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ANDERSEN, Marie M., 96, of Kearney died Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Mother Hull Home
Graveside service: Saturday at Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Graveside services: Saturday, April 16, 2016, Kearney Cemetery
Born on April 19, 1919 in Kearney
Parents: Frank and Emma K. (Buhmann) Walenta
Attended school in Kearney at Longfellow High School
Married Dennis “Dick” P. Andersen on March 24, 1940 in Smith Center, Kansas
Started a career with Avon that continued for over 50 years until her death; family was always an important part of Marie’s life
Survivors include her Sons, Lynn Andersen of Kearney and Dennis Andersen of Centennial, CO; Grandson and his Wife, Kirk and Tammy Andersen; Great Grandchildren, Tyler and Bailey Andersen
Marie was preceded in death by her husband; parents; daughter in Law, Myrna L. Andersen; brothers, Herman, Wesley and Johnny; Sister, Margaretha Lowenstein
Memorials: Mother Hull Home
Kearney Hub, 14 April, 2016
ANTILLON, Lisa, 50, of Kearney died Monday, May 9, 2016, in rural Dawson County as a result of an automobile accident
Memorial service: Saturday at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Rosary: Monday at Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Grant, followed by a service
Burial: Grant Fairview Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born March 14, 1966, in Lincoln
Parents: Donald and Dolores (Binlove) Svoboda
Grew up in Grant, graduated from Grant High School; attended Kearney State College and the University of Nebraska at Omaha
Moved to Kearney in 2000
Married: James Antillon on May 7, 2008, in Kearney
Was working as a route driver for the Omaha World-Herald at the time of her death
Activities: loved spending time with her family; enjoyed listening to music, going to concerts, traveling, gardening, reading, swimming and sports cars; was a classically trained pianist, loved to play the piano
Survivors include: her husband, James Antillon of Kearney; son, Zachary Mooberry of Lexington; daughter, Caitlin Svoboda of Kearney; stepson, Garrick Antillon of San Diego; stepdaughter, Sheena Morris and husband Jeremy of Kearney; grandchildren, Owen and Sienna Morris of Kearney; mother, Dolores Svoboda of Grant; brothers, Mike Svoboda and wife Angela of Ogallala and Tom Svoboda and wife Cathy of Edwards, Colo.; sister, Chris Svoboda and husband Gene Silverblatt of Salado, Texas; mother-in-law, Josie Borjon and Abel Borjon of Kearney; brothers-in-law, Jesse Antillon and wife Kathy, and Jeff Antillon, all of Kearney; sisters-in-law, Jacque Galavez and husband Troy of Shelton, Alex Jensen and husband Jeff of Greeley, Colo., and Olivia Borjon of Kearney; and numerous nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her father, infant brother and a brother-in-law, Travis Antillon
Memorials: Salvation Army in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 12 May, 2016
BEER, Connie Lynn, 38, of Ravenna died Friday, April 15, 2016, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island
Service: Saturday at Pleasant Point Community Church near Ellsworth
Burial: the church cemetery
Mortuary: Rasmussen Funeral Home in Ravenna
— Born Oct. 16, 1977, in Rushville
Parents: Donald and Kathryn (Cerny) Glassgow
Grew up and attended school at Elwood, completed her education in Rushville; graduated from Rushville High School in 1996
Married: Wesley Beer on July 6, 2002, in Elm Creek
After marriage, lived in Elm Creek, moved to Ravenna in 2004
Worked at Wolf Creek School as a secretary and later worked at Farm Bureau Insurance; did home interiors for a short time and then worked as a consultant for Mary Kay and Close to My Heart Scrapbooking; also worked at the Hometown Variety Store
Activities: was active in New Life Church in Kearney and the Evangelical Free Church in Pleasanton; participated in a Bible study group in Ravenna
Survivors include her husband, Wesley Beer of Ravenna; three sons, Cameron Rogers, Austin Beer and Cody Beer; and one daughter, Shyanne Beer, all of Ravenna; her sister and brother-in-law, Jodi and Judd Derringer of Gordon; brother and sister-in-law, Jesse and Angie Glassgow of Ogallala; and her parents, Don and Kathy Glassgow of Ogallala
Kearney Hub, 18 April 2016
BLUMER, Loretta (Housel), 98, of Kearney died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Village
Memorial service: April 23 at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Burial: Riverside (Calif.) National Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Sept. 30, 1917, at the farm home of her parents in Madison County near Lindsay
Parents: Thomas and Emily (Severin) Panek
Grew up on the family farm; attended school through the eighth grade, but went on to earn her GED as an adult; also took classes at the Lincoln Business School
Married: June 20, 1938, to Eugene O. Housel
After marriage, lived in Lincoln; worked for Hill Hatchery; became involved in the Postal Clerks Auxiliary; served in local offices and later became state president of the auxiliary; was an active volunteer in local political campaigns for several Nebraska governors and senators; husband retired, and they moved to Hemet, California; she was a bookkeeper at Evans Tire for many years; husband died in 1984
Married: Otto Blumer on June 11, 1984; he died in 1995
Returned to Lincoln to be closer to family; moved to Sterling House Assisted Living in Lincoln; in late 2000, moved to Chrisoma West Assisted Living to be nearer her daughter, and later was moved to Prairie View Gardens in Kearney, and then to Good Samaritan Society St. Luke’s in Kearney
Survivors include: daughter, Ruby C. Wilke and husband Kermit D. of Wilcox; grandchildren, Curtis R. Wilke and wife Mercedes “Bambi” of Kingwood, Texas, Cynthia “Cyndy” E. Wieland and husband Myrl of Alda and Robert E. Wilke and wife Ann C. of Lincoln; great-grandchildren, James R. Scott, Tyler Marie Scott, Haley A. Wilke and Christian T. Wilke; and stepgrandchildren, Nicole and Justin Cotton
Was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; three sisters; five brothers; a granddaughter, Deborah M. Wilke; and a stepson, Eugene “Gene” H. Housel
Memorials: Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Holdrege, Good Samaritan Society St. Luke’s in Kearney or the Hemet, Calif., Prince of Peace Church braille project
Kearney Hub, 19 April 2016
BOELL, Benjamin Clarence "Ben", 90, of Kearney, formerly of Holdrege, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center
Celebration of life: Monday at Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege
Burial: Prairie Home Cemetery near Holdrege with military honors
Born Oct. 19, 1925, in rural Jefferson County near Fairbury
Parents: Benjamin W. and Adaline Catherine (Messing) Boell
Was the elder of two children; graduated from Fairbury Public Schools, 1942; graduated from the National Radio Institute in the greater Kansas City area, 1947
Military: U.S. Air Corps on Jan. 29, 1944- Nov 15, 1945; served as an aerial gunner during World War II and flew a B-17 bomber in England; received medals including: the Good Conduct Medal, the Air Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters, the WWII Victory Medal, the American Theater Campaign Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars; was honorably discharged as a sergeant
Married: Aug. 14, 1948, to Dixie L. Cameron in Fairbury
Lived in Holdrege, worked for 15 years at the Channel 13 TV station as an engineer; later worked at Becton Dickinson for over 20 years as an electronic technician, retired in 1987; lived in Holdrege until 2014, then moved to St. John’s Good Samaritan Society
Activities: member of the United Methodist Church in Holdrege; served 20 years on the Board of Directors for the Phelps County Historical Society at Nebraska Prairie Museum; had a passion for genealogy, published two books; was an avid ham radio operator, loved gardening and fishing and enjoyed traveling with Dixie; greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Edith Hall; grandson-in-law; niece; and grandniece
Survivors include: wife of 68 years, Dixie of Kearney; son, Doug Boell and his wife, Robin, of Kearney; two granddaughters, Stacey Wendell and her husband, Mike, of Bertrand and Michelle Garth and her husband, Tim, of Denton, Texas; five great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Landon and Addison Andersen and Peyton and Olivia Wendell; sister-in-law, Betty Loyd and her husband, Ivan, of Bella Vista, Ark.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Memorials: Nebraska Prairie Museum or to the donor’s choice
Kearney Hub, 29 April, 2016
BRYAN, Charles Bryan, 72, of Elm Creek died Monday, May 9, 2016, at Premier Estates in Kenesaw
Memorial service: Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Elm Creek
Born Feb. 12, 1944, in Kearney
Parents: Robert and Agnes (Cline) Bryan
Attended Elm Creek Public School
Military: entered U.S. Army in May 1965, served in Germany until May 1967; was honorably discharged May 23, 1971
Married: June 6, 1970, to Beth Buettner at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek
Was a 34-year employee of Eaton Corp., was proud of his perfect attendance during that time
Activities: enjoyed reading, fishing and watching Westerns; was known for keeping a clean car, was very particular with his lawn care; was an avid Husker football and volleyball fan
Survivors include his wife, Beth of Elm Creek; daughter, Jamie and husband Mitch Shotkoski of Kearney; grandchildren, Graysen and Braxton of Kearney; brother-in-law, Cleo Genereux of Campbell; sister-in-law, Margarita Bryan of Phoenix; and several nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim Bryan; and sister, Dona Genereux
Memorials: Kearney Area Animal Shelter and Mary Lanning Hospice
Kearney Hub, 12 May, 2016
CHAMBERLIN, LaDean M., 91, of Kearney died Sunday, May 8, 2016, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Service: Friday at New Life Church in Kearney
Burial: Mason City Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born on Aug. 14, 1924, in Litchfield
Parents: Joe and Rose (Ott) Cherry
Attended first and second grades in the Sartoria Country School; moved to a farm one mile north of Mason City, attended Mason City High School, graduated in 1943; attended Normal Training, taught two years in a rural school
Married: Calvin Chamberlin in the Methodist Church on April 4, 1948
After marriage, moved to Kearney; started a family; also worked for Hellman’s Ready to Wear for 22 years and later for Ruter’s Hallmark for 13 years
Activities: loved her family, was grateful for the time she got to spend with them; loved music, played trumpet and piano, especially enjoyed all the good old gospel hymns; was active in the Methodist Church, taught Sunday school; loved God’s nature, the beautiful fluffy clouds, flowers and birds
Survivors include her children, Larry Chamberlin of Kearney, Carolyn and Dennis Mizell of Elyria, Ohio, and David and Kenda Chamberlin of Hastings; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Frieda and Andy Bauer of Pleasanton
Was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Calvin; and sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Frankie Linden
Memorials: Homeward Trail Bible Camp in Mason City
Kearney Hub, 11 May, 2016
COLLING, Robert R., 83, of Kearney died Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Good Samaritan Society Prairie View Gardens
Service: Friday at Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery, military honors
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born on Aug. 6, 1932, in McCook
Parents: Merle and Cecelia (Dempewolf) Colling
Grew up in the Indianola and McCook area, graduated from McCook High School in 1950
Military: U.S. Army Standby Reserve (active status), discharged 1959
Graduated from McCook Community College in 1952 with an associate degree in the arts
Married: Margaret Jones in McCook on Aug. 28, 1952
Graduated from Hastings College with a bachelor of arts degree, 1955
Took a position in Shelby as principal, teacher and coach; later taught in Rapid City, S.D.; attended the State University of South Dakota and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Natural Science
Taught and coached football and basketball at Kearney Catholic, 1963-1965; then taught mathematics at Kearney State College, retired in 1990
activities: loved sports, fishing, hunting, teaching and his family, especially little children; loved spending time at the lake at his cabin, enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels
Spent his last months at Prairie View Gardens Memory Care
Survivors include his wife, Margaret of Kearney; children, Doug Colling and wife Terri of Kearney, Mary Nickel and husband Michael of Minden and Sue Keizer and husband Glen, Dave Colling and wife Annette, and Gary Colling, all of Kearney; brother, Jim Colling of Axtell; sister, Marianne Colling of McCook; grandchildren, Christopher Colling, Lisa Adkins, Kerman Nickel, Jeremy Nickel, Aaron Nickel, Brandon Nickel, Kara Fierstein, Shane Klinginsmith, Jaime Shaw, Lee Colling, Jordan Quintana, Ryan Colling, Tyson Colling, Whitney Colling, Trey Colling and Tessa Colling; 25 great-grandchildren; and many other extended family members and friends
Was preceded in death by his parents
Memorials: Kearney Catholic
Kearney Hub, 20 April 2016
DEPREZ, Rose Mary, 76, of Kearney died Sunday, April 24, 2016, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Service: Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Burial: St. Joseph’s Cemetery in York
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born March 11, 1940, in Crete
Parents: Anthony and Marian (Crha) Smejkal
Attended elementary school in Crete, graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in York in 1958; was a graduate of Lincoln School of Commerce
Married Harold “Bud” E. Deprez Jr. on Aug. 26, 1961, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in York
Lived in York, worked for the gas company until starting a family; later worked for the York County Extension Office for three years; moved to Kearney, 1982, worked for the Buffalo County Extension Office, retired in March 2016
Activities: was active in various 4-H clubs with her children; was involved for many years with the Buffalo County Fair; especially loved the time spent with her children and attending grandchildren’s sporting events; member of St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Survivors include: her husband of Kearney; sons and spouses, Dan and Becky of York and their children, Bethany, Caitriona and Brittlyn, Jim and Kim of Lincoln and their children, Lindsey and Megan, Greg and Kim of Elkhorn and their children, Allison, Brady and Carson, and Brian and Nicole of Omaha and their children, Bryson and Bennett; brothers, Ken and wife Donna Smejkal of Hiawatha, Iowa, and Rich Smejkal of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; brothers-in-law and spouses, Ron and Linda Deprez of Cozad and Doug and Cheryl Deprez of Benedict; nephew, Clayton and wife Beth Deprez of Bradshaw; and niece, Michelle and husband Tony Kreifels of York.
Was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Morgan Deprez
Kearney Hub, 25 April, 2016
DEUEL, Patrick Darren, 54, of Kearney, died Friday, April 29, 2016, at his home
Celebration of life: Wednesday at First Church of God
Burial: Fort McPherson National Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born on March 28, 1962, in Grand Island
Parents: James W. and Betty Jean (Otte) Deuel
Attended Trinity Lutheran School and Walnut Junior High; graduated in 1980 from Grand Island Senior High
Interests included music, reading and genealogy; during his high school years, won numerous awards for music, honors from the Musicians Union of Nebraska and several scholarships; attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Central Community College, University of Wyoming-Laramie and Hastings College; also took correspondence classes from Brigham Young University for genealogy; received the Eagle Scout Award with 3 Palms in 1976.
Spent many years in the food service field before he became disabled
Married: Edith Kay Runyan on Sept. 23, 1995, at Hargis Mansion in Grand Island
After marriage, lived in Kearney, Alda, Valentine and Alliance, returned to Kearney
Activities: enjoyed visiting family, especially grandchildren, and attending the Harvest of Harmony Parade in Grand Island
Was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Lydia Deuel and Lawrence and Elva Otte; his mother, Betty Deuel; and his mother-in-law, Charlotte Runyan
Survivors include: his wife, Edith Deuel of Kearney; father, James Deuel of Grand Island; stepchildren, Charlotte Hrnchir of Trenton and LeRoy Clinger Jr. of Claremont, N.C.; five grandchildren; and many extended family and friends
Kearney Hub, 3 May, 2016
DOBBERSTEIN, Lorene L., 92, of Omaha, formerly of North Platte, died Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at her home
Service: Tuesday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte
Burial: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell
Born Jan. 18, 1924
Parents: Walter and DeEtta Bradley of Kearney
Graduated from high school at age 16, worked two years, then attended nursing school at Bryan Memorial in Lincoln; worked as a nurse in Kearney
Married Cole Dobberstein of Kearney on Feb. 1, 1947, in Richmond, Calif.
Moved to North Platte in 1975
Activities: was active in Union Pacific Old Timers; member of Moose Lodge and Eagles Club
Survivors include her son, Brad and wife Peggy Dobberstein of Edmond, Okla.; her daughter, Kathie Jordan and husband Jack of Omaha; grandchildren, Michelle Meyerhoff, Colby Dobberstein, Amy Salsberry, Heath Wadsworth, Todd Dobberstein and Cara Saunders; 13 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Eileen Paine of Kearney, Jackie Mayberry of St. Paul and Janet Hartwig of Arlington, Texas
Was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; an infant daughter, Susan; and granddaughter, Tara
Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association
Kearney Hub, 23 April 2016
DUERING, Robert John, 57, of Kearney died Thursday, April 28, 2016, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Service: Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Kearney
Burial: St. Peter’s Cemetery in Hildreth
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: March 19, 1959, in Kearney
Parents: Dale E. and Magdalene E. (Fritson) Duering
Grew up in Kearney, received his education at Bryant Elementary and Kearney High School; worked various jobs, then enrolled at Central Community College-Grand Island, earned a degree in AutoCAD
Taught AutoCAD at CCC in Grand Island and Columbus; left teaching due to poor health and moved to Kearney in 2008; began his Facebook ministry where he helped countless numbers of people find and accept Jesus Christ into their lives
Activities: was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church; member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family; loved mowing his yard and working on things with his hands, especially Cadet mowers; enjoyed refurbishing toy tractors with his dad and remodeling homes with his parents; was dedicated to his mother; loved his family, especially his son, nieces and nephews
Survivors include: his mother, Magdalene of Kearney; his son, Dee Edward Duering and wife Krisi of Fairfax, Mo.; grandchildren, KayDee and Tyler Duering, both of Fairfax; two sisters, Katherine Noller and husband Tom of Kearney and Sheryl Aspergren and husband Roger of Mountain Grove, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Kayleen Potter and husband Bob of Wilcox; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and friends
Was preceded in death by his father, Dale, and a brother, Jim
Memorials: Salvation Army
Kearney Hub, 2 May, 2016
ERPELDING, Ron L., 75, of Kearney died Sunday, April 24, 2016, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Service: Thursday at St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born June 28, 1940, in Kearney
Parents: Louis and Dorothy (Lawhead) Erpelding
Grew up near Gibbon, graduated from Gibbon High School in 1957
Married: Maxine Karsten on March 31, 1967, in Kearney
After marriage lived southwest of Gibbon, farmed and raised livestock
Activities: lifelong member of St. James Catholic Church, Kearney Elks Lodge and Kearney Eagles Club; enjoyed spending time with family, watching his grandchildren’s activities and hunting
Survivors include: his wife, Maxine of Kearney; daughters, Ronna Meyer and husband Dennis of Lincoln and Renee Taubenheim and husband Mike of Amherst; son, Russ Erpelding of Kearney; grandchildren, Derek Meyer and fiancée Katelyn Tucker, Danielle and Delaney Meyer, Justin Taubenheim and wife Janelle, Tanner Taubenheim and fiancée Kelli Bauer, and Sydney, Seth and Kale Taubenheim; great-grandson, Turner Taubenheim; sisters, Barb Firme and Marilyn Puttergill and husband Larry, all of Gibbon; brother-in-law, Rod Karsten and wife Stephanie of Grand Island; sister-in-law, Beth Janecek and husband Larry of Mitchell; and nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents
Kearney Hub, 27 April, 2016
GALINAT, Donald R., 87, of Westlake, Ohio, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Saturday, April 30, 2016, in Westlake
Burial: Sunset Memorial Park in North Olmsted, Ohio
Mortuary: Dostal Bokas in North Olmsted
Born March 11, 1929, in Albany, N.Y.
Parents: Edward and Ida (Arnold) Galinat
Was the beloved husband of Patricia (Logel); loving father of Wayne (wife Kathleen), Dr. Brian (wife Lois) and the late Warren Galinat, Michael (wife Lezlie), Timothy (wife Patti) and the late Daniel (wife Cheryl) Meihls, Alison (husband Gregory) DeAnna and Karen (husband Gus) Kriaris; and cherished grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of 10
Was a graduate of MIT as a chemical engineer and later was president of Baldwin Filters
Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association
Kearney Hub, 7 May, 2016
GILLMING, Gracia Sue, 63, of Litchfield died Friday, April 15, 2016, at her home
Service: Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church in Hazard
Burial: Sweetwater Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Nov. 14, 1952, in Kearney
Parents: Verle and Mardell (Larsen) Fox
Graduated salutatorian from Ravenna High School in 1970; attended Dana College in Blair, graduated in 1974 with her bachelor’s degree in education
Married Michael D. Gillming on Dec. 29, 1974, in Hazard
After marriage, lived in Litchfield
Was a homemaker and cared for other children while her daughters were young; then worked at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and most recently for the past 19 years at Educational Service Unit 10 in Kearney; enjoyed working with area teachers on improving the use of technology in the classroom
Battled a rare form of ovarian cancer for the past nine months; found her peace in the Lord and said many times she felt she was being carried in the palm of His hand; knew God was using her sickness to draw others closer to Him
Activities: member of the Ravenna Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary; lifelong member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hazard, taught Sunday school and facilitated many Bible studies; was active in Girl Scouts and led high school youth groups; loved spending time with her husband, daughters, grandchildren, extended family and friends
Survivors include her husband, Michael Gillming of Litchfield; daughters and spouses, Tenise and Richard Bogus of Ord and Christal and Eric Kaczor of Lincoln; grandchildren, Carissa, McKenna, Morgan and Isaac Bogus, and Adalynn and William Kaczor; sister, Cindy and husband DuWayne Johnson of Lincoln; stepfather, Byron “Broek” Broekemeier of Ravenna; stepsisters, Deb Rouse of Greeley, Colo., and Cindy and husband Al Monaco, and Kerri Stoetzel, all of Omaha; stepbrother, Karl and wife Kim Broekemeier of Odessa, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her parents
Memorials: Faith Lutheran Church in Hazard
Kearney Hub, 16 April 2016
HYNES, Tammy M., 41, of Kearney died Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Service: Tuesday at Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born July 12, 1974, in Minden
Parents: Terry and Donna (Goelz) Eckhardt
Grew up in Alliance, graduated from Alliance High School in 1992; moved to Hastings, attended Creighton School of Nursing at Mary Lanning Hospital; graduated and moved to Scottsbluff to be a nurse
Married: Feb. 20, 1999 to Greg Hynes in Hastings
After marriage, lived in McCook and Seward; moved to Kearney in 2009, are co-owners of ABC Drug in downtown Kearney
Was a devoted mother, loved spending time with her children and family and attending their activities; enjoyed decorating, crafting, antiques and sewing; active member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Survivors include: husband, Greg, and children, Cole, Madison and Mason, all of Kearney; parents, Terry and Donna Eckhardt of Alliance; brother, Jason Eckhardt and wife Joan of Alliance; in-laws, Jack and Eilene Hynes of Holstein; brother-in-law, Kevin Hynes and wife Kim of Gibbon; sister-in-law, Amy Brandt and husband Dave of Kearney; nephews, Kaelin and Korbin Hynes and Mitchell and Myles Brandt; and niece, Anna Brandt
Was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Ellie
Memorials: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska
Kearney Hub, 7 May, 2016
JONES, Betty Faye, 88, of Kearney died Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Mother Hull Home
Service: Saturday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born Nov. 7, 1927, in Oak Grove, Ark.
Parents: Riley and Rhoda (Boyd) Atchley
Worked at Good Samaritan Hospital in nutrition services for more than 15 years
Activities: especially enjoyed spending time with her daughter and her three grandchildren and their families; loved writing poetry, encouraging the people in her life with laughter, wisdom and truth from Scripture; enjoyed playing the piano and guitar; of utmost importance was her faith and trust in Jesus Christ; loved memorizing and reciting Scripture
Survivors include: daughter, Linda B. Kienzle of Kearney; three grandchildren, Rebecca Demmel and husband Cory, Joshua Kienzle and wife Carrisa, and Sarah Wright and husband Casey; and three great-grandchildren, Madison Demmel and Caleb and Evangeline Kienzle
Was preceded in death by her husband, Clell T.J. Jones; daughter, Leta Beth; sister, Bonnie Mae Marshall; and brothers, Arvil, Floyd and Virgil Atchley
Kearney Hub, 15 April 2016
KILLION, Dwayne C., 86, of Kearney died Sunday, May 8, 2016, at his home
Service: Thursday at Living Faith Fellowship Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born April 25, 1930, in Grand Island
Parents: Elmer and Anna (Giesenhagen) Killion
Grew up in Grand Island, graduated from Grand Island High School in 1948
Married: Oct. 19, 1952, to Betty Gee in Palmer
After marriage, lived in Palmer,worked in the livestock and chicken feed business, then bought and operated Killion’s Self Service Variety and Café store; in Palmer, served on the school board, was active in the Chamber of Commerce and was chief of the fire department; moved to Kearney, 1967, sold insurance; in 1973 started selling cars, then became the sales manager; then owned and operated the car dealership which became Killion Motors, from 1979 until November 2014
Activities: lifelong member of First Christian Church in Kearney, joined Living Faith Fellowship Church when the two congregations merged in 2014; enjoyed visiting with anyone he met; was a very devoted family man and a very caring person
Survivors: include his wife, Betty of Kearney; sons, Laverne and wife LeAnne, Loren and wife Maggy, and Galen and wife Deb, all of Kearney, and Gilbert of Central City; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Dolores Brown of Grand Island; brother, Howard Killion and wife Karon of Shenandoah, Iowa; brother-in-law, Ernie Shelton of Central City; and sister-in-law, Karen Killion of St. Paul
Was preceded in death by his parents; twin great-grandsons, Jagger and Marek Killion; sisters, Janet Johnson and Gloria Shelton; and his brother, Elmer Killion Jr.
Memorials: Living Faith Fellowship Church or Nebraska Christian Schools, Central City, Nebr.
Kearney Hub, 10 May, 2016
LONG, John C., 67, of Alexandria, Virginia, formerly of Amherst, Neb., died Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Alexandria
Funeral service: Wednesday, May 11, 2016, Trinity Lutheran Church in Amherst
Burial: Stanley Cemetery at Amherst
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl in Kearney, Neb.
Born January 23, 1949 in Kearney
Parents: Franklin “Bill” and Ethel “Mae” (Czenkusch) Long
Grew up in Amherst; graduated from Amherst High School in 1967, and from Kearney State College in 1971
Moved to Kansas, took a job as a high school history and French teacher, a great job that lasted one year until the school discontinued its foreign language program; returned to the farm and worked for his father and his uncle; after his Aunt Allaine encouraged him to apply for a job with the FBI in Washington, D.C., moved to Alexandria, 1973, and took the FBI job; then moved to the Federal Reserve for six years; earned his Master of Business Administration in procurement and contracting from George Washington University in 1980, had worked for government contractors since
In Alexandria, joined St. John’s Lutheran Church
Married: August 6, 1988, Catherine “Cathy” Johnson in Lincoln, Nebraska
After marriage, moved to Virginia
Survivors include his wife, Cathy of Alexandria; daughter, Emily and son, Andrew, both of Alexandria; brothers, Robert and wife Debbie and Ronald and wife Joni, all of Amherst; brother-in-law, Larry Krebsbach and wife Karen of Lincoln; five nieces; and three nephews
Memorials: Trinity Lutheran Church, Amherst, Nebr.
Kearney Hub, 7 May, 2016
LUSH, Richard Willis, 76, of Kearney died Monday, May 9, 2016, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Service: Thursday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born July 11, 1939, in Bloomfield
Parents: Jay W. and Bertha (Schroeder) Lush
Grew up in Bloomfield, attended Bloomfield Public School
Military: U.S. Navy, served eight years of active duty in Seabees 4, 5 and 10, during the Cuban Crisis and in Vietnam
After discharge, worked for Rockwell International, Huss Platte Valley Cattle Auction and Coleman Powermate until his retirement
Activities: was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomfield; served as Scoutmaster for the United Methodist Boy Scout Troop 136 in Kearney for more than three decades, took numerous boys on High Adventure trips to the Wilderness Boundary Waters, canoe trips and hikes to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico as well as several other camps; served at Camp Augustine Dad and Lad weekends several years as a canoe pond leader; was Santa at Amherst Public School and Hilltop Mall plus numerous other Christmas gatherings; was a Nebraska tourist guide on Interstate 80, was a devoted Christian husband and father, enjoying his six children, nine grandchildren and one stepgreat-grandchild and mentoring many young Scouts, several of whom later became Eagle Scouts
Survivors include: his wife, Kay; two sons, Steven and wife Rebecca, and Craig and Mashell; two daughters, Kimaleeta and husband Markos Nila and Melynda Lush; nine grandchildren, Manuel, Jacob, Joshua and Elio of North Platte and Tatsiahna and Alexzander Schmit and Kaylie, Maddison and Gavin Lush of Kearney; and stepgreat-grandson, Ryan
Was preceded in death by two sons, Roger Wayne and Scott Alan and an infant; his parents, Jay and Bertha Lush; and a sister, Janet Eckmann
Memorials: Holy Cross Lutheran Church or Boy Scouts of America Troop 136 camper scholarships
Kearney Hub, 11 May, 2016
MAZANKOWSKI, Delphie Valentine, 87, of Weimar, California, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at his home
Graveside service: Monday at Colfax Cemetery, California
Mortuary: Lassila Funeral Chapel in Auburn
Born Feb. 14, 1929, in Loup City, Neb.
Parents: John and Maggie (Kowalski) Mazankowski
Lived on a farm and attended school in the Litchfield area
In early years, farmed in the Sweetwater, Neb., area, worked as a farm hand
Military: U.S. Army during the Korean War
Married: Feb. 5, 1951, to Phyllis Shafer in Pleasanton, Neb.
After discharge, returned to Kearney, worked for Payne and Larson Furniture Store; moved to Aberdeen, Wash.,1954, worked for Hoquiam Chair Factory then Harbor Disposal; moved to California, 1959, bought Sierra Bakery Service; took pride in his business; sold the business, 1968, then began driving trucks for wholesale grocery distributors; retired in 1991
Activities: had a passion for gardening and woodworking; member of American Legion, served as the commander of the 31st District, commander of Colfax Post 192 and belonged to the past Commanders Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars as well as 40 & 8
Survivors include: his wife of 65 years, Phyllis; his daughters, Sharon McCullough, Sandy Bozzo and husband Mike of Colfax and Shirley Strosnider of Folsom; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many close friends
Was preceded in death by his father, mother, six sisters, three brothers and a granddaughter
Kearney Hub, 15 April 2016
NICKLASSON, Sandra Sue "Sandy," 56, of Pleasanton died Monday, May 9, 2016, at her home
Service: Friday at First Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born in Holdrege on March 7, 1960
Parents: John and Alfreda (Cotton) Anderson
Grew up in Holdrege, attended Holdrege High School; enjoyed spending many summers at her grandparents Gladys and Alfred Cotton’s farm near Bartley
Married: to Robert “Nick” Nicklasson on Saturday, Sept. 1, 1984, at First Lutheran Church in Kearney
In Kearney, owned and operated a day care in her home
Activities: loved children; enjoyed spoiling their nieces and nephew, taking trips to watch basketball games, participating in softball tournaments and hitting rounds of golf at the Prairie Hills Golf Course; member of Pleasanton United Methodist Church, volunteered for the Kids for Christ and vacation Bible school programs; devoted countless hours preparing perfect crafts for the children’s programs and cared deeply about all children — especially the rowdy ones; enjoyed crocheting
Was preceded in death by her grandparents, Alfred and Gladys Cotton; beloved sister, Paula Abramson; and parents-in-law, Elwin and Lois Nicklasson
Survivors include her loving husband, Nick of Pleasanton; mother and stepfather, Alfreda and Gary Branson of Pottsboro, Texas; father, John Anderson of Seattle; sisters, Karen Drake of Las Vegas and Jill and Jocelyn of Washington; brother, Jay Anderson of Washington; brothers-in-law and spouses, Tom Abramson of Gothenburg, Tom and Jean Nicklasson of Webster City, Iowa, and Jim and Lorrie Nicklasson of St. Edward; sisters-in-law, Connie Nicklasson of Aurora and Donna and husband Ron Blase of Grand Island; nephew, Aaron Abramson of Kearney; nieces, Ashley Abramson of Lincoln, Alexandra Abramson of Houston, Amanda Drake of Las Vegas, Brittany and Alexa Blase of Grand Island, Jayme and Kiel Neumann of San Bruno, Calif., and Lea and Luke Ahrens of Ames, Iowa; grandnieces and grandnephews, Jada Neumann and Mavryk and Gage Ahrens; along with a large extended loving family and dear friends
Memorials: Pleasanton United Methodist Church Kids for Christ Program
Kearney Hub, 11 May, 2016
OZANNE, Raymond L. Jr., 81, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, formerly of Gibbon, Neb., died Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at The Village Health Care Center in Broken Arrow
Celebration of life: May 2 at Faith United Church in Gibbon
Burial: Cozad (Neb.) Cemetery
Born on Sept. 5, 1934, in Cozad
Parents: Raymond Sr. and Francis (Richardson) Ozanne
Was the oldest of six children; grew up in Cozad, was active in high school sports
Military: two years in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany
Returned home and completed his Bachelor and Master's degrees
Married Harriet Loffer in 1960; had two children
Taught school in Shelton for four years, and then 26 years at Gibbon High School; taught biology and social studies, was head track coach and eventually head wrestling coach; also served as assistant football coach
Activities: enjoyed sports and fishing; in retirement, walked daily in Gibbon; moved to Broken Arrow and spent the last three years of his life enjoying the company of his daughter and his great-grandson
Survivors include: his two children and their families, Lori of Broken Arrow and Kevin of Liberty, Mo.; and his brother, Doug of Cozad
Was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings, Keith, Wilma, Jim and Don
Memorials: the Athletic Department of Gibbon High School or Faith United Church in Gibbon
Kearney Hub, 23 April 2016
PETERSEN, Ray D., 90, of Kearney died Monday, April 18, 2016, at his home
Service: Friday at Govier Bros. Mortuary in Broken Bow
Burial with military honors: Broken Bow Cemetery
Born Dec. 1, 1925, on a farm near Mason City
Parents: Christy and Marie (Neilsen) Petersen
Grew up in the Mason City area, attended a country school near Mason City; helped out on the farm
Military: U.S. Army, September 1946 - March 1948; served in Korea
Started farming for himself in 1949
Married: Beverly JoAnn Trotter, on May 14, 1949, in Lexington
After marriage, lived and farmed in Custer County, worked at the Loup City and Sargent Livestock yards; later lived in Cody and Anselmo; moved to Ansley, ran the D & E Café and Station; purchased a farm north of Mason City; lived in Independence, Kan., then moved to Kearney to be closer to family; celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in May 2014
Activities: enjoyed raising quarter horses; member of Riverdale Christian Church; enjoyed his family
Survivors include: his wife; sons and spouses, Doug and Julia of Lincoln, David and Gail of Chanute, Kan., Roger and Deb of Kearney and Mark and Nancy of Apple Valley, Calif.; 10 grandchildren, Ray D. Petersen, Cody and wife Angel Petersen, Melissa and husband Grant Ericksen, Cale Petersen, Addie Petersen, Kelsey and husband Todd Tuetken and Kameron, Kyler, Kade and Krysta Petersen; and one great-grandson, Colton
Memorials: Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc.
Kearney Hub, 19 April 2016
RADCLIFFE, Tyson “Tyce” James, 31, of Wood River died Wednesday, April 27, 2016, in Kearney
Celebration of life: Tuesday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Burial: later
Born Dec. 26, 1984, in Kearney
Parents: James and Helen (Linden) Radcliffe
Worked at Dillard’s in Grand Island at the time of his death
Attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney, was working toward his degree in social work; advocated for many different organizations for UNK; was passionate about and very involved with the QSA organization at UNK
Activities: loved being uncle Ty-Ty
Survivors include his mother, Helen (Linden) Altwine of Kearney; father, James Radcliffe and partner Troy Kilhefner of Converse, Texas; sisters, Katie and Mike Langner of Seward and Tessa and Brent Bayne of Kearney; nephews, Jack Langner and Kaden, Coltin, Blake and Branson Bayne; grandparents, June Williams and Jim Radcliffe Sr.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends
Kearney Hub, 30 April, 2016
RAGAN, William Charles “Bill”, 78, of Kearney, formerly of Ansley, died Sunday, April 24, 2016, at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center
Service: Friday at Ansley Baptist Church
Burial: Saturday at Ansley Cemetery
Mortuary: Govier Bros. in Broken Bow
Memorials: Shriners Children Hospital
Born on Aug. 2, 1937, in Cherryvale, Kan.
Parents: Charles and Georgia (Baumgartner) Ragan
Graduated from high school in Girard, Kan., and briefly attended Pittsburg State University
Served as a pastor in Mason City and later in the Ansley Baptist Church; worked as an adviser for the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity at Kearney State College
Married: April 15, 1979, to Maria Jimenez Bojado; later divorced
Activities: served as president of the Educational Service Unit 10 board; member of the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners; enjoyed fishing and hunting
Survivors include: daughters, Mari and husband Steve Beck of Kearney and Maria Ragan of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two grandchildren, Jaxson and Jacob Beck of Kearney; brothers and spouses, David and Dawn Fry of St. Francis, Kan., Michael and Erin Ragan of Leavenworth, Kan., and John and Jennefer Ragan of Wichita, Kan.; and sisters, Becky and husband Mike Lawrence of Chanute, Kan., and Darla Arrowsmith of Denver; many nephews, nieces and close friends
Wreceded in death by his parents, Charles and Georgia Ragan; stepmother, Darlene Ragan; and an infant sister, Leslie Ragan
Memorials: Shriners Children Hospital
Kearney Hub, 26 April, 2016
RASMUSSEN, Marian, 88, of Pleasanton died Monday, April 25, 2016, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney
Memorial service: Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church in Pleasanton
Burial: Basin Cemetery south of Mason City
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born May 28, 1927, in Custer County
Parents: Edward and Gladys (Olsen) Jensen
Graduated from Mason City High School and Kearney State Teachers College
Married Don Rasmussen on Nov. 12, 1949, in Kearney
After marriage, lived in Loup City, moved to Rockville in 1956 and Pleasanton in 1959
Taught rural schools in Custer, Sherman and Buffalo counties
Activities: member of Grace Lutheran Church in Pleasanton; enjoyed fishing, art, horse racing and family
Survivors include two daughters and spouses, Carole and Larry Riessland of Pleasanton and Kay and Myron Miigerl of Ravenna; one son, Paul and wife Sue Rasmussen of Dannebrog; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sister, Carolyn Ostrand of Mason City
Was preceded in death by her husband, Don; and four brothers
Memorials: Grace Lutheran Church or the Pleasanton Fire Department
Kearney Hub, 26 April, 2016
SHANAHAN, Janet Lea, 62, of Grand Island died Sunday, April 24, 2016, at her home
Celebration of life: Thursday at All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand Island
She chose cremation
Born June 12, 1953, in Clovis, N.M.
Parents: John and Margaret (Zulkoski) Augustyn
Grew up in Elba and Farwell, graduated from St. Paul High School, class of 1971; graduated from Kearney State College with a bachelor of science degree
Married: John R. Shanahan on Dec. 27, 1975, at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
After marriage, lived in Kearney, worked as a dispatcher for the Kearney Police Department; moved to Grand Island in 1989; was a social worker for the Department of Health and Human Services until retirement
Activities: member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church; served on the Board of Directors of Child Saving Institute; was co-founder of KAAA — Kearney Area Adoption Agency; and was a past president of Gates Elementary PTA; loved children and enjoyed the family gatherings and the children who were there; loved decorating her home, crafting, journaling, cooking and flowers
Survivors include: her husband, John; her children, Matthew Shanahan of Lincoln and Maggie Shanahan of Grand Island; mother, Margaret Stefanowicz of Farwell; brother, Frank and wife Natalie Stefanowicz of Grand Island; brothers-in-law and spouses, Bill and Carol Shanahan of North Carolina and Robert and Paula Shanahan of Georgia; and nieces and nephew, Rylie, Megan and Nathan
Was preceded in death by her father, John Augustyn; stepfather, Gilbert Stefanowicz; brother, Jerry Augustyn; sister, Mary Augustyn; paternal grandparents, Charles and Johanna Augustyn; maternal grandparents, Frank and Matilda Zulkoski; stepgrandparents, Anton and Emma Stefanowicz; and parents-in-law, Pat and Elaine Shanahan
Kearney Hub, 27 April, 2016
WALL, Raymond John, 84, of Kearney died Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Welcov Assisted Living
Memorial service: Tuesday at Faith United Church in Gibbon
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born Feb. 27, 1932, in Edison
Parents: William and Marie (Meyer) Wall
Was raised in Davenport, was a 1949 graduate of Davenport High School in Thayer County
Married: Carol Ann Wenz on April 18, 1954; she passed on Jan. 20, 2012
Military: U.S. Air Force in Florida, 1952-1956
Spent four years with the Jack & Jill grocery store in Holdrege, then 29 years with the U.S. Postal Service, retired in 1987 as the Gibbon postmaster; moved to Kearney in 1998
Activities: enjoyed leading Boy Scouts, lawn and garden care, camping, hunting, fishing, traveling, playing cards, dancing, performing with a seniors band, cooking at church and Bible study; will be remembered for his volunteerism in the community and church and for acting as power of attorney for people in need
Survivors include his sons, Ralph of Lincoln and Wayne and his wife, Sally, of Kearney; sister, Carol Dannels of Kearney; brother-in-law, Harold Sole of Geneva; mother-in-law, Seatta Swanson of Kearney; and other family and friends
Kearney Hub, 2 May, 2016
WALLACE, Selby Leroy "Cork", 84, of Kearney died Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center
Service: Monday at First Lutheran Church
Burial with military honors: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born on Oct. 20, 1931, in Skagway, Alaska
Parents: William J. Wallace Jr. and Florence (Philps) Wallace
At age 4, moved to Haines, Alaska, with his mother and three brothers; grew up in Haines
Moved to Nebraska, 1949, began working for Central Electric and a highway construction crew in Grand Island
Military: joined the National Guard, 19151, was drafted for active duty during the Korean War; went into the U.S. Army with an infantry division and finished as a truck master with the 188th Ordnance Battalion; was honorably discharged from the Army on Nov. 1, 1955; continued with the National Guard, retired as the command sergeant major of the 195th Armor Battalion, in October 1991; faithfully served his country for 40 years
Married: June 12, 1953, to Della Blue at Zion Lutheran Church in Kearney
After marriage, lived in Kearney, worked as a stonecutter for Worley Monuments, 1956-1991; then worked for Cabela’s, retired in 2012
Activities: member of First Lutheran Church, Eagles and American Legion Post 52; was an avid Bob Ross fan; in retirement built a workshop, spent many hours painting and woodworking; also enjoyed working in his rose garden and boating with family and friends at Johnson Lake and Cottonmill; deeply loved serving his country, always looked forward to spending time with his National Guard comrades, whether it be on maneuvers, at a military ball or on his patio; was also very proud of his hometown, Haines, and cherished each trip he made back home to see family and friends
Survivors include: his wife, Della of Kearney; a daughter, Candy Michel and husband Ron of Kearney; a son, Randy Wallace of Kearney; and several relatives and friends
Was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Mary Sue, Linda, Pat and Shirley; and five brothers, Bill, Frank, Doug, Earl and Roger
Memorials: First Lutheran Church or AseraCare Hospice
Kearney Hub, 13 May, 2016
WATERHOUSE, Tye Y., 51, of Kearney, formerly of Minden, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Celebration of life: Saturday at Minden Evangelical Free Church
Burial: Minden Cemetery
Mortuary: Layton-Craig in Minden
Born on May 23, 1964, in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Parents: Clayton Eloe and Linda (Kammerlohr) Eloe
When Tye was 5 weeks old, Clayton died; Linda later married Jerry Waterhouse, who adopted Tye and his sister, Kelley
Grew up in Colorado and Davis, Calif., graduated from high school in Davis; earned a Bachelor of Science in oceanography from Humboldt State and a Master of Science from San Jose State
Married Cherie; lived three years in Bermuda, worked at the Bermuda Biological Station for Research; sailed and did research in every ocean except the Southern Ocean, also worked at Scripps Institute of Oceanography and Amylin Pharmaceuticals, both in La Jolla, Calif.; moved to Nebraska, 2006, to be near family; worked at Becton Dickinson in Holdrege as a quality engineer; attended Minden EFC
Survivors include: wife, Cherie; daughters, Ally and Patrice, graduates of Minden High School currently of Kearney; mother, Linda of Johnson Lake; sister and brother-in-law, Kelley and Curt Dachtler; brother and sister-in-law, Todd and Jennifer Waterhouse; nephews, Chad and wife Emily Dachtler, Chase Dachtler and Gage and Cole Waterhouse, all of Kearney; and aunts and uncles, Shirley Eloe Ourada, Tom and wife Sharon Kammerlohr and Kent Kammerlohr
Was preceded in death by his brother, Tony Waterhouse; grandparents, Marjorie and Maurice Kammerlohr and Thelma and Frank Eloe; and his fathers, Clayton Eloe and Jerry Waterhouse
Memorials: Minden EFC Awana program
Kearney Hub, 27 April, 2016