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AMSBERRY, Richard “Dick”, 90, of Kearney, formerly of Ansley, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center
Service: Saturday at Ansley United Methodist Church
Mortuary: Grovier Bros. in Broken Bow
Born: Sept. 19, 1927, in Mason City
Parents: LaVern and Zelma (Babcock) Amsberry
Attended grade school in Algernon, graduated from Ansley High School in 1944
Military: U.S. Army during World War II; was stationed in the Philippines
Returned to Ansley, went to work as an electrician and for the village of Ansley, later became the superintendent of utilities and held this position for 50-plus years
Married: Lucille Price in 1947; had two children together, Steven and Debra
Married: Charlotte Pester-Reed, 1962; acquired four daughters, Barbara, Betty, Pam and Julie, and together they raised their six children
Activities: served on the school board, fire department, Methodist Church board, Veterans of Foreign Wars, building committee for the new Ansley High School, Methodist Church fellowship hall and Ansley community building; was always there for the entire community fixing everything; received numerous awards and accolades including: The Rudy Hultgren Award for Dedicated Service from Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska; The Larry Hobart Seven Hats Award from American Public Power Association; and The Bob Arraj Innovative Service Award; loved life to the fullest whether it was water skiing, golfing, square dancing or gun collecting
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte of 56 years; daughters, Barbara (Jim) Werkmeister, Betty (Jeff) Warren and Pam Pearson, and son-in law, Jeff Anderson, all of Kearney; grandchildren, Jamie (Megan) Bollwitt, Doug (Beth) Pearson, Steve (Steph) Case, Kelly Werkmeister, Jenny (Kolby) Lathrop, Ann (Ryan) Wymore, Kari Rodriguez, Angie Werkmeister, Chris (April) Einspahr, Drew (Ashley) Anderson, Lisa (Joel) Wheeler and Tyler (Christa) Anderson; 28 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Larry (Stella) Amsberry; sister, Bonnie McConnell; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends
Was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lucille; son, Steven; daughters, Debra Einspahr and Julie Anderson; granddaughter, Patty Mostek; and sister, Patricia McLaughlin
Kearney Hub, 17 May 2018
AVERY, Alma, 86, of Kearney died Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Mother Hull Home
Service: Monday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born: Oct. 6, 1931, south of Riverton
Parents: Fred and Edna (Goebel) Schriner
Attended Rock Creek School: moved with parents to a farm south of Naponee, attended Griffin School; helped on the farm during World War II, while her brothers served in the military; was waitress for the café in Naponee while the Harlan Dam was being constructed
Married: Dec. 22, 1949, to Marvin E. Avery
Moved from Naponee to Kearney in 1971; worked for Baldwin Filters, retired in 1991 due to failing health
Activities: loved sewing, cooking, baking, gardening and watching her grandchildren race; favorite flowers were peonies and yellow roses; adored swans; loved her family and would often have get-togethers at her home; lived for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Survivors include: her children, Gary Avery and wife Vicki of Norfolk, Steven Avery and wife Karen of Minden and Marlene Kuypers of Kearney; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Raymond Schriner and wife Idella, and Maurice Schriner and wife Beulah, all of Dodge City, Kan.; as well as many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin Avery; brothers, Edward, Merlyn, Marvin, Delbert, Carl and Cliff; and sisters, Wilma, Hilda and Doris Jean
Memorials: Mother Hull Home
Kearney Hub, 4 May 2018
AXTELL, Ruby Lucile, 94, of Kearney, formerly of Callaway, died Monday, April 23, 2018, at Mount Carmel Home and Rehabilitation Center
Service: Monday, April 30, at Callaway United Methodist Church
Burial: Cambridge Cemetery
Mortuary: Timm-Reynolds-Love in Callaway
Born: June 27, 1923, near Eustis
Parents: Charley and Henrietta (Fasse) Hueftle
Married: March 8, 1953, to Charles Axtell in Eustis; he preceded her in death
Survivors include her sons, Kurt Axtell of Kearney and Steve Axtell of Omaha; daughter, Karen Plomondon of Erie, Colo.; sister, Helen Jorges of Elwood; and five grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 26 April 2018
BACON, Larry, 72, of Kearney died Thursday, May 3, 2018, at his home. Private family service: later
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Kearney Hub, 5 May 2018
BERRYMAN, William R. “Bill”, 75, of Kearney died Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at his home
Memorial service: Saturday at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Born: Oct. 13, 1942, in St. Louis
Parents: Virgil and Geraldene (Carroll) Berryman
Moved with family to Cozad in 1945, graduated from Cozad High School in 1961; then graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Married: Nancy Rasely who preceded him in death
Married: Karen Michael
Lived and started their family in Omaha; moved to Kearney in 1980, opened the Dean Witter investment agency in Kearney, which later became part of Morgan Stanley from which he retired
Activities: was an avid fisher and hunter, was committed to conserving Nebraska’s natural resources; was active in the Democratic Party and served as a member on the Nebraska Game and Parks Board; member of the Rotary and Cosmos clubs
Surviving relatives include his wife, Karen of Kearney; son, Michael Berryman and wife Gwendolynn and their children, Applelynn and Broderick, of Blair; daughter, Lisa Barnidge and husband Michael and their children, Grady and Myles, of St. Paul, Minn.; sisters, Janet Thompson of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Betty Rowe and husband Terry of Elwood; brothers, James Berryman and wife Phyllis of Memphis, Tenn., and Richard Berryman of Seal Beach, Calif.
Was preceded in death by his first wife and a daughter, Amy Berryman
Memorials: Fort Kearny Preservation, Restoration and Development Fund
Kearney Hub, 27 April 2018
BOE, Sharon Ann, 77, of Gibbon, formerly of Elyria, died Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney
Celebration of life: Monday at First United Methodist Church in Ord
Inurnment: Wilson Cemetery at Vale, S.D.
Mortuary: Ord Memorial Chapel
Born: May 28, 1940, at Chambers
Parents: Hale and Thelma (Cooper) Osborn
Was raised in Winner, S.D., graduated from high school in 1958; graduated from Arthur Valley School of Cosmetology in 1959
Married: Oct. 20, 1967, to George Boe at Belle Fourche, S.D.; were married 50 years, had four children together
Lived in several western states including South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada, Idaho and Arizona; was a licensed beautician and operated her own beauty shops in South Dakota; together also owned a campground, pizza parlor and restaurant; their last business, Elyria Gardens, was her favorite
Activities: enjoyed music and was a wonderful pianist and artist; member of the Ever Busy Club; loved her family most of all and was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, George Boe of Gibbon; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Jeffery Boe of Neosho, Mo., Bradley and Stefanie Boe of Marana, Ariz., and Allen and AnnDrea Boe of Gibbon; a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Roy Farrens of Elyria; a sister, Debbie Ryan of Ord; a special nephew, Trevor Ryan of Tucson, Ariz.; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her parents
Memorials: Wounded Warriors, St. Jude’s or The Shriners
Kearney Hub, 27 April 2018
BROWN, Ryan Lyndelle, 37, of Omaha died of cancer Friday, May 18, 2018, at his home
Service: Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Sidney
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney
Mortuary: Holechek in Sidney
Born: Jan. 26, 1981, in Sidney
Parents: Randy and Cindy Brown
Enjoyed playing baseball, basketball, golf, fishing, spending time at his grandma Brown’s farm, going to Lake McConaughy, and being with friends and family throughout his childhood; graduated from Sidney High School in 1999; attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney in fall 1999
Married: Melissa, on June 18, 2011
Was very meticulous, handy and had an eye for detail, had a career of building and remodeling homes for hundreds of families; moved to Omaha, 2014, took a position as a project superintendent with The Home Co. where he had worked ever since
Activities: enjoyed sports throughout his lifetime, enjoyed time with friends watching Husker games, playing horseshoes, playing pitch, enjoying music and hanging out in the backyard; loved UNC basketball games, Dodgers baseball and Husker football; traveled to see family in the Panhandle; was faithful and reliable, ornery and stubborn at times with a great sense of humor, and a protector of those he loved
Was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, L.C. and Eula Brown; his maternal grandma, Laurie Barnica; and his uncle, Randy Barnica
Survivors include: his wife, Melissa and 2-year-old twins, Jayce and Brinley; his mother and stepfather, Cindy Schuessler and Fred Johnston of Bear, Del.; his father and stepmother, Randy and Carrie Brown of Sidney; brothers, Jeremy Brown of East Lansing, Mich., and Trevor Schuessler and wife Amelia of Sidney; and sister, Kelsey Schuessler of Springfield, Mo.; other family members and numerous friends
Memorials:a college fund for his children, Jayce and Brinley
Kearney Hub, 22 May 2018
CANDY, Thomas Jim, 62, of Holdrege died Thursday, May 17, 2018, at his home following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer
Memorial service: Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Holdrege
Private family inurnment: later
Mortuary: Nelson-Bauer in Holdrege
Born: Nov. 25, 1955, in Kearney
Parents: Thomas and Patricia (Campbell) Candy
Received his primary education until third grade at Kenwood School in Kearney and later completed his education at Amherst Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1974
Began working at the New Holland Manufacturing Plant in Lexington, eventually transferring to Sperry New Holland in Kearney, as a parts manager; remained in that position through several company acquisitions, loyally serving countless customers throughout Nebraska and northern Kansas; due to health, retired from the Titan Machinery store in Holdrege in 2017
Married: May 1976, to Patricia Abels; had three children together: Timothy Alan, Christina Dawn and Michelle Ann. Married: February 2006, to Lori (Post) Sell; lived in Holdrege
Activities: faithful member of First Presbyterian Church in Holdrege, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 3132 of Holdrege and was a volunteer fireman for Amherst; was a motorcycle enthusiast and loved going on long rides with his family and friends; enjoyed cheering for the Husker football team, attending NASCAR and NHRA races, and being amongst friends around his fire pit; most of all, loved his family and treasured the times spent with his children and grandchildren
Was preceded in death by two brothers in infancy; his stepfather, Clarence (Sonny) Wuehler; paternal grandparents, Dr. Burton and Sue “Candy” Bancroft; maternal grandparents, Robert and Bernice Campbell; stepgrandparents, Rudolph and Martha Wuehler; brother-in-law, Walter Pcolar; and nephew, Doug Davison
Survivors include: his wife, Lori Candy of Holdrege; son, Timothy Candy and his wife, Tami, of Grayslake, Ill.; two daughters, Christy Srack and Michelle Mullin and her husband, Derek, all of Kearney; stepson, Nick Sell and his wife, Nancy, of Omaha; eight grandchildren, Tyler Candy, Teagan Candy, Blake Schroeder, Jayden Jacobsen, O’Ryan Srack, Tayleigh Srack, Brody Mullin and Bentley Mullin; stepgranddaughter, Abigail Sell; his mother, Patricia Wuehler Candy of Kearney; his father, Thomas R. Candy of Kearney; three brothers, Gary Wuehler and his wife, Tammie, of Kearney, Mike Candy and his wife, Jennifer, of Brule and Matt Candy of Newburgh, N.Y.; three sisters, Patty Smith and her husband, Jerry, of Fairbury, Laura Candy-Pcolar of Highland, N.Y., and Lisa Candy of West Park, N.Y.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gene and Mary Lou Post of Holdrege; brother-in-law, Mike Post and his wife, Chris, of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; sisters-in-law, Linda Davison and her husband, Scott, of Grand Island and Cindy Soderholm of Holdrege; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Memorials: First Presbyterian Church in Holdrege, the Amherst Volunteer Fire Department or the Phelps Memorial Specialty Clinic in Holdrege
Kearney Hub, 19 May 2018
CHRISTIAN, Virginia May, 91, of Kearney died Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Service: later
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: July 18, 1926, in Stapleton
Parents: Harley and Dorothy Birth
Was a 1944 graduate of Baker Rural High School; served at the North Platte Canteen, was a graduate from a Red Cross course and was a ground observer during war time
Married: Sam Christian
After marriage, lived Kearney, was active in 4-H, Girl and Boy Scouts and served on the Round table; earned many awards for her efforts and was active in PTA
Taught country school at Cody Lake and Lone Valley School near Stapleton; also was a seamstress making drapes for Palace Trailer Co. for four years, worked at DeKalb and Campbell Soup plants for three years and General Telephone Co. for 10 years; also owned and operated her own advertising business for 26 year Married: Francis Grace on Oct. 25, 1980; had 14 wonderful years together
Activities: loved her family dearly and believed in God; enjoyed dancing, bowling, photography and traveling; was a historian and a poet
Survivors include: her daughter, Carol Galvin and her husband, Don, of Falling Waters, W.Va.; son, Larry Christian of Kearney; daughter-in-law, Sandy Christian of Columbia Falls, Mont.; grandchildren, Staci Galvin and husband John Larson, Vance Galvin, Kiley Valentas and husband Chris, Mike Christian and Kim Christian, and Jay Dusterhoff; great-grandchildren, Cierryh Larson, Ellie Valentas, Walter Valentas, Ross Christian, Randy Dunluck and Vicki Carter and husband Adam; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins
Was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; son, Jim Christian; brothers, Cecil and his wife Margaret, and Melvin; and a sister, Verna
Kearney Hub, 20 April 2018
CRAPSON, Billy D., 78, of Kearney died Wednesday, May 2, 2018, due to complications of pulmonary fibrosis, at St. Francis Skilled Care in Grand Island
Service: Tuesday at Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born: Jan. 12, 1940, in a two-room house in Wauneta that belonged to his grandpa, Greenberry Crapson
Parents: Roy Leo and Edith Wilma “Billie” (French) Crapson
Was the fifth of five boys; attended the first grade at Wauneta Grade School, then grades two through five at Palisade; moved back to Wauneta and graduated high school in 1957; while a sophomore in high school, worked part time at The Wauneta Breeze
Married: May 14, 1961, to Alta Schwasinger at the Congregational Church in Ogallala
With brother, “Jiggs,” purchased The Breeze in 1965; at that time, the two were the youngest newspaper owners in the state; sold his interest in The Breeze to Jiggs, 1969, and moved the family to Grand Island, was employed by Federated Insurance in sales; purchased Flower Evans Insurance Agency in Grand Island, 1984; merged with five other insurance agencies in 1988 and became The Insurance Group; moved to Johnson Lake near Elwood in 1990, worked for Fasse Valves, retired in 2007; moved to Kearney in 2000
Activities: enjoyed traveling all over the United States; enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s events, University of Nebraska at Kearney sporting events, making Saturday morning pancakes, and watching TV; loved people; active member of Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney
Survivors include: his wife Alta; his daughters, Regina (Doug) Somer of Grand Island and Rhonda (David) Theis of Ainsworth; grandchildren Kelsey (Adam) Maas, Jonathan Theis, Hannah Rathman, Amanda Theis and Trey Rathman; brother, Frank (Maria) Crapson; and sisters-in-law, Patricia Crapson and Bev Crapson
Was preceded in death by his father, Roy Crapson; mother, Billie Fanning; brothers, Roy, Tom, G.B. “Jiggs” and Jim; as well as his sister, Jane Molter; and infant sister, Susan
Memorials: Faith United Methodist Church of Kearney; Chateau Theatre in Wauneta; or Wauneta Community Building
Kearney Hub, 4 May 2018
DUERING, Robert G., 95, of Kearney, formerly of Minden and Hildreth, died Sunday, May 13, 2018, at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center in Kearney
Service: Wednesday at Minden United Methodist Church
Burial: Hildreth Cemetery with military honors
Mortuary: Craig in Minden
Born: May 4, 1923, in rural Franklin County
Parents: Edward and June (Glenn) Duering
Attended school in Hildreth; graduated from Hildreth High School in 1941
Military: U.S. Army, 1943-46, during World War II; earned an Infantry Medal and Purple Heart; was stationed in France, Belgium and Germany
Returned to Hildreth, he farmed and raised livestock
Activities: member of the United Methodist churches in Hildreth and Minden; past commander and life member of the VFW as well as the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans; participated in a recent Hero Flight; enjoyed going to auctions and had an ear for music, had extensive record collection; was loved by his family and friends and was a very generous man, giving to his family, community and country in many ways
Survivors include his nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as a host of other relatives and friends
Was preceded in death by his brothers, Francis, Earl and Dale Duering; sisters-in-law, Meg Duering and Melva Duering; and nephews, James Duering and Robert Duering
Memorials: Hildreth Senior Center
Kearney Hub, 15 May 2018
FOX, Roger Lee, 45, of Kearney died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at his home
Service: Tuesday at St. John’s Catholic Church in Stapleton
Burial: Garfield Cemetery
Mortuary: Adams and Swanson Funeral Home
Born: May 9, 1972 in North Platte
Parents: Benjamin and Mary Ann (Kramer) Fox
Grew up on the family farm west of Arnold, graduated from Arnold High School in 1991; studied electronics at Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte
Began working in Kearney in 1995 soon after graduating; worked as an electronics engineer in the Department of Aeronautics for the State of Nebraska, traveled all over the state setting beacons to guide pilots and astronauts safely over Nebraska; also worked on the Doppler Radar Weather Stations and was inducted as an Admiral into the State of Nebraska Navy by Governor Johann for being awarded Employee of the Year in 2002
Activities: loved teasing his many nephews and nieces unmercifully and enjoyed visiting with his large extended family; was a big Husker fan and loved Nebraska Football; enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing with his family and taught the Main nieces how to play Sudoku; enjoyed fishing at Merritt Reservoir every Labor Day weekend with his relatives
Survivors include: his parents Ben and Mary Ann Fox of Stapleton; brothers James Fox of Stapleton, Marvin (Nancy) Fox of Arnold, Byron Fox of Stapleton, and Kevin (Heather) Fox of North Platte; sisters Karen (James) Main of Stapleton and Kathy Fox of North Platte; nephews Jeffeory (Jennifer) Fox, Levi (Kristin) Fox, Jason (Laurie Ray) Fox all of Boston and Nantucket, MA, Randy (Jody) Fox of NJ, John Main and Kurtis Main of Stapleton, and Joseph of North Platte; nieces Kristin (Ron Hanson) Fox of WY, Jamie (Sam) Ascherl of McCook, Kellie (Lane Vasa) Main of Stapleton; great nephews Griffin Fox and Shane Fox of Nantucket, MA, and Wade Ascherl of McCook; great nieces Ella Mae Fox and Loreilei Fox of Nantucket, MA, and Scarlett Ascherl of McCook; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends
Was preceded in death by his grandparents Edward and Clara (Helmkamp) Fox, and Frank and Ethel (Gill) Kramer
Memorials: Stapleton or Arnold Fire and Rescue Squads
Kearney Hub, 14 April 2018 and www.adamsswanson.com/obits
FRALEY, Theresa Ann, 70, of Kearney died Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Memorial service: May 18 at First United Methodist Church
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: April 17, 1948, at Hays, Kan.
Parents: Walter A. and Bernice (Ruder) Klaus
Grew up in Hays and graduated from Marian High School; attended Fort Hays State
Married: Kent Fraley on April 27, 1968, in Hays, Kan.; recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
After marriage, lived in Chester; moved to Kearney, 1969, worked for the Financial Aid Office of Kearney State College, retired in 2003
Activities: in retirement, enjoyed traveling; most of all, loved spending time with her grandchildren, especially taking them camping; kighlights wer taking her children and grandchildren to Disney World and a family trip to Branson; was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother; was involved in numerous activities with her children, including Cub Scouts and teaching CCD at St. James Catholic Church; member of the Christian Women’s Club and A Good Sam Camping Club; had many lifelong friends
Survivors include: her husband, Kent Fraley of Kearney; her sons, Lee Fraley and wife Alicia of Omaha and Kevin Fraley and wife Kristi of Grand Island; her grandchildren, Nicholas Fraley and fiancée Lauren Wehrle of Omaha, Kyler Fraley of Grand Island and Danielle Fraley of Omaha; a sister, Kayleen Schmidt and husband Ray of Catharine, Kan.; a brother, Alex Klaus and wife Dorothy of Hays; and numerous nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her parents
Memorials: United Methodist Women, the First United Methodist Praise Band or the donor’s choice
Kearney Hub, 1 May 2018
FRERICHS, Denzel, 83, of Kearney died Monday, April 16, 2018, at Mount Carmel Home and Rehabilitation Center
Memorial service: Saturday at First Lutheran Church
Inurnment: later
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: June 25, 1934, in Macon
Parents: Onne and Tena (Saathoff) Frerichs
Married: June 26, 1955, to Carol Osterbuhr at the Congregational Church in Franklin
Survivors are his wife, Carol; daughter, Lezlie Garrett and husband Tim of Loveland, Colo., along with their three children, Tyson Garrett, Trevor Garrett and Kellie Davidson; and daughter, Lona Le Joiner and husband John along with their four children, Shanna Turner, Haley Hatley, Tiffany Grahm and Alex Joiner; seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Wanda Schurmann, LaDonna Koch and Beverly Walpa
Kearney Hub, 18 April 2018
HANSEN, Jeanette Ferne, 84, of Kearney died Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at CHI Health Good Samaritan. Service: Monday at First Baptist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Feb. 26, 1934, in Lowry, S.D.
Parents: Gottlieb and Lydia (Wolff) Schock
Was baptized and confirmed in Lowry Congregational Church where she grew up; graduated from Gettysburg (S.D.) High School, 1952; was voted homecoming queen; received her teaching certificate for rural teachers at Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D.
Taught school at North Lowell School for two years, a one-room schoolhouse in Potter County, S.D.
Married: Aug. 15, 1954, married Dean Hansen from Gettysburg; later divorced
Raised five children in Rapid City, Denver and Grand Island, worked as a secretary; later lived in Hastings and Kearney
Activities: was a vibrant woman; attended various churches in the communities where she lived and enjoyed Bible studies; enjoyed music, singing, dancing, selling Avon and sewing
Survivors include: daughters, Debra Hansen of Lakewood, Colo., Kim Hansen of Grand Island and DeeDee McNish and husband Kerry of Kearney; sons, Gary Hansen and Greg Hansen, both of Kearney; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Marcella Huber and husband Calvin of Lowry, S.D.; and brother, Quinton Schock and wife Lyla of Arvada, Colo.
Was preceded in death by her former husband; brother, Donald Schock; and infant grandson, Christopher
Kearney Hub, 12 May 2018
HEADLEY, Richard G., 83, of Kearney died Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Service: Tuesday, April 17, at Church of the Nazarene
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: April 15, 1934 in Oconto
Parents: Glen and Myrtle (Garringer) Headley
Was raised in Louisville, was a graduate of Louisville High School in 1951; attended Central College in McPherson, Kansas; earned his bachelors degree in business administration from Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana
Military: U.S. Air Force from 1954-1958
Married: Constance “Connie” M. Arnold, September 5, 1959 in Weeping Water
After marriage, lived in Omaha; moved to Beaver City, 1972, then moved to Kearney in 1975
Connie passed away in 1999 after nearly 40 years of marriage
Married: Violet J. Miller on June 12, 2000 in Kearney at the Church of the Nazarene
Was employed by a number of businesses as an accountant throughout his career; was also an ordained minister and pastored at churches in Weeping Water, Beaver City and Kearney; was the administrator at Mother Hull Nursing Home in Kearney, 1978-1986; during his tenure, started a weekly sing-along and bible study on Friday mornings for the residents; a tradition that continued for over 30 years, long after his retirement
Activities: had a passion for music and enjoyed ministering through worship and song at churches, hospitals and retirement homes; had a wonderful singing voice, also played the guitar, harmonica and keyboard
Due to failing health, became a resident at Mother Hull Home in December of 2016; continued to entertain and minister to the other residents through his music up until his death
Survivors include: his wife, Violet of Kearney; sons, Douglas Headley of Kearney, David Headley of Kearney and Richard B. Headley of McCook; brothers, Donald (Jean) Headley of Lakewood, Colo. and Dwight (Beverly) Headley of Ft. Calhoun, Nebr.; 4 step-children; 11 step-grandchildren; 8 step-great grandchildren; numerous other extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Constance “Connie” M. Headley
Memorials: Church of the Nazarene or Mother Hull Home
Kearney Hub, 14 April 2018 and www.hlmkfuneral.com/obituaries
HOFF, Steven N., 59, of Kearney died Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Service: Monday at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born: March 23, 1959, in Scottsbluff
Parents: Stanley and Shirley “Jeannie” (Shada) Hoff
Grew up in Gering, graduated from Gering High School in 1978
Worked construction and lived in various places including North Dakota, Gering and Casper, Wyo.; moved to Kearney in 2014
Activities: enjoyed Husker football, fishing, gardening and spending time with family
Survivors include a son, Nicholas Hoff of California; daughter, Brianne Hoff of South Carolina; mother, Shirley “Jeannie” Hoff of Kearney; brothers, Brian Hoff and wife Laurie of Denver and Neil Hoff and wife Lisa of Elko, Minn.; and sisters, Cheryl Hoff of Columbia, Mo., and Nancy Hoff of Arizona
Was preceded in death by his father in 2017; brother, Troy in 2015; and nephew, Drew in 2016
Kearney Hub, 5 May 2018
HUBER, Lydia Sue, Kearney infant, was born at rest Saturday, April 28, 2018, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Memorial service: Friday at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: later
Surviving relatives include: her parents, Justin and Jennifer (Hanson) Huber of Kearney; siblings, Alivia and Drake Huber, both of Kearney; maternal grandparents, R. Andrew and Vicki Hanson of Kearney; paternal grandfather, Jeff Huber of Rifle, Colo.; paternal grandparents, Donald (Neut) and Robin Larson of Herman; great-grandparents, Anna Howsden of Kearney, Kathy and Dawson Huber of Bellevue and Sherm Larson of Kennard; and several other extended family members and friends
Was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Donna Larson, Robert and Shirley Lantz, Roger and Yvonne Hanson, Leonard Howsden and Marcia Howsden; and paternal uncle, Zachary Larson
Kearney Hub, 1 May 2018
JAMESON, Bonetta, 90, of Kearney, formerly of Amherst, died Monday, May 14, 2018, at Mother Hull Home
Service: Thursday at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney
Burial: Stanley Cemetery near Amherst
Born: Aug. 28, 1927, in Lexington
Parents: John C. and Hazel A. (Scott) Furby
Attended Odessa High School, graduated in 1945; briefly attended Kearney State College
Married: Harvey G. Jameson on June 6, 1948, in Amherst
Activities: member of Amherst United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary in Miller, the HOP Club and also a volunteer at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney; was a dedicated and hard worker on the family farm; enjoyed quilting, embroidery, ceramics and gardening; also enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Survivors include: her children and their spouses, Clifford Jameson of Kearney, Carolyn and Mark McNish of Ravenna, Cheryl and Dennis Shonka of Leigh and Curtis Jameson of Amherst; sister, Doris and husband Alvin Blumanhourst of Cozad; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey; brother, Donald Furby; and daughter-in-law, Lois Jameson
Memorials: Miller American Legion Post 351 and Auxiliary
Kearney Hub, 16 May 2018
JONES, Jo Anne, 87, of Kearney died Thursday, May 17, 2018, at Mother Hull Home
Service: Tuesday at Faith United Methodist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: July 24, 1930, in Holdrege
Parents: Stoy N. and Josephine (Lichtenberger) Smith
Graduated from York High School in 1948; attended Kearney State Teachers College
Married: Paul C. Baker, later divorced
Married: Carl Douglas Jones in Lincoln on July 17, 1953
Worked at the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant near Grand Island, was receptionist to the commanding officer and worked in the payroll office; later worked at Platte Valley State Bank for 10 years and was a real estate broker with Gateway Realty and managing broker with Kearney Realty; was the first Realtor in Kearney to become a certified residential specialist; completed the Graduate Real Estate Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and was a member of the National Association of Realtors
Activities: was involved with swimming from a young age as a lifeguard, managed the Buffalo County Red Cross swim program for many years and was instrumental in starting the Kearney Swim Team; was regent of the local chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and held many other offices in the organization; member of B.P.O. Does and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees; was selected as Kearney’s Centennial Queen in 1973; enjoyed playing bridge and belonged to several clubs
Survivors include: her daughters, Cynthia Lea Pope and her husband, Rick, of Ravenna and Kelli Sue Petersen of Kearney; son, Scott Douglas Jones of Kearney; grandchildren, Jeff Pope and his wife, Jeanne, of Ravenna and Amanda Bowman and her husband, Mike, of Kearney; and great-grandchildren, Jaylea, Justine and Johnathon Pope and Kaylee Bowman
Was preceded in death by her husband; brother, Stoy Robert Smith; sister, Judith Gail Perkins; and son-in-law, Arlen Petersen
Memorials: Faith United Methodist Church or the American Diabetes Association
Kearney Hub, 19 May 2018
KEASCHALL, Joseph W., 62, of Denton died Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at his home
Service: Friday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lincoln
Burial: Denton Cemetery
Mortuary: Butherus, Maser & Love in Lincoln
Born: April 20, 1956, in Ravenna
Parents: Marvin and Delores (Rochford) Keaschall
Worked for Pioneer Hybrid for over 30 years; was a professor in practice at the University of Nebraska
Survivors include: his wife, Debra Keaschall; sons, Chris (Penny), Ryan (Amanda) and Travis Keaschall; mother, Delores Keaschall; siblings, Kelly (Deb) Keaschall, Sister Mary Michael and Craig (Natalie) Keaschall; and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his father
Kearney Hub, 17 May 2018
KELLEY, Catherine Ann (Basan), 91, of Kearney died Friday, April 27, 2018, in Kearney
Service: Saturday at Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Jan. 27, 1927, in Chicago
Parents: Mathew Nicolas and Mary Lucille (Crnkovic) Basan
Moved with family to Omaha when 4 years old; attended St. Anthony’s Lithuanian Catholic Elementary and Sts. Peter and Paul Croatian Catholic Elementary Schools; graduated, 1944, from Omaha South High School, then attended Creighton University on scholarship
Married: Donald Kelley on Jan. 7, 1950, at Sts. Peter and Paul Croatian Catholic Church in Omaha
After marriage, lived in Omaha and Bellevue, moved to Kearney in 1965
Activities: always loved traveling back to Omaha, Chicago and Croatia to visit her friends and family; was an avid bowler; member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, a past secretary for the Croatian Catholic Union, a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union and the Croatian Cultural Society; member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and past president of the Eagles Auxiliary
Survivors include: her children, Daniel Kelley, Donna Andersen and husband Tim, and Donald Kelley Jr., all of Kearney; five grandchildren, Jamie (Kelley) Schneider, Laura (Andersen) Stock and husband Lucas, Nick Kelley, Christopher Kelley and Andrew Andersen; five great-grandchildren, Abby, Abigail, Catherine, Ben and June; her siblings, Mary Kreifels of Omaha, Frances Carney of Modesto, Calif., and Madeline Galles and her husband Joseph of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; her other son, Tim Unrein and second daughter, Betty Farquhar, both of Kearney; special friends, Jim and Grace Williams of Pennsylvania; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins of Omaha, Chicago and Croatia
Was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and numerous aunts and uncles from Omaha, Chicago and Croatia
Memorials: St. Theresa’s Orphanage in Croatia or the family
Kearney Hub, 2 May 2018
KUHL, Bernard A., 61, of Kearney died Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Lakeview Care Center in Grand Island
Service: Friday at Zion Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born: June 12, 1956, in Alma
Parents: Jess and Wilda (Delimont) Kuhl
Attended Orleans High School, graduated in 1975; in high school, played football and also ran on the track team
Married: Denae Lynn Trampe on April 4, 1992, in Kearney
Worked at Coleman Powermate, Yellow Van Cleaning, Axtell Schools, Walmart, the Viaero Event Center and most recently at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney
Activities: was a fan of Husker football and also University of Nebraska at Kearney athletics; enjoyed camping and the various vacations he and Denae took over the years; active member of Zion Lutheran Church, served on several boards over the years
Surviving relatives include his wife, Denae of Kearney; siblings, Ralph and Carol Kuhl of Boulder, Colo., Art and Gwen Kuhl of Grand Island, Theresa and Dan Nelson of Orleans, Sharon and Mitch Woeste of Kearney and Janice and Darin Magnuson of Kenesaw; parents-in-law, Keith and Marlene Hadwiger of Kearney; grandmother-in-law, Edna Geisert of Kearney; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Wilda Kuhl; brother, John Kuhl; and grandfather-in-law, Eldor Geisert
Kearney Hub, 25 April 2018
LACKEY, Donald, 85, of Kearney died Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Brookdale Kearney Northridge
Memorial service: Saturday, May12, at First Baptist Church
Inurnment: before the service
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: in Paxton, Ill., on Aug. 21, 1932
Parents: George and Lula (Dietterle) Lackey
Was the older of two sons; grew up in Loda, Ill., where his parents owned the general store; always wanted to try a career in baseball, went to umpiring school in Florida and became a minor league umpire for two years
Military: served during the Korean War
Returned and enrolled in college at Eastern Illinois; worked four years for the Illinois Youth Commission dealing with juvenile delinquents, then began his teaching and coaching career in Ashton, Ill.
Met and married Clara, a widow with two children, Bill and Becky Jeter; had Julie together
Completed his Ph.D. at the University of Iowa; then moved the family to Kearney, completed a 29-year tenure at the University of Nebraska at Kearney; was inducted into the UNK Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004 for meritorious service; served on the staff from 1969-1998, provided invaluable service to coaches, athletes and students; beginning 1971, served as chairman of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation and Leisure Studies; was deeply involved in the planning for, and occupation of, the Health and Sports Center and the renovated Cushing Coliseum; when first at UNK, was an assistant football coach for two years before being named department chairman
Activities: in retirement dealt with cancer, enjoyed RV winters in the south, and spent two years in Lincoln; work in the church was very important and rewarding to him
Survivors include his daughters, Becky and husband John Ciemnoczolowski of Hastings and Julie and husband Dennis Florom of Lincoln; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Clara; one brother, Dean; and son, Bill Jeter
Memorials: First Baptist Church Building Fund
Kearney Hub, 8 May 2018
LIERLEY-WULF, Mary, 92, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at The Monarch in Lincoln
Donated her body to the Nebraska Medical Center
Celebration of life: later
Born in North Platte on May 1, 1925
Parents: Albert and Gladys LeDioyt
Graduated from Paxton High School and Colorado Women’s College
Married: Clarence Lierley on Dec. 31, 1947; had three children; he passed away in 1966 Was a homemaker in Paxton
After Clarence's death, moved to Kearney, earned her bachelor’s and master’s of art degrees from Kearney State College
Was a graduate assistant and later a full professor teaching art appreciation; took a year sabbatical to obtain her Ph.D. in art history in Denton, Texas, at the University of North Texas; retired in 1990, moved to Lincoln
Married: Lawrence Wulf
Activities: enjoyed dancing, playing cards, traveling and spending time with her family
Was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Lierley; daughter-in-law, Mona Lierley; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Archie and Joyce Lierley
Survivors include: her husband, Lawrence Wulf of Lincoln; daughters, Kathie (Gary) Hartman of Mesquite, Nev., and Jeannie (Terry) Reimers of Ogallala; son, Pat Lierley of Grant; stepchildren, Dennis (Sharon) Wulf of Meeteetse, Wyo., Brian (Dixie) Wulf of Lincoln and Becky (Rob) McKimm of Stillwater, Minn.; grandchildren, Morgan (Mike) Baker, Shelby (Mitch) Cotner, Ramsey Lierley, Murphy (Kelli) Lierley, Randi (Matt) Broekemeier and Kali (Chris) McKeon; nephews, Ken and Fred Lierley of Paxton; and 11 great-grandchildren
Memorials: The Monarch, CHI Hospice or the donor’s choice
Kearney Hub, 28 April 2018
LLOYD, Mary Esther, 92, of Kearney died Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Village
Burial: Monday at Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens in Ocala, Fla.
Memorial service: Faith Baptist Church in Silver Springs, Fla.
Born in 1925 in Indiana
Was preceded in death by her husband Max
Local survivors include her daughter, Darian Cox of rural Amherst
Kearney Hub, 16 May 2018
MADDEN, Michael R., 58, of Lexington, formerly of Kearney, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Plum Creek Healthcare Community in Lexington
No services planned at this time
Chose cremation
Mortuary: Reynolds-Love in Lexington
Kearney Hub, 4 May 2018
MARTIN, Terri Tolleson, 63, of Kearney died Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Graveside service: Monday, April 23, at Cleveland Memorial Park in Shelby, N.C.
Mortuary: Cleveland Funeral Services in Shelby
Born: Nov. 25, 1954, in Shelby
Parents: Clarence R. and Della Lail Kerr Tolleson
Was preceded in death by her grandparents, Eugene and Julia Tolleson and Calvin and Julia Ann Lail; and brothers, C. Reid Tolleson and Thomas Kerr
Survivors include: her husband, Leon Martin; stepdaughters, Amanda Lea Marlow and Lori Gayle Abbott; stepgrandchildren, Steele McNeilly and Mattie and Tilley Abbott of Casar, N.C.; sisters, Maxanne Kerr Morrison of Suffolk, Va., and Lynn Tolleson Hughes of Fairfield, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews
Graduated from Shelby High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Was a registered dental hygienist in North Carolina practicing for several dentists across the state
Activities: loved God, participating in the church’s women’s club, horses, fishing, camping, the beach, shag dancing and judging barbecue as a KCBS master certified judge in the Southeast and Midwest United States, but most of all, Leon
Memorials: Anchor Church in Wilmington, NC
Kearney Hub, 23 April 2018
McTYGUE, James E. “Jim”, 91, of Kearney, formerly of Eddyville, died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Service: Friday at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington
Burial with military honors: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell
Mortuary: Reynolds-Love in Lexington
Born: July 11, 1926, in Eddyville
Parents: Francis “Frank” and Mary Veronica “Vera” (Neville) McTygue
Married: June 13, 1959, to Barbara Dickerson in Eddyville; she died in 1993
Survivors include his sons, Jim of Omaha, Mark and Matt, both of Eddyville, Joe of Kearney and John of Overton; daughters, Mary Schipporeit of Sumner and Anne Klingelhoefer of Amherst; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 1 May 2018
METZ, David M. "Red", 93, of Kearney died Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Mount Carmel Home and Rehabilitation Center
Funeral service: Saturday, May 12, 2018 at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Cremation was chosen
Born: September 9, 1924 in Pleasanton
Parents: Benjamin Franklin and Suzie Maude (Philips) Metz
Grew up and received his education in Pleasanton
Married: Eileen E. Reese on May 2, 1953 in Grand Island; had three children together
After marriage, lived in Grand Island, worked for the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant; later lived in Gibbon, Wood River and Kearney while he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad; retired from Union Pacific 1986 after 32 years
Activities: in retirement, loved to travel and work in the yard together; also enjoyed fishing, repairing old clocks, woodworking, watching movies and baseball on television
Survivors include his children, Susan E. Rogers of Axtell and Howard Metz of Kenesaw; his grandchildren, Belinda Goodsel of Junction City, KS, Robert Metz of Hastings, Karen Rennick and husband Tyler of Hastings and Brian McDonald of Broomfield, CO; his great grandchildren, Kara, Jennifer, Aries, Zoey, Dylan and Lillyana; and numerous nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son, Conner S. Metz, and nine siblings
Kearney Hub, 9 May 2018 and http://www.osrfh.com/obituaries/
MICHEL, Peggy Lou Hofferber, 89, of Kearney, formerly of Lexington, died Friday, April 20, 2018, at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Village
Service: Wednesday at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington
Born: Nov. 2, 1928, in Dawson County
Parents: Fred and Blanche (Benton) Hofferber
Married: April 23, 1948, to Eugene Michel; he preceded her in death
Survivors include her children, Eric Michel of Kearney and Gwen Rittgarn of Casa Grande, Ariz.; sister, Sandra Gashue of Long Beach, Calif.; brother, Larry Hofferber of Prescott, Ariz.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 23 April 2018
MINTLE, Mary Darlene, 55, of Kearney died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at her home
Service: Saturday at Bethel Assembly of God Church in Thedford
Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery in Thedford
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born: May 24, 1962, in Mullen
Parents: James Lewis and Mary Ann (Florea) Mintle
Moved with her parents to Tallin Table and started school there; moved with her family to a ranch west of Thedford; graduated from Thedford High School in May 1980; attended John Brown University and graduated summa cum laude in May 1984
Taught school in several country schools in the Sandhills area after college
The joy of her live, only son Cody Allen Hackney in May 1989 was born
Held several different jobs in the mid-Nebraska area; taught school near Whitman, Goose Creek country school near Brownlee and a Christian school near Grant; worked for the Custer County Chief for several years, then with Schwan’s Food Service, and finally Primerica Insurance and Securities Agency, in Kearney
Activities: loved people and never met a stranger; enjoyed her church family in Kearney and deeply loved the Lord; enjoyed singing as a family with her dad, mom and six sisters and brothers; loved children and loved watching them learn; was very artistic and imaginative; painted, took photographs and loved crafts; her greatest desire for her friends and family on earth was to come to a knowledge of the power and glory that fills your life with joy when you claim Christ as your personal Lord and Savior Survivors include: son, Cody Allen Hackney; sister, Rose (Jerry) Mull of Brady, Joanna (Matt) Montgomery of Clarkston, Mich., James (Shari) Mintle of North Platte and Sylvia Mintle, Velma (Allen) Ewoldt and George (Trina) Mintle, all of Thedford; 17 nieces and nephews; and aunts, uncle and numerous family and friends
Was preceded in death by her father, James Lewis Mintle; and her mother, Mary Ann Mintle
Kearney Hub, 2 May 2018
NEWTON, Cynthia, 77, of Kearney died Friday, April 27, 2018, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Memorial service: later in Kansas
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 1 May 2018
ONDRAK, Clyde George, 70, of Elm Creek died Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney
Celebration of life: Friday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Burial of cremains: Riverside Cemetery at Gibbon
Born: June 26, 1947, in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Parents: Bernard and Nadene (Kraft) Ondrak
Graduated from Gibbon High School in 1965; attended Kearney State College
Military: U.S. Army on May 15, 1967 - Nov. 7, 1977; was stationed in Germany, Korea and Japan
Returned to Nebraska, worked various jobs, then worked at Coleman Powermate and later Pramac; retired from Pramac in 2013; in retirement, worked at Menards
Activities: was an intelligent, genuine and caring person; loved raising chickens and rabbits, enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on old cars and watching old western movies; most of all, loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren
Survivors include: his mother Nadene Nutter of Gibbon; his children, Barbara Obermeier of Kearney, Ken Geiger and wife Colene of Holdrege, Becky Daire and husband Daniel of Kearney, Loura Kish of Elm Creek, Angela Stone of Kearney and Brian Miska of Lincoln; 21 grandchildren; his siblings, Claudia Murr of Elm Creek, Linda Lethbridge and husband Hugh of Madison, Ga., Mary Ripp and husband Keith of Ravenna, Nancy Beruman and husband Dan, and Jerry Ondrak and wife April, all of Shelton, Bonny Schepler of Tarkio, Mo., and Patty Meister and husband Scott of Fremont; and several nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his father; a daughter, Brenda Geiger; his stepfather, Jim Nutter; and a grandson, Gabriel Kish
Kearney Hub, 26 April 2018
PEROT, Edward L., 68, of Shelton died Friday, May 18, 2018, at his home
Memorial service: Wednesday, May 23, at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney, military honors
Burial: later
Born: June 19, 1949
Memorials: Wounded Warrior Project or to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Kearney Hub, 21 May 2018
POLAND, Judy, 68, of Kearney died Monday, April 9, 2018, at Mount Carmel Home and Rehabilitation Center. Service: Monday at Kearney Evangelical Free Church
Burial: later
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: July 23, 1949, in Sargent
Parents: Ellis and Dorothy (Niedt) Millsap
Was raised in Sargent, was a graduate of Sargent High School
Married: Sept. 30, 1967, to Richard Poland; shortly after their marriage, Dick was drafted into the U.S. Army
Spent most of her married life in Sargent, helped Dick operate Poland Flying Service
After Dick's death, 1990, she worked at Ed’s Greenhouse in Sargent as she transitioned into her own cleaning business; moved to Kearney, 2001, continued her cleaning business, retired because of health
Activities: enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, shopping for her grandchildren, going out for coffee with her mom and sisters, and selflessly caring for everyone; was so faithful to her husband, children, grandchildren, family, friends and above all to her savior, Jesus
Survivors include her son, Jason Poland of Omaha; daughter, Minon Mitchell and husband Shawn of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three grandchildren; mother, Dorothy Millsap of Kearney; brother, Dana Millsap and wife Sharon of Overton; sisters, Lori Roper and husband Denny of Amherst and Pamela Davidson and Tamera Heaten, both of Kearney; brother, Kevin Millsap and wife Claressa of Kearney; brother-in-law, Larry Poland and wife Carol of Kearney; sister-in-law, Karen Olson and husband Lowell of Las Cruces, N.M.; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends
Was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard “Dick” Poland; father, Ellis Millsap; father-in-law, Ernest Poland; and mother-in-law, Mildred Poland
Memorials: the Cancer League or to Mount Carmel Home
Kearney Hub, 11 April 2018
REICHENEKER, Erwin Alfred, 87, of York died Sunday, April 15, 2018, at York
Memorial service: Friday at the York College Prayer Chapel
Inurnment: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell
Mortuary: Metz Mortuary in York
Born: June 26, 1930, in Elm Creek
Parents: John G. and Julia (Jelinik) Reicheneker
Married: June 30, 1951, Dixie Grotfeld at Kearney
Military: U.S. Army National Guard for 27 years
Activities: member of the East Hill Church of Christ in York where he worked after his retirement from Nebraska Public Power in York; enjoyed watching purple martins, working on cars and was a world traveler
Survivors include: his daughters, Linda (David) Scott of Arlington, Texas, and Brenda Reicheneker of York; his son, Alan Reicheneker of Tuscola, Texas; foster son, Phan Van Thi and foster daughter, Nancy Phan of York; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and a host of friends
Was preceded in death by his parents; wife; his brother, Kenneth; and two nephews
Memorials: Yellowstone Bible Camps or to the Nebraska Youth Camp
Kearney Hub, 18 April 2018
RITZEN, Ralph Luther, 95, of Kearney died Friday, May 18, 2018, at his home
Memorial service: Thursday at First Lutheran Church
Inurnment: church columbarium
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: February 22, 1923, near Falls City, Nebraska
Parents: Rev. and Mrs. Martin Ritzen
Spent his childhood in Victoria, Texas, his high school years in Lincoln, Nebraska, and then moved to Fremont, Nebraska, for college
Married: Anna Marie "Ree" Hoesly in 1944
While still attending seminary, supplied St. Peter’s Church in Pilger and St. Petri’s Lutheran Church near Howells. The two congregations merged and built a new church in Pilger. From 1949 to 1953 he served St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Stanton along with Pilger. In 1953, became Director of Admissions at Midland College, served there until 1979 when he was came to First Lutheran Church in Kearney as an Associate Pastor; served as a Pastoral Advisor to the Midwest Synod Luther League and was Camp Director for WANATUA Camp at Niobrara for 17 years; received a Master of Divinity from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago and the Doctor of Divinity Degree from Midland College in 1994
Activitiese: was Model A and Spiritual Growth Workshop Leader for pastors and spouses and Chaplain to THEOS, an organization for widows and widowers, for 20 years in Kearney, Nebraska; retired in 1985; continued to supply pulpits, lead workshops, and serve as a Synod Pastor Evangelist
Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Ree; daughter and son-in-law, Ann & DJ Knipping of Kearney; son and daughter-in-law, Bob & Patti Ritzen of Longmont, Colorado; along with four grandchildren, Michael Walker, Erik Ritzen, Ethan Ritzen and Molly Ritzen; sister, Anita Brand; brother and sister-in-law, Norman and LaVonne Ritzen; brother-in-law, Richard Hansen, and many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Leander and Jean Ritzen; sister, Ruth Ellen Hansen; brother-in-law Myron Brand; brother- and sister-in-law, Elmer and Pearl Hoesly; granddaughter, Emily Ritzen; and nephew and niece, Rick and Rebecca Hansen
Memorials: First Lutheran Church of Kearney, Midland University or AseraCare Hospice
Kearney Hub, 23 May 2018
SAUM, Barbara, 88, of Sheridan, Montana, formerly of Elm Creek, Neb., died Friday, April 6, 2018, at Tobacco Root Mountain Care Center in Sheridan
Service: Thursday at Elm Creek United Methodist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Sept. 15. 1929, in Elm Creek
Parents: George and Frances (Peterson) Mitchell
Was the oldest child in the family; graduated from Elm Creek High School, attended Kearney State Teachers College for several years, then taught in Holdrege
. Married: 1951, to Lewie Dughman; moved to Lodgepole, in 1953; moved to Lorenzo, Neb., taught music and intermediate grades; later returned to Elm Creek and taught; later she and son Kent moved to Casper, Wyo., and she continued teaching there; received her Bachelor of Science degree from Kearney State and a master’s degree in special education from Montana State University
Married: December 1976, to Hal Saum
Activities: in Elm Creek, was involved in the Methodist Church, Women’s Club, Eastern Star, bridge clubs and garden club and was Elm Creek’s city librarian; later moved to Kearney, was active in Faith United Methodist Church and choir, and in the Genealogy Society and Trails & Rails Museum; loved her family, researching and writing about family history and Elm Creek’s history, music, playing bridge, flowers and traveling to many countries and most of the 50 states; moved from Kearney to live with her son and his wife in Sheridan, Montana
Was preceded in death by her parents, George and Frances Mitchell; husband, Hal Saum; and sister-in-law, Jean Mitchell
Survivors include her son, Kent Dughman and wife Vickie; brothers, Bill (Lou) Mitchell of Kearney and Bob (Pat) Mitchell and Jim Mitchell, all of Elm Creek; sister, Connie (Bob) Olsen of McCook; stepdaughters, Janet Stull, Terri (Burt) Winchell, Cynthia (Kirk) Ostgren, Trish (Roy) Wilkerson and Lisa (Michael) Monnet; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many friends; leaves a legacy of faith in God, great interest in life, a gentle spirit and love for family and friends
Memorials: Elm Creek United Methodist Church, Faith United Methodist Church of Kearney or the donor’s choice
Kearney Hub, 9 April 2018
SERR, Ronald L., 72, of Junction City, Kansas, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at Junction City
Graveside memorial service: Friday, May 4, at Kearney Cemetery with military honors
Mortuary:Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: March 20, 1945, in Long Pine, Neb.
Parents: John and Helen (Welfel) Serr
Survivors include his daughter, Carla Hooper of Ravenna, Neb.; brother, Marvin Serr of Kearney; sisters, Shirley Burg and Mavis Meier, both of Missouri; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 2 May 2018
SCHUYLER, Michael W., 76, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Albuquerque, after a long and difficult battle with Parkinson’s disease
Private celebration of life service Friday in Taos
Born: in Winfield, Kansas, on Sept. 5, 1941
Graduated from Southwestern College in his hometown of Winfield; completed his graduate work at the University of Kansas, received his doctoral degree in 1969
Married: Sue Crisman of Hastings, Neb., in 1969
Accepted a job in the Department of History at Kearney State College (later the University of Nebraska at Kearney) in 1969; served that institution with devotion, dedication and distinction for 32 years; began his career as a professor of recent American history, served as the chair of the Department of History from 1982-93, then as the dean of the College of Natural and Social Sciences from 1993-2000; retired in 2001
Activities: in retirement, devoted his time to his grandchildren and to spending time with good friends enjoying favorite pastimes like golf and fishing; moved to Albuquerque, 2011, and lived there until his passing; was a man who prized integrity above all, was dedicated to his family and loyal to his institution; was known for his kindness, sound advice and quick wit; enjoyed meeting new people and traveling the world with family and friends; was a devoted husband, father and grandfather
Survivors include: his wife, Sue Schuyler; his daughter, Emily Schuyler and her husband, Luis Molina Robinson, and their two children, Sebastian and Sofia Schuyler of Albuquerque; his son, Adam Schuyler and his wife, Lauren, of Winter Park, Fla.; his sister, Peggy Brooks and her husband, David, of Ann Arbor Mich., and their children, Robert, Lori, John and Michael; his in-laws, Steve and Paulette Crisman of Idaho Springs, Colo., and their daughters, Cora and Tessa; his sister-in-law, Meredy Crisman of Austin, Texas; as well as many good friends and colleagues
Was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred Lucille and Marion Franklin Schuyler of Winfield, Kan.
Memorials: University of Nebraska Foundation, Michael W. Schuyler Memorial Scholarship or to the Museum of Nebraska Art
Kearney Hub, 9 May 2018
SHOOP, Ronald Edward, 90, of Ravenna died Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at his home
No public service is planned
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born: August 8, 1927 in Kearney
Parents: George and Nora (Shanahan) Shoop
Moved to the Boelus area in the mid 1930’s, attended school there
Military: U.S. Navy in the mid 1940’s
Married: Lois Pritschau on September 24, 1949 in Rockville
Worked at several jobs before finding a career; retired from the Nebraska Public Power District in 1992
Activities: loved his family and made a wonderful home for all family members and friends to gather
Survivors include: his wife, Lois, children, Dave (Cindy Ann) Shoop of Sheridan, Wyoming, Dan (Julie) Shoop of Papillion, Cindy (Michael) Jeffries of Westminster, Colorado, Valerie (Doug) Sieburg of Crescent, Iowa, grandchildren, Melani, Rex, Michael and his wife, Kelly, Sean, Danny Lee, Jeffrey, Nicole, Melissa and her husband, Curtis, Amber and her husband, Christopher, Lucus and his wife, Corrine, Sarah and her husband, Cranston, Joshua, Alyse and her husband, Brad, Kara and her husband, Tim and great-grandchildren, Audrey, Aiden, Jack, Primrose, Brailey, Ameila, Sydney and Brady, three sister-in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Marlene and granddaughter, Jennifer
Kearney Hub, 12 May 2018 and http://www.rasmussenfh.com/obituary
SMALLCOMB, Gayle M., 28, of Kearney died Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at her home
Service: Tuesday at First United Methodist Church
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: July 5, 1989, in Kearney
Parents: Charles and Carolynn (Gardner) Smallcomb
Grew up in Gibbon, was active in 4-H, theater and music; graduated from Gibbon High School in 2007; earned her bachelor’s degree in international studies from the University of Nebraska at Kearney
Worked at the Kearney Hub as a customer service representative
Activities: enjoyed reading, writing in her journal and poetry; was a published poet
Married: William Reimers on May 14, 2016, in Minden
Survivors include: her husband, William of Kearney; mother, Carolynn Biehl and her husband, Buss, of Kearney; father, Charles Smallcomb of Gibbon; brother, Harold Smallcomb of Lincoln; sisters, Anastasia Bender and husband Jesse of Waterloo, Iowa, and Amy Smallcomb of Kearney; niece and nephew, Kaylin and Jack Bender of Waterloo; grandparents, Lynn and Marge Gardner of Kearney; and many friends
Kearney Hub, 27 April 2018
SMITH, Kenneth R., 77, of Malad City, Idaho, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Sunday, April 7, 2018, in Malad City
Service: Friday, April 13, at Horsley Funeral Home in Malad City
Burial: Malad City Cemetery
Born: Jan. 24, 1941, in Kearney
Parents: Ralph and Darlene (Emmitt) Smith
Lived in Kearney all of his life until he moved to Malad City in 2015. Worked at Eaton Corp. in the gear department for 30 years; retired in 2001
Married: Luaine Carlson in October 1963; had four children together; Luaine passed away on July 2, 1998
Married: Dec. 26, 1998, to Vicki (Todd) Schultz; lived in Kearney, moved to Malad City, 2015
Activities: member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; enjoyed the visits of the home teachers
Survivors include his wife, Vicki; children, Laurie (Bill) Duncan of Minden, Neb., Kevin (Collin) Smith of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Allen Smith of Kearney and Jeff Smith of Minden; grandchildren, Kimber, Danette and Niki Duncan, Jenifer (Mike) Rennau, Tiana (Nick) Hancock and Alex, Nathaniel and Kory Smith; two great-grandchildren, Lionel and Bowen; and sister, Betty Buffalo of Florida
Was preceded in death by his wife, Luaine; parents, Ralph and Bettie Smith and Darlene and James Clark Sr.; parents-in-law, Milford and Iola Carlson; daughter-in-law, Tina Smith; great-granddaughter, Yla Hance; and brothers, Loren Smith, Dale Smith, Darrell Clark and James Clark Jr.
Kearney Hub, 14 April 2018
STATE, Emily, 80, of Kearney died Friday, April 6, 2018, at home
Service: Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery.
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: in 1938; grew up in Grinnell, Iowa, and graduated from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, in 1960
Married her high school sweetheart, Doug State; were happily and lovingly married for 51 years
After marriage, lived in Iowa, taught junior high Spanish and home economics for one year; later lived in Denver where Doug started his law career; moved to Kearney in 1967; had three daughters together
Was a kind, caring, serving woman; was an avid seamstress; treasured her family; member of P.E.O., having served as president; was involved in the MONA Guild; was a Girl Scout leader, a volunteer for the American Red Cross and Good Samaritan Hospital,served on the board of the Friends of the Lied Center and was a loyal Habitat for Humanity volunteer; enjoyed her Monday night Book Club and her Tuesday morning Bible study; member of First United Presbyterian, served in the choir and as a deacon; enjoyed traveling, learning, golfing and being with friends
Survivors include: her daughters and spouses, Beth and Bob Betthauser of Gardner, Kan., Laura and Daniel Reinders of Huron, S.D., and Emmy and Jay Johnson of Scottsdale, Ariz.; grandchildren, Brian Betthauser and his wife, Mindy, of San Antonio, Andrew Betthauser and Philip Betthauser, both of Gardner, Emily Matteson and her husband, Josh, of Overland Park, Kan., Hannah Schouten and her husband, Jon, of Huron, Carly Reinders and Tory Reinders, both of Huron, Nathan Reinders of Valley Village, Calif., Vladik Reinders of Kansas City, Mo., and Alexa Johnson and Amanda Johnson, both of Scottsdale; and great-grandchildren, Blakely Betthauser and Brixley Betthauser of San Antonio and Kobe Schouten and Theo Schouten of Huron
Was preceded in death by her husband and her parents
Memorials: Habitat for Humanity in Kearney, First Presbyterian Church or the Museum of Nebraska Art
Kearney Hub, 10 April 2018
STEINHAUSER, Dale L., 85, of Kearney died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center
Service: Saturday at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: Stanley Cemetery at Amherst with military honors
Born: Feb. 23, 1933, at the family farm north of Amherst
Parents: Walter and Maude (Harmoney) Steinhauser
In fall 1937, started school at District 31, transferred to Amherst in the sixth grade, 1943; graduated from Amherst High School in 1950
Farmed in the Amherst area
Military: U.S. Army in 1953-1955, served in Korea
Married: Nov. 16, 1955, to Irene Kirschner in Pleasanton; she died 2001 after over 45 years of marriage
After marriage, moved to Broken Bow; worked for Potlatch Forests Industries in Weippe, Idaho for two years; worked for Bell Motors John Deere Cat Nezperce, Idaho; moved to Kearney, 1961, worked for Buffalo County for four years, International Harvester Co. and Baldwin Manufacturing; retired in 1996
Activities: was a mechanic for 42 years and worked on heavy equipment most of the time; enjoyed fishing, carpentry, trap shooting, hunting and spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids, particularly enjoyed teaching his grandkids how to hunt, fish and do woodworking
Surviving relatives include his son, Dale “Buzz” Steinhauser and wife Chris of Kearney; daughters, Susan Rains and husband Eugene of Kearney, Kathryn Buscher and husband Cody of Columbia, Mo., and Sandra Spiller of Nashville; grandchildren, Jared and wife Amanda Rains of Waverly, Adam Rains of Kearney, Lauren Buscher of New Carrollton, Md., Morgan Buscher of Columbia, Sgt. Ryan Spiller and wife Ashley of Clarksville, Tenn., Daniel Steinhauser of Kearney, Chelsea and wife Sara Steinhauser of Howell, Mich., and Rachel Steinhauser of Hastings; and great-grandchildren, Carson and Raygan Rains of Waverly, Daxton Steinhauser of Howell and Emorie and Paizlee Spiller of Clarksville
Was preceded in death by his wife; his sister, Elda Steinhauser Ross; and great-grandson, Kellen
Memorials: Amherst Fire Department or the Kearney Salvation Army
Kearney Hub, 12 April 2018
VNUK, James W., 57, of Lincoln died Friday, April 13, 2018, in Lincoln
Memorial service: later
Mortuary: Metcalf/Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services
Born: Feb. 22, 1961, in Omaha
Parents: Wallace and Frances Vnuk
Survivors: sons, James Vnuk (Kellie) of Omaha and Dustin Vnuk (fiancée, Whitney Nielsen) of Denver; and brothers, John Vnuk (Dawn) and their three sons, Jeremy, Jeffery and Jamison, of Loveland, Colo., and Tom Vnuk (Leanna) of Fort Collins, Colo.
Lived in Denver as a youth; graduated from Kearney High School with the class of 1979; attended Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. Found happiness in his time living and working in Breckenridge, Colo.; enjoyed the Rocky Mountains and all the beauty and adventure that he found in living and spending time in places that he held dear to his heart in Colorado
Activities: was a gentle and kind soul; had an irreverent sense of humor and forgiving nature; was a loyal friend and loving father who took great pleasure and pride in his sons’ academic and leisure pursuits; loved riding his motorcycle and having every new and awesome gadget to support his riding experience; had a particular love for University of Nebraska women’s volleyball
Memorials: Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous
Kearney Hub, 20 April 2018
WILKERSON, Berta Guardiola, 73, of Grand Prairie, Texas, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Friday, May 4, 2018, at home, after a courageous battle with cancer
Celebration of life: Thursday at Laurel Oaks Funeral Home in Mesquite
Born: Sept. 3, 1944, in Laredo
Parents: Genaro and Esther (Martinez) Guardiola
Graduated from Kearney High in 1963; attended Nebraska State College
Married: Dennis Wilkerson in 1965
Raised their family in Kearney, moved to Dallas in 1979
Was a devoted mother, wife, sister, aunt and grandmother whose love and support were immeasurable
Was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Leroy Wilkerson; her parents; brothers, Genaro Jr. and Oscar; and grandson, Derrick Thompson
Survivors include: siblings, Ninfa Guardiola, Robert Guardiola, Jerry Guardiola, Nelda Villano, Grace Pierce, Maria Guardiola, Sandy Youngquist, Rosa Guardiola and Francis Stabenow; as well as her son, Brian Wilkerson and his wife, Tricia; daughter, Tracy Wilkerson Thompson and grandson, Cody Thompson; and daughter, Kimberley Owen-Cravy and her husband, James Cravy and grandsons, Jason and Zachary Owen
Memorials: Cancer Care Network and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Kearney Hub, 8 May 2018
YOUNG, Kraig Allan, 41, of Kearney died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha
Service: Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Cambridge
Burial: Fairview Cemetery in Cambridge
Mortuary: Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge
Born: in Cambridge on Aug. 21, 1976
Parents: Philip and Debra (Stine) Young
Attended and graduated from Cambridge School in 1995; was active in sports playing football, basketball and track; played on the Trojan state championship football teams in both 1993 and 1994, was also a member of the Cambridge state champion track team; attended McCook Community College receiving his Associate of Arts in business and finished his Bachelor of Arts in business from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1999
Married: Amanda Berger in Estes Park, Colo., on July 8, 2000
After marriage, lived in Kearney; was a financial adviser for Securities America and the Young Financial Agency in Kearney; previous employment was with Morgan Stanley and Barney Insurance Agency, both of Kearney
Activities: member of the Better Business Bureau of Kearney and First United Methodist Church of Kearney; enjoyed the outdoors, playing golf, bike riding and spending time in the mountains, especially loved to spend time with his family on trips to the mountains of Colorado or to Denver and Kansas City to take in baseball or football games
Was preceded in death by his father, Philip Young; and maternal grandfather, Don Stine
Survivors include: his wife, Amanda; four children, Austin, Abigail, Ryan and Nathan of Kearney; mother, Deb Young of Cambridge; two sisters, Suzanne and husband Tony Neels of Gothenburg and Jessica and husband Randy Grindle of Kearney; paternal grandparents, Gene and Pat Young of Cambridge; and maternal grandmother, Gwen Stine of Cambridge
Memorials: Kraig Young Memorial Fund
Kearney Hub, 2 May 2018
ZUERLEIN, Robert William, 88, of Kearney died Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Service: Thursday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Burial with military honors: Kearney Cemetery
Born: Dec. 11, 1929, in Cedar Rapids
Parents: Victor and Ruth (Williams) Zuerlein
Grew up and received his education in Cedar Rapids, graduating from Cedar Rapids High School in 1948
Worked for his father doing masonry work
Military: U.S. Navy, Nov. 3, 1950 - Sept. 1, 1954; was a machine gunner on a minesweeper for three years during the Korean War
Married: LuAnn Clother in November 1960 in Albion
After marriage, lived in Norfolk, Cedar Rapids, Axtell and Minden; continued to work in masonry; Bob and LuAnn divorced in 1976; moved to Kearney in 1978
Married: Ellen Ellingston in May 1979
Lived in Kearney, continued working as a mason; retired in 1992
Ellen preceded him in death in 1993
Married: Oct. 1, 2011, to Peggy Bindel in Kearney
Activities: member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eagles Club, the Kearney Bowling Association for several years and the Bricklayers Union 11 for 62 years; enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing; was inducted to the Kearney Bowling Association Hall of Fame on March 23, 1996; also loved playing cards at the Peterson Senior Center
Survivors include: his wife, Peggy of Kearney; two sons, Kirby Zuerlein and fiancée Linda Carroll of Red Cloud and Kevin Zuerlein and special friend Sherry Hourihan of Phoenix; four grandchildren; five stepchildren; 15 stepgrandchildren; 12 stepgreat-grandchildren; a sister, Gerry Scanlon of Marion, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents; two wives, LuAnn and Ellen; an infant son, Kurtis; a daughter, Kelly Zuerlein; a brother, Gilbert Zuerlein; and two sisters, Margaret Swerczek and Betty Wilhelm
Memorials: Cedar Rapids High School (Riverside) Scholarship Fund or the Peterson Senior Activity Center Beverage Bar
Kearney Hub, 18 April 2018