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GUTHRIE, Carol Ann, 86, of Kearney, formerly of Odessa, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney
Celebration of life: Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Holdrege
Burial: Prairie Home Cemetery near Holdrege
Mortuary: Nelson-Bauer in Holdrege
Born: Nov. 29, 1932, at Holdrege
Parents: C.A. Leslie and Bessie A. (Johnson) Johnson
Received her primary education from District 45 rural school in Phelps County; then graduated from Holdrege High School in 1950
Married: May 22, 1955, to John Henry “Jack” Guthrie at the First United Methodist Church in Holdrege; celebrated 64 years of marriage in 2019
After marriage, lived in Odessa, focused her efforts on caring for the children and the family home; in 1971, began a longtime career for the United States Postal Service as postmaster in Odessa, retiring in 1999; moved to Kearney in November 2013
Activities: faithful member of the Riverdale Christian Church and the Ragan United Methodist Church; enjoyed reading, sewing, embroidery, puzzles, gardening and Husker sports; especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and many hours spent around the kitchen table playing cards with family and friends; will be remembered for her generous heart, her sense of humor and her love for Jesus
Was preceded in death by her sister, Zola Dahlgren Farrell Maul; two brothers, Laverne Johnson and his wife, Pauline, and Quinten Johnson and his wife, Marilyn; six sisters-in-law, Alberta Covey and husband Albert, Garnett Covey and husband Donald, Alpha Fries and husband Wayne, Myrna Guthrie, Thelma Soderberg and husband Vern, and Geraldine “Gerry” Richards and her husbands, Millard Covey and Leland Richards; and seven brothers-in-law, Dewitt Schroeder, LaVerne Guthrie and wife, Barbara, Omer Guthrie and wife Wanda, Harold Guthrie, Neal Carlson, Clarence “Bud” Rogers and Leroy Maxwell
Survivors include: her husband, Jack Guthrie of Christian Homes in Holdrege; her children, Denise Johnson and her husband, Roger, of Wichita, Kan., Scott Guthrie and his wife, Cindy, of Kearney, Patty Rebman and her husband, Brad, of Republican City, Peggy Rogers and her husband, Dave, of Adams and Nancy Guthrie of Kearney; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; her sister and best friend, Vearl Schroder of Holdrege; three sisters-in-law, Florence Maxwell of Denver, Eleanor Rogers of Holbrook and Linda Guthrie of Hastings; three brothers-in-law, Wayne Guthrie and his wife, Janice, of Alma, Cecil Guthrie and his wife, Donna, of Holdrege and Dale Guthrie and his wife, Lou Ann, of Ragan; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Memorials: Riverdale Christian Church, the Ragan United Methodist Church, Camp Joy or to Christian Homes Care Community
Kearney Hub, 12 August 2019
HENDERSON, William “Bill”, 88, of Kearney died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at his home
Celebration of life: Thursday at Kearney Evangelical Free Church
Internment: Keene Evangelical Free Church before the memorial service
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: June 15, 1931, in Denver
Married: Wilma A. Marting on Feb. 3, 1951
Taught at the Kearney Junior High School for 33 years and coached wrestling; also ministered at area churches including Keene Evangelical Free and Riverdale Christian
Survivors include: his wife, Wilma; children, Kathy (John) Storms, Karen (Bill) Amstuz, Stephen (Phyllis) Henderson, Susan (Sam) Gullion and Rick (Pam) Henderson; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Millie Garber and Charlotte Curtis, both of Colorado, and Eileen Booth of Nevada
Kearney Hub, 12 August 2019
PIERCE, Laura Christine, 41, of Kearney died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Kearney Regional Medical Center after a courageous fight with cancer
Service: Thursday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, southwest of Roscoe
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl in Kearney
Born: June 16, 1978, in Schuyler
Parents: Robert and Bonita (Beck) Pierce
Attended Centennial High School in Utica, Hastings College and Central Community College-Hastings
Activities: enjoyed using her musical talents as accompanist of Kearney High School choirs; also played the organ, piano, flute and handbells at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney; was an active member of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
Survivors include her parents, the Rev. Robert and Bonita Pierce of Ogallala; two sisters, Michelle Degenhardt of Tomball, Texas, and Kristina Pierce of Missouri City, Texas; and a niece and nephew, Ashlyn and Caleb Degenhardt, both of Tomball
Was preceded in death by her grandparents and her brother-in-law, Ryon Degenhardt
Memorials: Mission Central in Mapleton, Iowa. Kearney Hub, 13 August 2019
ROBINSON, Barry, 67, of Kearney died Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
No services
Gifted his body for organ donations; remains were cremated
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: March 16, 1952, in Kearney
Parents: Jesse and Virginia (Ogg) Robinson
Grew up in Kearney and attended Kearney schools
Married: Dorothy Bacon in Kearney; had two sons together, Michael and Timothy
Worked over the many years for the city of Kearney, Buffalo County Roads, Kearney Foundry and Irrigation and Gibbins Well Drilling; was also self-employed as a furniture restorer and trader
Activities: frequently volunteered at the Jubilee Center; enjoyed bicycling around Kearney; in later years, was busy with his garden
Survivors include: son Michael; and brothers, Gary and Royal
Was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Virginia Robinson; son, Timothy; and brothers, Roger and Larry
Kearney Hub, 9 August 2019
SMITH, Prima E., 66, of Omaha, formerly of Kearney, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, at CHI Health Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha
Memorial service: Tuesday at Braman Mortuary Southwest Chapel in Omaha
Born: Feb. 24, 1953, in Santiago, Philippines
Parents: Pedro and Josefa (Cardenas) Echavarre
Moved from the Philippines to Hawaii when she was a teenager; later moved to Kearney and worked as a customer service manager for Walmart
Was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Josefa Echavarre; and her brother, Patrick Echavarre
Survivors include her sons, Charles Smith and wife Mary Clare Liescheski, and Joshua Smith; daughters, Sarah Smith and husband Alex Miller, Bethany Smith and fiance Adam Overmiller; and sisters Mila, Wilma and Fe
Kearney Hub, 12 August 2019
WATSON, Kay Lynn, 50, of Kearney died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Service: Monday at First Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Cairo
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: April 21, 1969, in Grand Island
Parents: Jerry C. and Shirley L. (Stoeger) Watson
Attended school in Kearney and graduated from Kearney High School in 1987
Worked at The Buckle in Kearney for several years
Activities: liked her plants and flowers, loved to cook, enjoyed doing crafts; had a special love for music, singing and playing her guitar
Survivors include: her brothers, Rick Watson and his wife, Ann, of Grand Island and Ron Watson and his wife, Regina, of Lexington; nieces and nephews, Cody Watson and his wife, Kirsten, Carrie Watson, Brett Watson and his wife, Catherine, and Brice Watson; grandniece, Payton Watson; grandnephews, Emmett and Logan Watson; aunts and uncles, Bud and Pat Stoeger, Betty Pokorney, JoAnn and Mike Robertson, Peggy and Harold Veeder and Jim and Elaine Watson; along with several cousins, other relatives and many friends
Was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Ted and Minnie Stoeger and Charlie and Thelma Watson; and uncle, Charlie Pokorney
Kearney Hub, 10 August 2019
WIDDOWSON, Nancy J., 66, of Gibbon died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha
Celebration of life: Monday at Gibbon Baptist Church
Burial: Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: May 16, 1953
Parents: Virgil and Betty (Shafer) Gibbons of Kenesaw
Attended Lowell Country School until sixth grade, then attended Gibbon High School, graduated in 1971
Married: June 18, 1972, Bradley James Widdowson, her high school sweetheart, in Shelton
After marriage, lived in the Gibbon/Shelton area; devoted her life to family, church and farming
Activities: enjoyed serving her Lord at Gibbon Baptist Church, through worship, discipline and service; played piano for over 40 years, served on every committee imaginable, and started and finished many different projects that have graced her family, the community and church; loved her children dearly, and enjoyed precious time with each and every one of her grandchildren the last month of her life
Survivors include: her husband, Bradley Widdowson; and children, John and Laurie Widdowson, Eliza and Scott Ferzely, Virgie Widdowson and Abby and Matt Elsbury; grandchildren, Maverick and Maguire Widdowson, Delanie, Caden and Sydney Ferzely, and Lily, Hudson and Beckett Elsbury; sister, Kathy Ganz of Kearney; and many in-laws, cousins and other relatives and friends
Was preceded in death by her beloved grandson, Mullen Widdowson; her parents; both sets of grandparents, Homer and Bertha Shafer and John and Lucille Gibbons; and her in-laws, Jim and Winnie Widdowson
Memorials: Gibbon Baptist Church
Kearney Hub, 10 August 2019
WILSON, Edward R. “Ed”, 82, of Kearney died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha
Memorial service: Aug. 20 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Memorials: Elm Creek Volunteer Fire Department
Kearney Hub, 10 August 2019
FINKE, Patricia, 67, of Las Vegas, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Nathan Adelson Hospice of Las Vegas
Services are pending in Kearney. Kearney Hub, 8 August 2019
HEIM, Doris L., 94, of Kearney died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center in Kearney
Services and burial will be in Colby, Kan., at a later date
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 6 August 2019
SHELDON, Marilyn L. Sheldon, 89, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Monday, July 29, 2019, at Advent Health Hospice Care in Orlando
Memorial service: Aug. 24 at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney
Inurnment: Kearney Cemetery
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