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ALBRECHT, Marvin A., 84, of Riverdale died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Memorial service: October 17, 2020 at Grace Lutheran Church in Pleasanton
Burial: Armada Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born: May 9, 1936, near Miller
Parents: William and Laura (Mortensen) Albrecht
Was baptized July 12, 1936, and confirmed his faith May 14, 1950
Married: May 27, 1956, to Ermine Stubbs at Immanuel Lutheran Church, north of Amherst; had three children together
Was a farmer at heart, worked for farmers in Elm Creek, Overton, Sartoria and Mason City areas; farmed and ranched in the Mason City area for 40 years; retired from farming in 2005 because of health problems; moved to Riverdale in 2005
Activities: member of Grace Lutheran Church in Pleasanton and longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hazard
Survivors include his wife, Ermine Albrecht of Riverdale; sons, Mark and Kristi Albrecht of Cozad, and Marty and Jean Albrecht of Kearney; daughter, Amy and Dave Krolikowski of Kearney; grandchildren, Bethany and Lewis Hyatt, Matthew and Elizabeth Albrecht, Amber Greiner, Carlotta Albrecht, Colton and Stacy Albrecht, Alyssa and Alex Johnson, Courtney Albrecht, Joshua Krolikowski, and Tyson Krolikowski; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins
Was preceded in death by his parents; brother Lloyd Albrecht; and sisters, Ruby Stevens, Elizabeth Albrecht, Illene Stevens and Barbara Albrecht
Memorials: Grace Lutheran Church or the Amherst Volunteer Fire Department
Kearney Hub, 16 October 2020
BARTELS, Roger A., 80, of Kearney died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at Mount Carmel Home and Rehabilitation Center in Kearney
Funeral service: Tuesday, Oct. 6, Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral Home
Burial with military rites: Kearney Cemetery
Born: March 29, 1940, at Kearney County Health Services in Minden
Parents: Rudolph and Esther (Sinnen) Bartels of rural Upland
Was baptized in 1940, and confirmed in 1954, at Zion Lutheran Church in Upland; attended three rural grade schools east of Macon and graduated from Upland High School in 1957; attended UNL and also Hastings Community College
Farmed from 1958 to 1976 on his parent’s farm
Military: U.S. Army, January 1961 to November 1962
Owned and operated his own truck driving company, retired in 2017
Married Linda on Dec. 9, 2005, in Heartwell
Activities: member of the Open Door Fellowship Church in Gibbon; enjoyed serving the Lord and working in the Godmobile; hobbies included turkey hunting, fishing and coffee with the guys; also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and watching them play sports
Survivors include his wife Linda Bartels of Kearney; sons, Adam Bartels of Yutan, Dean and Beckie Chamberlin of Kearney; daughters, Sue and Kyle Simodynes of Kearney, Stephanie and Ron Bogus of Elm Creek; grandchildren, Drew, Amiya, Marisa, and Aleah Chamberlin, Joie Bartels, Kellen Simodynes; brother Dean Bartels of Lakewood, Colorado; sister Alyson and Mark Morris of Hildreth; and many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents; brother Neil Bartels and sister Ardyce Fritson
Kearney Hub, 3 October 2020
BICKFORD, Ronald “Ron”, 85, of Grand Island died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at CHI Health St. Francis Hospital surrounded by his family
Service: Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church
Mortuary: All Faiths Funeral Home
Born: Dec. 13, 1934, in Kearney
Parents: Grant and Dorothy (Chamberlin) Bickford
Was raised in Kearney, graduated from Kearney high school and from Kearney State Teaching College
Married: June 3, 1955, to Dorla Giltz
After marriage, lived in Kearney; then taught at Central City High School; moved to Grand Island, was one of the founders of Northwest High School; still was actively substituting at Grand Island Senior High School at the time of his death; started as an industrial education teacher then earned his master’s to help more students as a guidance counselor; taught driver’s education for many years, coached track, football and youth baseball; refereed football and basketball well into his 60s; for many years Ron sold real estate and earned his broker’s license, with his last 20 years at Woods Bros Realty
Activities: member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the National Rifle Association; was an avid gun collector, enjoyed hunting and fishing; was a skilled woodworker and built much of his own home; loved his family and enjoyed any activity that was time spent with family and friends
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Dorla; children, Rona (Jimmie) Jackson of Grand Island, Brenda Bickford of Lincoln and Curt Bickford of Grand Island; grandson, Devin (Brittany) Jackson of Grand Island; great-grandchildren, Andre, Amaya and Aaliyah Jackson; sister, Jody (Paul) Londer of Kearney; canine companion, Brody Joe; along with a host of extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by his parents, and granddaughter, LaToya Jackson
Kearney Hub, 5 October 2020
BOCKERMAN, Lorraine Louise, 93, of Ravenna died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society in Ravenna
Service: Tuesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery at Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen Funeral Home in Ravenna
Born: Dec. 29, 1926, in rural Poole
Parents: Adolph and Matilda (Heider) Schmidt
Was baptized at home in January 1927; attended elementary school at St. John’s Lutheran southwest of Poole, and Cedar Creek rural school; was confirmed, 1940, at St. John’s Lutheran Church; graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1944, and from Nebraska State Teachers College (now UNK) in 1948, at which time she was awarded an Admiralship in the Nebraska Navy
Taught high school at Shelton and Grand Island
Married: Carl Bockerman of Prosser
After marriage, lived in the Lincoln area; then moved to Ravenna where she and Carl took over her father's farm; cared for her family, served at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in many capacities, volunteered for 4-H, and enjoyed Majors neighborhood club; helped Carl manage the farm, and later helped manage the seed corn and crop insurance businesses; after Carl's death in 1985, managed the sales businesses alone, and cared for her father, who lived to see 100 years; moved to Kearney in 1994;
Activities: made lifelong friends at church, in the neighborhood, and in business relationships; enjoyed traveling with their seed-corn friends; in Kearney was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, attended Bible studies, worked with Lutheran Women in Mission and volunteered at church; becuase of her Parkinson's disease, moved into Brookdale assisted living and then at Good Samaritan Socity in Ravenna; met the trials of life and of 2020 with humility, grace and steadfast faith in Jesus
Survivors include sons, Brent (Kristine) of Omaha and Timothy (Helen) of Kearney; daughters, Cheryl (Kurt) Escritt of Pleasanton and Kay (Todd) Milbrath of Mounds View, Minnesota; grandchildren, Jason (Judi) Bockerman, Michelle Garcia, Jacob, Nathanial and Briana Bockerman, Cody Escritt, Benjamin, Caleb, Isaac and Hannah Milbrath; four great-grandchildren; along with sisters-in-law, Betty Bockerman and Bonnie McLeod; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and caregivers
Was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Elmer; and her husband Carl and his parents and eight of his siblings
Kearney Hub, 28 September 2020
BOMBECK, Vaughn G., 83, of Shelton died Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at the family cabin on the Platte River
Private family service: Wednesday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Burial: Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon
Born: April 12, 1937, in Hastings
Parents: Cortland and Melvina “Tootie” (Gearhart) Bombeck
Grew up in Denman on the family farm; graduated from Shelton High School in 1954
Married: Sandra Lowenstein on May 1, 1956, in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Worked for Woodman’s Irrigation for several years, then began to farm on the family farm north of Shelton
Activities: was active member in his community; longtime member of the Shelton Volunteer Fire Department, served as fire chief for several years; past member of the B.P.O.E.; loved music and enjoyed singing in a barbershop quartet for many years; loved to hunt, fish, cook and garden, but most of all he cherished time spent with family
Survivors include his daughters, JoLynn Moffett and husband Mick of Shelton and Pamela Avera of Gibbon; son, Todd Bombeck of St. Simons Island, Georgia; grandchildren and spouses, Melissa and Marc Willis, Tyler and Kate Bombeck, Adair and Jason Reese, Cortney Moffett, Quincy and Angie Schmidt; great-grandchildren, Louis Bombeck, Ann Marie Bombeck, Charlie Bombeck, George Bombeck, Ava Reese, Alec Reese, Isabella Willis, Cooper Willis; sister, Janelle Richardson of Gibbon; nephews, Rod (Margie) Richardson, Brent (Julie) Richardson and Vaughn (Teri) Richardson; cousin, Paul and Linda Leibfarth of Shelton; as well as numerous extended family members, and and his faithful companion, LuLu
Was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sandra Bombeck; infant daughter, Adair; and brother-in-law, Don Richardson
Memorials: Shelton Volunteer Fire Department
Kearney Hub, 5 October 2020
BOYLL, Patricia (Patty), 81, of Grand Island died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at Nebraska Heart Institute in Lincoln
Memorial gathering of friends and family: Sunday at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island
Born: July 31, 1939, in Kearney
Parents: Clarence and Elizabeth Shields
Grew up in Kearney, was a member of First Baptist Church, and attended Kearney High School and Kearney State College
Married: Walter Boyll on March 25, 1959, in Kearney
After marriage, lived in Omaha, North Platte, and then Grand Island; was a sales manager for Miller & Paine and Tupperware Inc.; later lived in Kearney, was an administrative assistant at Faith Christian School; after a short time in Oklahoma, the couple returned to Grand Island
Survivors include her husband, Walter Boyll of Grand Island; children, Deanna Brant (Terry) of Wheatland, Wyoming, Denise Zerr of Lincoln, David Boyll (Debbie) of Lone Tree, Colorado, Doug Boyll of Grand Island, John Boyll (Cherryl) of Anahuac, Texas, and Jana Thompson (Dusty) of Grand Island; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death her parents; brother, Harry Shields; sister, Betty Hall; and son-in-law, Tim Zerr
Kearney Hub, 2 October 2020
BUTLER, Ardith Elaine, 85, of Kearney died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney
Memorials service: Friday at Kearney First United Methodist Church
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Aug. 11, 1935, in Westerville
Parents: Clarence and Lila (Gardner) Allen
Graduated from Ansley High School in 1953
Married: Donald Guy Butler on Sept. 23, 1956, in Broken Bow
Worked for Kearney Public Schools for 23 years at both Northeast and Emerson elementary schools
Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, Don Butler of Kearney; sons, Alan (Jill) of Elkhorn, Jon (Jacquie) Butler of Kearney and Bradley Butler (fiancee, Jessica Messersmith) of Minden; daughter-in-law, Merry Butler of Twin Falls, Idaho; grandchildren, Daniel Butler of Omaha, Craig (Hilary) Butler of Wahoo, Zachary Butler of Des Moines, Drew (Amanda) Butler of Omaha, Hayden Butler of Kansas City, Katie Butler of Kearney, Cole Butler of Columbus, Ohio, McKenna Butler of Lincoln, and Megan Butler of Kearney and Jessica McCleary of Pullman, Washington; sister, Carol Berryman of McCook
Was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Lila Allen; son, David Butler of Kearney; daughter-in-law, Christine Butler of Loomis; and brother-in-law, Rodney Berryman of McCook
Kearney Hub, 13 October 2020
COOPER, Martin Dale, 79, of Kearney died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Memorial service: Friday at New Life Church in Kearney
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Jan. 13, 1941, in Lexington
Parents: Ernest and Ersel (Hedrix) Cooper
Grew up in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School in 1959
Moved to Kearney, 1964, started working for West Pharmaceutical Company, continued there for 39 years; retired in 2003
Married to Sharon for 58 years; had three children and nine grandchildren
Activities: enjoyed reading, traveling, walking, studying the Bible and spending time with his family; member of New Life Church in Kearney, volunteered his time to help with international students, served on the board, taught Sunday school, led Bible study and volunteered at church camp; also volunteered with Meals on Wheels
Survivors include his wife Sharon Cooper of Kearney; son Phillip (Denise) Cooper of Mesa, Arizona; daughters, Victoria (Ron) Cone of Kearney, and Nancy Wise of Kearney; son-in-law, Jeff Wise of Gibbon; brother, Dan Cooper of Kearney; sisters, Ruth Meyer of Lexington and Jeanine (Gary) Jones of Johnson Lake; nine grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends
Martin was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Arlene Halliwell
Memorials: My Bridge Radio or to New Life Kingdom Builders
Kearney Hub, 23 September 2020
DAUEL, Fay Ann, 80, of Colorado died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020
Memorial service: Thursday at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Canon City, Colorado
Born: Feb. 14, 1940, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska
Parents: Ruby and Oscar Hartman
Grew up with four brothers; graduated from Longfellow High School in Kearney
Married Robert Lee Dauel, on June 8, 1958
Worked in a variety of roles throughout her life, including waitressing at Grandpa’s Steakhouse, owning Fay’s Café in Pleasanton and leading detasslers in the Nebraska summers; favorite jobs included cooking at Pleasanton High School with her dear friends and working in social work at PCC in Canon City, Colorado; especially enjoyed working at Sangre de Cristo Community Care as the volunteer coordinator for Hospice West
Activities: loved her family and friends, was happiest when her home was filled with them and their love and laughter; loved decorating her home for the change in seasons and all the holidays
Survivors include her daughter Kim and son-in-law Mark; two grandsons Matthew (Brook) Huffington and David Huffington; her three great-grandchildren, Hayden, Cooper and Eugene. Her grandsons and great-grandchildren; her brothers, Dick, Dan (Bev) and Gary (Kathie); nieces, nephews and other family and friends
Was preceded in death by her husband Bob in March 2020; her parents; and brother Fred
Memorials: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church or Sangre de Cristo Community Care
Kearney Hub, 13 October 2020
DECKER, Robert Lincoln “Bob”, 90, of Kearney died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family
Memorial service: Friday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Robert L. "Bob" Decker, 90, of Kearney died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. Born: Feb. 12, 1930, in North Platte
Parents: John M. and Irma M. (Hoy) Decker
Grew up in North Platte, graduated from North Platte High School in 1949
Military: entered Nebraska National Guard in 1947 in North Platte; proudly served for 18 years reaching the rank of master sergeant
Married: Oct. 15, 1950, Virginia McFarland at the First Christian Church in North Platte, would have celebrated 70 years of marriage later this month
Worked as a clerk at Lyons’ IGA in North Platte and then at Heinz Co. for a short while, then returned to Lyons’ IGA; then worked full time for the Nebraska National Guard as an administrative assistant for a few years; returned to Lyons’ IGA as assistant manager; later worked at Coca-Cola Foods Division for several years; retired in 1990, continued to sell coffee for different companies, then fully retired in 1993
Activities: loved fishing, hunting, camping, gardening and bird watching; in his younger years, loved to dance
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Decker of Kearney; children, John (Valarie) Decker of Fort Lupton, Colorado, Connie Decker Ullman of Kearney and Linda Albrecht of Kearney; grandchildren, Robert Decker, Sally (Ben) Swift, Sarah (Adam) Still, MaryAnn (Kevin) Curtis, Timothy (Heather) Ullman, Gregory Ullman, Matthew (Mindy) Ullman, Stacia Zimmerman, Paula (Brad) Kraft, Karen (Kasey) Frye, Amy Kroll; sister, Shirley Taylor of North Platte; 39 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Claire Altizer; brother, Walter Decker; son-in-law, Michael Albrecht; grandsons, Kenneth Albrecht and Jesse Decker
Kearney Hub, 7 October 2020
DICKSON, Virginia “Jenny” Charlotte, 65, of Kearney died Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Memorial service: later
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney
Born Nov. 10, 1954, in Franklin
Parents: Bernard L. and Patricia A. (Devall) Griffing
Married: June 15, 1992, to David “Dave” W. Dickson in Kearney
Survivors include her husband, Dave Dickson of Kearney; father, Bernard Griffing of Kearney; and her sister, Brenda Foster of Big Sur, California
Kearney Hub, 5 October 2020
DREW, Marilyn M., 84, of Trumbull died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at the Harvard Rest Haven
Service: Oct. 10, at Trumbull United Methodist Church
Burial: Inland Cemetery
Mortuary: Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home, Hastings
Born: Nov. 2, 1935, in Elm Creek
Parents: Robert W. and Thelma B. (Young) Peterson
Graduated from high school in 1953
Married: Kenneth Drew on May 24, 1953; he preceded her in death on Aug. 28, 2015
Was a homemaker
Activities: member of Trumbull United Methodist Church, Clay County Extension Club for many years and Eagles Club; loved to travel with her husband and they were members of numerous camping clubs; enjoyed dressing up as a clown for parades and events; went to Mexico for a mission trip; liked to do needlework, paint, read and crafts; continued her strong motherly instinct through foster parenting and helping her grandchildren
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Douglas and Kathy Drew, Judy and William O’Donnell and Monte and Diana Drew; son-in-law, Daniel Ott; grandchildren and their spouses, Matthew and Bevin Drew, Heathe Drew and fiancee, Shelby Behrendt, Casey and Heidi Drew, Aaron and Kelly O’Donnell, Danyelle and Ed Scott, Michelle England, Anastasia and Nathan Most, and Drew and Kali Ott; great-grandchildren, Theodore Drew, Macy Drew, Quinn O’Donnell, Kane O’Donnell, Kenlea Scott, Hayden Most, Kate Most, Henrik Most and baby of Nathan and Anastasia Most, on the way; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Loris Peterson; sisters-in-law, Roberta Drew, Alda Drew, Cheryl Vannier and LaRae Drew, along with many other family members
Was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth Drew; daughter, Sheree Su (Drew) Ott; an infant son; sister, Janice Reiter; brothers-in-law, Darrell Reiter, Neil Drew, Max Drew, Glenn Drew, Jerry Vannier and Dean Pape; sister-in-law, Elaine Pape; mother-in-law and spouse, Dora and Otis Mundell; and father-in-law, Louis Drew
Memorials: Harvard Rest Haven
Kearney Hub, 12 October 2020
FISHER, Josena Marie, 58, of Kearney died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at her home
Graveside service: later at Herman Cemetery, Herman, Nebraska
Born: March 15, 1962, in Kearney to Karen Marie Fisher
Survivors include her children, Cole Fisher and Jeremey Fisher; mother, Karen Fisher; brothers, Russell Reitzer of Morgan, Texas, David Reitzer of Kearney and Chad Mason of Colorado; sister, Sarah Chapin of Kearney and Debra Phillips; two granddaughters; and one great-granddaughter
Kearney Hub, 2 October 2020
FRANKS, Beverly, 83, of Kearney died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at Mount Carmel Home in Kearney
Funeral service: Tuesday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Burial: Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon
Born: June 4, 1937, in Kearney
Parents: Earl and Esther (Lyons) Dancer
Grew up in Gibbon; graduated from Gibbon High School in 1956
Married: Donald O. Franks on Dec. 27, 1956, in Hastings
Together with Donald, served in ministry at the Church of God of Prophecy, serving in Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska
Activities: enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and going to garage sales; most of all, loved spending time with her family; member of Church of God of Prophecy
Survivors include her children, Mike Franks and his wife Gerri of Gibbon, Debbie Dye and her husband Bill of Canon City, Colorado, and Rick Franks and his wife Pamela of Gibbon; sister-in-law, Lois Hyde of Kearney; nine grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter along with many other relatives and friends
Was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Franks; son, Steven R. Franks; her parents; brother Roger Dancer; and her sister Joyce Ash
Kearney Hub, 3 October 2020
FRITZ, Marlene M., 83, of Grand Island died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at Good Samaritan Village in Grand Island
Funeral service: Tuesday at All Faiths Funeral Home
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Born: May 21, 1937, on a farm north of Ravenna
Parents: George and Rose (Krs) Chizek
Received her education from Ravenna Public Schools and went to work as soon as she could
Married: June 3, 1956, to Arlow Fritz at Grace Lutheran Church in Pleasanton
After marriage, lived near Poole
Activities: past member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ravenna, current member of Peace Lutheran Church in Grand Island; loved to cook and her specialty was cinnamon rolls and doughnuts; enjoyed playing dominoes, Aggravation, pitch and pinochle with neighbors, friends and family; liked polka music; read romance novels in her spare time, and collected recipes from of magazines; had a wonderful family and friends, loved to be with her grandchildren
Survivors include her son, Arlen; grandchildren, Kailey Fritz of Grand Island and Spencer Fritz of Chicago; along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her parents, husband Arlow in 2009, and sister, Amy
Kearney Hub, 10 October 2020
FURNISS, Robert G. “Bob”, 69, of Kearney died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, at his home
Memorial service: Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Burial with military rites: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Oct. 30, 1950, in Grand Island
Parents: Robert W. and Catherine (LeMasters) Furniss
Graduated from Ogallala High School, continued his education at the University of Wyoming
Married: Carol Hanson on Dec. 12, 1970, in Denver
Worked for Western Electric and then AT&T in Denver
Military: U.S.Army, April 1971 -1973, served during Vietnam
Lived in Denver, moved to Stratton in 1996; was employed by the village of Stratton; moved to Kearney in 2016
Activities: enjoyed hunting, fishing, doing crossword puzzles and was an avid reader of Vietnam history
Survivors include his wife, Carol; daughter, Andrea and Neil Kemp; grandchildren, D.J. Kemp and Kinley Kemp, all of Kearney; mother, Catherine Furniss of Kearney; sister, Cathy and Steve Miller of Santa Fe; brother, Gary Furniss of Burnsville, Minnesota; brothers-in-law, Andy and Vicki Hanson of Kearney and Dan and Barb Hanson of Broken Bow; and sisters-in-law, Patti and Gary Nicholson of Beatrice and Cindy and Scott Murphy of Kearney
Was preceded in death by his father; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roger and Yvonne Hanson; and sister-in-law, Kathy Furniss
Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association
Kearney Hub, 29 September 2020
GLASSER, Phyllis “Elaine”, 82, of Kearney died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at her home
Graveside service: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary:O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: June 15, 1938
Parents: Marion and Opal (Emmett) Winger of Brush, Colorado
Was an only child, grew up in Brush, and graduated from Brush High School in 1956; enjoyed the activities of the close-knit farm community including 4-H, excelled in sewing, made all of her own clothes including her wedding dress; loved square dancing
Worked for an attorney in Brush
Obtained a degree in office management from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, was hired as a legal secretary for the district attorney there
Married: Marvin Glasser on Sept 1, 1963
After marriage, worked for the CSU Department of Forestry while her husband worked for the Atomic Energy Commission in the CSU department of Atmospheric Science; moved to Kearney in 1970; taught for 12 years at the First United Methodist Pumpkin Patch preschool; began at Cabela's in 1990, retired at the age of 80 in 2018; was known as “The Princess” because of her work ethic and her array of beautiful hand sewn clothes; had a voice and manner that could calm and charm the most irate customer
Activities: enjoyed trips to Alaska or the Caribbean and attending a tailgate party at the Governor’s Mansion; member of Kearney First United Methodist Church and of Eastern Star; was an avid reader
Survivors include her husband, Marvin Glasser of Kearney; and sons, Brian Glasser and Kevin Glasser, both of Kearney
Was preceded in death by her parents
Memorials: Kearney Area Animal Shelter
Kearney Hub, 16 October 2020
HOLT, Debborah "Debbie" Fern, 61, of Omaha, formerly of Kearney, died Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, at her home
Funeral mass: Monday at St. James Catholic Church
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Sept. 10, 1959, in Rapid City, South Dakota
Parents: Erwin Holt Jr. and Dorothy (Hannah) Holt
Lived in Belle Fourche, South Dakota; relocated to Gordon and attended school there; finished high school in Kearney; graduated from Kearney State College in 1980
Spent a year in Connecticut as a nanny; later moved back to Kearney, worked for her father at Modern Cleaners; later moved to southern California and worked in the small business equipment industry; returned to Nebraska in 2012, lived in Omaha, worked at Midwest Office Automations as the office manager
Activities: family was most important to Debbie, along with her friends and her job; loved to sew and quilt, cook, bake professional cakes and raise her chickens; will be remembered for always lending a helping hand for bridal and baby showers, graduations and many parties
Survivors include her siblings, Mary Kay (Jim) Meduna of Omaha, Stephen Holt of Kearney and Jennifer (John P.) Schroeder of Kearney; nephews, John Robert Schroeder, Jared (Ashley) Schroeder, Joshua (Melissa) Schroeder, Spencer Meduna and Evan Meduna; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Michael, Mozzie, Traven and Kyler Schroeder, Brynlee and Atlee Schroeder, Kinlee and Amarie Ott and Naiyah Schroeder
Was preceded in death by her parents
Kearney Hub, 1 October 2020
JONAS, John William, 83, of Lincoln died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, in Lincoln
Memorial Mass: Monday at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church in Lincoln
Burial: Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell
Born: Aug. 18, 1937, in Atkinson
Parents: William and Josephine Jonas
Graduated from Burwell High School in 1955
Military: United States Army
Worked at Kearney State College, retired in 1993 and moved to Lincoln in 2003
Activities: was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Council in Kearney
Survivors include his son, William “Bill” R. (Sally) Jonas of Lincoln; daughter, Debra (Don) Sladky of Cibolo, Texas; granddaughter, Megan (Cris) Grey of San Antonio; great-grandson, Cayden Grey of San Antonio; and sister, Dorothy (Harry) Klimek of Kearney
Was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Melvin, Harry and Kenneth Jonas; and sister, Violet Adamek
Kearney Hub, 10 October 2020
JUDD, Brenda Y., 66, of Kearney died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Funeral: Tuesday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Born: Jan. 28, 1954, in Kearney
Parents: Everett and Norma (Benge) Johnson
Was raised in Gibbon, graduated from Gibbon High School with the class of 1972
Married: Neil Schade; had one son together
Married: July 14, 2007, Bernie Judd
Worked as a med aide at Cambridge Court for 23 years, retired in 2011
Activities: enjoyed making crafts, crocheting and her flowers; loved to go for drives and to spend time with her family
Survivors include her husband, Bernie Judd of Kearney; son, Brian Schade of Wood River; stepchildren, Bob (Myree) Judd of Washington, Brian Judd of Kearney, Mike (Heather) Judd of Central City and Andrea Williamson of Kearney; numerous grandchildren; siblings, Carla Smallcomb, David Johnson, Judy (Wes) Miller and Doug (Sandy) Johnson, all of Gibbon, Kristi (Dave) Martensen of Leigh, and Bob (Crystal) Johnson of Minden; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law Jim Smallcomb
Kearney Hub, 25 September 2020
LANE, James K., Ph.D., 71, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Fort Collins, Colorado
Mortuary: Goes Funeral Care in Fort Collins
Born: July 27, 1949, in Kearney, Nebraska
Parents: Dr. L. Dean and Frances J. (Bliss) Lane
Attended public schools in Kearney, graduated from Kearney Public High School in 1967; attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, for two years, concentrating in biomedical engineering and biology, and worked for 18 months in Ames, Iowa; attended Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, concentrated in philosophy, humanities and literature, received a bachelor’s degree from Macalester; graduated with Distinction in Philosophy; was selected to Phi Beta Kappa; and was a finalist for the 1973 Rhodes Scholarship competition; worked for four years in a brain research laboratory at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, rising from laboratory technician to research associate; enrolled in the graduate program in physiology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, completed his dissertation research in the computerized analysis of the anatomical organization of the primate association cortex thought responsible for directed visual attention; received his Ph.D. in 1982
Moved from academics into industry; worked at HRB Systems in State College, rise from engineer to staff engineer during that time; was a co-founder of the Signal Technology Program of SRI International in State College in 1993, and worked there until his retirement in 2011; specialized in the design of large, computerized signal collection and processing facilities; retired and moved to Fort Collins in 2011
Activities: was an avid reader in general scientific and computer engineering disciplines, and an appreciator of fine art and chamber music; member of the Society for Neuroscience, the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), the IEEE Computer Society, the IEEE Communications Society, the IEEE Remote Sensing Society, the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS); was also a member of and donor to the Fort Collins City-Run Broadband Committee
Survivors include his sister, Linda Lane-Hamilton (David Hamilton) of Williamsburg, Virginia; brother, Robert Alan Lane of Omaha; sister, Nancy Lee Lane of Kearney; and niece, Jessica Emma Johnson of Cincinnati
Memorials: donor’s preferred charity
Kearney Hub, 26 September 2020
LARSEN, Nancy, 75, of Kearney died Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. in her home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer
Funeral mass: Oct. 3 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Interment: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Aug. 16, 1945, in Omaha
Parents: Ruth (Oliverius) and R.B Wilson
Graduated from Kearney High School, received a bachelor of education from Kearney State College
Taught high school business and English in Omaha and Elm Creek prior to starting a family
Married: Ron Larsen, on July 30, 1966
Activities: throughout her life enjoyed running, tennis, lake life, skiing, shopping, watching her children and grandchildren perform and play sports, volunteering for hospice, watching “The Young and the Restless,” listening to country music and spending recent winters at their home in Arizona; had a home-based business with Premier Designs Jewelry for 27 years; enjoyed her leadership roles and relationship with the home office and her downline; member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Kearney
Survivors include her husband, children, Troy Larsen (Kara Gappa) of Chesterfield, Missouri, Crystal Kutlilek (Bill) of Lincoln and Lyndsey Dombrosky (Brad) of Elkhorn; ten grandchildren; and many dear friends
Memorials: Prince of Peace Catholic Church, or Children’s Hospital Foundation of Omaha
Kearney Hub, 24 September 2020
LIERMAN, Jerald G. “Jerry”, 81, of Kearney died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at Bethany Home in Minden
Funeral: Thursday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Sept. 23, 1939, in Norfolk
Parents: Gilbert and Francis (Love) Lierman
Graduated from Stanton High School in 1957
Had the profession of golf course superintendent for 46 years at courses like Omaha and Kearney country clubs
Married: Nov. 13, 1982, Nancy Ann Chvala; raised one son, Kyle Jerald Lierman
Activities: had a talent for working on machinery and landscaping; had an impressive collection of antique cars and tractors; was known for his devotion to his faith and his kindness to others
Survivors include his wife, Nancy; his son, Kyle; his brother, Rance; his sister, Janice (Lierman) Denker; and several nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert; his mother, Francis; his sister, Shirley; his father-in-law, Robert Chvala Sr.; and his mother-in-law, Doris Chvala
Kearney Hub, 29 September 2020
LOUCKS, Norman, 57, of Mount Blana, Colorado, formerly of Kearney, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at his home
Celebration of life gathering: Oct. 17 at the ERC building at Yanney Heritage Park, in Kearney
Born: Nov. 1, 1962, in Burton, Kansas
Parents: Leonard Loucks and Carol (Loucks) McIntosh
Graduated from Kearney High School in 1981; attended technical school in Hastings and studied welding
Lived in numerous towns in Nebraska and Oklahoma during the years, working construction, for the most part
Activities: was a devoted father to his son, Rylie
Survivors include his son, Rylie; his mother, Carol McIntosh of North Platte; father and stepmother, Leonard and Julia Loucks of Merkel, Texas; brother, Gary (Betty) Johnson; sisters, Gail Buller of Lincoln and Geri (Scott) Roman of Boone, North Carolina; seven nieces, one nephew and many other relatives and friends
Was preceded in death by his grandparents; stepfathers, Amiel DeBrie and Deward McIntosh; and brothers, Gene Johnson and Mark Loucks
Kearney Hub, 10 October 2020
LUCE, Viola “Vi” Sharon, 80, of Kearney died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at Mount Carmel - Keens Memorial Home in Kearney
Service: Monday at Grace Lutheran Church in Pleasanton
Burial: St. John’s Cemetery, southeast of Pleasanton. Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born: July 20, 1940, in Franklin County
Parents: Ira F. Hunt and Rixtie (DeRiese) Hunt
Attended grade school in Edison and Franklin County, graduating high school in Oxford
Married: Clyde Luce on July 16, 1958
Believed and lived a life centered around her faith, which brought her an understanding to achieve peace with our Lord Jesus Christ and that one must have spiritual, emotional, physical and mental health; achieved this walking around the section, researching and eating foods that nourished the mind, soul and body; also spent time in Scripture reading the Bible at her kitchen table
Survivors include her children, Jody Luce of Grand Island, Julie Finke (Ron) of Kearney, Jeffrey Luce (Patty) of Thornton, Colorado, Jane Valenzuela of Kearney and Jason Luce (Jennifer) of Foxfield, Colorado; 11 grandchildren, Eric Luce (Meghan), Brian Luce (Brandy), Noel Luce (Dre White), Jesse Luce-Valenzuela (Jaz), Cydney Luce-Valenzuela, Kurt Luce, Rosie Luce, Nicolas Luce, Henlee Luce, Hadley Luce and Holden Luce; six great-grandchildren, Raelynn, Ayzia, Lyric, Brandon, Dezi and Jesse; and brother, Willis Hunt of Hastings
Was preceded in death by her husband Clyde; her parents, Ira and Rixtie; sister, Lois; brother, Bob; along with many aunts, uncles and cousins, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law
Memorials: Alzheimer’s Foundation or Grace Lutheran Church
Kearney Hub, 3 October 2020
MARTIN, Floyd “J.R.” E., Jr., 63, of Kearney, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Cozad Community Hospital
Memorial service: Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral Home in Kearney
Born: December 20, 1956 in Kimball
Parents: Peggy J. (VanMark) and Floyd E. Martin, Sr.
Attended Kearney High School, later earned his GED
Worked at several restaurants around the area as a cook and later for the Kearney Cab Company as a driver
Activities: enjoyed playing darts, motorcycles, Kansas State Football and cooking; was often at Perkins enjoying a cup of coffee; cherished spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren
Surviving relatives include his daughters, Donna Wery and her husband Jeff of Bloomington, Jule Martin of Kearney, Andrea Martin of Minden and Jessica Martin and significant other Alberto Martinez of Holdrege; siblings, Randall Martin of Omaha, Charles (Teri) Martin of Kearney, Angela (Rex) Amack of Lincoln, Karen Martin of Kearney, Ronald (Michelle) Martin of Harvard, Thomas (Melissa) Martin of Gibbon, Mike (Rene) Martin of Stamford, NE, Pearl (Doug) Ghotto of Aurora, and Nancy (Dwayne) Williams of Franklin; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; other extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by his mother
Kearney Hub, 13 October 2020
MATSON, Darlene June, 88, of Kearney died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Memorial service: Saturday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Interment: later
Born: May 19, 1932, in Britton, South Dakota
Parents: John Henry and Emma Louise (Nelson) Kallemeyn
Grew up in Langford, South Dakota, and Stuart, Nebraska; graduated from Stuart High School
Married: Alvin Lee Matson on Aug. 26, 1950, in Crawford
After marriage, lived in Crawford, worked for Carroll’s Residential Care and Carroll’s Skilled Nursing in California; also worked for Batterton Waterproofing in York and then at TBK Transmissions and the American Red Cross in Kearney
Activities: member of the First Lutheran Church in Langford, South Dakota, and Chapel of the Sea in Carlsbad, California
Survivors include her sons, Curtis Matson and his wife Chris of Nashville, James Matson and his wife Deb of Kearney, Wayne Matson and his wife Tina of Kearney; daughters, Cherie Gbur and her husband Ed of Bandon, Oregon, and Randa Salazar and her husband Craig of Lincoln; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Johnny and Michael; brother, Kenneth Kallemeyn; and her sister, Beverly Brown
Memorials: Kearney Area Animal Shelter
Kearney Hub, 7 October 2020
MAXON, James Allen, 76, of Kearney died Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney
Memorial service: Wednesday at the Evangelical Free Church in Kearney
Burial: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Oct. 20, 1943, in Omaha
Parents: Oliver and Elsie (Schoenrock) Maxon
Was raised in Ong, moved with his family to Eustis; was a 1961 graduate of Eustis High School, then attended Kearney State College for two years
Military: United States Air Force, was honorably discharged in 1969
Returned to Kearney to finish his degree from KSC
Married: Beverly Wheeler on June 14, 1969, in Elwood
Owned and operated Maxon Insurance, retired in 2015
Activities: enjoyed fishing and collecting antique fishing lures; member of the Kearney Evangelical Free Church, the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club and was one of the founders of the Fort Kearny Bass Club
Survivors include his wife, Bev Maxon of Kearney; children, Shannon (Jeff) Allensworth of Denver, Ryan (Rachel) Maxon of Lincoln and Scott (Lyndsey) Maxon of Colorado Springs; grandchildren, Jonah, Lauren and Katelynn Allensworth, Maria and Jenna Maxon, and Cora and Eisley Maxon; brother, David (Winona) Maxon of Lincoln; sister, Mary (Jerry) Munsell of Kearney; sisters-in-law, Joan Maxon of Grand Island and Bev Maxon of Omaha; as well as several extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Brooke Maxon; brothers, Donald and Thomas Maxon; and sister, Judith Melvin
Kearney Hub, 15 October 2020
MAY, Leila V., 88, of Kearney died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney
Funeral service: Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Prairie Center Cemetery at Haven’s Chapel
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: June 26, 1932, on a farm south of Berwyn
Parents: Rolland Roy and Caroline Albertina (Peterson) Rhodes
Grew up in many different areas of Custer and Valley County; attended high school in Ord and Mason City, graduated in 1950; had studied normal training and taught school right out of high school at District 55 in Buffalo County; attended two years of college at Kearney State Teachers College; also taught at District 24 for one year before returning to District 55
Married: June 19, 1955, Harold LeRoy May, at the Methodist Church in Riverdale
After marriage, lived in rural Buffalo County, then bought a farm in Divide Township where they currently resided; taught only one more year after being married and then became a full-time homemaker; two daughters were born into the family and the third came as a 10-year-old on Leila’s birthday; worked part time at Coast to Coast Store
Activities: served in the Divide Township election board for many years; active member of the United Methodist Church at Haven’s Chapel, taught VBS, Youth Group, Sunday school and was active member of the United Methodist Women, served as an officer of the UMW for the Central District for many years; volunteered at the Good Samaritan Hospital Surgery Lounge for more than 25 years; was active in the 4-H program and was a co-leader to her daughters’ club; loved her flowers, especially roses and shared them with others; in later years when unable to volunteer, continued to encourage people in her church family by phone; family was very important to her; cared for her grandchildren while their mother worked
Survivors include her husband, Harold of Kearney; brother, Richard (Lois) of Palm Coast, Florida; daughters, Patricia May of Plymouth, Shirley May of rural Kearney and Diana (Jeff) Petr of Riverdale; three grandchildren, Jessie (Mike) Wolf of Lincoln, Jacob Petr of Plainfield, Illinois, and Jared Petr (fiancé Rachel Shadley) of Lincoln; two great-grandchildren, Jaxon McMullen and Gage Wolf, both of Lincoln; uncle, Marvin Rhodes of Lincoln; aunt, Marcella Welch of Rockville, Maryland; Harold’s siblings, Phyllis Roker, Bill and Sue May, Dorothy Miller and John and Evelyn May; along with many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Russell and wife Deanna Rhodes; sister-in-law, Helen (Wayne) Steinmeyer; and brothers-in-law, Dick Roker and Donald Miller
Memorials: Haven’s Chapel Methodist Church or First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 19 October 2020
MENDOZA, Nazarena, 85, of Kearney died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, at her home
Service: later
Born: April 18, 1935, in Torrington, Wyoming
Parents: Diego and Caroline (Hernandez) Magdaleno
Grew up in Minatare, graduated from Minatare High School
Married: 1962, to Blas Mendoza in Scottsbluff
After marriage, lived in Scottsbluff, raised their family there; moved to Kearney in 1966; worked at Good Samaritan Hospital in housekeeping, retired after 29 years of employment
Activities: coming from a big family, knew the value of hard work, enjoyed cooking; will be remembered for keeping a meticulous house
Survivors include her husband, Blas Mendoza of Kearney; sons, Joe Mendoza of Kearney and Jerry Mendoza of Omaha; daughter, Teri (Jim) Wilson of Kearney; grandchildren, Chelsea (Lee) Bickerstaff of Kissimmee, Florida, Lindsey (Matthew) Schmitz of Zionsville, Indiana, and Mattie Wilson of Boulder, Colorado; great-grandchildren, Olivia Mendoza, and Asher, Uriah and Isaiah Bickerstaff; siblings, Diego Magdaleno of California, Dave Magdaleno of Gering, Ernest Magdaleno of Minatare, Gilbert Magdaleno of Gering and Tom Magdaleno of Colorado; sisters, Rita Hernandes of Wyoming, Angeline Ramirez of Minatare and Mabel Castillo of Colorado; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends
Kearney Hub, 12 October 2020
MONTGOMERY, Michael “Mike” Joe, 60, of Kearney died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, at his home in Kearney
Memorial service: Monday at Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: later
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Aug. 31, 1960, in Grand Island
Parents: Donald and Marie (Marshall) Montgomer
Graduated from Kearney High School in 1978; later attended Milford Technical College, majored in automotive repair
Worked in automotive repair and also construction
Became disabled several years ago after a serious motorcycle accident; was a lover of animals and spent many hours volunteering at the animal shelter; also enjoyed fishing and tinkering with automobiles
Surviving relatives include his mother and stepfather, Marie and Keith Danburg of Kearney; brothers, Dan Montgomery and Dick (Nadine) Montgomery, all of Kearney; stepsisters, Barb (Stan) Knuth, Sue Cleaver and Cindi Mayo; uncle, David Marshall; several cousins and other relatives
Was preceded in death by his father, Don Montgomery; stepfather, Al Ockinga; uncle, Dr. Larry Joe Marshall; grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins
Kearney Hub, 10 October 2020
OESTRIECHER, Riley, 76 of Kearney, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha
Graveside service: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 at the Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: June 15, 1944, in Hermiston, Oregon
Parents: Joseph O. and Verna T. (Dabney) Oestreicher
Graduated from Hermiston High School and later relocated to the Kearney area
Worked at the University of Nebraska at Kearney from 1973 until his retirement in 2009; primarily worked in Copeland Hall and Warner Hall as a custodian, facilities management and planning; received the Employee Achievement Award from UNK in April 2009
Was a loyal friend to those who knew him; warmed a lot of hearts and made a lot of friends
Survivors include: many friends that he considered family
Was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, two stepsisters and a stepbrother
Kearney Hub, 28 September 2020
OLIVER, Gregory L., 69, of Allen, Texas, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, at his home
Private celebration of life and inurnment: Oct. 10 at the United Methodist Church in Shelton
Born: March 24, 1951, in Kearney
Lived in Shelton until 1956; grew up in Port Hueneme, California; received his education at Hueneme High School, graduated with the class of 1969; was baptized June 20, 1971, with his nephew Richard W. Edwards II at All Saints Episcopal Church in Oxnard, California
Moved back to Nebraska, 1975; began his 11-year career with Eaton Corporation in Kearney; moved with his family to Gilbert, Arizona, in 1986, lived and worked there, retired in 2018; then moved to Allen, Texas to be near his daughter and her family
Married: Nov. 26, 1977, to Cheryl Martin of Kearney
Activities: loved hunting, fishing and camping out on weekends; was an avid sports fan, favorite teams were the Dallas Cowboys and the Nebraska Cornhuskers; was also an exceptional handyman and could fix or repair just about anything; was always willing to help if someone was in need; loved spending time with his grandchildren, attended as many of their school programs and sports activities as possible
Survivors include his son, Jason Oliver of San Tan Valley, Arizona; his daughter, Jenny and son-in-law Nick Johnson; grandchildren, Payson, Rigdon, Taft, Merritt and Renner Johnson of Allen, Texas; sister, Becky and brother-in-law Byron Hock of Bertrand; sisters-in-law, Lana Oliver of Roseburg, Oregon, and Brenda Oliver of Kearney; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends
Was preceded in death by his parents, Merton and Blanche Inez Oliver; and brothers, David, Mert Jr. and Roger Oliver
Memorial: Shelton Cemetery
Kearney Hub, 30 September 2020
RISKOWSKI, Thomas “Tom” Allen, 50, of Kearney died Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, at his home
Memorial service: Monday, Sept 28, at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Born: Dec. 20, 1969, in Kearney
Parents: James and Patricia (Almaguer) Riskowski
Grew up in Kearney and graduated from Kearney High School in 1988
Married: Tavis Baker on October 27, 2001, in Kearney
Was a lifelong resident of Kearney; worked for Kearney Public School in the maintenance department
Activities: always loved spending time with his children and grandchildren; also enjoyed fishing every chance he could get
Survivors include his wife, Tavis Riskowski of Kearney; sons, Dillon Riskowski and his significant other, Paxie Huckins, and James (Bubba) Seivert and his significant other, Heather Bailon, all of Kearney; daughters, Madison (Riskowski) Thompson and her husband, Zach, of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Tina Arguello and her significant other, Rob Whitson, of Kearney, Leera Dutton and her husband, John, of Kearney, Casey Seivert of Kearney, and Brittney Seivert and her fiancé, Kirk Peterson, of Funk; father, James Riskowski of Kearney; brother, Chris Riskowski of Kearney; sister, Jody Riskowski of Kearney; 15 grandchildren; as well as extended family and several friends
Was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Almaguer-Burmaster, and his fraternal and maternal grandparents
Kearney Hub, 24 September 2020
RODEHORST, Lee Albert, 89, of Kearney, formerly of Pleasanton, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society - St. John’s in Kearney
Funeral service: Friday, September 25, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Pleasanton
Burial: St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Pleasanton, military honors
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Oct. 22, 1930, in Pleasanton
Parents: Edwin H. and Clara H. (Valentine) Rodehorst
Attended rural schools in Buffalo County, graduated from Pleasanton High School with the class of 1948
Military: U.S. Army in 1952-1953; was stationed in Germany for 18 months with a border patrol unit during the Korean War
Returned to the family farm
Activities: volunteered his time as a member of the Divide Township Board and also the ASCS Committee; was an avid bowler, served on the Kearney Bowling Association Board for five years, was president for two years; later was elected to the Kearney Bowling Association Hall of Fame; member of Grace Lutheran Church in Pleasanton and a 50-year member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Married: April 5, 1986, to Betty (Parker) Zwiener on April 5, 1986, in Pleasanton; gained five children
Survivors include his daughters, Lorrie (Zwiener) Moylan and husband Joseph of Elkhorn, Melanie (Zwiener) Klingelhoefer of Amherst, April (Zwiener) Roggasch and husband Roger of Riverdale; sons, Craig Zwiener and wife Teresa of Bennington, and Shayne Zwiener and wife Denise of Pleasanton; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four nieces and one nephew
Was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bernard "Leon" Rodehorst; wife, Betty Zwiener-Rodehorst; and grandson, Luke Roggasch
Memorials: Grace Lutheran Church, Pleasanton
Kearney Hub, 23 September 2020
RUNYAN, Anne, 61, of Shelton died Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Service: later
Cremation has been chosen
Burial: Shelton Memorial Cemetery
Born: Dec. 1, 1958, in Sandstone, Minnesota
Parents: Rev. Ric and Mary (Williams) Heintz
Growing up, lived in many places including Cheney, Washington, Avonlea, Saskatchewan, Canada, Lyman, Elm Creek, Springview and Guide Rock; graduated from Guide Rock High School in 1976; attended Central Community College-Hastings, received her degree as a legal secretary
Married: Robert “Bob” Runyan on May 31, 1979, at Harmon Park in Kearney
After marriage, lived in in Taylor, Indianola and Shelton; was employed as a legal secretary with Conrad Ericson in Burwell, Randall Alexander in Kearney and Larry Bredthauer in Grand Island
Activities: member of the Shelton United Methodist Church, appreciated the friends and fellowship there; hobbies included doing word puzzles, watching the Game Show Network, and “Little House on the Prairie"; loved music, played the flute, piano, and sang in the choir until she was not able; loved traveling for vacations to visit with family members and friends
Survivors include her husband, Robert “Bob” Runyan of Shelton; son, Chase Runyan who resides at Mosaic in Axtell; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Paula and Peter McLaughlin of Peachland, British Columbia, Canada, and Zoe and Ted Adams of Derry, New Hampshire; two brothers and sister-in-law, Olaf and Laurie Heintz of Socorro, New Mexico, and Trygg Heintz of Livingston, Montana; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gloria Heintz of Lewiston, Idaho, Rodger Runyan of Columbus, Vera and LeRoy Clinger of Kearney, the Rev. John and Chris Runyan of Montevideo, Minnesota, and Carol and Anthony Gyhra of Auburn
Was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Erin Runyan; three brothers, Leiff Heintz, Eric Heintz and Ruddy Heintz; and her nephew, Ethan Heintz
Kearney Hub, 30 September 2020
SCHROEDER, Juanita "Nita", 93, of Kearney died Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at Mother Hull Home in Kearney
Funeral service: Wednesday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Burial: Overton Cemetery
Born: April 17, 1927, in Sumner
Parents: Archie and Esther (Cox) Robinson
Grew up in the Elm Creek area, graduated from Elm Creek High School in 1944
Married: Feb. 19, 1945, to William Schroeder in Phillipsburg, Kansas
Farmed together, retired and moved to Kearney in 1983; worked at Kaufmann-Wernert and then So-Fro Fabric
Activities: longtime member of the First Christian Church in Elm Creek and later Kearney, was involved in numerous activities and groups; enjoyed sewing and crafts, but most of all, loved spending time with her family
Survivors include her children, Larry (Cyndi) Schroeder of Kearney and Bonnie (Bill) Botsford of Kearney; daughter-in-law, Lois Ann Schroeder of Gering; brothers, Eugene (Phyllis) Robinson of Holdrege and Glen Robinson of Lexington; sister, Jenalee (Donovan) Brodine of Kearney; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Schroeder; son, Lonnie Schroeder; and sister-in-law, Rita Ann Robinson
Kearney Hub, 12 October 2020
SCOTT, Christine “Chris”, 61 of Kearney, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Memorial service: Tuesday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Interment:later, next to her parents in North Lake, Wisconsin
Born: June 13, 1959, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Parents: James and Carolyn (Benson) Stapleton
Graduated from Arrowhead High School in Hartland, Wisconsin, in 1978
Visited her aunt and uncle, Bill and Lois Benson in Kearney; and decided to remain here
Married: May, 1980, to Donald Scott; had two boys together; later divorced
Worked at Kaufmann Wernert and Horizon Designs; then lived in Minden for about 8 years; moved to Grand Island to be closer to her grandkids; later returned to Kearney
Activities: took great pride in being called Grandma Chris or Nana Chris; enjoyed sewing and volunteered her time to sew for the local chapter of “Sewing for Babies;” enjoyed working part time at Casey’s and Ace Hardware in Minden; also worked at Wal-Mart in Grand Island and later transferred to Kearney before her health forced her to retire
Survivors include her sons, James (Courtney) Scott of Giltner and Jonathan Scott of O’Fallon, Missouri; grandchildren, Corey Ott, Makenzie, Haylee, James Jr., Ryan and Sophie Scott, Cameron and KeyLee Scott; siblings, Craig Stapleton of North Lake, Wisconsin, Carey Stapleton of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Cheryl Piel of Sussex, Wisconsin and Cindy Stapleton of North Lake, Wisconsin; aunt, Lois Benson of Kearney; as well as several nieces, nephews and other extended relatives and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents
Kearney Hub, 25 September 2020
STEINHAUSER, Kathleen “Kathy” A., 69, of Kearney died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at her home
Service: Tuesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: June 14, 1951, in Burwell
Parents: Harold and Margaret (Boro) Klinginsmith
Graduated from Kearney Catholic High School in 1969
Married: Dan Steinhauser on June 7, 1969, in Kearney
After marriage, lived in Riverdale for 39 years, raised three children; moved to Kearney in 2011
Worked at Amherst Irrigation, the Riverdale Elevator and C.V.I. in Kearney for 26 years
Activities: loved decorating her home, cooking large holiday meals, spending time with friends and family, and making friends; enjoyed attending Kearney Community Theatre and her grandchildren’s events, binge-watching HGTV, playing pitch and pinochle, camping, and collecting teapots
Survivors include her husband, Dan of Kearney; daughters, Laurie and Doug Lee Sr. of Minden, Dr. Shannon Steinhauser and Dr. Arthur Epstein of Phoenix; son, Dr. Justin and Nicole Steinhauser of Lincoln; grandchildren, Doug Lee Jr. and wife Kylie, Zac Lee, Joe Lee, Bella Steinhauser and Natalie Steinhauser; great-grandson, Jaxon Lee; mother, Margaret Klinginsmith of Kearney; sisters, Sherry Klinginsmith of Minden, Angie and Ronnie Plambeck of Kearney; brothers, Brad and Maureen Klinginsmith of Grand Island and Dr. John and Julie Klinginsmith of Kearney; and brothers-in-law, Harlan and Marlene Steinhauser of Amherst and Don Kreutzer of Amherst
Was preceded in death by her father, sisters-in-law, Sharon Kay and Karen Ann Steinhauser, Connie Kreutzer, and Reva and Harry Wempen. Memorials: American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association
Kearney Hub, 26 September 2020
STEVENS, Adyn Michael, 11, of Kearney died peacefully on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at his home surrounded by family after a brave battle with brain cancer
Private family service: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Celebration of life: Saturday, Oct. 10, at Buffalo County Fairgrounds Ag Pavilion
Born: April 22, 2009, in Gothenburg
Parents: Hannah Sophia and Patrick Lane Stevens
Was a well-mannered boy with a heart of gold; loved soccer and playing with his Legos
Survivors include his parents, Hannah and Patrick Stevens; sister, Adyson Stevens; maternal grandparents, James and Marci Dockweiler; paternal grandmother, Denise Warta; aunts and uncles, Dexter (Danielle) Dockweiler, Brett Dockweiler, Mandy (Brandon) Goodenow and Alyssa (Blaine Quintana) Preitauer; cousins, Emma Dockweiler, Brayden, Ian, Taylor and Chloe Smith, Trey and Ryden Goodenow, Alize DeLaTorre and Amya Quintana
Kearney Hub, 5 October 2020
STOVALL, Bradley K., 63, of Kearney died Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at his home
Memorial service: Monday, Oct. 5, at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral Chapel
Burial: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell
Born July 20, 1957, in Alma
Parents: Marvin and Beryl (Parker) Stovall
Grew up in Kearney and attended school in Cozad
Lived in Oxford and Kearney, was a client of Mid Nebraska Individual Services for more than 40 years
Activities: was an avid Nebraska Husker fan; was interested in Johnny Cash, baseball caps and all things Native American; enjoyed his annual trips to Kansas City to celebrate the holidays and his birthday with his sister Melanie Stevens and her family; will be remembered for his smile, his sense of humor and his love for Jesus; touched so many people in such a positive way
Survivors include his sister, Melanie Stevens of Kansas City, Missouri; sister and brother-in-law, Jan and Chuck Featherston of Simpsonville, South Carolina; sister-in-law, Susie Stovall of Simpsonville, South Carolina; eight nieces and nephews; special friend, Dottie Wilbur and family of Holdrege; friend and advocate, John Ross of Kearney; and a host of past and present staff members of MNIS
Was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Beryl Stovall; his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Dale Burns; his brother, Lyndon Stovall; and his brother-in-law, Lloyd Stevens
Memorials: donor’s preferred charity
Kearney Hub, 1 October 2020
STRICKLAND, Jacqueline Frank, 94 of Sunnyvale, Texas, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at the Medical City Hospital in Plano
Graveside service: Wednesday at Kearney (Nebraska) Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born: Feb. 8, 1926, in Kearney
Parents: Lloyd and Nina (Keil) Frank
Grew up in Kearney, graduated from Kearney High School
Married: William Strickland, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1945
Attended college at Oklahoma A&M, now Oklahoma State University, received her bachelor’s degree and teacher’s certificate
Taught at St. Thomas Episcopal School in Houston, Texas for more than 20 years
Activities: was an active member of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, Rockwall Chapter, served as past Regent; an active member of the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century; an active member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church and was also a member of Daughters of 1812 and National Society Descendants of Early Quakers; enjoyed genealogy, duplicate bridge, traveling and visiting her family and friends
Survivors include her children, David (Virginia) Strickland of Cincinnati, Ohio, Phillip (Sue) Strickland of San Antonio, and Pamela (A. David) Merkin of Sunnyvale; six grandchildren, Andrew (Christine) Strickland, Dorothy (John) Flesta, Keil (Tiffany) Strickland, William Merkin, Robert (Wendy) Merkin, Rebecca Merkin; eight great-grandsons, Nathan Strickland, Benjamin A. Strickland, Connor Flesta, Carter Strickland, William Strickland, Benjamin G. Strickland, Ryan Merkin and Luke Merkin; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Strickland; older sister, LaDonna Doughty; and younger infant sister, Lloydene Frank
Memorials: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Houston, Texas
Kearney Hub, 17 October 2020
SULEIMAN, Soreya “Suri” Marco, 87, of Kearney died Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial in Kearney
Graveside service: Wednesday at Kearney Cemetery
Born: July 1, 1933, in Kirkuk, Iraq
Parents: Marco and Marganita (Ishow) Suleiman
Attended Kirkuk Assyrian School
Assisted her sister, Glades, in sewing elaborate baptismal and bridal gowns as well as vestments for priests and altar boys and sewed altar cloths and church curtains; was also well-known for her beautiful knitting and crocheting
Activities: for more than 20 years, Suri and Glades championed many fundraising events for the Assyrian Fun Fair in Kirkuk to benefit widows, needy families and to provide scholarships to students; was honored to have served the Patriarch Mar Shimon and Patriarch Mar Dinkha when they visited St. George in Kirkuk; was also an excellent cook and baker and was often in charge of the communion bread; was an amazing gardener, growing many fruit trees from seeds; also was multilingual and spoke Aramaic (Assyrian), English, Armenian, Turkish and Arabic; was like a second mother to her younger siblings; worked in faithful service to St. George, the Virgin Mary and St. James; was a devoted member of St. George Orthodox Christian Church and the St. George Ladies Society in Kirkuk and also in Kearney
Survivors include her brother, William M. Suleiman and his wife, Kathy, of Kearney; sisters, Beauty Piccirilli and her husband, Daniel, Caroline Brennan, Dally Xenou, Wilhalmina Shmouel and her husband, Raphael, and Olga Steckel; and 17 nephews and nieces
Was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Glades and Jennifer; and brother, Bob “Baba.”
Memorials: St. George Orthodox Church
Kearney Hub, 28 September 2020
TEMPLETON, Michial “Mike” A. Sr., 66, of Kearney died Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney
Memorial service: Friday, Oct. 9, at St. James Catholic Church, with military rites
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Dec. 28, 1953, in Kansas City, Kansas
Parents: Alexander and Ella (Hudson) Templeton
Graduated from Sumner High School in Kansas City in 1971, was active in sports and distinguished himself in the classroom; attended University of Kansas, continued to play football
Military: was drafted into the Army in 1971, served until the end of the Vietnam War; chose an Army career, served in Korea, Panama, Germany, Japan and various stateside assignments; was awarded three Silver and two Bronze Stars
Left active duty in 1991; earned master’s degrees in special education with emphasis in autism and education and literacy; had teaching assignments with the Department of Defense Dependents’ Schools in Turkey, Belgium and Germany; later taught in Kuwait, the United Kingdom and the Philippines; thrived on adventure and learning about the world; was a lifelong learner who wanted to inspire students to pursue their dreams
Married: July 31, 2007, to Janice Martin in Salisbury, Maryland
After marriage, returned to Europe; retired in June 2020, and then lived in Kearney
Activities: loved golf, travel, scuba diving, skydiving, watching his beloved Kansas City Chiefs and any youth sports
Survivors include his wife, Janice of Kearney; son, Michial and Courtney Templeton II of Kearney; daughter, Kristina Templeton of Washington; grandson, Michial Templeton III; granddaughter, Nola Templeton; brothers, Melvin Templeton of Des Moines and Walker Templeton of Kansas City, Kansas; sisters, Virginia Middleton of Kansas City, Kansas, and Ella and Robert Cowherd of Des Moines; along with a multitude of nieces and nephews and friends worldwide
Was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Albertine Norris and Charletta Templeton
Memorials: Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 8 October 2020
WALTON, Richard L. ”Rick”, 71, of Hazard died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island
Memorial service: Monday at Faith Lutheran Church in Hazard
Burial
German Cemetery in Ainsworth. Mortuary: Rasmussen Funeral Home
Born: Feb. 13, 1949, in Scottsbluff
Parents: David and Esther (Zillig) Walton
Grew up in Ainsworth, graduated from Ainsworth High School; attended Kearney State College
Military: U.S. Army, April 7, 1970-Dec. 6, 1971; served during Vietnam
Married: Beverly Pelster in June 1972; had two children together; later divorced
Married: Dee Joliffee in September 1991; later divorced
Worked for the Workforce Development for many years until retiring; also lived in Kearney, Lexington, Smithfield and Hazard; also worked for the Westminister Woods Church Camp
Activities: member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Hazard, the Lexington Kiwanis and enjoyed their annual Christmas Tree fundraiser; enjoyed history, particularly the Indian Wars, Husker sports, RV-ing, putzing around in his garage, and watching his granddaughters’ sporting events
Survivors include his son, Ryan (Candace) Walton of Grand Island; daughter, Stacie (Keven) Iosty of Kearney; three grandchildren, Alexis Walton, Elizabeth Walton and Asthon Iosty; brother, Doug Walton of Ainsworth; sister, Maggie (Mike) Switzer of Blythewood, South Carolina; and sister-in-law, Judy Walton
Was preceded in death by his parents, David and Esther Walton; and siblings, Don Walton, Garry Walton, Dorothy Mead, LeAnne Moore and Larry Walton
Memorials: Kearney Area Animal Shelter or the Faith Lutheran Church
Kearney Hub, 14 October 2020
WEDDLE, Beverly Jean, 64, of Minneapolis died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020
Memorial service: at St. Paul, Minnesota
Born: in Kearney, Nebraska
Attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney; earned a master's degree in plant biology at the University of Minnesota
Activities: was an avid birder; enjoyed music, sailing and the outdoors
Was preceded in death by parents, Walter and Mary Jean (Van Dyke) Weddle; and sister, Barbara Weddle
Kearney Hub, 15 October 2020
WEMPEN, Reva June, 85, of Sumner died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at her home
Service: Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church in Sumner
Burial: Sumner Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl in Kearney
Born: June 9, 1935, in Amherst
Parents: Herbert and Ethel Anderson-Steinhauser
Attended school at Liberty Hill School, north of Amherst, and the Amherst High School
Married: Sept. 2, 1952, to Harry Herbert Wempen in Holdrege
Milked cows twice a day for 35 years on the family farm; later in life, worked at Baldwin Filters Manufacturing Company in Kearney for two years; Becton Dickinson Manufacturing Company in Holdrege for 13 years; and Tub’s Pub
Activities: was always a Lutheran woman on a mission; was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church north of Amherst; was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Sumner; was a member of the Grace Concordia Society-LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League), served in most of the offices of the society; and attended Stonecroft Bible studies and Ellen Karlberg’s Bible studies; enjoyed quilting and embroidery; was an avid reader; enjoyed gardening and canning; and enjoyed studying genealogy; dearly loved her family, especially her grandkids
Survivors include her son, Terry Wempen and wife Pam of Sumner; daughters, Janet Furry of Gresham, Nancy Welsh of Shelby, Cindy Elliott and husband Jeff of Garden City, Kansas, and Joyce Wempen and Charlie Ripp of Sumner; brothers, Harlan and Marlene Steinhauser of Amherst and Dan and Kathy Steinhauser of Kearney; brother-in-law, Don Kreutzer of Amherst; grandchildren, Parry Siebenaler and wife Lisa, Carmen Wempen and Dean Pelowski, Jason Cranwell and wife Jordan, Andrew Lopez and Miranda Sealey, Stacy Lopez, Cara Stephens and Katherine Dornes and husband Brad; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; along with many nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry; sisters, Karen Ann and Sharon Kay Steinhauser and Connie Kreutzer; son-in-law, Jim Welsh; and daughter-in-law, Pam Handy
Kearney Hub, 22 September 2020
ZIEMS, Keith J., 66, of Kearney, died Sept. 24, 2020, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Funeral service: Oct. 9 at New Life Church in Kearney
Burial: Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Dec. 15, 1953, in McCook
Parents: Albert and Esther (Nusbaum) Ziems
Attended Holdrege High School and graduated with the class of 1973; attended Hastings Tech after high school
Married: Polly Bourelle on Jan. 19, 1974, in Holdrege
After marriage, lived in Axtell; moved to Kearney in 1979
Was a dedicated and hard worker; worked at Rockwell in Kearney from 1973 until the plant closed; worked at L&W Tire Retread in Kearney, Marshall Engines in Kearney, Hornady Manufacturing in Grand Island, Eaton in Kearney, and most recently was employed at Parker Hannifin in Kearney
Activities: member of New Life Church in Kearney; enjoyed riding his motorcycles, hunting and shooting his guns, but most of all enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren
Survivors include his wife, Polly of Kearney; son, Brian of Kearney; daughter, Shelly and husband Trenton Temme of Kearney; grandchildren, Kegan, Jacob, Ashton and Gage Temme, all of Kearney; brother, Gary and wife Sue Ziems of Minden; brother, Steve and wife Marlene Ziems of Hazard; brother-in-law, Richard and wife Paula Bourelle of Holdrege; sister-in-law, Sharon Bourelle of Stromsburg; sister-in-law, Betty and husband Louis Winkelmann of Holdrege
Was preceded in death by his father, Albert Ziems; mother and stepfather, Esther and Robert Lloyd; sister, Sheryl and husband Randy Porter; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and LaRena Bourelle, brother-in-law, Larry Bourelle
Kearney Hub, 5 October 2020