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BANKS, Kenneth "Ken" Steven, 70, of Kearney died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at his home
Memorial service: Feb. 5, 2021, at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral Home
Born: in Cherokee, Iowa, on July 21, 1950
Parents: Fred Hugh Banks and Jacquelyn (Steinert) Banks
Grew up in Spearman, Texas; was the oldest of three boys; attended Clarendon Junior College in Clarendon, Texas, and ultimately graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with degrees in agriculture and entomology
Married: Connie O'Meara in Kearney on June 25, 1976
Had a long and successful career as a professional in the agricultural industry
Activities: had a passion for hunting, fishing, shooting, the outdoors, and most recently, his grandchildren
Survivors include his wife Connie; his children, Brian (Christie) and Adam (Karrie); his grandchildren, Madilyn, Bridger, Sloane, Harper and Meara; his mother Jacquelyn; and his brothers, Mike (Dawn) and Greg
Memorials: Yanney Heritage Park in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 25 January 2021
BEDKE, Margaret P., 90, of Kearney died Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at the CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Graveside service: Wednesday, Jan. 27, at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Pleasanton
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Jan. 25, 1930 in Kearney
Parents: Robert and Louise (Schwab) Kirschner
Attended Pleasanton High School, graduated with the class of 1948
Married: Robert D. Bedke on April 25, 1950 in Pleasanton; Activities: member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the St. Mary’s Altar Society and also the Majors Neighborhood Extension Club; enjoyed time with her family, tending to her flowers and garden, feeding the birds and squirrels, and listening to Polka music; was also a wonderful baker and cook
Survivors include: her sons and daughters in law, Michael and Karen Bedke of Kearney, Roger Bedke of Kearney, Dennis and Debbie Bedke of Kearney and Keith and Regina Bedke of Pleasanton; brother, Kenneth and June Kirschner of Ravenna; brother in law, Merlin “Sam” and Cindy Bedke of North Platte; 6 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; numerous other extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son Donald; Grandson, Jeremiah Bedke; sister, Irene Steinhauser; brother, Charles Kirschner
Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Kearney Hub, 25 January 2021
BEECHER, Maurice “Mo” Jr., 67, of Kearney died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at the Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home
Memorial service: later
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Kearney Hub, 8 October 2020
BONNER, Linda, 70, of Kearney died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center
Funeral service: Friday at First United Methodist Church
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born: Dec. 10, 1950
Parents: Frank and Beulah (Courter) Reed
Was the youngest of six children, was raised in the rural countryside outside of Lexington; graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1969
Worked in Holdrege
Married: Oct. 23, 1971, Greg Bonner in Lexington
Was an administrative assistant at Kearney Urology for many years prior to retirement
Activities: her boys have always meant the world to her as she devoted her life to supporting their activities and encouraging their dreams; enjoyed gardening, cooking and spoiling her dogs; was a lifelong pet owner and animal advocate; loved to bake and created several "family famous" desserts and treats during the holidays; was also an avid Husker fan; above all, had the most joy spending time with her three grandchildren
Survivors include her sons, Kent Bonner and his wife Dawn of Alexandria, Virginia, and Shane Bonner and his wife Kelly of Kearney; grandchildren, Mason and Griffin Bonner of Alexandria, Lauren Bonner of Kearney, Tre (Malorie) Ostergard of Estes Park, Colorado, and Chase Ostergard of Lincoln; great-granddaughter, Meredith Ostergard of Estes Park; sister, Shirley Hill of Kearney; brother, Dennis (Barbara) Reed of Fort Collins, Colorado; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Jack, Larry and David Reed
Memorials: Kearney Area Animal Shelter
Kearney Hub, 16 February 2021
BRUMMER, Richard L., 87, of Omaha died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Omaha
Private family burial service: Friday, Jan. 29
Mortuary: Campbell Aman in Blair
Born: on Sunday, Nov. 12, 1933, on a farm near Dunlap, Iowa
Parents: Leonard V. and Regina A. Brummer
Was baptized in the local Catholic church that same day; graduated from Kennard High School; obtained his postsecondary associate degree in business
Joined Bakers Manufacturing in Omaha
Married: Rhea L. White on Jan. 12, 1957, at St. Francis Borgia in Blair
After marriage, lived in Blair for 12 years and began raising their two daughters and two sons; opened the city's first Dairy Queen; moved to Kearney in 1969, was manager of Dutton Lainson Company
Activities: was active in St. James Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Elks Club; attended their children's sports events, music concerts; vacationed in Kansas City to catch a Royals baseball game; enjoyed playing cards, cookouts and camping; in retirement, enjoyed reading their shady backyard as well as visits from their children, grandchildren and the accompanying pets
Survivors include his children, Julie (Ken) Smith, Jayne (Michael) Macholan, Jim (Mindy) Brummer and John (Julie) Brummer; eight grandchildren, Lauren Smith, Grant Smith, Zach (Katie) Macholan, Katelyn Macholan, Aden Brummer, Ava Brummer, Ben Brummer and Brody Brummer; sister, Charlotte; brother, Dennis; along with numerous nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his wife Rhea, his parents and his brother Donald
Memorials: March of Dimes or Alzheimer's Association
Kearney Hub, 28 January 2021
BUNDY, Bruce Owen, 82, of Kearney died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Memorial service: Sunday, February 28, 2021, hosted by the Lincoln Friends Meeting
Interment: Gibbon Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon
Mortuary: Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services in Gibbon
Born: 25 Dec., 1938 in Kearney
Parents: Paul and Charlette (Rowedder) Bundy
Was the first child in the family; attended several country schools before moving to Gibbon; was graduated from Gibbon High School in 1956
Military: United States Navy, began his pharmacy career
Attended Kearney State Teachers College transferring to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, graduated with a BSc in Pharmacy
Was active in Kappa Psi Fraternity, Nebraska Pharmaceutical Assn, and the American Pharmaceutical Assn.; was a pharmacist at the Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings and several hospitals in Lincoln, as well as several Russ’s pharmacies in Lincoln; two years ago, moved into the Veterans Home in Kearney to be closer to family
Activities: enjoyed reading, listening to classical music, concocting culinary delights, genealogy and telling stories; recently joined the Lincoln Friends Meeting in Lincoln
Survivors include: his brother, Bradley Bundy of Pittsburgh, Penn.; sisters, Brenda and Bob Lavington of Emporia, Kansas, and Bethine and Danny Carlson of Riverside, Calif.; brother-in-law, Darrell Yendra of Kearney, and many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Beverly Yendra on Feb. 1, 2021 [Beverly's obituary is at the bottom of this page]
Memorials: Gibbon Public Schools Scholarship Fund
Kearney Hub, 6 February 2021 and www.osrfh.com
BURGLAND, Dale, 69, of Las Vegas, Nevada, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at Spring Valley Hospital in Las Vegas from a massive heart attack
Celebration of life: in Kearney later
Mortuary: La Paloma Funeral Home
Born: in Grant, Nebraska, on Jan. 13, 1952
Parents: Merlin and Wilma (Holderness) Burgland
Grew up on a farm in Riverdale, Nebraska, helping with livestock and working at the family Apple Acres business during his growing years; graduated from Kearney High School in 1970, attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Worked as a conductor at Burlington Northern, then pursued the financial services industry; started Burgland Financial Services LLC and helped people secure their retirement money; got to know his clients very well and valued them as friends
Activities: family was extremely important; had close relationships with his chilren, grandchildren, sisters, nieces and nephews; member of the Masonic lodge and Fort Kearney Shriners, his young daughters helped him with his clown makeup for parades; also loved to hunt and was looking forward to his annual ice fishing trip on Colorado with his son and nephews next week; would do anything to helped his loved ones
Married: Doris Hansen in Las Vegas on Jan. 20, 1983
Survivors include his wife, Doris; daughters: Jenna Burgland and Krista (Keith) Goodwin; son, Hans (Mindy) Levens; three grandsons, Grayson, Ryder, and Jett; sisters, Connie Jensen and Karen Smith; along with special nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Andy
Kearney Hub, 15 February 2021
CARTER, Cindy, 60, of Kearney passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at her home
Memorial service: Wednesday at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Burial: later
Born: June 4, 1960, in Kearney
Parents: Bruce and Gwendolyn (Kenton) Reiter
Married: Dec. 17, 1993, to Jerry Carter
Survivors include her husband; son, Robert Townsend of Gibbon; stepchildren, Anthony, Nicole and Candice; mother, Gwendolyn Reiter of Kearney; brother, Rick Reiter of Kearney; sister, Debra Brush of Kearney; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and 10 stepgrandchildren
Kearney Hub, 2 February 2021
CASH, Joan K., 75, of Kearney died Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Mother Hull Home in Kearney
Memorial service: Wednesday at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Interment: Kearney Cemetery
Born: April 6, 1945, in Kearney
Parents: Clarence and Madge (Smith) Fuqua
Was raised in Kearney, attended Kearney High School
Was an amazing cook and was employed at numerous restaurants and cafés in Kearney
Married: Jan. 9, 1999, Kenneth R. Cash
Later worked at Baldwin Filters for 20-plus years until retirement
Activities: loved doing crafts and cooking with her granddaughters; also enjoyed crocheting, ceramics and watching old western movies, especially those featuring John Wayne
Survivors include her son, Bodie (Julie) Fuqua of Shelton; granddaughters, Hailey and Sydney Fuqua of Shelton; brothers, Jim (Barb) Fuqua of Grand Island and Rickey (Cheryl) Fuqua of Red Cloud; sisters, Gwen Traxler, Joanne Hansen and Rita Marzolf, all of Kearney; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth Cash; brother, Rex Fuqua; sister, Connie Weidel; and half-sisters, Ethel Mae Bickford and Hazel Henry
Kearney Hub, 18 January 2021
COLLINS, Richard "Dick" Wayne, 73, of Kearney died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center
Memorial service: Monday at Living Faith Fellowship Church in Kearney
Interment: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with graveside military honors
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Nov. 11, 1947, in Broken Bow
Parents: Wayne Wallace and Mabel Margaret Collins
Was an only child; moved with family to Ord, graduated from Ord in 1966; was a student assistant equipment manager in UNK
Military: U.S. Navy; returned to UNK in 1975, graduated in 1976 with a bachelor of science degree in recreation
Was the equipment manager at UNK for 38 years, 1976 to 2013; mentored many students and athletes; loved everything about sports and rarely missed a game before and after his retirement in 2013; was responsible for outfitting all Loper teams, which numbered 10 when he began at then-Kearney State. With the advent of women's sports, the number grew to 17
Married: Shirley L. Johnson, on July 12, 2014, after many years of bachelorhood
Activities: Sept. 27, 2015, was inducted into the University of Nebraska Kearney Athletic Hall of Fame; lifetime member of the Athletic Equipment Manager's Association since its inception in 1976; helped design the current equipment room now housed on the ground floor of the Health and Sports Center, and dedicated to his name; loved his sweets, candy and Diet Dr Pepper, and sharing them with others; read his Bible and prayed every day; with Shirley, loved attending UNK functions, their church, Living Fellowship and being with family and friends
Survivors include his wife Shirley; three stepchildren (whom he claimed as his own) daughter Cindy and her husband Kim Johnson of Wilcox, Scott and his wife Kathy Johnson of Kearney and Brad and his wife Diane Johnson of Omaha; brothers, Rick Dunbar and his wife Chris of Eustis, Nick Aquino and his wife Malena of Maryland; sisters, Bev Cook and her husband Gene of Lincoln, Janice Kooiker and her husband Clayton of Le Mars, Iowa, and JoAnne Dunbar of Lincoln; nephews, Dave Runge and his wife Rhea of Yankton, South Dakota, and Paul Runge and his wife Carol of Colorado; niece Sally Runge of North Platte; great-nephew, Sean Runge and his wife Patty of Lincoln, great-great-nephew Jacob Runge and his wife Courtney of Omaha; great-great-niece, Ashley Runge of Kearney; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many many others whom he loved dearly
Memorials: Living Faith Fellowship Church or Dick Collins Memorial Scholarship at UNK
Kearney Hub, 23 January 2021
CORDER, Richard A. Jr., 89, of Lincoln died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021
Celebration of life: later
Mortuary: Lincoln Family Funeral Care
Born: Dec. 28, 1931, in Kearney
Parents: Richard A. Corder Sr. and Marjorie (Zimmerman) Corder
Activities: enjoyed socializing, traveling and gambling on occasion; was a family man, time with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Survivors include: his sons, Dick Corder and Douglas Corder; daughter, Vickie Klundt; grandchildren, Alex Klundt, Jennifer (Karr) Lee and husband Shane Lee; sister, Dixie (Dale) Nonamaker; great-grandchildren, Bryson Green, Angel and Chance Lee, as well as his nieces and nephews; along with close family friend Kathy Kimbley
Was preceded in death by his wife Marlene Corder, five siblings and his parents
Kearney Hub, 3 February 2021
DAVID, Marilyn Joyce (Christensen), 87, of Kearney died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at her residence at the Prairie View Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Kearney
Funeral Mass: Monday at St. Patrick's Church in North Platte
Graveside service: Plainview Cemetery near Maxwell
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Parents: William and Mabel (Rosse) Christensen
Survivors include her sister, Kay Remus of Lincoln; brother, Don Christensen (Sara) of East Hampton, New York; sister-in-law, Elaine Grove of East Hampton, New York; son-in-law, Bob Easton (Marie) of Kearney; daughters, Teresa Sorensen (Dan) of Kearney, Kathie David-Bajar (Constantino) of Vero Beach, Florida, Diana David Brown (Michael) of Estes Park, Colorado, Janet Meyers (Glenn) of Mercer Island, Washington, and Laura Fuller (Ernest) of Arvada. Colorado; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas David, daughter Maureen (Mikki) Easton, grandson Daniel Easton, parents, brother Daniel Christensen and infant sister Beverly Christensen
Memorials: Prairie View Gardens or AseraCare Hospice services in Kearney or doing an unexpected act of kindness or forgiveness in Marilyn's name
Kearney Hub, 16 February 2021
DIAZ, Rosa, 87, of Kearney died Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at her home
Mass of Christian burial: Saturday at St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Sept. 2, 1933, in Carrizo Springs, Texas
Parents: Severo and Juanita (Robles) Hernandez
Married: Francisco Diaz on Sept. 9, 1947, in Carrizo Springs, Texas
After marriage, moved to Kearney; stayed home to raise her children
Survivors include her children, Mary Diaz of Kearney, Rosa Diaz of Yuma, Arizona, Janie and Dale McDonald of Kearney, Patricia and Juan Rivera of Kearney, Golanda and Primativo Borrego of Kearney, Abraham and Sandra Diaz of Carrizo Springs, Texas, Erma Fernandez of Yuma, Arizona, Valentine and Silvia Diaz of Kearney, Rene Diaz of Colorado, Tomas and Michele Diaz of Maryland, Angie and Mike Vierya of Kearney, and Frankie Moreno of Kearney; siblings, Benny, Delma and Mary Lou; 56 grandchildren; 89 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her parents, three daughters, two sisters, four brothers and six grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 4 February 2021
DOUGLASS, Dennis D., 73, of Rock Port, Missouri, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at Rock Port
Memorial service: 2022 in Grand Island
Mortuary: Minter in Rock Port
Born: Aug. 5, 1947, in Broken Bow
Parents: Lawrence and Vera (Cuddeback) Douglass
Attended Grand Island High School, graduated in 1966
Military: U.S. Army, July 18, 1967 until March 17, 1970
Attended Central Nebraska Tech School in Hastings, graduating in 1972, with a diesel mechanic degree
Married: May 1972, to Margaruite Lammers; lived in Kearney; had three children together; later divorced
Was employed by Rockwell as a painter, and by Eaton Corporation, both in Kearney; later worked at Bosselman Truck Stop in Grand Island as a night parts clerk, received employee of the month in December 2002; retired in 2014
Dennis was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Kearney. He was also an enthusiastic member of Parents Without Partners, a support group for single parents and their children. He enjoyed dancing, playing cards and especially loved fishing in his kayak around the Grand Island area. Survivors include his children, Crystal (Todd) Herron of Rock Port and JaWayne Douglass of Omaha; grandchildren, Jaimie Frerichs, twins, Michael and Marccus Allen Douglass, RyAnne, Corwyn, Brentyn and Jaymes Herron; great-grandchild, Ryker Frerichs; brother, Vance Douglass; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Judy Malone of Eustis
Was preceded in death by his parents, son, Kevrin Douglass; grandson, Clayton Herron; siblings, Freda Hagman, Leila Wempen, Jerold Douglass, Alvin Douglass, Leslie Douglass and Janice Hendrickson; and his stepfather, Leonard Folchert
Kearney Hub, 19 January 2021
EINSPAHR, Eloise J., 86, of Boonville, Missouri, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at her home
Private family funeral and burial
Mortuary: Howard in Boonville
Born: Aug. 24, 1934, in Kearney
Parents: Ernest and Irma (Frederick) Reiter
Was one of seven children, attended school at Lower Buckeye Valley, graduated from Kearney High School in 1953
Married: Glenwood Einspahr on Oct. 25, 1953, her husband of 67 years, who survives her
Moved to Boonville in 1970; also resided in St. Louis and Poplar Bluff, Missouri, before returning to Boonville for retirement
Activities: enjoyed her screened-in porch, watching birds and wildlife in her backyard, flower and vegetable gardening, being outdoors, cooking for large family gatherings, going for a drive and being with her family
Survivors include her husband, children, Berdon Einspahr (Suzanne), Delene Mitchell (Doug), Blaine Einspahr (Randa Rawlins), Britt Einspahr and Brock Einspahr; grandchildren, Ashley, Mason, Kristan, Alana, Liam, Trent, Taylor, Laynie and Ethan Einspahr; brother, Irving Reiter (Marie); brother-in-law, Kenneth Beahm; sisters-in-law, Kathy Reiter, Gwen Reiter, Germaine Casper and Jan Einspahr; along with many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Stanley Reiter, Bruce Reiter and Larry Reiter; and sisters, Carolyn Corlis and Pauline Beahm
Kearney Hub, 9 February 2021
FEESE, Elizabeth M. "Beth", 92, of Kearney died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney
Celebration of life: Saturday, May 10, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Kearney
Interment: St. Luke's Episcopal Church columbarium in Kearney
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: May 12, 1928, in Minneapolis
Parents: John Roy and Edna Struble
Grew up in Fargo, North Dakota and St. Paul, Minnesota; was a singer from an early age; achieved her bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Minnesota
Married: Aug. 16, 1951, at St. Paul, to Gerald Feese, a graduate teaching assistant in music theory
Led a rich life that touched many with her music, teaching and faith; while raising three children, taught music and elementary grades in Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa and Pennsylvania, and in the Hastings College Music Department; hundreds of students studied in her private home studio on piano and voice, preparing for a life with a love of music and, in some cases, professional musicianship
Moved to Kearney in 1962; Jerry taught in the music department at Kearney State College, now UNK; Beth was an active leader and worker in community organizations, including the Kearney Area Ostomy Association, Music Teachers National Association and National Association of Teachers of Singing, and was involved in many ways at church, sang in church choir and performed recitals; helped lead the choir at St. Luke's Church for several years
In 1985, at 57, completed her master's degree at UNK
Activities: member of Sigma Alpha Iota professional music sorority; Pi Lambda Theta and Eta Sigma Upsilon, honorary education societies; and Mortar Board, professional leadership honorary; was very supportive of her family, whether helping children throw a baseball or attending their concerts, or accompanying Jerry's students and planning family schedules; loved hiking and canoeing; enjoyed Sunday afternoon family hikes at Cottonmill Lake and trips to Minnesota's Boundary Waters
Survivors include a daughter, Connie Moon and husband Richard of Kearney; son, David Feese and significant other, Kathy Parker, of Kearney; four grandchildren and their spouses; and five great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband and parents; two brothers, Eugene and Raymond Struble; and son, Glenn Feese
Memorials: St. Luke's Episcopal Church Organ Maintenance Fund
Kearney Hub, 23 February 2021
GASTELLUM, Kristine Jean, 61, died suddenly the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, at Marian Regional Medical Center in Lompoc, California
A private service: Kearney
Born: Feb. 21, 1959, in Lincoln
Parents: Kenneth "Jack" and Jacqueline "Jackie" (Cox) Sawin
Graduated from Kearney High School in 1977
Married on Aug. 6, 1988, David Gastellum; raised their three daughters together
Worked as a veterinarian technician for many years, and later became a registered nurse
Survivors include her husband David of Lompoc, California; daughter, Emily and her husband Vince Yoder and their daughter Rory with one on the way, all of Honolulu, Hawaii; and daughters, Elyssa and Anna, both of Searcy, Arkansas; sister, Kathy and husband Donnie Perry of Jacksonville, Florida; brother, Mike and wife Lisa Sawin of Kearney; sister, Karen and husband Rod Martin of Bloomington, Illinois; three nephews; four nieces; one grandnephew and four grandnieces with one on the way
Was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Jack and Jackie Sawin, and grandbaby boy, Ames
Kearney Hub, 10 February 2021
GLANZER, Ellen Edith (Bergt), 87, of Norfolk died Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Heritage of Bel Air
Private family service: Wednesday at Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk
Public memorial service: June 26 at the church
Burial: Prospect Hill Cemetery in Norfolk
Mortuary: Home for Funerals
Born: May 21, 1933, in rural Schuyler
Parents: Erich J. and Gertrude (DeBower) Bergt
Grew up on the family farm in the Shell Creek area; was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, and educated at Immanuel Lutheran School, which had been founded in 1890 by her ancestors who homesteaded in the area; attended Schuyler High School and Concordia Teachers College in Seward, received teacher training and completed her studies in 1953; eventually, in 1974, completed her Bachelor of Science degree from Concordia, in order to teach at Christ Lutheran School in Norfolk
Taught first at Trinity Lutheran School in Arapahoe in a one-room school; was also active in Walther League activities at the circuit and state level during this time
Married: Harlan Glanzer, July 8, 1956, at Immanuel Lutheran in Schuyler
After marriage, lived in Fremont, taught at Trinity Lutheran School; had three children, later settled in Norfolk; at Christ Lutheran School for 25 years, primarily in the kindergarten classroom; in all, taught 32 years in the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church, touching countless numbers of students' lives; retired in 1998, and continued her education vocation, serving as Sunday school superintendent for Christ Lutheran Church for eight years
Activities: was a Madison County master gardener, served as the organization's president, wrote columns on gardening that were published in the Norfolk Daily News, and created the unique Biblical Garden located at Christ Lutheran School in Norfolk; when her children were young, was active in Wonder Workers 4-H Club as a leader and teacher; active member of the Concordia Guild, and a regular choir member of Christ Lutheran Church; remembered all the children she taught through the years, and always was delighted to keep in contact with them as they continued their education and became adults with their own families
Survivors include her three children, Joan (Bachrun) LoMele of Pinehurst, California, Janet (Jon) Wiechelman of Hartington and John (Anita) Glanzer of Oviedo, Florida; grandson, Aaron Wiechelman of Hartington; brother, Paul Bergt of Omaha; brother-in-law, Robert (Wanda) Glanzer of Kearney; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins
Was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan on Sept. 19, 2012; father and mother; special aunt, Edith DeBower; sister, Ruth Brauer and her husband, Milford; brother, Ervin Bergt and his wife, Pearl; sister-in-law, Helen Bergt; brother-in-law, Ronald and his wife, Ruth Glanzer; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Glanzer
Memorials: Christ Lutheran School in Norfolk, Orphan Grain Train, or Concordia University in Seward
Kearney Hub, 19 January 2021
HICKEN, Joleen, 78, of Kearney died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at CountryHouse Residence in Kearney
Funeral service: Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Kearney
Interment: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: July 11, 1942, at Gothenburg
Parents: Oscar and Dorothy Anderson
Grew up on a ranch south of Brady, attended a small country school through eighth grade; graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1959
Worked at Myers Drug Store for a short time, and then at the Gothenburg State Bank for 13 years
Married: Dec. 11, 1960, to Norman L. Hicken; had two children together
Moved to Kearney, was employed at the First National Bank for six years, then entered the insurance and investment industry and owned and operated her own business for 32 years; accumulated numerous clients and friends and also earned several industry awards for her achievements; sold her business and retired in 2007
Activities: member of First Baptist Church in Kearney, was involved in Sunday school, American Baptist Women's Group, the Ruth Circle and Bible studies; was taught to be proud of her Swedish heritage; enjoyed planning family reunions with potluck picnics, cream can stew, Swedish dancers, wooden Dala horse painting and other fun and games; one highlight of her life was to travel to Sweden to meet and get acquainted with many of the Anderson family who did not migrate to America; was chairperson for the Kearney Christian Women's Connection and was the featured speaker at several women's special events around the state; loved God's Word, was a powerful prayer warrior
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Norman Hicken of Kearney; daughter, Jolinda (Ron) Drake of Kearney; son, Chad (Trava) Hicken of Littleton, Colorado; grandchildren: Amy (John) Bettles of Kearney, Hillary (Brandon) Barney of Kansas City, Missouri, Caitlyn Drake of Hastings, Taylor Hicken of Littleton, Colorado, and Jordan Hicken of Littleton, Colorado; great-grandchildren, Kennedy Kegley, Addilyn, Colton and Macie Bettles, and Henry Barney; brothers, Roger (Dawn) Anderson of Staplehurst and Milan Anderson of Gothenburg; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents
Memorials: First Baptist Church
Kearney Hub, 14 February 2021
HOAG, Christine Ruth, 68, of Seward died Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at Lincoln
Celebration of life: Feb. 5, 2021, at Hillcrest Evangelical Free Church in Seward
Mortuary: Zadka-Perdue in Seward
Born: May 30, 1952, in Yuma, Colorado
Parents: Oliver William and Naida (Bentz) Keiry
Grew up on a dairy farm outside of Nisland, South Dakota; graduated from Newell High School with the Class of 1970; attended Rockmont College in Denver, Colorado, and later attended Parks Business School
Worked at several places in the accounting areas
Met David Hoag at church while in Denver on March 25, 1978; were married in Nisland, South Dakota
After marriage, moved to Kearney, worked at the hospital in accounting and Dave worked at the police department; moved in 1995 to Seward, worked at Memorial Hospital
Activities: enjoyed sewing, making dolls and being part of a doll club; also loved doing many different arts and crafts; attended Hillcrest Evangelical Free Church, enjoyed helping the youth groups and attending her bible study
Survivors include her husband Dave Hoag of Seward; children, Carissa Hoag of Seward, Brandon Hoag of Lincoln and Derek Hoag and girlfriend, Sami Benjamin, of Garrison, North Dakota; grandchildren, Hali Bicket, Marshall Bicket, Oliver Hoag; mother Naida Keiry of Nisland, South Dakota; siblings and spouses, Cheryl (Steve) Gilmore, Nisland, South Dakota, Steven (Kela) Keiry of Nisland, South Dakota, and Stewart (Barbara) Keiry, Wyoming; along with a host of friends
Was preceded in death by her father Oliver William Keiry
Kearney Hub, 25 January 2021
HOHNER, Barbara, 83, of Hastings died Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at her home
No services
Burial: later
Mortuary: Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home in Hastings
Born: Sept. 21, 1937, in Glenvil
Parents: Dexter and Thelma (Johnson) Woods
Graduated from Kearney High School in 1955; received her bachelor's degree (RN-BSN) from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1959
Married: Donald L. Hohner on Sept. 18, 1959; he preceded her in death in 2014
Worked as a nurse at Good Samaritan, Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings Regional Center and St. Francis Medical Center
Activities: loved animals since she was young and volunteered many hours at Heartland Pet Connection; enjoyed cooking, gardening, cleaning, sewing, knitting, giving spinning demonstrations and was a voracious reader
Survivors include: her daughters and spouses, Vickey and Jim Falk of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Sue Hohner and Duane Skrdlant of Doniphan and Mary and Erin Beave of Hastings; and grandchildren, Robert Falk of Denver, Christopher Falk of Nashville, Tennessee, Emily Beave and Courtney Beave, both of Hastings.
Was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Donald L. Hohner
Memorials: Heartland Pet Connection or Hastings Public Library
Kearney Hub, 2 February 2021
HOUSE, Lyn M., 70, of Kearney died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, at her home
A celebration of life: Saturday at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Born: May 16, 1949, in Loup City
Parents: Jack and Jean (Lysinger) Newland
Survivors include her aunts, June Hendrichson of Omaha, Nancy Fleming of Boise, Idaho, Susan Anderson of Bismarck, North Dakota, and Julie Lysinger of Austin, Texas
Kearney Hub, 24 February 2021
JANK, The Rev. Roland, 100, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Omaha, Nebraska
Service: Mount Olive Lutheran Church, in Omaha on Tuesday, Feb. 2
Burial: Kearney Cemetery in Kearney, Nebraska
Born: July 14, 1920, in the parsonage in Canby, Minnesota
Parents: Rev. Paul and Helen Jank
Was a third- generation pastor; left home at age 14 to begin his pre-theological training at Concordia High School and Junior College in St. Paul, Minnesota; received his theological training at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, during WWII, graduating in 1945; served his vicarage (internship) at Trinity Lutheran in Navasota, Texas
Was ordained and installed in July 1945 at Immanuel Lutheran in rural Amherst; Immanuel and later Grace Lutheran in Sumner for 11 years; for several of those years, taught parochial school in a one-room schoolhouse; served for 15 years at Peace in Hastings, Nebraska; seven years at Trinity in Guttenberg, Iowa, and St. Paul in McGregor, Iowa; from 1978 to 1994, served at Immanuel in Columbus, Nebraska, as an assistant pastor, and then from 1994 to 2004 as visitation pastor in Columbus; retired and moved to Immanuel Village in Omaha in 2004, continued to serve the church, making hospital calls on Mt. Olive parishioners at Immanuel Hospital for many years; was faithful in the worship life and Bible study opportunities at Mt. Olive, where his son, Roland, served as pastor; considered it a great joy to have his son as his pastor
Married: Norma Buehler of Amherst on Aug. 4, 1946; was married 51 years before her death in 1997
Activities: at Immanuel Village, served as a volunteer proof reader and librarian for the Village; enjoyed playing ping-pong and bean bags and often held the title of Bean Bag Champion; enjoyed other Village residents for a night of joke telling; will be remembered by many for his incredible memory for names, his quick smile and always for the jokes he had ready to tell; supported his three sons in their musical and ministry pursuits throughout their lives and his grandchildren with monetary contributions to their college educations; often said his first and last congregations were named Immanuel and his last home was Immanuel Village, which means “God with us;” lived his life knowing God was with him always as a saved child of God and often witnessed to his family, friends and complete strangers about how much God loved them
Survivors include: his sons, the Rev. Roland (Suzan) Jank, Michael (Jill) Jank and Joel (Ellen) Jank; eight grandchildren, Nathan (Jamie) Jank, Rachel (Jeff) Misiolek, Sarah (Josh) Callahan, Ryan Jank, Aaron (Kathleen) Jank, Jeremy Jank, Julie (Ramez) Habash and Jonathan (Rachel) Jank; 12 great-grandchildren, Adela, Klara and Lillia Jank, Evelyn, Eleanor and Everett Misiolek, Stella Callahan, Zade, Leena, Jad and Layla Habash and Phillip and Theo Jank; brother, the Rev. Orville (Arlene) Jank; sister, Mary Dawson; four nieces and nephews; and many friends in his former congregations and communities
Was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Norma; sisters, Lois Kroenke and Paula Jank; and brother-in-law, Robert Kroenke
Memorials: Lutheran Hour Ministries, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, or Mount Olive, Omaha
The Columbus Telegram, 30 January 2021
JENSEN, Gary L., 75, of Skokie, Illinois, died peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020
Celebration of life memorial: in Kearney later
Born: Aug. 6, 1945, in Omaha
Parents: Lester and Thelma Jensen of Kearney
Adopted by the Jensens when he was 6 months old; was raised in a Christian home with a strong work ethic and a big sister always looking out for him; graduated from Kearney High School in 1963, and briefly went to Kearney State College
Military: US Navy; was a singer in the Bluejacket Choir during boot camp and served on the USS Sylvania during Vietnam
Moved to Indiana in 1973 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in 1978
Worked as a graphic artist, technical writer and consultant in various industries
Activities: was well-known for his big heart, thoughtfulness and a great sense of humor; volunteered by driving fellow veterans to doctor's appointments for more than eight years while living in Indiana; was an avid Husker football fan
Survivors include his wife, Paz Jensen; his daughter, Kristi Jensen Briggs, whom he raised as a single father from the time she was 8 years old; and his "favorite" sister, Eudeanne (Peg) Bramson; along with several nieces and nephews, and cousins
Was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Thelma Jensen; and his infant daughter, Alicia Ann
Memorials: Disabled American Veterans organization
Kearney Hub, 28 February 2021
KIRKLAND, Naomi, 95, of Kearney died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2021, at Mother Hull Home in Kearney
Funeral service: Friday at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Interment:Roselawn Cemetery in Columbus
Born: Sept. 4, 1925, in Grand Island
Parents: Louis and Myrtle (Richardson) Beebe
Was raised in Silver Creek and Columbus; was a 1943 graduate of Columbus High School
Married: Peter Loveless in July 1945; he precede her in death
Married: Gilman Kirkland in 1953 in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Moved to Kearney in the early 1950s, was employed as a bookkeeper by TB Hospital, Ted Dial Construction Company, UNK Student Union, Kearney Drive-In Theatre and Farmer's Coop Grain and Supply in Minden
activities: member and past president of the Eagles Auxiliary; enjoyed reading and Nebraska football
Survivors include her children, Nancy DesMarais of Odessa, Mike Loveless and his wife Anita of Kearney, William "Bill" Kirkland of Kearney and Patti Richardson of Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Wilma Beebe of Miami, Oklahoma; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Peter Loveless and Gilman Kirkland; infant son, Jerome; son-in-law, Scott DesMarais; brothers, Ward, Kenneth and Carl Beebe; sister, Gwen Knight; and sisters-in-law, Beth and Marie Beebe
Memorials: Mother Hull Home or Kearney Eagles Club
Kearney Hub, 17 February 2021
KOLSTAD, Mary E., 86, of Missouri, formerly of Kearney, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, at Kansas City, Missouri
Funeral service: Friday at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: July 3, 1934, in Fowler, Colorado
Married: Aug. 4, 1956 to Ole Kolstad; he preceded her in death in 1996
Earned a two-year degree from McPherson College, taught at North Diamond rural school in Galva, Kansas, in 1957 and at the Glade Country School in Glade, Kansas, from 1958 to 1959; later earned a bachelor's degree in education from Kearney State College in 1986; taught Spanish at both the Zion Lutheran and Faith Christian schools in Kearney
Activities: was an active supporter of the Kearney Jubilee Center (a ministry for and with poor and oppressed people), Kearney Head Start (where she worked as parent coordinator for 13 years), and traveled twice to Haiti with "Water4Haiti" (a nondenominational ministry providing clean water to residents of Haiti)
Survivors include her three daughters and 10 grandchildren: Jill Brown (Jeff) of Kansas City, Missouri, Patrick Brown (Karleen) of McPherson, Kansas, Victoria Brown and Catherine Brown of Kansas City, Missouri, Joni Heiliger (Randy) of Lincoln, Jacob Heiliger (Becca) of Omaha, Joshua Heiliger (Anya) of Waddell, Arizona, and Jordan Starkel (Beau) of Omaha, Jari Holliday (Geoff) of Aurora; Jarid Holliday (Samantha) of Lincoln, Mikayla Miller (Dalton) of Bemidji, Minnesota, Hunter Holliday and Hailey Holliday, both of Aurora; her sister, Linda Sigala (Tony) of Arnold, Missouri; and four great-grandchildren
Memorials: the Dr. Ole A. Kolstad Memorial Scholarship Fund or the Kearney Jubilee Center
Kearney Hub, 23 February 2021
LEHN, David E. Sr., 71, of Kearney died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at his home in Kearney. Visitation with family present: Saturday at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney
Burial: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell
Born: Nov. 10, 1949, in Ainsworth
Parents: Ralph and Betty J. (Woods) Lehn Sr.
Attended high school in Oregon
Military: United States Navy during the Vietnam War
Married: Treva Brown on May 29, 1991, in Rock County
Worked the majority of his life as a truck driver
Survivors include his wife Treva of Kearney; sons, David Lehn Jr. and his fianceé Crystal Harkness of Kearney and John Lehn of Bend, Oregon; sister, Carol Caudill of Ainsworth; brother, Ralph Lehn Jr. of Oregon; stepsons and spouses, Rod and Lori Guthard, Bruce and Rhonda Guthard, Kent and Becky Guthard and Joel and Renee Guthard; stepdaughter and husband, Jolene and Steven Cantoria; two granddaughters, two grandsons, one great-granddaughter, 12 stepgrandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Don Caudill; and nephew, Robbie Lehn
Memorials: Kearney Area Animal Shelter, Kearney American Legion Post 52 or the Kearney VFW Post 759
Kearney Hub, 25 February 2021
LONDER, Winona "Jody", 74, of Kearney died Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln
Funeral service: Thursday at Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Sept. 10, 1946, in Kearney
Parents: Grant and Dorothy (Chamberlain) Bickford
Attended Kearney High School, graduated with the class of 1964
Married: Paul Londer on March 14, 1965, in Kearney
With Paul owned and operated an auction company, Londer's Auction and real estate company, Londer's Real Estate
Activities: member of Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney
Survivors include: her husband, Paul of Kearney; daughter, Vicki Londer of Omaha; son, Bret Londer and his wife Mandy of Carlsbad, California; and two grandchildren, Teddy and Emmy; four nieces, a nephew, a grandnephew, two great-grandnieces and a great-grandnephew
Was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Ronald Bickford of Grand Island
Memorials: Kearney Public Schools Foundation
Kearney Hub, 2 February 2021
MARKUS, Grace B., 98, of Lexington died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at her home
Private mass of Christian burial: Tuesday at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington
Interment: Kearney Cemetery
Born: Nov. 27, 1922, in Poole
Parents: Joseph and Marie (Seifert) Schuller
Married: Aug. 28, 1945, Maynard H. Markus at Kearney; he preceded her in death on March 4, 1967
Survivors include her children, Terry Markus of Kearney, Susan Fagot of Lexington and Robyn Lauer of Wooster, Ohio; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 16 January 2021
MATTHIESSEN, Elizabeth "Betty" Hume, 79, of Kearney died Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney as the result of a sudden heart attack
Celebration of life: Saturday at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Born: Aug. 20, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia
Parents: William and Adrienne Matthiessen
Retired to Kearney after a career in credit union services in Nebraska, Wisconsin and North Carolina; was a lifelong Democrat, an avid quilter and a member of the Betty Club
Survivors include her longtime special companion; her children, Michael (Michelle) Meister of Scottsbluff, Matthew (Kim) Meister of Kearney, Cindy (Fred) Meister Diaz of Euless, Texas, Stephen Meister (Jodi Brooks) of Washington, D.C., and Jean (Scott) Anderson of Kearney; grandchildren, Jennie Kozal, Harry Meister, Gabe Meister, Becca Vossler, Abby McNeil, Molly Meister, Ryan Meister, Morgan Meister, Candice Grossman, Adam Bivens, Camille Diaz, Callie Diaz and Devin Anderson; and 11 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her parents; brother and sister-in-law, William and Florence Matthiessen; nephew, David Matthiessen, and daughter-in-law, Dana Meister
Memorials: Heifer International, Legal Aid of Nebraska, Central Nebraska Humane Society or the Democratic candidate of your choice
Kearney Hub, 11 February 2021
MIIGERL, Bernard, 77, of Ravenna died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney
Service: Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Ravenna
Burial: Prairie Center Cemetery
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born: Oct. 6, 1943, at home
Parents: Albert and Katherine (Schram) Miigerl
Joined siblings Evelyn and Lawrence at home; graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1962
Military: Army National Guard
Married: Joan Heisinger on Aug. 22, 1970
Lived in Kearney; spent many years in the construction industry; later worked for St. James Catholic Church doing maintenance until his retirement; in retirement, moved to Ravenna to be closer to his family where he lived until his death
Activities: enjoyed playing cards, shooting pool, camping, fishing and spending time with family and friends; loved every moment with his family, especially his grandchildren
Survivors include Tara and Troy Ziebart of Armour, South Dakota, Tim Miigerl of Scotland, South Dakota, and Tricia and Ryan Lieske of Ravenna; grandchildren, Courtney (Riley) Lau, Amber (Caleb) Stoltenburg, Brandi, Jordan, Katelyn, Zachary, Ava, Hailey and Ryker; great-grandchildren, Wesley, Emmett, Finley and Ellie; sister, Evelyn Stittle of Ravenna; and brother, Lawrence (Adarene) Miigerl of Ravenna; along with many nieces and nephews
Kearney Hub, 3 February 2021
MUNSTER, Rodney, 50, of Kearney died Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney after a short illness of pneumonia; was surrounded by his family
Celebration of life: Tuesday at Blase Strauser Memorial Chapel in Gothenburg
Burial: later
-- Born: Sept. 21, 1970, in Kearney
Parents: Harold and Lila (Criffield) Munster
Survivors include his mother, Lila of Kearney; brothers and sisters, Terry and Connie (Munster) Viter of Lincoln, Marty and Lucy Munster of Cozad, Shane and Sharlene (Munster) Gronewold of Elm Creek, Scott and Sharyl Munster of Gothenburg and Shawn and Teresa Munster of Kearney; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many close friends
Was preceded in death by his father, Harold Munster; brothers, Randy and Kevin Munster; and grandparents
Kearney Hub, 1 February 2021
MURR, Claudia J., 76, of Odessa died Jan. 13, 2021 on her property west of Odessa
A celebration of life: Monday at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Born: Jan. 1, 1945, in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Parents: Bernard "Skinner" and Nadene (Kraft) Ondrak
Moved to Nebraska at an early age, attended country schools; graduated from Gibbon High in 1963
Worked several jobs in the area, then worked at Eaton Corp. until her retirement
Activities: became a certified tester with countless volunteer hours with the Therapy Dog Program; was known as The Corgi Lady; over the past 20 years her fur babies: Oliver, Skies, Foxy Lady and Bratlee would meet and spend time with children and adults at Richard Young, Reading to Animals at Kearney Library and all the Farmers Markets in the area; most recently with Hanzel and Gretel, and Jimminy Crikket, and at the Pumpkin Patch this fall where she was able to see kids play with goats that brought her much happiness
Survivors include her son Jeffery Murr and his wife Melissa, mother Nadine Nutter, all of Gibbon; Linda Lethbridge of Madison, Georgia, Mary (Keith) Ripp of Ravenna, Nancy (Dan) Beruman of Shelton, Bonny Schepler of Fairfax, Missouri, Jerry (April) Ondrak of Shelton and Patty (Scott) Meister of Fremont
Was preceded in death by her father Skinner; brother Clyde; and countless fur babies
The Murr family would like to thank the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office, Kearney Police Department, Elm Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Kearney Volunteer Fire Department, the Buffalo County Attorney's Office, Buffalo County Emergency Management and the city of Kearney/Buffalo County Chaplaincy Corps for their efforts in her search
Kearney Hub, 15 January 2021
OHLSON, Kori Jane, 26, of Kearney, formerly of Holdrege, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Celebration of life: Thursday, Febr. 18, at the First United Methodist Church in Holdrege
Inurnment: McCook Cemetery
Mortuary: Nelson-Bauer in Holdrege
Born: April 21, 1994, in McCook
Parents: William "Bill" and Kimberly Ann (Hunsaker) Ohlson
Received her primary education from McCook Public Schools through the 5th grade, then attended Holdrege Public Schools, graduating Holdrege High School with the class of 2012; graduated with an Associate’s Degree in graphic design from Hastings Central Community College in Hastings, Nebraska
Her passion in life was helping and caring for others; excelled as a Certified Nursing Assistant and was currently pursuing a degree in Nursing; was employed at Kearney Regional Medical Center as a Patient Care Tech
Activities: adored her nieces and nephews, enjoyed spending time with her family and friends; had a contagious smile and a heart of gold
Survivors include: her father, Bill Ohlson of Hastings, siblings Kelsey Bailey and her husband, Jordan of Holdrege, Jessica Wallace and her fiancé, James Schmidt of Dodge City, Kansas, Tyler Ohlson of Holdrege, and David Campbell and his girlfriend, Tiana Kimberly of Lincoln; also her step-father, Mike Campbell of Holdrege, her boyfriend, Nick Sukraw of Kearney, nieces and nephews Wyatt Anderson, Jaci Bailey, Karsyn Bailey, McKenzye Thomas and Kayden Reynolds; grandma, Sue (Bales) Rima of McCook, grandpa, Rod Wachholtz of Derby, Kansas, and many cousins, extended family, and friends
Was preceded in death by her mother, Kim Campbell in 2012; three grandfathers, Stanley Ohlson, Richard Burton, and Dick Rima; and her great-grandparents, Warren Clarence "Clancy" and Velma Bales
Kearney Hub, 12 February 2021 and www.nelsonbauerfh.com
OWENS, Patricia (Pat) Humphrey Jay, 85, died peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021
Celebration of life service: later
Born: May 10, 1935, in Omaha
Adoptive parents: Fred and Nellie Jay of Ainsworth in 1940
Attended Ainsworth Public Schools, Nebraska Wesleyan University; graduated from Kearney State Teachers College in 1955
Married: Steve Owens in 1955; recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary
Taught second-grade at Gibbon class; had a son and daughter in 1957 and 1958; many people considered her a surrogate mother; family moved to Arvada, Colorado, in 1960; devoted her life with endless love and care for her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and continued her career and passion for teaching and working with special needs children with great love, humor and boundless energy; was also a loving sister, neighbor and friend who treated others with thoughtfulness and love
Survivors include: her loving husband, Steve Owens of Kennewick, Washington; sister, Carolyn Ehrig of Manchester, Iowa; son, Steve Owens and wife Debby of Richland, Washington, along with their children, Kendra McCullough, husband Robert and son Liam of West Richland, Washington, and Jenna Owens and her husband Russell Lodge of Kennewick, Washington; daughter, Cyndi Goodman and her husband Gary of Denver, along with their children Shain Goodman of Bozeman, Montana, Chelsea Meraz and her husband Gabriel of Brighton, Colorado, Ryan Goodman and his wife Courtney; daughter, Violet and her son Benjamin of Arvada, Colorado
Was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Nellie Jay; brothers, Donald and Robert Jay; and sister, Bunny Harris
Kearney Hub, 5 February 2021
PETERSON, Robert W., 86, of Kearney died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Memorial service: Febr. 2, 2021 at First United Methodist Church
Burial: Riverdale Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born on a farm outside of Elm Creek, on July 17, 1934
Parents: Robert and Thelma (Young) Peterson
Moved to Riverdale, attended a rural county school west of Riverdale, graduated from Riverdale High School in 1952
Married: in 1954 to Loris Pazdernik at the Methodist Church in Riverdale
Farmed all his life on a farm a mile west of Riverdale Nebraska; shelled corn from 1957-1968 in a three-county area
Activities: coached the Riverdale little league baseball team for many years, spent many hours tinkering in his shop; loved antique cars and antique tractors, and restoring them in his spare time; served on many boards in the farm area and also church and cemetery boards; in retirement, spent many hours volunteering for Habitat for Humanity in the Kearney area; lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church
Survivors include: his wife Loris Peterson; children, Gail (Alan) Kegley of Kearney, Kim (Byron) Kinnan of Lincoln, NE, Rex (Shari) Peterson of Riverdale; grandchildren, Joshua (Karin) Kegley of Elkhorn, Ryan (Emily) Kegley of Kearney, Briar (Wade) Jensen of Colorado Springs, CO, Jordan (Brian) Cochran of Kearney, Zachary Peterson (Jason Soukup) of Lincoln, Cole (Blair) Peterson of Riverdale, Nolan (Kendall) Peterson of Austin, TX; great-grandchildren Hunter Osentowski, Huston, Elle, Hendrex Cochran, Cruz, Drake, and Blaise Peterson, Everett and Henry Kegley, and Connor Kegley; Sister-in-law, Alda Drew and Brother-in-law Alan (Loretta) Pazdernik; many cousins, nieces, and nephews
Was proceeded in death by his parents, in-laws Emil and Fern Pazdernik; sisters and brother-in-laws, Janice (Darrel) Reiter, Marilyn (Kenneth) Drew; brother-in-law, Max Drew; and niece Sheree Ott
Memorials: First United Methodist Church or Habitat for Humanity in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 30 January 2021
REEVES, Jackie Lynn (Miller), 58, of Kearney died Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, after an intense, nearly three-year battle with pancreatic cancer
Private family services were held earlier this month
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Nov. 3, 1962, in Toledo, Ohio
Parents: John and Judith Miller
Relocated to Sacramento, California, attended school there Married: Jan. 14, 1981, in Reno, Nevada
Activities: loved her children and grandchildren, who were her strength to fight for her life as long as she did
Was mother to seven: Brandy Hasbrouck (Jason Martin) of Ravenna, Jennifer (Jeremy) Shubert of Overton, Brian Reeves Jr. of Holdrege, Heather (Thomas) Smith of Holdrege, James Reeves of Elm Creek, Christopher Reeves of Omaha and Michael (Courtney) Reeves of Kearney; was grandmother to 25 of them: Trisiti, Justin, Travis, Jaden, Zoey, Tranessa, Jason, Hunter, Piper, Amelia, Averie, Lane, Avaya, Jaycelea, Kessyn, Alexis, Kadisyn, Kenley, Daevon, Xavier, Abby, Sutton, Dawsen, Brian III and Mya
Survivors include her children and grandchildren, husband, Brian Reeves Sr. of Holdrege; parents, John and Judith Miller of Sacramento, California; brother, John Miller Jr. (Karen) of Whitehouse, Ohio; two sisters, Tina (Johnny) Johnson of Sacramento and Teresa Miller of Toledo; along with several nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Donald (Donnie) Hasbrouck; father-in-law, Roger Mealman; a beloved nephew, William Asher; as well as aunts, uncles and her grandparents
Kearney Hub, 14 January 2021
RICHARDSON, Cecile "Madeline", 93, of Gibbon died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society - St. John's Nursing Home in Kearney
Graveside service: Shelton Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born: Jan. 10, 1928, in Gaylord, Kansas
Parents: Ernest and Julia (Jones) Adams
Married: Feb. 1, 1953, Frank H. Richardson; he preceded her in death
Survivors include her son, Marlan Richardson of Gibbon; brothers, Virgil and Kenny Adams; sister, Judy Adams; and two grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 16 February 2021
RIME, Georgia Lynne "Jo" of Kingman, Arizona, formerly of Riverdale, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021; complications from a recent stroke hastened her sudden passing
No services are planned
Born: May 5, 1950 in Kearney
Parents: Martin George "Mike" Maul and Ada Lynne Symmonds Maul
Was the second of four children; two-year older sister called her Jo-Jo and the name stuck; attended elementary school at Riverdale Public School; the sweetness of her name and her special bubbly personality endeared her to her classmates and friends for life; graduated from Amherst High School in 1968, was voted Homecoming Queen; earned an associate's degree in secretarial science in May 1970 from Central Community College in Hastings
Worked for about a year in the admissions office at CCC; followed her older sister to Denver, Colorado, worked a variety of jobs in the 1970s; headed west to California in 1979
Married; in the late 1970s to Todd Riggle in the late 1970s; later divorced
Married: Paul Rime on Sept. 12, 1980 in California
Moved to Kingman upon their retirement, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary last September
Activities: had no children of her own, but raised and nurtured three stepchildren and their two grandchildren; high school reunions always held a special place in her life and she missed very few of them throughout the years
Survivors include: her husband Paul Rime of Kingman; her mother, Ada Lynne Maul of Kearney; her sister, Kathy Carmann (Ken) of Centennial, Colorado; brother, Tom Maul (Mary) of Columbus; brother, Jerry and Sonja Tabler Maul of Eugene, Oregon; stepchildren, Susaan (Rime) Velastegul, Douglas Rime and Barbara (Rime) Milton; and her stepgrandchildren
Was preceded in death by her father, Martin Maul
Memorials: Amherst High School in memoriam to Jo Maul and the AHS Class of 1968
Kearney Hub, 16 February 2021
ROBINSON, Nicholas "Nick" Creighton, 34, of Denver, Colorado, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at Denver
Celebration of life: May 1 at Old Town Hall in Kearney
Born: Aug. 30, 1986
Parents: Rick and Mary Kay Robinson
Grew up with his brothers: Matt Robinson, Chris Bieber, Dan Bieber and Brent Bieber
Activities: enjoyed playing and creating music; was adventurous and liked being outside, primitive camping, snowboarding, hiking, rock climbing and surrounding himself with friends and loved ones around a fire; took pleasure in finding rare gem restaurants and pubs; lived in Laramie, Wyoming, continuing to make lifelong friendships, settled in Evergreen, Colorado, working as a handyman; liked implementing his creative side in his projects
Survivors include his parents, Rick and Mary Kay Robinson of Kearney; brothers and spouses, Matt and Hope Robinson of Longmont, Colorado, Chris and Stacy Bieber, Dan and Lisa Bieber and Brent and McKenna Bieber, all of Kearney; along with 11 nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ivan and Leslie Robinson and Gerald and Teresa Streff; and uncles, Tom Streff and Steve and Terry Robinson
Kearney Hub, 20 January 2021
RUSHING, Nancy, 66, of Kearney died Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney
Memorial service: Tuesday at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Born: Aug. 24, 1954, in McCook
Parents: Carroll and Mary (Roberts) Rushing
Was raised in Lincoln and later moved to Tyler, Texas, and then to Oregon; moved to Kearney, earned her GED from Kearney High School
Married: David Bender in the summer of 1974; later divorced, but remained close
At the age of 39, welcomed her second daughter; spent 16 years working at UNK as a custodian
Activities: member of New Life Church; enjoyed swimming, crocheting, working with clay, fishing and her cats; will be remembered as a strong independent woman
Survivors include her daughters, Sabrina (Bender) Jones and Martha Rushing, both of Kearney; grandchildren, Anthony Schuyler, Rhyen Soker, Chrystal Soker and Josiah Jones; siblings, Carolyn Rushing of Kearney, James (Sharon) Robison of Arizona, Cristena Champion of Utah, Carolyn Robison of Utah, Claudia (F.M.) Chandler and Ginni McBride; adopted daughter, Kim Hemmert of Kearney; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, David
Kearney Hub, 4 February 2021
SCHWINDT, Edythe M., 91, of Kearney died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society - St. Luke's in Kearney
Celebration of life service: later in Ferndale, Washington
Burial: Ferndale, Washington, near her parents and husband
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Dec. 16, 1929, in Sumas, Washington
Parents: Ellis and Nellie (Chapman) Minaker
Married: July 19, 1950, Philip Eugene Schwindt Jr.; met in San Francisco, California, and lived many places throughout California, Washington, Virginia, Louisiana; eventually retired in Kimball
Activities: member of the First English Lutheran Church in Kimball for many years; loved to cook, leaves behind many wonderful recipes for her family to enjoy
Survivors include: three children, Michael (Suzanne) Schwindt of Fort Worth, Texas, Craig (Marie) Schwindt of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Lori (Kevin) Roach of Kearney; grandchildren, Shaun (Becky) Schwindt, Bryan (Bianca) Schwindt, Jessica (Jon) Sherman, Brandon Schwindt, Joslin Roach (Drew Roberts), McKenzie Roach, Garrett Schwindt (Madison Gregory), Abbey (Juan) Ospina; 13 great-grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews and many special friends
Memorials: First English Lutheran Church at Kimball
Kearney Hub, 3 February 2021
SIPP, Ryan Nathan,, 37, of Brooksville, Florida, died Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Brooksville from complications of diabetes
Memorial service: Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Faith United Church in Gibbon
Burial of cremains: later
Born: June 20, 1983, in Fort Riley, Kansas
Parents: Dale and Lynnette Sipp
Was baptized in Junction City, Kansas; attended school in Kansas and Nebraska, graduated from Kearney High School in 2002; was in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts; played baseball in grade school
Worked all types of jobs; seemed the happiest at jobs working with his hands; also enjoyed working on his vehicles
Daughter Valcary was born Aug. 5, 2008, Brooksville, Florida; moved from Nebraska to back to Florida to be closer to her
Survivors include his daughter, Valcary; parents, Dale Sipp and Lynnette Dawson; half-brothers, Dale (Janet) Sipp Jr. and Dennis (Melody) Sipp; brothers, Christain Sipp and Mike (Angela) Sipp; sister, Stephanie (Omar) Garcia Fuentes; half-sisters, Ann Marie Cherry, Sarah (Eric) Knootz, Rebekah Cherry, Brandy (David) Blaine and Anna Sipp; stepgrandmother, Edna Sipp; aunts, uncles; many cousins, nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by grandparents, Bill and Elva (Gypsy) Quinn, Clifford Sipp, JP Blanc and JoAnn Blanc; and uncle, Kirby Blanc
Kearney Hub, 8 February 2021
SMITH, Betty Ann, 79, of Gibbon died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at her home following a battle with kidney/bone cancer
Memorial service: Friday at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Born: Sept. 17, 1941, in Iowa City. Iowa
Parents: Wanda Scadden and Russell Reed
Married David Elmer Smith on Jan. 24, 1957; had six children; was blessed to be able to stay home with her children while they were little
Worked as a welder at Zenith; cleaning homes for the elderly; at the Nebraska Turkey Growers Cooperative processing plant, but her best memories were made babysitting her grandchildren through the years
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, David Smith of Gibbon; their children, Ben (Lisa) Smith of Shelton, Gene (Cindy) Smith of Gibbon, Kenny (Beverly) Smith of Gibbon, Joann (Bruce) Handley of Kearney, Ann (Tony) Hedrick of Gibbon and Leon (Jennifer) Smith of Gibbon; sisters, Karen Kelly (Bill Collins) of South Sioux City, Caroline (Max) Nelson of Lake Havasu, Arizona; brother, Leon (Kay) Reed of Scottsdale, Arizona; brothers-in-law, Delbert (Linda) Smith of Lamoni, Iowa, and Clinton (Irene) Smith of Kearney; 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents, Russell Reed, Wanda and Dale Grimm; sisters, Connie Grimm, Susan Reed, Patricia Hodges, Patricia Baker and Sharon Olson; brothers-in-law, Allen Smith and Ted Smith; sisters-in-law, Leota Cline, Erma Howell, Verna Feurt and Marjorie Walker
Memorials: Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department or to Etta Smith Scholarship through Gibbon Public Schools
Kearney Hub, 18 January 2021
SVOBODA, Rodney "Rod" Ray, 53, of Upland died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, as a result of an automobile accident
Funeral service: Monday at New Life Church in Kearney
Burial: Upland Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Feb. 12, 1967, in Shelton
Parents: George and Deanne (Russell) Svoboda
Attended school in Shelton, graduated from Shelton High School in 1985; attended Central Community College in Grand Island
Married: Laurie Bloker at the United Methodist Church in Shelton on Aug. 22, 1987
Worked at West Company followed by Kelly Electric in Kearney before relocating to Littleton, Colorado, where they lived for 16 years; in Colorado, worked for Design Electric and then Integrity Electrical Solutions; relocated back home to Nebraska and settled in Upland in 2018 to be closer to family; worked at IES Commercial in Holdrege until the time of his death
Activities: enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking and cooking; especially enjoyed time with his children and grandchildren; enjoyed playing games cooking something delicious for those he loved; in Colorado, was a member of Dakota Ridge Church, served as a deacon for many years, and was known as "Commander Rod" for Royal Rangers; back in Kearney, attended his home church, New Life in Kearney, served on the host team
Survivors include his daughters, Rochelle (Blake) Frost of Gothenburg and Sarah (Tyler) Barone of Littleton, Colorado; grandchildren, Melody Barone, Asher Barone and Otto Frost; brothers, Russell (Vicki) Svoboda of Abingdon, Virginia, and Rock Svoboda of Arizona; brother-in-law, Heath (Lori) Gregor of Gainesville, Florida; sister-in-law, Dawn (Travis) Kovarik of Kearney; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and special friend, Susan Halpin of Kearney
Was preceded in death by his wife Laurie; his parents; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law
Kearney Hub, 5 February 2021
VERRANEAULT, Karen, 67, of Kearney died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at her home after a courageous journey with breast cancer
Memorial service: Friday at St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Aug. 6, 1953, in McCook
Parents: Clayton "Beenie" and Mary "Vel" (Koetter) Harmon
Was raised in McCook, graduated from high school in 1971; enjoyed being a cheerleader and the lifelong friends she made; graduated summa cum laude from Kearney State College in 1975 with a comprehensive major in special education; later added endorsements in resource and itinerant teaching and early childhood
Married: Steve Verraneault, on July 19, 1975
After marriage, lived in Kearney; delighted in her children and was blessed to be able to work part time while they were growing up
Was in the field of education for 43 years, retired in 2018; began as a special education/resource teacher at Shelton and Kearney Public Schools; then taught the remaining 39 years in Educational Service Unit 10, first served as special education teacher in rural schools in several counties; her passion was helping children learn to read;with students, parents and colleagues; was later resource coordinator, early childhood planning region team co-chair, and member of the Central Nebraska Autism Team
Activities: enjoyed watching her children's and grandchildren's numerous activities and sports; was an avid baseball fans, from Little League to professional teams; was fond of making greeting cards, rubber stamping, watercoloring and playing bunco with friends; Bible study and "RAK Coffee Groups" were important to her; will be remembered for her deep faith, devotion to family and love of her dear friends
Survivors include her husband, Steve; and children, Andrea (Matthew) Mack of Grand Island, Gregory (Nicole) Verraneault of Omaha and Matthew Verraneault of Omaha; grandchildren Aaron, Jared and Willa Mack; and Lily, Maci and Piper Verraneault; her mother, Vel; twin brother, Kurt (Patty) Harmon of Torrington, Wyoming, and their children John, Ben and Caitlin; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Carol and Larry Ommert of Cambridge and nephews Jeff, Tim (Chrystal) and Ryan (Monica) Ommert; and nephew Eric (Jessica) of Cunningham, Virgina. Extended family include her Aunt Sharon Koetter and Uncle Art Koetter, both of McCook; and Uncle Jim and Aunt Barb Koetter of Pocatello, Idaho; and many cousins
Was preceded in death by her father, Clayton; sister, Jennifer; and in-laws, Margaret and Lionel (Boz) Verraneault
Memorials: St. James Catholic Church, CHI Health Regional Cancer Center at Good Samaritan or scholarships for her grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 2 February 2021
WELSCH, Karen L., 64, of Kearney died peacefully at her home on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, after a lengthy battle with cancer
Karen's wishes were for cremation
Celebration of life
April 17 at her nephew's farm in rural Kearney
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Sept. 20, 1956, in Oxford
Parents: Robert E. and Marian M. (Irelan) Welsch
Attended Oxford High School, graduated with the class of 1974; attended St. Francis School of Nursing, earned a degree as a registered nurse in 1977
Began her career at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, retired in 2015 after 38 years of faithful service of caring for others; she was a leader, mentor, compassionate, calm and loved to laugh; often shared wonderful memories of growing up in Oxford with her older brother Kevin; enjoyed their family vacations, traveling to places to take in the sights and visiting extended family; loved animals, enjoyed being outside taking care of her yard and flowers and just being in the sunshine; was kind, generous and compassionate; cherished spending time with her nieces and nephews and their children
Survivors include her uncle John (Barb) Irelan of Loveland, Colorado; brother, Kevin (Lori) Welsch of Leigh; nephew, Kyle (Janell) Brown of Kearney; niece, Hillary (Luke) Goodwin of Gothenburg; nephew, Jeremy (Annie) Welsch of Omaha; and niece, Kristin (Keith) Henggeler of Eustis; great-nieces and -nephews, Tate, Shayne, Gunner and Ila Mae Brown, Grace, Bristol and Logan Goodwin, Mikey, Emma and Lizzie Welsch, and Nolan Henggeler; along with her longtime special friend, Mary Fitzke of Kearney; considered Tom (Kendra) Brown as her nephew as well and his children, Jaron, Addison and Logan
Preceded in death by her parents and grandparents; her uncle, Donald Irelan; and uncle Wayne and aunt Bonnie Fish
Kearney Hub, 8 February 2021
WHITE, Dreka Joe, infant daughter of Darryl White and Noel Luce, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at her home
Memorial service: Monday, February 22, 2021 at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral Home
Survivors include: her parents, Darryl White and Noel Luce; sisters, Ayzia, Lyric, Darry’l, Meraya, Tionna, Tyearra, and Serenity; brothers Darryl, Dar’yl, and Drequan; grandparents, Joe and Silvia McFall and Jane Valenzuela; aunts and uncles Brian (Brandy) Luce; Jesus (Jaz) Valenzuela, Cydney Valenzuela, and Christee White; a niece, Trinitee; a nephew, Trenton; cousins, Raelynn, Clyde, Brandon, DesiRae, Jesse, Jerromi, Jordan, and Heaven; and numerous great aunts, uncles and other cousins
Was preceded in death by her grandmother, Betty Blake; great grandparents Clyde and Viola Luce, Mary Brown, and Joe White Sr; and a cousin, Darrell Allen
Kearney Hub, 14 February 2021 and www.hlmkfuneral.com
WILLIAMS, Glenda Jo, 80, of Glenrock, Wyoming, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper; after a three-year battle with cancer complicated by the COVID-19 virus
Small family-only service is scheduled
Burial of creamains: in the Williams family plot at the Merna Cemetery
Celebration of life: later in Glenrock
Born: March 2, 1940, in Kearney
Parents: Glen H. Beadle and Juanita E. Lincoln Beadle
Was the oldest of their four children; attended elementary school at the Glenwood rural school, then junior high and high school in Kearney; attended what was then Kearney State College for two years
Married: Aug. 5, 1959 in Kearney to K. Dale Williams of Merna
After marriage, moved to Denver, Colorado where Dale was stationed in the U.S. Air Force; also lived in Spokane, Washington, Rapid City, South Dakota, and Roseville, California; in January 1964, moved back to Kearney as Dale rejoined civilian life; lived in Gothenburg where Dale taught in the high school, returned to Kearney; later moved to Muscatine, Iowa, Delta, Utah, and Glenrock, Wyoming; after raising her children, was determined to return to UNK and finish her degree, moved back to Kearney temporarily and finally accomplished her goal
Survivors include her husband of Glenrock, two brothers, Steve L. Beadle and Kern A. Beadle (Dani) and a sister, Carol A. Letcher, all of Kearney; sister-in-law, Anna M. Williams Nilson of Lake Elsinore, California; grandchildren, Cole Williams and Alec Williams of Denver, Colorado, Lacey Williams and Lexie Williams of Papillion and Kearney, Dalton Williams and Harley Gonzales, both of Casper, Wyoming; and great-grandchildren, Skyler and Melodie Williams of Denver, and Avalynne, Hayden and Korbin Williams of Casper
Was preceded in death by her parents
Memorials: Natrona County Public Library
Kearney Hub, 8 February 2021
WILLIAMS, LuCinda S., 68, of Kearney died Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at her home
Memorial service: Tuesday, Febr. 16, at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl home
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born: September 14, 1952 in Portsmouth, Virginia
Parents: Billy and Doris (Brotherton) Williams
Graduated in 1970 from Nebraska City High School; earned her Nursing Degree from Kearney State College
Military: U.S. Air Force, was stationed at Offutt Air base as a nurse
Following her discharge, moved to Kearney and worked at Richard Young hospital
Activities: enjoyed reading and having her Jamochaccinos with friends
Survivors include: her daughter, Angela and Chris Lawn of Lone Tree, Colorado, grandchildren Keegan, Delaney, and Camden Lawn also of Lone Tree, sister Patricia and Todd Rimpley of Lexington, nephews, Jeremiah and Nikki Houlden, Michael and Tandy Rimpley of Lexington, nieces Ashley David Rimpley-Sorto of Lexington, Alicia and Armando Nava of Lexington, and special friends, Jera and Rob Hinkle of Kearney
Was preceded in death by her parents and twin sons
Memorials: Kearney Public Library
Kearney Hub, 14 February 2021
YENDRA, Beverly Joeen (Bundy), 81, of Kearney died peacefully at her home on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021
Celebration of life: Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Kearney
Burial: Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride Kuhl Funeral Home
Born: Jan. 11, 1940, in Kearney
Parents: Paul and Charlotte (Rowedder) Bundy
Was raised in Gibbon; graduated from Gibbon Public School in 1957
Married: Aug. 16, 1959, to Darrell Gene Yendra; raised three children while residing on the family farm north of Gibbon
Taught in a country school the first fall after graduating high school, and later attended Kearney State College to earn her bachelor's degree in education; then taught three years at a Hall County country school, and was a paraprofessional at Northeast Elementary School in Kearney until retiring
Activities: was active in the Baptist Church of Gibbon from infancy to adulthood; was on the Cradle Roll and at age 12 was baptized; was active in Sunday school, vacation Bible school, choir and the youth fellowship, served in office for both the local and association Baptist Youth Fellowship during her teenage years; for 30 years, taught Sunday school, served as Sunday school superintendent, on the nursery committee and on the Board of Christian Education
Moved to Kearney after selling the farm, 1982; enjoyed traveling and their grandchildren; playing cards with friends, out dancing and camping in their mobile home; hobbies included reading, quilting and coffee with friends; her pride and joy were her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren, whom she often gifted with quilted items and books; member of First Baptist Church of Kearney, involved with the ABW Circle, charter member of Bits and Pieces Quilt Guild, Pioneer Extension Club and had been a docent at the Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney
Survivors include her husband. Darrell Yendra; children, Brian Yendra, Krista (Bruce) Pierce and Darren (Inga) Yendra; 11 grandchildren, Kyla Earll, Brooke Cooley, Brittney Kuck, Timaree Smith, Derek Yendra, Tyson Pierce, Jared Yendra, Trenton Yendra, Tate Pierce, Amanda Colburn and Tessa Yendra, and her precious 18 great-grandchildren; [a brother, Bruce Bundy died the day after Beverly; his obit is near the top of this page]
Was preceded in death by an infant daughter, her parents and grandparents
Kearney Hub, 6 February 2021