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ASHMAN, Sandra Eldene 'Sandie', 77, of Kearney died Jan. 31, 2022, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital
A Mass and celebration of life: Friday, April 1, at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Mortuary: Hitchcock in Burwell
Born: Oct. 18, 1944, in Valentine
Parents: John and Doris (Lord) Cronin
Was raised in Burwell, graduated from Burwell High School, class of 1963; went to St. Francis in Grand Island, and Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heart-Omaha for a degree to become a registered nurse
Married: Richard "Dick" Ashman on June 3, 1967; he preceded her in death
Worked at Good Samaritan Hospital in O.B and at Contemporary obstetric, was also a perish nurse for many years
Activities: hobbies included collecting, quilting, and taking her grandkids on adventures; loved volunteering for Catholic Daughters, either making deserts for fish fries, or calling for food for Safe center dinners; member of St. James Catholic Church and The Catholic Daughters of America
Survivors include her two children, Mark Ashman of Orlando, Fla., and Nicole Ashman of Kearney; siblings, Glenn Cronin of Omaha, Christine Griffith of Baton Rouge, La., and Debi of Auburn; and two grandchildren
Was proceeded in death by her husband Richard “Dick” Ashman, parents, grandparents, two brothers-in-law, Lawrence Troxel and Arlen Lahrs, and three nephews and a niece
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BACON, Raydene Ann, 72, of Aurora on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Westfield Quality Care
Mass of Christian burial: Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Aurora
Burial: Aurora Catholic Cemetery
Mortuary: Higby-McQuiston
Born: Sept 11, 1949 at O'Neill, Nebr.
Parents: Ray and Ann (Ramold) Timmerman
Grew up in O'Neill with her 14 brothers and sisters; graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School in O'Neill; worked at the nursing home in O'Neill during high school, then moved with her sister to Kearney to work at Good Samaritan Hospital in housekeeping
Married: Melvin Bacon on Feb. 13, 1971, at O'Neill
After marriage, lived in Cozad and Kearney, moved to Aurora in March 1973; stayed at home to raise their eight children; later worked at the Hamilton Motor Inn on weekends, Memorial Hospital and Hamilton Manor, eventually worked in the cafeteria at Aurora Public Schools for 17 years
Activities: member of St. Mary's Catholic Church; enjoyed doing paint by number pictures, puzzles, gardening, being an Elvis fan and spending time with her family
Survivors include: her husband, Melvin of Aurora; 8 children, Andrew Bacon of Grand Island, Duane Bacon of Aurora, Matt Bacon of Gainesboro, Tenn., Kevin (Angie) Bacon of Tilden, Dean Bacon of Aurora, Anna Bacon of Aurora, Heather (Shawn) Nienhueser of Grand Island and Becky (Chris) Benger of Aurora; 13 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; 14 siblings, Mary Schulte, A.J. Timmerman, Raymond Timmerman, Barb Larsen, Janet Kubik, Bill Timmerman, Kate Clouse, Ed Timmerman, Tim Timmerman, Margaret Kubik, Joe Timmerman, David Timmerman, Dan Timmerman and Rita Hoctor, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents and grandson, Josiah
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BARTHOLOMEW, Cindy M., 61, of Kearney died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the CHI Health Good Samaitan Hospital in Kearney
Funeral: Thursday at the First Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: Prairie Center Cemetery at Havens Chapel
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Aug. 30, 1960, in Kearney
Parents: Maurice and Peggy (Sheen) Smallcomb
Graduated from Gibbon High School in 1978
Worked at Anderson Wrecking in Kearney for many years; in 1990, began working for West Pharmaceutical Company in Kearney
Married: Brent Bartholomew on Sept. 5, 1992, in Kearney
Activities: her children and family were her life; loved spending all the time with her family that she could, lived for the family vacations; always had a calm and collected manner; member of First Lutheran Church in Kearney; was very passionate about Relay For Life; enjoyed going to garage sales and finding a great bargain
Survivors include: her husband, Brent Bartholomew of Kearney; sons, Brock Bartholomew of Gretna, Bryce Bartholomew, Chad Bartholomew, Colby Bartholomew, all of Kearney; daughter, Caty Bartholomew of Kearney; sisters, Sheryl Mitchell of Elm Creek, Judy and Leroy Hayes of Cambridge; brother, Chuck Smallcomb of Gibbon; father and mother-in-law, Harold and Judy Bartholomew of Taylor; sister-in-law, Shonna and Ty Bartholomew of Kearney; along with many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sharon Gard; brothers, Jim and Mark Smallcomb; and niece Gayle Smallcomb
Memorials: Relay For Life
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BAUER, Glenda Kay, 78, of Kearney died Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital
Funeral: Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church in Pleasanton
Burial: Pleasanton Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Dec. 14, 1943, in Kearney
Parents: Clarence and Mary (Klein) Bauer
Attended Janesville School through the eighth grade, graduated from Ansley High School
Worked at many places, including the Broken Bow Country Club, Quick Stop, Govier Brothers Mortuary, Broken Bow Library and the Custer County Road Department
Activities: worked hard, invested her money wisely, and was then able to generously contribute to funds for all her great- and great-great-nieces and nephews to help with their college education or future achievements in their lives, this was appreciated greatly by all of them; was good with numbers and loved crafts; lived at the Regency and Homestead House after living in Broken Bow; also enjoyed visiting friends, going to concerts, country music, game shows, working in her yard and buying gifts for little kids
Survivors include her brother, Marlyn (Lorna) Bauer; sister-in-law, Linda Bauer; brother-in-law, Marvin (Margaret) Olson; nine nieces and nephews; 15 great-nieces and nephews; and 16 great-great-nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her parents; a sister Donna Rahe; a brother Edwin Dean; and her fiancé Gene, whom she lost at an early age due to a car accident
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BECK, Lyle D., 74, of Kearney died Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society in Kearney
Funeral: Saturday at Wood River United Methodist Church
Burial of ashes with military rites: Wood River Cemetery
Mortuary: Apfel in Grand Island
Born: Feb. 14, 1948, in Kearney
Parents: Harvey and Edna (Boehm) Beck
Grew up in Wood River, received his education at Wood River Public Schools
Military: U.S. Navy, Feb. 16, 1968 - Sept. 30, 1970; served during the Vietnam War
Married: Judy (Bilslend) Fuelling on Dec. 19, 1997, in Grand Island
After marriage, lived in Grand Island, worked for Sunrise Express and Scarborough Trucking; also lived in Shelton and Kearney
Activities: member of the Shelton United Methodist Church and American legion Post 314; enjoyed Husker football, woodworking and stamp and coin collecting
Survivors include his wife, Judy Beck; daughter, Kelley (Fuelling) Hoover; grandchildren, Andre (Amber) Grimes, Esamae, Amiah and Milihana Hoover; great-grandchildren, Lliam and Rowena Grimes; in-laws, Stanley (Donna) Bilslend, Janet Berry, William (Sherri) Bilslend, and Jerome (Dotty) Bilslend; and many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ron and Ervin Beck; and brother-in-law, Elmer Bilslend
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BENTLEY, Ruby E., 94, of Kearney, formerly of Miller, died Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Mother Hull Home in Kearney
Funeral service: Tuesday at Miller Christian Church
Burial: prior to service, at Riverdale Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: April 16, 1927, in Amherst
Parents: George W. and Hazel A. (Pfeiffer) Roberts
Grew up north of Amherst, graduated from Amherst High School with the class of 1944; briefly attended Kearney State College
Taught grade schoolt at Redwing School
Married: Leslie E. Bentley on Oct. 23, 1948; became a full-time homemaker and mother
Lived on a farm near Miller for a number of years
Activities: member of Miller Christian Church, Kearney Gideons Auxiliary and Miller Senior Citizens; served on the election board for many years; loved gardening and raised a large garden every year; enjoyed her pets and farm animals; most important to her were her faith and family; taught Bible school for many years, attended ladies Bible studies, and had a deep love for her Savior; requested to have the gospel preached at her funeral
Survivors include her children, Deanne (Miles) Alton of Lake Mary, Fla., Donna (Ron) Harrop of Longwood, Fla., Jerry (Kelly) Bentley and Randy (Sandi) Bentley, all of Miller, and Marilee (Ron) Mack of Granbury, Texas; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister in law, Arlys (Richard) Kleckner
Was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie; infant daughter, Connie Kay Bentley; and sister, Velma Bentley
Memorials: Miller Christian Church or the Gideon's
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BERGLUND, Roland Kendal, 97, of Kearney died peacefully Saturday, April 2, 2022, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Celebration of Life service: Thursday at St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Jan. 7, 1925, in Wausa
Parents: Axel and Villenia (Wormke) Berglund
Was the fourth of 11 siblings; grew up on a farm in Cedar County
Military: U.S. Navy during World War II, was a gunner on supply ships from San Francisco to the Philippines
Married: Leah Schulte on May 3, 1949, in Hartington
After marriage, lived in Norfolk, then Columbus, Grand Island and Kearney in 1963, purchased Top Hat Furniture and Appliance
Activities: was involved in many organizations such as the Elks Club, Eagles Club, The Sheriff's Posse Horse Club, Knights of Columbus, the Chamber of Commerce Colonels Club, and the American Legion; was instrumental in building the Fort Kearney Inn on Interstate 80 and Lincoln West Apartments
Survivors include his sons, Edward (Mary) Berglund and James (Marlene) Berglund; brother, Douglas Berglund; sister, Amalee Berglund; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
Was preceded in death by his wife; son Robert and grandson Chad
Memorials: St. James Catholic Church or Kearney Area Foundation
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BUKOWSKI, Leona, 96, of Kearney died Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Mother Hull Home in Kearney
Mass of Christian burial: Wednesday at Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Oct. 18, 1925, in Ashton, Neb.
Parents: John and Mary (Siwinski) Jasnoch
Married: Lavern Bukowski on Nov. 29, 1944, in Omaha
Lived on a farm near Loup City; moved to Kearney, 1958; did house cleaning around Kearney for many years and worked at Baldwin Filters for 34 years, retired in 1993
Activities: enjoyed listening to music, going to polka dances, flower gardening, baking, and traveling
Survivors include her longtime partner, Ed Mizner of Kearney; daughter, Donna Rubingh of Hastings; grandsons, Darin and Tami Busch of Doniphan, Darome and Lisa Busch of Grand Prairie, Texas; great-grandchildren, Daniel and Huijin Busch of South Korea, Joshua and Jessica Busch of San Antonio, Texas, Kristin and Aaron Popchoke of Hastings, Janie and Ryan Stewart of Hurst, Texas, Cassandra Busch and Krista Busch of Grand Prairie, Texas; great-great grandchildren, Paisley, Riley, and Marley Busch, Sophia and Ethan Stewart, Wesley and David Popchoke
Was preceded in death by her husband; two brothers, Arnold and Emmit Jasnoch; sister, Luella Placzek; and son-in-law, Donald Rubingh
Memorials: Prince of Peace Catholic Church
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BURGHARDT, Lois Mae, 86, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, as a resident in Reflections Memory Care at Morningstar of Billings, Mont.
Mass of Christian burial: Friday, April 8, at St. Anthony Church, Missoula, Montana
. Mortuary: Garden City in Missoula
Born: April 15, 1935, at the family farmhouse
Parents: Walburga (Wallie) and William Fees
Youngest of eight children, grew up on the farm and always had a sibling looking out for her or willing to play with her; attended area schools, at times riding with her sisters Bonnie Lou and Beulah in a cart, pulled by Peggy the Shetland pony; loved to sing; graduated from Amherst High School in 1953
Wprked at a dry cleaning company in Kearney, eventually moved to Omaha to work at a bank
Married: Nov. 3,1962, to Edward Burghardt in Amherst
After marriage, lived in Sioux City and North Platte, moved to Missoula, Mont. in 1974; began her career as a cook with Missoula County Public Schools at Hellgate HS in 1976; transferred to Sentinel HS as assistant cook in 1984. Lois loved her job, took great pleasure in greeting the students and staff with a smile, sent everyone off with the phrase "have a great day!"; enjoyed crocheting, cooking and baking; attended mass often during the week and treasured her Saturday morning phone calls with her sister Beulah; always had cookies ready for her kids when they came home to visit
Survivors include her children, Barry Burghardt, Deanna Burghardt and Rhonda Burghardt (Mike O'Malley); her sister, Beulah (Melvin) John and many loving nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her parents; 6 of her 7 siblings; and her beloved husband, Edward
Memorials: Alzheimer's Association
Kearney Hub, 5 April 2022
BURT, Ruby Nichols, 86, of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Miller, Neb., died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at her son's home
Born: July 31, 1935 in Mason City, Nebr.
Parents: Theodore and Dasie (Runyan) Nichols
Grew up around the Miller area, attended Grandview rural school, graduated from Miller High School with the class of 1953
Moved to Denver, Colo.
Married: Walter 'Gary' Burt in 1957; had three children together: Karen and (Scott) Secor, Jarrel and (Ruth) Burt, and Debbie (Ernie) Alexander
After marriage, moved to Florida; together ran an electrical company for many years
Activities: was involved within her community and church, God and family were always in the center of her life; always had a special way of making others feel accepted and loved, her contagious laugh would easily fill a room
Survivors include her children; brothers, Allen (Peg) Nichols, Larry Nichols, Glenn Nichols, Rodger (Twilla) Nichols, Kenneth (Patsy) Nichols, and Bernard (Janeane) Nichols; sisters Marybelle Burge, Carol (Frank) Rowedder-Sherman; sister-in-law Emma Nichols; along with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter 'Gary' Burt; brother Wayne Nichols; brothers-in-law Paul Burge and Ron Rowedder; and sister-in-law Beth Nichols
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COPPEL, Carolee "Lee" V., 93, of Kearney, died Monday, March 28, 2022, at Country House Residence in Kearney
Celebration of life service: Friday, April 22, at Kearney Evangelical Free Church
Inurnment: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: July 29, 1928, in Kearney
Parents: Carl and Lydia (Reusch) Weber
Grew up in Kearney and graduated from Kearney High School in 1946; attended Mills College in Oakland, Calif., and Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif.; earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Kearney State College in 1965
Married: Edward Coppel on Jan. 15, 1948, in Tucumcari, N.M.
After marriage, lived on Donner Summit near Truckee, Calif., for several years, returned to Kearney, lived on a farm north of Kearney until retirement
Taught kindergarten for 19 years at Riverdale School
Activities: member of numerous organizations, including the Buffalo County Teachers Association, American Association of University Women, Alpha Delta Kappa honorary and Good Samaritan Hospital Service League where she volunteered for many years; member of the Kearney Evangelical Free Church, was active in numerous bible studies; was a woman of deep faith, a follower of Jesus Christ and showed kindness to everyone she met
Survivors include her daughters, Carla (Jerry) Culver of Lincoln, Carol Haycock of Kearney; son, Bill (Terri) Coppel of Santa Rosa, Calif.; brother, Carl Weber of Kearney; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband
Memorials: Kearney Evangelical Free Church
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CRAMBLETT, Roxanna "Roxie" Hartman (Raines), 58, of Norfolk, Va., formerly of Elm Creek, died at her home on Nov. 4, 2021, surrounded by her family
Celebration of life: April 23 at the Elm Creek Community Hall in Elm Creek, Nebr.
Born: July 13, 1963 in Zanesville, Ohio
Parents: Harold "'Butch" and Kathleen Hartman
Married: Dale Raines in November 1982
Survivors include her daughter, Sasha Raines-Shull of Strasburg, Ohio; mother, Kathleen Hartman of Cozad; three sisters, Vera Sisneros of Cozad, Kimberly Mariono of Omaha and Carrie Royal of Kearney
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DAHLKE, Marcy Ann, 79, of Kearney died peacefully Friday, March 25, 2022, at St. John's Good Samaritan Home in Kearney
Funeral: Monday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bertrand
Burial: West Cedar Cemetery in Agra, Kan.
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: in York on April 6, 1942
Parents: Gerald and Dorothy Witham
Was raised in York, loved to sing, especially with her parents; also spent time on the family farm in Agra, Kan.; was voted Miss Congeniality for two years in the York Beauty Pageant; attended Kearney State Teacher's College majoring in education
Married: July 5, 1964 to Dean Dahlke
After marriage, moved to Bertrand, taught kindergarten for one year in Lexington; then stayed home to be a full-time mother for her three boys, Scott, Mark, and Todd
Activities: was a leader for the Cub Scouts, kept stats for hundreds of sporting events, volunteered at the school, drove to countless band programs and other activities; also enjoyed doing genealogy and cake decorating
Survivors include her husband, Dean; her three boys, Scott (Chris), Mark (Karyn) and Todd (Teresa); and 11 grandchildren; Joshua, Katelyn (Brendan), Jacob (Paige), Jordyn, Caleb, Erynn (Jason), Matthew, Meghan, Andrew, Sarah and Ryan
Was preceded in death by her parents Gerald and Dorothy Witham; and granddaughter Camryn Dahlke
Memorials: Camryn Dahlke Memorial Scholarship, Kearney Public Schools Foundation
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DANIELSON, Neva Joann, 95, of Kearney died Saturday, April 9, 2022, at CHI Health Good Samaritan-St. John's Center in Kearney
Funeral: Wednesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Burial: Moses Hill Cemetery north of Holdrege
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: April 14, 1926, on the family homestead near Bertrand in Phelps County
Parents: Henry and Martha Antolena (Jorges) Holscher
Was baptized on May 16, 1926 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bertrand, was confirmed there on May 28, 1939; attended District 22 country school, graduated from Bertrand High School, Class of 1943
Taught at rural schools during the next five years
Married: Nov. 27, 1949, Milton Danielson at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bertrand
Lived on the family farm northeast of Holdrege, was active in life on the farm; worked part-time at the Hested's Variety Store in Holdrege until it closed, and later at the Coast to Coast store for several years in the same building; retired from farming, moved to Kearney in 1992; Milton died on Feb. 7, 1999
Activities: member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bertrand, and later of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, enjoyed Bible Study and the Quilters Ministry; attended the Peterson Activity Center regularly; enjoyed reading, embroidery, music, word puzzles, staying current with news events and watching the football games of her favorite teams; family and faith were very important; treasured the phone calls and visits with family
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Celeste (Kenneth) Cox; nieces and nephews, Rojean (Ron) Taylor, Darrel (Nancy) Holscher, Phyllis (Jay) Johnson, Kenneth (Diana) Holscher, Sharon (Alan) Miller, Marlene (Terry) Evans, JoDell (Kelly) Weeder, Janis (Fred) Spiegel, Barbara (Wayne) Waters, Rhonda (Rick) Putnam, Stephen (Kathy) Danielson, Randall Danielson, John (LouAnne) Danielson, Sandra Steinbach, Shelley (Ron) Ellis, and extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by her husband Milton; siblings, Louis (Emma) Holscher, Velma (Eugene) Haight, Harlan (Lucille) Holscher, Eunice (Robert) Brell , Ronald Holscher; nieces and nephews, Byron Holscher, Robert Haight, Louise Haight Lambert, Judy Brell Eilers; brother-in law, Dale (Lorraine) Danielson; and sister-in-law, Arlene (Dan) Zaffaroni
Memorials: Holy Cross Lutheran Church or AseraCare Hospice
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DAVIS, Jean Maddock, 83, of Kearney died Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Mount Carmel Home surrounded by her loved ones
Funeral: Tuesday, April 19, at Mount Carmel Home Chapel
Interment: Minden Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Oct. 1, 1938, in Liverpool, England
Parents: Arthur and Charlotte Maddock
Married: April 1959 in Liverpool to Frank Davis, who was serving in the U.S. Air Force
Moved to the United States, resided in California, Minnesota and Nebraska
Worked as a seamstress, retired in 1995
In retiremnt, happily devoted her time to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Minden
Activities: had a charming British accent, was well-known and loved for her sense of humor and witty nature; had a special love for children; spent the last four years of her life at Mount Carmel Home
Survivors include her children, Kim (Thomas) Schulte of Pine, Colo., and Frank (Jackie) Davis of Pilager, Minn.; grandchildren, Karrie (Allen) Beitler of Minden, Rebecca Trent of Minden, Douglas (Lisa) Trent of Louisville, Tracy Banda of Kearney, Benjamin (Kelsi) Davis of Minnesota, and Amanda (Ivo) of Colorado. Jean's greatest joy was her great-grandchildren, including, Alicia, Amber, Trajan, Lincoln, Sarah, Lucas, Zachary, Quincy, Stephanie, Kiara, Aiden, Jordan, Sophia, Dominic, Faith, Cooper and Sophie; her great-great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Kim; and siblings residing in England, Arthur Maddock, Dolly Maddock, Trevor Maddock and Norma Young
Was preceded in death by her mother and father; sisters, Charlotte "Lottie" Rickettes; son, Gordon Davis; and great-grandson, Austin Beitler
Memorials: Mount Carmel Keens Memorial Home
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FRERICHS, Andrew A., 44, of Kearney died Friday, April 15, 2022, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Funeral: Friday at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral Home
Born: May 25, 1977, in Minden
Parents: Alvin and Cindy Frerichs
Had five sisters and four brothers, one of whom died as an infant; graduated from the high school in Sumner
Military: United States Air Force, served for nine years and was honorably discharged in 2005
Worked for Union Pacifi railroad for 14 years until his cancer diagnosis, where he strongly fought for more time with his family and friends and passed too early, due to heart failure
Activities: took pride in his wit and humor, was always a jokester and knew how to make people laugh; had a big heart, especially when it came to mentoring people; really cared about the people he spent time working with throughout his lifetime; adored his family, would do anything for them; treasured time cuddling with his kids
Survivors include: his wife, Ayla, and four children, Ethen, Trevor, Vivian and Aurora
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GARRELTS, Charlotte A. (Pihlcrantz), 88, of Kearney, formerly of Hildreth, died Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Country House Assisted Living in Kearney
Funeral: Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hildreth
Burial: West Salem Cemetery south of Hildreth
Mortuary: Craig Funeral Home – Jelden Chapel in Hildreth
Born: July 26, 1933, in Medford, Mass.
Parents: Carl and Adria (Smith) Pihlcrantz
In childhood, moved to Orrington, Maine; was baptized April 1, 1945, at First Baptist Church in Bath, Maine; graduated in 1952 from Brewer High School in Brewer, Maine
Married: Wayne Garrelts, Sept. 6, 1952, at the Orrington Corner Methodist Church; were married for 60 years
After marriage, lived in Pineville, La., later moved to their farm southwest of Hildreth; helped Wayne by driving a truck at harvest and milking cows; made Nebraska her home, but never let go of her roots of being a Maine-i-ac and sometimes you could hear her East Coast accent
Activities: member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hildreth; later in life enjoyed crafting, sewing and painting; also enjoyed her travels and wintering in Arizona
Survivors include her sons, David Garrelts and wife Diane, of Aurora, Daniel Garrelts and wife Roxanne, of Hildreth; daughter, Deb Gdowski and husband Ted, of Columbus; grandchildren, Johnathon Garrelts of Hildreth, Rebecca (Garrelts) James and husband Adam, of Bancroft, Denise (Garrelts) Vargas of Lincoln and Deanna (Garrelts) Handrup and husband Brandon, of Hampton; great-grandchildren, Nolan Vargas of Lincoln, Addison James, Makenna James, and Jaylynn James, all of Bancroft, and Brooks Handrup, Deagan Handrup, Blaykley Handrup and Braya Handrup, all of Hampton
Was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Garrelts; parents, Carl and Adria; sister, Arlene Manzo; and brother, Charles Pihlcrantz
Memorials: Alzheimer's Association – Kearney Chapter, Trinity Lutheran Church in Hildreth or to the Hildreth Volunteer Fire Department
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GRASS, Bernice M., 96, of Kearney, died Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Kinship Point Northridge in Kearney
Funeral: Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Oct. 8, 1925, in Funk
Parents: Van and Mildred (Osborne) Sandberg
Attended Kearney High School and graduated with the class of 1942
Married: Kenneth Grass on Jan. 30, 1944, in Phillipsburg, Kan.
Activities: member of the First United Methodist Church in Kearney; loved playing Bridge, taught Bridge to countless individuals over the years
Survivors include her son, Gerald and Hazel Grass of Minden; daughter, Linda Nuttelman of Kearney; grandchildren, Kenneth (Katie) Grass, Jamin (LaNette) Grass and Katherine Nuttelman; 5 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; two sisters; and son-in-law, Craig Nuttelman
Memorials: First United Methodist Church
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HARNAGEL, Naomi Gertrude, 97, of Fort Collins, formerly of Kearney, died Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Pathways Care Center in Fort Collins
Funeral: Wednesday April 17 at Kearney First United Methodist Church
Interment: Armada Cemetery in Miller
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born: Nov. 11, 1924, on the family farm near Burwell in Garfield county
Parents: Michael J. and Emma Lena (Reinert) Zalud
Was the sixth child; moved with family at age 4 to a farm near Amelia in Holt County, Neb., began first grade at age four there; in her 6th grade year, attended six different schools until they finally settled at Elm Creek; later attended Longfellow High School in Kearney, graduating with the class of 1941
Married: Alvin Lee Harnagel, soon after graduation
Activities: member of First United Methodist Church of Kearney, Fort Kearny Genealogy Society, a founding members of the Miller Senior Citizens, life member of St. Louis Genealogy Society, South Central Nebraska Czechs of Hastings, Nebraska, Buffalo County Historical Society, United Methodist Women of Kearney and Eastern Star 35 of Kearney
Survivors are her son Gary and wife Sylvia; granddaughters, Christina and husband Shad Nelson and daughters Chyanna, and husband Spencer Rhoton, and Chylee, and husband Justin Lang; Kathleen and husband Michael Dexter and children Ryan, Kyle, Tyler, Kira, Alicia and Kevin; Rebecca and husband Michael McFarland and children Jaiden and Adilyn; Theresa and children Bianca and Aurora; and grandson John Harnagel and wife Alyssa and sons William, Matthew, Levi, Jarom and Ammon; nieces, nephews and cousins
Was preceded in death by her parents; husband Alvin Lee Harnagel; grandson, Richard Lee Harnagel, an infant sister and brother; brother, Eldon Zalud and wife Irene, brother, Herman Zalud and wife Margaret, brother, Charles Zalud and wife Betty; sister, Barbara Klein; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Fees, Ruby Harnagel, Opal Davis and husband Hugh; brothers-in-law, William H. Klein and Haisel "Chub" Harnagel and wife Arlene; and husband's parents, Elmer and Ida (Ehresman) Harnagel
Memorials: perpetual care of Armada Cemetery at Miller, First United Methodist Church of Kearney, Fort Kearny Genealogical Society of Kearney, South Central Nebraska Czech Society of Hastings or donor's choice
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HARRISON, Randy G., 61, of Kearney died Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at the CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Funeral:, April 19, Tuesday at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney
Burial: Pleasanton Cemetery
Born: April 13, 1961, in Kearney
Parents: Lester R. and Velda R. (Brisbin) Harrison
After high school worked several jobs, including Kings Food Host, Little Mexico, GPAC, KD Cable, Ace Irrigation, Kayton Electric and also for a contractor in Kansas City; eventually had to give up working due to his health; was a double transplant patient
Survivors include his son Randy Harrison Jr. of Minden; daughter Moriah (Josh) Haslett of Springfield, Mo.; stepson Marshal Curry of Kearney; stepdaughter Tanya Chastain of Clinton, Mo.; mother, Velda Harrison of Minden; brothers, Vernon Harrison, Roger (Deb) Harrison, Darrell (Kris) Parlier and Terry (Kim) Parlier, all of Kearney; sisters, Teresa (Lonnie) Gifford of Paxton and Earlene (Gary) Lantis of Upland; grandchildren, Randy Harrison III, Andru, Wyatt, Gryffin, Wanda, Alexis, Colin, Julio, Isabella and Ernesto; ex-wife, Roberta Harrison of Montrose, Mo.; several nieces and nephews; other extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by his father, Lester; grandparents; and one uncle
Memorials: UNMC Transplant Program
Kearney Hub, 16 April 2022
HARTMAN, Lorna L., 93, of Kenesaw died Sunday, April 10, 2022, at her home
Funeral: Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Lowell St. Paul Lutheran Church
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Oct. 16, 1928, at the family home near Kenesaw
Parents: Henry and Ella (Nolte) Stade
Was raised on the family homestead, attended country school until the eighth grade; attended Kearney High School, graduated in 1946
Married: Sept. 7, 1950, Lorin 'Butch' Hartmann in Lowell
Moved to the Stade Homestead, farmed and raised their children
Activities: enjoyed their winter travels to Texas where they met several friends over the years; member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, was the organist for 70 years; served on the election board; enjoyed spending time with family, researching genealogy and writing; loved life on the farm and being able to be alongside her husband
Survivors include her husband of 72 years, Lorin of Kenesaw; children Mark Hartmann and wife Kathrine (Isaac) of Shelton and Marla Hartmann of Kearney; granddaughters, Tara (Griffin) Nietfeld and husband Eric of Gibbon, and Nesha (Griffin) Danielson and husband Corey of Minden; great-grandchildren, Alaysa and Addisyn Griffin of Gibbon and Branden and Emma Danielson of Minden; brothers-in-law, Art Hartmann and wife Helen of Gibbon and Al Hartmann and wife Karen of Lowell; along with several nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Una (Stade) Anderson; brothers-in-law, Harland Hartmann and Norman Hartmann; and a sister-in-law, Ester Lee
Memorials: St. Paul Lutheran Church
Kearney Hub, 13 April 2022
HELLRIEGEL, Barbara A., 73, of Elm Creek died Friday, March 18, 2022, at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Funeral Mass: Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek
Burial: Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born: July 4, 1948, in Kearney
Parents: Donald and Dolores (Weaver) Hellriegel
Was raised in Elm Creek, graduated from Elm Creek High School in 1966; later attended Kearney State College, earned her bachelor's degree
Worked as a bookkeeper for many years
Activities: past member of the Envoys and Elm Creek Village Board; lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, taught CCD for many years; enjoyed ceramics, bowling, reading, visiting with friends and having breakfast with her classmates; especially enjoyed spending holidays with her family
Survivors include her brother, Bill (Pat) Hellriegel of Kearney; nephews, Eric (Jaime) Hellriegel of Elm Creek, Ryan (Pat) Hellriegel of Elm Creek; niece, Stacy Hellriegel of Minden; as well as her great-nieces, Madison, Ava, Ashlyn and Easton
Was preceded in death by her parents
Memorials: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or Elm Creek Fire and Rescue Department
Kearney Hub, 19 March 2022
HIBBERD, Jerald "Jerry" Dean, 82, Sheldon, Missouri, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, Missouri
Memorial service: April 10 at Milo Fire-barn in Milo, Mo.
Mortuary: Ferry in Nevada, Mo.
Born: Feb. 11, 1940, in Gibbon, Nebraska
Parents: Max and Edith Hibberd
Was the fifth of 14 children
Married: July 1, 1962, to Donna Mae Gottfried
Survivors include his wife, Donna, of the home; a son, Jamie of Springfield, Mo.; and his daughter, Cathy, also of the home
Kearney Hub, 30 March 2022
KAPS, Rose Geraldine (Fagot), 93, of Kearney died Friday, April 15, 2022, at Kinship Point North Ridge in Kearney
Funeral mass: Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Burial: Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Elm Creek
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: May 30, 1928, in Dawson County, Neb.
Parents: Clay and Olga (Gillette) Fagot
Was raised in Lexington, was a 1946 graduate of Lexington High School
Married: Nov. 16, 1951, to Wayne Arthur Kaps in Lexington; had six children together
Activities: enjoyed gardening, canning, baking, sewing, playing cards and bowling; most of all, loved spending time with her family; was an active member in the church and community, volunteering for several organizations
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Kaps of Kearney; children, Connie (Mike) Mohatt of Omaha, Carol (Gary) Masek of Valparaiso, Steve (Wilma) Kaps of Arcadia, Cheryl (Rick) Kaelin of St. Louis, Mo., and Kay (Ed) Mayer of Plano, Texas; son in-law, Terry Connick of Doniphan; sister, Floralee Ourada of Elm Creek; sisters-in-law, Anita Fagot of Lexington and Donevieve Ourada of Kearney; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Karen Connick; seven brothers; and one sister
Memorials: Karen A. Connick Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o the Grand Island Community Foundation
Kearney Hub, 18 April 2022
KARASH, Donald Dean "Sonny", 89, of Kearney, formerly of Arapahoe, died Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Brookstone Gardens Nursing Home in Kearney
Graveside service: Thursday, April 7, at Arapahoe Cemetery
Mortuary: Wenburg of Arapahoe
Born: Nov. 25, 1932, near Arapahoe
Parents: Ted and Virgie (Brooks) Karash
Grew up in the Arapahoe area, graduated from Arapahoe High School in 1950
Military: U.S. Army, 1953 - 1955, then was in the Army Reserves, 1955 to 1961
Was employed by the Bureau of Proclamation from 1956 to 1961, then went into farming until his retirement in 2003
Married: Dolores Stagemeyer on March 31, 1955
Made their home on the farm south of Arapahoe
Activities: loved the farm life, was proud of his Hereford and Angus cattle; grew wheat, milo and corn on the family farm; always had many dogs and horses on the farm; in retirement, always yearned to return to the ritual of the spring planting and calving season
Survivors include his daughter, Joann (Randy) Humston of Kearney; grandsons, Jamie (Jessica) Harrold of Wilcox and Garrett Humston of Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Jadon, Reese, Jax, and Jett Harrold; brother, Ron (Mary) Karash of Grant; son-in-law, Tom Harrold of Holdrege; nephews, Tim (Beatrice) Wright of Erie, Colo., Sam (Sujinan) Karash of St. Cloud, Fla.; niece, Jessica (Mason) Leonard of Lakeside, and many great nieces and nephews and numerous family and friends
Was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dolores; daughters, Janet Harrold and Julie Burge; sister, Jean Wright; and brother-in-law, Darrol Wright
Kearney Hub, 5 April 2022
KING, Ilene J., 80, of Holdrege, died March 14, 2022, at Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege
Memorial service: Monday at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral Home
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born: July 18, 1941, at Miller
Parents: Glenn and Elsie (Gustafson) King
Was the fourth of eight children; also lived in the Kearney area, moved with her family to Mason City, Basin in 1960; moved back to Kearney in 1970; after grade school, was taught by her mom, who was a former schoolteacher; was always a great help around the house and loved when her family was around; was further educated at South Central Mental Health in Kearney
Later, needing more structure, entered the Phelps County Mental Health System with various living situations, incluing host families in the Holdrege area and the Corner Nugget; moved to Holdrege Christian Homes in 2016
Survivors include her sisters, Joan Meier of Kearney, Donna (Cleve) Kennedy of Mullen, Sandra Behn of Hickman, Audrey Taylor of Kearney, Peggy (Dennis) Triplett of Sumner; and brother, Richard King of Kearney
Was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Randy King
Memorials: Alzheimer's Association Kearney Hub, 18 March 2022
KING, Richard "Dick" Glenn, 85, of Kearney died Friday, April 15, 2022, at Mother Hull Home in Kearney
Memorial service: Sunday, April 24, at his sister Audrey's home in Kearney
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Jan. 8, 1937, on a farm seven miles north of Miller
Parents: Glenn R. and Elsie (Gustafson) King
Grew up near Riverdale and then north of Kearney; attended Kearney High School and graduated in 1955
Worked for Grant's, Swan's Furniture and in construction while farming with his dad; began farming full time after his dad lost his leg in a farm accident in 1958
With his father, purchased land south of Mason City in 1961; farmed together until 1970 when Glenn retired and moved to Kearney; began a partnership with his brother Randy and they farmed and raised livestock together; in 1988 began working for Dale Zoerb; moved to Kearney in 1997, worked remodeling and repairing many stores in downtown Kearney
Activities: enjoyed playing cards, teasing his nephews and nieces and sharing his humor with everyone; member of the Kearney Eagles Club 2722 since 1962
Survivors include sisters, Joan Meier of Kearney, Donna (Cleve) Kennedy of Mullen, Sandra Behn of Hickman, Audrey Taylor of Kearney and Peggy (Dennis) Triplett of Sumner; sister-in-law, Susan Johnson King of Kearney; along with all his favorite nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Randy King; sister, Ilene King; brothers-in-law, Robert Meier and Gordon Taylor; nephews, Michael Meier, David Meier, Devin King and Terry Smith
Kearney Hub, 21 April 2022
KIRSCHNER, Kenneth Leroy, 95, of Ravenna died Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Service: Friday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born: July 24, 1926, at Pleasanton
Parents: Robert and Louise (Schwab) Kirschner
Grew up in Pleasanton, was a graduate of Pleasanton High School
Military: U.S. Army from Oct. 17, 1950, to Aug. 16, 1952, during the Korean War
Married: June Meyer on Sept. 21, 1958, at Zion Lutheran Church North Shelton
After marriage, lived and farmed southeast of Pleasanton; moved to Ravenna, owned and operated Kirschner Implement
Activities: member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Survivors include is wife June; son Larry (Vicki) Kirschner; daughters, Sharon (Robert) Peters and Deb (Gary) Loeffelholz; grandson, Craig (Tess) Kirschner; granddaughters, Hannah (Matthew) Baye and Elizabeth Kirschner; and sister-in-law Arlene Meyer
Was preceded in death by his parents; brother Charles Kirschner; and sisters, Margaret Bedke and Irene Steinhauser; and infant grandson, David Kirschner
Kearney Hub, 30 March 2022
LEWIS, Darlene B., 89, of Kearney died Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – St. John's in Kearney
Funeral: Friday at First Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: May 30, 1932, in Pleasanton
Parents: William "Bill" and Bernice Hoffman
Attended school in Pleasanton
Married: Edward "Bud" Lewis on Nov. 24, 1950, in Kearney
Lived briefly in Scottsbluff, then lived in Kearney for 70 years; lived in and owned a neighborhood grocery store near Pioneer Park, closed the grocery store, worked at the women's clothing store Gerald's Shop, then was employed at Redman Shoes for 45 years; in retirement, was an ambassador at Old Towne Alchemy, her granddaughter Erica's store, and a realtor assistant to her granddaughter Kelli
Activities: member of the First Lutheran Church; was known for her sugar cookies and her collection of over 300 teapots; family was the most important part of her life
Survivors include: her sons, Edward (Judy) Lewis of Lincoln and Dennis (Michaela) Lewis of Kearney; son-in-laws, Gary Stromberg of Kearney and Bob Happold of Grand Island; grandchildren, Erica (Blake) Covey, Leah (Andrew) Stade, all of Kearney, Lindsay (Jarod) Shearer of Lincoln, Kelli (Scott) Rucker of Kearney, C.J. (Jill) Happold of Lincoln, Darbi (Brady) Roeder of Kearney, Breanne Wilton of Papillion, Abigail (Adam) Sterling of Omaha, and Rob (Brittney) Lewis of Kearney; along with 21 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bud; daughters, Debra Lewis Happold and Darla Lewis Stromberg; sisters, Verda Fairfield and Mardell Schmidt; brother, Darwin Hoffman; and great-granddaughter, Harlee Lewis
Kearney Hub, 23 March 2022
LOSEKE, Ellen "Betty" E., 81, of Minden, formerly of Kearney, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Bethany Home in Minden
Funeral: Monday at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born: July 30, 1940, in Lincoln
Parents: Howard and Carrie (Clark) Paetz
Married: Delano Loseke on May 16, 1964, in Oklahoma
After marriage, moved to Kearney, was a stay-at-home mother and homemaker
Activities: always had a huge hug for anyone in her family; loved animals, especially dogs; grew zucchini and cabbage in her garden, making the best macaroni salad, drinking diet Coke and having an occasional beer
Survivors include her sons, Ron (Ardithe) Paetz of Valrico, Fla., Gary (DaNay) Loseke of Battle Creek, Lonnie (Nancy Brannon) of Tea, S.D.; daughter, Judy Anderson (Scott Johnson) of Minden; sister Bertha (Charles) Marienau of Kearney; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband, sister, grandson and son-in-law
Kearney Hub, 1 April 2022
MARIENAU, Charles Walter, 80, of Kearney died Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Mother Hull Home
Family-led memorial service: Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church in Kearney
Inurnment: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: March 25, 1942, in Kearney
Parents: John and Faye Marienau
Grew up and attended school in Kearney
Married: Bertha Ann Paetz, Dec. 2, 1964
Lived in Kearney; was employed at St. Luke's as a cook and CHI Good Samaritan as a housekeeper
Activities: was a wonderful, caring, husband, father, and grandfather; loved spending time with his children, wife, and grandchildren before his health deteriorated; enjoyed fishing, cooking, being outdoors, swimming; taught his grandchildren how to swim; always tried to take care of everyone and always had a smile on his face
Survivors include his wife, Bertha; two children, Kenneth (Michele) and David (Angel Alferez) Marienau of Kearney; nine grandkids; and 10 great-grandkids
Was preceded in death by his parents, John and Faye Marienau; four brothers, Bob Marienau, Virgil Marienau, Wayne Marienau, Doug Marienau; and a sister-in-law Betty Loseke
Kearney Hub, 11 April 2022
McINTURF, Lois M., 76, of Kearney died Sunday, April 10, 2022, at her home surrounded by family
Memorial service: Saturday at Cornerstone Berean Church
Inurnment: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Jan. 16, 1946, in Smith Center, Kan.
Parents: Leonard and Leta (Howell) Kindler
Was raised in Alma, received her education from Alma High School, graduated with the class of 1965
Married: Feb. 19, 1966, to Richard W. McInturf in Alma
For most of her working years, was in the human resource and receiving departments for Sears and JC Penney's
Activities: longtime member of Cornerstone Berean Church; was active in Awana and several other committees in her previous church memberships; with Dick, was involved in the founding of Berean Bible Church in Grand Island; also enjoyed playing cards and planting flowers; was very proud of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved to attend all of their activities
Survivors include her husband, Richard McInturf of Kearney; children, Jayce (Patrick) Lux of Kearney, Misty (Scott) Flyr of Columbus and Derek (Stephanie) McInturf of Grand Island; grandchildren, Amanda (Jared) Roth, Joshua (Karen) Lux, Christopher (Regen) Lux, Dylan McInturf, Jackson McInturf, Alec Flyr, Kiara McInturf, Colin Flyr; great-grandchildren, Leroy, Naomi, Katelynn, Keegan, Keona, Kaden and Reiner; sister, Lorrine Middagh of Lincoln; brother, Marvin (Beverly) Kindler of Oxford; sisters-in-law, Beverly Kindler of Alma, Susie Peterson of Orleans and Phylis McInturf of Oxford
Was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Roger, Wayne and Robert Kindler; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Elmer and Dorothy McInturf; and brothers-in-law, Eugene Middagh, Ed McInturf and Gary Peterson
Kearney Hub, 12 April 2022
OLMSTED, Corinne, 88, of Kearney died Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – St. John's in Kearney
Funeral: Wednesday at Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Riverside Cemetery near Gibbon
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: April 8, 1933, in rural Buffalo County near Kilgore Island
Parents: Dewey and Laura (Kirk) Day
Graduated from Longfellow High School in Kearney with the class of 1950
Married: Robert "Bob" Olmsted on Dec. 30, 1951, in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Served as the Clerk of the District Court in Kearney, retired in 1994
Activities: member of Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney, member of the Buffalo County Republican Women, Business and Professional Women's Group and the Kenwood PTA; was also involved in various church activities and served on several committees throughout the years
Survivors include her daughters, Kathryn and Jonathan Habben of Nebraska City, Karen Olmsted and Robert Sinsel of Alma and Barbara and David Runge of Kearney; brother, Dennis and Sandy Day of Gibbon; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; along with several other extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; infant daughter, Nancy; four sisters; and two brothers
Memorials: Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund, Phase II
Kearney Hub, 26 March 2022
PARKS, Larry D., 86, of Kearney, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Brookstone Gardens
Service: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral Home
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born: March 22, 1936, at Amherst
Parents: Merrill and Frances (Owen) Parks
Attended Gibbon High School and graduated with the class of 1953; attended the Grand Island Business School
Married: Marilyn Schoenheiter, Sept. 16, 1955, in Grand Island
Worked in the Kearney area for many years as a CPA prior to his retirement
Activities: member of First Lutheran Church in Kearney; enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and playing golf; often could be found at the family farm on his John Deere mower tending to the homestead
Survivors include his wife Marilyn of Kearney; son Randy (Chris) Parks of Omaha; grandchildren, Megan (Jack) McCarthy of Omaha, Mitchell Parks of Omaha and Michaela (Justin) Shoemaker of Washington, D.C.; great-grandchildren, Jaixen, Josey and Lincoln McCarthy
Was preceded in death by his parents; and son Mitchell Parks
Memorials: Fort Kearney State Recreation Area
Kearney Hub,11 April 2022
PETERS, LaVonne Ruth, 89, of Kearney, formerly of Wood River died Friday, April 1, 2022, at Brookestone Gardens Retirement Community in Kearney
Funeral: Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church in Wood River
Burial: Wood River Cemetery
Mortuary: Apfel
Born: Oct. 12, 1932, at Wausa, Neb.
Parents: Carl H. and Emma (Wrick) Frevert
Was baptized and confirmed at Golgatha Lutheran Church in Wausa; attended District 8 School in rural Wausa, graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1950
Worked at the Union Telephone Co in Bloomfield for 3 years
Married: Luther F. Peters on Sept. 6, 1953, after his return from serving in Korea; were married at First Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomfield
After marriage, lived in Bloomfield; moved to Wood River in 1958, owned and operated Peters Hardware and Appliance for over 50 years
Activities: active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Wood River, taught Sunday School, Confirmation, and Bible School, was active in Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) and on the Altar Guild; member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Wood River Women's Club, Nebraska Bowling Association and Wood River Ladies Golf Association; loved gardening, ceramics, traveling, camping, and spending winters in Arizona; also enjoyed watching all sporting activities, especially her children and grandchildren
Survivors include her sons, Douglas of Grand Island, Rodney (Rhonda) of Kearney, Wendell (Connie) of Phoenix, Ariz., Bradley (Linda) of Kearney, and Richard (Jayne) of Kearney; Lois Frevert of Bloomfield and Alton Peters of Lincoln; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband Luther in 2009; parents; sisters; and brothers-in-law, Arlynn and Herman Lauck, Audrey and Lawrence Lauck; brother, Clifton Frevert; and grandson, Jeff Peters
Memorials: Grace Lutheran Church and Grace Lutheran LWML
Kearney Hub, 4 April 2022
PFEIFFER, Roberta "Bobbie" J., 94, of Kearney died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Funeral: Saturday at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral home in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born: June 5, 1927, in Amherst
Parents: Ernest F. and Gertrude A. (Bauer) Cool
Attended school in Miller
Married: Duane R. Pfeiffer on Aug. 20, 1950, in Miller
Activities: member of the Prairie Rose Extension Club and the Red Hat Ladies, active member of the Methodist church and enjoyed attending Curves exercise classes; family was the most important part of her life
Survivors include her children, Marlene Athey of Funk, Mardell (Dan) Hebb of Kearney and David (Kathy) Pfeiffer of Kearney; sister, Arda (Richard) Renfrow of Grand Island; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several other extended family members and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Duane; son, Daniel; brother, Ronald Cool; sisters, LaRea (Wayne) Schnacker and Vera (Daryl) Hough
Memorials: Miller United Methodist Church or the First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 18 March 2022
RITSCHER, Richard 'Dick' Caryl, 96, of Kearney died Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society – St. John's in Kearney
Private memorial service: later
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: Dec. 25, 1925
Parents: Hattie Edith and George Emmett Ritscher
Married: Betty Ann Mack on March 24, 1948; celebrated 70 years together before her passing in 2018; had six children: Carol Wahl, Sue Lentell (Randy), Malachi, Paul (Lee Ann), Jon (Susan), and Ellen Ritscher Sackett
Military: veteran of WWII
Moved to Kearney in 2002, eager to engage in the community; served for a term on the Planning Commission and was a founding board member of the Senior College of Central Nebraska as well as session faculty of a dozen music courses
Was a lifelong learner; graduated with a master's degree in music, a doctorate in education, and, at age 60, a Juris Doctor; had been a WWII Navy veteran, a professional musician, a public school and college teacher and administrator, a management consultant and trainer, an attorney-at-law, and an electric utility executive
Activities: anticipated and enjoyed the crane season each year; enjoyed playing his keyboard, and challenging others to cribbage
Surviving family include five children; nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Edwina, Oliver, and George, predeceased him
Memorials: Rowe Sanctuary or to Senior College of Central Nebraska
Kearney Hub, 22 March 2022
SCHARFF, Orville E., 97, of Minden died Monday, March 28, 2022, at Bethany Home in Minden
Funeral: Saturday at Minden United Methodist Church, military honors
Burial: Riverton Cemetery
Mortuary: Craig in Minden
Born: Nov. 13, 1924 in rural Franklin County
Parents: Herman and Susan (Heitz) Scharff
Grew up working for various farmers in and around Franklin and Webster counties
Military: served two years in the United States Army during World War II
Married: Aug. 26, 1943, to Dorothy E. King at Smith Center, Kan.
Started their lives together by farming in various parts of Webster County; later moved northwest of Minden, purchased their first farm; lived in Kearney for five years then moved moving back to their home in Minden
Activities: enjoyed working on his farm raising cattle, hogs and even milked cows; was happiest when he was driving his tractor and tending to his calves in the feedlot; also enjoyed traveling to many dances in the area
Survivors include his brother-in-law, Jack King and his family; sister-in-law, Jolene Sanger and family; as well as a host of nieces and nephews extended relatives and close friends
Was preceded in death by his wife; parents; four sisters; and two brothers
Memorials: Kearney County Health Services Foundation or the Rosebowl Theatre in Franklin
Kearney Hub, 31 March 2022
SCHNELLER, Colene, 54, of Kearney died Friday, April 1, 2022, in Seward
Service: Friday, April 22, at Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home in Seward
Celebration of life: later
Born: March 28, 1968, in Kearney
Parents: Stanford and Wilda Schneller
Married: Charlie Brown in 1987, later divorced
Married: Gene Hruby, who preceded her in death
Survivors include her sons, Joseph Brown of Seward and Samual Graves of Omaha; daughter, Wilda Hruby of Lincoln; grandson, Royal Hruby of Omaha; sister, Rhonda Tucker of Kearney; brothers, Wally Martin of Naponee and Paul Martin of Kearney
Kearney Hub, 22 April 2022
SMITH, Cecil B., 69, of Kearney died Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his home in Kearney surrounded by family
Memorial service: April 2nd at First Presbyterian Church in Kearney
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: April 13, 1952, in Cheyenne, Wyo.
Parents: Byron and Helen (Davis) Smith
Grew up north of Cheyenne, Wyo., and graduated from Central High School in Cheyenne, Wyo.; attended University of Wyoming and Kearney State College
Married: Carol (Haack) Smith on Jan. 26, 1974
Worked for Sears as a service technician for 35 years; in 2008, started his own business, Kearney Appliance Repair, retired in 2015
Activities: enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing cards, gardening, hunting, fishing, woodworking and making copper pictures and tables
Survivors include his wife, Carol (Haack) Smith of Kearney; daughters, Mickella (Gene) Paden of Scottsdale, Ariz., Lindsay (Kyle) Larson of Kearney; son, Blake (Valerie) Smith of Kearney; grandsons, Garrett Paden, Harrison Paden, and Baylor Paden all of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Colton Larson, Nolan Larson, Hayes Larson, and Brandt Larson all of Kearney; granddaughter, Avery Smith of Kearney; sister, Caroline Tierney of Battleground, Wash.; and brother, Kerry Smith of Battleground, Wash.
Was preceded in death by his parents
Memorials: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Johns Hopkins Research Hospital
Kearney Hub, 22 March 2022
SNOW, Evelyn May, 91, of Kearney died Saturday, April 9, 2022, at her daughter's home in Pueblo, Colo.
Service; Saturday at Fairview Cemetery, three miles north of Litchfield
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl
Born: May 8, 1930, at the family home near Burton
Parents: Ernest and Gertrude Kienke
Was the second of five girls; made her choice to serve God at age 15 and remained true to that choice
After high school, taught at rural schools in Keya Paha, Brown, Cherry and Sherman counties
Married: Dewey Snow on Jun 11, 1952; had five children together
Survivors include her four children, Elouise (Jonnie) Grigg and Kay Denio of Pueblo, Colo., Rod (Jenelle) and Sid (Dana) Snow of Litchfield; one son-in-law, Leroy (Jet) Forsberg of Estherville, Iowa; three sisters, Laura Anne Wilson of Burton, Donnabelle Leonhardt of Riverton, Wyo., and Eunice Skinner of Napa, Calif.; one brother-in-law, John Appleman of Johnstown; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends
Was preceded in death by Dewey in 1978; her father in 1984; her mother in 1988; her daughter Nileta Forsberg in 2009; and sister Verna Appleman in 2020
Kearney Hub, 13 April 2022
SOVEREIGN, Clifford E., 94, of Kearney, died Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Mount Carmel Keens Memorial Home in Kearney
Funeral: Thursday at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery with military honors
Born: April 21, 1927, on a ranch in the sandhills of Holt County near Swan Lake
Parents: Cecil and Edith Sovereign
Moved with parents to Royal in Antelope County; grew up and graduated there in May 1944
Military: entered U.S. Navy in June 1944; trained in Great Lakes Naval Camp, signal school in Bainbridge, Md.; was sent to the Philippines, assigned to an admiral's crew aboard the USS Detroit; witnessed the surrender ceremonies in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945; was stationed in Tokyo until the end of October, then the ship was routed through the Panama Canal to Philadelphia for decommissioning; Cliff was then sent to Adak in the Aleutian lslands, assigned to ships carrying messages and supplies to other islands; also spent time in Seattle and the Puget Sound area, was discharged in July
Enrolled under the GI bill at Wayne State Teachers' College; was on the boxing team and twice was NCC lightweight champion; served as president of the college YMCA and Sigma Tau Delta (national English honorary); graduated in 1950 as magna cum laude
Married: Elaine Peters, Nov. 24, 1948
Taught and coached at Obert, Nebr.; then at Ansley and also was principal there, continued working on his graduate degree in school administration at Kearney; taught, coached and served in administration in Riverdale, Miller, Eddyville, Brule, Axtell and Sumner; his girl's team was undefeated and state class D champions (1980); retired from teaching in 1986, and moved back to Brule, later serving as Keith County superintendent for a few years; suffered a heart attack in 2005, after which they moved to Kearney
Activities: enjoyed travel, camping, hunting, fishing, and entertaining at their much-loved cabin at Lake McConaughy; enjoyed woodwork and carving birds; presented bird and poetry programs to senior centers, schools, and organizations in and around Kearney; with Elaine, sponsored dances, directed garage sales, and served as volunteer librarians at the former Senior Center; loved reading, gardening, Cornhusker football, ice cream, and westerns in books, on TV, and in the movies; lost his wife in 2020
Survivors include his son, Ken and Marcia Sovereign of Hastings; daughter, Sue and Ed Furman of Omaha; daughter, Kathy and Ron Eckloff of Kearney; daughter, Nancy and Dave Klimek of Grand Island; grandchildren, Kristin (Sovereign) Adkins, Amy Sovereign, Brent Sovereign, Luke Furman, Andrew Furman, Abby (Furman) Haller, Emily (Eckloff) Jameson, Jill (Eckloff) Turner, Bethany (Eckloff) Rouse, Joel Eckloff, Ed Klimek, Allison Klimek, Tara Klimek; great-grandchildren, Evan Adkins, Jacob Adkins, Jenna Adkins, Alexis Haller, Wyatt Haller, Evander Furman, Owen Furman, Kayla Jameson, Zachary Jameson, Alyssa Jameson, Olivia Jameson, Lily Turner, Wesley Turner, Everett Rouse; step-grandchildren, Ellisa, Tatyana, Talon, and Hayden Klimek
Was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; granddaughter Dusty Klimek; his parents; and his siblings, Gordon Sovereign, Nona (Sovereign) Nelson, and Mary (Sovereign) Eley
Kearney Hub, 5 April 2022
SPRINGER, Edna I., 92, of Kearney died Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at St. John's - Good Samaritan Center in Kearney
Funeral: Tuesday at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born: Jan. 17, 1930, in White
Parents: Frank A. and Edith E. (Bogue) Doudna
Grew up and attended school in Maxwell; graduated from Maxwell High School in 1948, attended Kearney State College for two years
Taught in rural schools for several years
Married: Don D. Springer on Oct. 28, 1955, in Franklin; were married nearly 55 years with Don passed away in October 2010
With husband, established Springer Roofing in 1956 and operated the business for 45 years; son Michael eventually bought the business and continues to operate it today; with daughter Nancy, began a sewing and alteration business in 1996, Sewing for You has been in operation for more than 23 years
Activities: enjoyed her family, her home and her garden and flowers; also enjoyed bowling and fishing - especially at their cabin at Sherman Reservoir near Loup City
Survivors include her daughters, Sulin Hamik of Elkhorn and Nancy (Doyle) Krueger of Kearney; son, Mike Springer of Kearney; grandchildren, Tom (Meg) Hamik, Mikaela (Trevor) Juelfs, Andrew Hamik (Liz Rabe), Brett Springer, Jordan Springer, Dillon Krueger (Christy Friel), Megan Krueger (Arman Zeljkovic); great-grandchildren, Evelyn and Lindy Hamik, Duke and Remington Juelfs, Rielan, MiKynleigh and Payson Springer; sister, Grace Smith; numerous other nieces, nephews and extended family
Was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don; sisters, Bertha Schultz, Bernice Schultz and Gladys Peggy Bell; and brothers, Virgil, Willard, Howard and Winfred Doudna
Kearney Hub, 23 April 2022
STUBBS, Galyn "Stubby", 58, of Elm Creek, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2022, surrounded by family at UT Southwestern Hospital in Dallas, Texas
Funeral: Friday at Elm Creek United Methodist Church
Burial: Elm Creek Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Jan. 16, 1964
Parents: Viva Jane and Charles Stubbs
Was active in 4-H, baseball and wrestling in his youth; graduated from Kearney High School, attended University of Nebraska School of Technical Agriculture in Curtis
Married: Teresa Griess
Worked for Ourada Farms for 31 years, developed a special love for calving season Activities: loved his wife and family, and sought to be an example of faith, work ethic and integrity; especially loved the extra time he could spend with his wife and kids on late night checks on the farm; was a baseball and softball coach for each of his children and their friends; was ready to meet anyone with a warm smile, and a hug; enjoyed team roping and sitting on the back patio with friends; especially loved spending evenings with his wife fishing at their local creek or riding together on the golf cart
Survivors include his wife, Teresa Stubbs of Elm Creek; children, Wyatt (Jessica) Stubbs of Dallas and Sydney (Corey) Barron of Caddo Mills, Texas; father, Charles Stubbs; brothers, Dan and Aryln; five brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and 10 nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his mother, Viva Jane Stubbs; grandparents; and mother-in-law and father-in-law
Memorials: Press On Community Youth Center in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 6 April 2022
TAGNER, Russell Edward, 64, of Kearney, formerly of Holdrege, died Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society - St. John's in Kearney
Memorial service: Tuesday at New Life Church in Kearney
Inurnment: Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege
Mortuary: Nelson-Bauer in Holdrege
Born: July 27, 1957, in White Plains, New York
Parents: Edward C. and Herma M. (Zueckart) Tagner
Was an only child; was baptized in August 1957 at the First Lutheran Church in Poughkeepsie, New York; attended and graduated from the James E. Allen Learning Center in New York; moved to Holdrege to be under the guidance of Mosaic on May 5, 1983
Enjoyed working as a cashier at the Corner Nugget from 1983 until September 2017, then moved to Kearney to be under the guidance of Community Support Network (CSN)
Activities: had an encyclopedic memory of all players, teams, scores, no matter the sport or the year; also had an uncanny ability to predict the winners of any contest correctly; favorite teams were the New York Mets, New York Giants and the Chicago Bears; enjoyed geography, math, coloring, word searches, music of the '70s, the Beatles, Darius Rucker and Credence Clearwater Revival; liked to dance and groove with the beat; above all, loved Jesus; former member of Bethel Lutheran Church and Mount Cavalry Lutheran Church, both in Holdrege, and most recently, New Life Church in Kearney; had many friends and cared a lot for others
Was preceded in death by his parents; his uncle, Frank Zueckart; and one cousin, Robert Tompkins
Survivors include his dear family friends, Oscar and Sally Lundell of Kearney and their families; his aunt, Jo Anne Zueckart of Morganton, North Carolina; cousins: Kim Fox; Karen Tompkins; Keryl Pesce and her husband, Craig; Phyllis Frazier; June Frazier; and many friends who were like family at Mosaic and CSN
Kearney Hub, 16 April 2022
TYLOR, Marlene Kay, 75, of St. Paul died Friday, April 8, 2022, at CHI Health St. Francis Medical Center
Memorial service: Wednesday at the Elm Creek Community Center
Mortuary: Apfel in Grand Island
Born: Aug. 27 1946, at Winfield, Kansas
Parents: Fred and Inez (King) Foster
Grew up in Udall, Kan., and received her education at Udall High School
Married: Dean Braddy on April 24, 1964; lived in Elm Creek, had five children together
. Married: Norman Tylor on Nov. 1, 2002; he passed on July 7, 2014
Was active in her community and worked for several local businesses
Activities: loved spending time with family and friends, gardening, camping, Husker football and football in general
Survivors include her four surviving daughters and their spouses, Kaylene (Tina) Braddy of Lincoln, Collene (Tim) Swartwood of Overton, Valerie (Kent) Rush of St. Libory, Teri (Eric) Braddy of Aurora, Colo.; daughter in-law, Tyra Braddy of Upland; along with 32 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; three siblings, several nieces and nephews, and special friend, Jerry Hansen
Was preceded in death by her parents; brother Marvin; son Troy Braddy; and husband Norm Tylor
Kearney Hub, 11 April 2022
UNDERWOOD, Carolyn Christine, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully March 4, 2022, in Cedar Rapids
Celebration of life: April 9; memorial service at First Baptist Church in Ottawa, Kan.
Burial: Highland Cemetery, Ottawa
Born: July 9, 1927, in Hastings, Neb.
Parents: Carl C. Gangwish and Carrie Bogseth Gangwish
Grew up in rural Nebraska on her family's farms, first in Juniata and later in Shelton; graduated from Shelton High School on 1944, took the most advanced math and science courses offered, played in the high school band, and was co-valedictorian of her class; attended Ottawa University, majored in biology and home economics; earned a B.A. in 1948
Married: George Clyde Underwood in August 1948
Taught multiple years, both at the elementary and high school levels; also worked closely with George in their tax consulting business
Activities: faith, family and education were the cornerstones of her life; participated actively in church services and gatherings throughout her life, loved to sing hymns and taught Sunday school; loved flowers and gardening, was an avid reader, and sought every opportunity to travel, whether to visit her children and grandchildren near and far, or to travel internationally, especially enjoyed was a visit to her maternal family's ancestral homelands in Sweden and Norway
Survivors include her five children, Clark, Douglas, Carol (Habib Hastaie), Bruce (Janet Birnbaum), and Jean (Thomas Sherrell) as well as her seven grandchildren, Benjamin Underwood, Andrew Underwood, Linde Blocher (Ryan), Eli Underwood, Sarah Sherrell, Matthew Sherrell, and David Underwood Sherrell; her sister, Loree Gangwish Elliott; and brother Carl Gangwish Jr.; sisters-in-law, Treva Gangwish and Louise Gangwish; along with many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews
Was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Leland, Wendel and Dwight; and her beloved husband
Memorials; Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kansas
Kearney Hub, 26 March 2022
WILLIAMS, Donald "Scott" of Ansley, formerly of Riverdale, died Monday, April 11, 2022, at his home
Funeral: Friday at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow
Burial: Riverdale Cemetery
Born: May 1, 1966, in Kearney
Parents: Donald Murven and Margaret Ann (Ehresman) Williams of Miller
Attended school at Riverdale and Kearney, graduated in 1984 from Kearney High; enjoyed playing baseball for Riverdale; learned mechanics by working on cars with his dad and loved hunting and fishing
Worked for several ranchers in the Valentine area and credits his Grandpa Ehresman for the love of cattle; enjoyed team roping and had a few horses of his own
Shared the past 18 years with his significant other, Barbara Haskell; lived at Ansley
Worked for the Laddie Olson Farm in the Round Valley area near Sargent; also worked for Orscheln's, Tumbleweed Café as a cook, and for the last 20 years as a welder at Fiorelli Welding to the time of his passing in Broken Bow
Activities: his love of hunting continued throughout his life; was declard cancer-free in March 2022, and was enjoying feeling good and looking forward to working on his tractor and worrying about his garden plot and sowing grass seed on the lawn
Survivors include his significant other, Barb Haskell of Ansley; mother, Margaret Ehresman-Williams (Marvin) Olson of Berwyn; sisters, Tammy (James) Gutierrez of Albuquerque, N.M., and Tracy (Eugene) Heathers of Champion; brother, Chris Williams of Berwyn; stepbrothers, Brian (Barbara) Olson of Pleasanton and Brent Olson of Lolo Hot Springs, Mont., several nieces, nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews
Was preceded in death by his father, Don Williams; grandparents, Ross and Hazel Ehresman and Mervin and Ruth Williams; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Raymond Hazzard
Memorials: Ansley EMT Rescue Unit
Kearney Hub, 14 April 2022
WRIGHT, Martha (Martie) Genelle, 87, of Honolulu, Hawaii died Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Cremation was chosen
Ceremony: this summer
[Born: 24 Jul 1934, daughter of Raymond and Pearl (Schumaker) Wright. Married --- Jeffryes] Born in Kearney, Neb.
Spent the last 58 years living in Hawaii
Activities: loved to dance and was an avid Bridge player, recently attaining her Gold Life Masters
Survivors include her three sons Mark, Jamie and Timothy and daughter, Susan
Kearney Hub, 4 April 2022