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Joseph Sondermann
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent Friday, April 4, 1940, page 1
DEATH OF JOSEPH SONDERMANN DUE TO HEART AILMENT
Active in Grand Island Business Circles from 1890 until 1936
RITES TO BE MONDAY
Came to America for Visit as Boy of Seventeen and Decided to Stay
Joseph (Uncle Joe) Sondermann, 81, retired furniture merchant and mortician, died shortly before eight o'clock last night at the St. Francis hospital. Afflicted with a heart ailment some months past, his condition gradually became more serious and he was removed from the family home, 321 East Second street, to the hospital about two weeks ago. Mr. Sondermann was a charter member of the Nebraska State Funeral Directors association, serving as a member of the committee which drafted its constitution and bylaws and as its first secretary. He later served as president of the association and as a member of the first state board of embalmers' examiners. Although he had retired from active practice many years ago, he maintained his No. 3 Nebraska morticians' license throughout his later years.
Long Business Career
Joseph Sondermann, son of Adam and Marie Sondermann, was born July 9, 1858, at Olpe, Westphalia, Germany, where he received his schooling and training as a cabinet maker. When 17 years of age he came to America for a visit, was impressed with prospects and decided to make this country his home. He was employed by an uncle, F. J. RADEMACHER, in the furniture business at Crete from 1876 to 1885. He engaged in business in his own interest at Friend, from 1885 to 1890, when he came to Grand Island. Shortly after his arrival he purchased the furniture and undertaking business of Boehne and Ryan, then located at 116 West Third street. He remained active in the business, now the Alexander Funiture company, until 1936. His interests centered in the Sondermann Furniture company, subsequently identified as the Buchheit-O'Laughlin company and the O'Loughlin-Livingston company. His son, Ludwig, is carrying on in the morticians' business as a partner in the Livingston-Sondermann funeral home.
Served as Councilman
Always actively interested in civic and business affairs of the city, Mr. Sondermann served several terms as a member of the city council and was a charter member of the Commercial Club, now the Chamber of Commerce. While he enjoyed their activities as a member of the Liederkranz, which he had served as president, and of the Plattdeutsche Verein, Mr. Sondermann's interests centered in his home, his business and a hobby for traveling. He made three trips to his native city in Germany, the last being on an extended auto tour of all of Europe in 1937. He was accompanied by his wife and daughter, Miss Elizabeth, and remained abroad about six months. Other travels took the family to all parts of the United States and into old Mexico. Appreciative of the opportunities he had enjoyed he was instrumental in bringing a nephew, Henry KNICKENBERG, now a resident of Harrold, S. D., to this country.
Observed Golden Wedding
Mr. Sondermann married Miss Mary BUCHHEIT in this city, Sept. 26, 1888, two years before they returned to Grand Island to establish the family home. Their golden wedding anniversary was the occasion for a happy family celebration in 1938. Surviving are his wife, Mary; the daughter, Miss Elizabeth; his son, Ludwig, and a brother Franz SONDERMANN, and a number of nephews and nieces at Olpe, Germany. A cousin, Frank RADEMACHER, is engaged in the furniture business at York and several cousins live at Crete. A son, Frankie, a brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning in St. Mary's cathedral, with burial in the family plot in Grand Island cemetery. Visitation hours have been announced for [sic] from seven to nine o'clock Sunday night, with recitation of the rosary at 8:15 o'clock, at the Livingston-Sondermann funeral home.
Grand Island Daily Independent Monday, April 29, 1940, page 4
RITES TODAY FOR JOS. SONDERMAN
Funeral tribute was accorded Joseph SONDERMANN, retired furniture merchant and mortician, at rites held this morning in St. Mary's cathedral. Msgr. A. W. Heimes, pastor, officiated at requiem high mass and Father Leo Keating, assistant, conducted the committal service at the family plot in Grand Island cemetery. Frank CLEARY, J. J. HORRIGAN, Emil ROESSER, Adair ALEXANDER, Albert LECHNER, and W. E. BUECHLER served as pallbearers. Attending from out of the city were Henry Knickenberg of Harrold, S. D., Mr. and Mrs. Frank RADEMACHER of York, Mr. and Mrs. Henry RADEMACHER of Loup City, Mrs. Vera MAAS and Mrs. Anna HOESCHE of Crete, Louis FINK, Mr. and Mrs. Leo FINK and Leroy FINK of Edwardsville, Ill., Mrs. Eleanor PALMER and P. J. MERTON of Blue Hill, and Miss Charlotte PEISIGER of Heartwell.
Ralph Snyder
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent Saturday, April 27, 1940, page 4
FUNERAL TRIBUTE TO RALPH SNYDER
for Ralph SNYDER, long active in Grand Island labor circles, were held this morning at the Livingston-Sondermann funeral home. Rev. F. L. GLEASON, pastor of the First Congregational church, conducted the rites and Miss Helen ANDERSON, accompanied by Mrs. Wallace OWENS, sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "Til We Meet Again." Albert CHRISTENSEN, Pete HERMAN, Rudy ANDERSON, Earl MASTEN, Cecil ISDELL and Emil BUENS served as pallbearers. Burial was in the Grand Island cemetery.
Dietrich (Dick) Schrader
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent Wednesday, May 1, 1940, page 4
DICK SCHRADER SUCCUMBS TO RARE DISEASE Funeral Services Friday for Veteran of Spanish-American War
Dietrich (Dick) Schrader, 70, Spanish-American war veteran, died at three o'clock this morning at a local hospital following an illness of three weeks. Death was attributed to acute lymphatic leukemia, and exceptionally rare blood disease. Funeral services will be held at two o'clock Friday afternoon in trinity Lutheran church, East Second street. The pastor, rev. O. A. GRAEBNER, will conduct the rites and burial will be in the family plot in Grand Island cemetery. Dietrich SHRADER [sic], son of Henry and Marie SHRADER [sic], was born July 16, 1869, at Hanover, Germany, where he received his schooling and served an apprenticeship as a blacksmith. Coming to America when 17 years of age, he located at Staplehurst, Neb., where he followed his trade until the outbreak of the Spanish-American war. He remained in the army until 1910, when he opened a blacksmith shop at Luce. He came to Grand Island in 1913, operating a shop at Abbott before entering the employ of the American Crystal Sugar company, a connection he maintained when stricken by his las illness. Mr. SCHRADER was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church in Germany and was a member of Trinity Lutheran church of this city. He also was a member of Chas. E. NORRIS camp, United Spanish-American War Veterans. On March 20, 1913, he married Miss Emma GOEHRING and seven children were born of their union. Surviving are his wife, two sons, Dietrich, Jr., and Ernest and a daughter Irene, all residing at home; a brother William SCHRADER, Hanover, Germany, and a sister, Mrs. Henry PETRIE, at Gallant, Neb. A son, Ernest, three infant children, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may view the body from seven to nine o'clock Thurdsay night at the Livingston-Sondermann funeral home.
A. F. Schmitz
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent Tuesday, May 14, 1940
WAR ZONE DEATH STRIKES LOCALLY
A heart attack, probably attributable to excitment attending German preparations for the invasion of Belgium, has caused the death of A. F. SCHMITZ, father of Mrs. Henry MOLL, 1116 West Third street, and Mrs. Albert WERNER, 1104 West Koenig street. Death occurred in the garden at the family home at Aachen, Germany, only a few miles from the Belgian border, Apr. 22, the daughters were advised by letter yesterday. Mr. SCHMITZ made an extended visit to the united States in 1936 and 37, arriving for Christmas and remaining until the following summer. Also surviving is a sister, Sister Nunziata, in St. Joseph's hospital at Omaha.
Ed Smith
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent Tuesday, May 25, 1940
ED SMITH DIES; FUNERAL SUNDAY
Edward SMITH, 51, resident at 608 North Ruby street, died at a local hospital at 1:10 o'clock this morning. He was taken suddenly ill a week ago. Death was attributed to a heart ailment. Edward SMITH was born in Germany Feb. 9, 1889, coming to this country and Grand Island, to make his home with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. George FUSS, when nine years old. He attended the public schools and gew to manhood here. Edward SMITH married Miss Mabel TOWNSEND in this city in 1911. They settled on a farm and later moved to North Dakota, their home for a few years before returning to Grand Island. Mr. SMITH enterd the employ of the Union Pacific railroad 20 years ago. Surviving are three sons, Ralph and George SMITH of Newark, Ohio, and Albert of Grandvil, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Roland HILL and Mrs. John BOWERS, both of this city; and aunt, who reared him, Mrs. George FUSS, and other relatives. His parents, an infant daughter, two brothers and two sisters and his uncle, George FUSS, preceded him in death. Rites will be held at the Livingston-Sondermann funeral home on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. C. B. HARMAN, pastor of the English Lutheran church, will conduct the services. Interment will be in the family space in Grand Island cemetery. Visitation hours will be from seven to nine o'clock Saturday night at the funeral home.<
Carolina Schuchman
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent September 23, 1963
HALL COUNTY NATIVE DIES
Mrs. Carolina Schuchman, wife of Hugo Schuchman and a member of an early family here, died Saturday evening in a local hospital. Mrs. Schuchman had been in failing health for some time, but she had been seriously ill only a few hours before her death. The family home is on route 3, three miles southeast of Grand Island. Funeral services will be observed at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of the Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. The Rev. Harvey Clark, pastor of St. Paul's English Lutheran Church will conduct the service. Burial is to be in Grand Island Cemeter. Friends may call from 7 to 9 o'clock Monday evening at eh Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. Mrs. Schuchman lived all of her life here. She was born on a farm southwest of Grand Island Aug. 11, 1887, to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kreuger. Mr. and Mrs. Schuchman were married Aug. 14, 1908, in Grand Island. the following spring Mr. and Mrs. Schuchman went to their present farm to make their home. Mrs. Schuchman was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a member of St. Paul's English Lutheran Church. Her only affiliation was with the Platt-Duetsche Ladies Society. She is survived by her husband, two children, Mrs. Lawrence Miller and Arnold Schuchman, both of Grand Island; a brother, Herman Krueger, Grand Island; a sister, Mrs. Herman Ewoldt, Grand Island; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Otto, Henry, William and Charles Krueger, and an infant sister.
Ada Smith
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent Monday, Sept. 2, 1963
Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Smith, wife of Cyril E. Smith, will be held at 6 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of the Livingston-Sondermann Funer Home. The Rev. Volney D. Lofgreen, pastor of the First Chritian Church, will conduct the services. Burial is to be in Grand Island Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 o'clock Monday evening at the funeral home. Mrs. Smith died Wednesday at Riverside, Calif., following a long illness. The family home is at Arlington, Calif. Mrs. Smith, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Garton, was born Sept. 22, 1892, in Gage County. She attended school at Wilber and at Crete. In 1913 the family came to this city. She and Jack Roberts were married in 1915 in this city. One son was born to them. On April 2, 1925, Mr. and Mrs. Smith were married at Sioux City, Ia. Mr. Smith was a railroad dispatcher. Because of his work, the family home was in Alexandria, Ia., then in grand Island and then Omaha. In 1943, Mr. and Mrs. Smith went westward. After a period in Las Vegas, Nev. and in California. Mr. Smith was transferred to Portland, Ore. The family home was in that city until Mr. Smith's retirement four years ago. They had resided at Arlington, Calif. from that time. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Christian Church. Because of ill health, she no longer maintained social affiliations. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Smith; one son, Nelson Roberts, Santa Maria, Calif.; three step-sons, Cyril Smith, Jr., Santa Fe Springs, Calif., Guy Smith, Fargo, N. D. and Claire Smith, Riverside, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Charles Houser, Grand Island; a niece, Mrs. Walter Loescher, Grand Island; 10 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Grand Island Independent Wednesday, Sept.4, 1963
RITES CONDUCTED FOR ADA SMITH
Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Smith, wife of Cyril Smith, were held Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of the Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. The Rev. Volney D. Lofgreen, pastor of the First Christian Church, was the officiant. Mrs. Roger Harms sang and Mrs. Irvin McCune was organist. Pallbearers were Guy M. Clark, William C. McIntire, George Bauman, C. J. Kirkendall, Irvin Schwieger and A. F. Blackburn. Burial was in Grand Island Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith died last Wednesday in a Riverside, Calif., hospital following a long illness. The family home is in Arlington, Calif. The body of Mrs. Smith was accompanied to Grand Island by Mr. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Roberts were present at the services from Santa Maria, Calif. Mr. Roberts is a son of Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. Charles T. Sullivan
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent Monday, June 14, 1920, page 5
Mrs. Charles T. Sullivan, residing one mile east of the city, passed away at the General hospital at 10:30 a. M. Sunday after an illness of three weeks. For some time past she had been suffering from a complication of kidney and gall bladder troubles. The deceased was 42 years of age, and besides her bereaved husband is survived by one daughter, Dorothy, aged five years. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Geddes undertaking chapel, Rev. A. A. Smith, of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Grand Island cemetery.
Allen Schuett
Submitter: Jackie Little Source: Unknown Unknown Date
Allen H. Schuett, 81, of the Good Samaritan Center in Wood River, died Thursday (8 Sep 1988) at his home. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. George Wheat will officate. Wisitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday and 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Apfel Butler Geddes Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Grand Generation Center. Mr. Schuett was born April 27, 1907, at Cairo, to John and Ella Sieck Schuett. He recieved his education in the Cameron Township. On Nov. 26, 1930, he married Lucille Baird in Grand Island. The couple farmed until 1952, when they moved to Grand Island. Mr. Schuett then worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and later for the Rural Electrification Association. He retired in 1969 and the couple continues to live in Grand Island. Mrs. Schuett died Jan. 2, 1982. Mr. Schuett moved to the Good Samaritan Center in 1983. Survivors include two daughters, of Crestwood, Ky., and of Temple City, Calif.; two sons of Grand Island and of Kearney; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother of tracey, Calif.; and two sisters, of Las Vegas, and of Sacramento, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife; one son, Gerald, who died in 1968; one great-granddaughter, Nikki Redwine, and one sister, Twila Wodorski.
Mrs. Amanda Schuett
Submitter: Jackie Little Source: The Cairo Record Thursday, September 30, 1976
Mrs. Amanda Schuett, 86, passed away Monday morning (27 Sept. 1976) at a Grand Island hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Apfel Funeral Chapel in Cairo, with the Rev. Bruce Matthews of Cairo United Methodist Church officiation. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery in Grand Island. Memorials are suggested in the Cairo United Methodist Church. Mrs. Schuett was born September 16, 1890, in Marn, Germany, the daughter of Hans and Margaret Jansen Claussen. She moved to the United States with her parents in 1892, when the family moved to the Hall County area. She recieved her schooling at Alda and Abbott. On January 11, 1911, she married Julius Schuett at Grand Island. The couple moved east of Cairo where they farmed. They retired 15 years ago and moved into Cairo where they have since made their home. Survivors include her husband; three children, of Cairo, and of North Platte; three sisters, of Grand Island; one brother, of Cairo; 7 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six sisters, one brother and one son.
Lifetime Resident
Submitter: Jackie Little Source: Unknown Unknown Date
Lifetime Resident Dies at 75. Mrs. Ella Schuett, 75, of 422 1/2 West Fourth, widow of John J. Schuett and a lifelong resident of Hall County, died early Sunday (16 September 1962) in a local hospital. She had been seriously ill for several months. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of the Livington-Sondermann Funeral Home. The Rev. Martin Schroeder, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening until 9 o'clock at the funeral home. Mrs. Schuett was born on a farm near Cairo June 30, 1887, to Mr. and Mrs. Hans Siek. She attended district school. Mr. and Mrs. Schuett were married Dec. 14, 1904, in Grand Island. The first nine years of their wedded life, they farmed near Cairo. Then, they moved to their farm in Cameron Township in 1938, due to the health of Mr. Schuett, it was necessary for them to leave their farm and come into Grand Island to make their home. Mr. Schuett died March 23, 1958. Mrs. Schuett was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She was a member of the congregation of Messiah Lutheran Church, and the Ladies Aid Society of the church. She is survived by two sons, Harry H. Schuett and Allen H. Schuett, both of sons, Harry H. Schuett and Allen H. Schett, both of Grand Island; three daughters, Mrs. Ferdinand Dibbern, Las Vegas, Nev., Mrs. John Leggett, Del Paso Heights, Calif., and Mrs. John Wordarski, Anaheim, Calif.; two brothers, Pete Siek, of Cairo and August Siek, of Riverton, Wyo.; two sisters, Mrs. Emery Peters of Riverton, Wyo., and Mrs. Ralph Miller, Wood River; 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Emery; an infant daughter, Rose; two brothers, John and Ernest Seik, and one sister, Mrs. William Runge.
Gaylan Schuett
Submitter: Jackie Little Source: Unknown Unknown Date
Gaylan C. Schuett, 74, of Cairo died Monday, June 6 (1994), at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. Mr. Schuett will be cremated. Burial will be at a later date Apfel Funeral Hoe of Wood River is in charge of arrangments. Mr. Schuett was born Feb. 5, 1920, near Cairo to Henry and Caroline (Hargens) Schuett. He attended rural school near Cairo. In 1942, he married Audrey Stange in Grand Island and they lived south of Cairo. He farmed and also raised hogs on a family farm south of Cairo until he retired in 1990. He is survived by his wife, Audrey of Cairo; one daughter of Lincoln; one grandson; and his mother, Caroline Schuett of Grand Island. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother.
Harry Schuett
Submitter: Jackie Little Source: Unknown Unknown Date
Manteca, Calif. -- Harry H. Schuett, 90, of Manteca, Calif. formerly of Cairo, died Friday, Jan. 19, 1996, at Manteca. Mr. Schuett was cremated, and there were no services. Fry Mortuary of Manteca was in charge of arrangments. Mr. Schuett, a descendant of Hall County pioneer families, was born Sept. 27, 1905, on the family farm northeast of Cairo to John and Ella (Siek) Schuett. He attended school in the Cairo area, played on the Bluff Center Baseball Team and played trumpet in the Cairo City Band. He married Mayme Stange on May 18, 1931. The Schuetts spent 51 years of their marriage in Hall County. He owned and operated a barber shop, in Grand Island. After retiring, they moved to Manteca, Calif. Mrs. Schuett died in 1994. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Trinity United Methodist Church in Grand Island. Survivors include one daughter, of Manteca; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister of California; one brother-in-law of Cairo; and on sister-in-law of Cairo. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Rose Schuett, Twyla Wodarski and Elvira Dibbern; and two brothers, Emory and Allen Schuett.
John J. Schuett
Submitter: Jackie Little Source: Unknown 1985
John J. Schuett Dies; Rites Thursday. John J. Schuett, 76, a retired employe of the Farmers Union and a former farmer of the Cairo community, died Sunday (23 March 1958) evening in the family home at 327 South Oak. Mr. Schuett had been in failing health for some time and had been seriously ill the last four weeks. Services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. The Rev. Martin Schroeder, pastor of the Messiah Lutheran Church will conduct the service. Burial is to be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 o'clock Wednesday evening at the Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. Mr. Schuett was a native of Germany. He was born there April 21, 1881, to Mr. and Mrs. Claus Schuett. When he was one year, the family emigrated to Grand Island. Shortly thereafter, they located on a farm east of Cairo. He and Miss Ella M. Siek were married in Grand Island Decemeber 14, 1904. Mr. and Mrs. Schuett began their home on the old Seivers farm. Later, they located on their own farm in Cameron Township, where they made their home until 1938. In that year, they came into Grand Island and Mr. Schuett entered the employ of the Farmers Union. due to failing health, he retired six years ago. Mr. Schuett was baptized in the Lutheran faith in his native country. He was confirmed in that faith and was a member of the congregation at Messiah Lutheran Church. He is survivored by his wife; two sons, Harry and Allen Schuett, both of Grand Island; three daughters, Mrs. Ferdinand Dibbern, Las Vegas, Nev., Mrs. John Leggett, Del Paso Heights, Calif., and Mrs. John Wordarski, Anaheim, Calif.; one brother, Julius Schuett, Cairo; 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Emery; and infant daughter, Rose; four brothers, Henry, Fred, Ferdinand and an infant; and two sisters, Mrs. Hans Rathman and Mrs. Frank Guyette.
Julius Schuett
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Unknown March 1980
CAIRO -- Julius F. Schuett, 92, of Cairo died Tuesday (26 March 1980) at a Grand Island nursing home. Services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Apfel Funeral Home in Cairo. The Rev. Bruce Matthews will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery at Grand Island. Visitation was to be Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Cairo United Methodist Church or the Cairo Senior Citizens Center. Mr. Schuett was born Jan. 22, 1898, at Grand Island, the son of Claus and Margretha Rugin Schuett. He received his education in a rural school east of Cairo. Then he farmed with his parents. On Jan. 11, 1911, he married Amanda Claussen at Grand Island. They lived on the family farm until retiring in 1972, when they moved into town. Mrs. Schuett died in 1976. Recently he had been a resident of a nursing home in Grand Island. Mr. Schuett was a member of the Lutheran faith. He was affiliated with the Platt-Deutsche Society. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Everett (Lucille) Myers of Cairo; two sons, Harold of Cairo and Ralph of North Platte; seven grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Edwin, five brothers and two sisters.
Lena' Schuett
Submitter: Jackie Little Source: Grand Island Independent March 1996
Caroline "Lena" Schuett, 100, of Grand Island died Thursday, March 7, 1996, at Community Care of America in Grand Island. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home. The Rev. Rolland Going will officiate. Burial of the ashes will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Mrs. Schuett was born March 26, 1895, at Grand Island to Henry and Wilhelmina (Kay) Hargens. She grew up in Cairo. She moved to Grand Island after the death of her husband, Henry. She worked at the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant and later as a nurse's aide. She enjoyed dancing and entertaining. She was an avid gardener. Survivors include two daughters-in-law; four grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, Melvin, Gaylon and Leland.
Lucile Schuett
Submitter: Jackie Little Source: The Cairo Record January 6, 1983
Lucile M. Schuett, 73 of 104 Pletcher Terrace died Sunday (2 Jan 1983) at a local hospital. Services were Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home. The Rev. George Wheat officiated. Burial was in Westlawn Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday from 3-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Diabetes Foundation. Mrs. Schuett was born Jan. 6, 1909, at Cairo, the daughter of Samuel and Laura Chance Baird. She received her education and grew up at Cairo, later working as a telephone operator there. She also worked at Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant and at Bosselmen-Eaton Restaurant in Grand Island. On Nov. 26, 1930, she married Allen Scheutt in Grand Island. They farmed in Cameron Township, southwest of Cairo, for 18 years. Later, they moved to Grand Island. In 1968 they retired. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Eagles Aerie No. 378 Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband; two sons, of Grand Island, and of Kearney; two daughers , of Prospect, Ky.; and of Temple City, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Gerald, four brothers and a sister.
Rose Schultz
Submitter: Jackie Little Source: The Cairo Record February 25, 1982
Rose C. Schultz, 88, of 804 N. Boggs Ave. died Friday afternoon (July 1980) at a local hospital. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the chapel of the Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home with Rev. Dana Mark officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Island Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Radio Ministry. She was born April 20, 1892, in Grand Island the daughter of Christian and Silvie Moll Ronnfeldt. She received her education in the Grand Island public schools. She married Rudolph C. Schultz on Jan. 19, 1913, in Grand Island and the family made their home in the Third City. The couple moved to Fletcher Terrace Complex in the early 1970s. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Platte Deutsche Auxiliary and the Emmegreun Ladies. Survivors include two sons, H. R. (Stub) of Grand Island and Donald of Omaha; and three daughters, Mrs. Gladys McKillips of Grand Island, Mrs. Dorothy Neubert of Grand Island, and Mrs. Marian Welch, Greeley, Colo.; 13 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Thomas, Natrona, Pa., and Mrs. Cecilla Smith of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers, one sister and a grandson.
Alma Siek
Submitter: Jackie Little Source: Grand Island Independent 1976
CAIRO - (Speical) -- Mrs. Alma Siek, 78, a former Cairo resident, died Thursday (8 Jan. 1976) at a care home in Simi Valley, Calif. Services are pending with Apfel Funeral Home of Cairo in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Siek was born May 18, 1897, at Wood River, the daughter of Hans and Margaretha Engle Dibbern. She attended schools and grew to womanhood in that area. On Sept. 14, 1916, she married Pete Siek at Grand Island. The couple lived southwest of Cairo before moving into town in 1941. In 1971 they moved to be near their daughter. Mr. Siek died in 1973. She was a member of the Cairo United Methodist. Church and Royal Neighbors camp 325 of Cairo. Survivors include one daughter, of Simi Valley; two granddaughters, two sisters of Wood River and of Grand Island, and three brothers, of Wood River, and of Soap Lake, Wash. She was preceded in death by one son, Glenn, one sister and one brother.
August H. Siek
Submitter: Jackie Little Source: Unknown Unknown Date
Riverton Man Dies At Memorial Hospital. August H. Siek, 70, died Sunday night at Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 17, 1900, in Cairo, Neb. He had made his home in Riverton, where he was a heavy equipment operator for REA. He came to Casper to make his home with his son, Louis Siek, at 2216 South Washington, about a year ago. Survivors include three sons, Louis of Casper, and John and Gary, both of Riverton, a brother, Pete, of Cairo, Neb.; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Miller, Grand Island, Neb.; 15 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Celia, in 1967. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Davis Funeral Home in Riverton, with interment in Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton. Local arrangements were handled by Memorial Chapel.
Ernest Siek
Submitter: Jack Little Source: Unknown 1950
Hold Rites Thursday For Ernest Siek. Funeral services were held at the Apfel Funeral Home in Wood river Thursday afternoon, Jan. 5 for Ernest Siek, who passed away at Beatrice Monday evening following stroke several days before. Lester I. Hart of the Methodist church of Wood River was in charge of the services. Burial was in the family plot at Cairo. Ernest Siek, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hans Siek, was born August 3, 1892 at Cairo, Nebraska and passed away January 3, 1950 at Beatrice, Nebraska at the age of 56 years and five months. He is survived by four sisters Mrs. Anna Runge of Gunnison, Colorado; Mrs. Ella Schuett of Grand Island; Mrs. Rose Peters of Riverton, Wyoming and Mrs. Margaret Miller of Wood River; and two brothers Pete of Cairo and August of Riverton, Wyoming.
Battle Wounds Fatal To Pvt. Glenwood Siek
Submitter: Jackie Little Source: Unknown 194r
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Siek, Recieve Word on 23rd Birthday Wounds suffered in action in the Normandy campaign were fatal to Pvt. Glenwood Siek, the war department has advised his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Siek, at their home in Cairo. The war department message, by a sorrowful coincident, arrived late yesterday, Pvt. Siek's 23rd birthday anniversary. Death occurred on June 29 (1944) in a hospital in France. He was born and reared on a farm in Cameron twonship, the family home until they moved into Cairo about two years ago. Prior to entering the army engineers corps in October of 1942, he engaged in carpentry with his father. He had been overseas since September of last year. Pvt. Siek was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church. Surviving, besides the parents, is a sister, LeOna.
Hans Siek
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Unknown 1942
Prominent Cairo Citizen Called by Death Monday. Death came peacefully to Mr. Hans Siek, elderly resident of this community who succumbed at the family home on Monday afternoon, Feb. 9th (1942), at four o'clock. He had been ailing for about three months and was bedfast the past three weeks from an illness due to old age and other complications. Funeral services were held at 3:00 o'clock Wednesday p.m. in the home Rev. W. Hendrickon, Methodist pastor at Newark, officiated. Mrs. Everett Vierk and Mr. M. J. Veeder sang three hymns "Heckoning Hand," This World Is Not My Home" and "It Is Well With My Soul." Mrs. Art Wisong was organist. Interment was made in the Mount Pleasant cemetery. Pall bearers were the following grandsons: Mesars, Allen and Harry Schuett. Glenwood Siek, Roy Miller and Jimmy and George Hervert. Among thsoe from a distance attending the rites were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Runge and daughter, Margaret Little and Mr. Charles Runge all of Gunnison, Colo. and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Runge and daughter of San Antonio, Texas.
Obituary
Hans Siek was born in Schleswig Holstein, Germany in 1856 where he grw to manhood and received a good education. He was a member of the Lutheran faith. In 1873 he came to the United States and located in Hall county, Nebraska. He was married to Miss Margaretta Holtdorf in 1888 to which union 13 children were born. In 1890 they moved to a farm two miles west of Cairo. He was a prosperous farmer and an honest and well respected neighbor and citizen. Mr. Siek made two enjoyable trips to his former homeland, one in 1912 and other in 1925. The family retired to a home in Cairo in 1919 where Mr. Siek spent his remaining days leading a quiet life. He enjoyed mostly the visits from his friends in Cairo and corresponding with friends and relatives living at distant points in the United States and Germany. Reading also efforded him much pleasure. He took a keen insterest in local and national affairs but did not indulge in politics. During the past three months Mr. Siek was a patient sufferer. His pleasant greetings and cheerful nature will be missed by all who knew him. Death came Monday afternoon at the age of 85 years, 2 months and 10 days. Surviving are his wife and children including Anna Runge, Gunnison, Colo., Elle Schuett, Grand Island; Pete Siek, Alda; Rose Peters and August Siek of Riverton, Wyoming; Margaret Miller, Wood River; and Ernest at home besides 26 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lotz, Omaha, and Mrs. Lena Koenig of Los Angeles, California. Four children died in infancy and one son Dr. J. H. Siek in 1923.
Mrs. Hans Siek
Submitter: Jackie Little Source: Unknown 1943
Pioneer of Cairo Died in Sleep Wednesday Nite Cairo community was saddened this morning (Thursday) when it became known that Mrs. Hans Sirk, a pioneer lady of this part of Hall County, had passed away at her home in Cairo. She was down town yesterday and appeared to be her usual self although she had not been feeling good. Her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Pete Siek, stayed overnight with her, and she found Mrs. Siek had died in her sleep when she entered the bedroom about seven o'clock this morning. Mrs. Siek and her husband moved on a farm near Cairo in 1890 where they farmed many years. They moved to town in 1919. She was the mother of 12 children, those surviving are Pete Siek of Cairo; Margaret Miller of Wood River; Anna Runge of Colorado; Rose Peters and August Siek of Riverton, Wyo.; Ella Schuett of Grand Island and Ernest at home. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon.
Pete Siek
Submitter: Jackie Little Source: Unknown March 1973
CAIRO -- Pete Siek, 82, a resident of Cairo, died Saturday (10 March 1973) at Los Alamitos, Calif. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Cairo United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bruce Matthews officiating. Burial will be in the Cairo Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Apfel Funeral Home at Cairo. Mr. Siek was born March 31, 1890, near Cairo, the son of Hans and Margaretha Holtdorf Siek. He was educated in the Cairo area. On Sept. 14 1916 her married the former Alma Dibbern. They farmed in the Cameron township southwest of Cairo unitl they retired in 1942. In May of 1972, they moved to Los Alamitos. He was a member of the Cairo United Methodist Church. He is survived by his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Lloyd (Leona) Nunnenkamp of Los Alamitos; two granddaughters and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Miller of Central City. He was preceded in death by a son, five brothers and five sisters.
Leonard Stoeger
Submitter: Jackie Little Source: The Cairo Record September 19, 1985
Leonard V. Stoeger, 67, passed away recently in Omaha. (September 1985) Mr. Stoeger was born August 22, 1918 in Cairo to Carl and Lula Stoeger. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad prior to enlisting to the U.S. Air Force in December, 1941, where he served for approximately 7 years. During his tour of duty, he was shot down on his 17th mission, taken prisoner for seven months and was liberated in 1945. He was married to Cressi Nelson from Sidney, Nebraska in 1940. They had four children, Diane Faust of Johnston, Pennsylvania; Elwood of Governor's Island, N.Y., Verda Lamb of Northridge, Calif., and son, Eugene, who died at birth. He had six surviving grandchildren. They farmed for four years, then moved to California. While in California, he was employed as a master electrician. In 1964, he married Dorothey Rogers and acquired a stepson, Rollie Rogers. Leonard retired in 1980 from Hughes Helicopter Company and they moved to Omaha. Due to poor health, he was in and out of the Veteran's Hospital unitl the time of his death. Mr. Stoeger was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Raymond and one son.
Bill Schaffitzel
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent Thursday, February 26, 1998
Mr. Schaffitzel was born on April 19, 1923, in Republic, Mo., to Albert and Dorthea (Harrington) Schaffitzel. He grew up in Springfield, Mo., and graduated from Springfield High School in 1941. He entered the U.S. Air Force on Jan. 13, 1943. He served as an airplane gunner and received the Good Conduct Medal, Air Medal and Victory Medal. He served in the American Theater and European-African-Middle Eastern Theaters and received the Bronze Star. He was a prisoner of war for 141/2 months. He was discharged as a staff sergeant on Nov. 15, 1945. He married Betty Davis on July 12, 1945, in Springfield, Mo. They moved to Grand Island in 1947. He worked for Watson Brothers and Bee Line Motor Freight. He retired in 1980. He and his wife enjoyed traveling with their recreational vehicle, fishing and sports. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Linda Moore of Amarillo, Texas, and Pam (Mrs. Sam) Cain of San Diego; and one granddaughter.
Forrest B. Smith
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent March 20, 1998
Forrest B. Smith, 85, of Grand Island died Thursday, March 19, 1998, at St. Francis Medical Center. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Pauls Lutheran Church. The Rev. Joel Schroeder will officiate. Following the service, Mr. Smith will be cremated. Burial will be at a later date in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. Memorial are suggested to the church. Mr. Smith was born on Aug. 5, 1912, in Merna to Wirt and Edith (Brewer) Smith. When he was 6 years old, the family moved to Aurora after his father's death. He graduated from Aurora High School. He married Helen Anderson on May 26, 1934, in Aurora. The couple moved in October 1934 to Grand Island, where he worked at Jessee Baking Co. for 21 years. He then farmed and was a cattle feeder. He was a cattle buyer for Cornhusker Packing Co. from 1978 until 1994. He was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council and was a communion usher for 40 years. He served as a director of the Central Nebraska Livestock Feeders Association. He was a member of the Liederkranz, Platt-Duetsche and Eagles. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Larry Smith of North Platte and Donald Smith of Grand Island; one daughter, Norma (Mrs. David) Stull of Lincoln; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Harold Smith of Norfolk. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Roland G. Scott
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent February 23, 1998
Roland G. Scott, 84, of 804 N. Boggs died Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, at Community Care of America nursing home in Grand Island. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan Davis will officiate. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the cemetery in Naponee. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to American Heart Association or the family. Mr. Scott was born Sept. 19, 1913, to Osa Jay and Mary Alice (Glahn) Scott in Oxford. He lived with his parents in Republican City, Bloomington, Naponee and Orleans. He graduated from Orleans High School in 1931. He worked as a fingerprint expert in the state Sheriff's Office in the State Capitol in 1938. He married Phyllis Helen Goodell on June 8, 1941, in Adams. The couple lived in Lincoln until April 1942, when they moved to Grand Island. He worked for Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant as a fingerprint expert and head of the Identification Bureau. After World War II, he worked for the Grand Island Police Department's Identification Bureau. He retired in 1970 as a lieutenant and detective of 25 years. He then worked for First National Bank in Grand Island as a security officer. The couple moved to Franklin, N.C., in May 1974. Then they returned to Grand Island in August 1997. He was a member of Union United Methodist Church in Franklin, N.C., Eagles Club, Peace Officers Association and was past master of Ashlar Masonic Lodge. No. 33 A.F. and A.M. Survivors include his wife; one son, Daniel of Corpus Christi, Texas; one daughter, Carol (Mrs. David) Voss of Cairo, and three granddaughters.
Lorraine May Schroeder
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent Tuesday, March 3, 1998
KENESAW ‹ Lorraine May Schroeder, 88, of the Haven Home in Kenesaw died Sunday, March 1, 1998, at the Haven Home. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Island. The Rev. Jerry Quandt will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home in Grand Island. Memorials are suggested to the Haven Home. Mrs. Schroeder was born on Nov. 11, 1909, in Grand Island to Lee and Ann (Pepper) Anthoney. She grew up and was educated at Grand Island. She married George Schroeder on Nov. 24, 1934. Mr. Schroeder died on May 9, 1974. Mrs. Schroeder had lived at the Haven Home since 1984. Survivors include cousins. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Bernice Auhl; and a brother, Lamoine Anthoney.
Glenn A. Schnoor
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent Tuesday, December 2, 1997
Glenn A. Schnoor, 58, of Grand Island died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997, at St. Francis Skilled Care. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the family. Mr. Schnoor was born on March 31, 1939, at Holdrege to Julious and Marie Jo Hanna (Peterson) Schnoor. He attended Kearney Public Schools and graduated from Riverdale High School on May 14, 1958. He lived in Kearney until 1965, when he moved to Grand Island with his mother and grandmother. He worked for many years in construction and drove a truck. He worked for JIL Asphalt Co. and R.J. Vlach Co. He enjoyed reading western books and watching western movies. He also enjoyed the outdoors and working on cars. Survivors include four sons, Tim Schnoor of Grand Island, Terry Schnoor of Wood River and R.T. Schnoor and Zion Schnoor, both of Crete; three daughters, Teresa Schnoor of Grand Island and Tabitha Borges and Twyla Robertson, both of Trenton; and a special friend, Roxane Hunt of Grand Island. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Grand Island Independent December 17, 1997
Glenn A. Schnoor. 58, of Grand Island died Saturday. Nov. 29, 1997, at St. Francis Skilled Care. Services will be at 2 pm. Thursday at Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be from I to 4 pm. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the family. Mr. Schnoor was born on March 31, 1939. at Holdrege to Julious and Marie Jo Hanna (Peterson) Schnoor. He attended Kearney Public Schools and graduated from Riverdale High School on May 14, 1958. He lived in Kearney until 1965, when he moved to Grand Island with his mother and grandmother. He worked for many years in construction and drove a truck. He worked for J IL Asphalt Co. and RJ. Vlach C0. He enjoyed reading western books and watching western movies. He also enjoyed the outdoors and working on cars. Survivors include four sons, Tim Schnoor of Grand Island, Terry Schnoor of Wood River and R.T. Schnoor and Zion Schnoor, both of Crete; three daughters. Teresa Schnoor of Grand Island and Tabitha Borges and Twyla Robertson, both of Trenton; and a special friend. Roxane Hunt of Grand Island. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Adeline Schmidt
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent Friday, December 5, 1997
ANSELMO -- Sdeline Schmidt, 97, of Broken Bow, formerly of Anselmo, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997, at Sandhills Manor Nursing Home in Broken Bow. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow. The Rev. Jim Stark will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand View Cemetery at Anselmo. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the Anselmo Library. Mrs. Schmidt was born on March 8, 1900, on a farm west of Anselmo to William and Elizabeth (Brown) Anderson. She attended rural school and later taught rural school northeast of Anselmo. She married Bert Schmidt on May 6, 1920. They lived in the Ortello Valley community and the Anselmo area throughout their marriage. Mr. Schmidt died in 1980. Mrs. Schmidt was a member of several card clubs. Survivors include two daughters, Arlene (Mrs. Vernon) White and Ruby (Mrs. Charles) Booth, both of Broken Bow; nine grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, three brothers and one sister.
Lanora V. Sayles
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent Saturday, December 6, 1997
RACINE, Wis. -- Lanora V. Sayles, 93, of Racine, Wis., formerly of the Hordville and Hampton areas, died Friday, Dec. 5, 1997, in Kenosha, Wis. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Solt Funeral Home in Hampton. The Rev. Shari Duminy will officiate. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Sayles was born on Nov. 17, 1904, in Hamilton County to Peter A. and Mary C. (Benson) Erickson. She married Kenneth R. Sayles. They lived in Nebraska until 1938, when they moved to Racine. Mr. Sayles died on July 13, 1966. Mrs. Sayles lived in Racine until recently moving to the Kenosha Care Center. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Hordville. Survivors include one daughter, Lavone Christensen of Racine; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one brother, Milburn Erickson of Hastings; and one sister, Clara Jones of Aurora. Other than her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil and Lawrence Erickson; and one sister, Myrtle Sayles.
Dorothy Ann Stoll
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent March 1999
Dorothy Ann Stoll, 8] . of Grand Island died Saturday, Feb. 27. 1999. at the St. Francis Medical Center. Services will be at 2 pm. Wednesday at the Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Island. The Rev. Gcorge Wheat will ot‘ficiate. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 pm. Tuesday. with family greeting friends from 5 to 7 pm. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church. Mrs. Stoll was born May 12, I917, in Grand Island to Charley and Della (McMillen) Perkins. She grew up and received her education in the Grand Island school system. attending Jefferson, Barr and Grand Island Senior High schools. She married Clifford L. Stoll on May 25, 1935, in Aurora. The couple lived in Grand Island, where Mrs. Stoll was her husband's bookkeeper for his auto upholstery business. She also worked at the Comhusker Army Ammunition Plant in building No. 9 for screening TNT for bombs during World War II. Her other employment included the Fairmont Creamery, Ace Appliance and Skagway Annex for 23 years. She retired in 1985. Mr. Stoll died in 1984. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and was a foster grandparent at the Howard and West Lawn schools. She loved birds, the outdoors, fishing, pitch and pinochle. Survivors include her son, Sam of Grand Island; a daughter. Susie Stoll of Grand Island; four granddaughters; twin great-grandsons; and a stepsister, Portia Phelps of Madison, Wis. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her stepbrother. Delmar Wilcox.
William Seaman
Submitter: Volunteer Source: Grand Island Independent December 12, 1997
MINNEAPOLIS -- William "Bill" Seaman, 72, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer for the Minneapolis Star, died Saturday, Dec. 6, I997. Services were Wednesday in Minneapolis. Memorials are suggested to theirst Baptist Church in Minneapolis or th Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Seaman won the 1959 Pulitzer Prize for photography. He became interested in photography as a teen-ager in Grand Island. He set up a darkroom at his high school. He was a 1943 graduate of Grand Island Senior High. After graduating, he worked briefly at a photo studio. Seaman accepted a job with the Minneapolis Star in 1945 and worked there until 1982. when the Star merged with the Tribune. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; one son. Larry; and one granddaughter.
Albert Swank
Submitter: Volunteer Source: The Nebraska State Journal Wednesday, June 14, 1882 (3:4).
Grand island Independent: Last Saturday evening Albert Swank, a twelve-year-old son of Edward Swank, was drowned while wading in a slough in the Andrew heighborhood in the northeastern portion of this county. This slough in which the boy was drowned emptied into Prairie creek, and at last accounts the boy had not been found. It is supposed his body was washed into Prairie creek, and then on down Bald stream. The boy was in the emloy of Jas. Lewis, who is living on the Andrew farm.
The Nebraska State Journal Friday, June 23, 1882 (2:3)
Albert Swank, aged twelve years, was drowned while wading in a slough which emptied into Prairie Creek between St. Paul and Grand island. his body has not yet been recovered.
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