NOTE: Several entries are partial clippings with incomplete information. I will attempt to find the entire obituary and update when possible.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, [unknown date], 1933
LUSCHE--Emil O. Lusche Dies - Emil O. Lusche, 33, farmer residing seven miles northeast of Columbus, passed away at 12:15 p.m. today at St. Mary's hospital, where he had been receiving medical treatment for the last three weeks. He was taken ill about a month ago. His death was due to purpura hemorrhagica. Born on April 6, 1900, in Platte county, on the farm where he was residing at the time he was taken ill, he grew to manhood there, and spent his entire life in this vicinity. On June 1, 1921, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ernst. Following their marriage they began farming on the farm of his parents. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran church in Columbus, and was regular in his attendance. He is survived by his widow; one daughter, June, 8; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lusche, and two brothers, Carl and Ed Lusche, of Richland. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, and at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran church, Rev. H. Goede, pastor, will officiate at the services, and burial will be made in Columbus cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 4, 1933
LOUIS--EDWARD H. LOUIS TAKE OWN LIFE
Body Found by Father In Car in Garage; No Motive Known
Edward H. Louis, 24, who made his home with his father, George Louis, sr., four miles east of Columbus, was found dead in the family auto in the garage shortly after 9 a.m. today, apparently the victim of self-administered poison, as a glass containing a small quantity of what was believed to be a deadly poison was found on the floor of the car.
Dr. W.S. Evans, summoned after the body had been discovered by the father, said that Louis had been dead for several hours and notified County Attorney Emil Luckey who after an inquiry in his capacity as county coroner announced that no inquest would be necessary.
The young man is believed to have gone to the garage and taken the poison early in the night. He was still sitting up, listening to the radio and smoking, when his father retired about 10:30 or 11 p.m., the elder Mr. Louis said today. Two brothers, Richard and Herbert, had retired before their father and another brother, Jake, who also makes his home there, was away for the night visiting a sister. The father noticed nothing unusual in his son's behavior during the evening and knew of no motive for the young man's act, he said today.
When Edward did not appear at breakfast this morning, his father and brothers thought he might not be feeling well and after breakfast, went to his bedroom. They discovered that the bed had not been slept in, where-upon the father started a search which ended in finding the body of his son in the car. He at first thought Edward was the victim of gas from the car, until the poison glass was discovered.
Edward H. Louis was born Sept. 8, 1908, and lived all his life on the farm where he died. He was graduated from District No. 9 school, a 10th grade school, but did not continue his education further. He was known as a quiet, industrious young man of good habits. He had helped his father on the farm since becoming old enough and was always dependable and a good son, his father said.
Mr. Louis was a member of a prominent pioneer family of his community, being a grandson of the late Jacob Louis, sr., one of the founders of Columbus.
The young man is survived by his father, five brothers, George jr., Charles, Jake, Richard and Herbert, all of Columbus, and four sisters, Mrs. Charles Luckey, Mrs. Harry Engel, Mrs. Robert Rice, of Columbus, and Mrs. L.J. Brown, of Clever, Mo.
Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed but it will probably be held next Sunday. The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral home until Saturday afternoon.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 7, 1933
HEINEN--Pioneer Dies.
John Heinen, pioneer resident of Humphrey, expired at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C.A. Lewis, about 12 o'clock, noon, Wednesday, Jan. 4. He resided there for the past few weeks. He had been ill for several months but not seriouly till last Sunday he was the subject of a severe attack of pneumonia. He succumbed to the disease. The body was placed in charge of the Duesman Mortuary and is now lying in state at the C.A. Lewis home. The funeral was held this morning at Sr. Francis church, with Father Ben officiating. Burial was made at St. Francis cemetery.
John Heinen was born on July 26, 1850 at Beutesheim, Germany. He remained there till he reached the age of 19 and left Germany to come to America. His first employment was as a farm hand in Sheridan county, Ia. He came to the vicinity of Humphrey in 1882 and took up his residence on the farm which his son Anton now occupies. His marriage to Miss Philomena Osterhoff took place on Nov. 14, 1882.
John Heinen was a quiet gentle soul who took an intense interest in his immediate surroundings. His friends, which he had accumulated during his long and useful life, were never deserted by him in their hour of need. He loved his home and family and was generous to a fault with those dependent on him. Mr. Heinen, during his youth, experienced many of the hardships of the pioneers and he did his utmost to make the world a better place to live in for his posterity. He was an active and enthusiastic supporter of his church and believed and practiced "What you do for the least of these, you do for Me."
Last Nov. 14th, the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Heinen was celebrated at the home of their son, Anton Heinen. [Humphrey.]
Nine children were born during their married life, eight daughters and one son. Besides Mrs. John Heinen, there remain, Mrs. Ida Wemhoff, Cottonwood, Idaho; Mrs. Verna Mueting, Van Nuys, Calif.; Mrs. Teckla Boyes, Wilmington, Calif.; Mrs. Marie Pelster, Huntington Park, Calif.; Mrs. C.A. Lewis, Humphrey; Anton Heinen, Humphrey. [Humphrey News.]KSIAZEK--Clarks Boy Dies Here - Sylvester Joseph Ksiazek, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ksiazek, of Clarks, died at 10:50 a.m. today at St. Mary's hospital. His death was due to a ruptured appendix. He was taken ill during the last week in December, and was removed from his home to St. Mary's hospital here Saturday, Dec. 31. An emergency operation was performed that evening, but peritonitis and a gangrenous condition prevented response to treatment. Born in Septmeber, 1916, in Nance county, near Genoa, he spent the early part of his life there, and then moved to a farm three miles west of Clarks with his family. He was attending high school in Clarks, and was a member of the sophomore class. He is survived by his parents; five sisters, Miss Emma Ksiazek, of Omaha, and Misses Helen, Mary, Elizabeth and Cecelia, all at home; four brothers, Stanley, Ted, Alonzo and Leo, all at home, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Katherine Liss, of Osceola. He was preceded in death by one brother, John Ksiazek who died Dec. 27, 1931. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Peter and Paul church at Clarks, with Rev. Kunkle, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the Clarks cemetery. The body will be removed to the family home near Clarks tomorrow afternoon from the McKown funeral home, where it will lie in state until that time.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 14, 1933
KRUMEI--John Krumei, sr., Dies - Following an illness of two weeks' duration, John Krumei, sr., 89, passed away at 8:30 p.m. yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Brunner, 1716 Tenth street, where he had resided for the last eight years. His death was due to complications following an attack of the flu, and also to his advanced age. Mr. Krumei had been a resident of Columbus and community for the last 40 years. Born on Nov. 19, 1843, in Deutsch Eisenberg, Mahren, Austria, he grew to manhood there, and on June 1, 1875, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Tilgner, a childhood sweetheart. Until 1891, when he came to America, Mr. and Mrs. Krumei and family were located in their home village, where he was a fabric weaver, doing his work at home. Mr. Krumei, accompanied by his son, Frank, now of Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, Canada, came to America in the fall of 1891, and came directly to Columbus. They settled on a farm southwest of the city, and after they had been here two years, Mr. Krumei sent for Mrs. Krumei and their other children, now Mrs. Brunner, of Columbus; Mrs. O.C. Talbot, of Clay Center, Kan., and John Krumei, jr., of Columbus, who were small children. After residing for a time on the farm they moved to Columbus, where Mr. Krumei retired from active work after a few years of varied employment. Mrs. Krumei passed away on March 16, 1925, and since then Mr. Krumei has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Brunner. He was always a devout member of the Catholic faith, and has been a member of St. Bonaventure's church here for many years. Besides his two sons and two daughters, he is survived by two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Joseph Krumei, sr., of Columbus, and a sister, Miss Amalia Krumei, who resides south of Columbus. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday at St. Bonaventure's Catholic church, with Rev. Fr. Salvator, pastor, officiating. Interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Talbot, of Clay Center, Kan., and Carl Brunner, of Denver, a grandson, will arrive tomorrow to remain until after the funeral.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 21, 1933
KASTER--Peter Kaster Dies - Peter Kaster, 72, resident of Columbus for the last six years, and who resided at 1615 Fourteenth street, passed away at 1 a.m. today at his home following a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Kaster's death came as a complete shock to his relatives and friends, as he seemed to be in fairly good health yesterday. Mr. Kaster suffered a slight stroke about two years ago, but since that time he had been able to be around daily. Born in Germany on July 21, 1860, he came to this country at the age of 22 years with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kaster, sr. They settled on a farm near Charles City, Ia., where Mr. Kaster spent nearly 35 years of his life. On August 20, 1889, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Shaney, who was living near Rockford, Ia., and after the death of his parents, he continued to farm the place near Charles City. In 1914, Mr. and Mrs. Kaster moved to a farm near Neligh, Neb., where they resided until 1927, and at that time decided to retire from farm life, and moved here to make their home. Mr. Kaster was a devout member of the Catholic faith, and since living in Columbus was a member of St. Bonaventure's church. He is survived by his widow; four sons, John and Matt Kaster, of Clear Water, Neb., and Peter and Wilbur Kaster, of Neligh, Neb.; one daughter, Mrs. William Thiele, of Columbus, and nine grandchildren. His sons arrived here today, upon being notified of his death. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Bonaventure's church, with Rev. Fr. Salvator, pastor, officiating, and interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 27, 1933
LUCHSINGER--Mrs. Peter Luchsinger Dies - Following a lingering illness of several months' duration, Mrs. Peter Luchsinger, 63, who lived three miles northeast of Columbus, a resident of Platte county all her life, passed away at 6:25 p.m. yesterday at St. Mary's hospital. Her death was due to cancer. Mrs. Luchsinger had been in the hospital for the last 11 weeks. She underwent two operations, one last summer, and the other after entering the hospital in November. As Miss Emma Ernst, she was born on Jan. 16, 1870, at Cherry Hill, which is now Duncan. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ernst, who were among the early day pioneers in this section of the country, She grew to womanhood there, and on Feb. 5, 1896, she was united in marriage to Peter Luchsinger, of Columbus. They established their home on his farm, where they have resided throughout the intervening years. She was a member of the Evangelical Protestant church of Columbus and also belonged to the Ladies Aid society. Her interest centered always in her home and she took little part in social activities, devoting most of her time to busying herself with her housework and her garden around the home, which was her hobby. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, Franz, who resides south of Columbus; Paul, who resides north of Columbus, and Ernst and Sam, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Alfred Rodehorst, who resides three and a half miles north of Columbus, Mrs. Henry Durkop, of Humphrey, and Miss Elisa, at home; five grand children, and two brothers, Sam and Paul Ernst, of Duncan. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the family home, and at 1:30 p.m. at the Evangelical Protestant church, with Rev. J.H. Steger, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery. The body was taken to the home from the Gass Funeral home this afternoon.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 1, 1933
LOHR--DEATH COMES TO WM. LOHR, VETEAN UNION PACIFIC CONDUCTOR
Had Been Resident of Columbus for 60 Years; Funeral Services to Be Held Friday
William Lohr, 65, veteran retired Union Pacific conductor and a member of one of the well known pioneer families of this community, passed away at 7 a.m. today at St. Mary's hospital, where he had been receiving medical treatment the last four weeks. His death resulted from a carbuncle that developed on his neck while he was in California where he and Mrs. Lohr had gone to spend the Christmas holidays.
Mr. Lohr went to Los Angeles Dec. 20 to join Mrs. Lohr, who had been there since the first of December, visiting relatives. He was not feeling well when he left here and his condition grew steadily worse, so they shortened their visit and returned home immediately after Christmas. He became bedfast five weeks ago, and was removed to the hospital a week later.
Born on Feb. 27, 1867, at Dixon, Ill., Mr. Lohr came to Nebraska at the age of four years with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. William Lohr, sr. They settled first on a farm in Polk county where they lived for one year, and then moved to Columbus.
When he was 16 years of age, Mr. Lohr entered the employ of the Union Pacific Railroad and soon became a brakeman in which capacity he served until 1909 when he was promoted to conductor. For many years prior to four years ago, when he was retired from the service on a pension, he had the freight run on the Columbus-Albion branch. His long and efficient career as brakeman and conductor extended through a period of nearly 45 years. He was a member of the Union Pacific Old Times club No 3.
On June 24, 1888, Mr. Lohr married Miss Alice M. Heinemeyer, of Polk county, who, with their two daughters and one son--Mrs. W.O. Clark, of Gothenburg, Mrs. Melvin Van Alstine and Louis Lohr, of Columbus--survives him. He leaves also eight grandchildren; one brother, Harry Lohr, of Columbus, and three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Fowler, Mrs. Rebecca Hahn and Mrs. Clara Guter, of Muscatine, Ia. His daughter, Mrs. Clark, has been here the last 10 days, and all the members of his immediate family were with him at the time of his death.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Federated church, Rev. Walter H. Riley, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral home until 9:30 a.m. Friday when it will be taken to the family home at 1572 Twenty-fifth avenue.
W.O. Clark and children, Howard, Dorothy and Lucile, will arrive tomorrow to join Mrs. Clark and remain here until after the funeral. Mr. Lohr's sister, Mrs. Fowler, is expected tomorrow from Muscatine, Ia.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 6, 1933
BESCH--Mrs. Michael Besch Dies - Following an illness of only 10 days duration, Mrs. Michael Besch, 57, passed away this morning at 3:30 o’clock at the family home at 1367 Twenty-ninth avenue. Death was due to high blood pressure and heart disease. Although failing in health for the past seven years, Mrs. Besch had not been bedfast until 10 days ago, since when she had been suffering from recurrent heart attacks. She was thought to be improving, and last evening enjoyed a meal with her family. She suffered another sudden attack during the night. As Mary Homan, she was born in Iowa, November 28, 1875, a daughter of John and Mary Homan. On Feb. 13, 1899, she was united in marriage to Michael Besch at the Luxemburg settlement church east of Bellwood. They established their home in that community where they lived four years. The next eight years were spent on a farm near Cedar Rapids, and then they moved onto a farm near Fullerton. Four years ago the family moved to Columbus, where they have resided since. She is survived by her husband and four children, Mrs. Joseph Delaney, and Louis Besch, both of Fullerton, Miss Anna Besch and Miss Frances Besch, both living at home. There are also four brothers and five sisters surviving, Ben and William Homan, of Bellwood, George and Pete Homan of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. H.D. DeMuth and Mrs. Herman Severding of David City, Mrs. Jacob Birkel of Fullerton, Mrs. Charles Dresch of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. John Weiss of Boelus. The funeral services will be held here Wednesday morning, with a requiem mass at 9:30 at St. Bonaventure’s church. Interment will be in the Luxemburg cemetery, east of Bellwood.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 8, 1933
KOPETZKY--Joseph Kopetzky Dies - Following a lingering illness of 10 weeks' duration, Joseph Kopetzky, 69, a resident of Platte county for over 50 years, who made his home at 1803 Sixth street, passed away at 5:20 a.m. today at St. Mary's hospital. His death was due to heart disease. He was born on Feb. 22, 1863, in Austria, and came to this country at the age of 13 years, with his parents. They settled on a farm in Bismark township, where he grew to manhood, and where he continued to make his home until 1914 when he moved to Columbus. It was while still living with his parents, when a young man that he was united in marriage to Miss Julia Brauner, at St. Mary's parish, near Humphrey. During their long period of residence in Bismark township, they formed many friendships and were held in high esteem by all who knew them. When they retired and moved to Columbus, they bought a home and a small tract of land at the east end of Fifth street and Lovers' Lane, where Mrs. Kopetzky passed away on Oct. 28, 1918. In 1922, Mr. Kopetzky made a trip back to his native land, and after a few months he returned here again. For the last two and one-half years he has been making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bruckner at 1803 Sixth street. He is survived by two sons, Ego and Rudolph Kopetzky, who reside three miles east of Columbus; four daughters, Mrs. Philip Wemhoff, Mrs. Henry Wieser and Mrs. Vincent Wieser, all of Humphrey, and Mrs. Earl Dicus, of Omaha; 33 grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Andrew Hamling, of Columbus. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Bonaventure's church, and burial will be held in the Catholic cemetery. The body will lie in state this evening at the McKown Funeral home, and will be taken to the home of Ego Kopetzky at 1 p.m. tomorrow, where it will remain until the funeral hour. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dicus, of Omaha, arrived here last evening to remain until after the funeral.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 11, 1933
BINDER--JOHN P. BINDER, 71, PROMINENT RICHLAND FARMER, DIES TODAY - Had Lived On Same Farm of 65 Years; Death Follows a Stroke of Apoplexy
Richland, Feb. 11 (Special to The Telegram) – John P. Binder, 71, prominent resident of this community for 65 years, died at 2:45 a.m. today at his home three miles southeast of here following a brief illness. Death resulted from apoplexy. Stricken Sunday, he regained consciousness for a few moments Tuesday when he recognized members of the family, but lapsed again into a coma from which he did not rally.
Born July 27 1861, in Johnstown, Pa., a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Binder he came with his parents to Nebraska June 6, 1868, settling on the homestead where his death occurred today. Following his marriage to Miss Sophronia E. Crosby, in Fremont on June 25, 1901, they established their home on the home farm and have lived there continuously since. Beside his widow, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Harry Flynn, of Schuyler, Mrs. Conrad Loseke of Creston, Miss Ruth Binder of Council Bluffs, and Miss Mary Binder at home; two sons, Dean and Dick at home; and one grandchild, James Henry Flynn. He is also survived by three brothers, Frank of Bayfield, Colo., Will of Ridgeway, Colo., and Dr. Fred Binder of Corning, Ia., two sisters, Mrs. Victor Kissling, of Omaha and Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell, of Stuart.
Although his farming interests kept him busy, Mr. Binder displayed a keen interest in politics, as a socialist and a democrat. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 15, 1933
BLOHM--John J. Blohm Dies – Following an illness of six weeks’ duration, John J. Blohm, 51, residing five miles north of Columbus, passed away at 9 p.m. yesterday at his home. His death was due to kidney trouble. Mr. Blohm was ill about 10 years ago with the same sickness, but since recovering from that illness, he has apparently been in good health. He was born on April 7, 1881 at Oldenburg, Germany, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Johann R. Blohm. In 1897 he came to this country with his parents, and they located on a farm near Bellwood. In 1900, Mr. Blohm moved to the farm north of Columbus where he was living at the time of his death. In 1906, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Schulte, of Platte Center, at the Zion Lutheran church in Grand Prairie township. In later years Mr. Blohm became a member of the Trinity Lutheran church, and was active in church work. Besides his widow he is survived by five daughters, Mrs. J. F. Engler of David City, Mrs. Jake Samland, of Florence, Neb., Mrs. Oscar Hansen of Omaha, and Misses Alice and Adelia Blohm, who reside at home; three sons, George, Gerald and Ralph Blohm, who reside with their parents; two grandchildren, John F. Engler, jr. and Miss Mable Samland, and one sister, Mrs. Oscar Sasse, of Bradenburg, Germany. The funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Trinity Lutheran church with Rev. H. Goede, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery. The body will be removed from the Gass Funeral home to the family home tomorrow afternoon.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 7, 1933
BORO--Mrs. Peter Boro Dies – Following a lingering illness of nearly three months duration, Mrs. Peter Boro, 67, residing at 2615 Seventh street, passed away at 5:15 p.m. yesterday at her home. She had been bedfast for the last several weeks. Her death was due to a complication of diseases. As Miss Cora Swanek, she was born in Galica, Poland, on May 15, 1865, where she spent the earlier years of her life, and where, on June 24 1884, she was united in marriage to Peter Boro. In 1895, Mr. Boro came to the United States, and directly to Columbus, leaving his wife and children in Poland, until he became settled here and could send for them. He worked for the Union Pacific railroad on the section until 1901, and was joined here that year by Mrs. Boro and the children. They moved to Silver Creek where they resided for a short time, and then located on a farm in Polk county. They resided there for a period of 16 years, and then moved into Columbus. Since residing here, Mrs. Boro has been a devout member of St. Anthony's church, and had always been a member of the Catholic faith. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. John Podlo, and Mrs. John Stachura, both of Columbus, and Mrs. Frank T. Zulkoski, of Elyria; two sons, Joseph Boro, of Columbus, and John Boro, of Comstock; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Lagoski, of Galica, Poland, and 18 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St. Anthony's church, and burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery. The body was removed to the family home from the McKown Funeral home this afternoon.LUESCHEN--Mrs. Anna Lueschen Dies - Mrs. Anna Lueschen, 69, 2822 Nineteenth street passed away at 5:15 p.m. yesterday at her home, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Lueschen had been in failing health for the last year, and had been confined to her bed for the last two months. Her death was caused by liver trouble and other complications. Miss Anna Gesine Schmidt was born on Dec. 30, 1863 in Bremen, Germany, and at the age of 24 years migrated to this country, and came directly to Platte county, Nebraska. Here on Sept. 19, 1887, she was united in marriage to John Diedrich Lueschen, and following their marriage, they made their home on his farm, seven miles north of Columbus. The trials and tribulations they experienced during the early day farm life in this vicinity is similar to that of the other pioneer farmers. In 1911, when Mr. Lueschen's health began to fail, they moved into Columbus to retire from active farming, and live a more restful life. He passed away on Jan. 25, 1912, and Mrs. Lueschen continued to reside in the city with her daughter, Miss Elsie Lueschen. Mrs. Lueschen has always been a member of the Lutheran faith, and was a charter member of the Trinity Lutheran church, where services will be held at 2 p.m Thursday. Preceding the church services, a short prayer service will be conducted at the home at 1:30 p.m. Rev. H. Goede, pastor of the Trinity Lutheran church, will officiate. Mrs. Lueschen is survived by three daughters, Mrs. E.A. Harms, of Omaha, Mrs. E.L. Mueller, and Miss Elsie Lueschen, of Columbus; one brother, John Schmidt, of Bremen, Germany; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 9, 1933
LEMAR--C. M. LEMAR, 87, FORMER LEGISLATAOR, PASSES AWAY; ILL TWO MONTHS
Was Long Active in Democratic Circles in Saunders and Platte Counties
Curtis M. Lemar, 87, former member of the state legislature from Saunders county and well known in Nebraska democratic circles, who has made his home in Columbus the last two years with his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. F.A. Lemar, 2806 Twentieth street, passed away at 11:45 a.m. today at St. Mary's hospital. His death was due to complications incident to his advanced age. He had been bedfast the last two months and been removed to the hospital a week ago when the roof of he Lemar home caught fire.
Mr. Lemar was a native of Indiana, where he was born July 18, 1846. As a young man, he enlisted with the Union troops shortly before the close of the civil war. His company was in training at Cairo, Ill., when the war ended, so he did not see active service at the front.
Returning to Indiana after being mustered out of the army, Mr. Lemar stayed there a short time and then moved to Aledo, Ill., where on Jan. 1, 1870 he was united in marriage to Miss Margret Dihel. They made their home there until 1887, when they moved to Nebraska and settled on a farm in Saunders county near Wahoo. Retiring from active farm life in the spring of 1917, they moved to Humphrey to be with their son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Lemar, who were living there. His wife passed away at Humphrey in September, 1923. Mr. Lemar continued to reside in Humphrey until about two years ago when he moved to Columbus with Dr. and Mrs. Lemar.
Throughout his adult life, Mr. Lemar took a keen interest in politics as an ardent democrat. He was prominent in democratic circles both in Saunders county during his long period of residence there and also in Platte county during the years he resided at Humphrey. He served four terms as a representative from Saunders county in the Nebraska legislature between 1897 and 1917. He was never a candidate for office after coming to Platte county, but was a delegate to most of the county and state conventions of his party until failing health rendered him inactive.
Always a devout member of the Methodist church, Mr. Lemar in his earlier years took an active part in Sunday school work, and he attended church regularly until the condition of his health kept him at home.
He is survived by his son with whom he made his home and one grandson, George Lemar, who is now in Japan.
Definite arrangements for the funeral will be announced in tomorrow's issue of The Telegram.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 10, 1933
CAIN--Mrs. Helen Cain, 76, of St. Edward, passed away at 8:30 a.m. today at the Good Samaritan hospital. Mrs. Cain was taken quite ill last Saturday at her home in St. Edward and was removed to the hospital here last Sunday. Although she had been in poor health for the last several months, she was able to be up and around and spent a great part of the time this winter here with her son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. Ed I. Cain. Her death was caused by a complication of diseases incident to her advanced age. As Miss Helen Irwin she was born on August 16, 1856 in Galena, Illinois and came to Nebraska in 1874 with her parents, who homesteaded in Platte county, eight miles north of Genoa in the West Hill community. The following year on October 18, 1875 she was united in marriage to Thomas Charles Cain and they took a homestead near the home of her parents. They remained on the farm until 1907, when they retired and moved to St. Edward to make their home. On December 19, 1910, while visiting in Milford, Utah, Mr. Cain was taken suddenly ill and died. Mrs. Cain returned to St. Edward where she has made her home since that time. She was a member of the Presbyterian church in St. Edward and was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by three sons, Ed I. Cain of Columbus, Daniel K. Cain, of Los Angeles, California, and Thomas Charles Cain of San Jose, California and 15 grandchildren. Thomas Cain came here last Monday when informed of his mother's illness and will remain here until after the services. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian church in St. Edward, and burial will be made in the West Hill cemetery. The Eastern Star Chapter of St. Edward will conduct its ritual at the grave. The body will be at the Gass Funeral Home until Saturday morning.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 11, 1933
KENT--FORMER COLUMBUS BOY, OFFICER IN YREKA, CAL., SLAIN - Steve Kent is Shot by Bandits While Attempting to Arrest Them - KILLED BY MACHINE GUN IN BANDIT CAR
Steve Kent, 40, former Columbus boy, chief of the state highway traffic police squad in Siskiyou county, California, and his companion, Lester Quigley, were instantly killed by machine gun fire from a bandit car which they were trying to intercept as it sped through Yreka, Calif., last evening, according to a message received by Mr. Kent's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Kent, 3219 Fourteenth street, at 10:30 last night.
The message came in a long distance telephone call from their daughter, Mrs. Elsie Kiernan, who has been living with her brother, Steve, in Yreka. The tragedy occurred at 8 p.m., Pacific coast time or 10 p.m. central standard time.
How many bandits were in the fugitive car or where and what crime they had committed were details which Mrs. Kernan did not mention in the brief telephone message. She said that shortly after Steve, whose patrol duty for the day ended at 7 p.m., had arrived home for supper, he received word that a bandit car was heading toward Yreka on the Pacific highway and that he left at once in his car. He was joined by Quigley, a boon companion, and they tried to intercept the car as it passed through town on the highway, which is the main inland route through California, Oregon and Washington to Canada, but the bandits opened fire with a machine gun, killing them both. Mrs. Kiernan, who was at home, heard the fusillade of shots, and then shortly thereafter, came tragic word that her brother and Quigley had been slain.
Steve Kent was born in Battle Creek, Neb., Oct. 28, 1892, and came to Columbus with his parents when the family moved here in 1908. He was graduated from Columbus high school in 1912. A few months later he enlisted in the navy. After his four-year enlistment expired, he returned here for a visit with home folks and then, early in 1917, became manager of Shady Lake when it was established as a recreation park by Otto F. Walter and Harold Kramer. When the United States entered the world war, however, he resigned and reentlisted in the navy, serving throughout the war, most of the time on the U.S.S. Mississippi.
After receiving his honorable discharge, he again returned to Columbus and was employed for some time as electrician for the G.O. Burns Electric Co. During that period, he took an active interest in the American Legion post here, and was elected vice commander about 1922, but later went to California where for several years he was employed in the division offices of the Southern Pacific railroad at Dunsmuir.
About six years ago, he resigned to became a member of the California highway traffic police. He proved to be a splendid officer and before long was made chief of the squad in Siskiyou county, the northernmost county of California, in which both Dunsmuir and Yreka are located. He headquartered at Dunsmuir for several years and then was transferred to Yreka where he has since been residing. On May 14, 1930 he married Miss Clara Lange of Yreka, but they were later divorced.
After going to California, Mr. Kent continued his active interest in the American Legion, both in Dunsmuir and Yreka, serving as adjutant of one post and commander of the other. He was a delegate to the national convention in St. Paul, Minn., in 1924 at which time he stopped over here for his last visit with home folks. An able officer always kindly and courteous, and possessed of a personality that won and held lasting friendships, he was widely popular in Legion and official circles in Siskiyou county.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Kent; five sisters and one brother--Mrs. J.F. Wikstrom, of Ogden, Utah, Robert E. Kent, of Columbus, Mrs. Elsie Kiernan, of Yreka, Calif., Mrs. A.L. Loshbaugh of Omaha, Miss Jo Ann Kent, of Omaha, and Miss Gertrude Kent, of Columbus.
Funeral services will be held and burial will be made with military honors in Yreka. His mother, who is not in good health, was almost prostrated by the news of his death and will be unable to go to attend the funeral. His father left today for Yreka to attend the services and will be joined en route by Mrs. Wikstrom at Ogden.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 13, 1933
BALL--Mrs. Mollie A. Ball Dies – Following an illness of several week’s duration, Mrs. Mollie A. Ball, 77, passed away at 9:10 a.m. today at St. Mary’s hospital, to where she was removed from her home at 770 Twenty-fourth avenue on Feb. 5. She was bedfast for 10 weeks. She had been in failing health for quite some time prior to being bedfast. Her death was due to cancer. Born on Sept. 15, 1855 in Kentucky, she was married there to Charles H. Ball, and they came to Columbus immediately following their marriage. They arrived in Columbus in 1871, and resided here since that time. Mr. Ball, who was employed as a teamster here for many years passed away 10 years ago. Mrs. Ball is survived by four sons, Alvie of Grand Island, Arch, Guy and William Ball of Columbus; two daughters, Mrs. Florence Black and Mrs. Walter Boyle, of Grand Island, and 14 grandchildren. The body is at the McKown Funeral home. Definite funeral arrangements will be made after word is received from the son and two daughters residing in Grand Island.
The Columbus Daiy Telegram, March 28, 1933(?)
BRUCKNER--MRS. JOHN BRUCKNER DIES AT FARM HOME EAST OF HUMPHREY - Came to Platte County With Her Husband From Austria Over Half a Century Ago
Humphrey, Mar. 28 (Special to The Telegram) - Mrs. John Bruckner, 82, a resident of Platte county for over 55 years, died at 6:10 a.m today at her home two miles east of here, where she had resided since coming to Nebraska in 1878. She had been in ill health for the last month, and was bedfast for the last week. Her death was due to dropsy and heart trouble.
As Miss Theresia Uhidill, she was born on Oct. 15, 1851 at Weidhafen on der Dheier, Austria, where she grew to womanhood, and where she was married to John Bruckner on May 22, 1872. They resided in the old country for a period of five years after their marriage, and came to the United States in 1877. They located first at Black Earth, Wis., where they resided for one year, and then came west.
They went immediately to the community in which she was residing at the time of her death, and homesteaded on a farm two miles east of Humphrey, which was then nothing but a trading center. Their farm life corresponded identically to that of the other early day pioneers, suffering the hardships and privations for which they were later well rewarded. Mr. Bruckner passed away Oct. 22, 1920.
Mrs. Bruckner had always been a devout member of the Catholic church, and took an active part in church work in Humphrey for many years.
She is survived by three sons, Joseph, Frank and Vincent, all of Humphrey; two daughters, Miss Rosa Bruckner and Mrs. Joseph Cook, of Humphrey; 16 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the St. Francis Catholic church in Humphrey with Rev. Fr. Ben, officiating. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 10, 1933
KERKMANN--August Kerkmann Dies - August Kerkmann, 79, well known resident of Platte county and Columbus for the last 50 years, passed away suddenly at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Korger, 2622 ninth street. Mr. Kerkmann was seated at the supper table for the evening meal when he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. Death came half an hour later. He had been in failing health since last July when he suffered a stroke of apoplexy. At the time of his first illness he was residing in rooms at 2523 1/2 eleventh street, and since that time he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Korger. His death was quite unexpected as recently he had apparently been in fairly good health. Born on Jan. 8, 1854 in Germany, he came to the United States with his mother, Mrs. William Kerkmann, and his brothers and sisters in 1883, when 29 years of age. He homesteaded on a farm seven miles northeast of Columbus, and his mother and family made their home there with him. In 1890 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Frahm, and they made their home on his farm, where he continued to reside until 1920. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran church on Shell Creek. Mrs. Kerkmann passed away on Feb. 10, 1920, and shortly after her death he moved to Columbus to retire from farm life. About five years ago, Mr. Kerkmann disposed of his farm land northeast of Columbus. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Dora Kluck, of Schuyler, and Mrs. Karl F. Mueller and Mrs. Frank Korger, of Columbus, one son William Kerkmann of Columbus; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Louise Koester, of Battle Creek, and one brother, George Kerkmann, of Columbus. One daughter, Alma, died in infancy, and one son, Henry Kerkmann, died about ten years ago. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Gass chapel, and at 3 p.m. at the St. John’s Lutheran church on Shell Creek. Rev. A. Th. Mikkelsen, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be made in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral home until the hour of the services.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 11, 1933
KENT--PRISONER FOUND GUILTY, STEVE KENT'S MURDER - Jury Deliberates Only 10 Minutes in Court in California
After deliberating only 10 minutes, a jury in superior court in Siskiyou county, California, Monday returned a verdict of "guilty of first degree murder" against George Hall, alias "Manning," charged with the murder of Steve Kent, former Columbus boy and a son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Kent of this city, according to a telegram received by Mr. and Mrs. Kent from their daughter, Mrs. Elsie Kiernan, of Yreka, Cal.
Kent, chief of the state highway traffic police squad in Siskiyou county, and a companion, Lester Quigley, were slain by gunfire from a bandit car which they were trying to intercept as it sped through Yreka on the evening of Mar. 10. Hall was later taken into custody and arraigned in court Monday.
Before the trial Hall asked to be allowed to plead "not guilty" on grounds of insanity, but his plea was denied, according to the telegram from Mrs. Kiernan. The hearing followed and the jury returned the guilty verdict in record time.
No hearing has yet been held on the charge of killing of Quigley.
Conviction of first degree murder carries the death penalty by hanging in California.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 17, 1933
LUSCHEI--Died in Fullerton--Mrs. Antonia Luschei, 73, resident of Fullerton, and former resident of Platte county, died at 11:30 p.m. yesterday in Fullerton, at the home of her son, Bruno Luschei, where she had bee residing. Mrs. Luschei had been in ill health for the last three years, ad was bedfast for the last three months. Her death was due to complications incident to her advanced age. As Antonia Caroline Zimmerman, she was born on Oct. 1, 1859 in Tilsid, East Prussia, Germany, and came with her parents to the United States when eight years of age. They settled on a farm in Pawnee county on Mission creek, and there on Nov. 28, 1884, she was united in marriage to Rev. Oscar Louis Luschei. In 1907, Rev. and Mrs. Luschei came here from Lincoln, and Rev. Luschei became pastor of the Zion Lutheran church in Grand Prairie township. He passed away on July 24, 1910, and Mrs. Luschei and children continued to reside near Columbus until 1921 when they moved to Spalding, and after a short time there moved to Fullerton, where she has since made her home. She is survived by seven sons and daughters--Mrs. August Hahn, of Marysville, Kansas, Mrs. H. H. Heinz, of Sutton, Neb., Mrs. T.A. Stephan, of Fullerton, Felix W. Luschei, of Omaha, Ernest J. and Bruno W. Luschei, of Fullerton, Erich G. Luschei, of Oelrichs, S.D., and Louis F. Luschei, of Hill City, S.D.; 36 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fullerton at the home, and at 3 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran church in Columbus, with Rev. H. Goede, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery. The body will lie in state tomorrow afternoon at the Gass Funeral home here, and will be taken to Fullerton Wednesday morning for the services there. The funeral cortege will leave Fullerton for Columbus following the brief rites there.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 27, 1933
BERGMAN--FORMER MANAGER OF THEATRE HERE DIES SUDDENLY IN OMAHA
Omaha World Herald: William H. Bergman, 27, of 4746 South Eighteenth street, died suddenly at 10 Wednesday morning, while he was receiving treatment for tuberculosis in the office of Dr. John W. Koutsky, 4837 1/2 South Twenty-fourth street.
The body was taken to Heafey & Heafey mortuary. Coroner Paul Steinwender, notified, prepared to order a post mortem examination.
The treatment was the same which Bergman had been receiving regularly since November, 1930–-an injection of air between the lungs and the chest wall which Dr. Koutsky has been using against tuberculosis since 1904. Bergman had improved steadily for more than two years, gaining 87 pounds, according to the doctor.
Dr. Koutsky had inserted the needle in the chest and had begun the injection of air when he observed a sudden spasm of the chest wall and found Bergman dead.
Bergman leaves his widow, Helen; a son, Billy; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bergman of 4746 South Eighteenth street, and a brother, Glenn.
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W. H. Bergman was manager of the Columbus theatre for the Publix Theatres corporation for six or eight months in 1930. He was transferred from here to Kearney where he served in similar capacity for several months. He then returned to Omaha where he was in the advertising service of the Orpheum theatre and later the Independent theatres. Prior to coming here as manager, he visited Columbus a number of times while serving as a district man for the World Realty Co. when that corporation had the Columbus theatre.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 5, 1933
BESCH--Bellwood Man Dies – Martin Besch, 59, residing on a farm near Bellwood, passed away at 2:45 a.m. today in Bellwood, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Besch. Mr. Besch underwent an operation at St. Joseph’s hospital seven weeks ago, and has been bedfast since that time, having been removed from the hospital to Bellwood following the operation. His death was due to uremic poisoning and other complications. Born on June 13, 1873 in Luxemburg, Germany, he came to the United States at the age of 20 years, and located at Cascade, Ia., and after a few years there he went to St. Paul, Minn. where he met and was married to Miss Mary Thill on May 3, 1900. Following their marriage they moved to a farm near Lidgerwood, N.D., where they resided for 25 years. Coming to Nebraska in 1925 they located on a farm near Bellwood, where the family has since made their home. During the short period of time they resided near Bellwood, Mr. Besch became quite well known and was held in highest esteem by all who knew him. He is survived by Mrs. Besch; three daughters, Mrs Herman Abts of Geneva, Ill., Mrs. Nick Link of Moreton, N.D., and Mrs. Frank Besch of Bellwood; and two sons, Louis A. Besch, of Moreton, N.D. and Carl Besch, of Bellwood. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Peter’s church in Bellwood, and burial will be made in Luxemburg cemetery. The body was removed to the family home from the McKown Funeral home late this afternoon.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, June 10, 1933
BOSS--Mrs. Louis Boss, Silver Creek Dies – Mrs. Louis Boss, 43, residing three miles east of Silver Creek, died at 4:30 p.m. yesterday at St. Mary’s hospital where she had been receiving treatment since last Sunday. Her death was due to pneumonia. She was taken ill about three weeks ago. As Miss Rose Kummer, she was born in Gruetli neighborhood on May 28, 1890, where she grew to womanhood, and where she was married to Louis Boss on Sept 14, 1910. They made their home in that vicinity until 1921, when they moved to the farm west of Silver Creek, where she was residing at the time of her death. She was a member of the German Reform church in Gruetli neighborhood, and also a member of the Ladies Aid society of that church. Besides Mr. Boss she is survived by three children, Miss Lottie Boss, Louis Boss, jr., and Richard Boss; two sisters, Mrs. F. B. Cyphers of Duncan, and Mrs. Albert Odermatt, who resides south of Columbus, and one brother, Sam Kummer, of Columbus. One daughter, Lillian died in infancy. The funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at the family home, and at 2:30 p.m. at the German Reform church. Burial will be made in the cemetery near the church.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, June 20, 1933
BRADY--HEART DISEASE BRINGS DEATH TO COLUMBUS SALESMAN AT O’NEILL - Long Drive on Hot Day Believed to Have Aggravated Attack Fatal to John O. Brady
John O Brady, 59, of Columbus, traveling salesman for the Beatrice Cream company in north Nebraska territory, was found dead in his room at a hotel in O’Neill, Neb., at 3 p.m. yesterday. His death was due to a heart attack, aggravated by the heat, according to a press dispatch from O’Neill.
Mrs. Brady said he had left here about 8:30 a.m. yesterday for his weekly trip through his territory, and had apparently been feeling well at that time. About four years ago, while residing at Palisade, Neb., he had suffered three severe heart attacks, but had soon recovered and had not experienced a recurrence of the trouble since then.
Manager Wolfe of the Beatrice Cream company here was notified of his death and in turn notified Mrs. Brady. Though the message did not convey detailed information, it is believed that Mr. Brady became exhausted from driving in the heat yesterday and when he arrived at O’Neill he went to the hotel to rest and was stricken while lying down.
Edward Wegrzyn, of the Gass funeral home, went to O’Neill this morning to bring the body here. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made, pending word from his sons and daughters. The body will be placed in the receiving vault at the funeral home until the funeral arrangements are made.
Born on Dec. 13, 1873 in Illinois, Mr. Brady moved with his parents to Kansas in early childhood. There he grew to manhood and was married to Miss Florence Clark. They made their home first in Dwight, Kan., where Mr. Brady operated a cream station. Five sons and two daughters were born to them – Wilford and L.O. Brady, residing at Kansas City; H.R. Brady of Rosalie, Calif.; E.M. Brady of Columbus, who is now enroute to San Francisco; Mrs. Opal Whidick of Kansas City, and Mrs. Ruby Skinner, of Phoenix, Ariz., and also one son who died in infancy. About 25 years ago, Mr. Brady entered the employ of the Fairmont creamery of Crete, and moved to Nebraska, traveling for that company in western Nebraska and eastern Colorado for many years. He made his headquarters for about 15 years in McCook, Neb., where Mrs. Brady died in February, 1925.
On Dec. 18, 1927, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Eleanora Dixon at Brush, Colo. During the next two and a half years, Mrs. Brady and his youngest son, E.M. Brady proved up on a homestead near Laramie, Wyo., while Mr. Brady continued to travel. They then moved here from Laramie on July 1, 1930, at which time Mr. Brady entered the employ of the Beatrice Cream company and established their home on an acreage property on Lovers Lane a mile and a half southeast of the city. Mr. Brady is survived by his widow, four sons and two daughters.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, June 22, 1933
KRUEGER--Joan Nadine Krueger Dies - Little Joan Nadine Krueger, seven weeks' old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Krueger, of Platte Center, died at 8:40 p.m. yesterday at the Good Samaritan hospital. The tot had been in poor health since birth. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at the home in Platte Center. Burial was made in the Baptist cemetery. Mrs. Herman Person and Mrs. Walter Kluever, of Columbus, went to Platte Center today at attend the funeral.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 5, 1933
BERNEY--Infant Dies – The infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. P.J. Berney, of Leigh, which was born Thursday morning June 29, passed away in the evening. Funeral services were held there Friday morning, and burial was made in the Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Berney was formerly Miss Georgia Smith, of Columbus. Another child of Dr. and Mrs. Berney, a son Jack, was injured Thursday when he fell from a swing. He sustained one broken arm, and the other was badly sprained. The boy was brought to Columbus for treatment and is at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Smith.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 7, 1933
LARSEN--Dies From Injuries - James Larsen, 46, Albion truckman who was badly injured about 1 a.m. Monday, when the truck he was driving ran into another truck on the Lincoln highway, west of North Bend, died at 9:30 a.m. today at the Good Samaritan hospital here, to where he was brought for treatment following the accident. Larsen suffered a broken right leg, a fractured skull and numerous cuts and bruises about the face and head. The body was taken to Albion this morning, where funeral . . . [remainder not copied]
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 14, 1933(?)
LAHMAN--Dies in Illinois - Mr. and Mrs. M. Brugger received word today that Mrs. Minnie Pollock-Lahman, 70, of Franklin Grove, Ill., a former Columbus resident, passed away at her home there on June 18, following a very short illness. She was a sister of the late Charles Pollock, of Columbus. Mrs. Lahman taught school here in the early '90s for three years, leaving here in 1894. She is survived by one son, Carroll Lahman, who teaches school at Kalamazoo, Mich. Funeral services were held in Franklin Grove.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 1, 1933
BELLER--Lindsay Man Dies Here – Florence J. Beller, 32, residing on route two, Lindsay, died at 5:30 p.m. yesterday at St. Mary’s hospital where he had been receiving treatment for injuries sustained in an accident on his farm on July 2. Mr. Beller was working in the farm yard with a pitch fork near some horses, when suddenly one of the horses kicked the fork which was thrown from his hands into his side. The fork did not penetrate the skin, but Mr. Beller was badly bruised and suffered an injured kidney and other internal injuries. He was brought to Columbus immediately for medical attention, but could not rally from the injuries he had sustained. Born in 1901 on a farm near Lindsay, Mr. Beller spent his entire life in that community. He grew to manhood there, and on June 2, 1925 at the St. Bernard Catholic church in St. Bernard, he was married to Miss Gertrude Albracht, of St. Bernard. Besides Mrs. Albracht, he is survived by four daughters, Elaine, Delvina, Jolene and Maureen; one son, Donald; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.C. Beller, of Lindsay; six sisters, Mrs. Leo Mirr of Lindsay, Mrs. Otto Smith, of St. Anthony parish, and Misses Luella, Bernadette, Mildred and Doreen, all residing at home, and two brothers, Vincent and Walter of Lindsay. Funeral services will be held at __ a.m. Thursday at St. Bernard Catholic church. Burial will be made in the church cemetery. The body was taken to Lindsay last evening.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 23, 1933
BIEDINGER--PIONEER OF HUMPHREY COMMUNITY, SUCCUMBS - Settled on Farm in North Part of County in 1876; Walked to Grand Island to File
Humphrey, Aug. 23 (Special to The Telegram) – Funeral services for Gerhard Biedinger, 88, were held at St. Francis Catholic church here Monday, with burial in the parish cemetery.
In failing health for about a year although bedfast for little more than a week, Mr. Biedinger passed away Saturday night, Aug. 19, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bernard Caffrey in Columbus, where he had made his home for the last eight or nine years.
Mr. Biedinger was born in Alsace-Lorraine on June 14, 1845, and died at the age of 88 years, two months and five days. He migrated to the United States when he was 26 years old and settled first at Butler, Pa., where in 1875 he was united in marriage to Theresa Fisher.
With the true spirit of the pioneer, the young couple heard the call of the west, and came to Nebraska in 1876, settling on a homestead north of Humphrey at a time when there was no Humphrey or Columbus. Among his early-day experiences was a trip on foot from Humphrey to Grand Island, since there were no railroads, to file on his homestead. Enduring the vicissitudes of all those sturdy old settlers, he lived to see prosperity come to his chosen community and to his own life and family.
Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Biedinger, three daughters and one son preceding them in death. Mrs. Biedinger passed away four years ago. His five surviving daughters and one son were at his bedside at the time of his death: Fred Biedinger, Valentine, Neb.; Mrs. Thad Maguire, Humphrey; Mrs. Pete Muff, Sioux City, Ia.; Mrs. Levi Messersmith, Humphrey; Mrs. Ralph Craig, Columbus, and Mrs. Bernard Caffrey, Columbus.
Mr. Biedinger remained in active farming until 1916, when he sold the homestead to his son-in-law Thad Maguire. The couple left the farm in 1918 to make their home in Norfolk, coming to Columbus to live in 1924. Mr. Biedinger was a veteran of the Franco-Prussian war in 1870-71. He was a devout member of the Catholic church and of the Holy Name society.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 16, 1933
LOUDON--R.J. Loudon Dies - R.J. Loudon, 70, of Humphrey, passed away at 5 a.m. today at the Good Samaritan hospital, where he had been for the last month. His death was due to cancer, with which he had been suffering for the last two years. He was born on May 22, 1863, in Harpersfield, N.Y., and came to Platte county several years ago. The body was taken to Humphrey, but funeral arrangements had not been completed at The Telegram's press hour. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. S.A. Huffman, of Newman Grove.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 23, 1933
KOHLER--Richland Girl Dies - Miss Katherine Ellen Kohler, 23, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kohler, who reside one and a half miles northeast of Richland, passed away at 3:50 a.m. today at the family home. Taken ill two weeks ago with bronchial pneumonia, she became bedfast at that time. Her death was due to pneumonia and actinomycosis of the lungs. Born on May 8, 1910 on a farm southwest of Schuyler, she spent her entire life in Colfax county, residing near Schuyler, in Schuyler and near Richland. She attended the Schuyler high school from where she was graduated in 1928, and later spent two summers at the Kearney state normal. She had taught school since graduation--one year at District 63, three years at District 4, one year at District 23, and had started teaching school in District 5 this year when taken ill. She is survived by her parents and three sisters, Vivian, Doris and Dorothy, all residing at home. She was a member of the Rebekah lodge of Schuyler. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church in Schuyler, and burial will be made there. The body is at a Schuyler mortuary.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 30 (?), 1933
BENHAM--A.B. Benham Dies – A.B. Benham, who has been residing in Cozad with his son, A.A. Benham, died yesterday. The body will be shipped to Columbus for burial, arriving at 1:05 p.m. tomorrow on Union Pacific train No. 16. The funeral cortege will leave from the train for the Columbus cemetery. Another son, W.H. Benham, formerly of Columbus, who was agent here for the Union Pacific railroad for six years prior to 1907, when he was transferred to Cleveland, O., where he now resides will arrive here tomorrow noon for the funeral.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 2, 1933
KRZYCKI--Death of Mrs. John Krzycki - Funeral services for Mrs. John Krzycki, 81, a pioneer resident of this community, who died at 6 a.m. yesterday in Omaha at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lony Jaworski, 2416 South 24th Street, will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Immaculate Conception Church in Omaha. After the mass, the body will lie in state at the church there until 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, when it will be brought to Columbus for funeral services. J. H. McKown and Sam Hoge, of the McKown Funeral Home, will drive to Omaha and bring the body here. Funeral services will be held here at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Bonaventure's church and burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery. The body will lie in state at the home of a son, Phil Z. Krzycki, south of the city, until the hour of the funeral. Mrs. Krzycki had been in failing health for the last six weeks, but was able to be up and around the house daily. At the time she was taken ill, she was residing with another daughter, Mrs. T. Stolinski, in Omaha, but had been at the home of Mrs. Jaworski for the last few weeks. She had arisen yesterday morning for the day, when she was suddenly stricken with a heart attack, and death came within a very short time. As Miss Barbara Borowiak, she was born on November 27, 1851 in Wyszyny, Posen, Poland, where she grew to young womanhood. In 1870 she migrated to this country, and located first in Fulton, Ill., where she made the acquaintance of Mr. Krzycki, to whom she was married Aug. 1, 1871. About a year later they moved to Nebraska, and after spending a year in Columbus, they homesteaded on a tract of land in Polk county, on the north bank of the south channel of the Platte. They later moved to a farm three miles southwest of Columbus, now farmed by her son, Phil Z. Krzycki. In the spring of 1918, Mr. and Mrs. Krzycki retired from farm life and moved to Columbus to retire. He passed away on Febr. 1, 1926, and shortly after, Mrs. Krzycki moved to Omaha to reside with her daughters. She was a devout member of the Catholic faith, and gave one son to the priesthood and two daughters to the sisterhood. She was a member of St. Anne's Society of St. Bonaventure's church and was also a member of the Third Order of St. Francis. She is survived by four sons, Frank Krzycki of Elba, Rev. Wencel Krzycki and Anton Krzycki, of Omaha, and Phil Z. Krzycki; five daughters, Mrs. Joseph Labedz, of Silver Creek, Ven. Sr. M. Loretto, of Hammond, Ind., Ven. Sr. M. Serphia of Tarnov, Mrs. L. M. Jaworski, and Mrs. T. J. Stolinski, of Omaha; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Chlopek, of Columbus; two brothers, Leo Borowiak, of Denver, and Martin Borowiak, of Salt Lake City; 31 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Two sons, Alex and Lony, and two daughters, Elizabeth and Vincentia, preceded her in death.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 8, 1933
BRINDLEY--Chas. A. Brindley Dies – Charles A. Brindley, 76, of Aberdeen, S.D., well known resident of Columbus many years ago, passed away at Aberdeen this morning, according to word received here today. He had been in failing health the last year and his death was due to complications incident to his advanced age. Mr. Brindley was born in Columbus Jan. 12, 1857, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brindley, an early pioneer family. As a young man he taught school for some years as principal for the First ward school and later practiced law here for a number of years. On Aug. 15, 1883 he married to Miss Sarah Fitzpatrick, also a member of a pioneer Columbus family. They separated about 26 years ago and Mr. Brindley went to Aberdeen where he established his law practice and has since resided. Mrs. Brindley said this afternoon that his nephew, Jesse Newman, left today for Aberdeen with a view of arranging for the body to be brought to Columbus for burial, though it is not yet definite as to what the funeral arrangements will be.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 9, 1933
BELL--S.A. BELL, VETERAN OF CIVIL WAR DIES; WAS 90 YEARS OLD - Served in Confederate Army; Came to Nebraska Nearly 50 Years Ago
Samuel Anderson Bell, 90, confederate veteran of the civil war and a well known resident of Butler and Platte county for nearly 50 years, succumbed to a lingering illness at 5:50 a.m. today at St. Mary’s hospital, where he had been receiving medical treatment for two weeks. He suffered a stroke of paralysis on Nov. 16, 1932, while residing with his only son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Sam K. Bell, at Thirty-fifth avenue and Twelfth street. He had been bedfast since that time, and was removed from the home to the hospital two weeks ago.
Born in East Tennessee on Apr. 14, 1843, he resided there until he was four years old, when his parents moved to Harrison county, Missouri, where he grew to manhood. When 18 years of age in 1861, he enlisted in the cavalry of the confederate army, and fought with the southern forces until the close of the war in 1865, under Brigadier-General Price and Captain Enyeart.
Receiving his honorable discharge at Vicksburg, Miss., at the close of the war, he went to Hernando, Miss., where he met Mrs. Susan Lundy Robertson, to whom he was married on Apr. 15, 1868. They made their home on a farm there, until Dec. 4, 1884, when they moved to Nebraska. They first settled on a farm in Butler county about six miles south of the city where they resided until about 1890. They then moved into Columbus and for many years past he made his home with his son and daughter-in-law.
Throughout the years of his residence here, Mr. Bell, as a veteran of the confederate army, was always invited to join with the members of the G.A.R. in their annual Memorial day observances, and always did so when his health would permit.
One son, Sam K. Bell, who survives him, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Olcott, who died on Nov. 17, 1932, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bell. Mrs. Bell passed away on Feb. 7, 1925. He is also survived by five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gass Funeral chapel, with Rev. G.W. Snyder, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating, and burial will be made in the Bellwood cemetery. The body will lie in state tomorrow and until the hour of the funeral on Wednesday at the funeral home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 10, 1933
BLORE--Former Columbus Woman Dies - According to a United Press news dispatch from Lincoln, Mrs. Addie L. Blore, 72, wife of Elbert Blore of Lincoln, former residents of Columbus and Oconee, passed away at the family home, 2641 Sewell street, yesterday afternoon. They have been residing in Lincoln for the last 10 years. While living here, Mr. and Mrs. Blore made their home at 1464 Twenty-sixth avenue, which residence property they still own. Mr. Blore farmed near Oconee for some years and during the period they resided here after leaving the farm and before moving to Lincoln he traveled ___ a livestock food company. Mrs. Blore is survived by her husband and three sons, Walter L. of Lincoln, Robert W. of Omaha, and Richard E. of Ely, Minn.; two daughters, Miss Edna Blore and Mrs. Dorothy Rasmussen of Lincoln; two brothers, Frank Wilbur, ____ Toledo, O., and Edward L. Wilbur of Mayville, N.Y.; and four sisters, Mrs. J.C. Comstock of Cottow__, Ida., Mrs. C.A. Barnett, of To___, Mrs. O.F. Armburg of Kanon__ Y., and Miss Nettje Wilbur, ___ New York city. Funeral arrangements were not given in the dispatch.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 24, 1933
BRUCKNER--PLATTE CENTER WOMAN, DIES - In Failing Health the Last Year, She Succumbs to Influenza; Funeral to Be Thursday
Platte Center, Oct. 24 (Special to The Telegram)--Mrs. Max Bruckner, 64, prominent Platte Center matron, a resident of Platte county for nearly 60 years, passed away at 10:20 p.m. yesterday at her home here. She had been in failing health for the last year, and had been ill for three weeks with influenza, during which time she was bedfast. The influenza was attributed as the immediate cause of her death, although her lingering ilness was due to arthritis and other complications.
As Theresa Gruenther, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gruenther, Mrs. Bruckner was born on Nov. 29, 1868 at Springfield, Wis. The family moved to Platte county, _________
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 27, 1933
KONOPIK--Funeral Today - Funeral services for Mrs. Martin Konopik, 53, of Schuyler, who died here Tuesday at the Good Samaritan hsopital, were held at 10 a.m. today in Schuyler, at St. Mary's Catholic church, with Rev. Fr. B. Havlicek, officiating. Burial was made in the Schuyler cemetery. Mrs. Konopik succumbed to a lingering illness of several months duration, which rendered her bedfast during the last six weeks. Her death was due to a complication of diseases. Born as Miss Emma Palik, on Dec. 24, 1879, at Abie, Neb., she spent her girlhood in Butler county, where she received her education, and where she was married to Mr. Konopik on Sept. 11, 1900. They located on a farm in Shell Creek precinct in Colfax county, north of Richland, immediately following their marriage, where they resided until June, 1928, when they retired and moved to Schuyler. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Emma Novotny and Miss Helen Konopik, of Schuyler; one son, Martin Konopik, residing on the home place; one sister, Mrs. John Pokorny, of David City; three brothers, Frank, Rudolph and Cyril Palik, all residing in Butler county, and four grandchildren.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, November (?) __, 1933
LORETTA (KRZYCKI)--Ven. Sr. M. Loretta Dies - Ven. Sr. M. Loretta, 54, of Hammond, Ind., passed away at 7:10 p.m. yesterday at St. Mary's hospital. Sister Loretta had been ill for the last month. She came here about a month ago to attend the funeral services of her month, the late Mrs. John Krzycki, and while here she fell and broke her ankle, which rendered her bedfast. The immediate cause of her death was pulmonary embolism. As Miss Domicella Krzycki, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Krzycki, prominent pioneers of this community, she was born on Apr. 12, 1880, near Duncan. She attended the Catholic parochial school in Duncan, and at the age of 12 years she decided to enter the sisterhood. She resided there with the sisters, until a few years later when she went to Lafayette, Ind., where she took her training at the motherhouse. There she prepared herself to teach school. After having taken her vows in the sisterhood, she was sent to South Omaha, where she taught for 10 years in the Immaculate Conception school, and during her last year she was made superior of the convent. Her next two years were spent as superior at St. Stanislaus school in South Omaha, and she was then transferred to Hammond, where for the last 22 years she has been superior and director of St. Casimir school, the largest parochial school in the Franciscan order. She is survived by four brothers, Frank, of Elba, Rev. Wencel Krzycki, and Anton Krzycki, of Omaha, and Phil Z. Krzycki, of Columbus, and five sisters, Mrs. Joseph Labedz, of Silver Creek, Ven. Sr. M. Serphia, of Tarnov, Mrs. L.M. Jaworski and Mrs. T.J. Stolinski of Omaha Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Bonaventure's church. Her brother, Father Wencel, of Omaha, will officiate at the services. Chapel services will be held at the hospital early Thursday morning. The body will lie in state at the hospital Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday afternoon, and will then be placed in the chapel, where it will lie in state until the hour of the funeral. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery here.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, November 3, 1933
LAMB--FUNERAL OF ARTHUR W. LAMB, WHO DIED HERE, HELD TODAY AT ALBION
Prominent Boone County Man Was Formerly President Nebraska State Fair Association
Albion Argus: Arthur W. Lamb, 60, died at the Good Samaritan hospital in Columbus Wednesday evening following a long siege of sickness. He was taken to the hospital a couple of weeks ago but little hope was given his family that he would survive.
Mr. Lamb was a resident of Albion for many years, moving here from his farm northeast of town, where he engaged in the raising of purebred swine as well as farming. He later became president of the Farmers State bank and was closely identified with the affairs of the Boone County Agricultural association and acted as secretary of the Boone county fair for eight or ten years, retiring because of ill health, a couple of years ago.
He was also prominently identified with agricultural and live stock affairs of the state. He was a member of the Nebraska state fair board for many years and five years ago was elected president of the board. He served two years. He had charge of the agricultural and horticultural exhibits at the state fair for three or four years and before that held assignments in the live stock division.
When the Ak-Sar-Ben began their live stock and agricultural show Mr. Lamb was selected to head the county exhibit department and served in that capacity until recent illness prevented. This work has been assigned to Ed Millie, a long time friend and his assistant in fair work.
Mr. Lamb was a member of the Masonic and Woodman lodges. The Masons will have charge of the services at Rose Hill cemetery at the funeral.
Mr. Lamb is survived by his widow, daughter, Mrs. Harry Russell, living west of Loretto, son, Everett, Lansing, Michigan. There are eight brothers and sisters, Mrs. Dyer, of Bakersfield, Calif.; Mrs. William Myer, Corvalis, Oregon; Mrs. McCombs, Gooding, Idaho; Mrs. T.J. Evans, Cedar Rapids; Mrs. Anna Hoar, Central City; Dr. Harry Lamb of Twin Falls, Ida.; Dr. A. N. Lamb, of Albion, and Frank of York.
The funeral will be from the Congregational church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. M. Morrill. The pallbearers are Earl Hutchinson, Floyd R. Smith, Frank Clark, George Bruner, Bert Barnes and William Baker.
Native of Platte County
Mr. Lamb was a native of Platte county, having been born on a farm in Burrows township on Jan 11, 1874, a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lamb, pioneer residents of the township He grew to manhood there and farmed in that locality until some 20 years ago, when he sold his interest there and moved to Boone county.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, November 9, 1933
KORTE--Mrs. Carl Korte Dies - Following a lingering illness of five years' duration, suffering with heart trouble, Mrs. Carl Korte, 67, a resident of this community more than 55 years, passed away at 10:40 p.m. yesterday at her home 12 miles northeast of Columbus. She suffered a severe heart attack last Saturday which rendered her bedfast until her death. As Miss Augusta Elise Maria Viergutz, she was born on April 7, 1866, in Stettin, Germany, and came to this country with her parents when she was four years old. They located first in Wisconsin, where they resided for about six years, and then moved to Nebraska, settling on a farm in Polk county, southwest of Duncan, on what is known as the island. She resided there with her parents until she grew to womanhood, and then on July 12, 1888, she was married to Carl Korte. They established their home on Mr. Korte's farm in Sherman township, where they have since resided. During her many years of residence there, Mrs. Korte became well known to everyone in that neighborhood, and her friendship was cherished by all who knew her. She was a devout member of the Christ Lutheran church, and attended regularly until her health began to fail. She is survived by her husband; four sons, Otto, Ernst, Walter and Arthur, all of Columbus; three daughters, Mrs. Emil Wilke, of Columbus, and Mrs. William Bakenhus and Mrs. Arthur Marty, of Leigh; four brothers, G.W. Viergutz, William and Ernst Viergutz, all of Columbus, and Robert Viergutz, of Randolph; one sister, Miss Anna Viergutz, of Columbus, and 20 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the house and at 1:30 p.m. at the Christ Lutheran church. Rev. H.L. Borneman, pastor, will officiate at the services. The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral home until tomorrow noon when it will be taken to the family home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, November 17, 1933
KORTH--Miss Eileen Korth Dies - Miss Eileen Korth, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Korth, who reside near St. Bernard, died at 4:15 a.m. today at St. Mary's hospital. Her death was due to diphtheria. She was brought to the hospital here on Monday. Besides her parents, she is survived by seven younger brothers and sisters. The body was taken directly from the hospital to St. Bernard cemetery, where services were held this afternoon. A requiem mass will be said in a few days at St. Bernard Catholic church, by Rev. Fr. German, pastor.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 4, 1933
BROCK--Ernest A. Brock Dies - Ernest A. Brock, 29, residing on a farm 16 miles northeast of Columbus, died at 6:20 a. m. yesterday at the Methodist hospital in Omaha, where he had been receiving medical treatmnt for the last several weeks. He had been in ill health since childhood, but the immediate cause of his death was pneumonia. He was born on Mar. 2, 1904, on the farm where he spent his entire live. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Anna Brock; two brothers, William Brock of Creston, and Alfred Brock of Leigh, and two sisters, Mrs. Jake Schmidt, of Leigh, and Mrs. Otto Kurpgeweitt, of Creston. His father, Henry Brock, preceded him in death nine years ago. Funeral services will be held at 1 p. m. Wednesday at the family home, and at 1:30 p.m. at St. Pauls Lutheran church. Rev. Behnsen, pastor, will officiate at the services. The body will be taken to the home tomorrow from the Gass Funeral home. Henry Gass, accompanied by Henry Marsolek, drove to Omaha yesterday morning and brought the body here.BOSS--_________Loup township farmer and member of a pioneer Platte county family, passed away at 5:30 a.m. yesterday at his farm home four miles southeast of Monroe. His death was due to a complication of diseases. Born on Nov. 16, 1876 at Mantino, Ill., he came to Nebraska with his parents when he was a year old. They located on a farm three miles southwest of Monroe, and Mr. Boss spent his entire life in that vicinity. There on Jan. 16, 1915, he was united in marriage to Miss Gertrude Tschudin. They made their home with her brother, Walter Tschudin, on the farm. Mr. Boss was an active member of the German Reformed church in Gruetli __________.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 30, 1933
BROCKMANN--Mrs. William Brockmann Dies - Following a brief illness of two days' duration, Mrs. William Brockmann, 60, residing 16 1/2 miles northwest of Columbus in Grand Prairie township, succumbed to heart disease at 1:30 a.m. today at St. Mary's hospital. She was taken ill on Thursday, and was removed to the hospital yesterday noon. As Miss Augusta Osten, she was born Aug. 22 1873, at St. Louis, Mo., where she was baptized as a member of the Lutheran faith. During her infancy, her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. August Osten, moved to Platte county, and took a homestead 10 1/2 miles north of Columbus. She grew to womanhood in that vicinity and was confirmed at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran church. On Dec. 7, 1893, she was united in marriage to William Brockmann, and following their marriage they resided in Colorado until 1896, when they returned here. After spending five months here with relatives, they moved to Bertha, Minn., where they resided on a farm for 10 years. In 1907 they returned to Columbus, and have since resided in Grand Prairie township. She was a devout member of the St. John’s Lutheran church, where she attended regularly. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Paul Brockmann of Columbus and Rev. Ernst Brockmann of St. Genevieve, Mo.; one daughter, Mrs. Wilma Henke, of Creston; four grandchildren and four brothers, Herman, Louis, John and Otto Osten, all of Columbus. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the home and at 1:30 p.m. at the St. John’s Lutheran church. Rev. Harms, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be made in the church cemetery. The body will be taken from the Gass Funeral home to the family home on Monday morning.