The Daily Telegram, January 3, 1962
BROWN--Rites held for former resident
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Tiaden Brown, 79, a former Columbus resident, were held Dec. 23 at Peake Memorial chapel, Milwaukie, Ore., followed by burial in Riverview Abbey.
Mrs. Brown, widow of Pearl Brown, died at Bethanien Home in Milwaukie Dec. 21.
She was born at St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 15, 1882, the youngest of 10 children of Henry and Wilhelmina Tiaden. For many years she was a cook at the Sailors and Soldiers home in Graand Island.
She went to Grand Island in June, 1912, where she was married to Pearl Brown at Hastings on Jan. 1, 1917.
Mrs. Brown was active in the German Reform church in Portland.
Survivors include a brother, George Tiaden of Columbus, and several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Edna Louise Bildodeau of McMinnville, Ore.
The Daily Telegram, January 17, 1962
KUTA--Mrs. Catherine Kuta dies Tuesday; last rites Friday
Mrs. Catherine Kuta, 71, of 560 20th avenue, died Tuesday evening in St. Mary's hospital following an illness of two weeks. She was a longtime resident of Columbus.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic church, the Rev. Armand Lubanski officiating, and burial will be in St. Bonaventure cemetery.
Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Thursday at the McKown Funeral home where the body will lie in state after 1 p.m. that day.
Mrs. Kuta, daughter of the late Andrew and Thecla Kalemba Kozak, was born Feb. 18, 1890 in Chicago. As a child she came with her parents to Duncan, where she attended St. Stanislaus parochial school.
She was married to John Kuta Oct. 28, 1907 at St. Bonaventure Catholic church, and they made their home in Columbus.
She was a member of St. Anthony's parish and St. Theresa sodality.
Her husband died Jan. 19, 1960. Also preceding her in death were her parents and a brother.
Survivors include 12 children: Mrs. Cecilia Chollar of Aurora; Mrs. Norman (Frances) Haynes of San Francisco; Mrs. Walter (Catherine) Miller of St. Edward; Mrs. Harold (Ann) Hanson of Long Beach, Cal.; Rose and Aloysius of Beatrice; Walter of Mystic, Conn.; Thomas of Mead; Mrs. Clara Lassek, Mrs. Marion (Margaret) Mielak, Edward and Leo Kuta, all of Columbus.
Also surviving are 29 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Joe Kozak of Palmer; three sisters, Mrs. George Ryba, Mrs. Joe Placzek and Mrs. Mary Ryba, all of Columbus.
The Daily Telegram, January 22, 1962
KOEBBE--Dr. E. E. Koebbe dies, services on Wednesday
Dr. E. E. Koebbe, 71, prominent Columbus physician, died Sunday night in St. Mary's hospital after a brief illness.
An eye, ear, nose and throat specialist, he had practiced in Columbus since 1922 and was a past president of the Nebraska State Medical Association.
Rites Wednesday
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Federated church with the Rev. Harold B. Taylor, pastor, officiating. Burial
[picture of Dr. E. E. Koebbe]
will be in Chelsea, Mich., following a prayer service there Friday morning.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral chapel from 11 a.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday, then at the church until the time of the service.
Dr. Koebbe, in addition to his private practice, was an associate professor at the Creighton University School of Medicine where he taught courses in diseases of the ear and audiometry, diseases of the nose and throat, and was also an active staff member in the Creighton Medical Dispensary.
Honored by Creighton
In October, 1960, Creighton honored him for 25 years of service on the university faculty--all without charge to the school. Dr. Koebbe commuted to Omaha regularly for classes.
He served on the staffs of both Columbus hospitals (St. Mary's and Lutheran) and was former city physician.
He was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology, Fellow of the American Medical Association and held memberships in the Platte County and Nebraska Medical Associations and Phi Beta Pi medical fraternity.
Dr. Koebbe had articles published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Nebraska State Medical Journal and the U.S. Naval Medical Bulletin.
A native of Manchester, Mich., Dr. Koebbe was born Oct. 27, 1890, the son of Edwin J. and Christina Finkbeiner Koebbe.
Michigan Graduate
He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan in 1913 and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Michigan University College of Medicine in 1915.
In 1916 he became a reserve officer in the Navy Medical Corps, serving until 1922 with the rank of lieutenant commander. He remained in the Medical Reserve following his discharge, and again saw active duty during World War II, as a captain. He served from 1942 to 1946. In 1950 he retired from the reserve as a Captain, USNR.
A longtime member of the American Legion, Dr. Koebbe served as commander of the local post in 1928.
He was a past president of the YMCA and Lions club and a past exalted ruler of the Elks lodge. He was also a Mason, Knight Templar and Shriner.
Original LRPPD Director
Dr. Koebbe was one of the original directors of the Loup River Public Power District.
He was a member of the Federated church.
On Sept. 4, 1917 Dr. Koebbe married Ethel Burkhart, who survives him. Their only daughter, Mary Catherine Hester, died in 1956.
Other survivors are his grandson, Robert Hester, and son-in-law, Dr. H. C. Hester of Glen Ridge, N.J.; his mother, Mrs. Edwin Koebbe, and sister, Mrs. Harry (Edyth) Culp, both of Grand Ledge, Mich.
The Daily Telegram, January 24, 1962
KIZZIER--Roy Kizzier, former Columbus resident, dies at Holdrege
Roy Kizzier, 51, of Holdrege, formerly of Columbus, died Tuesday of cancer after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Kizzier, prominent Holdrege auto dealer and a former mayor, was the first president of the Nebraska New Car Dealers Association.
He was recently cited for his work as chairman of the Holdrege Development Corp., which was instrumental last year in attracting a new industry, the Artistic Weaving Co., to that city.
Mr. Kizzier moved to Holdrege in 1945 and became a partner with Irene Anderson in the Kizzier-Anderson auto dealership.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille; three sons, Dick of Kearney, Dwayne of Scottsbluff and Roy James of Holdrege; and two daughters, Mrs. Gardner Webers of Holdrege and Caroline of Omaha.
The Daily Telegram, January 25, 1962
KOEBBE--Koebbe funeral held Wednesday
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Federated church for Dr. E. E. Koebbe, 71, prominent Columbus physician and former president of the Nebraska State Medical Association.
The eye, ear, nose and throat specialist died Sunday night in St. Mary's hospital after a brief illness. He had practiced in Columbus since 1922.
Delegations from the Loup River Public Power District, Platte County Medical Society and American Legion attended the funeral rites, which were conducted by Pastor Harold B. Taylor.
Among those attending from out of town were Dr. Koebbe's son-in-law, Dr. H.C. Hester of Glen Ridge, N.J.; Fr. Quinn and Dean Egan of Creighton university, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Forrand of Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Henry Vavra and William Vickery of the Bassch and Lomb Optical company, and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Carrig, all of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Sheldon of Lincoln, Dr. P. H. McGowan of Grand Island and Dr. C. D. Williams of Genoa.
Mrs. Koebbe and Dr. Hester left Wednesday night to accompany the body to Chelsea, Mich., for burial Friday morning.
The Daily Telegram, January 31, 1962
BLESSEN--Funeral services for Wilhelmina Blessen on Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. Wilhelmina Blessen, 76, of 2309 Sixth street, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gass Funeral chapel with burial in Roselawn Memorial cemetery.
The Rev. J. N. Slice of Trinity Lutheran church will officiate. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 a.m. Friday.
Mrs. Blessen, a longtime resident of this community, died unexpectedly of a heart attack about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at her home.
Nee Wilhelmina Hobbie, she was born March 22, 1885 in Westerstede, Germany, where she spent her early life. Coming to the United States in 1905, she was married to Fred G. Blessen in 1906 at Zion Lutheran church, Grand Prairie. They farmed north of Columbus several years, then moved to town.
Mr. Blessen died in 1955. Also preceding her in death were an infant son and two infant daughters.
She is survived by nine sons, Otto, Walter and Carl of Columbus, Henry of Oildale, Cal., Ernest of Humphrey, Fritz, Elmer, Albert and Robert of Chicago; two daughters; Mrs. John (Emma) Pensick of Columbus and Mrs. Anthony (Lillian) Yandik of Chicago; 37 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The Daily Telegram, February 6, 1962
BLAIR--Mrs. Ida Blair dies, rites Thursday
Mrs. Ida Blair, 88, injured in a fall two weeks ago, died Monday night in Morys Haven.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at the Presbyterian church in St. Edward with burial in Evergreen cemetery. Miller Funeral home of St. Edward is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Blair, a former resident of that community, is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Earl Dill of Columbus, with whom she made her home the last 12 years.
Also surviving are three brothers, Emil Palme of St. Edward, Alfred Palme of Oklahoma City and Edward Palme of Harrisburg, Pa.; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The Daily Telegram, February 22, 1962
BLANK--Final rites for Roy Francis Blank on Friday
Funeral rites for Roy Francis Blank, 70, Columbus will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Methodist church in Rising City, the Rev. Elmer Shaw officiating. Burial will be in Circle Mound cemetery at Rising City.
The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral home from 1 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday, then at the church from 1 to 2 p.m.
Mr. Blank died uexpectedly Monday at the Columbus motel, where he resided.
Employed by the state of Nebraska, he had lived in Columbus the last 10 years. Previously he engaged in carpentry and farming at Rising City.
He was born Jan. 16, 1892 at Seymour, Ill., the son of John and Hannah Widmeier Blank, and received his education in Illiois.
Surviving are one brother, Charles J. of Rising City, and three sisters, Mrs. O. B. Geiger of Riverside, Cal., Mrs. Welford (Angie) Hiatt and Mrs. Ethel B. Stephens, both of Rising City.
His parents, brother, Vernon, and an infant brother preceded him in death.
The Daily Telegram, February 24, 1962
BLESSEN--Mrs. Minnie Blessen dies, funeral services Tuesday
Mrs. Minnie Blessen, 86, Platte Center, died at 5:45 a.m. today in the Lutheran hospital. She had been in failing health the past month, but was hospitalized only one day.
Funeral rites will be conducted by the Rev. D. Lee Grace at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Baptist church in Platte Center. Burial will be in the Baptist cemetery there.
The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral home after 1 p.m. Monday and at the church after 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Blessen was born March 26, 1875 in Ihren, Osfriesland, Germany, the daughter of Fred and Evangeline Meyer. She began her education in Germany, and after coming to the United States in 1884 she attended District 35 school in Platte county.
She lived on a farm northeast of Platte Center and was a member of the Baptist church and Ladies Aid.
Her marriage to John Fred Blessen took place April 8, 1896. He preceded her in death July 27, 1919.
Surviving are three sons, Chris of Portland, Ore., George and William of Platte Center; three granddaughters, Karen and Katherine Blessen of Denver and Mary Blessen of Platte Center; one brother, William Meyer of Corvallis, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Scheidel and Mrs. Martha Rowell, both of Portland, Ore.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, the Rev. John Meyer and Fred Meyer; three sisters, Mrs. Senna Treinies, Mrs. Anna Wilbur and another who died in infancy.
Memorials may be given to the Baptist church at Platte Center.
The Daily Telegram, March 12, 1962
BRIGHAM--Rites held for Lysa Brigham
SHELBY - Lysa Brigham, 5-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brigham, died Saturday morning at St. Mary's hospital in Columbus.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic church. Kepner Funeral home of Osceola was in charge.
The baby is survived by her parents and three sisters.
The Daily Telegram, March 19, 1962
BOLTON--Rites Wednesday for Reese Bolton
Reese L. Bolton, 56, of 1207 10th street, died Saturday evening at St. Mary's hospital where he was taken by the emergency unit of the fire department late that afternoon.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday in David City, his former home, with Knott Funeral home in charge. Burial will be in David City cemetery.
Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bolton, he was born July 22, 1905 in David City, and spent his life there and in Columbus. He worked as a meat cutter.
Mr. Bolton was a member of the Methodist church.
Surviving are his wife, the former Bessie Vachal, whom he married in 1929 at Minneapolis, Kan., and two sons, LaVern of Columbus and Don of Omaha. One son, Bernard, preceded him in death.
The Daily Telegram, March 31, 1962
KUMMER--Funeral services for William Kummer 2 p.m. Tuesday
Funeral rites for William Kummer, 72, of Rt. 4, Columbus, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Luke's Evangelical and Reformed church.
The Rev. M. E. Schroer, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Gruetli cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass funeral chapel from 11 a.m. Monday until noon Tuesday, then from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church.
A lifetime Platte county farmer, Mr. Kummer died early Friday at his home. He had been in failing health the past year.
He was born in Platte county Nov. 9, 1889, the son of Gottlieb and Marie Egger Kummer, and attended the District 3 school.
He served as treasurer of that school district for many years, on the Monroe town board more than 15 years and was a director of the Monroe bank. He was a member of the Gruetli Reformed church.
On March 21, 1923, Mr. Kummer married Ida Eisenman in Columbus.
He is survived by his wife; one son, Elmer of Silver Creek; three daughters, Mrs. Tom (Lois) Jensen of Safford, Ariz., Mrs. Glenn (Idelle) Jacobsen of Monroe and Jeanette Kummer, at home; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur of Columbus and John of Monroe; two sisters, Mrs. Chris (Martha) Boss of Silver Creek and Pauline Kummer of Columbus.
His parents, three sisters and three daughters preceded him in death.
The Daily Telegram, April 3, 1962
JOHANNES--Louise Johannes dies, funeral services Thursday
Miss Louise Johannes, 87, long-time resident of Columbus, died Monday at a Genoa rest home.
Funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran church with the Rev. A. H. Guettler officiating, and burial will be in Christ Lutheran cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass funeral home after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Miss Johannes was born Oct. 22, 1874 in Platte county, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henrich Johannes. She received her education at Christ Lutheran and District 1 schools, and lived on a farm north of Columbus until 1910, when she moved into town.
A former member of Christ Lutheran church, she was a member of Immanuel Lutheran church since moving to Columbus and also sang in the choir.
Many nieces and nephews survive.
Preceding her in death were her parents; three brothers, William, John and Paul; four sisters, Mrs. Herman Lindeman, Mrs. Charles Kumpf, Mrs. Carl Barjenbruch and Miss Josephine Johannes.
The Daily Telegram, April 5, 1962
BRANIGAN--Services held in California for Edward Branigan
Edward Branigan, 75, formerly of Columbus, died March 24 in Los Angeles and was buried there March 26.
The longtime Columbus resident was employed as bookkeeper and clerk of the Hotel Evans before moving to Los Angeles a number of years ago. Previously he spent more than a quarter of a century in the auto-sales business, having been associated with the David City Ford company, the Nilesen Chevrolet company and the W. A. Adams Ford Motor company in Columbus.
Son of the late Maurice and Nora Burke Branigan, pioneers of Polk county, he received his education in the Polk county schools and the Columbus Business college.
As a young man he worked with his brothers, Thomas and John Branigan, both of whom were in business here. Thomas had a horse sales and livery business and John was owner and manager of the second automobile agency in Platte county.
Mr. Branigan's wife, the former Emma Ladenburger, died in March, 1961.
He is survived by a son, Maurice, in military service; one daughter, Mrs. Catherine Horan of Los Angeles; five grandchildren; one brother, Thomas of Gering; six sisters, Mrs. Nora Spitz and Mrs. Ellen Haller of Columbus, Mrs. Mary Hughes of Long Beach, Cal., Mrs. Fred Cockson of Shelby, Mrs. John McGowan of Grand Island and Sister Mary Carmel of Des Moines, Ia.
Three brothers, William, Maurice, and John, preceded him in death.
The Daily Telegram, April 9, 1962
BROWN--C. K. Brown dies at Paxton
C. K. Brown, 57, of Paxton, former Columbus resident, died Friday afternoon.
While in Columbus, Mr. Brown operated a pool hall.
He is survived by his wife, the former Bertha Gerber; and three children.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Methodist church in Paxton.
The Daily Telegram, April 13, 1962
BARTELS--Final rites for Mrs. Elmer Bartels on Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. Elmer Bartels, 63, of 1067 22nd avenue, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Gass Funeral chapel. The Rev. A. H. Guettler will officiate, with burial in Roselawn Memorial cemetery.
The body of Mrs. Bartels, who died suddenly Tuesday at St. Mary's hospital, is lying in state at Gass Funeral Home.
Nee Ruth Munger, she was born Dec. 22, 1898, at Silver Creek, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Munger. She attended Columbus High school and Kearney State Teachers college.
On Dec. 22, 1921, she was married to Elmer Bartels at Immanuel Lutheran church, and they made their home in Columbus.
Mrs. Bartels was a member of Immanuel Lutheran congregation, and formerly belonged to the Country Ladies Aid.
She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Hicks of Provo, Utah; three grandchildren, Rachel, Howard and Nelson; one brother Glenn Munger of Manhattan, Kan.; and two sisters, Ivy Munger of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Arthur Lusche, Duluth, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Lloyd.
The family requests that memorials be made to Children's Memorial hospital.
The Daily Telegram, April 17, 1962
JANSSEN--Final rites for Mrs. Bernhard Janssen on Thursday
Funeral services will be held Thursday for Mrs. Bernhard Janssen, 70, of 2722 20th street, who died Monday evening at the Madison nursing home where she was a patient the last month. She had been in failing health for 16 years.
The Rev. H. Yurk will officiate at 9 a.m. at the Gass Funeral chapel and at 9:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran church. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Janssen, the former Emma Gehring, was born Nov. 2, 1891, the daughter of Johann H. and Philippena Genzlinger Gehring. She was the first child baptized at Zion Lutheran church, where she was also confirmed.
On Feb. 16, 1915 she was married to Bernhard Janssen at Zion Lutheran, and they lived on a farm near Platte Center until 1945, when they moved to Columbus.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Elmer of Humphrey and Edgar of Platte Center; three daughters, Mrs. Howard (Ethel) Muth of Creston, Mrs. Jerome (Margaret) Mark of Platte Center and Mrs. Otto (Bernette) Ewert of Columbus; one brother, Fred Gehring of Benkelman; a sister, Mrs. Gerhard (Katie) Janssen of Columbus; and 21 grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were a daughter, Edna, in 1943; a son, Leonard, 1957; an infant child; her parents; three sisters, Mrs. Leopold (Elizabeth) Siebler, Mrs. Anthony (Minnie) Hassebrook and Mrs. Herman (Bena) Janssen; three brothers, Henry, Louis and George Gehring; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family requests that memorials be given to Zion Lutheran church. In charge of memorials will be Gib Janssen, at the funeral home, and Edward Hassebrook, at church.BLASER--Frank Blaser, 90, dies Monday; rites Thursday
A longtime Columbus farmer, Frank Blaser, Rt. 4, died Monday afternoon in the Lutheran hospital at the age of 90. He had been ill the last six months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke's Evangelical and Reformed church with the Rev. M. E. Schroer, pastor, in charge. Burial will be in Columbus cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral home from 11 a.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday, then from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church.
Mr. Blaser, son of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth Ernst Blaser, was born Dec. 27, 1871 in the Gruetli community of Platte county where he spent his early years. He attended rural school.
On Dec. 9, 1897 he married Lena Schupbach at her parents' home, and they have since resided on a farm in the District 5 community, about two and one-half miles southwest of Columbus. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1957.
Mr. Blaser was a lifetime member of St. Luke's church and belonged to the Swiss Meannerchor.
Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Carl (Frances) Wuethrich of Montebello, Cal., Mrs. Herbert (Sarah) Ernst, Mrs. Edward (Della) Kolar and Mrs. Kenneth (Lorena) Johansen, all of Columbus; four brothers, Louis and Henry of Columbus, Mike and Paul of Duncan; 11 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.
A son Walter, died in 1958. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, John and Nicholas, and one sister, Mrs. Fred (Emma) Oppliger.
Memorials may be directed to St. Luke's memorial fund.
The Daily Telegram, April 23, 1962
BONNER--Services held Saturday for Mrs. Ernest Bonner
Services were held here Saturday for Mrs. Ernest E. Bonner, 72, a former Columbus resident who died last week in Canby, Ore.
The Rev. J. Alan Justad officiated at 2 p.m. at the Gass Funeral chapel and at graveside rites in Roselawn Memorial cemetery. Pallbearers were Don Zoubek of Norfolk, Kenneth Hurner of Monroe, Robert Hurner, Merwin Boyd, Albert Houser and J. C. Olcott.
Christian Science services were held last Wednesday in Canby for Mrs. Bonner, who was a member of the Third Church of Christ, Scientist, in Portland.
The former Verna Mae Rinesmith, she was born in Butler county, Neb., Sept. 29, 1889, and lived in Nebraska until moving to Oregon in 1945. She had resided in the Columbus area and at Central City.
The Daily Telegram, April 25, 1962
KUTA--Final rites for Frank J. Kuta on Friday
Funeral services for Frank J. Kuta, 74, of 866 26th avenue, will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Bonaventure church.
The Rev. Quintin Fullam will officiate, with burial in the St. Bonaventure cemetery. The body will lie in state after 1 p.m. Thursday at the McKown Funeral Home, where Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Mr. Kuta died about noon Tuesday in a Norfolk hospital after a lingering illness.
He was born March 15, 1888, at Tarnov, the son of John M. and Catherine Podraza Kuta, and was educated in Tarnov. He was married to Veronica Rose Kush, Oct. 15, 1912, at St. Mary's church, Pilsno.
Mr. Kuta farmed in Platte county for many years. He later worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and Irrigation Pump Company until his retirement.
A Catholic, Mr. Kuta was a member of St. Bonaventure parish.
He is survived by his wife; six sons, Ray J., Lonnie, Alfred, Marvin, Eddie and Earl Kuta, all of Columbus; one daughter, Mrs. Dean (Jean) Egger of Columbus; 29 grandchildren; two brothers, Charles G. and Andrew Kuta, Columbus; and one sister, Mrs. J. E. (Mary) Johnson of Cincinnati, O.
Mr. Kuta was preceded in death by a son, Frank J. Kuta, jr., who died Aug. 5, 1957; his parents; and one brother, John W., who died in 1953.BURMOOD--Lee C. Burmood dies Tuesday, services Friday
Lee C. Burmood, 54, foreman of the Lyman-Richey Sand & Gravel company, died Tuesday in the Lutheran hospital. He had been ill the past year.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Methodist church with the Rev. J. Alan Justad, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral home from 1 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday, then at the church from 1 to 2 p.m.
Mr. Burmood had worked for the Lyman-Richey company about 40 years.
Son of the late Charles and Mattie Zehr Burmood, he was born at Kearney Oct. 25, 1907 and attended schools at North Bend and Palmer.
He was a former member of the Eagles and Oddfellows lodges.
Surviving are his wife, the former Ferne Price, whom he married Aug. 5, 1939 at Central City; their children, Garry and Judy of Columbus; two sons by a former marriage, Lee of Denver and Robert D. of Cedar Rapids, Ia.; and six grandchildren.
Other immediate survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Elmer (Bess) Hodges, Mrs. Joe (Evelyn) Sock and Mrs. Lester (Clara) Ernst of Columbus; one brother, Russell Burmood of Albion; six half-brothers and half sisters, Mrs. Lou (Fern) Birkel, Mrs. William (Donna) Cejka and Don Kiser of Columbus, Jack Kiser of Mitchellville, Ia., Mrs. Fern May of Wood River and Charles Burmood of Greeley, Colo.
One daughter died in infancy, and he was also preceded in death by his parents and step-father, Sam Kiser.
Memorials may be given to the Methodist church.
The Daily Telegram, May 22, 1962
BRUEN--Bruen rites held May 15
Funeral services for Mrs. John H. Bruen, 79, Central City, former long-time Platte county resident, were held May 15 at the Solt chapel in Central City. Interment was in Central City cemetery.
Mrs. Bruen died May 13 at Central City after being in failing health about a year.
The daughter of John and Louisa Maston Hilliard, she was born April 8, 1883, in Johnson City, Tenn. In 1889 the family moved to Platte county, where Martha attended school and grew to womanhood.
She was married to John H. Bruen April 1, 1903, in Platte county _____ [incomplete]
The Daily Telegram, May 29, 1962
JELDEN--Services for Dr. Jelden on Thursday
Funeral services for Dr. E. J. Jelden, 66, longtime Columbus veterinarian, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist church with Pastor William Nollmann officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral home from 1 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday, then at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. Casket will not be opened after the service.
Dr. Jelden, who had practiced in Columbus since 1928, died Sunday morning in the Lutheran hospital.
He was born Oct. 18, 1895 on a farm 10 miles north of Columbus, the son of John Remus and Minnie Grotthoff Jelden. He attended District 72 school, Platte county, and Kearney State Teachers college, where he received his diploma.
Following graduation he attended the Kansas City Veterinary Medical college and Kansas State Agricultural college, where he earned a DVS degree in 1922. He took further work in medicine at Lawrence, Kan., for two years, and practiced in Whitewater, Kan., for four more years before coming to Columbus.
Dr. Jelden married Vera Cates in Pawnee, Okla., Dec 24, 1923.
Baptized in the First Baptist church of Kansas City, Kan., he was a member of the Columbus First Baptist church since moving here and served as a deacon for several years.
He was a member and director of the board of Roselawn Memorial Park Perpetual Care association; a Master Mason of Lebanon Lodge No. 323, AF & AM, and a member and past president of the Columbus Rotary club.
During world War I he served in the army Veterinary Corps.
Dr. Jelden is survived by his wife; three sons, Charles Edward of Salt Lake City, Utah, Dr. David Lawrence of St. Louis, Minn., and James Robert of Columbus; five grandchildren; and the following brothers and sisters, Herman of Pomona, Cal., Mrs. Henry (Lena) Janssen of Emery, S.D., John of Salem, Ore., Mrs. W. H. (Minnie) Martin of Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. William (Frieda) Settje and Mrs. John (Katie) Mohrman of Columbus.
Preceding him in death were his parents, brother, Gerhard, and one sister, Helena Jelden.
The Daily Telegram, July 2, 1962
KRUSE--Mrs. Harm Kruse dies, funeral services Thursday
Mrs. Harm Kruse, 72, of 1872 22nd avenue, died Sunday at home. She had been ill the last two months.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Good Shepherd Lutheran church with Pastor Karl Gigstad in charge. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral home Wednesday after 1 p.m., and at the church from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Kruse, the former Anna Plank, daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Plank, was born Feb. 12, 1890 at Gothenburg. She attended the Gothenburg schools, and was married to Harm E. Kruse on Jan. 25, 1916.
She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran church, Ladies Aid and Missionary society.
Surviving are her husband; seven children, Mrs. Richard (Evelyn) Uphoff of Rising City, Mrs. Delmar (Wanda) Dallagge of David City, Mrs. William (Jean) Hover of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Lester (Miriam) Shunk, Stanley, Wesley and Clifford Kruse, all of Columbus; 24 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three sisters and five brothers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two infant daughters, Jolene and Florence, and two brothers, Frank and Martin Plank.
Memorials may be given to the Good Shepherd church building fund.BEAN--Charles H. Bean dies, services Wednesday
Charles H. Bean, 79, retired mail carrier, died this morning in St. Mary's hospital after a week's illness.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Gass chapel with the Rev. D. Lee Grace officiating, and burial will be in Columbus cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Bean, who retired in 1952, was a mail carrier for 38 1/2 years. All but a year or two were spent on rural routes.
A lifetime Columbus resident, he was born here May 6, 1883, the son of Henry C. and Mary Bean, and received his education in the Columbus schools.
As a young man he was employed as a fireman for the Union Pacific Railroad.
Mr. Bean was a member of the Elks lodge.
Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Martha Riddell of Colorado Springs, and the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. Frances Tooley, Columbus; Dr. Chad H. Arnold and Dr. Gerald Smith, Colorado Springs; Mrs. Lucille Walder, Brookings, S.D.; Ellsworth Olcott of Long Beach, Cal.; Mrs. Joe Cuddy, Mrs. Marguerite Anderson, Leslie and Carlos Olcott, all of Burwell.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred E. and George, and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Smith, Mrs. Nellie Olcott and Mrs. Sophia Phillips.
The Daily Telegram, July 7, 1962
JAWORSKI--Andrew Jaworski dies, funeral services Monday
Andrew Jaworski, 79, lifetime resident of the Tarnov community, died Friday afternoon in St. Mary's hospital. He had been ill for several years.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Michael's Catholic church, Tarnov, with burial in the parish cemetery. Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Duesman Funeral home in Humphrey.
Mr. Jaworski, who farmed until his retirement in 1954, was born at Tarnov, Oct. 22, 1882, the son of John and Anna Savage Jaworski. He attended St. Michael's parochial school.
He served as village clerk for a number of years and as assessor for Burrows township. He was secretary-treasurer of the Farmers Elevator at Tarnov from 1916 to 1946.
Mr. Jaworski married Della Augustyn at Loup City Nov. 15, 1910, and she survives him.
Also surviving are 12 children, Mrs. Frank (Helen) Spevak, Omaha; Ernest and Mrs. William (Edna) Boettcher, Columbus; Elmer, Milton and Allan, Omaha; Mrs. Edgar (Angeline) Fagan, Council Bluffs, Ia.; Ray, Norman and Andrew, jr., Tarnov; Mrs. Russell (Anita) Raybould, Lincoln; Mrs. Keith (Ernestine) Baldwin, West Berlin, Germany.
Other survivors include two brothers, Rev. Stanislaus Jaworski, OFM, Cleveland, Ohio, and Frank, Tarnov; four sisters, Sister M. Clothilda, OSF, Lafayette, Ind., Sister M. Cunigundis, OSF, Colorado Springs, Mrs. Sophia Sliva, Tarnov, and Mrs. Mary Kristman, Escalon, Cal., 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Two brothers, Anthony and Joseph, and a sister, Victoria preceded him in death.
The Daily Telegram, July 16, 1962
BORDNER--Mrs. Nellie Bordner dies Sunday, last rites Wednesday
Mrs. Nellie Bordner, 74, of 2003 Ninth street, died unexpectedly about 1:15 a.m. Sunday in St. Mary's hospital.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran church with the Rev. J. N. Slice, pastor, in charge. Burial will be in Columbus cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gsss Funeral chapel from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Bordner, daughter of the late Charles Luther and Carolyn Smith Sperry, was born Sept. 13, 1887 at Waverly, Ill., and received her education at Jacksonville, Ill.
She and William Bordner were married Oct. 10, 1917 in Grand Island, where they resided until coming to Columbus in 1925.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran church, United Lutheran Church Women and an honorary member of the Ladies Aid.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Tom (Wilma) Seidel of Columbus; six grandchildren, Gary, Marilynn, June Kay, Rodney and Patricia Seidel and Bill Carter; two great-grandchildren; five brothers and one sister, Clyde Sperry of Mississippi, Roy, Robert, Perry and Floyd Sperry and Mrs. Ruth Spanehower, all of Jacksonville, Ill.
Her husband died in 1936. Also preceding her in death were one daughter, Mrs. R. L. (Eleanor) Chester of Whittler, Cal., in 1961; and infant grandchild; two brothers and one sister.
The family suggests that memorials be given to Trinity Lutheran church building fund.
The Daily Telegram, July 23, 1962
JOHANNES--William Johannes dies, funeral services Tuesday
William H. Johannes, 77, a retired farmer, died Saturday at his home, 2112 15th street. He had been ill the last month.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. A. H. Guettler at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Gass Funeral chapel and at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial cemetery. The body lies in state at the Gsss chapel.
Mr. Johannes, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johannes, was born Nov. 11, 1884 in Platte county and received his education at St. John's Lutheran school.
He married Clara Marty on Feb. 20, 1914 at Christ Lutheran church. Mr. Johannes farmed 30 years near Leigh, where he was a member of Zion Lutheran church, and in Nov. 1944 he and his wife retired to Columbus where he has since been a member of Immanuel Lutheran church.
Surviving are his wife; one son, Paul of Creston; three daughters, Mrs. Edgar (Hilda) Littelman of Creston, Mrs. Paul (Leona) Siefken of Denver and Mrs. Frank (Alice) Aerni of Columbus; 11 grandchildren; three brothers, Otto of Richland, Henry of Columbus and Herman of Chapman; one sister, Mrs. Fred Griepentrog of Columbus, Mrs. John Rippen of Texas and Mrs. Louise Sjuts of Humphrey.
An infant daughter preceded him in death.
The Daily Telegram, July 24, 1962
JOHANNES--Survivors - Among the survivors of William H. Johannes who died Saturday, are three stepsisters, Mrs. Chris Peterson of Columbus, Mrs. John Rippen of Texas and Mrs. Louise Sjuts of Humphrey. Because of a typographical err, Mrs. Peterson's name was inadverently omitted from the obituary published in Monday's Telegram.
The Daily Telegram, July 25, 1962
JOHANNES--Johannes Funeral - Funeral rites for William H. Johannes, 77, Columbus, were conducted by the Rev. A. H. Guettler at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran church. Burial was in Roselwn Memorial cemetery and the pallbearers were Irvin Sjuts, Humphrey; William Griepentrog, Madison; Norvin Johannes, Central City; Eugene Grotelueschen, Leigh; Ernst and Carl Johannes.
The Daily Telegram, July 27, 1962
JONES--Dies - Clinton Jones, Omaha died Sunday at St. Joseph's hospital. Funeral services were held at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Catholic church. Among those attending the services were Mrs. Catherine Coupens and Mrs. John Hentges of Columbus, Mrs. Joe K. Czarnick of Genoa, and Mrs. Vincent O'Leary of Seattle, Wash.
The Daily Telegram, July 30, 1962
JAMES--Stephen James, former Columbus resident, killed
A former Columbus resident, Stephen Clayton James, 36, was killed in a plane crash Friday morning while on a business trip near Yuma, Ariz.
Mr. James, who piloted the light plane, was owner of the James Aviation company of Yuma which specialized in aerial farm spraying.
He was the son of the late Dr. Maurice C. James, well-known Columbus physician and surgeon, and Mrs. Elizabeth Doyle James, who now resides in Albuquerque, N.M.
Dr. James practiced in Columbus for more than 30 years and was associated with Drs. J. E. Meyer and E. G. Brillhard at the time of his death in 1953. Mrs. James has since lived in Albuquerque.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. today in St. Paul's Episcopal church, Yuma.
Stephen James was born in Columbus Jan 31, 1926 and attended the Columbus public schools through his freshman year in high school. He was a member of the school band.
He studied at Todd Prepratory school, Woodstock, Ill., the next two years, then enrolled in St. John's Military academy at Salina, Kan., where he was graduated in 1944.
He served in the Navy during the latter part of World War II.
After the war he attended Colorado A & M college at Fort Collins for two years, then enrolled at Northrup College of Aviation near Los Angeles, graduating in 1949.
Mr. James was a flight instructor for some time at Tempe, Ariz., and later at Yuma. In addition to flying he had agricultural interests.
On May 8, 1949 at Phoenix, Ariz., he married Miss Barbara Radcliffe of Sidney, Neb., who survives him.
Also surviving are three children, Maurice Clayton, 12, Stephen Radliffe, 10, and Leslie, 6; his mother, and one sister Mrs. Richard (Elizabeth Anne) Strickland of Albuquerque.
Among those attending the funeral were Mrs. Strickland; Mrs. Stephen James' mother, Mrs. Samuel Radcliffe of Sidney, Neb., and sister, Mrs. John Stewart of Lincoln. His mother was unable to attend because of illness, and Mrs. Strickland's husband is in New York on business.
The Daily Telegram, August 4, 1962
KOSIBA--Funeral services for Mrs. Sophia Kosiba held Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Sophia K. Kosiba, 75, of Omaha, former Platte county resident, were held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Stanislaus church in Omaha, Fr. Stanislaus Zukoski officiated.
Burial services took place in St. Boneventure cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, with Fr. Quentin Fullam in charge. Pallbearers were Carl and Zigmund Chrostek, Walter Svacina, jr., John Rokus, Louis Toczak and Peter Wysznski, all of Omaha.
Mrs. Kosiba was born in Poland Aug. 2, 1886, the daughter of Jacob and Katherine Mietya Rokus. She came to the United States with her father in 1901.
She was married to John Joseph Kosiba on Aug. 2, 1907, in Omaha. Shortly after their marriage they moved to a farm in Platte county and resided there a number of years before settling on a farm near Richland.
Mr. Kosiba died in 1947. In 1952, Mrs. Kosiba moved to Omaha where she had since made her home with a son-in-law and daughter.
She is survived by four sons, Joseph and John jr., of Omaha, Lee and Frank; three daughters, Mrs. Marcel (Mary) Wysznski and Mrs. Walter (Helen) Svacina of Omaha and Mrs. George D. (Rose) Olson; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Leo Kosteszwa and Mrs. Fred Dorman, and one brother, Walter Rokus, all of Omaha.
Mrs. Kosiba was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one son and one daughter.
Those attending funeral services from here, other than her children and families, were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sempek, Mrs. Carl Sempek and Mrs. Sophia Duracinski.
The Daily Telegram, August 7, 1962
JOHANNES--Final rites for Henry Johannes on Thursday
Funeral services will be held Thursday for Henry Johannes, 74, of 3317 15th street, who died Monday morning in the Lutheran hospital following a short illness.
The Rev. A. H. Guettler will officiate at 1:30 p.m. in the Gsss Funeral chapel and at 2 p.m. in Immanuel Lutheran church. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Johannes, a retired farmer, was custodian of Immanuel Lutheran church the last eight years. He had farmed north of Columbus until moving to town in 1937.
Born in Germany March 27, 1888, he came to Platte county with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johannes at an early age. He attended St. John's Lutheran school.
On Feb. 15, 1916 he married Alma Twiestmeyer at Zion Lutheran church, Platte Center, and she survives him.
Also surviving are one son, Carl, and one daughter, Mrs. Carl (Helen) Bohner, both of Columbus; seven grandchildren, Marine PFC Harold Bohner, stationed in Monaco, Gordon, Orville and Rose Bohner, Stanley, Sandra and Sharon Johannes, all of Columbus; two brothers, Otto of Columbus and Herman of Chapman; four sisters, Mrs. Fred (Emma) Griepentrog and Mrs. Chris (Tetta) Peterson of Columbus, Mrs. John (Clara) Rippen of San Antonio, Tex., and Mrs. Louise Sjuts of Humphrey.
He was preceed in death by his parents; brother, William; sons, Gustav, Emil and one in infancy; also an infant grandson.
The Daily Telegram, August 16, 1962
BISSON--Funeral services for Mrs. Clarence Bisson at 2 p.m. Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Clarence Bisson, 76, of 556 18th avenue, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran church.
The Rev. W. F. Churchill will officiate, and burial will be in Columbus cemetery. The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral home until noon Friday, then at the church from 1 to 2 p.m.
Mrs. Bisson, ill the last 10 years, died Wednesday in St. Mary's hospital.
She was born at Mundall, Norway, Dec. 1, 1885 as Emma Jordhal, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Jordhal. Coming to the United States at the age of 15, she lived for a time at Sisseton, S.D., and later in West Point for 30 years. Since 1940 she lived in Columbus.
She was a member of the Degree of Honor lodge.
Her marriage to Clarence Bisson took place July 23, 1936 in York, and he survives her. Also surviving are a foster son, Howard V. Chada of Columbus; a sister Mrs. Sylvia Jordhal of Sisseton, S.D., and another sister in Norway.
Her parents and seven brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
The Daily Telegram, August 18, 1962
BOETTCHER--Herbert Boettcher, former Columbus resident, dies
A former Columbus resident, Herbert Boettcher, 62, died this morning in Klamath Falls, Ore., where he had resided since about 1937. He was employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad until his death.
Funeral services and burial will be in Klamath Falls, but complete arrangements are not avilable today.
The son of August and Jennie Boettcher, he was born in Columbus in 1900 and attended the Columbus public schools. At the age of 17 he enlisted in Company K of the Sixth Nebraska Infantry.
During the 1920's he played semi-professional baseball with the Columbus Legion Teams, and was a member of the Columbus fire department.
Survivors include his wife, the former Monica Czuba, whom he married in Columbus; three sons and two daughters; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph Meays of California and Mrs. Marie Matlick of Klamath Falls; two brothers, Walter and Ray of Columbus.
The Daily Telegram, August 30, 1962
JOHANNSEN--Columbus woman found dead at home Wednesday
Mrs. James C. Johannsen, of 2772 37th avenue, died late Wednesday afternoon from what authorities said was an overdose of barbiturates [sic]. She would have been 33 today.
County Attorney and Cornoner C. Thomas White said that the woman's body was found by her husband, a drug salesman, when he returned home from work Wednesday evening. White said he learned that the woman had been depressed.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the McKown Funeral chapel with the Rev. W.F.V. Churchill in charge. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial cemetery. The body will lie in state at the McKown chapel after 1 p.m. Friday.
Mrs. Johannsen, the former Shirley Colbert, was born Aug. 30, 1929 in Dubuque, Ia., and was graduated from Dubuque high school. She also attended the University of Iowa.
On May 16, 1951 at Dubuque she was married to James Johannsen and they lived in Iowa City before moving to Columbus three and a half years ago.
In Columbus she was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church and the League of Women Voters.
Surviving are her husband; one son, Danny, who will be two years old Nov. 5; one brother, Ray Colbert of Omaha; one sister, Mrs. Cleo Flack of Davenport, Ia.; two half-brothers, Phillip Colbert of Des Moines and Jim Colbert of Fort Dodge, Ia.
The Daily Telegram, September 4, 1962
KARLIN--Jacob Karlin dies at age of 104, final rites Wednesday
Jacob Karlin, oldest resident of Columbus, died Monday morning at the age of 104.
Only a brief illness preceded his death at 1221 15th street, his home since 1896.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. at the Gass funeral chapel and 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran church. Pastor A. H. Guettler will officiate, and burial will be in Roselawn Memorial cemetery. The body lies in state at the Gass chapel.
Mr. Karlin was born Oct. 8, 1857, in Friedenstal, West Prussia, which at that time was part of the Russian empire. In 1873, at the age of 16, he came to America with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Karlin, who homesteaded in the District 10 neighborhood in Platte county, seven miles north of Columbus.
Married 1889
Jacob remained on his parents' farm until his marriage Feb. 14, 1889 to Emilie Bertha Eichhorst, daughter of a pioneer Columbus family.
For a few years, the couple farmed in Joliet township and later, closer to Columbus. Then the drought years struck, and the family moved to Columbus in 1896, locating at 1221 15th street.
Mr. Karlin worked for many years at the Schroeder mill, then at the Glur Cement Works, Dussell & Son Plumbing and as a janitor at Emerson school.
Essentially a farmer, Mr. Karlin's chief hobby during his active years was the care of a large and spacious garden. For many years he also grew and cured his own pipe tobacco, as his father had done before him.
Mr. and Mrs. Karlin celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary
[picture of Jacob Karlin]
only a few months before her death, Sept. 28, 1955.
Survivors
Also preceding Mr. Karlin in death were a daughter, Marie, in 1943; three brothers, five sisters, two half-brothers and one half-sister. His last surviving brother was John, of Hammond, Okla., who died in August, 1957.
Mr. Karlin is survived by two daughters, Mrs. B. F. (Hildegard) Gardner of Columbus and Elvina, with whom he made his home; three sons, Reinhold L. of Ogallala, Herman of Columbus and Emil W. of Fremont; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
The Daily Telegram, September 12, 1962
KORTE--Mathilde Korte dies Tuesday, funeral Friday
Miss Mathilde Korte, 72, of 2721 10th street died Tuesday afternoon in the Lutheran hospital following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Friday, 1:30 p.m. at the Gass Funeral chapel and 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran church with the Rev. A. H. Guettler officiating. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran cemetery at Leigh.
The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Miss Korte, a seamstress, had made her home with her sister-in-law, Mrs. W. J. Korte, the last eight years. Previously she lived west of Leigh.
She was born in Platte county, 12 miles north of Columbus, on June 17, 1890. Her parents were Rudolph F. and Ida Behrens Korte.
She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran church, and attended Christ Lutheran school. Since moving to Columbus she was a member of Immanuel Lutheran church.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Edward (Elise) Hake, and two brothers, Edward and R. W. Korte, all of Leigh and several nieces and nephews.
Miss Korte was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, W. J. Korte of Columbus; one sister, Mrs. Clara Kramer of White Salmon, Wash.; five nieces and nephews.
The Daily Telegram, September 24, 1962
KELLY--Hugh J. Kelly of Bellwood dies, funeral Tuesday
Hugh J. Kelly, 85, Bellwood, died Saturday at St. Vincent's Home in Omaha after a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic church south of Columbus. Msgr. Thomas L. Mercier will officate, with burial in St. Mary's cemetery, Bellwood.
The body will lie in state until the hour of service at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus, where the Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. today.
He was born March 21, 1877, at Arrowsmith, Ill., the son of James and Ellen Morgan Kelly, and came to Nebraska at seven years of age. He attended Ulysses schools.
Mr. Kelly was married to Julia Ficke July 23, 1912, at St. Mary's church, David City. They farmed in the Surprise and Ulysses vicinities until 1939, when they moved to a farm north of Rising City. They came to Bellwood in 1947.
He served on the school board of District 27 and 47, and the Butler County Elevator board at Surprise. Mr. Kelly was a member of the Holy Name Society, and a former member of the Knights of Columbus.
Mr. Kelly is survived by his wife; two sons, James of Omaha and John of Bellwood; two daughters, Mrs. Lester M___ [remainder of obituary not available]
The Daily Telegram, September 25, 1962
BLASER--Louis Blaser, sr., 96, dies; rites Thursday
Lous Blaser, sr., 96, of Rt. 4, Columbus, died about 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Annie Jeffrey Memorial hospital in Osceola. In poor health since February, Mr. Blaser spent two months in an Osceola rest home before entering the hospital last Friday.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke's United Church of Christ. The Rev. Melvin E. Schroer will officiate, and burial will be in Columbus cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral Home from 1 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday, and then from 1 p.m. until the hour of service at the church.
Mr. Blaser was born Oct. 23, 1865, in Aarwanngen Canton Bern, Switzerland, the son of Nicholas and Elizabeth Ernst Blaser, and received his education in the Gruetli community. He had resided in Platte county since coming from Switzerland May 10, 1868.
He was married to Julia Gerber Dec. 9, 1890, at Gruetli church.
A retired farmer, Mr. Blaser had been affiliated with the Swiss Maennerchor Society, Schweizer Vercin, and served on the board of School Dist. 5.
Mr. Blaser was a member of St. Luke's United Church of Christ.
He is survived by four sons, Oscar P. Blaser, Louis, jr., Carl H. and Allan E., all of Columbus; one daughter, Mrs. Linus (Laura) Steiger, Brooks, Calif.; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Julius (Lillian) Nyffeler, Columbus; and three brothers, Mike and Paul Blaser of Duncan, and Henry of Columbus.
Mr. Blaser was preceded in death by two daughters, Mrs. Emil (Rose) Mueller and Minnie; one granddaughter; his parents; three brothers, Nick, John and Frank; and one sister, Mrs. Fred Oppliger.
Memorials may be made to St. Luke's memorial fund.
The Daily Telegram, October 9, 1962
BULLOCK--Rites Wednesday for James Bullock
Funeral services for James H. Bullock, 74, a former Monroe farmer who died in Sabetha, Kan., will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Evangelical United Brethren church at Monroe with the Rev. Guy Savage officiating. Burial will be in OKay cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral chapel until 11 a.m. Wednesday, then at church after 1 p.m. The casket will be open after the service.
Mr. Bullock, in ill health for several years and bedfast the last four weeks, died Sunday in a Sabetha hospital.
He was born July 27, 1888 at James Port, Mo., the son of Squire Lewis and Savannah Bullock. On March 16, 1910 he married Cora Goodwin at Gallatin, Mo., and they came to Monroe in 1912. They moved to Sabetha in 1951.
Surviving are his wife; one son, Melvin of St. Edward; and a twin sister, Mrs. Mary Schuler of Sabetha.
His parents, three brothers, three sisters and an infant daughter preceded him in death.
The Daily Telegram, October 11, 1962
JOHANNES--Final rites for John C. Johannes 2 p.m. Saturday
Funeral services for John C. Johannes, 66, Creston, who died Wednesday morning at the Lutheran hospital after a two weeks illness, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran church 14 miles north of Columbus.
The Rev. George Schubarth will officiate, with burial in St. John's cemetery. The body will lie in state from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at Gass Funeral Home, and from 5:30 p.m. Friday until the hour of service at the family home.
He was born Jan. 7, 1896, in Platte county, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Johannes, and attended St. John's parochial school.
Mr. Johannes was married to Louise Depe March 20, 1919, at St. Paul's Lutheran church, Leigh. They farmed north of Columbus with the exception of nine years at Colby, Kan.
He was a voting member of St. John's Lutheran church, where he was baptized and confirmed.
Mr. Johannes is survived by his wife; two sons, Eugene of Creston and Melvin of Humphrey; 10 grandchildren; one brother, Otto H. of Lincoln; and five sisters, Mrs. Clara Grotelueschen of Schuyler, Mrs. J. C. Smith, Mrs. Hulda Schreiber and Mrs. Fred Kamme, Columbus, and Mrs. Sagre S. Burr, Marengo, Ia. His parents preceded him in death.
Memorials may be give to the Heart Fund or Daily Devotions. They will be accepted by Theodore Rosenthal at the church, and Walter Berends at the home.
The Daily Telegram, October 27, 1962
BEHLE--Robert H. Behle dies Friday; services Tuesday
Robert H. Behle, 40, of 3419 20th street, died Friday at Scribner where he was involved in an accident while working for the Lohmeyer Plumbing and Heating Company.
Mr. Behle was a star route mail carrier between Columbus and Scribner.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Gass Funeral chapel and at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran church, the Rev. A. H. Guettler officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 a.m. Monday.
A lifetime resident of this community, Robert Behle was born July 2, 1922, the son of Eugene and Martha Landwehr Behle. He attended District 12 and Immanuel Lutheran schools.
He was baptized and confirmed in Immanuel Lutheran church and was a voting member of that congregtion.
He was a member of the National Star Route Carriers Association.
Mr. Behle married Maxine Price in Columbus on March 7, 1943, and she and two daughters, Marlene and Bonnie, survive him.
Other survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Behle, two brothers, LaVerne and Gene, two sisters, Mrs. Helmuth (Lucille) Cattau and Nancy Behle, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Marie Landwehr, all of Columbus.
Preceding him in death were his grandprents, Henry Landwehr and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Behle, sr.
The Daily Telegram, October 29, 1962
BORNEMAN--Louis H. Borneman dies; funeral services Wednesday
Louise H. Borneman, 71, of 1917 Ninth street, died unexpectedly about 12:15 a.m. today at his home.
A former carpenter, Mr. Borneman was for 18 years employed as janitor at the city hall, retiring three years ago.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Luke's United Church of Christ with the Rev. M. E. Schroer officiating. Burial will be in Columbus cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral chapel from 2 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday, then at the church from 1 to 2 p.m.
Mr. Borneman, a lifetime Columbus resident, was born here May 2, 1891, and received his education in the Columbus schools. His parents were William and Margaret Gragert Borneman.
He was a member of St. Luke's church, Eagles lodge and the Columbus Fire Department.
Surviving are his wife, the former Emma Christ; one brother, Henry, and a sister, Mrs. Mike (Minnie) Wilks, both of Columbus; two nephews and four nieces.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Louisa Staub, on Jan. 1, 1952; his parents and two brothers, William and Walter.
The Daily Telegram, November 2, 1962
BROCK--Charles E. Brock, 80, dies Thursday; funeral Monday
Charles E. Brock, 80, a retired railroadman and veteran of the Spanish-American war, died Thursday evening at the Veterans hospital in Grand Island.
In failing health for several years, he was previously ill the past eight weeks.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the McKown Funeral chapel with the Rev. Henry Beatty, Methodist minister, officiating. Military rites will be conducted at the graveside in Columbus cemetery. The body will lie in state at the McKown chapel after 1 p.m. Sunday.
A resident of Nebraska for 75 years, Mr. Brock was a bridge and building forman for the Union Pacific Railroad from June 6, 1900 until Jan. 6, 1946.
During the Spanish-American war he served in the Philippines with Company K, First Regiment of Nebraska, from April 27, 1898 to August 23, 1899.
He was a member of the Spanish American War Veterans and the Union Pacific Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees.
Mr. Brock was a Methodist.
Son of the llate [sic] Jacob and Mary Grannemann Brock, he was born Jan. 12, 1882 at Chamois, Osage county, Missouri.
He married Margaret L. Elston on Feb. 12, 1913 in Columbus and she survives him.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gene (Mary) Smith and Mrs. Fred (Joyce) Hasl, both of Omaha; seven sons, Myron of Los Angeles, Charles of Green Bay, Wis., Robert of Columbus, Fred of St. Charles, Ill., Tom, William and John, all of Omaha; one sister, Mrs. Betty Schilz of Hollydale, Cal.; 35 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Brock's sons were athletic standouts at Columbus High school, including Charles jr., who went on to football stardom at the University of Nebraska and with the Green Bay Packers.
Also continuing in football were Tom at Notre Dame, Bill at Creighton, Mike at Midland, and Fred at Purdue. John was an Omaha university basketball player after some gridiron duty at Kansas State.
One son, Dennis Dean, died in infancy May 13, 1928. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
The Daily Telegram, November 9, 1962
BOSAK--Funeral services Saturday for Mrs. Peter Bosak
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic church for Mrs. Peter Bosak, 65, a former Columbus resident who died unexpectedly Thursday morning in the Fullerton hospital. Mrs. Bosak, who was visiting at Fullerton, had resided in Lincoln the last fourth [sic] months.
The Rev. Armand Lubanski will officiate at the services. Burial will be in the Catholic cemetery. The body lies in state at the McKown Funeral home where Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. today by St. Theresa sodality and at 8 p.m. by the parish and friends.
Mrs. Bosak, formerly Vera Torczon, was born May 21, 1897 at Krakow and attended parochial school there. Her parents were Paul and Mary Iwan Torczon.
She was married to Peter F. Bosak at Krakow Oct. 28, 1914 and they farmed at Fullerton until 1942 when they moved to Columbus.
Here she was a member of St. Anthony church and St. Theresa sodality.
Mrs. Bosak was preceded in death by her husband, who died June 14, 1960, an infant son, her parents, three brothers and one sister.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Victoria) Kilday of Lincoln; three sons, Leonard of Columbus, Edward of Chicago and Donald, USN, Great Lakes, Ill.; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Kate Koziol of Fullerton; three brothers, Walter Torczon of Greeley, John Torczon of Cedar Rapids and Vincent Torczon of Duncan.
The Daily Telegram, November 26, 1962
WAGNER--Richard Wagner, 69, former resident of this area, died Sunday at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha. He had been in failing health for two years.
Funeral rites will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the McKown Funeral chapel in Columbus. The Rev. Harold B. Taylor, pastor of Federated church, will officiate, and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery at St. Edward.
The body is to lie in state after 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
He was born April 11, 1893, in Genoa, the son of Fred and Nettie Taylor Wagner, and attended Fullerton schools. A resident of Omaha for 35 years, he had been employed at the Castle hotel.
Mr. Wagner was a Presbyterian.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Amy Woods of Columbus, his stepmother, Mrs. Florence Engel of Genoa, and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.BARNES--Dies - Carl W. Barnes, 38, of 111 East Parkway, former owner of Barnes Jewelry, died this morning at Lutheran hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending, with McKown Funeral Home in charge.
The Daily Telegram, November 27, 1962
BARNES--Funeral services for Carl Barnes on Thursday
Funeral services for Carl William Barnes, 38, of 111 East Parkway, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran church.
The Rev. A. H. Guettler will officiate, with burial in the Columbus cemetery. There will be military graveside services by veterans' organizations. The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral Home after 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Barnes, former Columbus businessman, died Monday morning at the Lutheran hospital after a two weeks illness.
He was born Dec. 10, 1923, in Shenandoah, Ia., the son of A.D. and Marie Sjoberg Barnes. Mr. Bares [sic] attended Columbus schools and graduated from Columbus High school. He studied his apprenticeship in watchmaking under his uncle, Carl Joe Sjoberg, in St. Louis, Mo.
On Nov. 14, 1945, he was married to Selda A. Kay at Okabena, Minn. They had resided in Columbus since May, 1948, and Mr. Barnes operated the Barnes jewelry store here.
Mr. Barnes was in the Army from March, 1943, to December, 1945, and served 23 months with a medical unit in the China-Burma-India Theater.
He was affiliated with the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans, and was a past president of the Columbus YMCA.
A member of Immanuel Lutheran congregation, Mr. Barnes served six years as assistant treasurer of the church. He was confirmed in the Lutheran church in Okabena, Minn., in 1946.
He is survived by his wife and son, Bill, at home; his mother, Mrs. Edward (Marie) Boettcher and stepfather, Edward Boettcher of Columbus. Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, uncle and aunts.
The Daily Telegram, December 3, 1962
JAZWIECK--Services for Mrs. Helen Jazwieck 9 a.m. Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Briggs Jazwieck, 48, Detroit, Mich., will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic church with the Rev. Armand Lubanski officiating.
Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. today at the McKown Funeral chapel where the body lies in state. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure cemetery.
Mrs. Jazwieck, a former Columbus resident, died Friday in a Detroit hospital following an illness of one year.
She was born in Columbus Jan. 7, 1914, the daughter of Frank and Kate Briggs, and attended St. Anthony parochial school.
She had lived in Detroit since her marriage to Joseph Jazwieck in June, 1931 in Columbus. In Detroit she was employed by the U.S. Rubber company and was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic church.
Her husband died about four years ago. Also preceding her in death were her father and a brother, Frank Briggs, jr.
Mrs. Jacwieck is survived by her mother, Mrs. Kate Podlo of Columbus; brother, Henry F. Briggs, Kearney; and two nieces, Ellen and Dorothy Briggs, Kearney.
The Daily Telegram, December 24, 1962
KULA--Funeral services Wednesday for Mrs. Belle Kula
Funeral services for Mrs. Belle Kula, 75, who died suddenly Saturday at her home in Duncan, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stanislaus church, Duncan. The Rev. Fr. Richard Ciurej will officiate, and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Rosary will be prayed at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Tuesday, preceded by Rosary for St. Ann's Sodality at 7:30.
Nee Belle Stempek, she was born Sept. 26, 1887, at Duncan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Stempek, and received her education there. She was married to John Kula in 1910 at Duncan.
With the exception of two years, Mrs. Kula had been a resident of the Duncan community.
She was a member of St. Ann's Sodality.
Surviving are two sons, Leonard Kula of Britton, S.D., and Dominic of Omaha; one daughter, Miss Helen Kula of Omaha; four grandchildren; one brother, George Stempek of Duncan; and two sisters, Mrs. Peter (Helen) Kozal of Central City and Mrs. Ted (Marcella) Yelkin of Bellflower, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her husband, who died Feb. 22, 1929; one son, Theodore, in June, 1942; her parents; one brother, John Stempek; and one sister, Tekla Stempek.
The Daily Telegram, December 26, 1962
KRAUSE--Mrs. Frieda Krause dies Monday; services Friday
Mrs. Frieda Krause, 73, of 2114 24th street, died unexpectedly Monday at her home.
Funeral services will be held Friday, 1:15 p.m. at the Gass Funeral chapel and 2 p.m. at the Shell Creek Baptist church with burial in Shell Creek cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. H. Lohr and the Rev. LeRoy Schauer.
Mrs. Krause was born Feb. 13, 1889 in Platte county, the daughter of Frederich and Elizabeth Snyder Behlen. She attended school at District 35, Shell Creek township.
On Feb. 26, 1920 was she married to Rohlie Krause at his parents' home, by the Rev. Henry Koch, and they lived on a farm in Grand Prairie township until moving to Columbus in the early 1930's. Several years later they moved to California where Mr. Krause died Oct. 22, 1960 at Modesto.
After her husband's death, Mrs. Krause returned to Columbus and was recently caring for Mrs. Hulda Albers.
She was a member of Shell Creek Baptist church.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. William (Emma) Reese and Mrs. Gus (Lydia) Mohrman, sr., of Columbus, and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, William Behlen, Benton Harbor, Mich., John and Gus Behlen, Columbus; five sisters, Mrs. Henry (Lena) Hobbensiefken, of California, Mrs. George (Anna) Menke, Amarillo, Tex., Mrs. Fred (Ida) Mindrup, Dallas, Tex., Mrs. William (Minnie) Lange, Columbus, and Mary, who died in infancy.
Memorials may be directed to the missions. Milton Menke and and [sic] Vernon Mohrman will receive memorials at the church.KRUSE--Arnold Kruse of Platte Center dies; services Friday
Arnold Kruse, 58, Platte Center, died unexpectedly this morning in St. Mary's hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic church, Platte Center, with the Rev. John P. Downey officiating and burial will be in St. Patrick's cemetery. There will be military graveside rites.
Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Thursday at the McKown Funeral chapel where the body will lie in state after 1 p.m. that day.
Mr. Kruse was employed by the Columbus Feed & Seed company for 17 years.
Son of the late Edward and Frances Smith Kruse, he was born Feb. 27, 1904 at Cornlea and received his education in the Cornlea and Humphrey St. Francis parochial schools.
He married Delores Sullivan on Dec. 29, 1941. Except for one year at Beemer, they have lived at Monroe and Platte Center.
An Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Kruse was a member of American Legion Parry Post No. 283, Platte Center.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic church.
Survivors include his wife; children, Gayle and Gary, at home; one sister, Mrs. William Weigand, Omaha; two brothers, Joe of Humphrey and Leo of Wisner.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers.
The Daily Telegram, December 27, 1962
BERENDS--Funeral services Saturday for T. R. Berends
Funeral services will be held Saturday for T. R. Berends, 89, who died Wednesday morning at his home 11 miles north of Columbus.
The Rev. George Schubarth will officiate at 1:15 p.m. at the Gass Funeral chapel and at 2 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran church, 14 miles north of Columbus. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery. The body will be in state at the Gass chapel after 2 p.m. Friday.
Mr. Berends, son of the late Frederich B. and Jantje Jelden Berends, was born Jan. 7, 1873 in Germany and came to Platte county at the age of seven. He attended Platte county rural schools and St. John's parochial school.
On April 18, 1902, at St. John's church he married Tena Rosendahl and they have since lived on the same farm north of Columbus. Mr. Berends was a carpenter.
He was baptized in the Lutheran faith in Germany and was confirmed at St. John's church, of which he was a lifetime member.
Surviving are his wife; four sons and five daughters, Elmer and Emma, at home, Martin and Walter, Mrs. Frank (Louise) Lilienthal and Mrs. Herman (Hilda) Behle of Columbus, Mrs. Faldean (Agnes) Lagler of Grant, Louis of Mount Vernon, Ia., and Mrs. Ray (Norma) Lavender of Cheyenne, Wyo.; 24 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Mr. Berends was preceded in death by two grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. George (Tena) Reese of Arapahoe, Mrs. Henry (Theda) Johnson and Miss Sena of Columbus.
Memorials will be received by LaVern Mohlman, at the funeral home, and Darrell Mueller, at the church.