The Columbus Telegram, January 4, 1979
BENEKE--Funeral services for Tina Beneke, 92, of Columbus, who died Wednesday at the Columbus Manor, are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Columbus. Rev. Don Brooks will officiate with burial in the Humphrey cemetery.
Visiting hours are after 1 p.m. Friday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and from 9:30 until time of service at the church.
Mrs. Beneke was born April 1, 1886 at Decatur, Ill., to Henry and Tina Boonk Husmann. She married Henry Beneke on June 3, 1903 at Center, Neb., and has lived in the Creston, Humphrey and Columbus areas all her life.
She was a former member of DAV and First Baptist Ladies Aid and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Hazel) Eden of Humphrey, Mrs. Kenneth (Mayme) Rockford, Elwood, Neb.; five grandchildren, Robert Eden of Holdridge, Marilyn Nolan, Columbus, Anita Brill, Omaha, Renee Clemans, Grand Forks, N.D., Margaret Papstein, Norfolk; 12 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; two sons, Harry and Charles; a daughter, Mrs. Willis (Florence) Ickler; four brothers; three sisters; and a grandson in infancy.
The family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Fund or the donors choice.
The Columbus Telegram, January 13, 1979
BERNECKI - Anthony (Tony) C. Bernecki, 59, of 2616 8th St., Columbus, died unexpectedly Thursday in the Frederick, Okla., Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the First United Methodist Hospital [sic], Columbus, Rev. John Mikkelsen officating [sic].
The body will lie in state 1 p.m. Sunday until 9 a.m. Monday in McKown Funeral Home and 10-11 at the Church. Military services will be conducted at Roselawn Cemetery.
He was born April 9, 1919, at Genoa, son of Louis J. and Justina A. Olender Bernecki. He was married May 8, 1961, to Della Kinzer Thomas at Las Vegas, Nev. He had been employed by Behlen Mfg. Co., Gerhold's and Farmland Industries. He served in the Army 1942-46 and was a life member of both the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also was an Eagles Lodge member.
Survivors are a step-daughter Mrs. Dennis (Twila) Harouff Mills of Columbus; two grandchildren; brothers Walter and Leo of Columbus; sisters Mrs. Rose Zarek, Mrs. Leonard (Frances) Kula and Mrs. Elmer (Elizabeth) Robak all of Columbus, Mrs. Ed (Marie) Fuxz of Omaha and Mrs. Ray (Josephine) Buster of North Platte; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, brother, and sister.
The Columbus Telegram, January 18, 1979
JUNGHAENE - Funeral services for Mrs. Walter (Evelyn) Junghaene, 56, who died Wednesday at her home, 1610 - 17th Street, Columbus, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Gass-Haney Chapel. Rev. W.M. Goldhammer will officiate with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
She will lie in state after 2 p.m. Friday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home.
Born September 23, 1922, at Tarnov, Neb., she was the daughter of Carl and Elsie (Hoefelman) Streblow. She attended District 41 in Platte County and high school at Humphrey High. She was married to Walter Junghaene August 25, 1956, in Omaha. They principally lived in Columbus where she was an in-line operator at Becton-Dickinson.
She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Craig; six step-children, Ronald Junghaene and Mrs. Diana Goebel, both of Denver, Mrs. Pam Archer, Wheatridge, Colo., Walter Junghaene of Santa Clara, Calif., Dale Junghaene, Omaha, Carolyn Casedy, Sonora, Mexico; mother, Mrs. Elsie H. Streblow, Columbus; brother, LaVern Streblow, Columbus; sisters, Mrs. William (Dorothy) Anson, Columbus, and Mrs. Leon (Melvina) Meyer, Wayne.
Her father and two infant sisters preceded her in death.
The Columbus Telegram, February 21, 1979
BOND - Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Dulsie (Dot) Bond, 88, of 16th Ave. and 23rd St., Columbus, who died Monday evening at the Columbus Manor. Rev. Gary Aten will officiate with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
Visiting hours are now in progress at Gass-Haney Funeral Home.
Born on June 21, 1890 in Carson, Iowa, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Storm. She received her education in Polk County schools. She was married to Harold Bond on May 24, 1921 in Iowa, and has lived in the Columbus area all her married life.
She is survived by two daughters and one step-son. Her husband, parents, brother and sisters preceded her in death.
Memorial may be directed to the donor's choice.
The Columbus Telegram, February 26, 1979
LUTHULTZ - Services for Dale Lee Luthultz, 17, Evergreen Trailer Ct., Lot 12, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Rev. Lee Hicks officiated at the services. Burial was in Columbus Cemetery.
Dale died Friday evening, the result of a traffic accident. He was born September 13, 1961 in Pomona, Calif., the son of Bill and Sharon (Ellison) Luthultz. He was an 11th Grade student at Columbus Senior High School.
He is survived by his parents; brothers Michael and Robert, both of Columbus; sisters Lori, Sheryl and Lona, all of Columbus; and grandparents, Ernest and Vivian Wilkins of California.
The Columbus Telegram, February 27, 1979
BOROWIAK - Peter Borowiak, 1604 17th Street, died Monday evening at his home following a lingering illness. He was 74.
Rev. Flavins [sic] Czuba will officiate at the 10 a.m. services Thursday at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus with burial in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
He will lie in state after 1 p.m. Wednesday at McKown Funeral Home where Rosary will be recited at 7:30 Wednesday evening.
Mr. Borowiak ws [sic] born June 30, 1904, in Nance County to William and Pauline (Jolkowski) Borowiak. He married Tessie Prososki on Oct. 30, 1927 in St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church at Krakow. They farmed in Nance County 40 years and then moved to Columbus 11 years ago.
He was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society.
Survivors include his wife; son, Clifford Borowiak of York; daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Esther) Tarnick, Columbus; a brother, Frank of Genoa, a sister, Mrs. Zigmund (Stella) Shotkoski of columbus [sic], a half-sister, Mrs. John (Clara) Cich of St. Paul Minn.; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson; two brothers, Walter and John, a half-brother, Anastazy; three half-sisters, Dora Drwol, Klodia Kawa, Mary Prososki.
The Columbus Telegram, March 5, 1979
BUSSEY - Hazel Esther Bussey, 1760 27th Ave., died Saturday at her home following a month's illness. She was 71.
The body was removed from McKown Funeral Home to the Houser Funeral Home in Norfolk, where services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Lou Schweppe will officiate with burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
She was born Oct. 23, 1907, at Glenrock, Wyo., to Henry Ward and Viola Eva Kimball. She was married to Phillip H. Goodman who died in Columbine, Wyo. She later married Sam Bussey on July 1, 1932, at Winner, S.D. and they lived in Norfolk. For the last ten years, Mrs. Bussey has lived in Columbus.
She was a member of the Congregational Church in Norfolk.
She is survived by two sons, Gene Kimball of Sioux City, Iowa, and Les Goodman of Broken Bow, Neb.; two daughters, Mrs. Loreen Bitcon, Omaha, Mrs. Arthur (Neoma) Goodman, Columbus; 12 grandchildren, Mrs. Rich (Judy) Proctor, Mrs. Michael (Vicky) Brainerd, Ed Bitcon, Craig Kimball, Mrs. Jim (Jean) Fisher, Michael Goodman, Terry Nash, Pat Galloway, Gordon Goodman, Steve Goodman, Gary Goodman, Mrs. Mark (Bonnie) Keller; 17 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Lucille) Smith, Mrs. Grace Hartgrave, Mrs. Ralph (Althea) Guest; three brothers, Lloyd Kimmball, Gerald Kimball and Art Kimball.
Preceding her in death were her husbands, Phillip Goodman and Sam Bussey; a granddaughter, Tammy Goodman, a brother, Robert Kimball and a sister, Eunice Grosier.
The family suggess memorials to the Cancer Society and may be mailed to Mrs. A.R. Goodman, 1760 27th Ave. Columbus, 68601.
The Columbus Telegram, March 10, 1979
JAMES - Mrs. Byron A. (Marjorie) James, formerly of Columbus, died Feb. 6 in Marion, Ohio. Funeral services were held there Feb. 10, with burial at Rushtown, Ohio.
Mr. and Mrs. James had lived in Columbus during the 1950s while he was employed by General Telephone Co.
Surviving are her husband; son, David of Forest, Va.; five sisters, Dorothy Thirkettle, Mrs. Ruby Corben, Mrs. Chris Arnold and Mrs. Una Petry, all of Portsmouth, Ohio, Mrs. Enid Cobb of Norris, Tenn.; two grandchildren.
The Columbus Telegram, March 13, 1979
BITTER - Funeral services for Otto Bitter, 96, who died Monday in Columbus Manor, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Creston Baptist Church. Rev. D. Lee Grace will officiate with burial in the Fairview Cemetery at Creston.
Visitation is now in progress at the Gass-Haney Funeral Home and Wednesday from 1 until 2 at the church.
He was born April 27, 1882 in Russia to Leopold and Johanna (Scheffler) Bitter. He lived most of his life time in Creston and attended Creston schools. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Creston Baptist Church.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Loman (Martha) Reitz, of Osmond, Neb., and Mrs. Fred (Emma) Husman of Columbus; eight nieces and nephews.
His parents preceded him in death.
The Columbus Telegram, March 19, 1979
AUSTIN [photo] - Miland [sic] D. Austin died in Omaha Saturday following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church. Rev. John Mikkelsen will officiate. Burial will be in the Columbus Cemetery with Masonic graveside services.
Visiting hours are now in progress until noon Tuesday at Gass-Haney funeral Home. The casket will not be opened at the church.
Milan Dayton Austin was born Jan. 23, 1906, to Issac [sic] Dayton and Myrtle Carter Austin in Shell Lake, Wisc. He came with his parents to Ponca, Neb., at an early age, attending school and graduating from Ponca High.
He enrolled in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, graduating with a BS degree in agronomy and was awarded membership into Phi Beta Kappa honorary society at the same time. In 1935 he completed work for his masters degree in rural economics.
He married Florence Albertson of Alliance, Neb., in 1935. They lived in Blair from 1935 to 1942. While there Mr. Austin assisted in organizing the first Soil Conservation District in Nebraska. In 1942, he was transferred to Newman Grove where he was in charge of the Soil Conservation District there. The next year he came to Columbus as head of the Soil Conservation District.
In 1947 he organized the Austin company which now maintains offices in Lincoln, Bassett, Grant and Columbus.
A Member of the Republican party, Mr. Austin served as Platte County chairman and later as a member of the State Central Committee for several years; was Platte County chairman of the Regan for President committee.
He was active in the Columbus chamber of Commerce, serving as a member of the Board and in most offices, including that of vice-president; a member of and past president of Rotary International.
Mr. Austin helped organize the Columbus Board of Realtors and served as president at one time. He was a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers where, in 1952, he received the designation of Accredited Farm Manager and Rural Appraiser. He served on the Columbus Planning Board until his recent resignation.
An active member of the Methodist Church, he served on the official board for many years and was a member of the building committee where the new church was built. He taught in the church school and was superintendant of Sunday Schools for several years.
He also was a member of Masonic Lodge, Lebanon Lodge 323, York Rite Masons, Shrine, Club "13", O.F.C., Toastmasters, Elks Lodge 1195.
Survivors include his wife, Florence; daughter, Geri; two granddaughters, Lori and Lana Gettman of Lincoln; a brother John Austin, Portage, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters and one brother.
The survivors suggest memorials to the Methodist Church.
The Columbus Telegram, March 31, 1979
KOCH - Funeral services for Mrs. Otto (Nora) Koch, 87, of Rt. 1 Columbus will held at 1:30 p.m. at Gass-Haney funeral Home and at St. John's Lutheran Church of Shell Creek at 2 p.m. The Rev. L. E. Mortensen will officiate.
Mrs. Koch died Friday morning at Columbus Community Hospital. The body will lie in state after 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home.
Mrs. Koch was born Dec. 18, 1891 in Colfax County to John and Helena Will Henke. A lifetime resident of Colfax and Platte Counties, she received her education in Colfax County.
She married Otto H. Koch on March 24, 1925 at St Johns Lutheran Church, Shell Creek and was a lifetime member of the church where she was baptized and confirmed.
She is survived by her husband Otto; one son, Walter J. of Columbus; three daughters, Mrs. Dale (Delores) Kallweit, Platte Center, Mrs. Richard (Elaine) Freudenburg, Madison, Mrs. Frank (Phyllis) Kasal, Rogers; 20 grand children; five great-grand children; one brother, Elton Henke, Phoenix, Ariz.; three sisters, Mrs. Louis (Antonia) Folken, Schuyler, Mrs. John (Leona) Folken, Schuyler, Mrs. Emil (Marie) Schaefer, Columbus.
She was preceded in death by a son, Hugo; daughter Norma; one grandson; four sisters; and two brothers.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 2, 1979
ANDERSON Funeral services for Ann T. Anderson, 2018 6th St., Apt. 4, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at McKown Funeral Chapel. Rev. John Mikkelsen will officiate with burial in Columbus Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson died unexpectedly Saturday evening at her home. She was 50.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Tuesday at McKown Funeral Home.
Born Aug. 8, 1928 at Platte Center, Neb., she was the daughter of John F. and Balbina (Koziol) Matya. She married Maxwell Dean McCormack on Aug. 13, 1949 in Omaha. In Nov. 1963, she married Allen C. Anderson at First Methodist Church in Lincoln. She lived in Lincoln and Columbus, was a housewife and a co-owner of a greenhouse.
She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Jim (Linda) Klawitter, Columbus; son, Gary McCormack, Columbus; two grandchildren, Jamie and Tracy; step-sons, Dale and Alan Anderson of San Leandro, Calif.; step-daughter, Mrs. Robert (Janice) Hayek, Longmont, Colo.; mother Mrs. John (Balbina) Matya, Platte Center; brothers, Frank Matya and Edward Matya of Platte Center; sisters, Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) Soulliere, Mrs. Leo (Sally) Siebler, Mrs. Louis (Alice) Jarecki, all of Platte Center, Mrs. Herman (Florence) Carlson, Fromberg, Mont., Mrs. Leonard (Mary) Legenza and Mrs. Carroll (Betty) Bogus, of Columbus.
She was preceded in death by her father; a son, Vernon; husbands; a brother, Johnny Matya.
The Columbus Telegram, April 3, 1979
JAEGGI - Funeral services for Ida Jaeggi, 92, who died Sunday in Columbus Community Hospital, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. H.M. Rathkamp officiating. Burial will be in the Columbus Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and until noon Thursday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home, then at the church from 1 p.m. until time of service.
She was born in Gruetli on Nov. 8, 1886 to Rudolf and Marianna (Horn) Oppliger. She moved with her parents to a farm southwest of Columbus where she lived until she married Walter C. Jaeggi in 1914, at her farm home. They moved to a farm northeast of Columbus and farmed until 1930.
She was a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Edna) Hage of Tinton Falls, N.J., Mrs. Lloyd (Elfrieda) Jackson, Monroe, Neb., Mrs. Rollo (Helen) Wiebold, Columbus, Mrs. Donald (Doris) Godard, Palm Desert, Calif., two sons, Walter Jr., and Robert, both of Columbus; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Mrs. Herman (Mary) Matthews; three brothers, Rudolf, Fred and Ernest; step-mother; two step-sisters.
The Columbus Telegram, April 5, 1979
BENNEFELD - A 1:45 p.m. family prayer service will be held Friday followed by 2 p.m. funeral services at Peace Lutheran Church for Mrs. Alvin (Louise) Bennefeld. Rev. Ernest Smith will officiate; burial in Columbus Cemetery. Mrs. Bennefeld died Wednesday at her home, 2717 - 19th St.
She will lie in state today after 1:30 p.m. at Gass-Haney Funeral Home until noon Friday, then from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church.
She was the daughter of Robert and Ida (Wurdeman) Schaad, born May 22, 1916 in Platte County north of Columbus. She attended Platte County schools and Christ Lutheran school and married Alvin Bennefeld on Oct. 10, 1035 [sic].
A lifetime resident of Platte and Colfax Counties, she was a member of Peace Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her husband; son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bennefeld of Columbus, and son Richard Bennefeld of Grand Island; sister, Mrs. Leonard (Minnie) Loseke, Columbus; two brothers, Ernest and Hilger Schaad, both of Leigh.
Preceding her in death were her parents; two infant children, Lois Ann and Charles DeVern; a grandson, Robbie Bennefeld; two sisters, Martha and Frieda and a brother and sister in infancy.
The family suggest memorials be directed to the Peace Lutheran Church building fund.
The Columbus Telegram, April 10, 1979
BERG - Janet Ann Berg, 29, 1810 6th St., died Monday evening in the Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha, following two-and-a-half month's illness.
Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bonaventure Church with the Rev. Flavius Czuba officiating. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
She will lie in state after 1 p.m. Wednesday at the McKown Funeral Home where a Scripture service will be held at 7:30 Wednesday evening.
She was born May 4, 1949 at Columbus to Thomas C. and Genevieve C. (McDermott) Berg. She attended St. Bonaventure grade school, Scotus High, and graduated from Kearney State. She taught art in Niobrara for three years and one year at O'Neil before her present employment as artist for Nebraska Public Power District at Columbus.
She was a member of St. Bonaventure Church.
Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Genevieve Berg of Columbus, uncles and aunts.
She was preceded in death by her father in 1975; grandparents, William and Margaret Berg and Barney and Anna McDermott.
The Columbus Telegram, April 16, 1979
LAUGHLIN - Benito Paul (Nick) Laughlin, 82, died Friday night in the Columbus Manor.
Funeral services are set for 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lee Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Columbus Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 4 p.m. today at Gass-Haney Funeral Home.
He was born to Leo and Mary (Brooks) Laughlin at Columbus on Oct. 16, 1896. He was employed with the Union Pacific Railroad from March 10, 1917 until he retired on August 20, 1961. He lived at the Heritage House for seven years before moving to the Columbus Manor.
He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen.
He is survived by a sister, Ruth Delt of Engelwood, Calif.; three nephews, Lee Laughlin, San Leandro, Calif., Robert Laughlin, of Whittier, Calif., and Paul Laughlin of San Diego, Calif.; two nieces, Katheryn Pimental and Ruth McCrea, both of San Leandro, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Roy and George Laughlin, sisters, Lillian and Ruby Wilson.
The Columbus Telegram, April 20, 1979
KEARNEY - Mr. and Mrs. Harold Goodwin have received word of the death of Michael Kearney, 27, who died Wednesday in the automobile accident in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He was the son of former Columbus residents, Mr. and Mrs. D.D. Kearney of Bradley, Ill., and the grandson of Mrs. Velaria Dunning of Shelby and the late A.E. Long of Columbus.
The Columbus Telegram, April 23, 1979
BURNHAM - Mrs. Geneva Burnham died Saturday at her home, 4908 33rd St. Rev. Lee Hicks will conduct 10 a.m. funeral services Tuesday at the Federated Church with burial in the Randolph Cemetery at Randolph, Neb., with Eastern Star graveside services.
Visiting hours are after 2 p.m. today at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Born March 8, 1896 at Aboca, Iowa, she was the daughter of Irwin and Edith (Baer) Porter. She received her education at Carroll, Neb., schools and Wayne State Teachers College. She was married to Glenn Burnham on June 1, 1918 at Broken Bow, Neb., nad lived in the Wayne, Sholes and Randolph areas. She has lived in Columbus for the past nine years.
A member of the Federated Church, she has been a member of the Silver Leaf Chapter of the Eastern Star in Randolph for 46 years.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Don (Maxine) House, and Mrs. Fred (Flo Ann) Manzanres of Longmont, Colo., Marion Burnham, Aurora, Colo., and Nell Burnham of Columbus; seven grandchildren, Brian Dee, Bonnie Jo and Bretta Lou Burnham of Milboro, S.D., Vaughn Glenn and Neal Don House, Charles Glenn and Hal Frederick Sandahl all of Longmont, Colo.; three brothers, Wayne Porter of Arcadia, Neb., Ralph Porter, Ansley, Neb., Jim Porter, Broken Bow.
She was preceded by her husband, a son, Robert Glenn Burnham, Milboro, S.D.,, a brother, Willard Burnham of Burbank, Calif.
The Columbus Telegram, April 27, 1979
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JOHANNES - Funeral services for Otto B. Johannes, 85, 5906 Wirt St., Omaha, who died Wednesday evening in Clarkson Hospital, Omaha, are set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, Columbus. Rev. John Mikkelsen will officiate with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
He lies in state today at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Born July 31, 1893 in Columbus, he was the son of John H. and Louise (Frank) Johannes. He married Edith Boyd on March 17, 1915, and lived in Columbus until moving to Omaha in 1977.
He was owner and opoerater of a locksmith shop in Columbus, and a member of the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department for over 60 years, serving as Chief and in various other offices of the department. He was active in the Nebraska Volunteer Firemans Association and was chairman of the Fire School Committee for 18 years.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Edith of Omaha; son, O. Boyd of Ann Arbor, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Charlotte) Katerges of Newark, Calif., Mrs. Harry (Eletha) Sheldon, Omaha; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Rueter, Mrs. Martha Bushnell and Mrs. Irma Johnson, all of Columbus; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
His parents, three brothers, one sister and two grandsons preceded him in death.
The family suggest memorials to the First United Methodist Church of Columbus.
The Columbus Telegram, April 30, 1979
KORGIE - Patrick J. Korgie, 17, 935 Lovers Lane, died unexpectedly Saturday night in Columbus Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthonys Catholic Church. The rites will be concelebrated by Rev. Clarence Korgie, OFM, uncle of the deceased, Rev. Laurin Buzynnski and Rev. Flavis Czuba, with burial in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
He now lies in state at the McKown Funeral Home where a 7:30 rosary will be prayed this evening.
Born Oct. 14, 1961 at Columbus, he was the son of John P. and Phyllis (Thraen) Korgie He attended Columbus High School and was a member of St. Anthonys Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents; brothers and sisters, William, Kimberly of Omaha, Mike, Columbus, Mrs. Bruce (Jane) Verba, and Jean, Nancy, Sherrill and Joseph, all at home; grandparents, Mrs. Helen Korgie of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Thraen of Fremont, a nephew, Steven.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joseph Korgie.
The family suggests memorials to St. Anthonys Catholic Church.
The Columbus Telegram, May 7, 1979
BARGMANN - Fred Bargmann, Rt. 3, Columbus, died Saturday at his home.
A family prayer service will be held at 10:15 a.m. followed by 10:30 a.m. church service Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. M.W. Goldhammer officiating. Burial will be in Columbus Cemetery.
Visiting hours are now in progress until 9 p.m. at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and Tueday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the church.
He was born Sept. 9, 1895 in Platte County to Henry and Maggie (Clausen) Bargmann and attended Immanuel Country School. He married Emma Becher on Dec. 21, 1919 at Immanuel. He lived north of Columbus and was a retired farmer.
He was an A.S.C. committeeman for many years. He was baptized and confirmed in the Immanuel Lutheran Church.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Willie (Ferne) Strong of Monroe; two grandchildren, Mrs. Rodney (Sally) Jaixen of Genoa and Mrs. John (Cindy) Sorensen, Platte Center; a great-granddaughter; a brother, Roy and a sister, Mrs. Lillie Deyke, both of Columbus.
Preceding him in death were his parents, wife in 1973, a son, Harry of Columbus, brothers, Henry, and a brother in infancy.LAKERS--Services Wednesday for Peter W. Lakers
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Columbus for Peter W. Lakers, 2453 Pershing Road, a longtime leader in local civic, business and church affairs.
Lakers, 82, died unexpectedly at his home Saturday evening. Services will be held at St. Bonaventure Church with the Rev. John Joseph Lakers OFM, a son of Lakers', officiating.
Burial with military honors will be at St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
Visitation hours will be held after 2 p.m. Tuesday at McKown Funeral Home. Rosaries will be said by the Third Order Tuesday at 4 p.m., by the parish at 7:30 p.m. and by the Knights of Columbus at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lakers was born Feb. 23, 1897 at Westphalia, Iowa and attended school in Earling, Iowa.
He served with the U.S. Navy during World War I, receiving a recommendation for Faithful and Loyal Service in 1918 while on the USS Arkansas with the British Navy in European Waters. He was a member of the American Legion for 60 years, serving as service officer for three years.
On May 31, 1927, he was married to Frances Agnes Miller at St. Mary's Church in David City.
A resident of Columbus since Feb. 15, 1924, Lakers worked for the J.C. Penney Co. for 36 years, managing the store for 31 1/2 years before retiring on July 1, 1957.
He was elected to the Consumer Public Power District in 1960, serving for 12 years. He was elected treasurer of Consumers in
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January of 1961.
Lakers also served as a director of Equitable Savings and Loan for 17 years, 12 of those years as vice president.
He promoted the Housing Building Project for Columbus in 1946. In 1969, he became president of the Columbus Home Builders. He worked to promote the Columbian Village Apartments, developing a corporation known as Lakers Industries.
A member of St. Bonaventure Parish, Lakers served three terms as a church trustee and served as chairman of the church bazaar as well as conducting parish finance drives.
He was a past president of the Holy Name Society and was Archdiocesan President for 12 years. He was also a member of the Third Order for 42 years, serving as Prefect.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1918, serving as Grand Knight for two years. He also served on the Knights' State Boys Committee for Youth. He receved the Outstanding Knights of Columbus Member award in 1974.
He also started the first basketball team at St. Bonaventure School before a part-time coach was hired.
In 1957, Lakers helped to start the Three-County Area Opportunity Center for retarded children. That same year he helped to start the Nebraska Eye Bank, now called Nebraska Eye Sight Conservation. He received the Eyes of Nebraska award from the Assoication of Nebraska Optometry in 1974.
A longtime member of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Lakers served as chamber president from 1939-40 and from 1941-42. He served as a director of the chamber in 1928, from 1931-34 and from 1938-41.
In 1961, he was awarded the chamber's Outstanding Community Serivce Award and received the Chamber of Commerce Key Committee Award as chairman of Junior Achievement in Columbus.
Lakers also helped found the Columbus United Fund. He served as the fund's first president and finance chairman from 1941-43.
Active for many years in the Boy and Girl Scouts, Lakers served on the Boy Scout Executive Board beginning in 1930. In 1938, he received the Silver Beaver Award, the highest national award presented by the Boy Scouts.
In 1954-55, Lakers was a member and first chairperson of the Development committee to provide Girl Scouting to the Columbus area. He also served as fiance committee chairman on the first board of directors of the Prairie Hills Girl Scout Council, which was chartered in 1956.
From 1960-62, he was a member of the Site Selection Committee to build and establish a camp for the council. The ground for the camp, now called Camp Crossed Arrows near Nickerson, was purchased in 1963.
In March of this year, Lakers received the "Thanks Badge" from the Prairie Hills Council for his work with the Girl Scouts.
Lakers was also a member of the Lions Club since 1928. He was local president, zone chairman, district governor and assistant district governor. In 1958, he received the Local Lions' Loyalty and Devotion Award.
Other positions held by Lakers include first president of the Community Chest, past president of the Friends of Music and past chairman of the Platte County 4-H Fair.
Lakers is survived by one daughter, Mrs. A.W. (Eleanor) Alexander of Englishtown, N.J.; three sons, Paul Lakers of London, England, the Rev. John Joseph Lakers of Quincy, Ill. and Tom Lakers of Knoxville, Tenn.; two sisters, Leone and Ruth; 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife on Dec. 9, 1978, a son, Robert, three brothers and one sister.
The Columbus Telegram, May 12, 1979
LUTZ - Mary Elizabeth Lutz, 88, 2718 16th St., died Friday, May 11 at the Columbus Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 14, at the Federated Church with the Rev. Lee Hicks officiating.
The body will lie in state after 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Gass-Haney Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Monday.
Lutz was born Dec. 14, 1889 in Columbus, the daughter of Harry Carl and Henrietta Welch Newman. She was the granddaughter of Jonas Welch, who operated an early day mill on Shell Creek.
She attended Columbus schools and graduated from Columbus High School in 1907. She attended Peru State Teacher's College and taught in country schools. She also taught in the third ward school in the city.
She married Albert W. Lutz June 22, 1911 in Columbus and lived in the same home all her life.
She was a member of Harmony Chapter 13, Order of Eastern Star and a Past Worthy Matron of the Chapter. She was a 50-year member of Eastern Star. She was also a long time member of the Republican Womens Club and a member of the Platte County Historical Society.
She was baptized in the Presbyterian church and later became one of the founding members of the Federated where she taught Sunday School and was active in other church activities.
Survivors include: two children, Mrs. Fred (Lucille) Aerni, Columbus and Harry "Bud" Lutz of Belleville, Ill.; one sister, Henrietta Kielion, Cheyenne, Wyo.; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, in 1966.
The Columbus Telegram, May 15, 1979
KURGPEWEIT - Graveside services for Todd Allen Kurpgeweit will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Cemetery in rural Leigh. The Rev. Nathan Houfek will officiate.
He was born May (?) Columbus and died at Columbus Community Hospital. He was the son of Dale and Sheryl Weber Kurpgeweit of rural Creston. He is survived by his parents; brother and sisters, Shanell, Lynn, Michael, Vicki, and Duzie; grandparents Mrs. Clara Kurpgeweit of Leigh and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Weber of Creston, great-grandmother, Mrs. Amelia Hellbusch of Madison.
The Columbus Telegram, May 21, 1979
BAASCH - Rude Baasch, 3029 20th St., died Sunday at the Columbus Community Hospital at the age of 82.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul Rowoldt officiating. Burial will be in Columbus Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday and until noon Wednesday at the Gass-Haney Funeral Home and from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church.
Born Feb. 17, 1897 in Grand Island, he was the son of Ernest and Bertha (Nieburger) Baasch. He attended Seedling Mile School in Hall County and on May 28, 1918, he was married to Mabel Herman at Grand Island.
They lived in Grand Island until 1941 when they moved to Columbus where he was employed with the Lyman-Richey Sand and Gravel until he retired.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a former member of the Eagles.
Survivers [sic] include three daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Maxine) Terry of Grand Island, Mrs. Thomas (Artiese) Verstegin and Francis Drake, both of Columbus; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Elmer Baasch and Daniel (Pete) Baasch, both of Grand Island.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife in 1973; a brother, George of Grand Island.
The family suggests memorials be directed to the Trinity Memorial Fund.
The Columbus Telegram, May 22, 1979
BEHRENS - Adolph Behrens, 2322 7th St., died this morning in Columbus Community Hospital. He was 79.
A family prayer service is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. followed by 10:30 a.m. church services Thursday at Christ Lutheran Church with Rev. Martin Borneman officiating. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran Cemetery.
The body will lie in state after 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Son of Johannes and Amalie (Korte) Behrens, he was born Sept. 5, 1899 in Platte County and attended Christ Lutheran School. He married Marie Borland on Feb. 20, 1930, at Christ Lutheran Church. He farmed north of Columbus until 1971 at which time they moved to Columbus.
He was a lifetime member of Christ Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed. He served as an elder, was a cemetery trustee and a member of the school board.
Surviving are his wife, Marie; three daughters, Mrs. Don (Lorinda) Hellbusch and Mrs. Richard (Vernetta) Bills, both of Columbus, and Mrs. Harvey (Opal) Stout of Bloomfield, Neb.; two sons, Duane and Norman, both of Columbus; 11 grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. emma [sic] Cattau, Martha and Anna Behrens, all of Columbus, Mrs. Oscar (?) (IDa) [sic] Harnapp, K_____.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Rudolph (Clara) Cattau and Mrs. ___ (Louise) Schmidt of Columbus.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Korte will be in charge of Memorials at the church.
The Columbus Telegram, May 26, 1979
BROWN - Helen A. Brown, 80, 650 South Canton, Denver Colo. died Wednesday evening at St. Luke's Hospital in Denver. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Gass-Haney Funeral Home, the Rev. Lee Hicks presiding.
The body will lie in state Saturday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home until the service.
She was born Jan. 26, 1899 at North Bend to John and Victoria (Sedlacek) Cherny. She graduated from the University of Nebraska and attended graduate classes at the University of California at Los Angeles.
She married Harry C. Brown on April 27, 1979 in Liberty, Mo. They lived in Columbus from 1929 until they moved to Denver in 1965.
She taught music in the public school system and private piano lessons. She belonged to a Chapter CH of PEO, Honorary Chapter B of the Order of the Eastern Star, was a past Guardian of Jobs Daughters Bethel 39, a member of Mu Phi Epsilon music sorority and the Federated Church.
She is survived by her husband, Harry C. Brown of Denver; two daughters, Mrs. May Brown O'Dell of Aurora, Colo. and Mrs. Margery Brown Sellers of Littleton, Colo.; a son, John Cherny Brown of San Francisco, Calif.; six grandchildren; a sister, Alice Cherny of North Bend.
Memorials may be sent to the American Diabetes Association of Colorado, 1045 Acoma St., Denver, Colo. 80204 or to the Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church Music Fund, 198_ Dahlia St., Denver, Colo. 80207.
The Columbus Telegram, June 8, 1979
BEIERLE - Funeral services for Alfred C. Beierle, 81 of Columbus, formerly of Richland, who died Thursday at the Columbus Manor, are set for 10:30 a.m. Monday at Gass-Haney Chapel. Rev. Lee Hicks will officiate with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home.
Born May 16, 1898 near Rising City, he was the son of Mike and Carrie (Bock) Beierle. He attended Butler County Schools and on Dec. 20, 1921 he was married to Ada McNair at York. He was a retired farmer and carpenter.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Clayton (Ruth) Saalfeld of Richland; one granddaughter, Mrs. Randy (Kelli) Arnold, Clarkson; brothers, Jeff of Columbus, Clarence of Dix, Neb., Chester of Newulm, Tex., Floyd of Long Beach, Calif., Howard of Riverside, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his wife in 1963; parents, two sisters and one brother.
The Columbus Telegram, June 20, 1979
KAVAN - Emil L. Kavan 1704 1st St., died Tuesday as a result of an automobile accident at Fremont. He was 78.
Funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with the Rev. Bruno Savage officiating. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 Thursday evening at the Gass-Haney funeral Home where the body will lie in state after 1:30 p.m. Thursday
He was born Aug. 17, 1900 in Butler County near Edholm and attended Octavia High School.
He was a retired farmed [sic], having farmed in Colfax County northwest of Schuyler.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
The Columbus Telegram, June 21, 1979
BECKER - A 1:45 p.m. family prayer service, followed by 2 p.m. church services for Willie Becker of 2208 24th St., will be held Saturday at Christ Lutheran Church with Rev. Martin Bornemann officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.
Becker, 73, died Tuesday in Norfolk Community Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Visitation is after 2:30 p.m. Friday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and until noon Saturday, then from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church.
Son of Heinrich and Sophia (Grotelueschen) Becker, he was born Aug. 21, 1905 in Ahlhorn, Germany. He came to America at the age of 23 and worked for different farmers in the Leigh area. On Oct. 4, 1935 he married Bertha Loseke at Christ Lutheran Church and they farmed in the Leigh and Columbus area until 1973 when they moved to Columbus.
He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha; a son, Raymond of Montclair, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Jim (Kathy) Yarrow of Wakefield, Kan.; two grandchildren; a brother, Otto and sisters, Mrs. Gustav (Hanna) Langhorst and Mrs. Frieda Martens, all of Germany.
The Columbus Telegram, June 23, 1979
BRUCKNER - Monday 10 a.m. services are set at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church for Mrs. Leland (Christine Marie) Bruckner, 55, of 1203 Apache Street. She died Friday in Lutheran Medical Center, Omaha.
Rev. Frank Kordek will officiate, with burial in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Rosary service will be 8 p.m. Sunday at McKown Funeral Chapel where visitation begins at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Bruckner was born April 20, 1924 to Harley and Johanna (Abts) Wood of Columbus. She was graduated from Columbus High and married Leland Bruckner Oct. 2, 1942 in Omaha. They farmed in Polk County until moving to Columbus in May, 1978.
She was an inspector at Torin Products, a member of Eagles Auxiliary and St. Bonaventure Church.
Surviving are her husband; daughters, Mrs. John (Sharon) Haley and Mrs. Larry (Annette) Bomberger, both of Shelby; six grandchildren; sisters, Maxine Graham of Columbus, Mrs. Jack (Phyllis) Shipman of Bellevue, Idaho; stepfather, Perry Purchase; nieces and nephews.
Her parents, two brothers and one grandchild preceded her in death.
The Columbus Telegram, June 25, 1979
KOLBUSH - Lawrence D. Kolbush, 56, died unexpectedly on May 30, 1979 in Spokane, Wash. He was a former Columbus resident and a graduate of St. Bonaventure High School, Class of 1940. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II.
He was born Nov. 17, 1922 at Scotia, Neb.
Graveside services were held Thursday, June 14, at 10 a.m. at the Holy Cross Cemetery at Spokane, Wash., with Rev. Bernard L. Schiller officiating.
Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Stanley (Katherine) Kolbush of Columbus, five sister, Syliva Beck, Mrs. Howard (Amelia) Delarm, and Helen Trundle, all of Columbus, and Loretta Adams of Grand Island and Mrs. Richard (Theodora) Paulsen of Arlington, Va.; three brothers, Gerald of Albuquerque, N.M., Alvin Columbus, and William of Pacagoula, Miss.
He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Kollbush [sic].LOSEKE - William Loseke 88, of Leigh, died Saturday at the Columbus Community Hospital.
His funeral will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Leigh, with the Rev. Keith Pearson officiating. Burial follows at the Creston-Fairview Cemetery.
His body will lie in state after 2 p.m. today and Tuesday from 12:30 to 1:30 at the church.
He was born Sept. 22, 1890 in Colfax County to Gerhart and Minnie (Lusche) Loseke. He attended school in Colfax County.
On Feb. 25, 1917 he married Lulu Lueschen at St. Paul Lutheran Church in rural Leigh.
Loseke lived nearly all of his live [sic] in Leigh, where he was a mechanic for Spanhake Implement. He moved to Columbus in November 1977.
He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church.
He is survived by daughters, Mrs. Frank (Romona) Garofolo of Omaha, Mrs. Sylvester (Arlene) Hald of Omaha, Mrs. Ronald (LaVonne) Miller of Springfield, Ore., Mrs. Charles (Shirley) Hoar of Sherwood, Ore.; sons Vernon of Littleton, Colo., Roger of Omaha, Glenn of Columbus, and Roland of Gainesville, Fla.
He is also survived by a brother, Otto, of Columbus and sisters Mrs. Julius (Alma) Asche of Columbus, Mrs Bertha Schlueter of Norfolk, and Mrs. Elmer (Lizzie) Busse of Leigh. He has 21 suviving [sic] grandchildren and 17 surviving great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife in 1964, an infant son and an infant daughter, his parents, three brothers and one sister.
The Columbus Telegram, June 27, 1979
BROWN - Funeral services for former Columbus resident Harry Craig Brown, 650 __ Clinton, Denver, Colo., are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Gass-Haney Chapel. Rev. Lee Hicks will be officiating; interment in Columbus Cemetery with Masonic and Military graveside services.
Mr. Brown, 82, died Tuesday in Cherry Creek Nursing Center in Aurora, Colo.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Sunday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home.
He was born Nov. 14, 1896 at Columbus to Ellis G. and Rosa Belle (Phillips) Brown and attended Columbus High School. He lived at Columbus until 1965 when he moved to Denver. He was employed by the Union Pacific from 1916 to 1960. He was married to Helen Cherny on April 27, 1929 at Liberty, Mo., who preceded him in death on May 23, 1979.
He was a member of the Navy Submarine Service, serving in World War I. He was also a member of the Brotherhood of Railway, Steamship and Airline Clerks, Hartma [sic] Post of American Legion, Lebanon Lodge 323 AF and AM, 32nd Degree Mason, and Knights Templar.
Surviving are three children, Mrs. Mary Brown O'Dell of Aurora, Colo., Marjorie Brown Sellers, Littleton, Colo., and John Cherny Brown of San Francisco, Calif.; six grandchildren; five brothers and sisters, Mrs. Ruth Grimes and Mrs. Clara Kluck of Columbus, Mrs. Helen Dover, Lighthouse Point, Fla., Ellis Brown of Omaha and J. Brown of Alexandria, Va.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters, Cora Lisko, Bennett, Colo., Ralph of Omaha, Carroll of Dallas, Tex., George and Howard, both of Columbus.
The family suggests memorials to the Columbus Family Y.
The Columbus Telegram, June 28, 1979
KELLMAN - Former Columbus resident Bruno A. Kellman, 88, of Bonner Springs, Kans., died Wednesday at Olathe, Kan., following a brief illness.
Mass was held today at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bonner Springs, Kans., and there will be a 1 p.m. service Friday at McKown Funeral Home with Rev. Flavius Czuba officiating. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
He was born Oct. 6, 1890. He married Katherine Kamin on May 27, 1936 in St. Bernard Church. He lived in Columbus and worked for the Columbus Cemetery until the death of his wife on April 18, 1972 at which time he went to live with his daughter.
He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Bob (Rose Marie) Jackson of DeSoto, Kans., two grandsons, Todd and Bob Jr.
Preceding him in death were his parents and wife, Katherine.
The Columbus Telegram, July 5, 1979
BREESE - Funeral services for Mrs. L.W. (Anna) Breese, 81, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Gass-Haney Chapel; burial in Roselawn Cemetery. Rev. Phillip Zarling will officiate. Mrs. Breese died Tuesday morning at her home at Gerrard Courts.
Visitation is now in progress at the funeral home.
She was born Jan. 12, 1898 near Leigh, Neb., to John and Sophie (Schlotzhauer) Hoessel and attended Platte County District 23 and St. Paul Church's school at rural Leigh. She was married to Lester W. Breese and following their marriage, they lived in Fremont until 1958 when they moved to Columbus for a short time, later moving to Lincoln. In 1964, they returned to Columbus.
She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Synod, in Columbus.
Survivors include a son, Robert W. Brese of Columbus; daughter, Mrs. Eldean Kechely, Lincoln; four grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. A.N. (Sophie) Gerhold of Omaha.
Preceding her in death were her husband in 1970; four brothers, William and Henry Hoessel of Columbus, Arthur of Leigh and Gus of Platte Center; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Hefti and Mrs. Emma Bruhn, both of Columbus, and Mrs. Hulda Jenny of Leigh.
The Columbus Telegram, July 10, 1979
BRUBAKER - Gilbert G. (Gil) Brubaker, formerly of Columbus, died June 27 at North Little Rock, Ark.
White residing in Columbus he was the Internal Revenue Agent for 17 years and a public accountant for five years.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; daughter, Nancy (Mrs. John Fusie) of Westminster, Colo., and one grandson.
Funeral services and burial were at Corydon, Iowa, on June 30.
The Columbus Telegram, July 12, 1979
ADKISSON Lorena Jusina Adkisson, 54, of Aurora died Tuesday in Omaha after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Messiah Lutheran Church in Aurora, the Rev. James Gleason officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Higby Mortuary in Aurora. Burial will be at Shelby Cemetery in Shelby.
Mrs. Adkisson was born May 3, 1925 in Columbus, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schreiber. She was raised in the Columbus vicinity and graduated from Kramer High School in Columbus in 1943. She married Oscar "Gene" Adkisson on Sept. 24, 1947 in Columbus. The family moved to Aurora in 1969.
Survivors include her husbnd, [sic] one daughter, Mrs. Beverly Hamm of Kansas City, Mo.; one son, Dale of Aurora, her mother, Mrs. Hulda Schreiber of Columbus and brother Marvin.
The Columbus Telegram, July 16, 1979
ATKINSON Jerry W. Atkinson, 78 of Grand Island, died unexpectedly at his home Saturday.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Apsel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home in Grand Island. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery at 3 p.m.
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
He was born Jan. 7, 1901 at David City to George and Ellen (Mathewson) Atkinson and attended the Pleasanton, Neb., school system.
He married Hattie Willet on Feb. 14, 1923 at Sumner and they lived in Dawson County until 1945 when they moved to Columbus where he worked for Nash Finch. He transferred to Grand Island in 1956. His first wife died in 1965 and in 1967 he married Delia Livingston in Omaha and they have since lived in Grand Island.
Survivors include his wife, Delia; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Verna Mae) Toy of Omaha, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Krueger, Barstow, Calif.; two sons, Richard of Valley, Neb., Harold of Omaha; two granddaughters raised by the Atkinsons, Mrs. Connie Sgagias of Oxton Hill, Md., and Mrs. Bruce (Donna) Rasmussen, Grand Island; two step-daughters, Mrs. Roy (Inez) Juett of Grand Island, Mrs. Jerry (Verna Belle) Cornelius of Chapman, Neb.; two step-sons, Wayne Livingston, Central City, Sherley Livingston, Grand Island; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Nelson, La Va Hotsprings, Idaho, Mrs. Winnie Kulhanek, Cody, Wyo.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hattie; parents; brother and two grandchildren.
The Columbus Telegram, July 17, 1979
BYARS - Funeral services for Lloyd L. Byars were held at 2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church with Rev. John Mikkelsen officiating. The body was cremated with burial in David City Cemetery.
Mr. Byars, 69, died Friday in the Butler County Hospital following a three-year illness.
He was born June 8, 1910 on a farm near Colby, Kans., to Lewis J. and Anna S. (Bohaty) Byars. He moved to David City in 1919 and lived on a farm his family purchased. He graduated from David City High School.
On July 10, 1945, he married Ilene Nichols in Denver, Colo. They moved to Columbus, Neb., in 1946 where he owned Byars Tractor Service. In 1954 he moved to Idaho Springs, Colo., and was owner of Byars Clothing Store for 10 years and then moved to Park Rapids, Minn. where he managed Fuller Tackle Shop for seven years. He retired to Mesa, Ariz., for a year when he became ill and returned to Columbus in 1976.
He was a member of the Methodist Church; Masonic Lodge, Idaho Springs, Colo.; Past President of Lions Club, Idaho, Springs; Mayor Idaho Springs for four years.
Survivors include his wife, Ilene; two sons, Donald and wife, Becky of Indianola, Iowa, and Thomas and wife, Pam of Oakes, N.D.; six grandchildren, Brian, Wendy and Sean Byars of Indianola, Iowa, and Jason, Molly and Katie Byars of Oakes, N.D.; two aunts, Clara Pascoe, Long Beach, Calif., and Elizabeth Koch of David City.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The Telegram regrets this obituary did not arrive in time for Saturday or Monday's publication.BECKER - Mrs. Karl A. (Ruby) Becker, 93, resident of Columbus most of her life, died Sunday at the Crowell Home, Blair, where she had resided the last 12 years.
Rev. Lee Hicks will conduct 1 p.m. Wednesday services at Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel, where visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Columbus Cemetery.
Mrs. Becker was born in Columbus Dec. 26, 1885, to Julius and Julia Rasmussen. She married Karl Becker Nov. 4, 1908 and he preceded her in death in 1969.
She is survived by two sons, Karl W. of Columbus, Ohio; Frank of Prairie Village, Kan.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The Columbus Telegram, July 19, 1979
BUSS - There will be a 10:15 a.m. family prayer service, followed by 10:30 a.m. church services Friday for Walter A. Buss, 65, who died Wednesday at Columbus Community Hospital. Rev. Ernest Smith will conduct the services at Peace Lutheran Church with burial to follow in Roselawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. today at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and on Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
He was born Dec. 10, 1913 at Columbus, the son of Henry and Elsie (Bakenhus) Buss. He attended public and Christ Lutheran Schools and graduated from Kramer High in 1931 and from Concordia College at Seward in 1934.
He married Violet Held on June 29, 1938 at Columbus. He taught in parochal [sic] schools in Vernon, Tex., Leigh, Neb., and Carleton, Neb. At the time of his death his employment was with Art Printery.
A member of Peace Lutheran Church, he was baptized Jan. 4, 1914 by Rev. Denninger and was confirmed in 1927 by Rev. J.P. Kuehnert at Christ Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Violet; two children, Mike of Lincoln, Mrs. Lynn (Cheryl) Strohs of Marysville, Kans.; four grandchildren; two brothers, Henry of Columbus and Edward of Ulysses, Kans.; two sisters, Alma Buss and Mrs. Walter (Louise) Blessen, both of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family suggests memorials to: The Lutheran Family Social Service; Peace Lutheran Building Fund; or the Cancer Society.
The Columbus Telegram, July 23, 1979
BAKENHUS - Arthur H. Bakenhus Sr., 71, Rt. 3, Columbus, died Saturday evening in the Columbus Community Hospital. A 1:45 p.m. family prayer service followed by 2 p.m. church services are set for Tuesday at Christ Lutheran Church with Rev. Martin Bornemann officiating. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation is now in progress at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, and from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church.
He was born May 28, 19_0 [sic] in Platte County, the son of Edward and Meta (Buss) Bakenhaus [sic]. He attended District 35 School, Christ Lutheran, Columbus High and Midland College. He married Olga Saalfeld on Oct. 12, 1929 at Lexington, Neb., and farmed 7 1/2 miles northwest of Columbus where he spent his entire life.
He was a member of District 35 School Board, Shell Creek Township Board, a leader of Cornhusker Livestock 4-H Club for 10 years, and a past president and director of Nebraska Shorthorn Association.
He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran where he served as trustee.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Arthur Jr., and Luther, both of Columbus; a daughter, Mrs. James (Susan) Vaughan, Norfolk; six grandchildren, Spring, Ivy and Edward Bakenhus, and Vaden, Sonja and Troy Vaughan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother; two grandchildren.BLOOM - Former Columbus resident, Al Bloom, 80 of Clarenda, Iowa, died there Saturday.
Funeral servces [sic] are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tueday in Clarenda.
While living in Columbus, he was employed as a salesman for KC Auto Supply.
Survivors include his wife, Esther, three children and several great-grandchildren.
The Columbus Telegram, July 24, 1979
BRYAN - Harold L. Bryan, 2716 27th St., died Monday afternoon at his home. He was 72.
A family prayer service will be held at 10:15 a.m. and church services at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Rev. M.W. Goldhammer will officiate; burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
He was born Oct. 13, 1906, at Monroe, Neb., the son of Arthur G. and Grace (Coffey) Bryan. He was a graduate of Columbus High School and attended National School in Los Angeles Calif. He married Esther M. Leffers on Sept. 27, 1940 at St. John's Lutheran Church 14 miles north of Columbus and has lived most of his life in the Columbus area. After retiring from Cengas as divison plant manager, he was employed by Gilmore Engineers.
He was a former member of Toastmasters; a member of Lutheran Laymen League, Couple Clubs and Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Surviving are his wife Esther of Columbus; two daughter, Mrs. DAniel [sic] (Karen) Frerking of Corder, Mo., Cynthia Bryan, Columbus; three grandchildren, Patrick, Philip and Nathan Frerking; a brother, Keith Bryan of Columbus; one sister, Mrs. Hervey [sic] (Lola) Thomas of Grand Island.
His parents preceded him in death.
The Columbus Telegram, July 30, 1979
LANGAN - Islay M. Langan of Monroe, Neb., died Sunday in Columbus Community Hospital at the age of 60.
The body was cremated today and a memorial service will be scheduled at a later time.
McKown Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She was born April 23, 1919 at Brainard, Minn. Her father was Roy Hale. She attended Brainard High School and in September 1961, she married Mike B. Langan and they made their home at Monroe.
She is survived by her husband; two step-sons, Ralph and Milton of Columbus; two step-daughters, Ruth of Minnesota and Edna of Colorado; five sisters and four brothers.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother and one sister.
The Columbus Telegram, August 1, 1979
KALLHOFF - Stacy Lynn Kalhoff died Tuesday in the University Hospital in Omaha. She was the 10-week-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Kallhoff of 3619 14th St.
Funeral services are set for 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Isdore's Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Gutgsell officiating. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
Friends may pay their respects from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at McKown Funeral Home.
She was born to David and Janice (Gaver) Kallhoff on May 17, 1979 at Columbus, and is survived by her parents; two sisters, Wendy and Karrie; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kallhoff of Petersburg, and Mrs. Helen Jeruzal of Columbus.[Photo of Leonard M. Jones]
JONES - Funeral services for Leonard Mark (Lennie) Jones, 87, 1554 28th Ave., who died Monday in Columbus Community Hospital, will be held at the Gass-Haney Chapel Thursday at 10 a.m. with burial in the Roselawn Cemetery.
He will lie in state after 7 p.m. this evening at the funeral home.
Mr. Jones, the son of William S. and Clara (Leonard) Jones, was born June 15, 1892 at Elm Creek, Neb. He married Letha Isabella Robinson on June 13, 1923 at Seward. A retired boilermaker for the Union Pacific Railroad where he worked from 1911 to 1959, he has lived in Columbus for the past 60 years. He was also employed by the City Water Departmnt from 1959 to 1969.
He was a member of the following organizations: Platte County Historical Society; Union Pacific Oldtimers; W.Y. Bissell Hose Company for 60 years. He was an instructor for Junior Fire Patrol; served as Assistant Fire Chief from 1930 to 1941 and as Fire Chief from 1941 to 1942.
He received the Award of Merit from Ak-Sar-Ben for Outstanding Firemanship in 1968 and again in 1975; the Ak-Sar-Ben Firemanship award on May 18, 1975; the Eagles Firefighters Outstanding Firemanship award in 1976; the Knights of Columbus Certificate of Merit in 1978.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he and his wife, Isabella had their marriage solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Mrs. John (Jolene) Waite of Layton, Utah, Mrs. Roy (Virginia) Rogers of Omaha, and Mrs. Carl (Franwil) Ayes, Grand Island; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers; a sister and one grandchild.
The Columbus Telegram, August 14, 1979
BERENDS - Funeral services for Emma Berends of Platte Center, are set for 10 a.m. Thursday, preceded by a 9:45 a.m. family prayer service. Rev. Tom Wink will conduct the rites at St. John Lutheran Church 14 miles north of Columbus with burial in St. John's Cemetery.
She died Monday in Columbus Manor at the age of 74.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church.
She was born Sept. 9, 1904 at Platte County to Theodore R. and Tena (Rosendahl) Berends. She attended St. John's parochal [sic] school and was a lifetime resident and homemaker of Platte County.
She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and the LWML.
Survivors include thre brothers, Martin, Columbus, Elmer, Platte Center and Lewis of Mt. Vernon, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Faldean (Agnes) Lagler, Grand, [sic] Neb., Mrs. Ray (Norma) Lavender, Riverside, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Walter (Viola) Berends, Columbus; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Walter of Columbus; tf o [sic] sisters, Mrs. Frank (Louise) Lilienthal, and Mrs. Herman (Hilda) Behle.
The Columbus Telegram, August 18 (?), 1979
BRADLEY - Addie P. Bradley, 82, longtime Columbus resident and civic leader died Tuesday afternoon at St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha.
Funeral services will be 1_ a.m. Friday at St. Bonaventure Church with Rev. Flavius Czuba officiating. Graveside rites will be held in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
She will lie in state after 2 p.m. Thursday at Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel and a rosary is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
She was the widow of the later Elmer L. Bradley, longtime Columbus banker and civic leader who preceded Mrs. Bradley in death in August, 1977.
Born near Chase in Chase County, Neb. on May 14, 1896, Mrs. Bradley was the daughter of the late Theodore Clark Spangler and Lizzie Benson. She attended grade school in Chase County and four years of high school at Hastings, Neb., graduating in June, 1913. She then taught rural schools in Chase County for three years and at grade schools at Imperial, Neb. She was elected County Superintendent of Chase County in December 1916 and held that position until June, 1920 when she resigned to marry Elmer Bradley of Shickley on June 30, 1920.
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley moved to Columbus in 1938 when Mr. Bradley became president of the Columbus Bank and Trust Company.
Mrs. Bradley was active in many civic and church affairs in Columbus. She was a member of St. Anne's and was an active member of the P.T.A. Her past associations have been with the American Legion Auxiliary, the Gray Ladies, Columbus Art Association and the St. Mary Hospital Auxiliary. She was an active member of the Leaf and Petal Garden Club until a few months before her death.
Her hobby interests were varied. She was an active participant in photography, golf, genealogy, travel, nature study and oil and china painting. An avid nature lover, a hobby she shared with her late husband, she classified and catalogued more than eight hundred species of wild flowers and was, for many years, a counselor for nature merit badges for the Boy Scouts of America. She worked closely with youth groups in the Boy and Girl Scouts, and counseled chidren at the Opportunity Center.
Survivors include sons, Elmer L. Jr. of Howells, Paul F. of Columbus and Thomas J. of Leigh; daughter, Mrs. Harold J. (Jean) Luchtel of Columbus. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter, Betty Bradley of Omaha.
The Columbus Telegram, August 23, 1979
BOETTCHER - Funeral services for Mrs. Walter (Elsa) Boettcher, 1560 28th Ave., are set for 10 a.m. Friday at Grace Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Columbus Cemetery with Rev. Philip Harris officiating.
Mrs. Boettcher, 92, died Monday at Mory Val [sic] Nursing Home.
She was born Sept. 3, 1886 at Columbus to Emil and Anna (Hoppe) Pohl. She attended Columbus schools and married Walter Boettcher on Feb. 4, 1913 at Columbus where she was a lifetime resident. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church.
A daughter, Mrs. Carl (Gretchen) Schumacher of Rapid City survives along with three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, Otto of Fremont, Emil and Arthur, both of Columbus, and a sister, Mrs. Frank (Meta) Wurdeman of Columbus.
The Columbus Telegram, August 27, 1979
KAVICH - Mrs. Phil (Sally) Kavich, 2754 29th Ave. Columbus, died Sunday at the Clarkson Hospital in Omaha at the age of 69.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Beth-El Cemetery, 84th and L Sts., Omaha.
Born Aug. 31, 1909 in Omaha, she is survived by her husband, Phillip of Columbus; son Lloyd, Columbus; daughter, Benita Glover, Gillette, Wyo.; five grand-children.BOSAK - Della K. Bosak, 58, of 2770 13th Ave. East, died Sunday in Methodist Hospital, Omaha. She had been ill for three weeks.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bonaventure Church, Columbus. Rev. Flavius Czuba, OFM, will officiate with burial in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at McKown Funeral Home where visitation will be after 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Daughter of Andrew and Clara (Niedbalski) Volnek, she was born March 5, 1921, at Greeley County, Neb. She attended schools at Cedar Rapids and married Frank C. Bosak on Feb. 27, 1943 at Fort Ord, Calif.
They farmed in Genoa until 1956, when they moved to Columbus. She was a member of Christian Mother of St. Bonaventure Church.
Surving [sic] are her husband, Frank, Columbus; daughters, Sharon Peterson, Mrs. Kenneth (Barbara) Osborne Jr., Mrs. Dave (Elaine) Schmid, Eileen Lilienthal, son, Richard Bosak, all of Columbus; sisters, Mrs. Archie (Ester) Lennan, Topanga, Calif., Mrs. Louis (Frances) Czuba, Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Parry, both of Columbus, Mrs. Steve (Margaret) Bosak, Genoa, Mrs. Frank (Virginia) Konwinski Jr., Silver Creek; brothers, Frank Volnek of Fremont, Pet [sic], Mike and Andy Volnek, all of Columbus; eight grandchildren.
The Columbus Telegram, September 1, 1979
LACHNIT - Resident of Columbus Manor, Mrs. Lena Lachnit, died Friday in the Columbus Hospital at the age of 98. She had been a resident of Cedar Rapids until moving to Columbus in 1972.
Wednesday 10:30 a.m. funeral services are set at St. Anthony Catholic church, Cedar Rapids, with burial in the parish cemetery. Rev. R.H. Nienaber will officiate.
She will lie in state at McKown Funeral Home, Columbus, from 1 p.m. Tuesday until 9 a.m. Wednesday and at the church after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Rosary service will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at McKown Chapel.
Daughter of William and Catherine (Homscheid) Bellinghausen, she was born Feb. 4, 1881, at McHenry, Ill. She attended St. Francis School, Humphrey, and married John B. Lachnit on July 19, 1899, at St. Mary Catholic Church, rural Humphrey. They moved to Cedar Rapids in 1907.
A member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Mrs. Lachnit was the last surviving Gold Star Mother in the Cedar Rapids unit.
Surviving are six sons, Frank of Riverside, Ill., Leonard of Cottage Hills, Ill., Lawrence of Torrance, Calif., Joseph of Columbus, Anthony of River Grove, Ill., Walter of Federal Way, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Paproski of Columbus, Mrs. Harold (Evelyn) Snyder of Villa Park, Ill. 24 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband and six sons, Vincent, Edward, Albert, Raymond, Herman and Martin.
The Columbus Telegram, September 4, 1979
BROWN - Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday with burial in Columbus Cemetery for Dale Brown, 4509 Blondo St., Omaha, who died Sunday.
He was married to Mabel Nauenburg of Columbus.
The Columbus Telegram, September 13, 1979
KALLWEIT - Herman E. Kallweit, 126 W. Parkway, died unexpectedly this morning in Columbus Community Hospital. He was 73. Funeral services are set for 1:30 p.m. Friday at Gass-Haeny funeral Home until 11:30 Saturday and from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the church.
Born Sept. 17, 1903 at Grand Prairie Township in Platte County, he was the son of Otto and Lena (Mohrmann) Kallweit. He attended District 49 in Platte County and married Martha Brunken on June 13, 1923 at Creston.
He farmed in Grand Prairie Township until 1965 when he retired and moved to Columbus. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Lyle (Luella) Alswager, Rt. 1, Columbus; two sons, Don and Leroy, both of Rt. 2, Humphrey; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sister, Mrs. Charles (Irene) Baumgart, Humphrey, Mrs. Ed (Elsie) Hanssen, Sioux Falls, S.D.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mrs. Art (Martha) Baumgart of Pierre, S.D.
The Columbus Telegram, September 19, 1979
AHRENS Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Ahrens are set for 3 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. M.W. Goldhammer officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Ahrens, 86, died Tuesday in her home at 1403 15th St.
Visitation will be after 2:30 p..m. today and until 1 p.m. Thursday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and from 2 to 3 p.m at the church.
She was born May 22, 1893 in Platte County to Frederich and Magdalena (Karlin) Mueller and attended schools in Platte County. She married Edward H. Ahrens on June 29, 1914 at Christ Lutheran Church. They farmed north of Columbus until 1933 at which time they moved into Columbus where she worked for Dale Electronics.
She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church; the Ladies Aid and Sewing Circle.
Survivors include three children, Mrs. Ed (Mildred) Guenther, Delmer and Orville; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Ahrens and Mrs. Rose Held, all of Columbus.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Edward; three brothers, Adolph, Karl and Albert; four sisters, Mrs. Alfred (Myn) Berchtold, Mrs. Fred (Magdalena) Eggers, Mrs. Edwin (Emma) Ahrens and Mrs. Frank (Martha) Aerni.
Memorials may be directed to the Cancer Fund or Immanuel Lutheran Church.
The Columbus Telegram, September 25, 1979
ABBOTT Funeral services for Dallas D. Abbott, 3511 20th St., are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday and will be conducted by Rev. John Ludvik at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Brainard, Neb. Interment will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery.
Mr. Abbott, 57, died Monday at Columbus Community Hospital.
Visitation is today at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and on Wednesday from 8 to 9 a.m. Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:30.
He was born at Rising City on July 26, 1922, to Charles and Gladys Holderness Abbott. He attended Rising City Schools and Milford Technical School. He married Marcella Svoboda on May 23, 1942 in Omaha, Neb.
The Columbus Telegram, October 1, 1979
BARJENBRUCH - Oliver Barjenbruch, of 112 W. Parkway, died Saturday in Columbus Manor at the age of 70.
Rev. M.W. Goldhammer will conduct 1 p.m. funeral services Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church; burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Leigh.
Visitation is after 3:30 p.m. today at Gass-Haney Funeral Home until 11 a.m., Tuesday, and from 12 to 1 p.m. at the church.
Son of Karl and Wilhelmina (Johannes) Barjenbruch, he was born Oct. 1, 1908 at Leigh. He attended Zion Lutheran at Leigh and graduated from Leigh High and Grand Island Business College. He married Esther Fuchs on June 7, 1939 at Grace Lutheran Church at Norfolk.
He lived at Leigh where he was employed as a bookkeeper for Spanhake Oil Company and also worked at the Bank of Leigh for eight years. In 1948 he moved to Columbus and was employed at First National Bank and Trust Company for 25 years as a loan officer in the personal loan department until he retired in 1974.
A former Leigh village clerk and treasurer, he was also a retired member of the Leigh Volunteer Fire Department, was active in Cub and Boy Scout[s] and participated in United Fund drives.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Olin and Peggy Barjenbruch of Columbia, Mo.; a sister, Pauline Barjenbruch and brother Martin Barjenbruch, both of Leigh.
His parents, and two brothers, Adolf and Arnold, preceded him in death.
The Columbus Telegram, October 2, 1979
JOHNSON - Mrs. Dale (Eileen) Johnson, 57, 4720 Hill Crest, died Monday in the Columbus Community Hospital.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Federated Church with Rev. Lee Hicks officiating.
Mrs. Johnson was born April 13, 1922 at Magnet, Neb., to Elmer and Ethel (Bloomquist) Henrickson. She was a graduate of Magnet High School and Wayne State College.
She married Dale E. Johnson on Oct. 2, 1943 at New Concord, Ohio, and they came to Columbus from Lake Geneva Wis. in 1972.
She has been active in the Columbus Hospital Auxiliary and was presently serving on the Community Hospital Board. She was also active in church organizations of the Federated Church where she was a member.
She is survived by her husband; sons, Daryl of Columbus, Douglas of Alameda, Calif.; daughter, Mrs. Larry (Linda) Olson; three grandchildren; her mother; three sisters and two brothers. Her father preceded her in death.
Memorials may be directed to the Federated Church Memorial Fund.
The Columbus Telegram, October 8, 1979
BOLTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Kenneth (Esther) A. Bolton, 38, 1222 8th St., were held at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church with burial in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
Mrs. Bolton died Friday in Columbus Community Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born April 16, 1951 at Genoa, Neb., she was the daughter of Alex Kula and Mary (Jurkoski) Kula. She graduated from Silver Creek High School and married Kenneth Bolton on Jan. 8, 1966 at Krakow, Neb. She lived in Columbus and was a housewife. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters, and St. Theresa Sodality.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth; three daughters, Trina, Trudy and Roxann at home; mother, Mary Kula, Columbus; three brothers, Edward Kula of Fullerton, Eugene Kula of Silver Creek, and Edwin Kula of Osceola; six sisters, Edna Kula and Mrs. Kenneth (Eleanor) Zulkoski, both of Columbus, Mrs. Daniel (Emily) Bialas, Mrs. Tony (Elaine) Paczosa, Mrs. Richard (Elizabeth) Kush and Mrs. Gary (Eugenia) Ferris, all of Silver Creek; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded by her father, Alex.
The Columbus Telegram, October 9, 1979
BOCK - Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Bock, 93, of Bellwood are set for 2 p.m. Thurday [sic] at Gass-Haney Chapel with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. The Rev. John Mikkelsen will officiate.
Mrs. Bock died Monday at Columbus Manor.
Visitation will be after 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
The daughter of Frank and Caroline Siedel, she was born March 15, 1886 in Germany. She attended Butler County School and married Frank Bock on Feb. 19, 1908 at St. Anthony Church in Polk County.
A lifetime resident of Butler County, she is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Paul (Elsie) Kruse, Mrs. Fred (Irene) Brase, Mrs. Ben (Velma) Hopkins, all of Bellwood, Mrs. Harry (Anna) Conrad, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mrs. Walter (Margaret) Pieters of Schuyler; sons, Frank Jr., of Bellwood, Roy of Columbus; _4 (34?) grandchildren; __ (38?) great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. John (Della) Zohners and Mrs. John (Minnie) Poelfel, Columbus.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Harold of Bellwood, Leo of Omaha; two brothers and two sisters.
The Columbus Telegram, October 10, 1979
JOHNSON - Barbara Joy Johnson, 16, Rt. 1, Columbus, died Monday as a result of an automobile accident on a gravel road 10 miles north of Columbus.
Rev. William Effa will conduct 10:30 a.m. funeral services Thursday at Shell Creek Baptist Church with burial in Shell Creek Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 1:30 p.m. today at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and on Thursday from 9:30 until time of service at the church.
She was born to Eugene B. and Beatrice (Keener) Johnson on Sept. 8, 1963 in Long Beach, Calif., and lived there until moving to the Columbus area a year ago. A junior at Lakeview, she was a member of the Lakeview Pep Club.
Surviving are her parents, E. Ben Johnson and Toni Johnson; a brother, Ben Jr., at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Reynolds, El Toro, Calif.
Her mother preceded her in death.LUTJENS - Services for Mrs. Lloyd (Marilyn) Lutjens, 45, rural Platte Center, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church. The rites will be conducted by Rev. H.M. Rathkamp with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Lutjens died Monday evening as result of an automboile accident 10 miles north on a Platte County road.
She now lies in state at McKown Funeral Home until noon Thursday, then at the church from 1 to 2 p.m.
She was born Nov. 22, 1933 at Platte Center to Ralph W. and Ruth (Burrows) VonBergen. She receved her education from Platte Center High and Wayne State Teachers College.
She married Lloyd Lutjens on Aug. 15, 1954 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbus, and they lived on a farm in Shell Creek Township. At the time of her death, she was employed as a school teacher at District 84, was a member of the American Legion Auxiliay [sic] at Platte Center and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband Lloyd; sons, Thomas of Platte Center; and Daniel at home; daughter, Jody Lutjens at home; grandchild Jason; a brother, Dean Von Bergen, Moville, Iowa; a sister, Mrs. William (Barbara) Keeley of Aurora, Colo.
She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister.
The family suggests memorials to the Trinity Lutheran Memorial Fund or the doner's [sic] choice.
The Columbus Telegram, October 22, 1979
BURES - Leo F. Bures, 70, died suddenly Sunday at Schuyler Memorial Hospital. He had had a heart condition for the past three years.
Services for Bures, of 1622 16th St., Columbus, are Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. The Rev. Russ Monza officiates. Burial is at St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
He will lie in state at the McKown Funeral Home after 1 p.m. Tuesday. A rosary for Bures will be recited at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
He was born Dec. 12, 1908 at Schuyler to Frank B. and Cathrine (Mares) Bures. He attended Schuyler Schools.
On Sept. 12, 1933 he married Margaret Speicher in St. Bonaventure Church.
He and his wife lived in Schuyler and Columbus. He worked [as] a service man for Montgomery Wards for 27 years and at Behlen Manufacturing for 10 years until retiring three years ago.
He was active in civil defense, the Mars Net radio club and REACT radio club. He had been a Ham radio operator all his life.
He was a Schuyler fireman while residing there. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Church.
Survivors are his wife, Margaret; two daughters, Mrs. Roland (Joyce) Albright of Omaha, and Mrs. Edwin (Janet) Novotny Jr., of Clarkson; two sons, Robert and John of Columbus and seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The Columbus Telegram, October 24, 1979
BISSON - Funeral services for Mrs. Earl (Lillie) Bisson, 73, of Platte Center will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Luke's United Church of Christ. Rev. Lee Hicks will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Bisson died Sunday at Columbus Manor.
She will lie in state after 1:30 p.m. today in the Gass-Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Mrs. Bisson was born July 7, 1906, in Colfax County, the daughter of Samuel Mueller and Lena Egger Mueller. She was educated in the Platte County District Three School.
On Sept. 14, 1930, she married Earl Bisson in the Evangelical and Reformed Church of Columbus. The couple spent their first 10 years together in Oconee and moved to Platte Center in 1940.
Her husband died on Dec. 28, 1978.
Mrs. Bisson worked at the Platte County Fair for many years registering gardening exhibits and also worked at the lunch stand at the Columbus Races for many years.
She was a member of the Oak Leaf Extension Club, St. Luke's United Church of Christ and Rebekah Circle.
Survivors include three sons, Carroll Bisson and Kenneth Bisson, both of Columbus, and Elwin Bisson, stationed with the Naval Reserve Readiness Command at Industrial Airport, Kan.; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Edward Mueller, Floyd Mueller and Walter Mueller, all of Columbus; two sisters, Mrs. William (Hulda) Klink and Mrs. Gottlieb (Helen) Abegglen, both of Columbus.
She was preceded [in] death by her parents and her husband.
The family is suggesting memorials be sent to either the St. Luke's building fund or to a charity of the donor's choice.
The Columbus Telegram, October 25, 1979
LUX - William Lux, 81, 106 South Parkway, died Oct. 23, at Columbus Manor after a prolonged illness.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at St. Bonaventure Church, Columbus. The Rev. Father Flavius Czuba, Michael Gutgsell and the Rev. Bill Hettinger will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
The body will lie in state at 1 p.m. Thursday at the McKown Funeral Home, Columbus.
There will be a 7:30 p.m. Scripture Service Thursday at the Funeral Home.
Lux was born Nov. 2, 1897 on a farm near Suprise [sic], Nebr., the son of Gerhardt and Eva Lux. He married Viola C. Hastert Jan. 28, 1928 at St. Mary's Catheral, Lincoln.
As a young man, Lux worked in Oregon and California. He spent two years in Columbia, South America with Standard Oil. Later, he owned and operated a sand and gravel business in North Bend, Nebr. from 1928 to 1948.
While in North Bend, he was active in all community affairs serving as mayor, president of the Chamber of Commerce, president of the Lions Club, president of the Gun Club and organized the Boy Scouts of America.
He moved to Columbus in 1949 where he built and operated the Pawnee Motel. After selling the motel, he was a Platte County Supervisor for 11 years.
During that time, he inaugurated a program to asphalt county roads, proposed a mill levy to build the Court House addition, served as board chairman and made other contributions to county government.
He was an active member of the Lions Club, former member of the Elks Club, Chamber of Commerce and the Izaak Walton League.
He was also state president of the Nebraska Lincoln Highway U.S. 30 Association and spoke in Nebraska and surrounding states promoting Highway 30 improvements.
His hobbies included fishing and hunting. He has been a member of St. Bonaventure Church where he was active over the years as a trustee and Holy Name Society member.
He is survived by his wife, Viola, a married son Richard, who is a professor of Scripture Studies in Wisconsin, and three grandchildren.
He was preceeded [sic] in death by his parents and five brothers.
The Columbus Telegram, October 30, 1979
KNOWLTON - Funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church for Jeffrey Wayne Knowlton, 16, Monroe, who died in a motorcycle accident Sunday.
Rev. M.W. Goldhammer will officiate, with burial in Gruetli Cemetery. Visitation is in progress at Gass-Haney Funeral chapel, where a prayer service is set for 7 p.m. today.
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A Junior at Monroe High School, Jeffrey was active in all sports, as well as music, drama and other school activites. He worked for Gerhold Co. during the summer.
Son of Robert and Fern (Reese) Knowlton, he was born in Columbus June 29, 1963, and lived at Monroe. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his parents; brother, Jory; sisters, Becky and Mrs. Tim (Lori) Baxa; and nephew, Matthew, all of Monroe.
He was preceded in death by an infant brother, David, and his grandparents, Herman Reese, Ruel & Anna Knowlton.
The Columbus Telegram, November 2, 1979
BOTHE--Area industry pioneer dies
One of the pioneers of Columbus area industrial development is dead.
Henry B. Bothe, 76, of 2221 18th St. died Wednesday in Columbus Memorial Hospital. He had been ill for several years.
Bothe, originally from Lindsay, began his business career as manager of a grain elevator there.
And, before he retired in 1971, he had taken a hand in the founding of three industries in this area.
He was a founder and served as vice president of Habco Manufacturing Co., a founder and officer of Dale Electronics and one of the co-owners of B&W Manufacturing Co.
Funeral services for Bothe will be held at 10 a.m. in St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. Father Flavius Czuba will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
A rosary for the Knights of Columbus will be said Friday at 7 p.m. A family rosary will be said the same night at 7:30 p.m.
Bothe was born in Lindsay on Sept. 19, 1903. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Bothe. He was educated in the Holy Family School in Lindsay and lived in the community until 1945 when he moved to Columbus.
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On March 30, 1937 he married Josephine Mesersmith. She survives.
Other survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Jim (Mary Catherine) Beller of Lindsay, Mrs. Jim (Jo Ann) Roberts of St. Edward, Mrs. Ray (Donna) Barton of Wahoo and Mrs. Bob (Sue) Placke of Kearney; one son, James Bothe of Columbus, two brothers, Joseph Bothe and William Bothe, both of Columbus; three sisters, Mary Bothe of Lindsay, Mrs. Lawrence Olson of Lindsay and Sister Bernalien of West Point; and 14 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers.
Memorials may be sent to St. Bonaventure Elementary School.
The Columbus Telegram, November 3, 1979
ASCHE Services will be held Sunday for Thomas David Asche, age 4, of Rt. 7, Columbus, who died Thursday morning.
A 1: 45 p.m. prayer service will precede the 2 p.m. funeral rites at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. M.W. Goldhammer officiating. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation hours are 3 p.m. today until noon Sunday at Gass Haney Funeral Chapel; 1-2 p.m. Sunday at church.
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The Columbus Telegram, November 5, 1979
LANGAN - Ralph P. Langan, 59, 862 22nd Ave., died today in Columbus Community Hospital. He had been ill for three months.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Church with Rev. Laurin Buzynski officiating. Military graveside services and burial will be in St. Bonaventures [sic] Cemetery.
He will lie in state after 1 p.m. Wednesday at McKown Funeral Home where Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Son of Mike B. and Minnie (Kamm) Langan, he was born June 30, 1920 at Platte Center, Neb. He graduated from high school and joined the United States Army, 4th Calvary Unit and served for five years, of which three years were spent in Germany during World War II.
On Nov. 27, 1945, he married Monica Merten at Platte Center. He lived in Platte Center and Columbus and was employed as a lead man for Behlen Manufacturing Company.
He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the V.F.W.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Paul of the United States Navy, and John of Lincoln; a daughter, Mrs. Ken (Judy) Petermann; seven grandchildren; father, Mike of Monroe; a brother, Milton of Columbus; two sisters, Mrs. Adolph (Edna) Wozny of Colorado and Mrs. Arthur (Ruth) Weiss of Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by his mother and one sister, Mrs. Alex (Delia) Allison.
The Columbus Telegram, November 8, 1979
KJONEGAARD - Merle D. Kjonegaard, 49, died Monday in Phoenix, Ariz. He is the brother of Ron Kjonegaard of Columbus. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday in Volin, S.D, at the Lutheran Church.KOSCH--Banker dies unexpectedly
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DAVID CITY - Paul Kosch, 67, president of the First national Bank here died unexpectedly Thursday Death came at him=s home on Wagner Lakes near Columbus.
Kosch was still active in First National affairs at the time of his death and was thought to be in good health. "This was all very sudden," said Lee Snell, executive vice president of the bank.
"It was a total surprise," according to Jim Howe, another bank officer.
Kosch spent his whole career in the same bank, starting at First National in 1939. "He was just a bookkeeper, I think," Howe said. "He was here 46 years last September."
After advancing through all levels of bank management, Kosch became First National's president 20 years ago in 1959. "His leadership in the community and in the bank will really be missed," Howe said. But, the death will probably cause little change in bank operations, he said.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic church here and burial will be in the church cemetery. Msgr. A.J. Lisko will officiate.
Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the David City Memorial Chapel and a rosary will be said there at 7:30 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Kosch; three daughters, Mrs. Don (Judy) Dworak and Mrs. Charles (Janet) Jura, both of Columbus and Mrs. Dana (Jane) Trowbridge of David City; two brothers, Arthur Kosch of David City and John Kosch of Loveland, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. John (Imogene) Perkins of Kimball, sister Elothari, OSF, of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. James (Catherine) Dalton Scottsbluff; and three grandchildren.
The Columbus Telegram, November 21, 1979
LABENS - A family prayer service is scheduled for 1:45 p.m. Friday, and a church service at 2 for Gustav (Gus) Labens of Route 1, Columbus.
The services will be in St. John Lutheran Church, Shell Creek, with the Rev. L.E. Mortensen officiating. Burial is in Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation is after 4 p.m. Thursday, until 11:30 a.m. Friday at Gass Haney Funeral Home, and from 1 p.m. to 2 at the church.
He was born Aug. 9, 1891 to Carl and Augusta (Benning) Labens in Platte County. He was educated at Platte County District 2 School.
On July 31, 1935, he married Minnie Siefken at St. John Lutheran Church of Shell Creek. He was a retired farmer, and lifetime resident of Platte County. He was a member of St. John Lutheran of Shell Creek.
Survivors are his wife, Minnie; a brother, Albert, of Columbus; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Carl and William of Columbus; five sisters, Annie Labens of Columbus; Mrs. William (Minnie) Meyer of Columbus; Mrs. Elias (Marie) Hunt of Omaha; Mrs. Herman (Emma) Ahrens of Leigh; and Mrs. Adolph (Louise) Zybach of Columbus.
The Columbus Telegram, December 17, 1979
KUNTZELMAN - Graveside funeral services for Alicia ann Kuntzelman, age one day, of Columbus were held today at 4 p.m. in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Father Flavius Czuba officiated.
The child, the daughter of Terry Kuntzelman and Hazel (Kosch) Kuntzelman of Columbus, died Sunday in Columbus Community Hospital.
She was born Saturday at the hospital.
Survivors include her parents; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kuntzelman and Mr. and Mrs. Alois Kosch, all of Columbus.
The Columbus Telegram, December 19, 1979
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KLUCK - Services for Garry Kluck, 37, of Route 1, Columbus will be 11 a.m. Thursday. Kluck died in an accident early Monday morning.
The Rev. Lee Hicks, the Rev. Dick Staats, Father Ken Schmitz and the Rev. Cindy Wakeman will all be officiating.
Burial will be in the Columbus Cemetery.
Visitation is after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gass-Haney funeral Home and Thursday at the church until service time.
He was born Oct. 29, 1942 in Columbus to A. Glenn and Georgianne (Bruhn) Kluck. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1960 and from Midland College in 1965 with a bachelor of business administration degree. He married Dianne Dempewolf on July 18, 1964 in Tustin, Calif. The couple lived in Platte and Colfax Counties, where he was a cattle feeder.
He was a member of the Dist. 84 School Board, and formerly served on the Columbus Community Hospital Board. He was a pilot and former member of Sky Roamers, and was affiliated with the Federated Church.
Survivors are: His wife, Dianne, of Route 1 Columbus; daughter Kristine and son Nathan both living at home, father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Kluck of Richland; a brother Galen of Richland; a sister Mrs. Marion (Genene) Sepulveda, of Momaroneck, N.Y.; and a grandmother Mrs. Georgianne Kluck and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bruhn of Columbus and Arthur Kluck of Richland. [remainder not copied]