Obits 2009 - Burt Co.

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Fremont Tribune - Mon. 5 Jan 2009
Evelyn L. RAMSEY, 82 (photo)
Born 7 Sep 1926, Lyons, NE. Parents: Harry E. & Emma (Osberg) Cates. 1944 grad. of Lyons HS. 25 Nov 1947: Married Garland Ramsey at Lyons. They farmed. Mrs. Ramsey died Thurs., 1 Jan 2009 at South Sioux City, NE. Visitation: Today at Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons, NE. Service: Tues., Memorial United Methodist Church. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Survivors: 2 daughters, 10 gch., 9 g-gch.; a sister-in-law. Predeceased by her husband (2 Jan 2000).

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 6 Jan 2009

Verval J. Rogers, 106 (photo)

Born 12 Dec 1902 on farm near Woodbine, IA. Parents: Wayland & Minnie (Shreeves) Willey. 1920 grad. of Lyons HS, NE. 12 Jul 1928: Married Charles J. Rogers at Sioux City, IA. 1934: Moved to Oakland, CA; later moved to Dutch Flats, CA. Charles died in 1956. Vervel returned to NE some time later. She died Sat. 3 Jan 2009 at Lyons, NE. Service: Wed., First Presbyterian Church, Lyons. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons, NE. Survivors: 2 nephews. Memorials: First Presbyterian Church. Predeceased by her husband; 4 brothers & 3 sisters.

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 20 Jan 2009
Doris M. NELSON, 92 (photo)
Born 8 Sep 1916 near Oakland, NE. Parents: Arthur & Alida (Bordson) Nelson. Grad. of Oakland HS. 13 Dec 1939: Married Carl H. Nelson at Florence. They farmed near Oakland, Craig & Uehling, NE. 1966: Moved to Cottonwood Co., MN. "Harry" died 14 Feb 1997. Doris moved to Oakland, NE. She died Fri. 16 Jan 2009 at Oakland. Vistation: 27 Jan at Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland. Survice: 28 Jan at Elim Lutheran Church near Hooper, NE. Burial: Swaburg Cemetery near Hooper. Survivors: 3 sons, 8 gch., many g-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by an infant brother, a g-gson.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Mon. 26 Jan 2009

Warren L. LARSON, 59

Born 16 Dec 1949, Oakland, NE. Parents: Carrol & Julia H. (Greenwood) Larson. Went to school at Uehling, NE. Vietnam War: US Army. Truck driver. Resident of Herman, NE. Died Fri. 23 Jan 2009 at Fremont, NE. Service: Tues 27 Jan at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Blair, NE. Burial: Uehling Baptist Cemetery. Survivors: 2 brothers. Predeceased by his parents.

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 27 Jan 2009
Donald E. BACON, 86 (photo)
Born 10 Jan 1923 on farm northeast of Lyons, NE. Parents: William L. & Neta (Pond) Bacon. 1940 grad. of Blackbird HS. 1942: Married at Dakota City, NE. They lived in Cheyenne, WY; then returned to farm in Nebraska. Cafe owner. Died Sun. 25 Jan 2009 at home in Lyons, NE. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Wed., Bethany Lutheran Church, Lyons. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, 2 daughters, 2 sons, 11 gch., 17 g-gch; 2 brothers. Predeceased by his sister, a brother & a brother-in-law. Memorials: Lyons Volunteer Fire and Rescue; Bethany Lutheran Church.

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Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 5 Feb 2009
Nancy Faye LANDHOLM, 83 (photo)
Born 11 Mar 1925, Oakland, NE. Parents: Frank & Blanche (Smithson) Peden). 1943 grad. of Oakland HS. 1 Apr 1949: Married James Landholm at Hiawatha, KS. He died 3 Mar 1970. Nancy remained in Oakland, NE until 1974; moved to LaVista, NE. 2001: She moved to Fremont, NE where she died Tues. 3 Feb 2009. Service: Fri., First United Methodist Church in Oakland. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements: Moser Memorial Chapels. Survivors: 3 sons, 2 daughters, 10 gch., 4 g-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by her husband & her parents.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Fri. 6 Feb 2009

Roy WOODS, 60

Born 17 Sep 1948, Oakland, CA. Parents: Chester & Peggy (White) Woods. Grew up in Alaska. 1993: Married at Blair, NE. They lived in Rockford, Ill., until moved to Tekamah in Sep 2008. He died Tues. 3 Feb 2009 at hospital in Onawa, IA. Service was Mon., 9 Feb at Untied Methodisth Church, Tekamah. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: His wife, a step-son; 3 brothers & a sister.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise & Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 5 Feb 2009
Patricia A. NELSON, 81 (photo)
Born 8 Oct 19127, Laurel, NE. Parents: Raymond & Maude (Clark) Larson. Abt. 1932, family moved to Oakland, NE. 1944 grad. of Oakland HS. Teacher. 10 Apr 1949: Married J. Emery Nelson at Oakland, NE. Moved to Blair, NE. Emery died 23 Aug 1993. Patricia died Mon., 2 Feb 2009 at Blair. Visitation: Today, Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home in Arlington. Service: Fri. at Grace United Methodist Church, Kennard, NE. Burial: Blair Cemetery. Survivors: A son, a daughter, 5 gch., 6 g-gch.; other relatives. Predeceased by her husband; her parents, a brother William Larson; a great-grandson. Memorials: Crowell Memorial Home, Blair and First United Methodist Church in Blair.

Fremont Tribune - Sat. 14 Feb 2009
Ruth JAHNEL, 96 (photo)
Born 25 Sep 1912, Blair, NE. Parents: Robert Lee & Christina (Sorensen) Widener. 1930 grad. of Blair HS. Teacher. 20 Dec 1941: Married Walter Wm. Jahnel of Tekamah at Omaha, NE. She died Thurs., 12 Feb 2009 at Blair. Visitation: Mon., Campbell-Aman Funeral Home,Blair. Service: Tues., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tekamah. Burial: Blaisr Cemetery. Survivors: 2 daughters, 3 gch., 10 g-gch. Memorials: The church, & Tekamah Fire Department.

Norfolk Daily News - Wed. 18 Feb 2009
Marc Duane WHISINNAND, 59 (photo)

Born 20 Jul 1949, Oakland, NE. Parents: Duane & Eldora (Anderson) Whissinnand. Grad. of Lyons HS. Served in 185th Iowa Air Nat'l. Guard. 1974: Married at Norfolk, NE. Resident of Norfolk. Retired from Nucor, still working. "He died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in a traffic accident in Douglas County." Survivors: His wife, 2 sons, a daughter; 3 sisters; his in-laws.

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 24 Feb 2009
Todd R. BENNER, 61 (photo)
Born 13 Sep 1947 Oakland, NE. Parents: Charles & Florence (Bradenburg) Benner. 1965 grad. of Scribner HS. Grad. of Kearney State College. Teacher. 1995: Moved to Lincoln, NE. Died Mon. 16 Feb 2009. Service was Sat. at the Congregation Church, United Church of Christ, Scribner. Burial in Scribner Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services, Oakland. Survivors: 2 sisters, 2 brothers.

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Fremont Tribune - Sat. 7 Mar 2009
Lavonne V. JOHNSON, 79 (photo)
Born 7 Oct 1929 near Wakefield, NE. Parents: Emmet & F. Dorothy (Swenson) Erickson. 1947 grad. of Lyons HS. Teacher (3 yrs), secretary. 7 Oct 1951: Married Stanley C. Johnson at Oakland, NE. They had a dairy farm near Oakland. Stanley died in Oct 2000. Lavonne died Thurs., 5 Mar 2009 at Oakland. Visitation: Sun., Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland. Service: Mon., Salem Covenant Church near Oakland. Burial at Oakland Cemetery at later date. Survivors: A son, 3 brothers; a sister-in-law. Predeceased by her husband & a brother-in-law.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise, Fremont Tribune - Mon. 9 Mar 2009
Robert D. RAVER, 56

Born 2 May 1952, West Point, NE. Parents: Roger & Sue Raver. 1970 grad. of Oakland-Craig HS. Married in 1981 at Baltic, SD. They lived in Tekamah. He died Fri. 6 Mar 2009 at Tekamah. Service: Thurs., Craig Community Auditorium. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: His wife, a son; his parents; 2 sisters, a brother; a sister-in-law. Predeceased by 2 sisters.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 16 Mar 2009
Freda Emma JOHNSON, 97
Born 10 Jul 1911 at Oakland, NE. Parents: Herman & Christiana (Kindschuh) Koehler. 1930 grad. of Oakland HS. 3 Oct 1935: Married Elmer L. Johnson at Oakland. They farmed until 1950 when moved to Fremont, NE. Secretary, bookkeeper. She died Sat., 14 Mar 2009 at Fremont, NE. Visitation: Today, Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont. Service: Tues., Sinai Lutheran Church, Fremont. Burial: Memorial Cemetery, Fremont. Survivors: A daughter, a daughter-in-law; 5 gch., 2 step-gch., 7 gg-gch. Predeceased by her husband (Dec. 2, 1997); son Donald (August 2007); 2 sisters, 3 brothers (including her twin Fred Koehler). Memorials to the church.

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 24 Mar 2009
Esther H. NELSON, 101
Born 4 Mar 1908 in Burt Co., near Craig, NE. Parents: Nels & Hilma (Nelson) Johnson. Grad. of Craig HS; and Drake University (IA). 17 Sep 1939: Married Kenneth Nelson at Oakland, NE. Teacher in NE & IA. 1981: Moved to Fremont, NE. Kenneth died in 1987. Mrs. Nelson died Sat., 21 Mar 2009 at Fremont, NE. Visitation: Wed., Ludvigsen Mortuary. Service: Thurs., First Lutheran Church, Fremont. Burial: Memorial Cemetery. Survivors: 2 nieces & their children, cousins. Predeceased by her husband; her 2 brothers - Carl & Walter Johnson. Memorials: Alpha Delta Kappa Honorary Teacher’s Sorority Scholarship Fund, or First Lutheran Church.

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Fremont Tribune - Wed. 1 Apr 2009
Marie S. ANDERSON, 88
Born 16 Jun 1920 on farm west of Oakland, NE. Parents: Sigfrid & Selma (Peterson) Carlson. Grad. of Oakland HS. 7 Jan 1939: Married Kermit W. Anderson. They settled west of Oakland, NE. She was active in Salem Evangelical Covenant Church. Kermit died 29 Dec 1993. Marie died Mon., 30 Mar 2009 at Oakland, NE. Visitation: Thurs., Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Fri., First Baptist Church, Oakland. Burial: Salem Cemetery near town. Survivors: 2 sons, 2 daughters, 13 gch., 24 g-gch, 3 gg-gch.; 2 sisters. Predeceased by her husband; 3 brothers, a daughter & other relatives.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 8 Apr 2009
Ronald L. GOURLEY, 67 (photo)
Born 6 Jul 1941, Webster County, Missouri. US Army during Vietnam War. Truck driver. Resident of Nebraska City, NE. Died Sun., 5 Apr 2009 in Omaha, NE. Memorial service: Fri., Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland, NE. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Survivors: 2 daughters, 4 gch.; 3 brothers; 4 sisters. Predeceased by a sister & an infant brother; 2 brothers-in-law. Memorials: American Cancer Society.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 8 Apr 2009
Violet M. LOWTHER, 79 (photo)
Born 5 Mar 1930, Montevido, MN. Grad. of Tekamah HS. Moved to Fremont, NE. 7 Jul 1951: Married George Lowther at Fremont, NE. He died 20 May 2005. She died Tues., 7 Apr 2009 at hospital in Omaha, NE. Visitation: Thurs., Dugan Funeral Chapel, Fremont. Service: Fri., Fremont Berean Bible Church. Survivors: 3 sons, 3 gch.; a brother & a sister. Memorials to the church.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 9 Apr 2009
William A. NELSON Jr., 96 (photo)
Born 26 Nov 1912, Omaha, NE. Parents: William & Dagmar (Beckman) Nelson. Family moved to Oakland, NE. He married in 1930. WW II: Safety engineer at Mead Bomb Loading Plant. Worked for his father's Ford dealorship in Oakland. 1963: Moved to Omaha, NE. Died there Mon., 6 Apr 2009. Service: Sat., Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, a daughter, a son, 3 gch., 5 g-gch; a sister & her husband. Predeceased by 2 sisters & a gch. Memorials: American Cancer Society.

Fremont Tribune - Sun. 19 Apr 2009
JoAnn MARION, 69
Born 30 Jan 1940, Oakland, NE. Parents: Allan & Vivian (Carlson) Stamm. Taught in Lincoln, NE. 27 Oct 1978: Married Dr. L.M. Marion at Maryville, MO. She died there Thurs., 16 Apr 2009. Visitation: Today, Bram Funeral Home. Service: Sun., First United Methodist Church, Maryville. Burial: Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, MO. Survived by her husband. Predeceased by her parents. Memorials: JoAnn Marion Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Northwest Foundation, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 23 Apr 2009
Brenda S. HAGEDORN, 44 (photo)
Born 31 Aug 1964, Pomona, CA. Parents: Ray & Cynthia (Garner) Vela. Lived with her mother & step-father in Oakland, NE. 1982: Grad. of Oakland-Craig HS. 1983: Married Scott Hagedorn; later divorced. She died Tues., 21 Apr 2009 at Fremont, NE. Memorial service: Fri., First Lutheran Church, Fremont. Burial: Salem Cemetery near Oakland, NE. Survived by her mother & stepfather; a grandmother; a daughter & her husband.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 27 Apr 2009
Verna I. JACKSON, 97 (photo)

Born 25 Aug 1911, Lebanon, MO. Parents: James & Delia Dinkins. 20 Jan 1934: Married Lloyd Jackson at Papillion, NE. They lived east of Tekamah, NE. She died Thurs., 23 Apr 2009 at Tekamah, NE. Service: Today at First Presbyterian Church. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: A son & his wife, 3 gch. 2 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband; a brother & a sister. Memorials: Chatt Sr. Citizen Center & the church.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 27 Apr 2009
Mary Jane McKENZIE, 82 (photo)
Born 30 Apr 1926, Geneseo, IL. Parents: Hugh & Nell (Bowman) Denton. Grew up in Burt Co., NE. Grad. of Oakland HS & Wayne State College. Teacher, beautician, business owner. 14 Jun 1950: Married Richard McKenzie at Oakland, NE. She died Fri., 24 Apr 2009 at Oakland. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Services, Oakland. Service: Tues., First United Methodist Church Oakland. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Survived by a daughter & her husband. Predeceased by her husband; 3 sisters & 5 brothers.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 30 Apr 2009
Jack R. BRYANT, 82 (photo)
Born 6 Oct 1926, Tekamah, NE. Parents: Gordon & Ann (Radcliffe) Bryant. 1944 grad. of Tekamah Public Schools. 1945-46: US Merchant Marines. 1950 grad. of UN. Later grad. of Univ. of CO. 1951-53: USAF. Worked in NE & IA as teacher/coach. Resident of Tekamah. Died Tues. 28 Apr at Golden Living Center. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Fri., First Presbyterian Church. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Survivors: Nieces & nephews. Predeceased by a brother & a sister. Memorials to First Presbyterian Church, Tekamah Rescue Squad and Burt County Museum.

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Fremont Tribune - Fri. 1 May 2009
Elmer A. ANDERSON, 100

Born 19 Apr 1909 on farm northeast of Bristow, NE. Parents: John Werner & Selma Alfrida (Carlson) Anderson. 15 Sep 1937: Married Gladys Johnson. They farmed - near Pender, West Point & Oakland, NE. 1991: Moved to Oakland, NE. He died Wed., 29 Apr 2009 at Oakland. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Service, Oakland. Service: Sat., Salem Covenant Church near Oakland. Burial: Church cemetery. Survivors: 2 sons, 4 gch., 8 g-gch. Predeceased by his wife, 2 sons, a gch., 2 g-gch.; 3 brothers & 2 sisters. Memorials to "Salem Covenant Church and Oakland Heights."

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 4 May 2009
Ray E. PETERSON, 64

Born 31 Dec 1944, Lyons, NE. Parents: Earl L. & Edith (Robbins) Peterson. 1962 grad. of Lyons HS. Served in US Navy. Married in 1965 & moved to Norfolk, VA. They returned to farm near Lyons, NE. He died Fri., 1 May 2009 at hospital in Sioux City, IA. Service: Tues., Bethany Lutheran Church, Lyons. Burial at Lyons Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Home. Survivors: His wife, 2 daughters, 5 gch.; 2 sisters, 3 brothers. Memorials to Lyons Community Foundation, Lyons Rescue Squad and Bethany Lutheran Church.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 7 May 2009
Florence M. REWINKEL, 91 (photo)
Born 31 Oct 1917 near Oakland, NE. Parents: Einar & Marie (Gustavson) Carlson. Housekeeper. Moved to Omaha, and later to Denver. 4 Mar 1944: Married Roland Rewinkel of Lyons, NE. They farmed south of Lyons. Moved to Tekamah. She died Tues., 5 May 2009 at Oakland, NE. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Fri., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tekamah, NE. Burial: St. John’s Cemetery near Lyons, NE. Survivors: Her husband, a son, a daughter, 4 gch., 4 g-gch.; 2 sisters. Predeceased by a sister. Memorials to Tekamah Fire and Rescue.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 14 May 2009
Dorothy W. YOWELL, 89
Born 19 Oct 1919 on farm in Benson area near Omaha, NE. Parents: Victor & Margaret (Petersen) Williams. 1932: Family moved to farm east of Herman, NE. 1937 grad. of Herman HS. Attended Dana College at Blair, NE. Teacher. 12 Jul 1941: Married Allan O. Yowell at Yuma, AZ. After war they lived at Herman, NE. She died Tues., 12 May 2009 at Oakland, NE. Visitation: Fri., Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Sat., Salem Covenant Church near Oakland, NE. Burial: Herman Cemetery. Survivors: 2 daughters, a son, 8 gch, 5 g-gch.; 2 sisters. Predeceased by her husband & a sister. Memorials: "Eastern Star Chapter No. 126 of Herman, the Chatt Center in Tekamah and Oakland Assisted Living."

Fremont Tribune - Sun. 17 May 2009
Darrell O. CARLSON, 79
Born 13 Dec 1929, Lyons, NE. Parents: Oscar & Anna (Nelson) Carlson. Grad. of HS in Burt County. 1950-1954: USAF.Farmed in Burt Co., then worked at Brand Hydraulics. Metal fabricator. 15 Oct 1963: Married Lucille Hickman at Fremont, NE; she died 1 Dec 2006. Married a second time in 2008. Resident of Mead, NE for 29 years. Died Fri., 15 May 2009 at Fremont, NE. Visitation: Mon., Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont. Service: Tues., United Methodist Church, Wahoo, NE. Burial at later date in Oakland Cemetery.Survivors: His second wife; a son, a daughter; 11 gch., 14 g-gch; 2 stepsons, 3 stepdaughters; a brother & 2 sisters. Predeceased by his first wife & his parents.

Fremont Tribune - Sun. 17 May 2009
Eldred Leroy CARLSON, 78
Born 30 Jan 1931, Oakland, NE. Parents: Gust & Hilda (Erickson) Carlson. Attended Oakland HS. 1952-60: USAF. Painter. Died Thurs., 14 May 2009 at Oakland, NE. Service: Mon., First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oakland, NE. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral SErvices. Survivors: 2 brothers, nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his parents, a brother, a sister.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Mon. 18 May 2009
Elmer Olin SHEETS, 93

Born 28 Dec 1915, Herman, NE. Parents: Daniel & Lucy (Kimball) Sheets. 1934 grad. of Herman HS. 5 Nov 1938: Married Malay De Modlin at Mount Ayr, Iowa. 1944-45: US Army. Employed by Tekseed Hybrid Co.He died Thurs. 14 May 2009 at Tekamah, NE. Service: Tues., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tekamah. Burial at the city cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Home. Survivors: 2 daughters & their spouses, 9 gch., 16 g-gch., 1 gg-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by his wife; a son, Elmer Jr.; a gch.; 5 brothers & 5 sisters. "Memorials are suggested to the VFW and American Legion, Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Tekamah Rescue Squad."

Fremont Tribune (photo) - Wed., 28 May 2009; Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Thurs. 28 May 2009
Yvonne B. MAGILL, 74

Born 22 Oct 1934, Oakland, NE. Parents: Carl Ellory & Gladys (Johnson) Rennerfeldt. 1952 grad. of Oakland HS. 10 Jun 1967: Married Robert A. Magill at Tekamah, NE. They lived in Tekamah. Bank teller. She died Mon. 25 May 2009 at Oakland following a stroke. Service: Fri. 29 May at United Methodist Church, Tekamah. Burial will be private, at Herman Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services, Tekamah. Survivors: Her husband, 6 sons, 15 gch. 1 g-gch.; 2 sisters & a brother. Predeceased by her parents and her sister Bev.

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Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 4 Jun 2009
Stephen F. SOK, 77 (photo)

Born 2 Dec 1931, Sherman Co., NE. Parents: John & Anna (Augustyn) Sok. 1948 grad. of Tekamah HS. 1956: Married. Served in US Army. Farmer in Tekamah-Craig area. He died Sat. 30 May 2009 at VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT. Service: Fri., St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Lyons, NE. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: His wife, 4 sons, 3 daughters, 17n gch.; several siblings. Predeceased by a brother, 2 brothers-in-law and a daughter-in-law.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 17 Jun 2009

William R. GILL, 93 (photo)

Born 9 Dec 1915, Benson, NE. Parents: Charles & Stella (Deland) Gill. Grew up at Ainsworth & Craig, NE. WW II: US Coast Guard (Pacific). Retired Commander living in St. Louis. Married - wife Gerry is deceased. William died 13 Jun 2009 in MO. Graveside service will be Tues. at Tekamah Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: 3 children, 4 gch.; a brother, 2 sisters. Memorials: The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800.

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Fremont Tribune - Wed. 8 Jul 2009
Marian L. ANDERSON, 91 (photo)
Born 10 Oct 1917, Cuming Co., NE. Parents: Andrew P. & Emma M. (Erickson) Olson. 21 Aug 1937: Married Carl H. Anderson. They lived near Oakland, NE; moved into town. She died Fri. 3 Jul 2009 at Oakland, NE. Visitation: Thurs., Pelan Funeral Services, Oakland. Service: Fri., First United Methodist Church, Oakland. Burial: Westside Cemetery near Oakland, NE. Survivors: 3 daughters, 2 sons, 15 gch., 21 g-gch. Predeceased by her husband; 2 sons; 2 sisters, 4 brothers.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 9 Jul 2009
Darrell KEIFER, 78
Born 28 Apr 1931, Lyons, NE. Parents: Loris & Lusile (Means) Keifer. "He worked ... for the JC Robinson Seed Company in Waterloo." Died Wed. 8 Jul 2009 at Valley, NE. Service: Fri., Memorial United Methodist Church, Lyons. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Arrangements: Reichmuth Funeral Home.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Thurs. 9 Jul 2009
Doretta E. NELSON, 92
Born 18 Jun 1917, Kennard, NE. Parents: Fritz & Emma (Wulbern) Arp. 31 Aug 1952: Married Geln A. Nelson at Oakland, NE. They lived on a farm near Oakland until 1975, moved to Fremont, NE. Doretta died Mon. 6 Jul 2009 at Fremont, NE. Service: Thurs., 9 Jul St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Fremont. Burial: Fremont Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements: Mose Memorial Chapel, Fremont. Survivors: A son; a brother, a sister. Predeceased by her husband (Jun 1975; 2 brothers, John & Albert Arp; a sister, Edna Behrens.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 13 Jul 2009
Ronald G. NEUHAUS, 42

Born 29 May 1967, Oakland, NE. Parents: Larry & Helen Neuhaus. Grad. of Lyons HS. Welder. Married Aug 27, 1988. Died Wed. 8 Jul 2009 in Dallas. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons, NE. Service: Tues., St. John's Lutheran Church near Lyons, NE. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Survivors: A son, 3 daughters, his parents, a brother & others."The Ronnie Neuhaus Memorial Education Fund has been established for his children at First National Bank of Lyons, sponsored by Lyons-Decatur NE Class of 1985."

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 13 Jul 2009
Marjorie A. SCHOLD, 78 (photo)
Born 23 Jul 1930, Lyons, NE. Parents: Raymond & Eva (Blankenbeckler) McKenzie. 1948 grad. of Lyons HS. 28 May 1950: Married Donald Schold at Lyons, NE. Teacher. Lived on farm; moved into Oakland in 1998. Donald died 22 Apr 1999. Marjorie died Fri., 10 Jul 2009 at Oakland, NE. Service: Today, Salem Covenant Church near Oakland. Burial: Church cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: A son, a daughter, 4 gch., 2 g-gch.; a sister, a brother-in-law, a sister-in-law. Predeceased by her husband; a sister & 2 brothers-in-law.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 22 Jul 2009
Gerald L. BACON, 81 (photo)
Born 24 Mar 1928, Lyons, NE. Parents: William & Neta (Pond) Bacon. 1945 grad. of Lyons HS. 12 May 1951: Married at Decatur, NE. 1950-52: US Army. Farmer. Died Mon. 20 Jul 2009 at Lyons. Service: Thurs., Church of Jesus Christ Decatur Restoration Branch, Decatur. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: His wife, 2 sons, a daughter, 5 gch., 1 g-gch.; his twin brother, a sister-in-law.

Norfolk Daily News - Wed. 22 Jul 2009
Jack HAMPTON, 88 (photo)
Born 12 Feb 1921, Tekamah, NE. Parents: Charles & Edna (Smith) Hampton. 1938 grad. of Tekamah HS. 29 May 1940: Married Theo N. Nelson at Norfolk, NE; they lived at Norfolk. Worked 30 yrs for Norfolk Water Dept. Died Sun. 19 Jul 2009 at Norfolk. Service: Fri. Heartland Baptist Church. Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors: 2 sons, a daughter, several gch. Predeceased by his wife (6 Nov 2008); his parents, an infant sister & 3 brothers.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 30 Jul 2009
Dewey Dountain SHAWVER, Jr. 79 (photo)
Born 27 Aug 1929 near Lyons, NE. Parents: Dewey & Alice (Davidson) Shawver. 1946 grad. of Lyons HS. 9 Dec 1949: Married Wanda Whynona "Nonie" Luce at Lyons. They farmed. 1951: Moved to Idaho worked in lumber mill, drove truck. Moved to NE in 1970, but returned to Idaho in 1974. Nonie died in 2000. He moved to Lyons the next year. 23 Jun 2001: Married a second time. Dewey died Sun., 26 Jul 2009 at Lyons. Visitation: Fri., Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons. Service: Sat., Bethany Lutheran Church, Lyons. Burial: Thurs., 6 Aug 2009 at Menden Hall Cemetery, Onaway, Idaho. Survivors: His second wife; 4 daughters, a son, 5 stepchildren, 22 gch. & 17 g-gch.

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Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Mon. 3 Aug 2009
Jack A. COBURN Jr., 58
Born 20 Apr 1951, Omaha, NE. Parents: Jack Sr. & Betty (Kramer) Coburn. Served in US Navy. Married in Tekamah, NE. Resident of Tekamah. Died Sun. 2 Aug 2009 at hospital in Blair, NE. Visitation: Tues., Pelan Funeral Home, Tekamah. Service: Wed., 5 Aug at First Presbyterian Church, Tekamah. Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur. Survivors: His wife, 9 children, 29 gch.; 2 sisters, a brother. Predeceased by his parents.

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 4 Aug 2009
Kitty l. CHRIST, 44
Born 3 Dec 1964, Oakland, NE. Parents: Albert & Ruth Christ. Grad. of Lyons HS. Resident of Ponca. She died Sat. 1 Aug 2009 at hospital in Sioux City, IA. Visitation: Wed., Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons. Service: Thurs., Bethany Lutheran Church, Lyons, NE. Burial at city cemetery. Survivors: Her parents, a brother, 6 sisters.

Fremont Tribune - Fri. 14 Aug 2009
Mary L. BERGQUIST, 72 (photo)
Born 30 May 1937, Oakland, NE. Parents: Weldon & Nellie (Anderson) Engdahl. 1955 grad. of Oakland HS. Attended Luther JC at Wahoo, NE; grad. of Immanuel School of Nursing, Omaha, NE. 23 Mar 1974: Married Keith Bergquist. They lived on farm. She died Tues., 11 Aug 2009 at Hooper, NE. Visitation: Fri., Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland. Service: Sat. Elim Lutheran Church near Hooper.Burial: Swaburg Cemetery near Hooper. Survivors:Her husband and a daughter. Predeceased by 2 sister, a brother. Memorials: Elim Lutheran Church, the Uehling Rescue Squad.

Norfolk Daily News - Wed. 19 Aug 2009; Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 20 Aug 2009
John N. LANDHOLM, 87

Born 9 Feb 1922, Cuming Co., NE. Parents: Edwin & Ruth (Persson) Landholm.1939 grad. of Oakland HS. 31 Dec 1944: Married Dolores Elaine Peterson near Oakland, NE. They farmed on 4 different farms - 1973, moved to Oakland. John died Mon. 17 Aug 2009 at Oakland, NE. Visitation: Thurs., Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Fri., Salem Covenant Church. Burial: Westside Cemetery. Survivors: A daughter, 5 sons, 14 gch., 21 g-gch.; 3 sisters. Predeceased by his wife (21 Dec 2007); a brother, 2 brothers-in-law, a g-gch.

Norfolk Daily News - Thurs. 20 Aug 2009
Kenneth D. GUILL, 79 (photo)
Born 7 Apr 1930 near Decatur, NE. Parents: Thomas C. & Rose H. (Ebert) Guill. Served in USAF. 14 Jan 1951: Married. They farmed in Burt County until 1964. 1969: Moved to O'Neill, NE. 1972: Moved to Norfolk, NE. He died at home Wed., 19 Aug 2009. Visitation: Fri., Home for Funerals. Service: Sat., First United Methodist Church, Norfolk. Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Oakland, NE. Survivors: His wife, 5 children, gch. & g-gch.; a sister & a brother. Predeceased by his parents; a sister & brother-in-law - Esther & Carl (surname not given); a brother, Elbert; a brother-in-law, Walt; sister-in-law Leona. Memorials: First United Methodist Church Handicap Accessibility Fund.

Norfolk Daily News - Mon. 24 Aug 2009
James D. "JD" IRWIN, 58 (photo)

Born 26 Feb 1951, Lincoln, NE. Parents: James & Shirley Irwin. 1969 grad. of Tekamah HS. Bachelor's degree from Wayne State. Worked in family business, & then managed other companies. Wrote poetry. Died Thurs., 20 Aug 2009 at Norfolk, NE.Visitation: Mon., Home for Funerals. Graveside service: Tues., Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk, NE. Survivors: A daughter; his mother, a sister & her family. Predeceased by his father.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 26 Aug 2009; Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Thurs. 27 Aug 2009
Martha Ebba Cecelia NELSON, 86
Born 22 May 1923, Oakland, NE. Parents: Nils & Edith (Jonson) Swanson. Grad. of Oakland HS. 6 Jul 1941 Married Arthur L. Nelson near Oakland. They lived there until 1951, moved to farm near Herman, NE. She had been a resident of Wahoo, NE. Martha died Sun., 23 Aug 2009 at Yankton, SD. Visitation: Today, Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home Wahoo. Service: Thurs., Pohocco Lutheran Church south of Fremont, NE.Burial: Prospect Hill Cemetery, Elkhorn, N. Survivors: 4 daughters, a son, 10 gch., 11 g-gch; 4 brothers. Predeceased by her husband; a sister & 3 brothers. Memorials: Pohocco Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Fremont Tribune (death notice) - Mon. 31 Aug 2009
Evalyn L. AYER, 94

Resident of Lyons, NE. Died Sun. 30 Aug 2009 at Lyons. Visitation: Wed., Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Thurs., First Presbyterian Church, Lyons. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Memorials to the church.

Fremont Tribune (death notice) - Mon. 31 Aug 2009
Donna V. GROTHE, 83

Resident of Lyons, NE. Died Sat. 29 Aug 2009. Service: Wed., Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons. Burial: Craig Cemetery. Memorials - Lyons Fire and Rescue.

Fremont Tribune (death notice) - Mon. 31 Aug 2009
Lynette F. HAYWORTH, 76

Resident of Lyons. Died Sun. 30 Aug 2009 at Fremont, NE. Visitation: Thurs., Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Fri., Memorial United Methodist Church, Lyons. Burial private, at later date.

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Fremont Tribune - Tues. 1 Sep 2009
Evalyn L. AYER, 94
Born 14 Sep 1914 near Decatur, NE. Parents: Frank & Florence (Gregg) Darling. Family moved to Lyons, NE about 1923. 2 Sep 1933: Married Roy A. Ayer. They farmed; moved to Lyons in 1957. Evalyn died Sun. 30 Aug 2009 at Lyons. Visitation: Wed., Pelah Funeral Home, Lyons. Service: Thurs., First Presbyterian Church, Lyons. Burial at city cemetery. Survivors: 3 daughters, a son, 14 gch., 33 g-gch., 27 gg-gch. Predeceased by her husband, a son, & other relatives. Memorials to the church.

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 1 Sep 2009
Donna V. GROTHE, 83 (photo)
Born 5 Mar 1926 near Logan, IA. Parents: Orville J. & Maude E. (Davis) Sears. 23 Jun 1950: Married Richard Grothe at Omaha, NE. They farmed near Craig, NE. Later, moved to Lyons, NE. Richard died 25 Nov 2008. Donna died Sat. 29 Aug 2009 at Lyons. Service: Wed. Pelan Funeral Home. Burial: Craig Cemetery. Survivors: 2 brothers. Memorials: Lyons Fire and Rescue.

Grand Island Independent - Wed. 2 Sep 2009
Agnes LaVaughn HAYES, 82 (photo)
Born 5 Apr 1927, Tekamah, NE. Parents: James Albert & Eliza Ann (Salisbury) Barger. 21 Jan 1947: Married Arlo E. Hayes at Bellville, KS. They farmed near Marquette, NE. 1999: Moved Grand Island, NE. Arlo died 23 Jun 2001. Agnes died Tues., 1 Sep 2009 at Grand Island, NE. Visitation: Thurs., Higby-McQuiston Mortuary, Aurora, NE. Graveside service will be Fri. at Richland Cemetery near Marquette, NE. Survivors: 3 daughters, one son, 14 gch., 53 g-gch., 6 gg-gch. Predeceased by her husband; her parents; 2 brothers - Jim & Harvey Barger; 4 sisters - Mabel Quick, Louise Hayes, Odile Smith & Florence Ball.

Fremont Tribune - Fri. 4 Sep 2009
Twila M. CARLSON, 75

Born 15 Aug 1934, Oakland, NE. Parents: Carl J. "Clarence" & Fern Carlson. 1941: She moved to Hooper, NE. 1992: Moved to Lincoln, NE. Nov 1993: She moved to Fremont where she died Wed. 2 Sep 2009. Memorial service today at A. J. Merrick Manor Chapel. Burial: Hooper Cemetery (later date). Arrangements: Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont, NE.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 9 Sep 2009
Marvin William HOEGEMEYER, 95 (photo)
Born 19 Dec 1913, near Lyons, NE. Parents: August & Fredricka (Weitzenkamp) Hoegemeyer. 1932 grad. of Lyons HS. Attended Boyles Business College, Omaha, NE. 2 Aug 1939: Married Sarabelle Sears at Walthill. They farmed near Lyons, NE. He died Fri. 4 Sep 2009 at Lyons, NE. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons. Service: Thurs., St. John's Lutheran Church near Lyons. Burial at the church cemetery. Survivors: A son, a daughter, 5 gch., 10 g-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by his wife, 2 brothers, 2 sisters. Memorials: St. John's Lutheran Church, or Logan Valley Manor Wishing Well Fund.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 16 Sep 2009
Myron A. CHRISTENSEN, 91 (photo)
Born 3 Dec 1917 on farm near Lyons, NE. Parents: Fred & Louise (Hansen) Christensen. Attended Oakland HS, Dana College & UN. WW II: US Army Air Corps (pilot). 24 Dec 1942: Married Ruth Lyksett of Wisconsin. They farmed; owned an implement business. He was elected Burt Co. clerk. Was postmaster of Oakland, NE. He died Sun., 13 Sep 2009 at Lincoln, NE. Memorial service: Fri., First United Methodist Church, Oakland. Burial: Grace Lutheran Cemetery near Craig, NE. Arrangements: Pelan Furneral Services. Survivors: 2 daughters, a son, 7 gch, 2 g-gch.; a sister and a sister-in-law. Predeceased by his wife, a daughter, 3 brothers & 2 sisters. Memorials: United Methodist Church and the Friends of Oakland Foundation.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 17 Sep 2009
Kendra Kae CLOUGH, 51

Born 4 Aug 1958, Oakland, NE. Parents: Wayne & Marjorie (Eriksen) Sommerer. 1976 grad. of Logan View HS. Attended Wayne State. Married Kevin Larson; then divorced. Married Pat Clough at Hooper, NE. Cook. She died Wed., 16 Sep 2009 at home in Lincoln, NE. Visitation: Fri. Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont., NE. Service: Sat., Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 S. 70th St., Lincoln, NE. Burial: Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln. Survivors: Her husband, a daughter, 2 brothers; other relatives. Memorials: Faith United Methodist Church in Hooper & the Lincoln Berean Church.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 21 Sep 2009
Eunice P. BOWDEN, 95
Resident of Tekamah, NE. Died Sat., 19 Sep 2009. Visitation: Tues., Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Wed., First Baptist Church, Tekamah. Burial at city cemetery.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 23 Sep 2009
Bruce A. PETERSON, 76 (photo)
Born 10 Jun 1933, Wausa, NE. Parents: Arnold & Hilda (Angster) Peterson. 1950 grad. of Oakland HS. 13 Sep 1953: Married at Craig, NE. 1954-1956: US Army. Farmed in Burt County, NE. He died Sat. 19 Sep 2009 at Oakland, NE. Private family service: Fri., Craig Cemetery. Arrangements; Pelan Funeral Services of Oakland, NE. Survivors: His wife, 2 sons, a daughter, 3 gch.; 2 brothers & 2 brothers-in-law. Predeceased by 4 sisters.

Fremont Tribune - Fri. 25 Sep 2009
Frances P. TRANMER, 90 (photo)
Born 9 Mar 1919, Tekamah, NE. Parents: Kelsa Sr. & Ethel (Seymour) McKain. 30 Aug 1935: Married Wilber L. Tranmer at LeMars, IA. They farmed in Bertha community; moved to Tekamah, NE. Wilber died in 1989. Frances died Thurs., 24 Sep 2009 at Tekamah. Visitation: Fri., Pelan Funeral Home. Service: Sat., First Baptist church, Tekamah. Burial at city cemetery. Survivors: A son, a daughter, 6 gch., 21 g-gch., 14 gg-gch.; 2 sisters-in-law. Predeceased by her husband, 3 brothers, a sister, a sister-in-law.

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Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 15 Oct 2009
Elvira E. HELLER, 91 (photo)
Born 5 Jan 1918, Hooper, NE. Parents: Clinton & Myrtle (Beahr) Strong. 23 Nov 1938: Married Lavere Heller at Lincoln, NE. He died 24 Apr 1976. She lived in Hooper, & then in Lincoln, NE. Nov 2006: Moved to Lyons, NE. Died Tues., 13 Oct 2009 at Oakland Heights. Service: Today, First Lutheran Church, Fremont, NE. Burial: Memorial Cemetery, Fremont. Arrangements: Moser Memorial Chapel. Survivors: Her daughter & her family; a sister; 2 half-brothers; 3 half-sisters; gch. & g-gch. Predeceased by her parents, her step-mother; 5 brothers - Joseph, Harry, John, Clifford & Richard Strong; sister Delorise Arp; nephew John Strong. Memorials: First Lutheran Church and Oakland Heights.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Thurs. 15 Oct 2009
James Roger QUICK, 77

Born 29 Aug 1932, Tekamah, NE. Parents: James Reed & Mabel (Barger) Quick. 1951 grad. of HS. 1952-55: US Army. Employee of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. Retired in 1985 & moved to Missouri. Resident of Flemington, MO. Died 27 Sep 2009 at Hermitage, MO. Service: Mon., 19 Oct at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Blair, NE. Burial: Blair Cemetery. Survivors: His wife, 2 children, 5 gch., 3 g-gch; 3 brothers & a sister.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 22 Oct 2009
Sharolyn R. COLLINS, 62 (photo)
Born 9 Feb 1947, Oakland, NE. Parents: Oral Dennis & Dorothy Elaine (Karlson) Peterson. 21 Oct 1977: Married Antone Cacatain. He died 22 Sep 1992. 11 Feb 1995: Married Mike Collins at San Diego, CA. Mrs. Collins died Mon., 19 Oct 2009 at Dakota City, NE. Service will be at a later date. Arrangements: Nelson Berger Northside Chapel, Sioux City, Iowa. Survivors: Her husband; a son & his family; a sister. Predeceased by her parents; her first husband; a sister Nancy Maake.

Fremont Tribune - Thurs. 29 Oct 2009
Jerry D. ANDERSON, 67 (photo)
Born 5 Oct 1942, Sioux City, IA. Parents: Jerome & Lois Anderson. 1960 grad. of Lyons HS. 1962: Married at Bancroft, NE. They lived in Lyons. Carpenter. He died Mon., 26 Oct 2009 at Lyons. Service: Sat., St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial: Lyons Cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: His parents, his wife, a daughter, a son, 6 gch., 2 g-gch.; a brother & 2 sisters.

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Fremont Tribune - Tues. 3 Nov 2009
Gladys L. HENNEMAN, 76
Born 16 Oct 1933, near Decatur, NE. Parents: Glen & Margaret (Bradshaw) McCulloch. 21 Oct 1955: Married Burhl "Art" Henneman. They lived at Decatur. She died Sat., 31 Oct 2009 at Lyons, NE. Service: Today, at Decatur United Methodist Church. Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur, NE. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services, Tekamah. Survivors: 2 sons, a daughter, 13 gch., 6 g-gch.; 3 brothers, & a sister.

Blair Pilot Tribune & Enterprise - Thurs. 19 Nov 2009
Anna SPRENKLE, 96

Born 22 Dec 1912, Tekamah, NE. Parents: Frank & Lillian (Fuller) Valder. Abt. 1926: Moved to NY. 1945: Moved to Omaha, NE. Married Lawrence Sprenkle. Later lived in Tekamah area; 1995 moved to Blair, NE. She died Tues. 17 Nov 2009 at hospital in Omaha, NE. Service: Fri. 20 Nov 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Blair. Burial: Tekamah Cemetery. Arrangements: Campbell-Aman Funeral Home. Survivors: 3 daughters, a foster son; many gch., g-gch & gg-gch. Predeceased by her husband & 7 children - Evelyn, Richard, Malcom, Shirley, Jerry, Jay & Larry; 2 brothers - Vern & Willis Valder; 2 infant sisters; 2 sisters - Della Filtro, & Esther Brisby

The Oregonian, Portland, OR - Sat. 28 Nov 2009.
Shirley Ann BROWN (Plummer), 77
Born 10 Oct 1932, Craig, NE. Family moved to Vancouver in 1940's. 1950 grad. of Vancouver HS; attended Clark College. Dec 1955: Married Arlie "Brownie" Brown. They moved to Milwaukie, OR when he finished pharmacy school. "In 1975, she received the Milwaukie Kiwanis Club Order of the Bullfrog award for community service and in 1987 she was chosen by the North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce as the First Citizen of the Year for her work with children." She died 17 Nov 2009 at hospital in Milwaukie. Service: Sat., 5 Dec. 2009 at Kairos Milwaukie United Church of Christ. Survivors: Her husband, 4 children, 3 gch., a g-gch.; 3 brothers & a sister. Memorials: Ledding Library of Milwaukie Foundation.

Fremont Tribune - Mon. 30 Nov 2009
Dorothy H. GIESE, 90
Born 13 Feb 1919, Craig, NE. Parents: John & Caroline Heinemann. Feb 1942: Married Arnold Giese. They farmed. 1970: Moved to West Point, NE. She died Fri., 27 Nov 2009 at Beemer, NE. Visitation: Today, Stokely Funeral Home, West Point. Service: Tues., St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery. Survivors: A son, a daughter, 5 gch., 11 g-gch.; 2 sisters, 2 brothers. Predeceased by her husband, 5 brothers & 3 sisters. Memorials: St. Paul Lutheran Church and School.

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Blair Pilot-Tribune & Enterprise, Fremont Tribune - Mon. 7 Dec 2009
Trina S. ALLLISON, 98 (photo)
Born 3 Jan 1911, Kennard, NE. Parents: Jens & Inger (Anderson) Christiansen. 1928 grad. of Arlington HS. 30 Jan 1929: Married Orville R. Allison at Council Bluffs, IA. 1941: They moved to Tekamah, NE. Trina died Fri. 4 Dec 2009 at Oakland, NE. Visitation: Today, Pelan Funeral Home, Tecamah. Service: Tues., First Presbyterian Church, Tekamah. Burial at the city cemetery. Survivors: A son, a daughter, 4 gch., 7 g-gch., 1 gg-gch.; a sister. Predeceased by a son & daughter-in-law; a brother. Memorials: The church; Tekamah Fire Dept.

Blair Pilot-Tribune & Enterprise, Fremont Tribune - Mon. 28 Dec 2009
Walter E. "Eddie" CASE, 97 (photo)
Born 12 Oct 1912, Edgar Springs, MO. Parents: Henry Thurman & Delpha Aletha (Ingram) Case. Family moved to Herman, NE. Employee of service station, truck driver. WW II: US Army. 1963: Married Ruby G. Moran. Moved to Cuming County. Worked at hardware store in Lyons, NE. He died Tues., 22 Dec 2009 at Fremont, NE. Visitation: Thurs., Pelan Funeral Home, Lyons, NE. Burial: At later date in city cemetery. Survivors: 2 step-daughters, a son, 2 gch.; a sister & a brother. Predeceased by his wife; 2 brothers (Ray & Alfus), & a sister (Zelma Dorn).

Fremont Tribune - Tues. 29 Dec 2009
Anne M. JOHNSON, 91 (photo)
Born 10 Feb 1918, Oakland, NE. Parents: Anton & Ellen (Nelson) Martin. 23 Nov 1944: Married Earl "Bud" Johnson at Lincoln. He served during WW II. They farmed near Oakland, NE. 1961: She moved into town. She died Tues., 22 Dec 2009 at Oakland, NE. Service: Sat., First Lutheran Church, Oakland. Burial at city cemetery. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: 2 sons, a daughter, 6 gch., 4 g-gch.; 3 sisters, & a brother. Predeceased by her husband. Memorials: Anne M. Johnson Memorial c/o Pelan Funeral Services.

Fremont Tribune - Wed. 30 Dec 2009
Reuben D. L. SWANSON, 95 (photo)
Born 12 Nov 1914, Clay Co., NE. Parents: Henry G. & Mary Nelson Swanson. 1934 grad. of HS in Ong, NE. WW II: US Army. 19 Oct 1944 : Married Esther Odien in Los Angeles, CA. After war they moved to Oakland, NE. Electrician, business owner. Mrs. Swanon died 25 Apr 1995. Mr. Swanson died Mon., 28 Dec 2009. Service: Mon., First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oakland, NE. Burial at city cemetery, later date. Arrangements: Pelan Funeral Services. Survivors: 2 sons, a daughter, a sister, 2 gch., 6 g-gch. Predeceased by 4 brothers & 2 sisters. Memorials: Juvenile Diabetes Association, 2120 S. 56th St., Suite 206, Lincoln, NE 68506.