NOTE: Several entries are partial clippings with incomplete information. I will attempt to find the entire obituary and update when possible.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 3 (?), 1934
BOWER--To Missouri - S. L. Burley left yesterday for Butler, Mo., on receipt of word that his cousin, Milton Bower, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bower, of Ainsworth, Neb. had been fatally injured in an auto accident there. Mr. Burley was accompanied by the young man's parents, and their other two sons, Darrell Bower and Harley McCoid. Bower had been visiting at the C. W. Odle home at Butler, and accompanied by Miss Audrey Odle, was returning to the Odle home when the car skidded into a ditch. The couple started to walk to a cafe to summon aid whan a car driven by Clayton Bale, of Adrian struck them. Miss Odle was not seriously injured. Bower's skull was fractured. He was taken to a hospital in Butler, where he died Sunday. The body was shipped to Ainsworth for funeral services and burial. Mr. Burley and Mr. and Mrs. Bower and son are expected to arrive here today. Mr. and Mrs. Burley and daughter, Donna Jean, will go to Ainsworth to attend the funeral, which will probably be held Wednesday.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 24, 1934
BRUCKNER--MRS. FRANK BRUCKNER, 41, PROMINENT PLATTE CENTER MATRON, DIES
Platte Center, Jan. 24 (Special to The Telegram) - Following an illness of three weeks' duration, Mrs. Frank Bruckner, 41, prominent matron of this community, passed away at 1:55 a. m. today at her home here. Her death was due to diphtheria. She had been troubled with a rheumatic condition for the last few years, and was taken ill about three weeks ago, but apparently was recovering, until she contracted diphtheria last Friday. She had been bedfast since that time.
As Miss Katherine Perkinson she was born Feb. 22, 1892 at Columbus, and later moved with her parents to Platte Center. She graduated from the Platte Center high school, and then taught school in the rural and Platte Center schools.
On June 5, 1917, she was united in marriage to Frank Bruckner of Platte Center. To them were born two daughters and a son - Mary Jean, 16; Joyce Ann, 6; and Max, 13; who survive her.
Besides her husband and children, she is survived by her aged father, Richard Perkinson, who resided with them; one brother, Frank Perkinson, of Cheyenne, Wyo., and one sister, Mrs. W.T. Ripp, of Omaha.
Private funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the family home, and a mass will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic church at a later date when the family is out of quarantine. Burial will be made in St. Patrick's cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 12, 1934
GRADY--Richland, Feb. 12 (Special to The Telegram)--Funeral services for John J. Grady, 44, who resided on a farm six miles northeast of Richland, and who died early Saturday morning in Schuyler, will be hald at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St. Augustine's Catholic church in Schuyler. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery there.
Mr. Grady returned Friday from Mayo Brothers' clinic at Rochester, Min., where he had been receiving medical treatment for the last three weeks. He had been suffering with cancer for the last several months, and spent a few weeks in the United States Veterans' hospital in Lincoln this fall. He died at the home of his mother, Mr. Catherine Grady, in Schuyler.
He was born on Feb. 9, 1890 on a farm five miles north of Richland where he spent his boyhood and grew to manhood. He finished school in Schuyler, and then attended Midland college in Fremont for three years. He returned from there at the outbreak of the world war, enlisted in the United States army and was sent to Texas, where he was stationed until the close of the war at which time he was given an honorable discharge.
On Oct. 1, 1919, in Omaha, he was united in marriage to Miss Vera Babcock, of Schuyler, and they located on the farm where he was residing at the time he was taken ill.
He was a popular man in his home community, and was a member of the McCloud Post, No. 47, of the American Legion at Schuyler. He was also a member of St. Augustine's Catholic church in Schuyler.
Surviving are his widow; one son, John, jr.; his mother, Mrs. Catherine Grady, of Schuyler; three brothers, Jerry and Bill Grady, of Rogers, and James Grady, of Schuyler; and five sisters, Mrs. Joseph Ourada, of Clarks, Mrs. Alex Bideaus, of Schuyler, Mrs. Arthur Pollard, of Rogers, and Misses Cecelia and Agnes Grady, of Schuyler. He was preceded in death by his father, one brother and one sister.SMITH--Lindsay, Feb. 12--(Special to The Telegram)--Word was received here today by relatives that Mrs. F.J. Smith, 67, prominent resident of Lindsay for the last 45 years, passed away at 11 p.m. yesterday in a hospital at Lancaster, Wis. Mrs. Smith went to Patacia, Wis., three weeks ago to visit with a daughter, Ven. Sr. M. Roland, and was taken ill a few days ago. She was removed to the hospital in Lancaster, and lived but a short time after that. She had been suffering for the last several months with diabetes.
Mrs. Smith was born in Iowa, where she grew to womanhood, and where she was married to Mr. Smith. They came to Nebraska together 45 years ago and located on a farm near Lindsay. For the last few years she has been residing in Lindsay. Mr. Smith passed away three years ago.
She was a member of the Altar society of the Holy Family church, the Priscilla club, the Improvement club, and the Ladies Kensington. She was one of the prominent matrons of this community, and was held in highest esteem by all who knew her.
She is survived by three sons, Rev. Fr. Ed Smith, of Sioux City, Ia., Raymond Smith, of West Point, and Bill Smith, of Lindsay; and five daughters, Ven. Sr. M. Roland, of Patasia, Wis., Mrs. Fred Ramaekers, of Spalding, and Mrs.Leo Schaecher, and Misses Eleanor and Mary Smith of Lindsay. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by one daughter, Ven. Sr. M. Fidelis, who died 10 years ago.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Holy Family church, and burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery. The body will arrive here Tuesday morning.BEHLE--Adam A. Behle Dies - Adam A. Behle, 53, member of one of the pioneer families of Platte Center, residing on a farm a mile west of Platte Center, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Saturday at his home following a week's illness of pneumonia. He was born on a farm in Shell Creek township, 10 miles north of Columbus on Jan. 11, 1881, where he spent his entire life until he was married to Miss Dorothea M. Johannes on June 23, 1929, at Madison, Neb. They established their home in Columbus for a period of four months, and then moved to the farm where they have resided continuously since that time. He was well known in Shell Creek township, and also in the community where he has resided for the last five years. He is survived by his widow; one daughter, Dorothy, 2; his father, Henry Behle; three brothers, Henry Eugene and Eric Behle, of Columbus, and four sisters, Mrs. Fred Wille, Mrs. Nora Claussen, Mrs. Fred Lips and Miss Olive Behle, all of Columbus. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow at the family home, and at 2 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran church in Columbus. Rev. A. Holm will have charge of the services at the house, and Rev. A.H. Guettler, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran church, will officiate at the church. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery. The body was taken to the home today from the Gass Funeral home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 16, 1934
KELLY--Bellwood Woman Dies Here - Mrs. Fatha A. Kelly, 67, resident of Bellwood for many years, passed away at 5:30 p.m. yesterday at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital, where she had been for the last nine weeks. She had suffered from gallbladder trouble, for which she underwent an operation there on Dec. 20, and liver trouble and other complications. She had been ill about five weeks before entering the hospital, and her vitality was at such low ebb that she was unable to respond to treatment. As Miss Fatha Buffalo, she was born on Aug. 21, 1866, at Bloomington, Ind., where she spent the earlier period of her life, and grew to womanhood. In 1883, she was united in marriage to George Kelly at Terra Haute, Ind., and they resided there for a few years and then moved to Bellwood, Neb. They spent a few years on a farm near Bellwood, and then moved back to Indiana for a period of eight years. Returning to Nebraska at that time they located on a farm in Sherman county, later moved to Ulysses, and then returned to Bellwood to retire. Mr. Kelly passed away Apr. 3, 1929. Mrs. Kelly was a member of the Ladies society of the Methodist church in Bellwood, and was also a member of the Rebekah lodge. She is survived by three sons, Walter Kelly, of Rising City, Verlie Kelly, of Silver Creek, and Willard Kelly, of Ulysses; five grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Smith, of Bellwood, Mrs. George Robinson, of Columbus, and Mrs. E.J. Ludwig, of McCook. One son, Alvin, preceded her in death nine years ago. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Methodist church in Bellwood, with Rev. Street, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the Bellwood cemetery. The body will be taken from the Gass Funeral home to the home of her sister, Mrs. Smith, in Bellwood, late this afternoon.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 6, 1934
KIELTYKA--Dies in Detroit - Frank Kieltyka, 36, who has been employed as a mechanic in factories in Detroit the last 10 years or more, passed away there yesterday, according to a message from his wife received this morning by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kieltyka, Fourth street and Twentieth avenue. The brief message did not state the cause of his death, but it is known here that he had been undergoing treatment for some time in the veterans' hospital in Detroit for physical disabilities suffered during the world war and which had permanently impaired his health. He was born in Columbus 36 years ago and enlisted in the army at Fort Logan, Colo., in October, 1917, being sent from there to Camp Cody at Deming, N.M., to join the Columbus volunteer company, Co. K, which was divided into Co's A and B of the 109th supply train there. After a short time there, he was transferred to the 134th infantry and later served at the front overseas with that unit. After the war he returned here and later went to Detroit to work in the Chrysler factor [sic]. He married a Detroit girl about four years ago. When he enlisted in the army he shortened his name, for convenience, to "Kielto" and he has continued to use that form of the name since that time. He is survived by his widow, in Detroit; a sister, Mrs. Leo Sobush, of Chicago; his parents and two brothers, Pete and Felix. The funeral will be held and burial made in Detroit.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 8, 1934
LUCKEY--FRED LUCKEY, 74, DIES IN DENVER
Well Known Platte County Pioneer Succumbs Today; Body Here Tomorrow
Stricken with heart disease and complications, Fred Luckey, 74, well known Columbus man retired farmer and stockman, and a resident of Platte county for more than 60 years, who, accompanied by Mrs. Luckey, went to Colorado on Jan. 19 to seek relief from asthma, passed away at their apartment there at 4 a.m. today.
Word of his death as received by his son, County Attorney Emil F. Luckey, this morning in a message from his daughter-in-law, Mrs. W.H. Luckey, who went to Denver several weeks ago to take care of them after Mrs. Luckey, sr., in walking down the rear steps of their apartment after a snowstorm Feb. 11, had slipped and fallen, suffering fractures of her pelvic bone and one arm.
Unexpected as it was, the message of Mr. Luckey's death came as a distinct shock to members of the family and his many friends here. The change of climate at Denver had brought him relief from asthma, but the high altitude had affected his heart, and it is believed that the shock of the accident that had befallen Mr. Luckey aggravated this condition. While his condition was not then regarded as serious, his daughter-in-law had written last Saturday that because of the heart trouble development he had not been as well the last few days and they were planning to return to their home here next Sunday.
Mr. Luckey's health had been impaired since December, 1932, when he suffered a severe siege of influenza that left him afflicted with the asthma.
The body will be brought to Columbus on the Union Pacific train arriving here shortly after 4 a.m. tomorrow, and will be taken to the Gass funeral home, pending arrangements for the funeral which have not yet been made. Though Mrs. Luckey is not yet able to be up and about, she and her daughter-in-law will accompany the body here.
A native of Furstentum, Waldeck, Germany, Mr. Luckey was born Oct. 28, 1859. When he was 7 years old, he came with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Luckey, sr., to America in June, 1867. The family located first in St. Louis, but in 1873, when this was still "frontier country" and Indians were familiar figures in the country roundabout, they came to Columbus, the father buying a farm in Bismark township about 5 miles northeast of the city.
There Mr. Luckey grew to young manhood amid the hardships common in the lot of the pioneers of those days. On Oct. 12, 1884, he married Miss Mary Katherine Engel, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Engel, Columbus township pioneers.
They established their home on a farm which he bought in Columbus township, about 8 miles northeast of Columbus, and in the years that followed were prominent residents of that community. Mr. Luckey was director of school district 44, continuously from 1907 to 1912.
Having achieved success through long years of hard work on the farm, they retired in the fall of 1921 and bought the residence at 1568 Twenty-fifth avenue which has since been their home.
Though always keenly interested in current events, and a student of public topics of the day, especially those pertaining to agriculture, Mr. Luckey never took an active part in partisan politics.
His hobbies, if such they might be termed, were hard work and travel. His interest in farming was such that every summer after he had moved into town he insisted on going out to help his sons on their farms and "doing a good day's work" every day he was there. Though he did not have opportunity to travel as much as he desired, no one enjoyed a trip more than he and he found great satisfaction in the fact that, possessed of an excellent memory, he could later remember the minutest details of what he had seen in territory he had visited.
He was a devout member of the Lutheran faith. Through the years before he moved into Columbus he was a member of St. John's Lutheran church on Shell Creek, the church of which his father had been one of the founders. After moving into the city, he affiliated with Immanuel Lutheran church.
He is survived by his widow; four sons and one daughter--I.C. Luckey, of Columbus township; W.H. Luckey, who farms the original Luckey homestead in Bismark township; Charles Luckey, on the old home place in Columbus township; Mrs. Herman Meyer, living two miles north of Columbus, and County Attorney, Emil Luckey, at home. He also leaves one brother, H.C. Luckey, of Lincoln.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been made, pending word from Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Luckey who are now in Miami, Fla, on a trip.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March (May?) 8, 1934
BOROVIAK--Mrs. Matthew Boroviak Dies - Mrs. Matthew Boroviak, 81, passed away at 8:30 a.m. today at St. Mary's hospital, after being seriously ill for the past three weeks. Death was due to gall bladder trouble. She had been an invalid for the past 20 years and for the last three years had been at St. Mary's hospital. As Catherine Kaiser, she was born in Germany Sept. 16, 1853. In 1874 she was united in marriage to Matthew Boroviak and shortly thereafter came to this country and established their home in Alleghany, N.Y. In 1911 the family moved to Columbus, and in 1914, Mr. Boroviak passed away. She is survived by six children, Paul of Columbus, Max, of Stevens, S.D.; Anthony of Desota, Kansas; Mrs. James Canine, of Oakland, Calif.; Mrs. Thornton Schnevly, of Los Angeles; and Mrs. Katherine Stein; 16 grand children, two great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Ed Kutzner of Baraboo, Wis. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at St., Bonaventure's church with burial in the parish cemetery. The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral home until the hour of the service.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 17, 1934
La CLAIR--CONDUCTOR DROPS DEAD AT STATION
Edward La Clair, 59, Stricken with Apoplexy at Union Pacific Depot
Edward L. La Clair, 58 [sic], Union Pacific conductor residing at 1563 Twenty-ninth avenue, dropped dead in the Union Pacific passenger station at 7 a.m. today. Mr. La Clair, who is conductor on the Albion freight train, was at the depot ready to leave on his day's run when he was stricken with apoplexy. Death was almost instantaneous.
He had apparently been enjoying his usual good health, although a few months ago he was temporarily laid off from his duties when a physical examination by a company physician revealed that he had high blood pressure. He maintained at that time that he felt perfectly well, and about two months ago when it was believed his condition had improved, he was reinstated.
Mr. La Clair, who was well known in railroad circles, had been in the train service of the Union Pacific for 30 years and had resided in Columbus the last four years, having come here from Omaha. While in Omaha he was a conductor on the main line for many years, and four years ago was transferred here to take a run on the branch line.
He was born Apr. 23, 1874, at Moose Creek, Ontario, Canada, and came to the United States when he was 11 years old. He resided in New York and other eastern cities, and started on his railroad career at the age of 15 as an employe of the Boston and Maine road. He came to Omaha in 1904 to enter the employ of the Union Pacific.
Before coming to Omaha, he had made the acquaintance of Miss Emma J. Woodward, who resided at Nashua, N.H., and in 1908 he returned there to marry her, their wedding taking place on Aug. 30. They established their home in Omaha and have resided in Nebraska throughout the ensuing years.
Mr. La Clair was a member of Covert lodge No. 11 of the Masonic order in Omaha, a member of Vesta chapter No. 6, Order of Eastern Star in Omaha, and also a member of the Order of Railway Conductors and the Union Pacific Old Timers' club No. 3.
He is survived by his widow and six brothers--George A., Peter, Alexander, Ben, David, and Henry La Clair. The brothers all reside in Canada.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m tomorrow at the Gass funeral chapel where the body will lie in state until that hour. Rev. Walter H. Riley, pastor of the Federated church, will officiate. Tentative plans are being made to take the body tomorrow evening to Lowell, Mass., where funeral services will be held, followed by burial at Nashua, N.H.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 21, 1934
LAUNER--Funeral Yesterday - Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. yesterday for Carolyn Jean Launer, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Launer, who was born at St. Mary's hospital at 2 p.m. Monday. The babe died about two hours after birth [March 19]. Private services were held at Columbus cemetery, and Rev. G.W. Snyder, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated. Besides her parents she is survived by two brothers, Russell and Robert.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 3, 1934
LEGGATT--MISS BELLE LEGGATT DIES SUDDENLY FROM APOPLECTIC STROKE
Monroe, Apr. 3 - (Special to The Telegram) - Miss Belle Leggatt, 75, died suddenly at 2:30 p.m. yesterday at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, former County Supervisor and Mrs. James Leggatt, 11 miles northwest of here in Joliet township in the O'Kay neighborhood. Her death was due to apoplexy. She was apparently enjoying her usual good health yesterday, and was reading the afternoon mail when she complained of suddenly feeling ill. Mrs. Leggatt, who was outside, was summoned to the house, but Miss Leggatt had passed away before she arrived.
Miss Leggatt was born in Lannarkshire, Scotland, on Nov. 21, 1858, and came with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. James Leggatt, sr., to this country in 1872. They first settled in Kane county, Illinois, and a few years later came to Platte county, settling on a farm northwest of Monroe. Miss Leggatt was employed as a practical nurse in Illinois, and in 1885 came to Monroe to join her family.
After her father's death in 1905, Mrs. Leggatt and her two daughters, Misses Belle and Christina Leggatt, moved to Lindsay to reside. Mrs. Leggatt and Miss Christina passed away there, and Miss Belle then resided with another sister, Mrs. William Yates, until 1929, when the latter passed away. Since that time Miss Leggatt has made her home with her brother and sister-in-law, on their farm.
She was well known in the O'Kay neighborhood where she spent many years of her life, and followed her occupation as a practical nurse. Her hobby was knitting, and during the world war she was given special mention by the Platte county Red Cross chapter because of the work she did for the chapter. She had been a devout Methodist all of her life.
Surviving are two brothers, James, of Monroe, and David Leggatt, of Burbank, Calif.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the James Leggatt home, and at 2:30 p.m. at the O'Kay church, with Rev. E. Tengally, pastor of the Shelby Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be made in the New Hope cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 7, 1934
KUNNEMANN--Mrs. H.L. Kunnemann Dies - Following an illness of four months' duration, Mrs. Herman L. Kunneman, 76, passed away at 9:15 p.m. yesterday at her home, 2116 Sixteenth street. She had been ill with diabetes, and was bedfast most of the time. As Miss Anna Weichmann, she was born on Apr. 2, 1858, at Oldenburg, Germany, and came to this country when a young woman of 22 years. She located with friends in Colfax county, where she remained for a short time, and then came to Platte county to be with other friends. It was here that she met Herman L. Kunnemann, to whom she was married on Oct. 28, 1880. They made their home on the farm of Mr. Kunnemann's parents, 14 miles north of Columbus, where Mr. Kunnemann had lived in a sod house and grown to manhood. Early-day hardships and privations presented themselves to the young married couple, as they did to other early day pioneers. Undaunted by trouble, they worked and saved throughout the years, which merited for them happiness and financial independence in their later life. They retired from the farm in 1910, and at that time took a trip back to their native country for a three months' visit with relatives. They returned, however, to this country, just as anxious to get home as they were to come here when in their youth. Since that time they have lived mostly in retirement. They were both devout members of the Immanuel Lutheran church since residing in Columbus, and Mrs. Kunnemann took an active interest in the Ladies Aid society. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary three years ago last October. Mrs. Kunneman is survived by her husband; four daughters, Mrs. John Meyer, of Columbus; Mrs. John Brakenhoft, of Columbus; Mrs. Walter Gertsch, of Platte Center, and Mrs. Ernst Wurdeman, of Creston; three sons, Gustave, Walter and Herman Kunneman, jr., all of Columbus; 19 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Herman Dickman, of Gary, S.D., and one brother, Herman Weichman, of Oldenburg, Germany. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the house and at 1:30 at the Immanuel Lutheran church. Rev. Guettler, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be made in Christ Lutheran cemetery, 14 miles northeast of Columbus. The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral home until Monday evening, when it will be taken to the family home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 19, 1934
BRAUNER--CRESTON FARMER TAKES OWN LIFE - Wendelin Brauner, 62, Hangs Self to Tree on Neighboring Farm
Creston, Apr. 19 (Special to The Telegram): Wendelin Brauner, 62, well known farmer residing on his own place in Sherman township five miles south of Creston, took his own life Wednesday evening by hanging himself to a small tree in a plum thicket in a corner of the Oscar Lueschen farm, adjoining his farm and about a quarter of a mile from his home.
The body was found by two of Brauner's sons who instituted a search when the family became alarmed because he did not return to the house at supper time.
Brauner left his home about 5 p. m. to go out and oil a windmill in a field about half a mile from his house. From there he had apparently walked over to the plum thicket which was on the Lueschen farm just over the fence-line from his own place, where he used a small piece of rope to hang himself. Neighbor children had seen him standing on a hill near there about 5:30 p. m. His body was found about dusk.
He had been suffering considerably from sinus trouble recently and it is thought this may have prompted his action. He was not in any serious financial trouble, according to his family.
He is survived by his widow, three sons, one daughter, two stepsons and one step-daughter. One son and his daughter made their home with him and Mrs. Brauner and two other sons farm nearby.
Mr. Brauner was held in high esteem by his neighbors and other friends.
Definite arrangements for the funeral had not been made this forenoon, but it will probably be held Saturday.
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County Attorney Luckey and Sheriff Kavanaugh were notified by members of the Brauner family of the finding of the body and drove out there about 8:30 p. m. After inquiring into the circumstances of the death, Mr. Luckey announced that no inquest would be held.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 30, 1934
KEITH--Willis S. Keith Dies - Willis S. Keith, 47, of Belgrade, passed away at 8:30 a.m. yesterday at St. Mary's hospital, where he was brought a week ago from his home. He was ill for a period of three weeks, suffering with kidney trouble. When his condition became serious he was brought to the hospital for medical attention. He was born on Sept. 9, 1886, on a farm near St. Edward, Neb. The family moved to Belgrade in 1901, and he remained on the farm with them until Mar. 8, 1911, when he was married to Miss Elizabeth Zumbrunn. They located on a farm five and a half miles west of Belgrade, where they have resided since. He is survived by his widow; one adopted son, Wilber S. Keith, 17; four brothers, Charles, of Cedar Rapids, George of Cheyenne, Wyo., Howard, of St. Edward, and Alfred, of Fullerton, and three sisters, Mrs. Althia Warner, of Central City, Mrs. Mary Neve, of Belgrade, and Mrs. Evelyn McManigal, of Orchard. One son died in infancy. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow at the family home, and at 2:30 at a neighboring church. Burial will be made near Belgrade. The body was taken to the home yesterday from the Gass Funeral home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 2, 1934
LUESCHEN--H.G. LUESCHEN, 96, PIONEER AND CIVIL WAR VETERAN, DIES
Took Part in Sherman's Historic March to the Sea; Funeral Memorial Day
Herman G. Lueschen, 96, one of the very few remaining veterans of the civil war and the oldest pioneer of Sherman township, passed away at 10 p.m. Saturday at his farm home, 14 miles north and one mile east of Columbus, where he had resided continuously for 65 years.
His death was due to complications incident to his extreme age, euremia being the immediate cause.
His health which had been exceptionally robust for one of his age up to that time, broke in Nov-
[picture of Herman G. Lueschen]
ember, 1932. He was bedfast for six weeks at that time, but recovered sufficiently to be up and about the house for several months. His strength ebbed again, however, and he was bedfast for nearly a year. During the last two weeks he lay in a coma practically all the time.
Served Throughout the War
Born in Oldenburg, Germany, Jan. 2, 1838, a son of Henry and Kate Margaret Grotelueschen, Mr. Lueschen came to America in 1858, settling at Mayville, Wis., where he found employment as a laborer on a farm.
So great was his interest in and his loyalty to his adopted country, that almost immediately after the outbreak of the civil war he enlisted in Co. E., Third Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, in April, 1861, and served with honor throughout the war. When his first period of enlistment expired at the end of three years, he immediately reenlisted, with the same company and was advanced to the rank of corporal. At one time, during this first enlistment, he served for three months as the company's color-bearer.
Wounded at Chancellorsville
His company was first sent into action in the Shenandoah valley and while there he was captured by the confederates and imprisoned for four months at Lynchburg, Va., and Bell Island, finally being restored to his company through an exchange of prisoners.
He took part in many hotly contested engagements, and at the battle of Chancellorsville he was wounded in the left leg, which incapacited [sic] him for field service for three months. He was then assigned to duty in New York to aid in suppression of riots incident to the enforcement of the draft, and later returned to service in the war area.
One of his features of service which he ever afterwards remembered with justifiable pride was the fact that he took part in Sherman's historic "march to the sea."
At the close of the war he participated with his comrades in the grand review of the troops in Washington, D.C. It was an impressive occasion, and throughout his lifetime he remembered a great sign which was stretched across Pennsylvania avenue and which read, "The only debt which the country owes that she cannot repay is the debt which she owes to her soldiers."
His Name Changed
It was when he was in the army that his name was changed from "Grotelueschen" to "Lueschen." Army officers enrolled him as "Herman G. Lueschen." He adopted that form and used it throughout his lifetime. His brother, Henry, who had come to this country in 1860 and also served through the war, had a similar experience and also adopted the shorter form of the name, as did their younger brother, Gerhard, who joined them in the country when he was a young man. Henry passed away about 12 years ago, and death came to Gerhard about four years ago.
Came to Platte County in 1869
Returning to Wisconsin after receiving his honorable discharge from the army in the spring of 1865, Mr. Lueschen married Miss Bertha Spanhake on Dec. 3, 1865. Later he farmed for himself there for awhile and then, in 1869, they came to Nebraska, and he homesteaded 160 acres of land in Sherman township. Through thrift and hard work, and with the true spirit of the sturdy pioneers who converted Nebraska's prairies into one of the garden spots of the world, they conquered the hardships of that pioneer era and in the years that ensued gradually added to their holdings until they had 310 acres of Sherman township land. Mrs. Lueschen passed away on May 12, 1910. In 1917 Mr. Lueschen retired from active farm life and deeded most of his land to his son, Oscar J. Lueschen under a family arrangement whereby the latter has continued to farm the old home place and Mr. Lueschen, sr., has made his home with him.
Active in Community Affairs
Throughout all his years in Platte county, Mr. Lueschen was a prominent and revered resident of Sherman township, and throughout his active life he took keen interest in township, school and church affairs in his home community, being ever ready to give generously of his time and money in their behalf.
He was one of the founders and a life-long member of St. Paul's Lutheran church, 15 miles north and three miles east of Columbus. He and John Hoessel, who now resides at 1572 Twenty-third avenue, are the last of the group of pioneers who founded the church in 1884.
Mr. Lueschen also had the distinction of having been the first clerk of Sherman township. He was elected to that position when the county was changed over to the township form of organization, and served continuously in that capacity from 1884 to 1895, inclusive.
Similarly, he was the first director of school district 46, an office in which he served for many years. During the early years, that district comprised both what is now Dist. 46, his home district, and what is now Dist. 26.
Back in the days when there was a star-mail route between Columbus and Creston, Mr. Lueschen was postmaster at Boheet, a rural post office. He served as postmaster, with the office in his home, for 22 years prior to about 1903 when the present rural free delivery system was inaugurated and the star route and the Boheet post office passed into history.
For 20 years, from February, 1908 to February 1928, Mr. Lueschen was a member of the soldiers' and sailors' relief commission of Platte county. He was reappointed to that position for another three year term by the county board of supervisors in 1926, but resigned with the request that a younger man be appointed because he was finding it difficult to attend the meetings because of his advanced age.
Politically, he affiliated with the republican party, but he did not take active part in politics.
Up to the time that his health broke in November, 1932, he prided himself on the fact that he had seldom spent a day in bed on account of illness. He retained his faculties, especially his memory, to a remarkable degree for one of his age up to that time.
He was the last living member of the Creston post of the Grand Army of the Republic. After the post ceased to exist some years ago because the other members had either moved away or death had claimed them, Mr. Lueschen often came to Columbus on Memorial day to participate in the services here.
He leaves three sons and four daughters--Henry Lueschen, residing in Denver; Oscar Lueschen, on the old home place; Alfred Lueschen in Colfax county; Mrs. William Hellbusch, of Loveland, Okla.; Mrs. William Meyer, of York; Mrs. Carl Hollman, of Sherman township, and Mrs. C.J. Bisson, of Grand Prairie township. One daughter, Mrs. Frank Bade, passed away in 1919, and one son, Herman jr. died in 1925. He leaves also 35 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren.
Funeral on Memorial Day
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday--Memorial day--at 1:30 p.m. and [sic] the old home place and at 2 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran church in Sherman township. Rev. J.A. Bahnsen pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will be made in the cemetery near the church.
A firing squad from the Creston posts of the American Legion will fire a military salute in his honor as the body is laid to sepulchre. Six of his grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, June 9, 1934
KRZYCKI--Mrs. Phillip Krzycki Dies - Mrs. Phillip Krzycki, 50, residing on a farm five and a half miles northeast of Columbus, succumbed to a lingering illness of one and a half years' duration at 9:10 p.m. yesterday at St. Mary's hospital. Her death was due to cancer. She was removed from her home to the hospital when her condition became critical two weeks ago and was bedfast during that period. As Miss Victoria Klimek, she was born on Dec. 17, 1883 at Farwell, Neb. She spent her early life there, and after she grew to womanhood, she came to Columbus, where she met Mr. Krzycki. They were married at St. Bonaventure's church on Nov. 9, 1904. They established their home on Mr. Krzycki's farm, where they have since resided. Mrs. Krzycki was a member of the Spanish American War Veterans auxiliary, Columbus camp No. 4. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Leo Krzywa, of Silver Creek; two sons, Clarence and Bernard Krzycki, at home; one adopted daughter, Miss Leona Krzycki, at home; three brothers, Mike Klimek, of Loup City, Casimir Klimek, of Niles, Mich., and Walter Klimek, of South Bend, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. John Tomasiewicz, of Genoa, Mrs. Frank Washmak, of Bremen, Ind., and Mrs. Frank Pianowski, of Mishawaka, Ind., and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Bonaventure's church of which she had been a member for many years. Rev. Fr. Salvator, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery. The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral home until tormorrow noon, when it will be taken to the family home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, June 11, 1934
SOKOL--Duncan Man Drops Dead - Thomas Sokol, 40, who spent his entire life in and near Duncan, dropped dead at 11:50 a.m. yesterday in the offices of Dr. F.B. Cyphers in Duncan, where he had gone a few minutes before for medical attention. He had complained of feeling ill last Wednesday, and since then had been receiving treatment for heart disease. He went to the doctor's office yesterday morning, and was there but a short time when stricken with a heart attack. He died almost instantly. Mr. Sokol was born on June 21, 1893, on a farm northeast of Duncan, where he made his home until 1926 when he moved to Duncan, where he was employed as a truck driver by his brother, Leo Sokol. He was a member of St. Stanislaus' Catholic church. He is survived by three brothers, Frank Sokol, of St. Edward; Charles, of Julesburg, Colo., and Leo, of Duncan, and four sisters, Mrs. Martin Koziol, of Fullerton; Mrs. Mary Flakus of Grand Island; Mrs. Henry Micek and Mrs. Frank Robak, both of Duncan. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Stanislaus' church. Burial will be made in the parish cemetery. The body will be taken late this afternoon to the home of his sister, Mrs. Robak, in Duncan, where it will lie in state until the hour of the funeral.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 6, 1934
LINDEMANN--Herman Lindemann Dies - Herman Lindemann, 75, who resided three and a half miles southeast of Creston, in Creston township, passed away at 9:15 a.m. today at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital. He was operated on last Tuesday for appendicitis and gall bladder trouble, and did not seem to rally following the operation. He was taken suddenly ill last Monday. Born on Nov. 10, 1858 in Germany, he came to this country when a young man, and located first in Wisconsin, where he resided for two years, and then came to Nebraska. He settled on a farm 15 miles northeast of Columbus, in Colfax county, where he resided until five years ago, when he moved to the farm where he lived at the time of his death. He was married on Apr. 30, 1884, to Miss Gesina Johannes. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary this spring. Mr. and Mrs. Lindemann were the parents of 10 children, six of whom died in infancy, and two of whom died in later life. With Mrs. Lindemann, a son, Reinhard Lindemann, residing on the home farm, and a daughter, Mrs. Henry Dehning, residing with her parents, survive him. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m Monday at the family home, and at 2 p.m. at the Christ Lutheran church, northeast of Columbus, of which he was a member. Rev. H.L. Borneman, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be made in te [sic] cemetery near the church. The body will lie in state tomorrow afternoon and Sunday at the Gass Funeral home, and will be taken to his home Monday morning.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 9, 1934
LINDEMANN--Mrs. Herman Lindemann Dies - Less than three days following the death of her husband, Mrs. Herman Lindemann, 71, residing three and a half miles southeast of Creston, succumbed to an illness of one year and a half duration. She was stricken with a paralytic stroke, when taken ill, and last spring suffered another one. Recently she has been in a weakened condition, and it is not believed Mr. Lindemann's death hastened her death in any way. As Miss Gesina Johannes, she was born on Sept. 15, 1862 in Grossen Kneten, Germany, and came to this country with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johannes, when five years of age. The family homesteaded on a farm 12 miles northeast of Columbus where she resided until her marriage to Mr. Lindemann on Apr. 30, 1885. After their marriage they resided on his farm, 15 miles northeast of Columbus, in Colfax county, until five years ago, when they moved to a farm southeast of Creston. She has been a life-long member of the Christ Lutheran chruch. She is survived by one son, Richard Lindemann, residing on the home farm; one daughter, Mrs. Henry Dehning, who resided with her parents; six grandchildren; two brothers, John Johannes, of Leigh, and Paul Johannes, of Long Beach, Calif., and four sisters, Mrs. Anna Kumpf, and Mrs. Carl Barjenbruch, of Leigh, and Misses Louisa and Josephine Johannes, of Columbus. Instead of holding Mr. Lindemann's funeral this afternoon as planned, double funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the home and at 2 p.m. at the Christ Lutheran church. Rev. H.L. Borneman, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be made in the church cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 14, 1934
LUSCHE--Henry Lusche Dies - Henry Lusche, 75, resident of this community during his entire life, and son of Mr. and Henry Lusche, who were among the first group of pioneers to come here, passed away at 11:15 p.m. yesterday at his home, 2410 Eighteenth street. He had been in failing health for two months, suffering with yellow jaundice. He was taken suddenly ill yesterday, the only time he had been bedfast all day during his illness, and succumbed last night. He was born on Mar. 20, 1859 in Platte county, Neb., on the homestead of his parents, 10 miles northeast of Columbus. After growing to manhood, he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Muhle, on Mar. 19, 1885 at St. John's Lutheran church on Shell Creek. They made their home on a farm five miles northeast of Columbus, where they resided for several years. About 35 years ago they moved to a farm one mile southwest of Richland in Colfax county, where they farmed for a period of [copy incomplete].
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 23, 1934
HIGGINS--The funeral of Mrs. Higgins, whose death occurred yesterday afternoon, will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Platte Center. Rev. Fr. Leo Mainzer, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be made in St. Patrick's cemetery.
Miss Catherine Elizabeth Conley was born on Oct. 6, 1856 at Napanoch, N.Y., where she spent the first 10 years of her life. The family then moved to Seneca, Ill., and while residing there, she met and was married to Edward Higgins on Mar. 17, 1875. They moved to Oskaloosa, Ia., and after a short time, Mr. Higgins came to Nebraska to join his brother, who was farming on what is now the town site of Platte Center. He was later joined there by Mrs. Higgins and they made their home on a farm a mile south of Platte Center.
Mr. Higgins passed away on Jan. 4, 1918, and Mrs. Higgins then moved from their farm into Platte Center. Throughout the years she has been a devout member of the Catholic church at Platte Center and has taken an active part in its progress.
She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. J. T. Gleason and Miss Abbie Higgins, of Platte Center, Mrs. William Naylon, of Omaha, Mrs. Guy Jarvis, of Greeley, Colo., and Mrs. L. O. Fangman, of Kearney; two sons, Dr. William P. Higgins, of Albion, and John Higgins, of Longmont, Colo., and 20 grandchildren. Two sons and two daughters preceded her in death.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 28, 1934
LOSEKE--Creston Man Dies Here - Heinrich Loseke, 67, residing on a farm three and a half miles southeast of Creston, passed away at 1:30 p.m. yesterday at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital, where he had been receiving medical treatment for nine days. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy on July 18, and later pneumonia developed which was the direct cause of his death. He was born in Oldenbug, Germany, on Nov. 17, 1866, and came to this country with his parents in August of 1883. The family located on a farm nine miles north of Richland, where he resided until five years ago. He was married on Mar. 9, 1899 to Miss Elizabeth Schutte at the St. John's Lutheran church on Shell Creek. They located on the farm of his parents, and moved to Creston five years ago. He has been a long-time member of St. John's Lutheran church, and since residing near Creston, he has been a member of the St. Peter's Lutheran church there. He is survived by his widow; five sons, Edward, Walter and Reinhold, of Richland, and Clarence and Elmer, at home; four daughters, Mrs. Edward Kumpf, of Leigh, Mrs. Reinhold Engelbart and Mrs. Harvey Sander, of Creston, and Miss Ruby Loseke, at home; five brothers, Herman, of Leigh, Gerhardt, of Columbus, Carl, of Creston, and Gus and William of Platte Center; three sisters, Mrs. William Lusche and Mrs. Lena Heuer, of Columbus, and Mrs. A.A. Weishaar, of Bell, Calif., and 12 grandchildren. All of his sons and daughters were with him when death came. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the home, and at 2:45 at St. John's Lutheran church. Rev. Strunk, of Creston, will officiate, and burial will be made in the cemetery near the church. The pallbearers will be six nephews, Paul, Helmuth, William, Lloyd and Everett Loseke, and Otto Heuer.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 3, 1934
KNEFF--John Kneff Dies - John Kneff, 64, passed away at 6 a.m. today at St. Mary's hospital where he had been receiving medical treatment for four months. He has been in failing health for the last two years. His death was due to Bright's disease. Mr. Kneff has been located in Columbus and vicinity for the last several years, working as a farm hand and at other odd jobs. Little is known of his early life. He was an inmate at the county farm for two years prior to entering the hospital. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Jennie Fite, of Dayton, Wash., who has been notified of his death. The funeral arrangements will not be completed until word is received from Mrs. Fite. The body is at the McKown Funeral home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 25, 1934
KLEVE-- FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. JOSEPH A. KLEVE HELD AT CEDAR RAPIDS
Cedar Rapids, Sept. 25 (Special to The Telegram) - Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph A. Kleve, 61, who died at her home here Saturday were held yesterday morning at St. Anthony's Catholic church, with Rev. Fr. Vermullen, pastor, officiating. Burial was made in the Sunset cemetery. The active pallbearers were Alphonse and Arnold Korth, Raymond, Frank and Herman Schmitz and Leonard Lachnit. The honorary pallbearers were Mrs. Barbara Dieter, Mrs. Hughs, Mrs. Joseph Heitoff, Mrs. Faust, Mrs. Jacob Rutten and Mrs. Fred Batenhorst.
As Miss Theresa Lachnit, she was born on July 8, 1873 in Austria, and came to this country with her parents when she was six months of age. Locating in Nebraska in this vicinity, she grew to womanhood, and in 1890 she was united in marriage to Mr. Kleve, who survives her.
Besides Mr. Kleve, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Genevieve Rutten, of Cedar Rapids; nine sons, William, Lawrence, Edwin and Marcellus Kleve, all of Cedar Rapids, Alfred, of Wolbach, Sylvester, of Albion, Walter, of Bartlett, Joseph, jr., of Kilgore, and Frank, of Holyoke, Colo.; three brothers, Jack Lachnit, of Cedar Rapids, Henry Lachnit, of Humphrey and Louis Lachnit, of Columbus; three sisters, Mrs. Peter Schmitz and Mrs. Peter Korth, of Cedar Rapids, and Miss Mary Lachnit, of Columbus; and 23 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons.
Those from out-of-town attending the last rites were Mr. and Mrs. B.J. German, Mrs. Victoria Wemhoff, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Weiser, Frank German and Mrs. Kate Fehringer, of St. Mary's; Mr. and Mrs. P.J. O'Brian of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brockhaus, Gus Widhelm, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Brockhaus, Henry Lachnit, Miss Margaret Lachnit and Mr. and Mrs. John Fuchs, of Humphrey; Mr. and Mrs. Killian Korth, William Korth, Mrs. Henry Loeffler, of Lindsay; Louis Lachnit, Louis Schroeder and son, Jerome, Mrs. Frances Phillips, Mrs. William Schroeder, and Miss Mary Lachnit, of Columbus; Sylvester Schmitz and Mrs. Frank Bender, of Cornlea; Mrs. Lawrence Dreifurst, of St. Bernard, and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rutten, of David City.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 29 (?), 1934
KNISELY--THOMAS KNISELY OF OMAHA DIES; VICTIM OF HEART DISEASE - Funeral Services Will Be Held Here Wednesday Following Services in Omaha Tuesday
Omaha World-Herald: Thomas J. Knisely, 1922 South Thirty-sixth street, for 18 years a member of The World-Herald advertising staff, died at a local hospital Sunday morning following an illness of two months.
Mr. Knisely was prominent in Masonic circles. He was a past patron of Trinity chapter, O.E.S., a member of Delta chapter No. 60, Royal Arch Masons, Mount Calvary commandery, K.T., Scottish Rite, thirty-second degree, K.C.C.H. and of Tangier Temple Shrine.
Surviving are his wife, Jennie; three stepsons, Harry Hagel of Omaha, Chauncey Hagel, Schuyler, Neb., and Michael Hagel, Lincoln; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Quillin, New Philadelphia, O., and a brother, Ralph, of Ravenna, O.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Scottish Rite cathedral. The Masoic service will be in charge of Mizpah lodge No. 302, A.F. and A.M. Burial will in the family plot, Columbus, Neb.
Well Known Here
Mr. Knisely, whose death was due to heart trouble from which he had suffered the last three years although it did not become acute until the last two months, was well known in Columbus, having been a frequent visitor here. He and Mrs. Knisely, the former Mrs. Jennie Loshbaugh Hagel, of Columbus, were married here about 19 years ago. Mrs. Knisely is a sister of George Loshbaugh and Mrs. Fred Hollenbeck, of Columbus.
After the funeral services are held in Omaha at 2 p.m. tomorrow, the body will be brought to Columbus on Union Pacific train No. 15 at 6:35 p.m. tomorrow and taken to the Gass funeral home. Masonic services will be conducted at the Gass funeral home at 2 p.m. Wednesday, and burial will be made in Columbus cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. George Loshbaugh and sons, Carroll and George, jr., will go to Omaha tomorrow forenoon to attend the services there returning here tomorrow evening. Mrs. Hollenbeck left last week for a trip to her homestead in Wyoming and relatives hae not yet been able to get word to her of Mr. Knisely's death.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, November 8, 1934
KLAUS--Dies in Denver - John Klaus, 70, former Columbus resident, passed away at 4:15 p.m. yesterday at the Rocky Mountain Osteopathic hospital in Denver, according to a message received here by his cousin, Mrs. Charles Jazwieck, who resides near Platte Center. Mr. Klaus had been in Denver for the last three months for his health, and was in the hospital for two weeks. The cause of his death was not given in the message. He was a native of Poland, and had resided in Columbus for many years where he was employed in the round house of the Burlington railroad for 37 years. Four years ago he was retired on pension. He never married, and other than a sister residing in Poland, his only relatives are cousins. The body will arrive here on Union Pacific train No. 12 early tomorrow morning, and will lie in state at the Joe Jazwieck home, 753 Twenty-sixth avenue, until 10 a.m. Saturday when funeral services will be held in Duncan at St. Stanislaus' Catholic church. Rev. Fr. Mack, pastor, will officiate and burial will be made in the cemetery there. Gass funeral home will be in charge of the funeral.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, November 26, 1934
BOSS--Following an illness of the last 3 months duration, Mrs. Emilie Boss, 81, pioneer resident of the Gruetli neighborhood, passed away at 9:25 a.m. today at the home of her son, Fred Boss, 3 miles west of Silver Creek. She had been making her home there since last spring, and became ill early in September. Her death was due to complications incident to her advanced age. As Miss Emilie Gisin, she was born on September 2, 1853 in Altingan, Basel county, Switzerland, and came to the U.S. in June, 1873 with her sister the late Mrs. John Klug. They located in the Gruetli neighborhood, and that fall she was married to Christian Boss. They settled on his homestead in Platte county and since that time she had made her home in and near that community. She was a long time member of the German Reformed Church and for many years was active in the Ladies Aid Society. Mr. Boss passed away on Feb 22, 1902 and since that time she has resided at different intervals with her sons and daughters. She is survived by four sons, Chris, Fred, Louis Boss, of Silver Creek, and Carl Boss whom they have not heard from for the past several years. One step son John Boss; two daughters, Mrs. Mike Blaser and Mrs. Paul Blaser, of Duncan; 18 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Fred Boss home, and at 2 p.m. at the German Reformed church in Gruetli, with Rev. C. W. Deglow, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the church cemetery. The body is at the Gass Funeral home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 4 (?), 1934
KAUFFMAN--Dies in Spalding - Harry Kauffman, residing at 2508 Twenty-first street, well-known Columbus railroad man, died suddenly yesterday afternoon of a cerebral hemorrhage, while at his desk in the office car at Spalding, Neb. Mr. Kauffman was foreman of the bridge and building crew of the Union Pacific Railroad company, and had been with that company for many years. His death was discovered when employes of the railroad went into the car and found him dead. The body was brought here last evening, and was taken to the Gass Funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Methodist Episcopal church, with Rev. A.L. Geisinger, of Grand Island, and Rev. A.T. McFarland, pastor of the church here, conducting the services. The body was taken to the family home this afternoon, where it will lie in state until the hour of the funeral.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 13, 1934
LUND--John H. Lund Dies - John H. Lund, 25, son of hte late Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Lund, who made his home with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ed R. Blaser, 1610 Eleventh street, passed away at 9:30 a.m. today at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital. He had been afflicted with diabetes for the last two years, but his condition had occasioned members of the family no alarm until this week as he had never been bedfast, and had been able to attend to his duties in the office of the Columbus Planing Mill. He became bedfast on Sunday, however, and yesterday was removed to the hospital when his condition became critical. His death was attributed to heart disease aggravated by his affliction. He was born on Mar. 7, 1909 in Columbus, and attended the city schools here. He was graduated from Kramer high school in the class of 1928, and since then had worked at the Columbus Planing Mill, which was owned by his father, and left to the members of the family at his death. For the last two years he had been making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Blaser. He was an honorable member of the Columbus Fire department. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Blaser and Mrs. Ray Schroeder, of Clay Center, and six brothers, Robert, William, Carl, Ted, Albert and Ralph Lund, all of Columbus. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Blaser home, with Rev. J.H. Steger, pastor of the Evangelical Protestant church, officiating. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral home until Saturday afternoon, when it will be taken to the Blaser home. Mr. and Mrs. Schroeder, of Clay Center, will come here tomorrow evening to remain over the week-end.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 18, 1934
KILLIAN--William Killian Dies - William Killian, 75, who made his home for the last 15 years with Mr. and Mrs. William Stevenson, who reside east of Columbus, passed away at 1:30 a.m. today at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital where he had been since Sunday. He was taken ill Saturday, and suffered a stroke of apoplexy early Sunday morning. Mr. Killian came here 15 years ago from Albion, and went to work as a hired man on the Stevenson farm. Mr. Killian never discussed his life prior to coming here with the Stevensons, and nothing is known about him. It is believed that he had no relatives. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gass chapel, with Rev. J.H. Steger, pastor of the Evangelical Protestant church, officiating. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery.