The Columbus Daily Telegram, ________, 1936
LUSCHEI--E.G. LUSCHEI DIES IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Former Platte County Boy Is Victim of Crash At New England, N.D.
Erich G. Lueschei, 37 superintendent of schools at Oelrichs, S.D., a former Platte county boy who was three times an all-state college conference tackle while a member of the Midland college football squad at Fremont about 15 years ago, died at 5 p.m. yesterday of injuries received in an automobile crash at New England, N.D., earlier in the day, according to word received by his brother, Ernest J. Luschei, at the VCC camp northeast of Columbus, today.
The message, which was dispatched by Mrs. Erich Luschei, did not give detailed information about the accident, but stated that the funeral services would be held at Gordon, Neb., Monday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Luschei had driven to New England, N.D., to visit his younger brother, Louis, who had been critically ill with pneumonia, but is now convalescent.
Mr. Luschei was a son of the late Rev. and Mrs. O.L. Luschei. Born at Pender, Neb., Oct. 8, 1898, he came to Platte county with his parents, brothers and sisters, in 1907 when his father became pastor of Zion Lutheran church in Bismark township, sometimes known as the Kallweit church.
After his father's death in 1910, Erich made his home with his elder brothers, F.W., B.W., and E.J. Luschei, who were farming at that time in Bismark township, while he completed his common school course in the Dist. 28 school. He then went to Midland college where he took the academic and college courses.
As a member of the Midland football team, where Robert Sisty, now in the insurance business in Columbus, was one of his first coaches, he was known as the "human tractor." Harley Tschudy and Harry Lenhouts, two other Columbus boys, were also Midland stars at that time.
After finishing his course at Midland, Mr. Luschei attended Western Theological seminary at Fremont, where he was a schoolmate of Rev. H.H. Goede, now pastor of Trinity Lutheran church here. He gave up his studies for the ministry at the end of the third year, to become athletic coach at Gordon, Neb. He later served as coach at Kimball, Neb., and then about six years ago, became superintendent of schools at Oelrichs, S.D.
Minerology was his hobby, and in recent yeas he had assembled for the state of South Dakota a collection of 26 different native agates which he found in summer-time research in the Black Hills and other parts of the state.
While coaching at Gordon in 1926, he married Miss Helen Mills, of Gordon, who, with their three children, Eugene, Martin and Joan, survives him. He leaves also four brothers, F.W., of Omaha, B.W., of Fullerton, E.J., of Fullerton, who is at the VCC camp near Columbus now, and Louis, at New England, N.D., and two sisters, Mrs. H.H. Heinz, of Sutton, and Mrs. T.A. Stellman, of Fullerton. His mother passed away at Fullerton in 1933.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 3, 1936
KINNIE--Stephen Dillano Kinnie Dies - Stephen Dillano Kinnie, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. S.D. Kinnie, residing at 2515 Tenth street, passed away at 4 a.m. today at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital. His death was due to pneumonia. He was taken sick two weeks ago, and was taken to the hospital Monday. He was born on June 17, 1930 in Lincoln, Neb. Besides his parents he is survived by two sisters, Betty and Dorothy Ann, and a brother, Richard Lee. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Gass Funeral chapel, and burial will be made in Columbus cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 11, 1936
LECRON--DEATH COMES TO MRS. F.S. LECRON
Had Been Active in Church Work and Patriotic Organizations Many Years
Mrs. Bessie A. Lecron, wife of County Superintendent Fred S. Lecron and for many years an active leader in Methodist church work and local patriotic organizations, passed away in the Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital at 11:30 last night, death resulting from an affliction of the peritoneum.
She had been seriously ill nearly five months and had been in the hospital since Aug. 22. Her condition had been critical for many weeks.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church at 11 a.m. Monday, Rev. A.T. McFarland, pastor, officiating, and burial will be made Monday afternoon in Riverside cemetery at Gibbon, Neb., where her parents were laid to rest. The body will be taken from the Gass funeral home to the family residence, 3014 Fifteenth street, this evening.
As Bessie A. Robb, daughter of S.H. and Mary Robb, Mrs. Lecron was born at Abbington, near Centerville, Ia., Jan. 1, 1879. In her childhood the family moved to Omaha and then, a short time later, in 1889, to Gibbon, Neb., where her father, who had been a pioneer Iowa teacher, gave up the educational profession and entered the insurance business.
It was there, while she was a pupil in the Gibbon schools and he was attending the rural school in Dist. No. 5, Buffalo county, that she and Mr. Lecron first met, when she accompanied her elder sister, who was Mr. Lecron's teacher, to the little rural schoolhouse to attend the exercises incident to the close of the school year. There began the romance that culminated some years later in their marriage, after both had entered the teaching profession.
Enters Teaching Profession
Following in the footsteps of her father as an educator, she taught in the rural schools near Gibbon, after her graduation from the Gibbon high school in 1897, until her marriage to Mr. Lecron on Christmas eve in 1901. The wedding was solemnized in the Robb family home at Gibbon.
Mr. Lecron was superintendent of schools at Pilger at that time, and Mrs. Lecron taught in the grade schools there for a year and a half before she gave up the teaching profession.
In 1903 they moved to Platte Center when Mr. Lecron became Superintendent there, and in December, 1907, they established their home in Columbus, Mr. Lecron having been elected county superintendent that fall, a position in which he has served with exceptional ability in the years that have ensued.
Active in Church Work
Mrs. Lecron devoted her life to constant and generous service to her family, her church, her neighbors and other friends. Throughout the years she was a faithful worker in the Ladies' Aid and missionary societies of the Methodist church, having served as president of the Aid Society when it was one unit and later as president of one of the divisions.
Before her final illness she had been especially active in assisting to raise funds for purchase of the electric organ recently installed in the church, and in thoughtful recognition of her interest, arrangements were for her to hear, by telephone in her bed in the hospital, the first notes of the new organ. She was doubly appreciative of that, because she was intensely fond of music. She was an able musician, having a lovely soprano voice and being an accomplished pianist, though she sang and played chiefly for the enjoyment of her family and friends in her home, never appearing on public programs.
Her father having been a veteran of the civil war and her husband a Spanish war veteran, Mrs. Lecron took an active interest in the Woman's Relief corps and the United Spanish War Veterans' auxillary, serving both organizations in official capacities at various times.
To the neighborhood in which she lived she was known for her kindly, sympathetic, but always unostentatious, ministrations to those in distress. Whenever illness entered a household in the neighborhood, a bouquet of beautiful flowers from the garden she nurtured with such care, or some delicious dish that she was adept at baking was sure to appear in the sick-room to bring comfort and cheer to the patient.
Mrs. Lecron is survived by Mr. Lecron and their two sons and one daughter--Frederick Lecron, who is with the state banking department in Lincoln; Robb T. Lecron, Columbus attorney, and Miss Virginia Lecron, student at Wayne State Teachers' college, who remained at home this fall because of her mother's illness but will resume her studies at college at beginning of the next semester.
She also leaves two sisters and one brother--Mrs. I.A. Kirk, of Gibbon; Mrs. Wm. Oglivie, of Omaha, and Chas. Robb, of Grand Island, all of whom will come to attend the funeral services Monday.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 13, 1936
KEUSCHER--Former Resident Dies - Within 10 days after the death of her husband, Gustav Keuscher, 69, at Salem, Ore., his wife, Mrs. Grace W. Keuscher, 61, passed away Saturday, Dec. 28, at a Salem hospital, according to word from her sister, Mrs. Mabel LaMar, of Portland, Ore. Mr. and Mrs. Keuscher were former residents of Columbus who moved to Oregon to make their home some 38 years ago. Funeral services for Mrs. Keuscher were held Tuesday, Dec. 31, from the Terwilliger funeral home in Salem, and burial was made in City View cemetery. She was a member of Jasen Lee Memorial church in Salem, and had been active in missionary work of the church, having had charge of mission boxes for Alaska and Portland settlements, which she completed and forwarded only a short time before her death. As Grace W. Spinney, she was born in Nova Scotia, Jan. 14, 1875. At the age of 11 she moved with her parents to Illinois, and with her parents later moved to Nebraska, where they lived for a number of years on a farm near Columbus. In 1890 she was married to Gustav Keuscher and about seven years later the couple moved to Oregon, residing on a farm for 13 years and in Salem for 25 years. Surviving are the following children: Leslie, Clarence, Kenneth, Eugene Keuscher and Mrs. Irene Mentzer, all of Salem, and Mrs. Esther Rice, of Everett, Wash.; a sister, Mrs. Mabel LaMar, of Portland, and two step-sisters, Mrs. Clara Cohoon, of Clatskanie, Ore., and Mrs. Alice Abraham, of Edison, Neb., and 15 grandchildren.KURPGEWEIT--MRS. KURPGEWEIT OF JOLIET TWP., FATALLY BURNED - Dies In Hospital of Injuries Resulting from Explosion of Incubator
Mrs. Carl Kurpgeweit, 54, was fatally burned when an incubator exploded in her farm home 11 miles northwest of Platte Center about 5:30 p.m. Sunday. She died about 3 a.m. today in Good Samaritan hospital.
Mrs. Kurpgeweit was replenishing the kerosene supply in the incubator when the explosion occurred. Burns practically covered her entire body. She was given emergency treatment at the home of a neighbor and then taken in an ambulance to the hospital.
Fire burned about one-half of the house and a large part of the contents. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade and the Lindsay fire department was called to battle the flames.
Mrs. Kurpgeweit was alone in the house when the explosion occurred. Her husband was outside doing the evening chores and their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Cloeter, and two children, who lived with them, were away for the evening.
As Miss Ida Henseleit, she was born June 1, 1881, on a farm north of Columbus, where she grew to womanhood. On Sept. 13, 1899, she was married to Carl Kurpgeweit, of Battle Creek, and they made their home on his farm near there until 13 years ago, when they moved to the farm northwest of Platte Center.
She was always a devout member of the Lutheran faith, and was a member of the Zion Lutheran church west of Platte Center. She was also a member of the Wattsville Ladies Aid.
She is survived by Mr. Kurpgeweit; two daughters, Mrs. Herman Hanke, of Norfolk, Mrs. Adolph Cloeter, of Monroe; two sons, Herbert, of Monroe, and Otto, of Creston; seven grandchildren; one brother, Julius Hanseleit, of Meadow Grove, and one sister, Mrs. Ernest Rakowsky, of Madison.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the home of her son, Herbert, of Monroe, and __________KUTA--Joseph Kuta Dies - Following a lingering illness of 10 months duration, Joseph Kuta, 76, living at 1711 Fourth street, and a resident of Platte county for 43 years, died at 9:30 a.m. today at his home. He had been bedfast for the last 2 1/2 months. His death was due to cancer of the throat. A native of Poland, he was born in Tarnov on Dec. 8, 1859, and lived there until he came to this country in 1892. He was married in Tarnov in November, 1885, to Miss Antonia Wass. Three months after he came to Platte county, he was joined here by his wife and their children. They located on a farm five miles east of Columbus, and resided there until 1919 when they retired and moved into the city. He has always been a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Anthony's church. Although in poor health, last November a family gathering was enjoyed, at which time they observed the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Kuta. His wife; one son, John, of Columbus; three daughters, Mrs. Ed Cody, of Lincoln, Mrs. Matt Sievert, of Ashton, Ia., and Mrs. Charles Bonk, of Columbus; 29 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a brother, John, of Columbus, and a brother and two sisters residing in Poland, survive him. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony's church, with Rev. Fr. Casimir, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery. The body will lie in state until Wednesday morning at the McKown Funeral home, and then will be taken to the family home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 14, 1936
LEWIS--ACCIDENT VICTIM DIES IN HOSPITAL
John H. Lewis, 58, Monroe, Succumbs Early Today To Skull Fracture
John H. Lewis, 58, of Monroe, died at 12:30 a.m. today at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital where he had been under care of a physician since last Thursday afternoon, when he suffered a fracture of the skull in an accident at Monroe.
He was unloading lead plates for the Roberts Construction company of Lincoln, contractor on the Loup River Public Power district project at Monroe, when a plank which was being used to unload the plates and on which he was standing was forced up in the air, throwing him off and his head striking the concrete floor. He was in a semi-unconscious condition from the time of the accident until his death.
He was born on Mar. 15, 1878, on a farm in the Postville neighborhood, and grew to manhood there. On Dec. 22, 1899 he married Miss Kate Rowlands, and they resided in that community for a few years and then moved to Lake Crystal, Minn., where they lived for seven years. Returning to Nebraska, they resided on a farm near Monroe for many years, and the last six years have lived in Monroe. He was employed by the Roberts Construction company during the past three months.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Raymond and Blodwen, of Monroe; two daughters, Misses Myrna and Catherine, of Monroe; four grandchildren; three brothers, Dave, of Spencer, Francis, of Randolph, Will, of Belvidere, and three sisters, Mrs. James Leggat, of Monroe, Mrs. Henry Albers, of Platte Center, and Mrs. John Fitzsimmons, of Hayward, Calif.
Funeral arrangements have not been made pending word from his sister in California. The body is at the McKown Funeral home, and will lie in state there until the funeral time is set.
The Columbus Daily Telegram,, February 7, 1936
LOSEKE--Daughter Dies - Carol Marie Loseke, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Loseke, who reside north of Columbus, died at 5:45 a.m. today. She was born at the hospital on Feb. 1. Besides her parents, she is survived by a sister, Marilyn. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. today at the Gass Funeral chapel, with Rev. A.H. Guettler, pastor of the Immanuel Lutheran church, officiating. Burial will be made in Roselawn Memorial cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 13, 1936
KREHMEYER--Transient Dies Here - Dietrich H. Krehmeyer, 37, a transient who applied at police headquarters a few days ago for a place to sleep, died at St. Mary's hospital at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday of pneumonia. He was suffering from a severe cold when he arrived here and Monday, when his condition became worse, he was removed to the hospital. He gave his name to police as Fredrick Harms but was identified later as Mr. Krehmeyer. He was taken sick after being given a place to sleep by police and was removed to the hospital. He was a telephone lineman, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Dietrich Krehmeyer, of Palisade, but had recently worked in Flanders, Wyo. Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers and a sister. The body was taken to the Gahan Funeral home and will be shipped to McCook tonight or Friday morning for burial. He served with the 86th division during the world war.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 17, 1936
BOROVIAK--Paul B. Boroviak Dies - Following a lingering illness of two years' duration, Paul B. Bodd_roviak, 60, residing at 2503 Fifth Street, passed away at 2:50 a.m. today at St. Mary's Hospital. He had been suffering with heart trouble for the last two years, and some time ago hardening of the arteries developed, which caused his death. He had been in the hospital for the last week receiving medical treatment. Born on July 29, 1875, in Buffalo, N.Y., he came to Nebraska about 40 years ago. It was after he came to Columbus that he met Miss Mary M. Martys, to whom he was married here on Nov. 28, 1905, and they continued to make their home here. He was a carpenter by trade, and followed that vocation for many years of his life. In his earlier lief [sic] he was employed for seven or eight years by George Rambour, sr., and the late William Walters, when they owned the Columbus Brewery jointly. He is survived by Mrs. Boroviak, two sons, Frank and Clarence, of Columbus, and three daughters, Mrs. Lonny Mielak, and Mrs. Louis Nickolite and Irene, all of Columbus; two grandchildren; two brothers, Max of Stevens, S.D., Anton, of DeSoto, Kan., and three sisters Mrs. Katherine Stein, of Omaha, Mrs. J. E. Schnebly and Mrs. William Kanine, of Los Angeles. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Bonaventure's Catholic church, with Rev. Fr. David, assistant pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery. The body will be taken to the home Wednesday afternoon from the McKown Funeral Home.KORTE--Dies in California - Carl W. Korte, 43, world war veteran and resident of Columbus for many years, died at 3:25 p.m. yesterday in San Diego, Calif., where he went last fall hoping to improve his health. He had been suffering with a minor chronic ailment, and the message received here did not tell what was the cause of his death. He was born here on June 21, 1892, and after he grew to manhood worked near Columbus on various farms as a farm hand. He was never married. Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Adolph Hoge, jr., Mrs. Julius Hunteman, Mrs. Johannes Behrens, Mrs. Alfred Plugge, all of Columbus, and Mrs. William Loseke, of Platte Center, and one brother, Adolph Korte. The body will be returned to Columbus for burial and will arrive here early Thursday morning. The McKown Funeral home will be in charge of the services, and the funeral arrangements will be announced later.
KOBUS--John Edwin Kobus Dies - A shock to his relatives and many friends, was the death of John Edwin Kobus, 33, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kobus, residing at 2520 Sixth street, who died at 10:50 p.m. yesterday at St. Mary's hospital. He was taken ill a week ago today with a cold, which later developed into pneumonia, and he was removed to the hospital last Saturday when his condition became critical. He was born in Columbus on June 17, 1902, and spent his entire life here. He attended school at St. Francis academy, now St. Bonaventure's school, and later attended the parochial school at St. Anthony's church. For the last 18 years he has been employed as glass cutter at the Columbus Planing Mill. He is also an honorary member of the Columbus fire department, having served as fireman from 1924 unti 1929. Besides his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Frank, Tom and Pete, all of Columbus, and thre [sic] sisters, Mrs. Joe Wielgus and Misses Helen and Frances, of Columbus. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony's Catholic church, and burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery. Rev. Fr. Casimir, pastor of St. Anthony's church, will officate at the services. The body will be taken home tomorrow afternoon from the McKown Funeral home, and will lie in state there until the hour of the service.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 18, 1936
LONG--GROER C. LONG, 48, DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Prominent Columbus Attorney Is Cancer Victim; Funeral Thursday
Grover C. Long, 48, prominent attorney in Columbus for 25 years, passed away near the noon hour today at the home of his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Garlow, 3117 Fifteenth street, as result of a cancerous affliction with which he was seized nearly four years ago.
In April, 1932, he first visited the Mayo clinic at Rochester Minn., for an examination and operation.
[picture of Grover C. Long]
During the intervening years, he staged a valiant battle against the ravages of the disease, and carried on his law practice and daily tasks with scarcely a complaint concerning the physical suffering he had to endure, and at times must have seemed beyond human endurance. It was not until May of last year that he was forced to forego office routine and remain at the Garlow home, where he conducted whatever legal affairs he could until he was confined to his bed several months ago and until death released him from his sufferings today.
Always looking on the brighter side of life, always a true gentleman, always studious in his profession, delving deep into every case he was called upon to handle, sincere, kindly, Grover C. Long had a wide circle of real friends who will be saddened by his passing. Above all, he was loyal.
Born Nov. 4, 1887, at Ord, Neb., the son of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Long, he spent his boyhood on a farm, acquiring his education in rural schools and in the high school of that community. Following his high school course, he matriculated in the law department of the University of Nebraska, from which he graduated in 1910. During his university career, he won outstanding fame as an athlete, many medals attesting to his prowess in the high kick and as a member of the Husker basketball team.
After graduation, Mr. Long came to Columbus to form a partnership with Attorney C.J. Garlow. On Oct. 10, 1913, he was married to Miss Gwendelyn Garlow, his partner's daughter. He was ranked among the best young lawyers of the state, and continued to add to that reputation as the years gave him greater experience and knowledge.
Fraternally, he was a member of all the Masonic bodies, except the Shrine, and held at various times nearly all the local offices in these orders. He was a member of the Sons of Herman, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Wayside Country club, and several other organizations, but had not been active in any of these because of his health during the past few years, with exception of the Knights of Pythias, of whose ritual he was always fond.
Politically, Mr. Long was always a staunch democrat and was loyally active in the counsels of his chosen party. Only once did he seek political preferment, and then only at the insistence of his fellow democrats; when in 1930 he was elected as his party's nominee for the office of attorney general of the state. He waged a clean-cut campaign, but was defeated. However, as a result of his campaign, he was offered two very fine political positions, both of which he refused out of loyalty to his family and business connections here in Columbus.
He was a member of one patriotic order, the Sons of Veterans, to which he showed unfailing devotion. Never a year passed, with exception of the year he was in the clinic at Rochester and the past year, that he did not go out and gather flowers for the graves of veterans buried in Columbus cemeteries. During all the years he resided in this city he never failed in assisting on a Lincoln day program, until he became helplessly bedridden. This devotion probably arose from the fact that his father was a veteran of the Civil war, in which he was crippled by a bullet wound, and of his father's war record Mr. Long was very proud.
Besides his widow, Mr. Long is survived by his mother, five sisters and two brothers. Funeral services are tentatively scheduled for Thursday afternoon at the Federated church, but detailed announcements of the definite time will be made later.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 19, 1936
KOZIOL--Frank Koziol Dies - Frank Koziol, 2 1/2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Koziol, who reside on a farm between Silver Creek and Clarks, died at 7:45 p.m. yesterday at the family home. He had been ill for 11 days with pneumonia. Besides his parents, he is survived by five sisters, Celia, Christina, Monica, Eleanora and Evelyn, and three brothers, Bennie, Clifford and Thomas, all at home. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon, with Rev. Fr. Kunkle, of Clarks, officiating, and burial wil be made in the Duncan cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 20, 1936
KORTE--Funeral Saturday - Funeral services for Carl W. Korte, 44, who died in San Diego, Calif., Sunday, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Hoge, jr., 2202 Twentieth street, and at 1:30 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran church, of which he was a faithful member. Rev. J.N. Marxen, pastor of St. John's Lutheran church, northeast of Columbus, will have charge of the services in the absence of Rev. Herman H. Goede, pastor of the Trinity Lutheran church, who will be in Wisner for a funeral Saturday. Burial will be made in the St. John's cemetery northeast of Columbus. The body will arrive this evening over the Union Pacific, and will be taken to the McKown Funeral home, and then to the Hoge home tomorrow. He was born in Colfax county on June 21, 1891, the son of the late William and Christina Korte, and spent his youth on a farm in Colfax county. When the United States entered the World war, he enlisted and served over seas in France as a private in Company C, 128th Infantry, and was wounded in action. After his recovery he remained at the front until May, 1919, when he was given his honorable discharge. After returning here, he worked on various farms near Columbus until early in 1935 when his health began to break as a result of his injury in the war. Last spring he entered the Veterans' hospital in Lincoln for medical treatment, and in September went to San Diego for his health. He then began to fail rapidly, and his death came last Sunday evening. He is survived by six sisters, Mrs. Johannes Behrens, Mrs. J.P. Hunteman, Miss Rose Korte, Mrs. Alfred Plugge and Mrs. Adolph Hoge, jr., all of Columbus, and Mrs. William F. Loseke, of Monroe, and one brother, Adolph F. Korte, of Columbus.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 25, 1936
LANGAN--Platte Center Woman Dies - Following a short illness of a few days' duration, Mrs. Ed Langan, 41, of Platte Center, died at 3:30 p.m. yesterday at her home. She was taken suddenly ill last Saturday, with uremic poisoning and convulsions, and passed away yesterday. She had been a resident of that community throughout most of her life. For two years when she was a young lady, the family resided in Oklahoma. Miss Minnie Kamm was born on Dec. 3, 1894 on a farm northwest of Platte Center. Her marriage to Mr. Langan took place in Platte Center on Aug. 29, 1915, and they continued to make their home there during the subsequent years. She had always been a devout member of the Catholic church, and was affiliated with the Catholic Women's club of St. Joseph's church. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Martha and Delores, and six sons, Arnold, Harvey, Alvin, Jack, Kenneth and Donald, all at home. She also leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kamm, of Platte Center, a brother Nick Kamm, of Platte Center, another brother, Jack Kamm, and a sister, Mrs. Dick Bruns, of Columbus. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic church, with Rev. Fr. Leo Mainzer, pastor, officiating, and burial will be made in St. Patrick's cemetery. The body is at the McKown Funeral home, and will be taken to the family home in Platte Center tomorrow afternoon.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 27, 1936
KUTA--John Kuta Dies - John M. Kuta, 72, former Union Pacific railroad employee, residing at 3021 Seventh street, died at 6:10 p.m. yesterday at his home, where he resided with three step-sons, Charles, Leo and Adam Mimick. He had been suffering with heart trouble for some time, although never bedfast. Late yesterday afternoon he suffered a heart attack and death came in a short time. A native of Poland, he came to this country when 16 years of age with his parents. The family located in Columbus, and Mr. Kuta later entered the employ of the maintenance department on the railroad. He worked there for many years and retired when his health bean [sic] to fail. He was first married to Miss Katherine Podraza, who died in 1913. Four sons and a daughter--Frank, John and Charles Kuta, living northwest of Columbus, Andrew, residing northwest of Platte Center, and Mrs. Mary Goff, of Cleveland, O., were born to this union. On Nov. 10, 1915, he was married to Mrs. Katherine Sturek Mimick, who passed away May 6, 1932. He was always a devout member of the Catholic church, and the services will be held at St. Anthony's church at 9 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery. Besides his own sons and daughter, and 13 grandchidren, he is survived by eight step-sons, Charles, Leo, Adam, Louis, Frank, John and Mike Mimick, of Columbus, and Tom, of Cheyenne, Wyo., and 28 step-grandchildren. The body will be taken to the home tomorrow from the Gass Funeral home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 2, 1936
KOZIOL--Thomas Koziol Dies - Thomas Koziol, seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Koziol, of Silver Creek, died at 2 p.m., yesterday at St. Mary's hospital, following a short illness. He was born at home on August 1, 1935. His brother, Frank Koziol, two and a half years old, preceded him in death 10 days ago. He is survived by his parents, five sisters, Celia, Christina, Monica, Eleanora and Evelyn, and two brothers, Bennie and Clifford. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Catholic church in Clarks, with Rev. Fr. Kunkle, officiating. Burial will be made in the Duncan cemetery. The body is at the Gass uneral [sic] home.
The Monroe News, March 5, 1936
BIBLE-KUNCE--Miss Loretta Kunce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Kunce of Wilber, Nebr., and Lamoine Bible, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Bible, of Monroe were united in marriage Thursday, February 27, 1936, at high noon at the home of the brides parents. They were attended by Miss Ethel Rohrer of Omaha and Dick Peterson of Dannebrog. Rev. Edward Chapman of Omaha performed the ceremony in the presence of the immediate families. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to the wedding party and guests. The groom needs no introduction to the friends here. He attended school in Monroe for several years, graduating from high school with the class of 1931. He then took up a course in journalism at the Nebraska State University, graduating from there in 1935. Since then he has been employed by the Lincoln State Journal. Mr. and Mrs. Bible will reside in Lincoln.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 6, 1936
KRUMLAND--Mrs. Fred Krumland Dies - Mrs. Fred Krumland, 73, resident of Platte county for 49 years, passed away at 10:45 a.m. today at her home two miles south and a mile east of Columbus. She had been in failing health for the last year, and was bedfast for the last week. Her death was caused by cancer and heart trouble. As Miss Anna Borchers, she was born on June 6, 1862 in Oldenburg, Germany, where she grew to womanhood and was married on May 9, 1884 to Mr. Krumland. Three years after their marriage they came to this country, and throughout the ensuing years they resided on various farms in Platte county north of Columbus. Thirteen years ago they retired from an active farm life, and took a small plot of ground three miles north of Columbus where they resided until last fall, when they moved to a home south of Columbus, near their son, W.F. Krumland. She was always an active and devout mamber of the Immanuel Lutheran church, and was a member of the ladies aid society. On May 9, 1934, Mr. and Mrs. Krumland celebrated their golden wedding anniverary. Besides Mr. Krumland, she is survived by four sons, W.F. and Walter, of Columbus, Louis, of Platte Center, and Arthur, of Culver City, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Herman Garms and Mrs. Julius Wolberg, of Columbus, and 19 grandchildren. Two daughters and a son preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the home, and at 2 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran church, with Rev. A.H. Guettler, pastor, officiating. The body is at the Gass Funeral home, and will be taken to the family home Sunday.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March _0, 1936
KELLY--Omaha Man Dies Here - John J. Kelly, 76, of Omaha, who made his home here at St. Mary's hospital, since the fall of 1931, died at 5:30 a.m. today of cancer. He had been bedfast for the last five months. The body was taken to Omaha by representatives of the Heafey and Heafey mortuary, who came here this morning. Burial services will be held there. He is survivied [sic] by his wife and two daughters, residing in Omaha. In Omaha he made his home at 2317 C street.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 24, 1936
KRUMEI--Funeral of Miss Krumei - Funeral services for Miss Amelia Krumei, 86, who died yesterday afternoon following an illness of several months, will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday at St. Bonaventure's church, with Rev. Fr. Salvator, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery. The body will be removed from the Gahan Funeral home to the home of a nephew, John F. Krumei, 1516 Seventh street, tomorrow afternoon. She made her home in Columbus since 1904, and for the last several years resided with her only brother, Joe Krumei, 669 Twenty-ninth avenue. Last fall when she beame ill she was removed to St. Mary's hospital, where she remained until her death which was due to complications incident to her advanced age. She was born on Oct. 15, 1849 at Deutsch Eisenberg, Austria, where she made her home until she came to this country later in life. She came to Columbus in 1904 to reside. She has always been a devout member of the Catholic church, and was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis. Besides her brother, she is survived by six nephews John, Joe and John F. Krumei, of Columbus, Carl Krumei, of Victorville, Calif., Frank Krumei of Prince Albert, Sasketchewan, Can., and Frank Koenig, of Everett, Wash., and three nieces, Mrs. Mary Brunner, of Columbus, Mrs. O.C. Talbot, of Clay Center, Kan., and Mrs. Harry Oberlin, of Victorville, Calif.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 18, 1936
WILLARD--Death Comes to Nebraska Pioneer
Mrs. Charlotte Willard, 71, long prominent of Genoa, passes away here
Mrs. Charlotte Willard, 71, formerly of Genoa and widow of the late D A Willard, founder and former owner of the town site of Genoa died here at 9 a.m. today at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital, where she had been a patient for the last five weeks. For the last three years, Mrs. Willard resided in Columbus with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Jones, 3215 16th Street.
When her health began to fail in 1933, she came to Columbus to be with Mr. and Mrs. and Jones, and not until last fall was there any noticeable change in her condition. Even then at times she appeared to be better, but five weeks ago entered the hospital for medical attention.
As Miss Charlotte M. Anderson she was born Jan. 24, 1865 at Christina, Norway, and came to this country with her parents, the late Gustav and Sophia Anderson, when she was four years of age. The family first located in Illinois, and a few years later moved to Genoa where Mrs. Willard lived continuously until coming here three years ago.
As a young woman, she accepted a teaching position in the U.S. Indian school when it was founded in Genoa, and taught there until her marriage to D. A. Willard on Dec. 25, 1882. Mr. Willard, an early pioneer in that community, was an extensive land holder there, and originally owned the town site of Genoa, which he also founded. He not only was an extensive land holder in Nebraska, but also owned considerable land in Kansas and Oklahoma, and for many years was in the real estate and loan business and banking business in Genoa.
Mrs. Willard led a most active life in a literary and cultural manner. She was a charter member and organizer of the Genoa Women's club many years ago, and also was active in the Delphian Chapter there for several years. Besides her literary ambitions, she found a keen interest in music, and was prominently identified with Genoa musical circles for a number of years.
In addition to these activities, she was a member of Sylvia Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and a charter member of the Congregational church of Genoa, being a member of the ladies aid society. Through her association and membership in cultural and religious societies, she became widely known, and was held in highest esteem by a host of friends.
After Mr. Willard passed away Aug. 30, 1923, she continued to occupy their Genoa home until ill health forced her to give it up and come to Columbus to be with her daughter. After moving to Columbus she affiliated with the Alpha Kensington club, and just this week, on Easter Sunday, entered her membership in the Federated church here, having it transferred from the Genoa Congregational church.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Jones of Columbus, Mrs. J. A. Munson, of Omaha, and Mrs. H. A. Evans, of Lincoln; four sons, E. D. and P. W. Willard, of Genoa, and C. C. and A. L. Willard, of Seattle; nine grandchildren; one great grandson; two sisters, Mrs. George Davis and Mrs. Joe Campbell, of Los Angeles, and two brothers, Elmer and Oscar Anderson, of Los Angeles. Her mother, Mrs. Gustav Anderson, preceded her in death four years ago, and a son, D. A. Willard, jr., died years ago in infancy.
Funeral arrangements will be announced Monday, as word is being awaited from her sons in Seattle. The body is at the Gass Funeral home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 23, 1936
LUEKE--William Lueke Dies - Following an illness of three years duration, William Lueke, 75, Colfax county farmer, residing 20 miles northeast of Columbus, passed away at 12:45 p.m. yesterday at his home. He had been bedfast for the last eight months. His death was due to an asthmatic condition with which he had suffered for several years. A native of Oldenburg, Grossen Kneten, Germany, he was born there on Nov. 3, 1860. At the age of 13 years, he came to this county with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Gerhart Lueke, and the family first located for a brief period in Columbus. From here they moved to Colfax county, and his father homesteaded on the farm where he was living at the time of his death. With the exception of a period of 11 years, from 1893 to 1904, when he resided in Schuyler and Rogers, he spent all of his life on the home farm. He was married to Miss Emma Grotelueschen on June 26, 1884 at St. John's Lutheran church northeast of Columbus, and to this union was born three daughters and five sons--Mrs. Fred Schindler, of Schuyler, Mrs. Gustav Loseke, of Monroe, Mrs. John Howe, of Omaha, Albert and Gerhart Lueke, of Schuyler, Emil and Walter Lueke, of Columbus, and W.F. Lueke, of Richland. Mrs. Lueke passed away Nov. 20, 1931. During his years of residence on the farm he served as precinct assessor for many years, and also served on the school board of District 26 for over 20 years. He was a member of the Sons of Herman lodge in Schuyler. When he left the farm in 1893 to move to Schuyler, he entered the hog buying business, and after 11 years gave that up and returned to the farm. Besides his daughters and sons, he is survived by three brothers, Carl Lueke, of Schuyler, Gustav Lueke, of Bellflower, Calif., and George Lueke, of Council Bluffs, Ia.; one sister, Mrs. Adolph Schlosser, of Dodge, and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the family home, and at 2 p.m. at the St. John's Lutheran church. Rev. J.N. Marxen, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be made in Calvary cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 24, 1936
SCHEIHING--Mrs. Tillie Scheihing, 59, who resided at Thirty-fifth Avenue and Thirteenth Street, died this morning at the University hospital in Omaha where she had been receiving medical treatment for the last week. Her death was due to heart disease. A native of Germany, she was born on December 30, 1876, and came to this country with her parents in her early childhood. The family located at Davenport, Iowa where she grew to young womanhood, and was married to William Evers. One daughter, Mrs. Mason Taylor of Columbus, was born to this union. Mr. Evers died a few years after their marriage, and later she was married to George Scheihing. They had one son, Harry, who made his home here with her. She was divorced from Mr. Scheihing before she came to Columbus from Hastings about 15 years ago. Besides her son and daughter, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Young of Davenport, Iowa, two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Mathews, of Rock Island, Ill., and Mrs. Mary Davis of Davenport, Ia.; three brothers, Henry Young of Elsie, Neb., John Young of Hanna Alta, Canada, and Edward Young of Davenport, and eight grandchildren. John B. Gahan drove to Omaha today to bring the body to the Gahan funeral home here. Funeral arrangements will be announced in tomorrow's Telegram.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 1, 1936
ZYBACH--Mrs. Anna Zybach, 78, who resided on a farm four miles northwest of Columbus, passed away at 4:20 a.m. today at her home following a heart attack. She had been suffering with heart disease for the last year, and had experienced several heart attacks during that time. She had not been bedfast until yesterday. As Miss Anna Kehrli, she was born on June 4, 1857 at Gadmen Nessenthal, in the canton of Bern, Switzerland, where she grew to womanhood and was married to Henry Zybach on Nov. 26, 1880. They came to the United States in 1893 and located in Platte county. Mr. Zybach passed away June 26, 1898. In 1911, Mrs. Zybach and her family moved to a farm in Colfax county, and seven years later they moved back to Platte county, buying the farm where she made her home until her death. She was a devout member of the Evangelical Protestant church for many years, and was a member of the Ladies Aid society of the church. She was also a member of the Swiss Ladies society. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Schupbach; four sons, John Zybach, Henry Zybach, Casper Zybach and Adolph Zybach, all of Columbus;19 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Marguerite Kehrli and Mrs. William Schick, of Scranton, Pa., and two brothers, Simon Kehrli, of New York City, and Andrew Kehrli, of Gadmen Nessenthal, Switzerland. Two daughters, Mrs. Otto Rudat and Mrs. Rudolph Lips preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the home, and at 2 p.m. at the Evangelical Protestant church, with Rev. J.H. Steger, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery. The body will be taken to the home tomorrow afternoon from the Gass Funeral home.LUTJELUSCHE--Funeral Sunday - Funeral services for Fred B. Lutjelusche, 75, residing on a farm 13[?] miles northeast of Columbus, who died yesterday about 1 p.m. at his home, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the home, and at 2:30 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran church on Shell Creek, with Rev. J.N. Marxen, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in Calvary cemetery. The body will be taken home tomorrow from the Gass Funeral home. He had been a resident of Colfax county for 67 years, having settled there in August, 1869, after he came to this country with his parents from Germany. Until a few years ago, when he began to suffer with rheumatism, he had always enjoyed excellent health, and while his health had been failing recently, he had always been up and around the house. Yesterday morning he arose as usual, and not feeling very well he laid down to rest. Around noon, he suffered a heart attack, and his death came in a short time. He was born on May 25, 1860 at Saga, Oldenburg, Germany. His parents located on the farm where he was living at the time of his death, and he resided there for the remainder of his life. He had been an industrious and successful farmer throughout the many years he spent there, and as he never married, his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Louis L. Lutjelusche shared the farm and home with him. He had always been a devout member of the Lutheran church, and was a faithful member of St. John's Lutheran church. He is survived by two brothers, Louis L Lutjelusche, of Richland, and John R. Luschen, of Columbus, and three sisters, Mrs. William Voss, of Humphrey, Mrs. Frank Adams, of Torrington, Wyo., and Mrs. Henry Leffers, of Creston.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 4, 1936
LUTJELUSCHE--Funeral services for Fred B. Lutjelusche, 75, farmer residing 13 miles northeast of Columbus, who died Thursday at his home were held at 1 p.m. yesterday at his home, and at 2 p.m. at the St. John's Lutheran church on Shell Creek. Rev. J.N. Marxen, pastor, officiated at the services, and burial was made in Calvary cemetery. So large was the crowd attending that a loud speaker was installed in the parochial school house and also out-of-doors so as to accommodate those attending the last rites. The honorary pallbearers were Otto Johannes, Herman Klug, Adam Schmid, Robert C. Welch, Charles W. Welch and Emil Wilke. The active pallbearers were Walter Voss, Arthur Voss, Otto Lutjelusche, Ernest Lutjelusche, Norris Luschen and Louis Leffers.LUCE--FUNERAL OF W.H. LUCE, NANCE COUNTY PIONEER, HELD IN GENOA SUNDAY
Death, at 82, Due to Complications Incident to Advanced Age; Lived in Columbus 14 Years
Genoa, May 4 (Special to the Telegram) - Funeral services for W.H. Luce, 82, early Nance county pioneer, who resided in Columbus for 14 years before coming here a year ago to reside with a granddaughter, Mrs. Elmer Anderson, were held at 2:30 p.m. yesterday at the Anderson home. Rev. David Munson, pastor of the Methodist church of West Hill, conducted the services, and burial was made in the Genoa cemetery.
Mr. Luce passed away at 3:45 a.m. Friday in the Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital in Columbus, where he had been a patient for several weeks. His death was due to complications incident to his advanced age.
Born on Apr. 20, 1854, at Hazardville, Conn., he grew to manhood there and was married in 1876 to Miss Charlotte Pierce. Three years after their marriage their [sic] came to Nebraska to reside, and first located on a farm west of Fullerton. They resided there for a short time, and then moved to Fullerton, when he entered the cattle buying business. After several years he returned to his trade as a carpenter, which he had learned in his youth, and he followed that line of work until he moved to Columbus in 1921.
He and Mrs. Luce made their home in Columbus until 1935, and for a period of eight years he was employed as a carpenter for the Union Pacific railroad. He had almost attained the retirement age when he entered the employ of the railroad, but because of his unusually good health he was allowed to continue working until he reached the age of 75.
He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Jessie Elm, of Genoa; one son, George Luce, of Bayard, who was here for the funeral; 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. One daughter, who died in infancy, preceded him in death.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 5, 1936
LEGG--Salesman Dies Here - Harry C Legg, 42, of Kansas City, Mo., salesman for the Acme White Lead and Color Works of Detroit, for the last 25 years, died from a heart attack at 11:35 p.m. yesterday at Hotel Thurston. He drove here last evening from Omaha with M.O. Harrison, salesman for the E.A. Pegau company, and then made business stops at David City and Schuyler, arriving here at 7:15 p.m. yesterday. During the day he had complained of a pain in his chest, and becoming more acute all the time, he went to bed upon arriving here, and Mr. Harrison called a local doctor to attend him. The body was taken to the Gass Funeral home. His wife, Mrs. Gretchen Legg, and their daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth, of Kansas City, arrived here this morning, after having been notified of his sudden illness and death. They were accompanied here by Homer White, jr., of Kansas City. Besides his wife and daughter, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. J.C. Schilz, and a sister, Mrs. Stanley McGillivary, both of Dallas, Tex. The body will be taken to Dallas for funeral services, leaving Columbus over the Union Pacific on one of the evening trains. Mrs. Legg and Miss Legg will return to Kansas City overland, and will then drive to Dallas for the funeral.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 11, 1936
KLUCK--Dies Here - Miss Maxine Kluck, 11 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franz Kluck, of Fremont, who until this spring resided two miles north of Richland, died at 7 a.m. today at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital following a week's illness of pneumonia. She was born on Feb. 3, 1925. The body was taken to Schuyler, where funeral services will be held, although no definite hour has been arranged. Besides her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Eileen and Shirley; one brother, John; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Baade, of Schuyler, and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Rose Kluck, of Columbus.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 18, 1936
KOCH--FUNERAL OF RAYMOND KOCH, 29, TO BE HELD IN CRESTON TUESDAY - Young Farmer, Found Dead Saturday, Believed Victim of Accidental Discharge of Rifle
Creston, May 18 (Special to The Telegram): The funeral of Raymond Koch, 29, young farmer who was found dead in a machine shop on his farm about five miles southeast of Creston early Saturday afternoon under circumstances which indicated he had been killed by the accidental discharge of a .22 calibre rifle with which he was hunting stray dogs, will be held Tuesday afternoon.
The services will be held in the Presbyterian church in Creston at 2 p.m. tomorrow, following a brief prayer service at the farm home at 1 p.m.
Raymond Koch was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koch, prominent residents of this community. His home, where he lived with his wife and two children, is just across the road from his parents' home, while the land which he farmed is about a quarter of a mile from the house. There is a machine shed located on the tract. About 7 a.m. Saturday, he drove over there to do some harrowing. On the way he stopped at his parents' home to borrow a .22 rifle from a younger brother to shoot some stray dogs that were bothering his hogs. It is believed that as soon as he reached the place, he went into the shed to look around and see if the dogs were there. Apparently he had stooped to go under a binder and had tripped and the gun had been accidentally discharged, the bullet entering his head.
When he failed to return for his noon meal, his sisters, Lydia and Evelyn, went over to call him, and found the body. It is believed he had been dead about five hours. Sheriff Kavanaugh, summoned from Columbus, decided that no inquest was necessary.
Mr. Koch was one of the highly respected young farmers of this neighborhood.
On Jan. 21, 1931, he married Miss Rose Thomas, daughter of Fred Thomas, of Columbus. Three children were born to them, of whom the first, a son, died in infancy.
Mrs. Koch and the other two children, Mary Ellen, 2 1/2 years old, and Sylvia, aged 7 months, survive him. He also leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koch; two brothers, Vernon and Harvey, and two sisters, Lydia and Evelyn, all residing at home, except Vernon who is married and resides on a nearby farm.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, June 2, 1936
LAWRENCE--Mrs. R. Frank Lawrence Dies - A distinct shock to her family and friends was the sudden death of Mrs. R. Frank Lawrence, 73, pioneer Nebraskan, who died at 11 p.m. yesterday at her home, 2811 Nineteenth street. She was visiting with a son, L.S. Lawrence, of Columbus, when she suffered the attack, and she died almost instantly. Although her family were aware of a heart ailment, she had never been seriously ill at any time, and she was always up and around her home. As Miss Emma Dorothy Loucke, she was born on Dec. 25, 1862 at Patoka, Ind., and as a young woman went to Quincy, Ia., to visit with a sister, Mrs. Charles Lawrence, whose husband was a brother of the man to whom she was later married. It was while there on this visit that she met her husband, and their marriage took place on June 6, 1881 at Quincy. A year later they moved to Nebraska and located on a farm near Columbus. They resided there for several years, later moved to Everton, Mo., Effingham, Kan., and then to Valley City, N.D., returning here after a few years. They farmed near Columbus on various places until 1918, when they retired and moved into the city. In 1926, they went to Denver and resided there for two years, and then returned here again to make their home. On June 6, 1931, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence celebrated their golden wedding anniversary here. He passed away here May 16, 1935. She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Henry Sissle, Mrs. William LaRue, Mrs. Turner Kilham and Mrs. John Smith, all of Columbus, Mrs. Martin Smith, of Monroe, and Mrs. Richard Moeller, of Denver; two sons, L.S. Lawrence of Columbus, and Edward Lawrence, of Norwood, Mo.; 30 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Daniel Thayer, of Monroe, and Mrs. Lynn Snodgrass, of Loomis, Wyo. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the family home, with Rev. G.E. Forssell, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating, and burial will be made in Columbus cemetery. The body is at the McKown Funeral home, and will be taken to the family home Thursday morning.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, June 15, 1936
LOSEKE--William Loseke Dies - William Loseke, 64, residing on a farm 14 miles northeast of Columbus in Colfax county, died at 8:40 p.m. yesterday at the Norfolk state hospital. He had been mentally sick since the fall of 1931, and had been a patient at the hospital only the last 10 days. Since 1933 he had been suffering with heart trouble, and for the last several months he had been critically ill. Born in Platte county, near the farm in Colfax county where he made his home for nearly 35 years, on Mar. 6, 1872, he spent his entire life in the rural community near the Christ Lutheran church. On Mar. 18, 1902, he was united in marriage to Miss Louise Groteluschen, and they established their home on the farm in Colfax county. He was a devout member of the Christ Lutheran church for many years, and was highly esteemed by his many friends. Besides his wife, he is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Willie Becker, of Leigh, and Misses Erna, Dorothea, Ella, Rosetta and Ruth, all at home, and two sons, Bernhard and Melvin, at home; three brothers, Gustav and Herman Loseke, of Columbus, and Otto, of Creston, and four sisters, Mrs. William Hespe, Mrs. Henry Hespe, and Mrs. William Asche, of Leigh, and Mrs. J.L. Brunken, of Columbus. 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 at the last rites, and burial will be made in the cemetery near the church. The body is at the Holmes mortuary in Leigh.
The Monroe News, June 18, 1936
POTTER--Mrs. Ida Potter, 37 of Columbus, passed away Monday evening in St. Mary's Hospital. She suffered a cerebral hemorrhage last Thursday and never regained consciousness. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Evangelical Protestant Church and burial was made in the Columbus Cemetery. Those from here attending the services were: Frank Potter and son, Elton, Misses Anna and Mattie Potter, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Potter, Mrs. Harry Hill and Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Talbitzer. Mrs. Potter was well known here, the family having made their home on a farm two and one-half miles northeast of Monroe for some time.CURTIS--Keith Ivan Curtis, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Curtis was taken suddenly ill Friday night about midnight and passed away at 11 o'clock Sunday Morning at the Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital in Columbus where he was taken early this morning. He was born November 3, 1935, at their home four miles northwest of Monroe, making his stay here only 7 months and 11 days. Besides his parents he is survived by three brothers, James, Derald, and Jerry; and two sisters, Mardel and Clara Lou. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, 1:30 at the home and 2:00 o'clock at the Okay Church, with Rev. Booher in charge. Burial was made in Okay cemetery. Four cousins acted as pallbearers, Darlene Watts, Cleo Watts, Geraldine Schmidt and Dorene Curtis.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 13, 1936
KONWINSKI--Funeral of Mrs. Konwinski - Funeral services for Mrs. John Konwinski, 32, who resided on a farm northwest of Silver Creek, were held at 9 a.m. today at the Krakow Catholic church, with Rev. Fr. Edward, pastor, officiating. Burial was made in the cemetery near the church. The pallbearers were Frank, Mike and Leo Sok, Tom and Joe Konwinski and Edmond Kierek. Out-of-town relatives attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vajenciehoski, of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Pete Vajciehoski [sic], of Cedar Rapids, and Mr. and Mrs. John Sok, of Ord. Friends from a distance were: Mrs. Joe Gonczak, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. John Augustyn, Mike Mroczek, ______, Alex Mroczek and M________, Toczek, of Loup City, and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Malek, of Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Konwinski died at St. Mary's hospital here last Friday afternoon after a short illness. As Miss Stella Sok, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sok, she was born Apr. 18, 1904, in Chicago. Her marriage to John Konwinski took place 10 years ago, and they made their home in the Krakow coummunity. She is survived by six children; five brothers, John, Frank, Mike, Leo and Floyd Sok, and six sisters, Ven. Sr. M. Carmelda, Ven. Sr. M. Pelagia, Ven. Sr. M. Emily, all of St. Louis, and Misses Palonia, Theresa and Frances Sok of Loup City.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 22 (?), 1936
LOEFFLER--Dies Here - Mrs. Margaret Loeffler, 52, of Winner, S.D., who had been visiting here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nelson, seven miles northwest of Columbus, died at 2:30 a.m. yesterday at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital. Her death was due to an intestinal obstruction. Her sister, Mrs. John DeBuhr, of Winner, S.D., came here when notified of her sister's illness, and arrived a short time before her death. The body was taken to the McKown Funeral home, and was taken to Mt. Olive Ill., late yesterday afternoon, over the Union Pacific leaving here at 5:40 p.m. Funeral services will be held there tomorrow afternoon. She is the widow of Paul Loeffler, who preceded her in death a few years ago.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 27, 1936
KOSIBA--Aloyz Kosiba Dies - Aloyz Kosiba, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kosiba, of Duncan, died at 5:15 p.m. yesterday at the family home there. He had been in poor health most of his life suffering with epilepsy, which resulted in his death yesterday. He was born on Sept. 11, 1913 on a farm four miles northwest of Duncan. As a youngster he attended the Catholic parochial school in Duncan, but was soon forced to give up because of his health. He is survived by his parents; three brothers, Steve and Clemence, at home, Tom, of East Stanwood, Wash., and a sister, Amelia, at home. Funeral services wil be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St. Stanislaus Catholic church in Duncan, with Rev. Fr. Mack, pastor, officiating, and burial will be made in the parish cemetery. The body was taken home this afternoon from the Gass Funeral home.KLEIN--Mrs. Mary Klein Dies - Mrs. Mary Klein, 71, resident of Bellwood, for over 50 years, died at 6:20 a.m. today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Hough, two miles north of Bellwood, with whom she made her home. She suffered a stroke of apoplexy about three years ago, and since then has been in delicate health. Other complications developing since then caused her death. She had been bedfast for the last nine weeks. As Miss Mary Happ she was born on Feb. 7, 1865 at Pesotum, Ill., and resided there until her marriage to George Klein, which took place on Feb. 2, 1886. After their marriage they came to Nebraska, and located on a farm east of Bellwood. They lived continuously on farms east of Bellwood until March, 1923, when they retired and moved into town. Mr. Klein passed away Sept. 13, 1935, and had he lived until last February, they would have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. William Hough, of Bellwood, Mrs. Fred Eickmeier and Mrs. Louis Nantkes, of Ulysses; five sons, Louis, Jake and George, of Ulysses, Joe, of David City, and Nick, of Bellwood; 24 grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Frank Best, Mrs. Wendle Meyer, Mrs. Riggie Meyer, Mrs. George Humphrey and Mrs. Addie Schwenk, all of Pesotum, Ill., and two brothers, Otto and Louis Happ, of Pesotum, Ill. She was preceded in death by two daughters and a son that died in infancy. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's church in Bellwood, with Rev. Fr. Haskemp, pastor, officating and burial will be made in Luxemberg cemetery. The body was taken back to Bellwood this afternoon from the McKown Funeral home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 3, 1936
KOPKE--Paul Kopke Dies - Paul Kopke, 45, of Garrison, died at 1:50 a.m. today at St. Mary's hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for the last three weeks. Prior to coming here he had been in the David City hospital for six weeks. His death was due to heart disease and dropsy, and he had been in ill health for some time. He was born on Jan. 20, 1891, at Garrison, and spent all his life in that community. He had been residing with his brother, Henry, on a farm two miles west of Garrison. Mr. Kopke had never married. He was a devout member of the Zion Lutheran church there. Surviving him are two brothers, John, of Rising City, and Henry, of Garrison, and two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Kruse, of Bellwood, and Mrs. Henry Brase, of Bellwood. His mother preceded him in death fo__ days ago, and his father, the late John Kopke, sr., died in September, 1934. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the home near Garrison, an dat [sic] 2:30 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran church, with Rev. A. Shouman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the parish cemetery. The body is at the McKown Funeral home here, and will be taken to the home Wednesday morning.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 10, 1936
KOCH--Mrs. Albert Koch, Sr., Dies - Following a lingering illness, Mrs. Albert Koch, sr., 60, residing on a farm 16 miles northwest of Columbus in Shell Creek township, succumbed at 10:15 p.m. yesterday at her home to cancer. She had been bedfast for the last two months. The Koch family have resided in Platte county for the last 18 years, coming here from Colfax county, where they resided for four years after moving to Nebraska from Kansas. As Miss Lucy Vann, she was born on Nov. 13, 1875 at Eureka, Kan., where she made her home on a farm until 1914 when they moved to Colfax county. She grew to womanhood there, and was married to Mr. Koch on Dec. 23, 1892. They have four sons and a daughter--Charles, Tom, Albert, jr., and Alfred, all of Columbus, and Mrs. Clara Bork, of Idana, Kan. Besides her sons and daughters, she is survived by her husband; two brothers, T___ Vann, of Fortuna, Mo., and Walter Vann, of Fall River, Kan.; a sister, Mrs. Ella Major, of Tulsa, Okla., and nine grandchildren. Two sons and a daughter, that died in infancy, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Immanuel Lutheran church, with Rev. A. Holm, of Platte Center, officiating, and burial will be made in Roselawn Memorial cemetery. The body will be taken to the home tomorrow afternoon from the McKown Funeral home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 4, 1936
KUMMER--DEATH COMES TO ALBERT KUMMER - Native of Platte County, Pioneer Farmer Passes Away at Age of 70
Albert Kummer, 70, well known retired farmer born of pioneer parents in Platte county only 10 years after the founding of Columbus passed away at 3 a.m. today at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital. His death was due to diabetes from which he had suffered more than seven years.
He was removed from his home at 2820 Sixteenth street to the hospital 10 days ago when his condition became more serious, but because of his advanced age he could not respond to treatment and his strength gradually ebbed away.
Mr. Kummer, with Mrs. Kummer and their one daughter, Mrs. C. Milton Pittman, moved to Columbus 20 years ago, when he retired from a life of 50 years spent in the rural sections near Columbus. Since that time he had not been active in any way other than looking after his land holdings and business interests.
He was born on Apr. 24, 1866, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Kummer, who resided on a farm in Platte county seven miles west of Columbus. His parents owned and operated a cheese factory there in the early days. When he was about four years old, they disposed of their land holdings there and bought farm land on what is known as the Island, in Polk county southwest of Columbus.
After he grew to manhood, he procured his own farm land in that vicinity and engaged in farming for himself. Only [sic] July 14, 1908, he was united in marriage to Miss Carrie M. Hahn, at Osceola, and they remained on the farm for eight years after their wedding.
He was a member of the Masonic lodge of Columbus for several years.
Besides his wife and daughter, he is survived by one brother, Otto Kummer of Columbus.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Federated chcurch, with Rev. R.H. Turner, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Columbus cemetery. The body is at the Gass Funeral home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 5, 1936
KLOSS--EX-SERVICE MAN IS FOUND DEAD IN BED - Herman Kloss, 49, Victim of Apoplexy; Relatives in Germany Notified.
Herman Kloss, 49, who, though at that time a German citizen, served several months in the United States army in the fall of 1917, was found dead in his bed in his room at the John Kropach residence, 2810 Twelfth street, about 7 p.m. yesterday.
After examining the body there and later at the McKown Funeral home to which it was removed after County Attorney Dougherty, as coroner, and Deputy Sheriff Staroscik had completed their investigation, Dr. J. North Evans concluded that death had been due to a stroke of apoplexy. Indications were, he said, that Kloss had been dead at least 12 or 14 hours.
Members of the Kropach household had heard Kloss moving about in his room about 1 a.m. Friday. When he did not put in an appearance during the day, Mr. Kropach entered the room about 7 p.m. Kloss was lying in bed as though asleep, but at a second glance Mr. Kropach saw he was dead and immediately notifed the county authorities.
There being no indications whatever of either foul play or suicide, County Attorney Dougherty, after the investigtion, announced that no inquest would be held.
Kloss, a bachelor farm hand, came to America from his native Germany in 1909, after having served a training period as a youth in the German army. He was employed for some years on the Reisch ranch near Richland, and later on other farms in vicinity of Columbus.
Though he had not yet renounced his German citizenship, Kloss entered the United States army from Platte county Oct. 5, 1917, and was assigned to Co. D, 314th ammunition train, but was honorably discharged on Dec. 9, 1917 because of disability. He made formal declaration of intention to become a citizen of the United States in 1921, and was admitted to citizenship here in 1928.
In late summer of 1933, he made a trip to Germany where he spent several months visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kloss, sr., and other relatives at Himmelforth, Kreis Mohrunger, East Prussia.
Returning to Columbus, he continued farm work in this vicinity. During the last two years or more, at intervals when he was not out on a farm, he roomed at the Kropach home. Recently he had worked over south of the river, but his employment there having terminated, he took his room again at the Kropach home about two weeks ago.
Frugal and industrious, Kloss is known to have saved a substantial "nest egg" from his earnings as a farm hand.
He has no relatives in this country, and no arrangements for the funeral have been made, pending word from relatives in Germany, a message having been dispatched to his mother there last night.
How many immediate members of the family in Germany are now living is not known here, but A.R. Miller, who handled some of Kloss' business affairs for him, said that he knew that the parents and several brothers and sisters were living at the time Kloss made his trip there in 1933.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 7, 1936
HILZINGER--Mrs. Anna Hilzinger, 79, of Platte Center, widow of the late Rev. Henry Hilzinger, passed away at her home there at 11 p.m. Saturday following a lingering illness. She had been suffering with rheumatism for the last several years, and about three years ago heart trouble developed. Since last December she had been confined to her bed with that illness and complications.
As Miss Anna Vrenzel, she was born on July 18, 1857, at Albany, N.Y., where she grew to womanhood and was married to Rev. Hilzinger on Mar. 15, 1877. He was a Baptist minister, who spent his earlier years in the religious service in New York, New Jersey, Canada, Ohio and Illinois, before going west to Eureka and Bridgewater, S.D.
Thirty-one years ago they moved to Platte Center, where Rev. Hilzinger accepted the pastorate of the Baptist church, and where he served until his death 10 years ago. Mrs. Hilzinger continued to make her home there after his death. Throughout their married life, she was a constant and devoted helpmate of Rev. Hilzinger in his work.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. William Siems, of Columbus, Mrs. Clara Barton, of Grand Island, and Miss Julia Hilzinger, of Seattle, Wash.; one son, Alvin, who travels with a circus, and who when last heard from was in Texas; four grandchildren; one great grandchild, and three sisters. She was preceded in death by one son and one daughter.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Baptist church in Platte Center, with Rev. Powell, pastor, officiating, and burial will be made in the cemetery there. The body is at the McKown Funeral home, and will be taken to the church tomorrow forenoon where it will lie in state until the hour of the services.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 8, 1936
IMIG--John Henry Imig, 63, of Lincoln, former Columbus baker who resided here for many years before moving to Lincoln seven years ago, died there suddenly at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in St. Elizabeth's hospital. He was employed as baker at the Walker bakery, and had gone to work early that morning as usual. About 7:30 a.m. he suffered a stroke of apoplexy, which rendered him unconscious. He was removed to the hospital immediately, and death came two hours later.
A native of Germany, he came to this country with relatives when he was 12 years of age. They came to Columbus and he found a home with the late Anton Vogel, who also gave him employment in his bakery. It was there that he learned his life-long trade.
As a young man he went to Fullerton to work, later bought the bakery and cafe in which he was employed, and then, after a few years, sold it and returned to Columbus. Here again he worked as a baker in various Columbus bakeries, and then bought the bakery at 2503 Eleventh street, which he operated for several years.
In 1927 he sold out and moved to a farm on Lover's Lane southeast of Columbus. About two years later he moved to Lincoln, where he followed the baker's trade until his death.
His first wife was Miss Alma Schmidt, who died in 1914. To this union were born three sons and two daughters--Carl, of Lincoln, Henry, of San Antonio, Tex., Edward, of Omaha, Miss Elsie, of Los Angeles, and Sister Baptist, of Rockford, Ill. In 1920 he married Miss Agnes Jaworski, and four daughters and a son were born to them--Miss Marjorie, of Rockford, Ill., Elaine, Maxine, Dorothy, and Paul, all at home.
Besides his wife and sons and daughters, he is survived by four grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Flora Hornberger, of Morrison, Okla.
The body was brought here last evening over the Burlington from Lincoln, and is at the McKown Funeral home where it will lie in state until the hour of the funeral. Services will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St. Bonaventure's church, with Rev. Fr. Athanase, pastor, officiating, and burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 1, 1936
HAGEL--Dies in Omaha, Funeral Here - Paul H. D. Hagel, 66, of Siebert, Colo., died at 3:10 a.m. yesterday in Omaha at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Zell A. Mills, 3214 Cass street, following a three months' illness. Mr. Hagel resided in Columbus prior to 35 years ago, and was a brother of the late George J. Hagel and the late Mrs. Ida Schroeder, both well-known Columbus residents. He went to Omaha for medical treatment, when he became ill, and made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Mills with whom he had resided in Colorado. He came here with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. William Hagel, and family, in 1875 from Middleton, Wis, and spent his boyhood and young manhood in Columbus, and they left 35 years ago and went to Colorado. When a young man, he lost the sight of one of his eyes in an accident, and the other eye being impaired, he attended the state school for the blind at Nebraska City, where he learned the piano tuning trade. Although his musical training had been limited, he played a great deal by ear, which was of great assistance to him in learning his profession. He followed his profession here before going to Colorado, and during the period of his residency there, he traveled in western Kansas, where he had quite a large clientele. He was never married. The body will be brought here tomorrow morning from Omaha and taken to the home of his niece, Mrs. L. M. Gietzen, where services will be held at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow. Rev. W. H. Talmage, rector of the Episcopal church, will officiate. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery, and the Masonic lodge will be in charge of the services at the grave. He was a Mason in Colorado. Besides Mrs. Gietzen, another niece living here is Mrs. Ralph Drake, and he has two nieces, Mrs. Gene Tiffany and Mrs. Harry Grobeck, in Omaha, and another niece, Mrs. Don Bridge, in Norfolk.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 22, 1936
LISCO--R.Y. LISCO, SR., 80, WHO DIED YESTERDAY, CAME HERE IN EARLY 1870'S
Farmed for Many Years and Later Managed Columbus Gas Co.; Funeral Will Be Private
R.Y. Lisco, sr., 80, whose death occurred yesterday in a hospital at Norfolk, was a member of a pioneer Platte county family and for about 12 years prior to 1925 was active manager and one of the principal stockholders of the Columbus Gas company.
The body was brought to the McKown Funeral home in Columbus yesterday where private funeral services will be held at a time not yet definitely determined, pending word from his son, Robrt [sic] Y. Lisco, jr., of Eastonville, Colo. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery.
Mr. Lisco came to Columbus in the early '70's, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Lisco, from Iowa, where they had been farming. He was born on Aug. 20, 1856 in New York state, and in early childhood moved with his parents to Iowa. They farmed near Mitchell, and came to Columbus from there, the family locating on a farm five miles southwest of Columbus in Columbus township.
There he grew to manhood, and it was in the parental home that he plighted his troth in mariage [sic] with Miss Mary J. Sillery on Sept. 26, 1881. He later became owner of the old home place and they farmed it until 1911 when they moved to Columbus.
During the years they resided on the farm, he served as a member of the school board in that district, held the position of road overseer for many years, served as township assessor, and also served on the county board of supervisors for eight years.
In 1913, two years after he had retired from the farm, Mr. Lisco became manager of the Columbus Gas company, which had been organized a few years previously by C.J. Garlow, George Scott and O.T. Roen, and in which Mr. Lisco had started acquiring stock while he was farming. He managed the business until 1925, the year the company sold out to the Central West Public Service Co., now the Central Electric and Telephone company.
After disposing of his interests in the business, Mr. Lisco formed a partnership with his two sisters, Misses Isabelle and Emma Lisco, of El Cajon, Calif., and established a gas company in Chadron, Neb., in which he retained his interests at the time of his death. Mr. and Mrs. Lisco resided in Chadron for a few years but returned to Columbus in 1933 to reside here. Some few months ago, when Mr. Lisco's health began to fail more rapidly, they went back to Chadron and resided temporarily with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M. Hardy.
Besides Mrs. Lisco, his two sisters, his son, Robert, and a daughter, Mrs. Hardy, he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Isabelle Pennington, of Silver Creek, and 10 grandchildren.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, November 3, 1936
DOMMANN--Following an illness of only a few days' duration, Mrs. Ida Dommann, 48, supervisor of the county WPA sewing room, succumbed to double pneumonia at 3:45 p.m. yesterday at St. Mary's hospital. Taken ill last Friday, she was removed from the sewing room to her home, 1819 Eleventh street, that afternoon, and from there to the hospital Saturday when it became evident that her condition was serious.
As Miss Ida Rickert, she was born June 5, 1888, at the farm home of her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rickert, Platte county pioneers, 11 miles northeast of Columbus on Shell creek. She attended the rural school in that district and grew to womanhood there. In 1908 she moved into Columbus with her parents when they retired from the farm.
On May 23, 1918, she was married to Theodore Dommann. One daughter, Theodosia, now 14 years of age, was born to them. A few years ago Mr. and Mrs. Dommann separated, though they were not divorced. For the last two years Mrs. Dommann has been employed in the WPA sewing room, first as an expert cutter, and, since last April, as project supervisor.
She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran church and the Ladies Aid society, and served as treasurer of the society several years, though she had not held the office in recent years.
Immediate relatives surviving are her daughter; one sister, Miss Lizzie Rickert, with whom she made her home, and one brother, William Rickert, of Columbus.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran church, Rev. A.H. Guettler, pastor, officiating and burial will be made in Calvary cemetery northeast of Columbus. The body will be taken to the residence from the Gass Funeral home late tomorrow afternoon.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, November 19, 1936
KUBAS--Dies at Hastings - Miss Valeria Kubas, 38, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kubas, of Silver Creek, died at 3:30 a.m. today at the state hospital in Hastings, where she had been a patient for the last 12 years. Her death followed a short illness of pneumonia. She was born on Mar. 10, 1898, at Osceola, Neb., and when she was two years of age her family moved to Silver Creek. She grew to womanhood there and attended the Silver Creek schools. Besides her parents, she is survived by five brothers, Charles, Joe and Steven Kubas, of Silver Creek, Walter and Thomas, of Los Angeles, and two sisters, Mrs. Ralph Perry, of Gering, Neb., and Mrs. Tom Bogus, of Grand Island. Sam Hoge, of the McKown Funeral home, drove to Hastings today and brought the body here. Funeral services will be held at 9 am. Saturday at St. Lawrence church in Silver Creek, unless her brothers in California come for the funeral, and in that case it will not be held until Monday. Word had not been received from them at The Telegram press hour. Rev. John Kunkel, of Clarks, will officiate at the services.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 8, 1936
KAVANAUGH--Baby Daughter Dies - A baby girl was born to Sheriff and Mrs. E.C. Kavanaugh at St. Mary's hospital yesterday. Born prematurely, the tot lived only a half an hour after birth. She was baptized Mary Claire. Burial was made this morning in the Catholic cemetery with Rev. Fr. David, assistant pastor of St. Bonaventure's church, officiating.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 18, 1936
LISKO--Funeral of Mrs. Lisko - Funeral services for Mrs. Regina Lisko, 90, who resided with her son, Louis, on a farm 10 miles north of Osceola, and who died at 12:45 p.m. yesterday at his home following a four weeks' illness will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Mary's church in Pilzno. Rev. Fr. Edward Jaworski, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be made in the cemetery near the church. As Miss Regina Sempek, she was born on Apr. 13, 1846 in Poland, where she was married to Jacob Lisko, when she was 26 years of age. In 1876 they came to the United States and homesteaded on a farm 10 miles north of Osceola, where she lived for the rest of her life. Her burial tomorrow is on the 35th anniversary of her husband's death, who died Dec. 19, 1901. Since his death she has made her home with her son, Louis, on the original homestead. Surviving her beside her son, Louis, are three other sons, John, of Osceola, Joseph, of Omaha, and Jacob, of Silver Creek; three daughters, Ven. Sr. Magdalene Mary, of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Charles Sturek, of Omaha, and Mrs. Joe Chochon, of Humphrey; 36 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. The body was taken to the home of Louis Lisko this afternoon from the McKown Funeral home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 22, 1936
MUELLER--Funeral of Mr. Mueller
Funeral services for Otto Mueller, 57, well known Polk county farmer, who died last Friday following a short illness, were held at 2 p.m. yesterday at the German Reformed church in Duncan with Rev. C. William Deglow, pastor, officiating. The body was laid to sepulcher in the parish cemetery by Mike Blaser, Henry Blaser, Albert Plageman, John Ernst, Morris Egger, Fred Staub, Julius Gerber and Otto Ernst. Unusually beautiful and numerous were the floral tributes that bore mute testimony of the high esteem in which he was held by all who knew him, and there were many relatives and friends in attendance at the last rites.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 28, 1936
GLOOR--Following an illness of three years' duration, Mrs. Rudolph Gloor, 46, residing on a farm 2 1/2 miles northwest of Columbus, died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday at her home. She suffered an apoplectic stroke three years ago, which completely paralyzed her right side, and left her an invalid.
She had experienced several heart attacks following the stroke, and had been confined to bed much of the time, although at intervals she was able to be up in a wheel chair. Last Monday she suffered a heart attack, and she was unconscious from then until her death.
As Miss Bertha Mueller, the daughter of Mrs. Sam Mueller, of Columbus, and the late Mr. Mueller, she was born on July 27, 1890, at Hirschthal, Switzerland. She came to this country with her parents and family at the age of five years, and they located near Columbus.
Here she grew to womanhood and was married to Rudolph Gloor on Mar. 4, 1919. They established their home on a farm southwest of Columbus in Polk county, and resided there until the spring of 1933, when they moved to the farm where she died.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Samuel, 14, and Daniel, 8, her mother, Mrs. Sam Mueller; five brothers, Sam, Paul, Emil and Alfred Mueller, all of Columbus, and Arthur, of Grand Island; and three sisters, Mrs. Alfred Bodmer, of Petersburg, Mrs. Frank Kinzli and Mrs Jacob Kupp, of Columbus. A brother, Otto Mueller, Polk county farmer, who died Dec. 18, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Evangelical Protestant church. Rev. H. Steger, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be made in Columbus cemetery. The body was taken to the Gloor home this afternoon from the Gass Funeral home.LUCHSINGER--P.F. LUCHSINGER, ILL FIVE YEARS, DIES IN DENVER
Native of Switzerland Long Prominent in Columbus Financial Circles
Peter F. Luchsinger, 61, prominent for years in Columbus business circles, succumbed in a Denver. Colo., hospital this morning to the ravages of asthma and complications brought on by a severe cold he contracted when he left this city for Colorado Junction, Colo., to seek relief from the malady which had caused him so much distress for the past five years.
His wife, who had planned a holiday visit with Mr. Luchsinger, left for Denver Saturday night in response to a message stating that his condition was critical, and was at his bedside when death came. Their son, Fred Luchsinger, and their son-in-law Alfred Angell, left for Denver early this morning by automobile when they learned Mr. Luchsinger was in a coma and was not expected to survive.
For five years Mr. Luchsinger had suffered from asthma, finding some relief by spending considerable time in his native land of Switzerland. He went to Switzerland first in 1931, remaining from May until December. In the spring of 1933 he again went to Switzerland, Mrs. Luchsinger and their daughter, Martha Louise, joining him there in August, all returning to Columbus in the summer of 1934.
It was about this time that Mr. Luchsinger discovered that the climate in Denver was akin to that in the Swiss health resort where he had spent considerable time, and since then he had resided in and around the Colorado city much of the time until his death, although he made many trips back to Columbus to visit his family and attend to business matters. He remained in Columbus this year from July until November before going back to Colorado where he was stricken with the cold which he was unable to shake off and which finally hastened the end.
Native of Switzerland
Mr. Luchsinger was born Oct. 19, 1875, in Schwanden, Canton Glarus, Switzerland, where his father, Fred Luchsinger, was a cobbler. He received his boyhood schooling in his native city, completing what is comparable to a high school course in this country.
In 1891 he came with his parents and sister, Agatha, to Platte county, where they had been preceded two years before by his brother, John. The family remained in Columbus almost a year when all of them, excepting John Luchsinger, returned to Schwanden. It was then P.F. Luchsinger entered the office of a macaroni factory near the Adrian sea coast city of Ancona, Italy, where he stayed for about two years.
Returning to Columbus in 1894, Mr. Luchsinger worked for a time on the John Wollshleger farm near Leigh, after which he was employed in the Merz meat market for a few months. He then worked in the Bucher saloon for a few years, after which he took a position with the Columbus State bank, then located at the northeast corner of the Twelfth street and Twenty-seventh avenue intersection.
In the old Columbus State bank, Mr. Luchsinger worked at odd jobs until his outstanding ability won him the position of teller. He went to Platte Center later to remain for a few years as cashier of the Platte County bank. Returning to Columbus in 1908, he served four years as cashier at the First National bank.
With his family, Mr. Luchsinger when to Zurich, Switzerland, in 1912, remaining until January, 1915, and working in the travel and credit bureau office there. In 1917 the family returned to Columbus and Mr. Luchsinger went into the Commercial National bank as cashier.
Organization of the Columbus National Farm Loan association was inaugurated in 1917, and Mr. Luchsinger became its secretary when offices were opened over the old Commercial National in 1918. Two years later the offices were moved to the present location at 2411 Eleventh street, which also houses two other organizations brought into being largely through the directing genius of Mr. Luchsinger--the Globe Savings and Loan association and the P.F. Luchsinger and company.
Co-op Credit Pioneer
In 1923 Mr. Luchsinger became director of the Federal Land bank in Omaha, division 2, Eighth Federal district, in which capacity he served for three three-year terms. Because of ill health he declined re-election as director for a fourth term in 1932. It was about this time also, that Mr. Luchsinger began to relieve himself of some of the responsibility in the other organizations, and his son, Fred Luchsinger, became acting secretary of the Columbus National Farm Loan association and the Globe Savings and Loan association, as well as manager of the P.F. Luchsinger real estate and insurance office. In 1934 the son was elevated to the position of secretary-treasurer of the Columbus National Farm Loan group, and Martin Stenger was made secretary of the Globe.
It was in 1929 that Mr. Luchsinger was instrumental in formation of the Pioneer Cooperative Credit association, one of the earlier organizations of this character. The cooperative credit plan was one of his life-long studies, as the result of which this Pioneer Cooperative was formed. However, the need for such agencies has been met by governmental agencies in recent years, and that is why Mr. Luchsinger's organization is being liquidated. One of Mr. Luchsinger's prized possessions is an autograph of D.P. Hogan, of the Land bank in Omaha, with the inscription: "To a Pioneer of Cooperative Farm Credit in Nebraska."
Mr. Luchsinger's impress upon the community in which he spent so many years of his active life will long remain, especially with relation to financial affairs. Sincere, kindly and ever ready to aid those who came to him with their problems, he established himself as a real leader.
Survivors
He was a member of the order of the Sons of Herman, the Royal Highlanders, and the Columbus Swiss society and served 17 years, until 1934, as treasurer of the Independent Evangelical Protestant church.
Mr. Luchsinger was married in Columbus to Miss Anna Iossi on June 3, 1902. Surviving him are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Carl Glur, Mrs. Alfred Angell and Miss Martha Louise Luchsinger, all of Columbus; one son, Fred Luchsinger, of Columbus; six grandchildren; one brother, John Luchsinger, of Columbus, and one sister, Mrs. Henry Stoeri, residing at the ancestral home in Schwanden, Switzerland.
Funeral arrangements had not been completed today, awaiting arrival of the body here sometime tomorrow.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 30, 1936
LUSCHSINGER--Funeral Saturday - Funeral services for P.F. Luchsinger, prominent Columbus business man for many years, who died suddenly Monday morning at the home of Mrs. Bertha Weber, 2315 Gaylord street, Denver, where he had been making his home while residing in Denver to relieve a serious asthmatic condition with which he had been suffering for the last five years, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Evangelical Protestant church, with Rev. J.H. Steger, pastor, officiating A short prayer service for relatives will be conducted at the home preceding the church services. Burial will made in Columbus cemetery. The body will be taken to the Luchsinger home, 2009 Fourteenth street, tomorrow afternoon from the Gass Funeral home, and will lie in state there until the hour of the services. Although his family were always aware of the seriousness of his condition, no immediate concern had been felt for him, because while in Denver he had apparently been in fairly good health. Mrs. Luchsinger left Saturday evening to be with him over the New Year's holiday, and when she arrived Sunday, she found him suffering with a heavy cold, which later in the evening became quite [remainder not copied]