The Columbus Daily Telegram, Jan. __, 1937
LUCHSINGER--LAST RITES FOR P.F. LUCHSINGER
Throngs Join in Honoring Memory of Prominent Columbus Citizen
Funeral services for the late P.F. Luchsinger, prominent for many years in Columbus business and financial affairs, were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 from the Evangelical Protestant church, with the pastor, Rev. J.H. Steger, officiating.
So great was the throng of friends attending the last rites that the main auditorium of the church was filled to overflowing, and those who could
[picture of P.F. Luchsinger]
not find room there were directed to the church basement, where an amplifier had been installed to carry to them the words and music of the service and the eulogy.
The unusually large display of floral tributes which banked the chancel also bore mute witness to the high esteem in which Mr. Luchsinger was held by an exceptionally large circle of friends and business associates.
Active pallbearers yesterday were August Wagner, Jake Louis, Fred Staub, Fred Fluckiger, John Pittman and Andrew Kopperud, the last named from Omaha. Honorary pallbearers were A.R. Miller, W.A. Boettcher, Gus G. Becher, G.W. Viergutz, M.M. Taylor, Theodore Moersen, Joseph Fischer, W.G. Wass, Fred Gerber, M.A. Stenger, Jake Glur, August Ewert, Fred Asche, C.J. Carrig, George Schwank, Henry Hobbensiefken, Theodore Wemhoff, Emil L. Mueller, William Lange, Caesar Ernst, John Witka, A.E. Gutzmer, Henry Herchenhan, Otto F. Walter, Louis Lachnit and William Moersen.
Members of the Columbus Volunteer Fire department, of the Swiss society, and of the Sons of Herman attended the rites in a body. Ritual of the Sons of Herman order, was read at the grave, in charge of Carl H Hoge, following Rev. Steger's commitment. During the services at the church, the choir, with Mrs. M.L. Daniel as accompanist, sang three hymns: "Engel des Fridens," "God Will Take Care of You" and "Ruhe du Sanft."
Out-of-town friends attending the rites here were Mr. and Mrs. William Newman and Alfred Iossi, of Alliance; Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Iossi and son, Victor, of Scottsbluff; Mr. and Mrs. Leistlitz, of Antioch, Neb.; Andrew Kopperud and Leo J. Lukanitsch, of Omaha; Mrs. Anna Gerber, of Clarks; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hoesly, Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Gigax and Mrs. Charles Marx, of Creston, and Mrs. Gilbert Gertsch, of Platte Center.
Preliminary services in Denver, Colo., where Mr. Luchsinger succumbed to an asthmatic affliction, complicated by a severe cold, a week ago Monday morning, were held Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 at the Hofmann mortuary, with Dr. Harvey Hardman, of the First Divine Science church of Denver, officiating. The prayer service was largely attended by members of the Denver Swiss society and personal friends of Mr. Luchsinger residing in that city. Mrs. Luchsinger, who reached Mr. Luchsinger's bedside in Denver before death came, accompanied the body on the train to Columbus, where final rites were to have been held Saturday but, because of the severe storm, were postponed until yesterday afternoon.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 6, 1937
KLUEVER--Platte Center Man Dies - Roy Kluever, 27, farmer, residing a mile and a half east of Platte Center, died at 7:45 p.m. yesterday at his home. He had been in failing health for the last year and a half and was bedfast for the last three weeks. His deatah was due to carcinoma. Born on Dec. 5, 1909, he spent his entire life in Platte Center. His marriage to Miss Lucille Langan, of Platte Center, took place on Aug. 24, 1932, in Omaha. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Neal Allen, 3; a daughter, Ruth Lucille 2; his mother, Mrs. Mary Kluever, of Platte Center; three brothers, Walter, of Columbus, Henry, of San Francisco, and Alfred, of Platte Center and five sisters Mrs. Fred Krueger, Mrs. Albert Goering and Mrs. Herman Goering, of Platte Center, and Mrs. Nathaniel Morgan and Mrs. Glen Morgan, of San Francisco. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the family home, with Rev. G.E. Forssell, of Columbus, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating, and burial will be made in the Baptist cemetery at Platte Center. The body will be taken home tomorrow afternoon from the McKown Funeral home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 11, 1937
KOCZOR--J.J. KOCZOR, PIONEER OF POLK COUNTY, DIES VICTIM OF APOPLEXY
Osceola, Jan. 11 (Special to The Telegram)--John Jake Koczor, 70, resident of Polk county for nearly 60 years, died at 10:20 p.m. yesterday following a five months' illness. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy last August, and had been in impaired health since then. Last Tuesday he suffered a second stroke which rendered him unconscious until death. He was bedfast during the last two weeks.
A native of Poland he came to this country with his parents in 1878, and they located on a farm in Polk county, eight miles north of Osceola. Throughout the remaining years of his life, he lived in the Pilsno neighborhood, near his childhood home, and after his marriage to Miss Katie Opella, on Feb. 13, 1900, they located on the farm where he was residing at the time of his death.
Besides his wife, he is survived by eight sons, Joe, Leo, Frank, Clarence, and Ed at home, Ben of West Point, and Alex and Steve of Elsville, Ark.; three daughters, Mrs. Victoria Grossnicklaus and Miss Florence at home, and Mrs. Rose Harris, of Miami, Fla.; three brothers, Charles, of Osceola, Albert of Silver Creek, and Bill of Columbus; four sisters, Ven. Sr. M. Cleta of Columbus, Mrs. Helen Thompson of Counil Bluffs, Mrs. Sophie Munso of Fullerton, and Miss Gertie Kuczor [sic] of Omaha, and four grandchildren.
He was a devout member of the Catholic church, being a member of St. Mary's parish in the Pilsno community. Services will be held there this week, although the definite time has not been decided pending word from relatives at a distance. The body is at the McKown Funeral home in Columbus.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 12, 1937
LUEKE--DEATH COMES TO MRS. CARL F. LUEKE, 68, AT HER HOME NEAR LEIGH
Leigh, Jan. 12 (Special to The Telegram) - Mrs. Carl F. Lueke, 68, residing on a farm four and a half miles southwest of here, died at 3:30 a.m. today following a few days' illness. She suffered a stroke of apoplexy Sunday afternoon, and she was bedfast and unconscious until her death.
Her illness and death were unexpected, as she had experienced no previous strokes and had not been in ill health.
A native of Oldenburg, Germany, Miss Mina Went, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Went, was born there on Sept. 29, 1868, and came to the United States as a young lady with her parents, who settled in Colfax county.
On Nov. 22, 1894, her marriage to Mr. Lueke took place at St John's Lutheran church northeast of Columbus, and about a year later they settled on the farm southwest of Leigh. Since that time she resided there continuously.
She is survived by her husband; three sons, Arthur, of Columbus, and Edward and Alfred, at home; four daughters, Mrs. Albert Schrieber and Mrs. Ewald Klug, of Columbus, and Misses Hulda and Leona, at home; four brothers, Henry Went, of Denver, Colo., Will Went, of Enid, Okla., Fred Went of Creston and Herman Went, of Columbus, and four granchildren [sic].
The Gass Funeral home of Columbus will be in charge of the services, and the definite time will be set when word is received from relatives at a distance as to whether or not they will come for the last rites.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 19, 1937
CONNELLY--Mrs. Alyce Connelly, Resident of County 65 Years, Succumbs
Funeral Services of Lindsay Pioneer Held at Holy Family Church Monday
Lindsay, Jan. 19 (Special to The Telegram)--Funeral services were held here Monday at the Holy Family Catholic church for Mrs. Alyce Connelly, 79, resident of Platte county for over 65 years, who died Saturday at the home of her son, Frank, following a two weeks' illness of the flu and complication incident to her advanced age. Rev. Fr. Zaplotnik, officiated at the services at 9 a.m. and burial was made in the church cemetery. Six grandsons were the pallbearers, Ed Schad, of Osmond, Wilfred Sweeney, of Cedar Bluffs, Harold Taylor, of Albion and Dennis Connelly, Sam Hoadley and Francis Taylor, all of Lindsay.
As Alyce Gagan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Gagan [sic], she was born in Boston, Mass., on Sept. 14, 1857. At the age of 14, in 1871, she came with her parents to Nebraska and they settled on a farm northwest of Lindsay. In 1875 she was united in marriage to Frank Connelly at Columbus and they came to this vicinity, settling on a farm southwest of the city. Following an active and fruitful farm life, Mr. and Mrs. Connelly moved to Lindsay in 1918 where they bought a home. Mr. Connelly passed away here Dec. 12, 1927.
A faithful member of the Catholic church, Mrs. Connelly was enrolled in the Altar society, and the Third Order of St. Francis and was ever willing to give of her time and services. Her particular hobby was needle work and she occupied the hours in making beautiful quilts, rag rugs and knitting various articles.
She had enjoyed good health until about a year ago when she suffered an attack of pneumonia after which she never regained her previous strength, and this year, when she became ill with the flu, she was unable to rally.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Pat Sweeney, Mrs. John Hoadley, of Lindsay, Mrs. W. Ramaekers and Mrs. H. Taylor, of Albion and three sons, Ed, Sam and Frank, all of Lindsay. Three children preceded her in death.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 29, 1937
LUCE--Mrs. W.H. LUCE DIES; FUNERAL SERVICES ARE HELD AT GENOA
Was Pioneer Teacher Near Fullerton, and Former Resident of Columbus
Genoa, Jan. 29 (Special to The Telegram) - Funeral services for Mrs. W.H. Luce, 80, long-time resident of Nance county, and former resident of Columbus, who died Monday at the state hospital in Norfolk, were held here Wednesday afternoon at the Clarence Widle home, with Rev. W.H. Clem officiating, and burial was made in Valley View cemetery.
Mrs. Charlotte Elizabeth Luce was born on July 10, 1856 in Hazardville, Conn., where she spent her girlhood and was married on July 8, 1876 to W.H Luce, who preceded her in death on May 1, 1936. They lived in Boston after their marriage for a short time, and then came to Nebraska, homesteading on a farm near Fullerton.
Mrs. Luce had been a school teacher before her marriage, and after moving to Nebraska, she opened a school in her own home to teach the children of the neighboring farmers, as there were no rural schools for their education, and she saw the need for instruction.
Besides this activity she took an active part in church and community affairs and was a leader in anything in which she held membership.
In 1921, Mr. and Mrs. Luce moved to Columbus, and they lived there until her health began to fail about two years ago.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Jessie Elm, of Genoa; a son, George W. Luce, of Bayard, Neb.; two sisters; three brothers; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 13, 1937
WATERS--Funeral services for Mrs. Ed Waters, 70, who died at her farm home seven miles north and four miles west of Schuyler, Saturday evening will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the home and at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine's Catholic church. Rev. Victor E. Herman, pastor of St. Mary's church, will be celebrant of the requiem mass. Burial will be made in Holy Cross cemetery, beside the body of her husband, who died in August 1935. Six nephews will act as pallbearers. The body will lie in state at her home until the hour of the funeral.
As Nellie Egan, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Egan, she was born Nov. 20, 1868 at Sterling, Ill. At an early age she came to Colfax county with her parents, the family settling on a farm in the Bissell community. She and Ed Waters were united in marriage at Wilson Catholic church May 23, 1888. They established their home on a farm near her parents' home and 36 years ago they purchased and moved to the farm which was their continuous residence.
They were the parents of one daughter and two sons, Katie, Garrett and Edward, jr., all at home. Surviving Mrs. Waters also is a sister, Mrs. Peter Beckus of Butler county and three brothers, Thomas Egan of Albion, Pat Egan of Omaha, and James Egan of Denver, Colo. A sister, Mrs. Matt Beckus of Butler county, died two years ago. [Schuyler.]
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 14, 1937
COFFEY--John Coffey, 73, resident of Platte and Polk counties over 70 years, and who for the last three years resided in Columbus at 2717 Nineteenth street, died at 9:30 a.m. today at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital, where he had been a patient for two months. His death was due to heart disease and other complications.
Born Apr. 21, 1865, in Waushtenaw county, Michigan, Mr. Coffey came to Nebraska with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Abel Coffey, when he was 2 years of age. his parents came directly to Columbus and made their home in town.
His father died when he was a young man, and being the eldest son in the family, the burden of their care fell to him. He took his mother and brothers and sisters to a farm north of Columbus, in 1896, and after a two-year period there they moved to a farm two and a half miles north of Monroe, where they lived until 1904 when they bought a farm in Polk county nine miles southwest of Columbus.
He never married, and continued to make his home on the farm until three years ago, when he retired and moved into Columbus.
Surviving are three brothers, Roy and Fred Coffey of Columbus, and Will of Denver, and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas of Grand Island and Mrs. Arthur Bryan of Columbus.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Gass Funeral chapel, with Rev. Charles Johnson of Palmyra, pastor of the Baptist church there, and an old friend of the family, officiating. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 17, 1937
KOHLER--Dies in Ellensburg, Wash. - K.O. Kohler, 76, veteran sheep rancher, known to many of the older residents of Columbus, died at his home in Ellensburg, Wash., last night, according to a message received today by Ed R. Blaser from his cousin, Mrs. Kohler. Along about the turn of the century, Mr. Kohler, who owned a large sheep ranch near Ellensburg, made it a practice to come to Columbus to feed sheep in this vicinity during the winter seasons and then ship them to market from here. It was on occasion of his winter sojourns here that he met Miss Anna Stauffer, daughter of John Stauffer, pioneer Columbus merchant and early-day county clerk. They were married here in 1900 and established their home in Ellensburg. Mr. Kohler had been in failing health the last two or three years. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters, all residing in Washington state.LIGENZA--Mrs. Jacob Lizenza Dies - Mrs. Jacob Ligenza, residing at 772 Thirtieth avenue, passed away at 5:15 p.m. yesterday at her home, on the 60th anniversary of her birth. She had been in ill health for more than a year, and had been bedfast since last October. Her death was due to a dropsical and heart condition. Born on Feb. 16, 1877, as Miss Clara Cybulski, in Dembitza, Poland, she came to this country with an aunt, Mrs. George Boro, when a girl of 14 years of age. They came directly to Columbus, and it was here that she met Mr. Ligenza, to whom she was married on May 12, 1896, and they always resided here. She was a devout member of St. Bonaventure's church. Surviving are her husband; five daughters, Mrs. Mary Provost, Mrs. Hans Greiner, Mrs. Jack Gillespie and Miss Lillian Ligenza, all of Columbus, and Miss Helen Ligenza, of Detroit; four sons, John, Felix and Carroll, all of Columbus, and Louis, of Black Duck, Minn.; two sisters, Mrs. John Lochowicz and Mrs. Paul Sobota, of Detroit; one brother, Pete Cybulski, of Detroit, and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m Friday at St. Bonaventure's Catholic church, with Rev. Fr. Athanase, pastor, officiating, and burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery The body will be taken to the home Thursday afternoon from the McKown Funeral home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 12, 1937
KORGER--Mrs. Frank J. Korger Dies - Mrs. Frank J. Korger, 27, residing at 2622 Ninth street, passed away at 7 p.m. yesterday at St. Mary's hospital. Her death resulted from complications incident to childbirth. The baby also died. As Miss Helen Kirkman, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Kirkman, Mrs. Korger was born Mar. 23, 1909, on a farm northeast of Columbus in Platte county. She had resided in the county all of her life, and on July 28, 1928 was married to Mr. Korger in Columbus. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Donald, 7, and Francis, 5; one brother, William Kirkman, of Columbus, and two sisters, Mrs. Carl Mueller and Mrs. Nora Kluck, of Columbus. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Bonaventure's Catholic church with Rev. Fr. Athanase, pastor, officiating, and burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery. The body will be removed from the Gass Funeral home to the family home Sunday afternoon.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 25, 1937
KORTE--Funeral Saturday - Funeral services for Elizabeth Emma Korte, 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Korte, who reside on a farm five and a half miles northwest of Humphrey and who died here at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cattau, yesterday afternoon, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the home, and at 2 p.m. at the Madison Trinity Lutheran church. Rev. Oetting, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be made at Leigh. Her death followed a three months' illness, and was attributed to complications developing from the flu. She was born on Sept. 20, 1930 at Monroe. Besides her parents, she is survived by five sisters, Elvina, Elsie, Mildred, Gladys, Luetta, at home, and five brothers, Henry, of Ft. Crook, and Herman, Clarence, Oliver and Ervin all at home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 5, 1937
LAMBERTUS--Dies at Monroe - Henry Lambertus, 77, Platte county resident for more than 50 years, died at 3:15 a.m. today at his home in Monroe, after a several months' illness. He had been suffering with hardening of the arteries, and after Christmas suffered a slight stroke. He was confined to his bed at times, but not continuously during his illness. His condition became serious last Wednesday and he was rendered bedfast from then until his death. Born on Oct. 6, 1859, near Lacomis [sic], Montgomery county, Illinois, he remained there until he had attained his majority, and then came to Nebraska with friends. He stopped in Columbus, procured employment on farms near here, and continued to reside here for several years. On Mar. 1, 1887, he was married to Miss Susan Sissle, and they established their home on a farm northwest of Columbus. Later they moved to a farm in the O'Kay community northwest of Monroe, and after a few years returned to Columbus. Mrs. Lambertus passed away Mar. 28, 1901, and Mr. Lambertus took their family and moved back to the O'Kay . . . [remained of article not copied]
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 7, 1937
LUCKEY--MRS. FRED LUCKEY, 69, PASSES AWAY; LIVED IN COUNTY 58 YEARS
Funeral Services Will Be Held at Immanuel Lutheran Church Friday Afternoon
Following a lingering illness of more than two and a half years' duration, Mrs. Fred Luckey, 69, resident of Platte county 58 years, died at 11 p.m. yesterday at her home, 1568 Twenty-fifth avenue. She had been a semi-invalid since early in December, and since then her strength had failed steadily.
Late Sunday her condition became critical, and she was bedfast on Monday and Tuesday. Even during the last few months, when her condition was regarded so precarious, she wanted to be up for a while each day, although she was only able to sit in a chair. During her illness, which began in November, 1934, she had undergone two operations at the Mayo clinic in Rochester, Minn., and had made trips there for medical treatment at intervals of six months.
Her death was due to complications incident to her advanced years.
Mrs. Luckey came to Columbus with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Engel, in 1879. As Miss Mary Katherine Engel, she was born on Apr. 4, 1858, in Middleton, O., and the family lived for a time in Illinois before coming here. Her father established a home for his family on a farm seven miles northeast of Columbus township, and it was there she made her home until her marriage to Mr. Luckey on Oct. 12, 1884.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Luckey resided on their own farm just one mile north of her parental home. Throughout the years that ensued they became one of the prominent families of that community, and for five years Mr. Luckey served as a member of the school board of Dist. 44.
In 1921 they retired from the farm, and moved into Columbus to reside, their son, Former County Attorney Emil F. Luckey, making his home with them. Her husband passed away Mar. 8, 1934.
Mrs. Luckey was a devout member of the Lutheran faith, and for many years was a member of St. John's Lutheran church northeast of Columbus. After moving into town, the Luckey family became members of Immanuel Lutheran church, and Mrs. Luckey was very active in church circles. She was a member of the Ladies Aid society, and until last fall, even when she was in poor health, she attended the meetings regularly.
She is survived by four sons, L.C., William H., Charles and Emil F, all of Columbus; a daughter Mrs. Herman Meyer, of Columbus; two brothers, William Engel, of Columbus, and George Engel, of Central City; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran church, preceded by a short prayer service for the relatives at the home. Rev. A.H. Guettler, pastor, will be in charge of the services. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery. The body will be taken to the home late tomorrow afternoon from the Gass Funeral home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 22, 1937
KOOPMANN--LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO FRED KOOPMANN, 47, HUMPHREY BLACKSMITH - Funeral Services Will Be Held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Saturday.
Humphrey, Apr. 22 (Special to the Telegram) - Fred Koopmann, 47, who has been engaged in the blacksmith trade here for the past 23 years, died at his home Wednesday noon, following a five months' illness of cancer. He was bedfast the last three weeks at his home here, and previous to that underwent an operation at a Rochester hospital.
Born in Almdorf, Germany on Dec. 17, 1889, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Koopmann, he came to Nebraska in 1913 and directly to Platte Center where he was employed by C.L. Martensen, who had a blacksmith shop and a farm. He divided his time btween the two occupations. In 1914 he came to Humphrey where he started his blacksmith business which he continued to the present time.
On Sept. 13, 1917 he married Miss Anna Siebler, of Aurora, who had been working in and near Humphrey. To them were born six children, who, with the wife, survive him. They are: Shirley Ann, Margareta, Carroll, Billy, Dale and Jimmy, all at home. Also surviving are two brothers and six sisters, who, with the exception of two sisters, Mrs. Ewald Nissen, of Cornlea, and Mrs. Andrew Detlefsen, of Hmphrey, live in Germany. His mother died when he was a young man, and his father passed away during the Christmas holidays.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 at the home and at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran church with Rev. E.G. Schedler, officiating. Pallbearers will be six blacksmiths: Louis Maier, jr., of Columbus; George Busselman, of Lindsay; Jim Paulsen, of Platte Center; Thomas Beck, of Morse Bluffs; Joe Honick of Howells, and Will Latterman, of Madison. Honorary pallbearers are Ernest Schmid, Fritz Schwarz, Carl Lewis, and Frank Schmidt, all of Humphrey, and C.L. Martensen, of Platte Center and Walter Scheild, of Fullerton. Burial will be made in the Humphrey cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 27, 1937
KIRCHNER--Dies in Omaha - John J. Kirchner, 69, manager of the Consumers Co-operative Oil company in Bellwood, passed away at 2:15 a.m. today at St Joseph's hospital in Omaha. He entered the hospital on Apr. 14, and underwent an operation on Apr. 17 for ulcers of the stomach, and other complications developing later resulted in his death early this morning. He was born on Apr. 28, 1867 in Austria, and came to his [sic] country with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kirchner, sr., when he was 10 year old. They located on a farm in Butler county, six miles southeast of Columbus, and he lived there until his marriage to Miss Sophie Kreizinger, of Bellwood, on June 9, 1897. They farmed near Bellwood until 1921, when they retired from their farm four miles southwest of Bellwood, and moved into town. Later Mr. Kirchner became manager of the oil company, and was holding that position at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife; one son, Joseph, of Alliance; three daughters, Mrs. Albert Janicek, of Kimball, Mrs. Harry Wilson, and Miss Charlotte Kirchner, of Bellwood; one brother, Rudolph, of Bellwood; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Schields, of Rising City, Mrs. Anna Schram, of Norfolk, and Miss Augusta, of Rising City, and 14 grandchildren. He was a devout member of the Catholic church, and funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m Thursday at St. Peter's church, with Rev. Fr. Haskemp, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in Luxemburg cemetery. Sam Hoge, of the McKown Funeral home, drove to Omaha this morning to bring the body here, and it will be taken to the family home tomorrow afternoon.LOSEKE--Mrs. Otto H. Loseke Dies - Mrs. Otto H. Loseke, 51, residing on a farm three and a half miles northwest of Platte Center, died at 7:45 a.m. today at her home. She had been in ill health for the last six months, suffering with heart disease and other complications, and spent seven weeks at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital here. She left the hospital two weeks ago, and since then was up in a wheel chair at her home. She suffered a heart attack early today and died a short time later. As Miss Emma L. Hoefelman, she was born on Aug. 3, 1885 in Grand Prairie township, north of Columbus, and spent her entire life in Platte county. She remained at home until her marriage to Mr. Loseke, on May 23, 1907, and then they established their home on the farm where she was residing when she died. She was a devout Lutheran, and before her marriage attended the St. John's Lutheran church, north of Columbus, and the parochial school. Since residing near Platte Center, she was a member of the Zion Lutheran church. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Misses Esther and Pearl, at home; one son, Elmer, at home; four sisters, Mrs. Emil F. Hellbusch, of Humphrey, Mrs. J.O. Osten, Mrs. Carson Peterson, of Columbus, and Mrs. Clara Gerken, of Platte Center, and four brothers, H.E. Hoefelman, of Platte Center, and Edward C., Adolph B., and Ernest O., all of Columbus. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m Friday at the family home, and at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran church, with Rev. A. Holm, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the cemetery near the church. The body will be taken from the Gass Funeral home, to the family home tomorrow afternoon.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 1, 1937
KMOCH--Schuyer Man Killed in Car Accident Here - Joseph Kmoch, 54, Dead; Companion in Critical Condition at St. Mary's - PAIR STRUCK WALKING ON HIGHWAY AT NIGHT
Joseph Kmoch, 54, of Schuyler, was killed and his brother-in-law, Frank Svatora, 51, also of Schuyler but enrolled at the VCC camp northeast of Columbus, was critically injured when they were struck by a car driven by Calvin Raney, jr., 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Raney, 2402 Nienteenth street, while the two Schuyler men were walking on the U.S. 30 pavement, about 400 yards west of the Monastery road intersection shortly before 11 o'clock last night.
Svatora was still unconscious this afternoon in St. Mary's hospital, to which he was removed immediately after the accident by Raney and George Morisse, one of the proprieters of the Day and Nite filling station nearby, whom Raney summoned to assist him in caring for the injured man. The attending physician said Svatora had a fracture of the skull and minor bruises and cuts on the back and that his condition was critical, though he was "holding his own" this afternoon.
Kmoch's body was taken to the McKown Funeral home whence it was removed in the night to a Schuyler mortuary at the request of relatives who came here in company with Sheriff Little, of Schuyler, when notified of the accident. It is said his skull, neck and both legs were fractured.
Going in Same Direction
The two Schuyler men had spent the evening at the Sunshine Inn at the intersection of the Monastery road and U.S. 30 where, according to information secured by Sheriff Little, they had been drinking beer. They were walking westward into town on the pavement when the accident happened. Raney and Miss Eleanor Van Berg, both members of well-known Columbus families, were returning to town from a short drive out east on the highway after attending the theatre.
According to Sheriff Kavanaugh and County Attorney Dougherty, who were notified after Police Officers Baer and Gillespie had been summoned to the scene, Raney said last night that when he first saw the two men walking on the north side of the center of the pavement they were just a short distance ahead of his car. Another car, coming from behind, was about to pass him. He swung his car to the left in vain effort to avoid striking the two pedestrians. Sheriff Kavanaugh quoted Raney as saying that he was driving at not to exceed 30 miles an hour at the time. The youth declined to make a statement to The Telegram today for publication, saying that he had been advised not to do so.
Officers said, however, that he stopped his car after the accident and then, seeing that one of the men was dead and the other injured, drove to the Day and Nite station nearby and notified Morisse. With Morisse's car they at once took Svatora to the hospital, where Raney and Miss Van Berg were joined later by their parents.
The Kansas City salesman who was driving the car behind Raney's stopped and spoke to Raney, stating, it is said, that he did not consider the accident Raney's fault. It was agreed by them that the former would notify the police, so he drove to the station and did so. Police said he volunteered to return later but did not do so and they did not get his name.
Kmoch, who had been walking nearer to the center of the pavement than Svatora, had apparently been struck by the right front end of the car, and Svatora by the right front fender. Both men lay partly on and partly off the pavement after the accident, Svatora at the point where they were struck, and Kmoch 192 feet west of there, according to police measurements.
Came Here From Schuyler.
Svatora, who had enrolled in the VCC camp northeast of Columbus last October, had obtained a weekend leave Friday noon and spent the afternoon in Schuyler. In company with Kmoch; the latter's son, Joseph Kmoch, jr., 26, and Fred Kubik, 50, they drove to Columbus from Schuyler about 6 p.m. yesterday, and spent most of the evening at the Sunshine Inn, Sheriff Little said today.
They had separated there about 10:45 p.m., Kmoch, sr., and Svatora starting to walk into Columbus, and Kmoch, jr., and Kubik preparing to return to Schuyler.
County Attorney Dougherty indicated today that it was improbable that an inquest would be held, but said he had not yet completed his investigation and was therefore not ready to make a definite statement. "It was nearly 12:45 a.m. before I was notified of the accident, and it was then too late for me to conduct a satisfactory investigation at the scene of the accident," he said.
Both Men Widowers
Joseph Kmoch, sr., and Svatora were brothers-in-law, Svatora having married Kmoch's sister, Mrs. Kmoch, who died three years ago, and Mrs. Svatora passed away two years ago.
Kmoch was born Nov. 20, 1882, in Czechoslovakia, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kmoch. He lived in Colfax county about 37 years, farming until about a year ago, when he moved into Schuyler, since which time he had been working as a laborer. He married Miss Josephine Strudl in 1909.
Surviving him is one son, Joseph, jr., his mother, Mrs. Julia Kmoch, with who he resided at Schuyler and three sisters, Mrs. A.J. Vrba, of Schuyler; Mrs. Elmer A. Gless, of Rogers, and Mrs. E.A. Krutina, of Norfolk.
Funeral services will be held in Schuyler Monday.
Svatora has a 10-year-old son who lives with the aunt, Mrs. H.A. Vrba at Schuyler.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 11, 1937
KOBUS--HER FIRST ILLNESS PROVES FATAL TO MRS. PAUL KOBUS, 69 - Stricken With Urema a Week Ago; Funeral at St. Anthony's Church Thursday
Mrs. Paul Kobus, 69, passed away at 2:55 a.m., today at St. Mary's hospital following a week's illness of uremic poisoning. Mrs. Kobus had previously enjoyed unusually good health, and this was the first time she had been forced to take to her bed because of illness. Last Wednesday she had complained of not feeling well and by Friday afternoon her condition had become so serious that she was taken to the hospital from her home at 2620 Sixth street.
As Mary Hebda, she was born in Poland in December, 1867. She came with her parents and her sister to this country in her childhood and they settled in Columbus where her father was employed as a laborer. On Aug. 13, 1889, she was united in marriage to Paul Kobus at St. Bonaventure's church. Mr. Kobus, now retired, worked on the railroad as member of a section crew for many years.
To them were born 10 children, six of whom with Mr. Kobus, survive her. They are: Frank, Thomas, and Peter Kobus, Mrs. Joe Wielgus, all of Columbus, and Misses Helen and Frances, at home. Three sons died in infancy and another son, John Kobus, died in February of last year. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, and her sister, Mrs. John Sturek, of Columbus.
Mrs. Kobus was a faithful and devout member of St. Anthony's Catholic church and gave willingly of her time to its various activities. She was a member of the Rosary sodality until is [sic] disbanded several years ago, and had participated in Forty Hours' devotion, which closed just a week ago Tuesday at the church. An accomplished seamstress, she made many beautiful quilts and articles of apparel and sewed for her daughters.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. Anthony's church with Rev. Fr. Casimir, pastor, in charge. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery. The body will be taken to the home at 2 p.m., Wednesday from the McKown funeral home anad will lie in state there until the hour of the funeral.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 18, 1937
HALL--Jasper T. Hall, 77, Passes Away at His Home; Ill Two Years--Had Resided in Columbus Since Retiring From Active Farming Career in 1920
Jasper T. Hall, 77, died at 6 a.m. today at his home at 3321 Eighteenth street, following a long illness. Mr. Hall suffered a paralytic stroke two years ago, and had been bedfast since that time.
The son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Hall, he was born at Atlantic, Ia., on Apr. 7, 1860. When a young man he came with his family to Nebraska and they settled on a farm near Ashland in Saunders county. There he met Miss Samantha Hooker and on Feb. 4, 1884 they were united in marriage by Rev. Miller of the Christian church.
They settled on a farm near Ashland where they remained until 1892 when they went to a farm near Fullerton. They farmed that place for nine years before moving to a place near Monroe and then, in 1920, they retired and moved to Columbus where they bought the house they have since occupied.
Mr. and Mrs. Hall observed their golden wedding anniversary on Feb. 4, 1934, but because of Mr. Hall's failing health there was no celebration of it.
Surviving him are his wife, a son, Lloyd Hall, of Columbus, and a daughter, Mrs. Leo Rollf, of Omaha. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and three brothers and one sister. His brothers are Oscar Hall, of Ashland, Dan Hall, of Sioux City, Ia., and Garns Hall, of Omaha, and his sister, Mrs. C.G. James, of Oceanside, Calif.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday at the Gass chapel with Rev. Edgar A. Dorner, of the United Evangelical Lutheran church, officiating. Burial will be made in the Columbus cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral home until the hour of the funeral.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, June 12, 1937
KIUNTKE--Infant Dies - Elmer Leroy Kiuntke, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kiuntke, who reside three miles southwest of Richland, died at 12:__ a.m. today at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital. The babe was born there on June 3, and was not well since birth. He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Walter, jr, and Norman, and three sisters, Clara, Florence, and Elsie, all at home. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. today with Rev. J. H. Steger, pastor of the Evangelical Protestant church, officiating, and burial was made in Columbus cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, June 24, 1937
KIERSLING--Former Priest Here Dies - Word has been received here that the Reverend Father Hilary Kiersling, O.F.M., pastor at St. Bonaventure's church here about 20 years ago, died at 1:30 a.m Monday at St. Anthony's hospital in Chicago. He was located at St. Peter's church in Chicago. Father Hilary had many friends in Columbus, and the news of his death came as a distinct shock, as people here with whom he had corresponded since leaving Columbus, did not know of his illness, which is believed to have been sudden.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 19, 1937
LUERS--HENRY LUERS, 88, PIONEER BUSINESS MAN, PASSES AWAY
Dies at Wayne After Long Illness; Funeral Services Here Tomorrow
Henry D. Luers, 88, pioneer Columbus business man, well-known resident here more than half a century, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Sunday at Wayne, Neb. where since 1929 he had been making his home with his daughter, Miss Alwine W. Luers, member of the Wayne State Teachers' college faculty.
Stricken with heart trouble and complications incident to his advanced age, he had been ill the last three months, confined to bed much of the time, though able to sit up in a chair at intervals until three days before his death.
Funeral services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran church here at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, preceded by a short prayer service at the home of his son, Walter H. Luers, _021 Sixteenth street, at 2 p.m. Rev. A.H. Guettler, pastor of the church, being out of the city, the service will be conducted by Rev. H.L. Borneman, pastor of Christ Lutheran church. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery.
The body was brought to Columbus this afternoon, after a short service in Wayne this forenoon. It will be at the Gass Funeral home until tomorrow morning, when it will be taken to the Walter Luers resident.
Native of Germany
Mr. Luers was a native of Germany, having been born at Halstrop, a suburb of Westerstede in Oldenburg, Dec. 8, 1848, a son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Luers.
After attending village school in Westerstede, he learned the wagon maker's and cabinet maker's trade, and then in 1871, he came alone to America, destined to spend the remainder of his life here.
He spent a short time in Golden, Ill., before going to Shelbina, Mo., where he was employed for eight months in a furniture store. He then spent a year as a wagon maker in Denver, and a short time in Schuyler.
Business Career in Columbus
Coming to Columbus from Schuyler in 1873, he established a wagon making business and blacksmith shop, later adding implements, pumps and windmills to his lines. He was associated in business for a while with William Hoefelman, and for some years with the late Louis Schreiber, and also for some years he operated alone.
Later he served for nearly 10 years as city street commissioner.
In 1913 the became senior member of the firm of Meyer & Luers when he and John Meyer formed a partnership in the cement products business, establishing their plant at Eleventh street and Twenty-seventh avenue. He later bought Mr. Meyer's interests and then conducted the business as the Henry Luers company until about 1922, when he sold to the Glur Cement Works and retired from active business.
Married in 1876
On June 15, 1876, Mr. Luers married Miss Gesine Kuennemann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Kuennemann, pioneer Shell Creek township family.
Two months after their marriage they moved into a home which they had built at 2409 Ninth street, and there they resided continuously until January, 1929, when they went to Wayne to be with their daughter, Miss Alwine W. Luers. Mrs. Luers passed away there on May 9, 1929.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Luers were charter members of Immanuel Lutheran church in Columbus, founded in 1883. Devout christians, they were active in the church throughout all the years that ensued until they went to Wayne, and they retained their memberships until their deaths.
Surviving members of the immediate family are two sons and three daughters--Adolph Luers of Omaha, Miss Alwine W. Luers of Wayne, Mrs. Edward G. Loseke of Columbus, Walter H. Luers of Columbus and Mrs. E.F. Speck of Pequot, Minn. They were all at their father's bedside when he passed away. He leaves also 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 28, 1937
JONAK--[City Briefs] Tarnov Man Dies Here
Joe Jonak, 63, of Tarnov, laborer who resided there for many years, and who for the last 20 years resided at the John Gurka home, died at 10 a.m. yesterday at St. Mary's hospital, following a cerebral hemorrhage. Little is known of his early life except that he was born in Poland on June 18, 1874, and that he came to Tarnov many years ago. He worked as a farm hand and laborer, and also had odd jobs in town, and was widely known in that community. He was never married, and with the exception of a distant relative, Stanley Jonak, residing in Ashton, Neb., he has no relatives here. Two sisters were known to have lived in Poland but they have not been heard of recently. The body was taken overland this morning to Ashton, by J. H. McKown of the McKown Funeral home, and a requiem mass will be celebrated at the Polish Catholic church there tomorrow morning, and burial will also be made there.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 5, 1937
WALTERS--Funeral of Fred. F. Walters to be Held at Lindsay Friday - Death of Veteran Grain Dealer Results From Injuries in Accident Last Summer
Lindsay, Aug 5 (Special to The Telegram)-Funeral services for Ferdinand Francis Walters, 53, former prominent Lindsay business man will be held at Holy Family Catholic church Friday, Aug. 6, at 9 a.m. Rev. Fr. Zaplotnik officiating.
Death of Mr. Walters, who had been in ill health for some time, was due to complications following injuries he received in an accident which occurred before daylight one morning last September when his automobile ran into a pile of material at a point where a new culvert was being installed on a road three miles west and half a mile south of Lindsay. His death occurred Monday night at Rochester, Minn., where he had been taken a week before for medical treatment.
Managed Elevator - Coming to Lindsay in 1918, Mr. Walters served as manager of the Farmers elevator here for 18 years, during which period he was an active leader in local civic affairs. He resigned that position a year or more ago. At the time of the accident in which he was injured he was in the employ of the contractors constructing the headworks of the Loup river power canal near Genoa and was driving to work from his home here. Prior to coming to Lindsay, he had been in the grain business in Elgin and Humphrey.
Born at West Point, Oct. 4, 1883, Mr. Walters grew to manhood there and at Howells, where, on Oct. 4, 1904, he married Miss Clara Margaret Wiese, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic church. At that time he was a carpenter and contractor, which trade he followed for a number of years before going into the grain business.
Members of his immediate family are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Joyce of Lincoln, and five sons, William, of Adams, N. Y., Arthur and Robert, of Chicago, Ferdinand and Donald, of Lindsay. One daughter, Louise, and one son, Joseph, preceded him in death.
He leaves also five brothers, Clement, of Hartington, Ben, of Sauk, Center Minn., Ludwig, of Colorado Springs; August, of Houston, Tex.; and Ignatius, of Synder, and four sisters, Theresa, of Portland, Ore., Lucy, of Houston, Tex., Mrs. Herman Heiman, of West Point, and Mrs. Joseph Tichotoa, of Beemer.
Burial at Howells - Pallbearers at the funeral here tomorrow will be L. G. Winkler, Max Andrews, Ted Loseke, Dave Connelly, William McAuliff, and Carl Carlson. The Catholic Foresters, of which Mr. Walters was a member for many years, will attend in a body.
Burial will be made in the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic cemetery at Howells.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 27, 1937
KRUMEI--Mrs. Joseph Krumei, sr., Dies - Following an illness of several months' duration, Mrs. Joseph Krumei, sr., 75, residing at 668 Twenty-ninth avenue, died at 10:30 a.m. today at her home. Her death was due to dropsy and a heart condition which had impaired her health since last March, and she was bedfast for the last three weeks. As Miss Josephine Stoppel, she was born Feb. 22, 1862 at Neufang, Austria, where she grew to womanhood and married Mr. Krumei on Nov. 14, 1887. Had she lived a few more months, they would havve celebrated their golden wedding anniversaray this fall. They came to the United States and directly to Columbus in 1904. Their first home was on a farm in Polk county ___ Shelby, but they only stayed there a year and then moved into town. Mr. Krumei wasa employed for many years as a cement worker for the Glur Cement company. She was a devout member of St. Bonaventure's church. Surviving are her husband; three sons, Joseph, jr., and John, of Columbus, and Carl, of Victorville, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Harry Oberlin, of Victorville, Calif., and two grandchidren. Funeral arrangements will be announced in tomorrow's Telegram. The body is at the Gahan Funeral home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 1, 1937
LISCO--JACOB GEORGE LISCO, WELL-KNOWN SILVER CREEK MAN, IS DEAD
Implement Dealer Ill Since Last May; Burial Friday at South Omaha
Silver Creek, Sept. 1 (Special to The Telegram)- Jacob George Lisco, 59, well-known implement dealer here, and veteran of the Spanish-American war, died at 4:15 a.m. today at his home following a four months' illness. He was taken ill last May with heart trouble, and had not worked since that time. He became bedfast four days ago, when uremic poisoning developed.
Mr. Lisco was born Aug. 19, 1878 at Osceola Neb., where he grew to manhood and stayed at the parental home until he was 17 years of age. Taken with a wanderlust spirit at that time, he left home to travel widely in this country. Returning home he went to David City and enlisted in the Spanish-American war on Apr. 26, 1898, and set out for the Philippines.
After serving two years in the army, he returned home, and then reenlisted in December, 1901. He went again to the islands, and served three and a half years the second time, after which he was given his honorable discharge.
When he returned to this country the second time, he located in Omaha, where he took a position as yardmaster with the Burlington railroad. While residing there, he met Miss Mary Lankas, to whom he was married on June 14, 1916. They made their home there until about 20 years ago when they came to Silver Creek.
They first resided on a farm, close to town for a four year period, and then moved into town. It was at that time that he entered the implement business here. Throughout the years of residence here, he made many friends, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.
After moving to Silver Creek he served as a city fireman for several years, and then later retired. He was a devout Catholic and belonged to the Holy Name society of St. Lawrence church, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus lodge at Columbus. He was also a member of the Woodmen of the World.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Miss Margaret, of Omaha, and Miss Blanche, of Lincoln; one son, Raymond, of Silver Creek; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Sturek, of Omaha, Mrs. Joe Chochon, of Humphrey, and Ven. Sr. Magdalene, of Baltimore, Md., and three brothers, John, Louis, and Joe Lisco, all of Osceola.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at St. Lawrence church here, after which the funeral cortege will leave for South Omaha, where burial will be made at 1:30 p.m at St. Mary's cemetery. The body will be brought home this evening from the McKown Funeral home in Columbus.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 13, 1937
KALINOWSKI--Mrs. Joseph Kalinowski Dies - Mrs. Joseph Kalinowski, 56, of Farwell, Neb., the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chlopek, well-known Polk county pioneers and residents of Columbus, died suddenly at 10:30 p.m. Friday at her home. Her death was unexpected and sudden, as she was apparently in her usual good health, until 8 p.m. that day when she suffered a heart attack, from which she failed to rally. She was formerly Miss Ursula Chlopek, and lived until her marriage at the Chlopek farm in Polk county. She is survived by her husband; eight daughters, Mrs. Felix Grenwalt, Mrs. George Grajek and Mrs. __ed Schmitz, of Oconto, Neb.; Mrs. Alex Podraza and Mrs. Frank Pa__ocki, of Columbus, and Misses Clara, Irene and Amelia, all at home; eight sons, Sigmund, Frank, Henry, Joseph, Edward, Carroll, Leo and Dominic, all at home; four brothers, Frank Chlopek, of Cedar Rapids, Albin, of Angora, Lonny, of __eschire, Ore., and Phil, of Gillette, _yo.; four sisters, Mrs. Henry Czap__ and Mrs. Lee McKinzey, of Anaheim, Calif., Mrs. J.T. Jaworski, of Columbus, and Mrs. Paul Kipple, of Long Beach, Calif., and 14 grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Kipple, who __e in Columbus now, arrived at Farwell at 7 p.m. Friday for a visit there. They came here Saturday, and will go back tomorrow for the funeral. Going with them will be Miss Rose and Louis Gutzmer, of Columbus. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Catholic church in Farwell, and burial will be made there.KOON--APOPLEXY FATAL TO A. L. KOON, 74 - Real Estate and Insurance Agent Here 45 Years Succumbs to Week's Illness
Arthur L. Koon, 74, well-known Columbus real estate and insurance agent, who resided here for more than 45 years, died at 8 a.m. yesterday at St. Mary's hospital following a week's illness. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage a week ago yesterday, which rendered him unconscious, and was removed that day to the hospital where he was in a critical condition until his death, although at times he was semi-conscious.
The son of Purlina Hartley and Thomas M. Koon, he was born on Apr. 4, 1863 at Shinnston, W. Va., where he grew to manhood and made his home until 1891 when he came to Columbus to make his home with an uncle. He entered the real estate and insurance business here at that time, and was actively engaged in that occupation until he was stricken. He officed for many years in the Central National bank building.
After moving to Columbus, he made the acquaintance of Miss Frances Garlow, of David City, who was visiting relatives here, and their marriage took place at David City on Oct. 3, 1894, after which they established a home here. A daughter and two sons--Mrs. Florence Livingston and Hartley Koon, of Omaha, and Howard, who died Oct. 29, 1914--were born to this union. In 1924, Mr. and Mrs. Koon were divorced. She now resides in Omaha.
Possessed of a retiring personality, Mr. Koon always led a quiet life. He was neither a member of any fraternal organizations nor did he ever seek any public recognition. In 1895 he became a member of the Methodist church.
Besides his son and daughter, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Florence Tetrick, of Long Beach, Calif., who will not be here for the funeral because of ill health, and one grandson, Jack Livingston, of Omaha.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Methodist church, with Rev. A.T. McFarland, pastor, offiicating. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery. The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral home until the hour of the services.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 28, 1937
LUEKE--Mrs. Margaret Lueke Dies - Mrs. Margaret Lueke, 48, of Omaha, former resident of Columbus and Platte Center, died at 6:35 p.m. yesterday in St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha following a long illness suffering with Hodgkin's disease. She was taken ill 11 months ago, and spent the last three months in the hospital. She lapsed into unconsciousness a week ago last Saturday. As Miss Margaret Regan, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Regan, of Platte Center, she was born there on Feb. 27, 1889. She grew to womanhood there, lived in Platte Center and Columbus, and was married to John Lueke on Nov. 3, 1909 at Platte Center. Mr. Lueke, a brakeman on the Union Pacific railroad, was located at Columbus and they made their home here for a time before moving to Omaha, where he was transferred. Since that time she resided continuously in Omaha. About five years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Lueke were separated. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. John M. Sheridan, Mrs. E.F. Lusienski and Mrs. Francis Kemnitz, all of Columbus, and a brother, Richard Regan, of Omaha, all of whom were with her when death came. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joe, who died in 1922. Mrs. Lueke was a devout member of the Catholic church. Funeral services will be held in Omaha tomorrow morning, after which the body will be brought here by representatives of the McKown Funeral home, and it will lie in state at the Lusienski home, 2510 Sixteenth street, until 9 a.m. Thursday when funeral services will be held here at St. Bonaventure's church. Rev. Fr. Athanase, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 3, 1937
KORGER--Funeral Tomorrow - Funeral services for John Korger, 43, of Cedar Rapids, Ia., formerly of Columbus, will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the Gahan Funeral home, with Rev. Fr. Athanase, pastor of St. Bonaventure's church, officiating. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery. The body was brought here yesterday from Cedar Rapids by John Gahan. Mr. Korger was found dead in bed at 7 a.m. Wednesday. Friends said when he retired Tuesday evening he was apparently enjoying his usual good health. His death was attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage which occurred during his sleep. Born on Jan. 6, 1894, at Deutsch-house, Austria, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Korger, he came to this country when 14 years of age, and came directly to Columbus. He worked in and around here until 18 years ago when he went to Cedar Rapids, Ia., to live. He was employed as chef at the Orpheum cafe in connection with the Lincoln hotel. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Frank Korger, of Austria, a brother, Frank, and a sister, Mrs. Rosa Nather, also living in Austria, and another sister, Mrs. Fred Bernt, of Osceola.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 5, 1937
KURT--WM. KURT, FORMER COUNCILMAN AND CITY CLERK, DIES - Had Lived in Retirement Since Suffering Stroke Four Years Ago
William Kurt, 67, former city clerk and member of the city council for many years, died at 6 p.m. yesterday at St. Mary's hospital, where he had been a patient since last April. He had been in ill health for the last four years, at which time he suffered a stroke. Since then he had suffered several strokes and for the last two years had been in a semi-invalid condition.
Mr. Kurt lived in Platte county and Columbus all of his life. He was born on a Platte county farm May 1, 1870, the son of John and Mary Kurt, who came here in 1869. As a young man he learned the carpenter trade, and worked at that and other odd jobs until he entered the cigar-making trade. In 1900 he established a cigar-manufacturing business of his own here, and followed that throughout the ensuing years until he became city clerk. For many years his "Little Duke' cigar was a "best seller" among the five-cent cigars at local tobacco counters.
He was widely known in the city, and took an active part in politics, being affiliated with the democratic party. In 1911 he was elected to the city council from the Second ward, and served continuously until 1928. At that time he was appointed as assistant to William Becker, who was city clerk, and at Mr. Becker's death he was appointed to fill the vacancy on Feb. 20, 1929.
Two months later he was elected to the office for a two-year term, and at the next election he was re-elected. In 1933 he was defeated by James L. Rich. His health began to fail shortly thereafter, and since then he lived in almost complete retirement from any activity.
Unassuming, accommodating and inherently honest, he conscientiously performed his every duty to the best of his ability throughout his long career as councilman and city clerk.
Fraternally he was a member of the Sons of Herman, and became a charter member of the Order of Eagles when they organized in 1909. He held, at different times all the offices in the local aerie of Eagles with the exception of secretary.
He was never married, and has no living relatives. His father, mother and a brother preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Gass Funeral chapel, with Rev. J.H. Steger, pastor of the Evangelical Protestant church, officiating. Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery. The Sons of Herman and Eagles lodges are in charge of the arrangements, and will conduct the services at the grave.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 19, 1937
KINNAN--SPENCER KINNAN MEETS DEATH IN STACKER ACCIDENT - Prominent Farmer of Polk County Struck Down by Heavy Timber
Spencer Kinnan, 62, prominent Polk county farmer, met instant death yesterday afternoon when a heavy timber, part of a hay stacker which he was moving, fell and struck him on the back of the neck.
The accident happened on the Kinnan farm, 11 miles south of Columbus, as Mr. Kinnan was in the act of moving the stacker from a hay stack, intent on removing a rope which he did not wish to remain on the stacker during the rain. He had left the home about 11 a.m. with a team of horses for the hay field and was alone when the accident occured.
No worry was expressed by members of the family when he did not return within reasonable time, as he was thought to be at the farm of his son, Wayne, living nearby. When his team appeared at the farm place without him about 5 p.m., however, searching parties of neighbors were formed, and the body of Mr. Kinnan was found where he had been struck down by the stacker timber. Investigations conducted by the family this morning showed that a clevis had apparenty broken while the stacker was partly raised, preparatory to moving it away from the stack, releasing the timber and pinning Mr. Kinnan beneath.
Death was due to a severe neck injury.
Prominent Farmer
Respected and highly esteemed by all who knew him, Mr. Kinnan spent almost his entire life on the farm where he died. Son of Joseph and Martha Jane Kinnan, descendants of a 16th century English crown family and members of early American families, Spencer Kinnan was born in Lincoln, Ill., on May 6, 1875.
When he was a year old, Mr. Kinnan's parents moved to Nebraska, having purchased a farm in Clear Creek township in Polk county, where he has since resided, with exception of three years spent in Columbus.
Educated at the local rural school, Osceola High school and the Fremont Normal, Mr. Kinnan soon became prominent in the rural life of his community.
When the Columbus Production Credit corporation was organized in 1934, Mr. Kinnan became a director, a position which he was holding at the time of his death. He also served as United States crop reporter for Polk county for many years.
In 1903 Mr. Kinnan was united in marriage to Miss Ethna Stewart, member of an early Butler county family, the marriage being solemnized in Albion. To them were born three chidren: Wayne living on an adjoining Kinnan farm, Herbert and Miss Hazel, employed by a Boston chemical company.
Lure of the Farm
Increasing in prosperity with the years, Mr. and Mrs. Kinnan moved to Columbus in 1922, where they lived for three years. The lure of the farm became too great, however, and they soon returned to the old place where they have since remained. Mr. Kinnan was in the best of health, his family reported, and continued to take keen interest in affairs of his farms and those of his community and county.
Besides his wife and three children, Mr. Kinnan is survived by four sisters and one brother. They are: Mrs. Alice Ellsworth, living nearby; Mrs. Alberta Groves and Misses Dollie and Jessie Kinnan, all of Columbus, and Joseph R. Kinnan, of Cherry Grove, Ore.
Funeral arrangements had not been made by The Telegram's press hour this afternoon, pending the arrival of his daughter from Boston and his brother from Oregon. Miss Hazel is scheduled to arrive in Omaha this afternoon by plane, but Joseph Kinnan will probaby not arrive until Thursday, members of the family said.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, November 5, 1937
LOEFFLER--Joseph Loeffler Dies - Joseph Loeffler, 51, residing at 1716 Fourteenth street, died at 3 a.m. today at St. Mary's hospital. He had been ill for the last three months, and underwent an operation eight weeks ago for cancer. Mr. Loeffler was a laborer, and had made his home here for the last 10 years. He was born on July 4, 1886 on a farm near St. Bernard. in Platte county, and lived his entire life in the same county. He grew to manhood on the parental farm near St. Bernard, where he lived until Apr. 5, 1910 when he was married to Miss Anna Widhalm, also of St Bernard. The first year after their marriage they lived on a farm north of Lindsay, and they resided on a farm south of Lindsay for more than 15 years. He was a devout member of the Catholic church, and was a member of the Holy Name society at St. Bonaventure's church. Besides his wife, he is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Bernard Peterman, Mrs. Thomas Kretz, both of Columbus, and Lucille, Rita and Alice, at home; four sons, Lawrence, Cyril, Leonard and Fredrick, at home; his mother, Mrs. Fred Loeffler, of Humphrey; four brothers, Charles, of Humphrey, George of Stratton, Colo., Henry at St. Bernard, and Anton, of Norfolk; three sisters, Mrs. Joe Schuele, of Arcadia, and Misses Lizzie and Caroline, of Humphrey, and two grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Nick Gasper, of Lindsay, preceded him in death last Aug. 7. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m Saturday at St. Bonaventure's church, with Rev. Fr. Athanase, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery. The body will be taken home tomorrow noon from the Gass Funeral home, where it will lie in state until the hour of the services.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, November 23, 1937
LEONHARD--Body of Missing Leonhard Found
Los Angeles, Nov 23 UP - The body of a man found floating in the lake above Pacoma Dam late yesterday has been definitely identified as that of Paul Leonhard, 25, York, Neb.
A rented car and his coat were found near the dam. Police started a search after Leonhard's parents at York had asked their help in finding the missing man.
Identification of the body was through papers found in Leonhard's clothing.
Leonhard's relative in York had vigorously protested when officers termed the case a suicide, believing Leonhard a victim of foul play. There were no indications of violence when the body was recovered.
Had Had No Director Word
Ed Leonhard, manager of the Sinclair filling station here, said today noon that he had received no direct word from Los Angeles as to the finding of his brother's body there and did not know whether his parents at York had yet been notified. He planned to drive to York late this afternoon in company with his aunts, Mrs. Mary Hahn and Mrs. Emma Manning to confer with his parents.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, November 24, 1937
LEONHARD--Leonhard Rites Planned at York
York, Nov. 24, UP - The body of Paul Leonhard, 24, York, found floating on a lake near Los Angeles Monday, will be cremated and returned to York for burial, members of the family said today. The ashes are expected here the latter part of the week.
Leonhard, who was born near Columbus, Neb. disappeared from his San Bernardino, Calif., rooming house Oct. 25. A car he had rented from a drive-it-yourself agency was found next day near the Pacioma Dam, together with his coat and one shoe.
While Leonhard's relatives vigorously protested when officers termed the case a suicide, there were no indications of violence when he body was recovered. The family had insisted the youth was victim of foul play.
Born in Polk County
Paul Leonhard was born Aug. 26, 1913 in Polk county, southwest of Columbus, where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Leonhard, were farming at that time. The family left the farm and moved to York in 1919. Paul went to California somewhat more than three years ago and, up to the time of his death, was employed by a drug store chain in dual capacity of clerk and show-card writer.
His brother, Ed Leonhard, only member of the family residing in Columbus, said today that funeral services will be held at the Metz funeral home in York, probably next Sunday, the exact date not yet having been determined, pending word from California as to when the remains would be sent to York.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December __, 1937
LINDBERG--Funeral of Mrs. Lindberg - Funeral services for Mrs. Maria Lindberg, 78, resident of Elgin, Neb. for many years, and mother of Mrs. A.R. Trowbridge, of Columbus, who died Dec. 3 at the Swedish National sanitarium at Englewood, Colo, following a long illness, were held at 3 p.m. yesterday at the Presbyterian church in Elgin, of which she was a long time member. Rev. W.W. Hughes, of Niobrara, officiated, and burial was made in the West Cedar Valley cemetery. Mrs. Lindberg had been in poor health for several years, and about a year ago developed tuberculosis, after which she went to the sanitarium for medical treatment. A native of Sweden, Miss Maria Nelson came to this country in 1892 and went directly to Elgin to join friends. It was there that she met Gorge P. Lindberg, to whom she was married on July 1, 1893. They resided on a farm until 1905, when they retired and moved into town, where she made her home until her illness. She was a member of the Ladies' Aid society of the church in Elgin. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Trowbridge, of Columbus, who was with her the last two weeks in Englewood, and who accompanied the body here; a stepson, J.T. Lindberg, of Elgin; a sister, Mrs. O. Anderson, residing in Sweden, and 10 grandchildren. One daughter, Ellen, preceded her in death. The body was met here by attendants of the McKown Funeral home at 6 a.m. yesterday, and was taken overland to Elgin for funeral services and burial.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 10, 1937
LOSEKE--Gustav Loseke Dies in Joliet
Spent 54 Years on Farms in Colfax and Platte Counties
Platte Center, Dec. 10 (Special to The Telegram) - Gustav Loseke, 66, well-known farmer residing 12 miles northwest of here in Joliet township, where he made his home for 25 years, died at 9:30 a.m. today at his home, following a three weeks' illness. His death was due to a heart ailment.
A native of Germany, he was born on Sept. 20, 1871, in Oldenburg, and came to this country with his parents when he was 12 years of age. They located in Colfax county, and it was there he grew to manhood.
His marriage to Miss Minnie Lueke took place on Feb. 12, 1907 at St. John's Lutheran church, northeast of Columbus, and they lived on a farm in Colfax county until they moved to the farm northwest of here, where he was living at the time of his death.
He was a devout member of the Lutheran faith, and since living in this county, belonged to the Zion Lutheran church west of Platte Center.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Arthur, and a daughter, Wilma Jean, at home; three brothers, Carl, of Creston, William, of Monroe, and Herman, of Leigh, and three sisters, Mrs. A.A. Weishaar, of Bell, Calif., and Mrs. Otto Heuer and Mrs. William Luesche, of Columbus.
Funeral arrangements have not been made, but will be completed after word has been received from Mrs. Weishaar, as to whether she will come to attend the services. The body was taken to the Gass Funeral home in Columbus.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 11, 1937
LUEKE--Death Comes to Carl B. Lueke, 76
Lived in Colfax and Platte Counties 69 Years; Funeral Tuesday
Carl B. Lueke, 76, well-known farmer residing a half mile southeast of Columbus on Lover's Lane, died at 5:15 a.m. today at his home, following a six months' illness. He underwent an operation last August, and since then has been bedfast, returning to his home three weeks after the operation. His death was due to cancer.
Born in Oldenburg, Germany on Jan. 26, 1861, he came to this country with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John B. Lueke, Colfax county pioneers, in 1869. They located in the Bissell community, nine miles northeast of Richland. It was there he grew to manhood and met Miss Rachel Legler, to whom he was married on Feb. 9, 1888, in Schuyler.
They lived at his parental home for a few years, then resided on farms near Rogers, until moving to Platte county 31 years ago. They have resided for the last 22 years on the farm where he died.
Mr. Lueke was a member of the United Lutheran church.
Surviving are his wife; two sons John L. Lueke, of Omaha, and Otto H. Lueke, of Columbus; a daughter, Mrs. G.Z. Woods, of Rapid City, S.D.; one brother, August Lueke, of Columbus; three sisters, Mrs. Louis Behrens, of Cordova and Mrs. Fred Schultz and Mrs. John Lusche, of Columbus; three grandsons, Lloyd and Kenneth Lueke of Los Angeles, and Wilbur Woods of Rapid City, S.D.; a granddaughter, Miss Gladys Mae Lueke, of Columbus, and a niece, Miss Iola Legler, who made her home with him since she was two years old. Twins, Emil and Alma, who died in [in]fancy, and a son, Paul, who died when 14 years of age, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home, and at 2 p.m. at the United Lutheran church, with Rev. E.A. Dorner, pastor, officiating, Burial will be made in Columbus cemetery The body will be taken to the residence Monday evening from the Gass Funeral home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 27, 1937
ENGEL--Early Resident of Creston Vicinity Dies at Age 75.
Antona Engel Came Here From Denmark More Than 50 Years Ago; Funeral Today
Creston, Dec. 27 (Special to The Telegram) - Funeral services for Antona Engel, 75, retired farmer, who died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, at his home here, were held at 2:30 p.m. today at the Presbyterian church here with Rev. Horton, of Madison, officiating. Burial was made in the cemetery here.
Mr. Engel had been in failing health for some time, and his death was due to complications.
Born in Denmark, Aug. 22, 1862, he came to this country when a young man. For more than 50 years he has lived near here, and most of that time he farmed northwest of town. His wife, nee Miss Mary Jensen, preceded him in death 22 years ago.
He continued to reside on the farm after his wife's death, and retired just a few years ago and moved into town.
He is survived by a son, Nicholas Engel, of Creston; a daughter, Mrs. L. V. Malone, of Pierce; a step-daughter, Mrs. Thora Maxwell, of Prescott, Ariz.; one brother, Julius Engel, of Forest Grove, Ore.; four sisters, Mrs. Henry Wacker, of Claremore, Okla.; Mrs. Mary Wacker,; of Osmond, Neb.; Mrs. Rose Hook, of Bunker Hill, Ill., and Mrs. Anna Friday, of Des Moines, Ia., and three grandchildren.
The body was brought here yesterday from the McKown Funeral home in Columbus.