The Daily Telegram, January 25, 1947
JONES--Mother Dies - W.G. Jones of Columbus received word that his mother, Mrs. I.M. Jones passed away in Omaha at 12:45 p.m. Friday.
The Daily Telegram, January 27, 1947
JONES--Mrs. Sophia Jones Dies at Portland, Funeral Thursday
Mrs. Sophia Mistress Jones, 82, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Friday at Portland, Ore.
As Sophia Mistress, she was born in 1863 at Commandoshire, England, and when about 10 years old came with her parents to the United State [sic] locating about 10 miles northwest of Platte Center.
She was married to Isaac N. Jones and they made their home in the Platte Center community until 1922 when they moved to Columbus to since reside.
Mrs. Jones is survived by five sons: W.G. and Newton I. Jones of Columbus; David T., Oscar H., and Clinton Jones of Omaha; two daughters, Mrs. Fredolf Smith of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Edward Sutter of Estacada, Ore.; 16 grand children; 10 great grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Kate Burgess of Columbus, and Mrs. Agnes Davis of Denver. Colo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac N. Jones, on Oct. 9, 1937.
Funeral services will be held here at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gass chapel with Rev. J. Melvin Elving, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Park.
The body will arrive here at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday and be taken to the Gass funeral home to lie in state until the hour of the service.
The Daily Telegram, Feburary 1, 1947
JONES--Jones Service - Funeral services for Mrs. Sophie Jones were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Gass chapel with Rev. J. Melvin Elving, officiating. Burial was in Roselawn cemetery. Pallbearers were Carroll Jones, Melvin Jones, Eugene Jones, Clinton Jones, Joseph Grabowski and Darroll Jones.
The Daily Telegram, February 8, 1947
KRUSE--Mrs. Henry Kruse Dies, Services On Saturday
Mrs. Henry Kruse, 67, passed away about 7:20 p.m. yesterday at St. Mary's hospital where she had been a patient but a few hours.
As Louisa Boeling, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Boeling, she was born on Oct. 18, 1880, at Hooper, and lived there until her marriage in May, 1896, to Henry Kruse.
Mr. and Mrs. Kruse came to Columbus following their marriage, and had since resided here.
Mrs. Kruse was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran church.
She is survived by her husband; five daughters, Mrs. Harold Baker of Omaha, Mrs. Ed Hiemer of Shelby, Mrs. Esther Elston of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Martha Shaler of Long Beach, Calif., and Miss Laura Kruse of Long Beach, Calif.; grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mrs. Kruse was preceded in death by four sons.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gass chapel with Rev. M.L. Seybold, pastor of the Evangelical Protestant church, officiating. Burial will be in the Columbus cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel from 2 p.m. Friday until the hour of the service.
The Daily Telegram, February 10, 1947
JANSSEN--Mrs. Janssen Dies - Mrs. Otto Janssen, 70, passed away at 10:15 a.m. today at her home here at 1922 Second street. Obituary and arrangements will be carried tomorrow.
The Daily Telegram, February 11, 1947
KRUSE--Kruse Service - Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Kruse, 67, who died Feb. 5 at St. Mary's hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gass chapel with Rev. M.L. Seybold, pastor of the Evangelical Protestant church, officiating. Burial was in the Columbus cemetery. Pallbearers were Ed Geiser, L.N. Bailey, Rudolph Stoll, Walter Jaeggi, Herb Ernst, and Edward Wegrzyn.JANSSEN--Funeral Services Wednesday For Mrs. Otto Janssen
Mrs. Otto F. Janssen, 70, resident at 1922 Second Street, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Monday at her home where she had been bedfast the last two and one-half years.
As Sena Eden, daughter of Remmer and Geske Eden, she was born on Feb. 27, 1876, at Iroquois County, Ill.
On Sept. 17, 1900 she married Edward Rieken of Danforth, Ill., and to this union five children were born, all of whom survive: Oliver Rieken of Platte Center, Carl Rieken of Long Pine, Herman Rieken of Columbus, Mrs. Virgil Stone of Columbus, and Edward Rieken of Monroe. Her husband, Edward Rieken, passed away on Oct. 24, 1907.
In 1909 she moved with her family to Platte Center, and had since been a resident of Platte county. On March 9, 1910, she married Otto Janssen of Danforth, Ill. To this union were born seven children, six of whom survive: Wilfred Janssen, Ernest Janssen, Lorence Janssen, Leo Janssen, and Mrs. Roy Bernt, all of Columbus, and Mrs. Maynard Speas of Ames. The one son, Orval Richard Janssen, died in infancy.
Mrs. Janssen is survived by her husband, and also two brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Lena Claymon of Fremont, Mrs. Emma Siemons of Danforth, Ill., Oliver Eden of Humphrey, and Reiner Eden of Danforth, Ill.
Mrs. Janssen was baptized and confirmed a member of the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church in Columbus.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the United Lutheran church, with Rev. John H.M. Shiery, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Park.
The body will lie in state at the Gass funeral home from 2:30 p.m. Tuesday until 2 p.m. Wednesday when it will be removed to the church.
The Daily Telegram, February 13, 1947
JANSSEN--Janssen Service - Funeral services for Mrs. Otto F. Janssen, 70, of Columbus, who passed away Monday at her home, were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the United Lutheran church with Rev. H.M. Shiery, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Louis Krumland, Charles Brunken, Gottlieb Kuhn, William Hein, Fred Kluever, and William Euteneuer. Mrs. Janssen was baptized and confirmed in the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church of Danforth, Ill., (American Lutheran), and was buried through the United Lutheran church in Columbus.
The Daily Telegram, February 15, 1947
JOHNSON--"Ike" Johnson Is Killed In Rail Accident
Isaac Raymond "Ike" Johnson, 58, well-known Columbus resident and Union Pacific Railroad employee, was instantly killed at 4:24 p.m. Friday, when his track motorcar was struck by a mail train one and one-half miles east of Schuyler. Mr. Johnson was headed east when hit by Train No. 6.
He was born July 28, 1888, at Fontenelle, Nebr., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson, and lived there until coming to Columbus. At the age of 21 he began work for the Union Pacific railroad and was employed at Ames and Fremont until transferring to Columbus in about 1910, and had since resided here.
In Columbus, Mr. Johnson was first in charge of the U.P. Battery station and then was made assistant signal supervisor. The latter position he held until about one year ago when he became signal maintenance man.
On Dec. 19, 1914, Mr. Johnson married E. Bea Williams who survives him.
Mr. Johnson was a member of Lebanon Lodge No. 323 A.F. & A.M., and a past master; was a member of Harmony Chapter No. 13, O.E.S., and a past patron; and a former member of the Columbus fire department.
Besides his wife, Mr. Johnson is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edwin Peterson of Columbus and Mrs. Alvin Blumhart of Sacramento, Calif.; one son, Donald Johnson of Laramie, Wyo.; five grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Lee Johnson of Fremont; two sisters, Mrs. James Callahan of Fremont and Mrs. Walter Ebsen of Laramie, Wyo.; and five brothers, Albert L. Johnson of Aurora, Pick of Grand Island, John of Laramie, Wyo., William of Los Angeles, Calif., and Edward of Fremont.
The body is at the Gass funeral home and funeral arrangements are pending.
The Daily Telegram, February 17, 1947
JOHNSON--Johnson Service - Funeral services for Isaac Raymond "Ike" Johnson, 58, well-known Columbus resident who was killed Friday afternoon when his track motorcar was struck by a mail train, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuseday at the Methodist church with Rev. Walter Jackson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Columbus cemetery. The body is lying in state at the Gass funeral home from 11 a.m. today until 4:30 p.m. when it will be taken to the family home to be until the hour of the service. Masons and Eastern Star will attend the funeral in a body.
The Daily Telegram, February 19, 1947
JOHNSON--Johnson Service - Funeral services for Isaac Raymond "Ike" Johnson, 58, well-known Columbus resident, who was killed Friday afternoon in a track motorcar-train accident, were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Methodist church, with Rev. Walter Jackson, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Columbus cemetery. Pallbearers were L.A. Lohr, C.C. Fletcher, M.D. Snodgrass, Ernest Kloke, Frank Whitaker, and C.H. Whitaker.
Attending the services from out-of-town were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnson and son, Dean, of Laramie, Wyo., and Mrs. Alvin Blumhart of Sacramento, Calif. Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Blumhart are a son and daughter of the deceased. Also present were his brothers and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Johnson of Aurora, Mr. and Mrs. Pick Johnson of Grand Island, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Johnson of Laramie, Wyo., and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson of Fremont; his brothers-in-law and sisters, Mr. and Mrs. James Callahan of Fremont and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ebsen of Laramie, Wyo.; and Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Johnson of Laramie Wyo., Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Paustian of Grand Island, Mrs. Geraldine Jeffries of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Smutz of Fremont, Ray Johnson of Fremont, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Marek of Schuyler, Mrs. Al Anderson of Omaha, and Mrs. Carolyn Aldrup of Aurora.KORUS--Steve Korus, 74, Dies, Funeral Services Friday
Steve Korus, 74, passed away at 7 p.m. yesterday at the home of his son, Andrew Korus, having been ailing the past year.
He was born in December, 1872, at Tarnov, Poland, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Korus, and when a small boy came to the United States with his parents and directly to Platte county to since reside.
On Oct. 10, 1898, he married Anna Wass of Columbus, in a ceremony at St. Bonaventure church. Mr. Korus had always farmed until his retirement five years ago, at which time he moved into Columbus to since make his home.
Mrs. Korus died five years ago.
He was a member of St. Anthony's church.
Mr. Korus is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Alois Jaworski of Omaha, Sister M. Clarinda of Rockford, Ill., and Mrs. Charles Kaipust of Columbus; two sons, Frank Korus of Omaha and Andrew Korus of Columbus; seven grandchildren; one brother, Adam Korus of Genoa; and one sister, Mrs. John Startz of Norfolk.
He was preceded in death by his wife; three children who died in infancy; and one daughter, Mrs. Cecelia Borowiak who died in 1932.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's church in Columbus with Rev. Hilarin Lapinski, pastor, officiating, and burial will be in St. Michael's cemetery at Tarnov.
The body will be taken from the Gahan funeral home to the family home, 1612 Seventh Street, at 4 p.m. Thursday, to be until the hour of the service.
Friends of the family will pray the rosary at the family home at 8 p.m. Thursday.
The Daily Telegram, February 20, 1947
KRINGS--Mrs. Krings Dies - Mrs. Johanna Krings, 84, passed away at 1:15 p.m. today at her home, 1922 Sixth street. Obituary and arrangements will be carried tomorrow.
The Daily Telegram, February 21, 1947
KRINGS--Funeral Services Monday For Mrs. Johanna Krings
Funeral services for Mrs. Johanna Theresa Krings, 84, who passed away at 1:15 p.m. yesterday at her home, 1922 Sixth Street, having been ailing since last June, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Bonaventure church with Rev. Albert Limacher, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Catholic cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel from 2 p.m. Saturday until 1 p.m. Sunday when it will be taken to the family home to be until the hour of the service.
Friends of the family will pray the rosary at the home at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
As Johanna Rudischer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rudischer, she was born May 15, 1862, at Buchen, Austria. When 18 years of age she came to the United States and directly to Columbus.
In May, 1881, she married Emil Krings and they made their home on a farm six miles northwest of Platte Center, in St. Anthony's neighborhood. They lived there until 1916 when they retired from farming and moved into Columbus to since reside. Mr. Krings died on Nov. 12, 1928.
Mrs. Krings was a member of St. Bonaventure church and of St. Anne's Society and the Third Order.
She is survived by one daughter, Miss Hannah Krings of Columbus; two sons, Frank Krings of Platte Center and Herman Krings of St. Anthony's neighborhood; six grandsons and one granddaughter; and two great grandsons.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Krings was preceded in death by one brother, Mathew Rudischer of Vienna, Austria.JIRANEK--J.L. Jiranek Dies Today of Heart Attack
Joseph L. Jiranek, 50, well-known Columbus attorney, passed away at 5:15 a.m. today at his home, having suffered a heart attack.
He was born Aug. 16, 1896, in Omaha, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Jiranek, and when a boy moved with his parents to Hay Springs. He was employed as a salesman for International Harvester until Aug. 19, 1917, when he enlisted in the army at Alliance, and served during World War I until his discharge on Feb. 20, 1919.
Creighton Graduate
In 1924, he was graduated from Creighton university law school in Omaha and admitted to the bar. He was with Jamieson, O'Sullivan, and Southard law firm in Omaha until March 1, 1926.
On June 25, 1923, he married Miss Hilda Lachnit of Humphrey, and in 1926 they came to Columbus to make their home and since reside.
Upon arrival here, Mr. Jiranek was associated with J.D. Stires in the law firm of Stires and Jiranek, and shorly after began independent practice when Mr. Stires retired. From 1929 to 1932, inclusive, Mr. Jiranek served as city attorney.
Legion Member
Mr. Jiranek was a devout member of St. Bonaventure church and for six years served as trustee. He was also a member of Hartman Post No. 84, American Legion, and in 1927 was its commander; of 40 & 8 Voiture at Fremont and at one time was Grand Chef-De-Gare; of the Nebraska Bar Association; Fratneral Order of Eagles and president of the Platte Aerie at the time of his death; and the Drum and Bugle Corps.
Mr. Jirank took an active part in political affairs and had served as central committeeman of the democratic party.
Lover of Flowers
A lover of flowers, he took great pride in beautifying his yard, and enjoyed particularly the culture of roses.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Miss Joan and Shirley Ann, both at home; his mother, Mrs. James Franks of Battle Creek; one sister, Mrs. Mary Perkins of Pasadena, Calif.; and two brothers, Charles Jiranek of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Jerry Jiranek of Omaha.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Marilyn Jean, on Jan. 20, 1926, and his father.
Funeral Monday
Miltary funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Bonaventure church with Rev. Albert Limacher, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Catholic cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gahan funeral home from Saturday evening until 4 p.m. Sunday when it will be taken to the family home, 1972 Thirtieth Avenue, to be until the hour of the service.
Friends of the family will pray the rosary at the home at 8 p.m. Sunday.
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The Daily Telegram, February 22, 1947
KORUS--Funeral Services - Funeral services for Steve Korus who died Tuesday evening, were held at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's church with Rev. Hilarin Lapinski pastor, officiating. Burial was in St. Michael's cemetery at Tarnov and pallbearers were John Korus, Stephen Wielgus, Stanley Nosal, Mike A. Nosal, Arthur Schack, and Stanley Kush. Out-of-town relatives and friends present at the service were Sister M. Clarinda, O.P., of Rickford, Ill., Sr. M. Leonorus, O.P., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Korus, Mr. and Mrs. Alois Jaworski and children, Mrs. William Hayduck, Clem Korus, Miss Bernice Korus, and Miss Dorothy Nosal, all of Omaha, Edward Korus of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Korus and sons, Mrs. Anna Flakus and son, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Krzycki of Genoa, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Borowiak and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Korus and son, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Borowiak, Alfred Starostka and John Koci, all of Silver Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Galus, Mrs. Frank Shotkoski, Mrs. Ben Badura, and Adam Kuta of Loup City, Joseph Korus and son, Mrs. Dorothy Wielgus, John L. Kuta, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kuta of Tarnov, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kuta and son, Mrs. Katherine Jaworski and son, Mr. and Mrs. John Noonan and daughter of Humphrey, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Paprocki and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Brudny, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ciboron, Mrs. Will Soulliere, and Mrs. John Matya and son of Platte Center, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Liss, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Koziol, and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lassek of Duncan.
The Daily Telegram, February 24, 1947
KRINGS--Krings Service - Funeral services for Mrs. Johanna Krings, 84, who passed away Feb. 20 at her home in Columbus, were held at 10 a.m. today at St. Bonaventure church with Rev. Albert Limacher, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers were five grandsons, Leonard, Joseph, Felix, Emil, and Lew Krings, and one nephew, Edward Krings.KOENIG--Frieda Koenig Dies In Oakland, Calif.
Miss Frieda Koenig, 32, passed away on Feb. 23 at Highland Park hospital in Oakland, Calif.
Born Feb. 8, 1915 in Columbus, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Koenig, she lived in Platte county until five years ago when she moved to Oakland, Calif., to since reside. She was employed there as cashier for the Key System.
Miss Koenig is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Koenig of Lindsay; two brothers, Paul Koenig of Lindsay, and Hans Koenig, CTM, in the U.S. navy now stationed near Saipan; and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Koenig of Switzerland.
The body will arrive here at 5 p.m. Wednesday and will be taken to the Gass funeral home.
Funeral arrangements will be carried later.
The Daily Telegram, February 25, 1947
KUSH--Funeral Services Held Feb. 20 For Joseph Kush, Sr.
Funeral services for Joseph Kush, sr., 85, resident of Platte county for more than 60 years, who died Monday morning, Feb. 17, at his home, were held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael's Catholic church. Rev. Canute Lobinski, pastor, officiated, and burial was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were six grandsons, Alex Sliva, Aloys and Alphons Syslo, Marvin and Norman Shemek, and Leo Kush.
The son of the late Mike Kush and Sophia Augustyn, he was born at Pilsno, Poland, and when 15 years of age, came to the United States. He resided in Polk county for ten years and then settled on a farm in Platte county.
On Oct. 24, 1887, he married Agnes Barnas, and to this union were born 14 children, 13 of whom survive: Frank of Humphrey, Stanley of Columbus, Mike of Ord, Ted of Tarnov, Joe, jr., at home, Mrs. Mary Sliva of Platte Center, Mrs. Celia Syslo of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Anna Shemek, Mrs. Sophie Shemek of Tarnov, Mrs. Eleanor Grzywa of Omaha, and Misses Helen Pauline and Colletta, at home. Besides his wife and children, he is survived by 35 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
One daughter, Mrs. Emma Barnas, preceded him in death on July 24, 1946.
He was a devout member of St. Michael's church.
Attending the services from out of town were Frank Kush, Mr. and Mrs. John Kush, Joe Kush of Genoa, Frank Prorok and family, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kush, Tom Prorok, all of Fullerton, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Prorok and sons, Mrs. Frank Voichoski and son of St. Edward, Mr. and Mrs. P. Vojchoski and family, and Stanley Eurek of Cedar Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Urkowski, Mr. and Mrs. Joe P. Zoucha, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Zoucha of Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Paprocki, Blazy Ceochon and Anna, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Matya, all of Columbus, Mrs. George Wiese of Platte Center, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zabawa of Platte Center, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Czygan of Duncan.JIRANEK--Jiranek Service - Funeral services for Joseph L. Jiranek, 50, well-known Columbus attorney, who died February 21, at his home, having suffered a heart attack, were held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Bonaventure church with Rev. Albert Limacher, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery. Active pallbearers were Roy Martin, P.L. Bauer, Gus Speice, Judge Clarence Stone, Adam Karges, J.O. Peck, Roy Snedeker, and Joe Sock. Honorary pallbearers were Frank Tooley, John Schultz, James L. Rich, Paul Pfeifer, Jake Glur, E.G. Hadley, A.W. Frischholz, L.L. Walker, Emiel Christensen, Dr. F.H. Morrow, Dr. W.R. Neumarker, L.R. Hansen, Ed Murphy, Dr. J. North Evans, Dr. E.E. Koebbe, H.L. Phllips, and H. Hahn, all past commanders of Hartman Post No. 84, American Legion. Honorary pallbearers reprsenting the Bar Association were Warren Albert, August Wagner, Milton Wagner, Wilbur Johnson, C.J. Garlow, A.W. Kummer, Otto F. Walter, Jesse L. Dougherty, R.D. Flory, and Miss Camillus Eller. Graveside services were conducted by Hartman Post 84, American Legion, with Commander Ben McNair and Adjutant Francis Dischner in charge. Color bearers were William Putnam and Harry Kellogg; and the firing squad, with Walter Giger in command, included Francis Kemnitz, Mike Nosal, Frank Bandur, Phil Krzycki, Nels Nelson, and Ralph Drake, jr. Out-of-town relatives and friends were his mother, Mrs. James Franks of Battle Creek, Jerry Jiranek of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Lachnit of Watsonville, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. E.P. Holcombe of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Duffy of Omaha, and daughter, Beatrice, Mrs. Joe Sapikoski of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Karges of Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Lachnit, Henry Lachnit, Mr. and Mrs. John Hollatz, Joe Hollatz, Elmer Hollatz, Rose Marie Hollatz, Mr. and Mrs. John German and daughter, Elaine, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Labenz, Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Labenz, Mr. and Mrs. Romey Wisehart, Mrs. Rudolph Melcher, George Hasstrieter [sic], Mark Weeder, Mr. and Mrs. Alphons Mirr and son, Eldon, Mr. and Mrs. P.L. Kelly, Mrs. Joe Duesman, Joe Dietering, Mrs. Emil Kehn, and Mrs. George Denkinger, all of Humphrey, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fajmon and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Johnson, all of Platte Center, and Mrs. David Mohr of Fremont.
The Daily Telegram, February 26, 1947
KOENIG--Koenig Service - Funeral services for Miss Frieda Koenig, 32, who passed away on Feb. 23 at Highland Park hospital in Oakland, Calif., will be held on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the family home and 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran church near Lindsay. Rev. John Beckman of Albion will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. The body will be taken from the Gass funeral home to the family home at 4 p.m. today to be until the hour of the service.
The Daily Telegram, March 1, 1947
KOENIG--Koenig Service - Funeral services for Miss Frieda Koenig, 32, who died Feb. 23 in Oakland, Calif., were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the family home at Lindsay and at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran church near Lindsay. Rev. John Beckman of Albion officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronald Schaecher, Tony Neinaber, Melvin Parks, Carl Eucker, Art Wedekind, and Otto Wedekind.
The Daily Telegram, March 10, 1947
KIRCHNER--Mrs. Kirchner Dies - Mrs. Paul Gaver received word that Mrs. Georgia Kirchner, 69, passed away at 10 a.m. Monday at her home in Neligh. Mrs. Kirchner is known by many Columbus residents, having visited here often. She is survived by two sons, Charles Kirchner of Las Vegas, Nev., and Leonard Kirchner of Los Angeles, Calif. Funeral arrangements are awaiting the arrival of the two sons and their families. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kirchner and daughter, Cheryl Sue, will come to Columbus after the services, and visit with Mrs. Kirchner's mother, Mrs. Paul Gaver, and with other relatives.
The Daily Telegram, March 18, 1947
KAUFFMAN--Mr. Kauffman Dies - T.F. Kauffman passed away yesterday morning in the Clarkson hospital in Omaha. A resident of Omaha, he had formerly lived in Columbus. He had been employed by the Union Pacific railroad and retired last fall. Mr. Kauffman is survived by his wife and daughter, Mrs. John Ahlstrand, both of Omaha; two sisters, Mrs. Craig Turner of Columbus and Mrs. R.S. Starks of Wautoma, Wis.; and one brother, A.C. Kauffman of Hampton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Omaha.
The Daily Telegram, March 24, 1947
KIRCHNER--Kirchner Service - Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia Kirchner, 69, who passed away Monday, March 17, at her home in Neligh, were held on March 21. Burial was made beside her husband in the Petersburg cemetery with Rev. Mr. Kiel, pastor of the Community church of Antelope Creek, officiating. Pallbearers were Donald Jones, Tyler McKillip, Oscar Wilson, Kenneth Anderson, Clarence Nolze, and Loren Johnson. Those attending the services from Columbus were Mrs. Paul Gaver son sois, [sic] Paul E. and Carroll, Robert Walton, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Gaver, and Mr. and Mrs. Zack B. Howell. As Georgia Anna Kinney, she was born March 12, 1879. On Aug. 18, 1897 she married Martin A. Kirchner who preceded her in death. She is survived by five sons, Clifford of Neligh, Howard of Claremont, Mo., Charles and John of Neligh, and Leonard of Huntington Park, Calif.; five grandchildren; and one brother. She was also preceded in death by one son, Norman, who was killed in World War II. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kirchner and daughter, Cheryl, of Las Vegas, Nev., arrived here yesterday and are at the home of her mother, Mrs. Paul Gaver.
The Daily Telegram, March 31, 1947
KUSH--Mr. Kush Dies - Joe Kush, 57, of Genoa, passed away there on Sunday, March 30. Born in Polk county, the son of William Kush and Margaret Bogus Kush. He had farmed for several years south of Genoa. Mr. Kush was preceded in death by his wife one year ago. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Edmond Tarnick, Mrs. Ted Zimba, and Miss Gertrude Kush. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Krakow church with Rev. Father Salowoski, officiating. Burial will be in the Krakow cemetery. The body will be taken to the Edmond Tarnick home at 2 p.m. Tuesday to lie in state until the hour of the service. Friends of the family will pray the rosary at the home at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The Daily Telegram, April 7, 1947
KAMM--Mrs. Reka Kamm Dies, Services On Wednesday
Mrs. Reka Kamm, 90, passed away at 7 a.m. today at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Floyd Mueller at Oconee.
She was born Feb. 20, 1857, at Germany, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Meyer, and when but a young girl came to the United States and to this community to since reside.
She was married to Andrew Kamm who preceded her in death on June 16, 1945.
Mrs. Kamm was a member of the Baptist church of Platte Center.
Mrs. Kamm is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dick Bruns of Columbus; two sons, Jack Kamm of Omaha and Nick Kamm of Platte Center; one sister, Mrs. Anna Holden of Canada; 21 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; and two daughters, Mrs. Ed Langan of Platte Center and Anna Kamm.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Gass chapel and 2 p.m. at the Baptist church in Platte Center. D. Lee Grace of Columbus will officiate at the services at the chapel and Rev. John Borchers, pastor of the Shell Creek Baptist church, will officiate at the services in the church. Burial will be in the Baptist cemetery near Platte Center.
The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel from 1 p.m. Tuesday until the hour of the service.
The Daily Telegram, April 10, 1947
KAMM--Kamm Service - Funeral services for Mrs. Reka Kamm, 90, who died April 7 at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Floyd Mueller at Oconee, were held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Gass chapel and 2 p.m. at the Baptist church in Platte Center. D. Lee Grace of Columbus officiated at the services at the chapel and Rev. John Borchers, pastor of the Shell Creek Baptist church, officiated at the services in the church. Burial was in the Baptist cemetery near Platte Center.
The Monroe Booster, April 16, 1947
KELLEY--Last Rites Held Wednesday for Lloyd Kelley - Lloyd Henry Kelley was born March 26, 1901, in Monroe, Nebraska, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelley. He received his education in the Monroe school and grew to manhood here. He was married to Miss Flossie VanOwen and they spent practically all their life in and near Monroe. Mr. Kelley was a great lover of horses and he was never happier than when breaking, training and working with them. He was of a very friendly and jovial disposition and was well liked by all who knew him. His health began to fail several months ago and he was bedfast for several weeks recently but seemed to be improving lately and was up and around again but his heart had become seriously weakened and he suffered a sudden heart attack at his home Sunday noon, April 6, 1947 and he passed away instantly at the age of forty six years and 11 days. He was preceded in death by one sister, Helen, who passed away in 1928. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Flossie Kelley, and nine children, Maurine of David City, Nebraska, Lauren, Jean, Adelaide, Clarretta, Yvonne, Darrell, Gary and Katherine at home, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelley of Monroe; four sisters: Mrs. Elmer Dooley of Wahoo, Nebraska, Mrs. Robert Braziel of Yoder, Wyoming, Mrs. L.G. Danielson of Gering, Nebraska, and Mrs. Henry Thompson of Ontario, Oregon, and one brother Dwight Kelley of Fort Collins, Colorado and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn his untimely passing. Funeral services were held at 2 P.M. Wednesday, April 9, 1947 at the Union church in Monroe with Rev. Robert Wallace, pastor of the Palestine Baptist church officiating. Interment was in Friends cemetery.
The Daily Telegram, April 21, 1947
KERR--Mrs. Kerr Dies - Mrs. Anna M. Kerr, 71, passed awak [sic] at 7:30 a.m. yesterday at St. Mary's hospital. Two weeks ago, Mrs. Kerr was enroute from California to Detroit when she was stricken aboard train and taken off at Columbus to since be hospitalized. The body was shipped this morning from the Gass funeral home to Detroit for burial.
The Daily Telegram, May 7, 1947
KLAUS--Rites For Mrs. Elizabeth Klaus 2 p.m. Friday
Mrs. Elizabeth Klaus, 88, passed away at 6 p.m. yesterday at her home on Route 2, Columbus, having been in failing health for the past six years and bedfast for the last six months. Death was due to advanced age and complications.
As Elizabeth Rieder, daughter of George and Farnia Rieder, she was born July 1, 1859, at Union City, Ind. The family came to Platte county when Elizabeth was eleven years of age and since has resided in this community.
On Oct. 19, 1880, she was married to Charles Klaus who preceded her in death in 1930.
She was confirmed in the Gruetli Reform church when a girl, and in Columbus was a member of the Evangelical Protestant church.
Mrs. Klaus will be remembered by her many friends for her unselfish nature and never-failing friendliness.
She is survived by three daughters; Mrs. Rose Beier of Bellwood; Mrs. Lena Moore of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Sophie Gans of Columbus; one foster son, Richard Dennis of Seward; one grandchild, Charles Richard Gans; one brother, John Rieder, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Henry Rieder of Columbus.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Elizabeth and Anna; one son, Frank; and four brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Gass chapel, with Rev. Glenn Porter, pastor of the Federated church, officiating. Burial will be in the Columbus cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel from 11 a.m. Thursday until the hour of the service.
The Daily Telegram, May 10, 1947
KLAUS--Klaus Service - Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Klaus, 88, who died May 6 at her home on Route 2, Columbus, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Gass chapel with Rev. Glenn Porter, pastor of the Federated church, officiating. Burial was in the Columbus cemetery. Pallbearers were Henry Borneman, Louis Borneman, Walter Borneman, Harry Sheldon, Charles Hirschbrunner, and Paul Mueller.
The Daily Telegram, May 20, 1947
JACKSON--Rev. E.H. Jackson Dies - Rev. E.H. Jackson of York was killed on Monday in an automobile accident at Wood River. Rev. Mr. Jackson will be remembered here by many as having delivered sermons in the Columbus Baptist church while the pastor, Rev. J. Melvin Elving, was on vacation last summer.
The Daily Telegram, June 16, 1947
JUSTESEN--Mr. Justesen Dies - George Justesen, 66, former Columbus resident, died at 4 p.m. Thursday, at the J. Nielsen home in Council Bluffs, Ia. Mr. and Mrs. Justesen, formerly of Glendale, Calif., had been visiting at Council Bluffs and here with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Berchtold. Funeral services were at at [sic] 3:30 p.m. today at Council Bluffs. His daughter, Lorraine, arrived by plane Friday at Council Bluffs and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Berchtold went there today to attend the services. Burial was in Council Bluffs. Mr. Justesen was employed by the Union Pacific railroad while residing in Columbus. From here, he went to Omaha where he made his home until moving to Glendale, Calif., about a year ago. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Lorraine, two sisters and one brother.
The Daily Telegram, June 24, 1947
KARRER--Mrs. Karrer Dies - Mrs. Laura Heiden received word of the death of Mrs. Alvina Karrer, of Urban, Ill., on June 23. She is a sister-in-law of Mrs. Heiden and a sister of the late Otto Heiden.
The Daily Telegram, July 5, 1947
JENKINS--Mrs. E.H. Jenkins Dies at Norfolk, Rites Here Monday
Mrs. E.H. Jenkins, 92, passed away July 4, in Norfolk, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jenkins, sr. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, at the Gass chapel with Rev. Walter H. Jackson, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in the Columbus cemetery.
As Elizabeth Ann Turner, she was born Feb. 19, 1855, at Cadiz, O., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Turner. She came to Columbus, in 1871, and on August 31, 1876, married Edward H. Jenkins. They made their home in Columbus and Madison county and Mrs. Jenkins has resided with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jenkins since 1916.
Mrs. Jenkins was organist in the Methodist church in Columbus a number of years and took an active part in all church work. Her father, A.C. Turner, and her brother, M.K. Turner, founded the Columbus Jornel [sic] in 1869.
She was preceded in death by her husband, who died in 1906, and 11 brothers and sisters, and is survived by one son, Lee Jenkins, sr., and seven grandchildren.
The body will lie in state from 11 a.m. Sunday at the Gass chapel until the hour of the service.
The Daily Telegram, July 12, 1947
KARGES--Services Held - Funeral services for George Leo Karges, jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Karges of Columbus, who died this morning shortly after birth, were held at 3 p.m. today at the Gass chapel with Rev. J. Melvin Elving, officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park.
The Daily Telegram, July 23, 1947
MUELLER--Funeral services for Samuel T. Mueller, 71, who passed away at 8:05 a.m. Tuesday at the Immanuel hospital in Omaha, following an illness of three months, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the family home in Columbus and at 2 o'clock at the Evangelical Protestant church with Rev. Joseph H. Mayer, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mueller, he was born May 31, 1876, at Kirschtal, Canton Aargau, Switzerland. At the age of 19, he came with his parents to Columbus and on Sept. 14, 1905, he married Lena Egger at Columbus. They made their home on a farm northwest of Columbus until 1943 when they retired and moved to Columbus. In 1929, Mr. and Mrs. Mueller made a trip to Switzerland where they spent three months visiting relatives and friends.
Mr. Mueller was a member of the Evangelical Protestant church, the Sons of Hermann, Swiss Verein, and Swiss Maennerchor, and was moderator of school district No. 3 for nine years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Otto, and a brother who died in infancy, and a sister, Bertha.
He is survived by his wife, three sons, Edward, Floyd and Walter, all of Columbus; three daughters, Mrs. Earl Bisson of Platte Center; Mrs. William Klink and Mrs. Gottlieb Abegglen, both of Columbus; four brothers, Alfred of Denver, Colo., Paul and Emil of Columbus, and Arthur of Sunnyside, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Alfred Bodmer, Ventura, Calif., Mrs. Frank Kinzli, Duncan, and Mrs. Jacob Kupp of Omaha and 15 grandchildren.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home from 11 a.m. Thursday until 4 p.m. that afternoon when it will be taken to the family home to be until the hour of service.
The Daily Telegram, August 1, 1947
KAVA--Mrs. Kava Dies - Mrs. Anna Kava, 92, died this morning at the home of her son, John Kava, seven miles southwest of Genoa. She is survived by two other sons, Charlie of Omaha and Joe of Barnesville, Minn. The body is at the Fleming funeral home in Silver Creek and arrangements are pending.
The Daily Telegram, August 2, 1947
KAVA--Kava Services - Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Kava, 92, who died Friday morning at the home of her son, John Kava, southwest of Genoa, will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at Krakow with Father Edward, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. The body will be taken from the Fleming funeral home in Silver Creek to the John Kava home at 5 p.m. Sunday to lie in state until the hour of the service. Relatives and friends will pray the rosary at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Kava home.
The Daily Telegram, September 3, 1947
JOHNSON--Otto Johnson Dies, Funeral Services Tuesday
Otto Henry Johnson, 74, died Tuesday at the Lutheran hospital where he had been a patient since Aug. 16.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Heye Johnson, he was born Aug. 27, 1873, at Gillespie, Macoupin county, Ill. He lived there until the fall of 1886 where he came to Platte county and made his home on a farm in Grand Prairie township, Route 1, Columbus. He married Theda Berends April 30, 1903, and they have always made their home on the farm in Platte county.
Mr. Johnson was a member of St. John's Lutheran church, Route 1, Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers and one sister who died in infancy.
He is survived by three sons, Elno, Roy, and Marvin, all at home, three daughters, Mrs. Raymond Osten, Creston, Mrs. Walter Leffers, Columbus, Rt. 1, and Mrs. Ernest Osten, Creston, and three sisters, Mrs. Ella Hellbusch, Canistota, S.D., Mrs. Henry W. Janssen, Platte Center, and Mrs. John B. Lawrence, Bozeman, Mont., and eleven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the family home and at 2 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran church with Rev. Ochs, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home from 11 a.m. Thursday until 4 p.m. Thursday when it will be taken to the family home for the service.
The Daily Telegram, September 4, 1947
JOHNSON--Johnson Services - Funeral services for Otto Johnson, 74, who died Tuesday, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran church with Rev. Ochs, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the St. John's Cemetery.
The Daily Telegram, September 5, 1947
KOSIBA--John J. Kosiba, Sr., Dies, Final Rites On Saturday
John J. Kosiba, sr., 64, died Sept. 4 at St. Mary's hospital. He had been seriously ill two weeks.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kosiba, he was born September 25, 1884, at Tarnov, Poland. At the age of 14 years, he came to the United States and settled at Omaha, Nebr. He married Sophie Rokus at St. Francis Catholic church in Omaha on September 2, 1908, and they made their home in Omaha unil 1918 when they moved to a farm in Platte County near Columbus. They farmed there eight years and then moved to Richland to since reside.
Mr. Kosiba was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic church and at the time of his death was president of group 73 of the Polish Union of America, an office he had held for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, George, and a son, Andrew, who died in 1939.
He is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. John Svacina, Mrs. Walter Svacina, and Miss Marie Kosiba, all of Omaha, and Miss Rose Kosiba, at home, four home [sic], five sisters, Sophie, Anna, John Jr., [sic] Omaha, and Frank at sons [sic], Leo and Joseph of Columbus, and Mary, all of Tarnov, Poland, Mrs. Stanley Ciurej and Miss Katherine Kosiba, both of Omaha two brothers, Joseph of Tarnov, Poland, Stanley of Chicago, one half-brother, Steven of Chicago and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic church with Fr. Hilarin Lapinski officiating. Burial will be in the St. Bonaventure cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home from 2 p.m. today until the hour of the service.
Relatives and friends will pray the rosary at 8:30 p.m. tonight at the Gass chapel.
The Daily Telegram, September 8, 1947
KOSIBA--Kosiba Services - Funeral services for John J. Kosiba, sr., 64, who died Sept. 4, were held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic church with Fr. Hilarin Lapinski officiating. Burial was in St. Bonaventure cemetery and pallbearers were Frank Sus, Henry Drvol, Ed Micek, John Drvol, August Warholoski, and Charles Korgie. Relatives and friends attending the services from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ciurej and son, Joseph, Miss Katherine Kosiba, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Svacina, Mr. and Mrs. John Svacina, Miss Marie Kosiba, Mrs. Martin Szalewski and John Chrostek, all of Omaha, Stanley Kosiba of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sempek and family of Lindsay, and Mrs. Leoanrd Kucera and daughter Darlene Kosiba of Schuyler.
The Daily Telegram, September 18, 1947
KRINGS--Herman Krings Dies, Services On Saturday
Herman Krings, 61, died at 12:15 a.m. today at St. Mary's hospital where he had been a patient the past 10 weeks. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic church in Burrows. Relatives and friends will pray the rosary at 8 p.m. Friday at the family home two miles west of Tarnov.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Krings, he was born July 30, 1886, in St. Anthony's parish in Burrows, Nebr., and has resided there on a farm all of his life. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic church.
Mr. Krings was preceded in death by his father who died Nov. 12, 1928, and his mother who passed away Febr. 20, 1947. He is survived by his wife, five sons, Joe of Columbus, Emil of St. Anthony's and Felix, Lewellyn and Herman, jr., all at home, one daughter, Mrs. E.J. Torczon of Omaha, one brother, Frank Krings of Platte Center, and one sister, Miss Hanna Krings of Columbus.
The Daily Telegram, September 19, 1947
JONAS--Joseph A. Jonas Dies Here, Final Rites Saturday
SCHUYLER, Sept. 19 (Special) Joseph A. Jonas, 84, retired farmer and business man, died at St. Mary's hospital in Columbus, Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. He had been hospitalized one week.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bideaux Chapel, where the body is lying in state. Rev. B.A. Filipi of Clarkson will officate and burial will be made in the Schuyler cemetery.
He was born in Bohemia, March 7, 1863, and came with his parents, the late, Anton and Katherine Cacka Jonas, to a farm in Colfax precinct when he was 18 years old.
He was united in marriage to Miss Pauline Janacek here, Sept. 28, 1892. They established their home in Midland precinct and resided there until 1917 when they retired and moved to Schuyler. Mrs. Jonas died June 17, 1945.
After moving to town, Mr. Jonas was manager of the Schuyler Farmers Grain Company's hog yards for several years.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Charles C. Dworak of Schuyler; two sons, Henry of Colfax county and Robert of Hollywood, Cal., ____ (six?) grandchildren, one great grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Stein of Grand Island and Mrs. Kate Stouffer of Bellvue; three brothers, John W., Jerry C. both of Schuyler and Charles of Colfax county.
Two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death.
The Daily Telegram, September __, 1947 [died September 18, 1947]
KRINGS--Krings Services - Funeral services for Herman Krings, 61, who died Thursday, were held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic church southwest of Humphrey with Rev. Ernest Halemba, pastor, officiating at the requiem high mass. Rev. Francis X. Renner of Primrose also was present in the sanctuary during the requiem mass. Burial was in the Catholic parish cemetery and pallbearers were John Greisen, Hilger Greisen, John Mausbach, Frank Torczon, Wilbert Greisen and Ben Bruce. Out of town relatives attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. John Widhalm and son, Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Widhalm, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Widhalm, of North Bend, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Reicks, Mrs. Anton Pickhinke and daughter, Agnes, John Gall, Mr. and Mrs. _______________.
The Daily Telegram, September 24, 1947
H.J. Kersenbrock Dies, Final Rites 2:30 p.m. Thursday
Herman J. Kersenbrock, 68, well-known Columbus resident, died suddenly at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday [sic] at his home. Death resulted from a heart attack.
Mr. Kersenbrock was born Sept. 25, 1978, in Columbus, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Kersenbrock. He attended the Columbus schools until 16 years of age and one year at the business college of the old Fremont Normal, now Midland college. At the age of 19, he entered the employ of Edward J. Niewohner, local jeweler, to work at watch-making and jewelry engraving for four years, and then became a traveling salesman for several years. Mr. Kersenbrock later was engaged in the restaurant and meat market trade for a number of years in partnership with Mr. Bushman and later with Mark Burke.
He returned to the profession of traveling salesman in which he was engaged at the time of his death, having covered the same territory for 37 years.
In the year 1910, he married Gertrude Blanche Niewohner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed J. Niewohner, his first employer, and they made their home in Columbus with the exception of six years which were spent at Crete.
Mr. Kersenbrock was a charter member of the Columbus Elks club, a member of the Masonic Order, a charter member of the Wayside Country club and a charter mamber of the Columbus chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America. He was a volunteer fireman of the city of Columbus and one of the original members and organizers of the present Columbus city band.
He played an active part in the Wayside Country club, serving in the capacity of president for two years and director for 20 years. He also played an active part in the Columbus chapter of the Izaak Walton League and since the organization of both clubs has been landscaper and planter of their grounds. His chief hobby was devoting many hours to the planting and care of these trees, shrubs and flowers, and he also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and reading.
He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, two brothers, Frank J., of Ogallala, and William J., of St. Louis, Mo., and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Cockson of Minong, Wis., and Mrs. Ella Hille of Kansas City, Mo. All except Mrs. Cockson, who is ill, will be here to attend the services.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Gass chapel with Rev. Walter H. Jackson, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in the Columbus cemetery with Masonic services at the graveside.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home from 5 p.m. today until the hour of the service.
The Daily Telegram, September 26 (?), 1947
KERSENBROCK--Kersenbrock Services - Funeral services for Herman J. Kersenbrock, 68, who died Tuesday, were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Gass chapel with Rev. Walter H. Jackson, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial was in the Columbus cemetery with Masonic services at the graveside. Pallbearers were Harry Winsinger, George Johansen, sr., Clarence Pittman, George Nicholas, A.W. Frischholz, and L.L. Walker. Relatives attending the services from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Frnak Kersenbrock, Ogallala, and son Herman of Kearney; William Kersenbrock, Brentwood, Mo.; Mrs. Ella Hille, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adamy, and E. Peck, all of Bellwood; Mr. and Mrs. Neal Malony of Omaha; and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller and E. Hearknet. Mr. Miller and Mrs. Hearknet are from the Brinn and Jensen Company in Omaha.
The Daily Telegram, October 18, 1947
KING--Injuries Are Fatal To Harold King - Funeral Services to Be Held at 2:30 p.m. Monday
Harold Louis King, 48, died at pital [sic] from injuries received in a motorcycle-truck collision shortly after noon Friday. His death is the first traffic fatality of the year in Columbus.
Involved in the accident, which took place about 12:30 at Twenty-seventh avenue and Nineteenth street, were King and Willard Brazeal. King was riding his motorcycle, and Brazeal was driving a pickup truck.
According to the police report, Brazeal was proceeding west on Nineteenth street and was approximately at the middle of the Twenty-seventh avenue intersection when King, coming from the north, struck the truck at the rear part of the front fender.
Thrown 13 Feet
King was thrown some 13 feet by the impact. He was immediately taken to Lutheran hospital by the first aid unit of the Columbus fire department.
Mr. King was born Feb. 8, 1899, at Central City, the son of Mr. and Mrs. H.O. King. At the age of three years, he moved with his parents to a farm in Hamilton county. He was graduated from Central City high school in 1916 and taught school four years in Hamilton county.
In 1920, he moved to Hastings and was a salesman for the National Refining Company for three years and was then a factory representative in Hastings for several years. Later, he was employed by the Red Rooster Company in Grand Island as a salesman out of Hastings, coming to Columbus in 1936 to manage a store for the company. Since 1938, he has been in business for himself in the Columbus Auto Supply Company.
On June 11, 1924, he was united in marriage to Amy Watson at Hastings.
Mr. King was a member of the Methodist church and a member of the American Legion and Izaak Walton.
He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Lilly King, of Marqette [sic]; his wife; two daughters, Jeanne Marie and Gloria; one brother, Roy, of Prosser, Wash.; and two sisters, Mrs. Albert Sanderson, Marquette, and Mrs. Jamie Eoff, Central City.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Methodist church with Rev. Walter H. Jackson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park with military services at the graveside.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home from 10:30 a.m. Sunday until 2 p.m. Monday when it will be taken to the church for the services.
The Daily Telegram, October 21, 1947
KING--King Services - Funeral services for Harold King, 48, were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Methodist church with Rev. Walter H. Jackson, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park with military services at the graveside. Pallbearers were Louis Rodehorst, Andy Waiter, Clifford Heibel, Cleo Kunzelman, Leonard Miller, and Henry Hunter.
The Daily Telegram, November 5, 1947
JARECKI--Frank Jarecki, 85, Platte Pioneer, Dies Here Tuesday
Frank Jarecki, 85, pioneer of Platte county, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday at his home at ___ Eighth Street, following a lingering illness.
Mr. Jarecki was born Nov. 16, 1862, in Poznan, Poland, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Jarecki. At the age of 5 years, he came with his parents to the United States and they made their home in Illinois for one year. The family then moved to a homestead five miles west of Columbus where Mr. Jarecki grew to manhood.
He was united in marriage to Veronica Podraza on January 28, 1884, at Duncan. They made their home on a farm in Polk county for 40 years, and in 1924 retired and moved into Columbus.
Mr. Jarecki was a member of St. Anthony's church.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mrs. Eva Cuba, Mrs. Veronica Tworek and Mrs. Hedwig Borowiak, and is survived by his wife, two sons, Stanley and Edward T., both of Genoa, eight daughters, Mrs. Josephine Stahura, Shelby; Mrs. Louise Chochon, Humphrey; Mrs. Felicia Swantek, Genoa; Mrs. Stella Shotkoski, Fullerton; Mrs. Anna Wilnot, Burlington, Wis.; Mrs. Leona Powlowicz, Omaha; and Mrs. Bernice Greenlee, and Veronica Clark, Columbus, 44 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Steven and Matt, both of Columbus.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's church with Fr. Hilarin Lapinski officiating. Burial will be in the St. Stanislaus church cemetery in Duncan.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home from 10:30 a.m. Thursday util 3 p.m. when it will be taken to the family home to be until the hour of the service.
Relatives and friends will pray the rosary at 8 p.m. Thursday at the home.
The Daily Telegram, November 6, 1947
KUSH--Mr. Kush Dies - Louis Kush, 49, passed away at 10:40 a.m. this morning at the Lutheran hospital. The body is at the Gass Funeral Home and the obituary will be carried in tomorrow's Telegram.
The Daily Telegram, November 7, 1947
KUSH--Kush Services Saturday
Louis Kush, 49, passed away at 10:20 Thursday at the Lutheran hospital where he had been a patient since Friday. He had been in poor health the past two years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gass chapel with John McLaghlin officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Mr. Kush was born Feb. 28, 1898, in Polk county, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kush. His mother passed away when he was a small boy and at the age of 18 years, he moved with his father to Clarks where they made their home for a number of years.
Mr. Kush then moved to Columbus and has made his home here the past 20 years. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad four years and then operated the Package Delivery, which he sold to L.N. Bailey last spring.
He was united in marriage to Valeria Krzycki on Feb. 12, 1935, at Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother and is survived by his wife and a daughter, Glenda Mae; two brothers, Joe of St. Paul and Tom of Omaha; and seven sisters, Mrs. Walter Morris, Central City; Mrs. Joe Czapla, Mrs. Steve Czuba, and Mrs. Frank Kuta, all of Columbus; Mrs. Adolph Czapla, South Gate, Calif.; Mrs. Coy Morrison, Odessa; and Mrs. Tom Prorock, Fullerton.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home from 4 p.m. Friday until the hour of the service.
The Daily Telegram, November 8, 1947
JARECKI--Jarecki Services - Funeral services for Frank Jarecki, 85, who passed away Tuesday evening, were held at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's church with Fr. Hilarin Lapinski, pastor, officiating. Burial was in St. Stanislaus cemetery in Duncan and pallbearers were Ralph Jarecki, Donald Greenlee, Ted Stachura, Eugene Wanat, Raymond Swantek and Lucion Shotkoski.
The Daily Telegram, November 15, 1947
JOHANNES--John Johannes Dies at Home, Funeral Monday
John Frederick Johannes, 76, passed away Friday at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the home and at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran church in Leigh. Burial will be in the Christ Lutheran cemetery.
Mr. Johannes was born in a log cabin in Bismark Township in Platte County Sept. 30, 1871, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johannes ___________.
The Daily Telegram, December 18, 1947
KOTLAR--Mrs. Josephine Kotlar Dies, Services Monday
Mrs. Josephine Kotlar, 81, passed away at 9:20 a.m. today at St. Mary's hospital where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Bonaventure church with Fr. Albert Limacher officiating. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home from 10 a.m. Sunday until 3 p.m. that afternoon when it will be taken to the family home northwest of Columbus.
As Josephine Skorupa, she was born June 17, 1866, in Galicia, Poland, the daughter of Stanislas and Mary Skorupa. In 1879, she came with her parents to America and they settled on a farm in Polk county. She made her home there until her marriage on Jan. 23, 1883, to John Kotlar. The ceremony was performed at St. Stanislaus church in Duncan and they were the seccond couple to be married in that church.
Mr. and Mrs. Kotlar made their home in Columbus until 1902 when they moved to a farm northwest of Columbus.
She was a member of St. Bonaventure church and St. Ann's Society and also the Suburban Home club.
Mrs. Kotlar was noted among her relatives and friends for her ability to make up songs on the spur of the mement suitable for any particular occasion.
She was preceded in death by her husband who passed away March 21, 1938, and four brothers, Henry, Frank, Charles, and Michael.
She is survived by four sons, Dr. Frank J. Kotlar of West Point, Leo of Orange, Calif., Ed of San Fernando, Calif., and Henry at home; two daughters, Valeria at home, and Mrs. John Zipper of Columbus; seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren; one brother, John Skorupa of Los Angeles; and four sisters, Mrs. Joe Mader, and Mrs. Mary Micek, both of Omaha; and Mrs. Kate Valasek and Miss Mollie Skorupa, both of Columbus.
Relatives and friends will pray the rosary at 8 p.m. Sunday at the family home.
The Daily Telegram, December 23, 1947
KOTLAR--Kotlar Services - Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Kotlar, 81, who passed away Friday, were held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Bonaventure church with Rev. Albert Limacher officiating. Burial was in St. Bonaventure cemetery and pallbearers were Louis Mimick, Edward Skorupa, John Kropatch, Stanley Jarecki, Joseph Zoucha, and Wm. Bullard of Omaha.
The Daily Telegram, December 31, 1947
KIMBERLY--To Paxton - Mrs. Julius Nichols and George Rambour, jr., will drive to Paxton Friday, called there by the death of her nephew, Homer Kimberly.