The Daily Telegram, January __, 1949
JUVENAL--Father Juvenal Dies - Rev. Juvenal Emanuel, 62, died at St. Loius, Mo., where he had been serving as Provincial of the Sacred Heart province, having charge of Franciscans in several states. A native of Clyde, near North Bend, Father Juvenal attended St. Francis Academy, now St. Bonaventure, in Columbus during his youth. He served as a Third Order director for some time, and made numerous visits to Columbus twhile [sic] traveling through this area visiting the various Third Order confraternities. He had been a Provincial since last summer.
The Daily Telegram, January 12, 1949
JAAX--Services Held For John Jaax
Funeral services for John Jaax, 60, were held at the Sacred Heart Catholic church in Shelby Monday. Fr. DeWitt, pastor of St. Andrew church, read the mass and was assisted by Fr. O'Boyle of Osceola and Fr. Kean, pastor of the Sacred Heart church. Burial was made in St. Andrew's cemetery. Pallbearers were Arthur Gaberiel, Albert Gaberiel, Gerald Henggeler, Donald Henggeler, Quenten Jaax, and Terrance Messing. Graveside services were conducted by the American Legion.
John Jaax, the son of the late John M. and Martha G. Jaax, was born on Sept. 11, 1889, in Polk county. He died at his home near Shelby on Jan. 6. He attended Polk county rural schools and served in World War I.
On Sept. 28, 1920, he was united in marriage to Martha Zimmerman of Silver Creek. To this union were born three daughters, Mrs. Loretta Stewart of Omaha, Mrs. Mildred Ward of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Mrs. Doris Engler of Omaha.
He was a lifetime resident of Polk county and was engaged in farming. He was an active member of the American Legion Post No. 296 at Shelby. He was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic church.
He is survived by his wife; three daughters; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Fred Henggeler, of Columbus; three brothers, Hubert and William of Shelby, and Frank of Columbus; seven nephews and ten nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Mrs. Lucy Bernt, Mrs. Cecilia Gaberiel, Mrs. Margaret Henggeler, and Anna Jaax; one brother, Peter, who died in infancy.
Among those who attended the funeral from a distance were Mrs. George Ward and children of Fairbanks, Alaska; Mrs. Ernest Gaberiel of Moline, Ill., Miss Luella Zimmerman and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Swanson of Omaha.
The Daily Telegram, January 19, 1949
JENSEN--Mrs. Jensen Dies - Mrs. C.W. Jensen passed away Tuesday morning at the home of her son, Clifford, northeast of St. Edward. Mrs. Jensen was a pioneer of the Rosenberg community. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the home and at 2:30 p.m. at the Danish Lutheran church at Rosenberg.
The Daily Telegram, January 29, 1949
JOHNSON--Miss Johnson Dies - Miss Hilda Johnson, 88, passed away at her home at 1921 Tenth street this morning. Funeral arrnagements and the full obituary will be carried at a later date. The body will be at the Gass Funeral Home.
The Daily Telegram, February 1, 1949
JOHNSON--Funeral Services Thursday For Hilda Johnson
Funeral services for Hilda Johnson, 88, who died at her home Saturday morning, will be held at __ p.m. Thursday at the Gass Funeral Chapel. Rev. Carl Goldenstein will officiate. The body will lie in state from 11 a.m. Wednesday until the hour of service. Burial will be made in the Trinity Lutheran cemetery near Newman Grove, but due to road conditions, no date has been set for the burial.
Hilda Johnson was born in Norway and came to America at an early age. She resided for a short time in Wisconsin and then came to Nebraska. She moved from Nebraska to Oregon and lived there for about two years, at the end of that time she returned to Nebraska. She lived in the Platte County vicinity for most of her life. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran church. She had never married.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
The Daily Telegram, February 16, 1949
KIERNAN--Mr. Kiernan Dies - George Keirnan, 48, former Columbus resident, passed away at his home in Concord, Calif., Saturday evening. The body will arrive in Columbus at 4:37 a.m. Friday and then taken to St. Edward where a short funeral service will be held at the family home, at 10 a.m. Saturday. His wife, the former Cecelia Ceder of Fullerton and her sister, Mrs. Ursula Smith will accompany the body. He is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. Mary Kiernan of St. Edward, two brothers, James of St. Edward and Clarence of Columbus, four sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Flaherty of St. Edward, Mrs. J.G. Warren, Grandview, Mo., Cecelia of Columbus and Agnes of St. Edward. Mr. Kiernan was employed by the Consumers Public Power District and left Columbus about three years ago. He was employed by the Pacific Gas and Light Company of Concord at the time of his death.
The Daily Telegram, February 18, 1949
KIERNAN--Funeral Services Saturday For George Kiernan
Funeral services for George Kiernan, 48, who passed away at Concord, Calif., Saturday, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Edward at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary Kiernan. Burial will be in the Catholic cemetery.
George Kernan was born on Nov. 17, 1900, in Woodville township the son of Frank and Mary Kiernan. He was married on April 24, 1932 to Miss Cecilia Cedar of Fullerton and for many years lived on a farm near Shelby, after which he was employed by Northwestern Public Power Company in Columbus. About three years ago they moved to Concord, Calif., where he was employed by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
He is survived by his wife; his mother, Mrs. Mary Kiernan of St. Edward; two brothers, James of St. Edward and Clarence of Columbus; four sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Flaherty of St. Edward, Mrs. J.G. Warren of Grandview, Mo., Miss Cecilia Kiernan of Columbus and Miss Agnes Kiernan of St. Edward.
The Daily Telegram, March 7, 1949
JASPER--Military Services for Joseph Jasper 9 A.M. Friday
Military services for Pfc. John Joseph Jasper, 31, who was killed on Feb. 5, 1945, on Luzon Island while serving with the United States Army, will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic church with Fr. John Schniegenberg officiating. Burial will be in the St. Bonaventure cemetery. The body will arrive in Columbus Thursday and will be at the Gass Funeral Home. The rosary will be prayed at the Gass Funeral Home at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Graveside services will be conducted jointly by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
John Joseph Jasper was born April 12, 1913, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jasper. He lived with his grandparents for many years and also with his sister, Mrs. Thomas Pensick. He attended St. Anthony's school and the Kramer high school. He was a member of the St. Anthony's Catholic church.
Before enlisting in 1940 he was employed by the Union Pacific railroad as machinist.
He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Thomas Pensick of Columbus; four nieces, Geraldine, Donna Marie, Joan and Margaret Louise Pensick, all of Columbus; and four nephews, Thomas James, Robert Anthony, James, and Lawrence Edward Pensick, all of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, and a sister, Marie, who died in infancy.
The Daily Telegram, March 9, 1949
JASPER--Military Services - Military services for Pfc. John J. Jasper, whose remains will arrive in Columbus Thursday morning, will be held at 9 a.m. Friday monring at St. Anthony's Catholic church with Fr. John Schniegenberg, O.F.M., officiating. Burial will be made in the St. Bonaventure cemetery. The body will lie in state upon arrival at the Gass Funeral Chapel until the hour of services. The rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
The Daily Telegram, March 11, 1949
JASPER--Military Services - Military services for Pfc. John J. Jasper, who was killed on Luzon Island during World War II, were held at 9 a.m. today at St. Anthony's Catholic church with Rev. Fr. John Francis Schniegenberg officiating. Burial was made in the St. Bonaventure cemetery. Pallbearers were Arthur Haney, Felix Legenza, Adolph Podgorski, Frank Korgie, Edward Micek, and Herman Blahak. V.F.W. Post 3704 furnished the following services: Ray Jaworski, William Putnam and James Walters were color bearers; Walter Kopetzky was in charge of the firing squad which was composed of Ralph Kopetzky, Frank Mlinar, Harvey Muller, Dennis Placzek, and Ray Van Ackeren. Hartman Post No. 83 of the American Legion furnished graveside services with Commander Carl Ewert in charge, assisted by Francis Dischner adjutant. Legion buglers, Dick Brodfuehrer and Robert Quick blew taps.
The Daily Telegram, March 12, 1949
KUESTER--Miss Beata Kuester Dies in California
Miss Beata Kuester, R.N., 48, of El Monte, Calif., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kuester of Columbus, passed away at her home on Tuesday March 8. No funeral arrangements have been announced to relatives here, but the burial will be made in California.
She was born Dec. 6, 1900, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kuester, in Kansas. In 1902 she moved with her parents from Kansas to Medford, Wis., and in 1907 they moved to Madison, Neb. In 1930 her parents retired from farming and moved to Columbus, Miss Beata living here with them for a few years before going to the West Coast. She held nursing positions in Washington and California. While in Columbus, she attended the Immanuel Lutheran church.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kuester of Columbus; five sisters, Mrs. Caroline Osten of Columbus; Mrs. Clara Wambsganss of Elmdale, Kan., Mrs. Irene Goering of Maywood, Calif.; Mrs. Lydia Cirio of San Gabriel, Calif., and Mrs. Elfrieda Dockweiler of Fremont; two brothers, Reinhart of North Long Beach, Calif., and Elmer of Columbus; several nephews and nieces, two aunts and four uncles.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Herman.
The Daily Telegram, April 7, 1949
KUBAS--Mike Kubas Dies - Mike Kubas, 82, long time Silver Creek resident died at 9:25 a.m. today at St. Mary's hospital here. The body will be at the Fleming Funeral Home in Silver Creek. Arrangements will be carried later.
The Daily Telegram, April 8, 1949
KUBAS--Funeral Services For Mike Kubas On Saturday
Funeral services for Mike Kubas, 82, pioneer Silver Creek resident, who passed away at 9:25 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's hsopital, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the St. Lawrence Catholic church in Silver Creek. Rev. S.J. Zukowski will officiate. Burial will be made in the parish cemetery. The body will be taken from the Fleming Funeral Home at 5 p.m today to lie in state until the hour of the services. The rosary will be prayed at 9 p.m. Friday at the family home.
He was a resident of Silver Creek for over 50 years. He was a long-time employee of the Union Pacific Railroad and a devout Catholic. He was a charter member of the St. Lawrence church.
He is survived by his wife; five sons, Charles, Joe, and Steve of Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Tom Silver Creek, Tom of Los Angeles, and Walter of Monterey Park, Bogus [sic] of Cheyenne, Wyo, and Mrs. Ralph Perry of Sand Point, Ida.; and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Valera.
The Daily Telegram, (April __, 1949)
KOENIG--Funeral Services - Funeral services for Fritz Koenig, 65, Lindsay, who passed away Sunday, were held at 1:30 p.m. today at the family home and at 2 p.m at the Zion Lutheran church north of Lindsay. The Rev. John Beckman, of Albion, officiated. Burial was made in the parish cemetery. Active pallbearers were Frank Korth, Tony Neinober, Clarence Wedekind, Henry Schroeder, and Melvin Parks. Honorary pallbearers were Ernest Jenny, Jake Oppliger, Peter Rueben, Otto Weber, Albert Henry and Minert Nitch.KLUG--Funeral Services - Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Klug, 72, who passed away Monday at the Lutheran hospital, were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the family home and at 2 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran church. Rev. William Goede officiated. Burial was made in the Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were six grandsons: Elwood Klug, Kenneth Klug, Dean Klug, Willis Klug, Roger Klug, and Gerald Mueller. Out-of-town friends and relatives attending the services were from Central City, Hastings, Blue Hill, Osmond, Creighton, David City, and Marionsville, Mo.
The Daily Telegram, April 30, 1949
KRAMER--Services For Harold Kramer On Sunday
Funeal services for Harold Kramer, 56, general manager of the Loup River Public Power District, prominent businessman and civic leader, who died at 12:30 a.m. Friday at Durham, N.C., will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the city auditorium. Fr. Mark McCallum, of the Grace Episcopal church, will officiate. Burial will be made in the Columbus cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home from 8:30 a.m. Sunday until 1 p.m.
Hartman Post No. 84 of the American Legion will conduct the graveside services.
The directors of the Loup River Public Power District, Zack Howell, Con Keating, John Byrnes, John Preston, Joe Borg and A.R. Miller, will be the pallbearers.
The Daily Telegram, May 2, 1949
KRAMER--Rites Held Sunday For Harold Kramer
Funeral services for Harold Kramer, 56, prominent public power official, businessman and civic leader, who passed away early Friday morning at a Durham, N.C., hotel following a heart attack, were held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the city auditorium followed by burial in Columbus cemetery.
Fr. Mark McCallum, rector of the Grace Episcopal church, officiated at the service attended by nearly 1,000 persons. Many prominent men in the Public Power field, along with other business associates and friends from distant points were present.
Final military honors were conducted under the auspices of Hartman Post No. 84 of the American Legion, of which organization Mr. Kramer became a member when the local post was formed in 1919. Participating, also was Columbus Post No. 3704, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
E.J. Christensen, past commander of Hartman post, gave a brief eulogy at the city auditorium and was also in charge of the graveside service. He was assisted at the graveside by Francis Dischner, adjutant.
Color bearers were M.C. Odgaard and Ray Jaworski, James Walters was the color guard, representing the V.F.W. post, Ed A. Murphy, and L.J. Marohn, color bearers, and Julius Nyffeler, color guard, representing Hartman post.
The V.F.W. firing squad under the direction of Keith Bryan was composed of Harley Mueller, Eldon Mueller, Walter Kopetzky, Ralph Kopetzky, Rany VanAckeren, John Halman, and Frank Mlinar. Legion buglers, Dick Grant and Dick Brodfuehrer, blew taps, Dick Grant offering the refrain and Dick Brodfuehrer, the echo.
Besides his children, Katherine and Fredric, who are attending school in the East, relatives present were Mrs. George Williams of Albion, Mrs. Wells Wetheral of Omaha, Mrs. M.J. Kelley of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Galley, William and Natalie Schroen of Omaha, Mrs. Charles A. Hermann and Charles of San Francisco, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Henry and Jane of Topeka, Mrs. Constance Gootschalk of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Watson and family of Fairbury, and Mrs. F.A. Wilson of Lincoln.
Among the business associates and friends attending were D.J. Novotny of Clarkson; Harry Mahood, Gerald Gentleman, and R.D. McWha of North Platte; Foster Morss, Adolph Pokorny, Robert Shonka, J.E. McNally and George McNally of Schuyler; Lester Sellentin of West Point; A.C. Tilley, and Ralph Canady of Hastings; Claude Miller of Holdrege; Pat Moulton of Omaha; Emil Wolfe and Tom Eason of North Bend; Tom Dooley of Papillion, Joe Zikmund of Brainard; Lester Trussel of Beatrice; Harry Grimminger and Paul Harley of Grand Island; D.J. DeBoer of Washington, D.C.; Roy Homer and Fred Wallace of Gothenburg; Horace Carey of Kearney; W.J. McGregor of Gibbon; Howard Ericson of Bellevue; O.H. Brand, Herb Williamsen and Brit Pryor of Lincoln.
The Daily Telegram, May 4, 1949
JOHNSON--[photo of V.M. Johnson] V. M. Johnson, Manager of CPPD, Dies
Services Saturday; Had Been Here Since 1941
Nebraska lost its second public power executive within a week early this morning when V.M. Johnson, 56, general manager of Consumers Public Power district, died in a hospital here at 3:15 a.m. He had been ill for more than a year.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Federated church here with the Rev. Glen L. Rice of Omaha, formerly of Grand Island, officiating. Burial will be in the Ridge cemetery at Fremont, and Masonic graveside services will be conducted. The body will lie in state at Gass Chapel from 10 a.m. Friday until 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
Here in 1941
Mr. Johnson came to Consumers as general manager in 1941 when that organization was in its infancy. The District had a limited general office staff and served a relatively small territory around Columbus. It became his task to set up and coordinate an efficiently operating, state-wide organization, as the District expanded.
In 1943 under his management Consumers had grown to a District that operated in 78 of Nebraska's 93 counties and served more than 93,000 customers. The District now serves an area populated by 358,000 persons and operates in 356 Nebraska communities.
As each new property was added to the system, the problems of management and coordination were multiplied. Yet under his guidance these problems were met and handled quickly and effectively, for he possessed a keen and analytical mind, an enthusiasm for his work, and an exceptional ability as an organizer and executive.
His attitude toward his work and the people he was serving can best be illustrated by the following excerpts from his letter on general policy to employes of the District:
Public Servants"
"Let us remember that we, the employes of Consumers, are public servants first, last and always.
"Serving the public is more than a form of employment--it is a mass confidence, a trust, almost sacred, that the people depending upon us and the service we render have place[d] in us" ... "Waste, extravagance, unecomonical practices and inefficiency have been eliminated and MUST remain eliminated, so far as our operations are concerned. Yet, we should strive at all times to be progressive--adopt a forward looking attitude. We desire fervently to be known as a positive influcence in every community we serve."
"As general manager, I am proud of our personnel...My door is always open to you--whether you seek me for counsel, consolation, or just plain, old-fashioned visiting."
APP Director
In 1946, Mr. Johnson served a year's term as a director and a member of the executive committee of the American Public Power Association. He was past president of the Nebraska Electric Association, and in 1947 was selected as a director of the Nebraska Grain Improvement Association. In Columbus he was a member of the Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce.
A native of Nebraska, Vivian Martin Johnson was born Jan. 13, 1893, at Blair, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Peter Johnson. He received his education in the Blair public schools and at Dana College.
He began his business career in the Blair National Bank, where he was employed in 1909 and 1910. From there he went to Lincoln where he was employed the next five years in the credit department of the Rudge and Guenzel department store.
Enters Field
In 1915 he entered the utility field, when he became secretary to the president of the Grand Island Electric Co. at Grand Island. He worked as auditor and treasurer of the utility from 1918 to 1924, and became secretary of the company in 1924, serving in this capacity until 1931. He advanced to the vice presidency and then managership of the Central Power Co., a subsidiary of the Middle West Utilities which had puchased the Grand Island utility and in 1937 was made president of the company.
He was selected to take over as general manager of Consumers when the District bought the Central Power Co. holdings in 1941.
On June 2, 1917, he married Miss Clare Planck of Fremont. His wife and daughter, Joyce, survive him.
He was a member of the Presbyterian church, Asher Lodge AF&AM No. 33 at Grand Island, and the Tehama Shrine Temple at Hastings. In Columbus he was affiliated with the Elks lodge, the Wayside Country club, and the Chamber of Commerce.
As hobbies, he enjoyed golfing, fishing and hunting.
The Daily Telegram, May 5, 1949
JOHNSON--Columbus Mourns Passing Of V.M. Johnson
Statement from H.P. Behlen, President of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce: "Our membership mourns the passing of our good friend, V.M. Johnson. V.M., as we called him, was an active member of our energetic Industrial Development Committee which has accomplished so much for our city. His wisdom and judgment and his great managerial ability were always admired and respected by his fellowmen."
Mayor Lee Lee [sic] Nauenburg--"It is unfortunate and regrettable that out [sic} city should lose another resourceful and dynamic personality in Mr. V.M. Johnson. The loss to Consumers is equally felt by the citizens of Columbus."
Gov. Val Peterson said "the death of V.M. Johnson is a great loss, not only to the Consumers Public Power District, but to all Nebraska. He was an outstanding fine citizen. I join with his multitude of friends in extending my sympathy to his family.
Edd Kelly, acting general manager of Loup River Public Power District--"The passing of V.M. Johnson leave a large breach in the business life of our city and state and a severe loss to Consumers District.
"Though burdened with multitudinous business details as chief exectuve of this large corporation with its many employees, he constantly kept in close communion with all of them. His deep personal interest in every employee resulted in a genuine reciprocal affection and loyalty.
"It was the privilege of the management of the Loup District to be closely associated with him in public power. For many years he has given tremendous energy and effort to the development of the idea. Under his guiding hand Consumers Public Power District has grown from a tiny entity to a public corporation of statewide proportions. Our community has lost a fine citizen and the state an outstanding exponent of public power."
The Daily Telegram, May 7, 1949
KORGIE--Funeral Services Monday For Joseph F. Korgie
Funeral services for Joseph F. Korgie, 53, who passed away at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha, following an illness of two weeks, will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony's Catholic church.
Fr. Humbert Korgie, O.F.M., of Sioux City, Ia., will say the solemn requiem mass with Fr. Juvian Korgie, O.F.M., of Tutoplis, Ill., and Fr. John Francis assisting. Burial will be made in the St. Bonaventure cemetery. The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral Home from 4 p.m. today until 4 p.m. Sunday at which time it will be taken to the family home at 2303 Seventh street, to lie in state until the hour of services.
The rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Sunday at the family home by the Holy Name Society and at 8:30 p.m. by the family. The Knights of Columbus will attend in a body at the 8:30 rosary.
Joseph F. Korgie was born June 3, 1895, in Columbus the son of John and Mary Kobus Korgie. He spent his entire life in Columbus, attending the St. Francis Academy, now known as St. Bonaventure.
He married Helen E. Rodak on October 25, 1921. For 15 years he was employed by Swift & Company and in 1927 he established the Ideal Grocery store with a partner. He has since been in that business. He has been sole owner of the Ideal Grocery since 1941.
He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic church, the Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus, Eagles Lodge, Chamber of Commerce and president of the Polish Dance Club.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Rev. Fr. Juvian Korgie, O.F.M., of Tutoplis, Ill., and John of Columbus; three daughters, Mrs. Emil Zoucha of Columbus, and Gloria and Rita at home; two brothers, Charles and Frank, both of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters, who died in infancy.
The Daily Telegram, May 9, 1949
KORGIE--Funeral Services - Funeral services for Joseph F. Korgie, 53, who passed away at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha, following an illness of two weeks, were held at 9 a.m. today at St. Anthony's Catholic church. Rev. Humbert Korgie, O.F.M., of Sioux City, Ia., was the celebrant at the solemn requiem mass and Rev. Juvian Korgie, O.F.M., of Teutopolis, Ill., was the Deacon, Rev. John Francis Schniegenberg of St. Anthony's, sub-deacon, and Rev. Martin Wolter, O.F.M., of St. Bonaventure was the master of ceremonies. Other attending clergy were Rev. Hilarin Lapinski, O.F.M., of Omaha, Rev. Max Klotzbucher, O.F.M., of St. Mary's hospital, Rev. Arno Hartman, O.F.M., of St. Bonaventure, and Rev. Cecil Koop, O.F.M., of Humphrey. Out of town relatives attending were Rev. Humbert Korgie, O.F.M., of Sioux City, Rev. Juvian Korgie, O.F.M, of Illinois, Mrs. Bernard Caffrey of North Platte and Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Zeleski of Omaha. Miss Jessie Swanson of Omaha was also present. Burial was made in the St. Bonaventure cemetery and pallbearers were Louis Mimick, Barney Micek, Ed Murcek, Pete Kobus, Henry Marsolek and Mike Nosal. The Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus attended the funeral in a body. Mr. Korgie was in partnership from 1927 to 1941 with Tom Kobus in the Ideal Grocery Store. In 1941 he became sole owner of the establishment.JOHNSON--Final Rites Held for V. M. Johnson
Funeral services for V.M. Johnson, 56, general manager of Consumers Public Power District since 1941, whose death occurred last Wednesday, were held in the Federated church here at 2 p.m. Saturday, followed by burial in Ridge cemetery at Fremont.
The rites in the church were conducted by the Rev. Glen L. Rice, Omaha, exective secretary of Presbyterian Churches in Nebraska, former pastor of the Grand Island church of which the Johnson famiy had been members. Mrs. E.H. Lohr, as soloist, sang "Prayer Perfect," James Whitcomb Riley's poem set to music by Stenson. Mrs. Ted W. Haldiman was organist.
Six members of Consumers district's general office staff--Fritz Bernstein, Walter H. Sinke, Howard B. Haase, R.C. Ellefson, R.L. Schacht, and P.L. Bauer--were the active bearers.
Honorary pallbearers included H.G. Greenamyre, Lincoln; Guy L. Cooper, Humboldt; Guy Stinson, Norfolk; Earl I. Mead and Harry Wisner, Scottsbluff; R.A. Freeman, York; Mark T. Moore, Kearney, Dyo F. Davis, Silver Creek; C.C. Sheldon, Charles B. Fricke, Phil R. Hockenberger, W.A. Boettcher, and A.R. Miller, Columbus, present and former members of the board of directors, and Clarence A. Davis, Lincoln, legal counsel of the district. Mr. Wisner and Dyo F. Davis were unable to attend.
The church was filled to capacity by relatives, business associates, and other friends, including many from numerous Nebraska cities and more distant points.
Harry P. Kellogg, master of Lebanon Lodge No. 323, A.F.& A.M. were in charge of the Masonic service conducted by officers of the lodge at the graveside, and Howard Johnson, Fremont, past master of Fremont Lodge No. 15, gave the Masonic funeral oration.
Relatives who came to attend the services, both here and at Fremont were Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Planck, Walter Planck, Mr. and Mrs. J. Guy Edloff, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carlson, Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Planck and sons, Jack and Harold, all of Fremont; Raymond Planck, Manhattan, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Cletion M. Gossard, Shackleton, Saskatchewan, Canada; Mrs. J.P. Johnson, Blair; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Brassfield, Casey, Ia.; Nathan Johnson, Mrs. Anna Sorensen and Mrs. Victor Johnson, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson and Mrs. Fred Enger, Blair.
The Daily Telegram, May 10, 1949
KOSCH--Herman Kosch Dies - Herman Kosch of Bellwood passed away at a David City hospital on Sunday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, at St. Mary's Luxemburg.
The Daily Telegram, May 28, 1949
KORUS--Funeral Services Monday For Mrs. Katherine Korus
Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Korus, 69, who passed away Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leo Swolek, following a lingering illness, will be held at 8 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony's Catholic church with Fr. John officiating. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gahan Funeral Home Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at which time will be taken to the Swolek home. The rosary will be prayed there at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening.
Katherine Wencel was born in Poland in 1880 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wencel. She came to America at the age of 16 and went to Tarnov where she lived for a time. She later worked in Omaha for several years and married Joseph Obal at St. Francis Catholic church in South Omaha on May 10, 1905. Mr. Abal [sic] passed away in 1915 and in October, 1920, she married Charles Korus, at the same church.
She was a member of the St. Anthony's Catholic church. She had lived in the Columbus vicinity for the past 29 years.
She is survived by two sons, Tom Obal of Columbus and Leo Obal of Omaha; one daughter, Mrs. Leo Swolek of Columbus; seven grandchildren; one brother, Joseph Wencel of Chicago, and one sister, Mrs. John Zelozo of Chicago
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, two brothers, and two daughters, who died in infancy.
The Daily Telegram, May 31, 1949
KORUS--Funeral Services - Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Korus, 69, who passed away Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leo Swolek, following a lingering illness, were held at 8 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony's Catholic church, with Fr. John, pastor, officiating. Burial was made in the Catholic cemetery. The pall bearers were Ed Allison, John Pensick, Henry Marsolek, Leo Jersual, John Drvol and Herman Blahak. Out of town relatives attending the services were Leo Obal, Mr. and Mrs. John Bernady, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bernady, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Korus, Joseph Bohac and Mrs. Charles Yetts and family all of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. John Korus of Silver Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Olsufka of Central City; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Yelli of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bargmann of Lincoln.
The Daily Telegram, June 16, 1949
JOHNSON--Receives Word - Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Jean Wilson Johnson, 71, at Seattle, Wash. Mrs. Johnson was born here and was graduated from Columbus high school. She and her husband left Columbus for Washington in 1909.
The Daily Telegram, June 20, 1949
KLUCK--Military Services Here Thursday For S-Sgt. Allen Kluck
Funeral services for S/Sgt. Allen R. Kluck of Richland, B-24 gunner killed in action over Germany Easter Sunday, April 9, 1944, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Federated church here.
Rev. Dewitt Stauffer, minister of the Presbyterian church at Schuyler, will officate. Burial will be made in Roselawn Memorial park here. The body, returning from a U.S. military cemetery in Belgium, will be at the Gass Funeral home from 10:03 Thursday when it arrives by train util 1 p.m.
An escort of veterans will meet the train and military services will be conducted by the American Legion and V.F.W.
S/Sgt. Kluck had entered the army air force in August, 1942. He received his wings, a sharp-shooter's medal in aerial gunnery, and a sergeant's rating upon graduation at Harlingen field, Texas, in September, 1943.
After completion of operational training, he went overseas with his crew, arriving in England Feb. 10, 1944. He had participated in at least 10 bombing missions before he was killed and had earned the air medal with an oak leaf cluster.
Born at Richland
S/Sgt. Kluck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kluck, was born on a farm two miles northeast of Richland Nov. 22, 1920. He was graduated from Kramer high school in Columbus in 1939. During his high school days, he participated in track events, and in his senior year was shop foreman in the agricultural vocational training department.
He was also a member of Hy-Y, Booster club, German club and the chorus.
After graduation he farmed with his father on the home place at Richland.
On Jan. 25, 1942, he and Miss Mary Ann Lightner, the present Mrs. Robert Lofton of Wausau, Wis., were married at the home of her parents in Columbus.
He was a member of the Federated church here.
Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother, Glen, of Richland, and one sister, Mrs. Harvey Loseke of Columbus.
The Daily Telegram, June 22, 1949
KORUS--Funeral Services Saturday For Joseph Korus, Sr.
Funeral services for Joseph F. Korus, sr., 81, of Tarnov, who passed away at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at a local hospital, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the St. Michael's Catholic church in Tarnov. Fr. Kanute Lobinski will officiate. Burial will be made in the parish cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gahan Funeral Home from Thursday evening until 5 p.m. Friday at which time it will be taken to the family home to lie in state until the hour of services.
The rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Gahan Funeral home and at 8 p.m. Friday at the family home.
Joseph F. Korus was born January 18, 1868, in Tarnov, Poland. He came to the United States at an early age. He has resided in Platte County for 72 years.
He was married to Miss Victoria Shemek in 1893 at Pilsno. He was engaged in farming until about 14 years ago. He was a member of the St. Michael's Catholic church and of the Sacred Heart and Holy Name societies, at Tarnov.
He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Mary Mostek of Columbus, Ven. Sr. M. Dativa of St. Anthony's school, Columbus, Mrs. Tom Obal of Columbus and Mrs. Dorothy Wielgus of Tarnov; four sons, Alois of Monroe, Joe of Columbus, Frank of Chicago, Ill., and Edmund of Tarnov; one brother, Adam of Creston; 23 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, who died in 1943; one daughter, Monica, who died in 1941; and one son, who died in infancy.
The Daily Telegram, June 24, 1949
KLUCK--Funeral Services - Funeral services for S/Sgt. Allan R. Kluck of Richland, B-24 gunner killed in action over Germany on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1944, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Federated church. Rev. Dewitt Stauffer of Schuyler, officiated and burial was made in Roselawn Memorial park. Pall bearers were Harry Rinder, jr., Russell Kluck, Arnold Kluck, Gilbert Loseke, Edward Ragatz and Laird Loomis. Military services, under auspices of the American Legion and the V.F.W. were held. The V.F.W. No. 3704 firing squad was composed of Eldon Mueller, Ralph Kopetsky, Walter Kopetsky, Harley Mueller, John Brynes and Frank Mlinar, with Keith Bryan as commander. The color bearer was James Walters; the color guards were Leo Boettcher and Robert Rabe. Legion bugler, Dick Brodfuehrer blew the refrain and Bob Tucek the echo. Grarveside military services were conducted by Legion Post Commander Carl E. Ewert with Francis Dischner, adjutant, assisting.
The Daily Telegram, June 27, 1949
KORUS--Korus Services - Funeral services for Joseph F. Korus, 81, who passed away last Tuesday at St. Mary's hospital, were held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Catholic church in Tarnov. Burial was made in the parish cemetery. The pallbearers were eight grandsons, Casmier Mostek, Virgil Buczenski, Ed Buczenski, Ed Mostek, Harry Korus, Richard Korus, Joseph Obal and Duane Korus. Rev. Fr. Kanute Lobinski of Tarnov, was celebrant and was assisted by Fr. John Francis of St. Anthony's Church of Columbus and by Fr. Protase Kuberek, O.F.M., of Cleveland, O. Out-of-town relatives and friends attending the services were Frank Korus and Frank Bonk of Chicago, Mrs. Joe Shemek of Fullerton, and numerous others from Osceola, Duncan, Columbus, Pilsno, Fullerton and Albion. The names of one sister, Mrs. Anna Startz of Norfolk, was omitted in the list of survivors, when the obituary was carried in the Telegram last week.
The Daily Telegram, July 15, 1949
KRINGS--Frank Krings Dies - Frank Krings, 78, Humphrey, passed away Wednesday morning at his home. Funeral services will be held at the St. Francis Catholic church in Humphrey at 9 a.m. Saturday.
The Columbus Daily Telegra, July 22, 1949
KUSEK--Mrs. Joseph Kusek Dies; Services On Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Kusek, 59, who passed away early this morning at St. Mary's hospital, will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Bonaventure's Catholic church, with Fr. Arno Hartman officiating. Burial will be made in the St. Bonaventure cemetery. The body will lie in state from 11 a.m Sunday until the hour of services at the Gass Funeral Home. The rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Gass Funeral Home.
Mary Cecilia Armatis was born December 2, 1889 in Poland. She came with her parents, Jacob and Antonio Boro Armatis, to the United States when she was about two years of age. She was raised to young womanhood in the Columbus vicinity and received her education in the Columbus public schools.
She was married to Joseph Kusek in January, 1910 and following their marriage they lived in the Nance and Greeley counties vicinities. About two years ago they moved to Columbus. She was a member of the St. Bonaventure church of Columbus.
She is survived by her father, Jacob Armatis of Columbus; her husband, Joseph, of Columbus; four daughters, Mrs. Martin (Rose) Messing of Omaha, Betty and Val of Columbus, and Angeline of Omaha; one son, Richard of Lincoln; two grandchildren, Rose Mary and Jimmy Messing of Omaha; five brothers, Charles of Omaha, Joe of Grand Island, John of Council BLuffs, Ia., Henry of New Orleans, and Jacob, who is located some place in the western states; and three sisters, Mrs. Ed (Josie) Kraemer of Cheyenne, Wyo., Mrs. Francis McCullough of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Frank (Kathryn) Madura of Tulia, Texas.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Loretta, her mother, and one sister, Mrs. Victoria Sampeck, of Cheyenne, Wyo.
The Daily Telegram, July 26, 1949
KUSEK--Funeral Services - Funeral services for Mrs. Joe Kusek, 59, who passed away at St. Mary's hospital early Friday morning were held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Bonaventure Catholic church. Fr. Arno Hartman, O.F.M., officiated. Burial was made in the St. Bonaventure cemetery and pallbearers were John Holys, Alois Savage, Paul Iwanski, Barney Micek, Joe Hoffman and John Storz.
The Daily Telegram, August 1, 1949
JEPSEN--Services For "Ted" Jepsen On Thursday
Funeral services for Theodore "Ted" Jepsen, 57, Platte Center, who died at 8:12 a.m. Sunday following a lingering illness, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the family home six miles northwest of Platte Center and at 2 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran church in Columbus. Rev. S.W. Holstein of Platte Center will officiate.
Burial will be made in Roselawn Memorial park. The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home from 10 a.m. Wednesday until 9 a.m. Thursday, at which time it will be taken to the family home to remain until the hour of services.
Born Near Cedar Bluffs
Theodore Jepsen, son of the late Hans and Christina Jepsen, was born March 19, 1892, on a farm near Cedar Bluffs where he resided until he was of school age, at which time he, with his parents, moved into Cedar Bluffs.
They later moved to a farm six miles northwest of Platte Center to live for a few years, but due to his mother's serious illness they left the farm and returned to Cedar Bluffs where his parents spent the remainder of their lives.
He was baptized into the Lutheran faith by Rev. August Leutherrsen at St. Mathew's Lutheran church near Cedar Bluffs, and on April 8, 1906, he was confirmed in the same church by Rev. F.W. Daberkaw.
During the year of 1900 he, with his parents, took a voyage to Europe, to visit relatives in the countires of Germany and Denmark.
Started Farming
He received his education at Cedar Bluffs grade school and high school. At the age of 21, he left his home to occupy the farm six miles northwest of Platte Center, which was then owned by his father, and had since resided there.
On february 23, 1916, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna H. Griepentrog at the Zion Lutheran church, four miles northwest of Platte Center by Rev. Otto Keyle. To this union were born four children, Harvey W., Orville T., Myrtle Ann and Evva Jane.
He was a faithful and devout member of the Lutheran church throughout his life, being a member of St. Mathew's Lutheran church at Cedar Bluffs when a young man and transferring that membership to the Evangelical Zion Lutheran church, Missouri synod, when moving to the Platte Center vicinity. He held the office ____ of the church for 22 years, being chairman for the past five years.
Many Public Offices
During his life he served many public offices, being treasurer of the school board of district 17 for 21 years. He spent several years on the board of directors for the Farmers Co-Op Oil company and for the Farmers Union Co-Op store. For 14 years he served as township clerk for Lost Creek township. He was affiliated with the A.A.A. for about 12 years, serving as chairman for several years.
During World War II he served as chairman of the agricultural war board. After resigning from the A.A.A. work he was appointed chairman of the OPA price ceiling panel of Platte county. He also helped to organize the Platte county agricultural farm. For many years he served as advising director of the F.S.A.
He was never strongly connected with either the democratic or the republican parties, due to the fact that for several years he was chairman of the non-partisan league of Platte County. He was a member of the Humphrey Dairy Breeders Association, serving as one of its directors.
Very Active
He was the charter chairman of the Farmers Union Local 1271 and for a number of years was a member of the Farmers Union Resolution committee of Platte County. He also handled many other jobs, such as selling U.S. War Bonds, food for Europe projects, etc. During his latter years he organized and became chairman of the Shell Creek Flood Control. He was active in all his work as long as his health permitted.
He is survived by his wife, Anna; two sons, Harvey W. and Orville T., both of Platte Center; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest G. (Myrtle Ann) Mueller of Monroe, and Evva Jane of Platte Center; one grandson, Teddy Lee Mueller (a namesake) of Monroe; one brother, William C. Jepsen of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; one sister, Mrs. Caroline Heuer of Yankton, S.D., and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, who died in 1911 and 1942 respectively; two brothers, Carl and Hans.
The Daily Telegram, August 2, 1949
JOHNSON--Baby Drowns In Stock Tank, Rites On Wednesday
Terry Lee Johnson, 19 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. DeLaine Johnson of Newman Grove was accidentally drowned about 6 p.m. Monday in a stock tank at the home of his parents, two and one half miles northwest of Newman Grove. He was an only child.
Funeral servcies will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Lutheran church in Newman Grove with Rev. Johansen officiating. Burial will be made in the Newman Grove cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. DeLaine Johnson, Mrs. Johnson is the former Geneva Kinzer; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Johnson of Newman Grove; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kinzer of Columbus, and several uncles and aunts.JANDRALL--Rites For Mrs. Mary Jandrall On Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jandrall, 92, Clarks, who died Sunday following a lingering illness, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Congregational church in Clarks with Rev. Earle Eaton, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the Clarks cemetery.
The body will lie in state Wednesday morning at the Fleming Funeral Chapel in Silver Creek.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edna Schmidt of Beatrice; three sons, John of Seaside, Ore., Edward of Bremerton, Wash., and Home of Clarks; one sister, Mrs. Sophie Blak and one brother, John Morgan, both of California.
The Daily Telegram, August 5, 1949
JEPSEN--Services For "Ted" Jepsen Held Thursday
Funeral services for Theodore, "Ted," Jepsen, 57, Platte Center, prominent farmer and agricultural leader, who passed away at his home six miles northwest of Platte Center Sunday, were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the family home and at 2 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran church of Columbus with Rev. S.W. Holstein, Platte Center, officiating.
Burial was made in the Roselawn Memorial Park with Ernest Lusche, Roy Selechnow, Carsten Petersen, Chris Petersen, Henry Hueschen and Ernest Loseke serving as active pall bearers. Honorary pall bearers were Walter Spilker, Clarence Goering, Devald Lundquist, Royce Fish, E.E. Grotelueschen, Gerhardt Freeze, William Stevensen, Frank Reed, George Fisher, Fred Pearson, E. Brown, H.F. Gleason, Siebert Engel, Henry Martensen, Arnold Marstensen, and Diederick Harms.
"Ted" began farming, on the farm where he passed away, at the age of 21, thirty-six years ago.
Many Public Offices
During his life he served many public offices, being treasurer of the District 17 school board for 21 years. He spent several years on the board of directors for the Farmers Elevator, for the Farmers Co-op Oil company and for the Farmers Union Co-op store. For 14 years he served as township clerk for the Lost Creek township. He was affiliated with the A.A.A. for about 12 years, serving as chairman for several years.
During World War II he served as chairman of the agricultural war board. After resigning from the A.A.A. work he was appointed chairman of the O.P.A. price ceiling panel of Platte County. He also helped organize the Platte county agricultural farm, of which he was director for a time. For many years he served as advising director of the F.S.A.
He was never strongly connected with either the democratic or the republican parties, due to the fact that for several years he was chairman of the non-partisan league of Platte County. He was a member of the Humphrey Dairy Breeders Association, serving as one of its directors.
He was charter chairman of the Farmers Union Local 1271 and for a number of years was a member of the Farmers Union Resolution committee of Platte County. He also handled many other jobs, such as selling U.S. War Bonds, Food for Europe projects, etc., very efficiently.
During his later years he organized and became chairman of the Shell Creek Flood Control. He was active in all his work as long as his health permitted.
Member Lutheran Church
"Ted" will be remembered by those of his faith as a faithful and devout Lutheran. He had been a member of the Lutheran church all his life, having joined the St. Mathew's Lutheran church at Cedar Bluffs when a young man and changing his membership to the Evangelical Zion Lutheran when moving to Platte Center. He served as church elder in the latter church for 32 year[s] and as chairman for the past five years.
He was married to Miss Anna H. Gripentrog on Feb. 23, 1919 at the Zion Lutheran church four miles northwest of Platte Center. To them were born four children Harvey W., Orville T., and Evva Jane, all of Platte Center and Mrs. Ernest Mueller of Monroe. Besides his wife and children he is survived by one grandson, Teddy Lee Mueller, (a namesake) of Monroe; one brother, William C. Jepsen of Niagrara Falls, N.Y.; and one sister, Mrs. Caroline Heuer of Yankton, S.D.
His parents and two brothers preceded him in death.
Out-of-town relatives and friends [picture of "Ted" Jepsen] attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. Sonke Thomsen, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lehner of Laurel; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Koch of Higmore, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Max Lemke, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Huscher, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jurgens, Mr. and Mrs. William Sweenie, Mrs. Hans Kisby, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Schlichting, and Mrs. Amelia Huscher, all of Cedar Bluffs; Mr. and Mrs. Broder Jacobsen and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hansen of Wisner; Mr. and Mrs. William Jepsen and Donald of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; Gus Gripentrog of Nicolet, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Heuer of Yankton, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gripentrog of Madison; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Webber of Kearney; Lorena Gripentrog of Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Gripentrog, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gripentrog and Mr. and Mrs. William Gripentrog and son of Madison; Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Larson of Newman Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Fry of Madison; Mr. and Mrs. Davald Lundquist of Grand Island; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Spilker of North Platte; George Fisher of Omaha; William Stevensen of Fontenelle; Fred Pearson, Army Engineer Corps, Omaha; and Frank Reed, from the State Office of Lincoln.
The Daily Telegram, August 16, 1949
KMIECIK--John Kmiecik Dies - John Kmiecik, 67, passed away at noon today at the Osceola hospital, following a stroke on Saturday evening. He was taken to the hospital on Sunday. The body will be at the Fleming Funeral Home in Silver Creek. Funeral arrangements will be carried at a later date.
The Daily Telegram, August 17, 1949
KMIECIK--Funeral Services For John Kmiecik On Saturday
Funeral services for John Kmiecik, 67, Silver Creek, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the St. Lawrence Catholic church in Silver Creek. The Rev. S.J. Zukowski, pastor, will officiate.
Burial will be made in the parish cemetery. The body will be taken from the Fleming Funeral Home to the family home at 5 p.m. Friday to remain there until the hour of services. The rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Friday.
He was born June 24, 1882, in Pilzno, Poland, the son of Mike and Mary Kmiecik. As a young man he came to America, later settling in Silver Creek.
On August 27, 1910 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Zelazny at the St. Lawrence Catholic church. Since then they farmed in Nance and Polk counties until 1934 at which time they moved to Silver Creek where they have since resided.
He is survived by his wife, Anna; three sons, Frnak and Johnny of Silver Creek, and Bennie of Omaha; two daughters, Mrs. John Jarecki and Mrs. Henry Koza of Silver Creek; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Charles of Fullerton and Mike of Genoa; and one sister, Mrs. Charles Cheloha of Greeley, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five children.
The Daily Telegram, September 19, 1949
JASPER--Funeral Services Held Saturday For Mrs. Mary Jasper
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jasper, 67, former resident of the St. Bernard community, who died last Monday, were held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the St. Bernard Catholic church. The Rev. Fr. Otto officiated. Burial was made in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were James Jasper, Don Weidner, Francis and Ralph Albracht, and Bernard and Ferd Dohmen. Honorary pallbearers were Stella Mae, Eurosia, Mary Ann and Helen Jasper and Lucille Maag.
Mrs. Jasper was born in the St. Bernard community on October 5, 1881, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stibley. On May 5, 1903 she was united in marriage to Joseph Jasper at the St. Bernard Catholic church.
Mr. and Mrs. Jasper made their home on a farm until 1938, when Mr. Jasper passed away. Following her husband's death she made her home with relatives until she was hospitalized at Norfolk several years ago.
She is survived by three sons, Joe, jr., of Platte Center, Leo and Tony of Wentachee, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Aloys Albracht of Meadow Grove and 16 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one son, Albert, who was killed in World War II.
Attending the funeral were Leo Jasper, Stella Mae and son, Donald, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Jasper, all of Wenatchee, Wash.; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jasper, jr., and family and Mr. and Mrs. Matt Dohmen of Platte Center; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Maag and daughter and Ann Jasper of Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. Aloys Albracht, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Albracht of Meadow Grove, Mr. and Mrs. August Weiss and family, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Jaxien and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Albracht of Madison; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bender, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Werner, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Dohmen of Lindsay; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dohmen, Bernard, and Florence of Leigh, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Weidner of Newman Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gasper of Lindsay, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Long of Norfolk and many others from Humphrey and the St. Bernard community.
The Daily Telegram, October 6, 1949
KRZYCKI--Funeral Services Saturday for Philip Krzycki
Funeral services for Philip Krzycki, 76, who died Wednesday evening at the home of his son, Clarence, following a heart attack, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Bonaventure Catholic church. Fr. Martin Wolter, O.F.M., assistant pastor, will officiate. Burial will be made in the parish cemetery. There will be full military services.
The body will lie in state at the Gahan Funeral Home from Friday morning until 4 p.m. Friday at which time it will be taken to the home of his son, Bernard, five miles east and three-fourths miles north of Columbus, to remain until the hour of services. The rosary will be prayed at 8:30 p.m. Friday at the home.
Philip Krzycki was born Nov. 18, 1873 in Posen, Germany the son of Peter and Mary Bansch Krzycki. He came to the United States with his parents at the age of eight and they settled in Platte county where he has since resided.
He was married to Victoria Klinek on Nov. 9, 1904 at St. Bonaventure's Catholic church in Columbus. He was a member of the St. Bonaventure church.
He was a Spanish-American War Veteran having enlisted in Company K, First Regiment of the Nebraska Infantry on May 9, 1898 at Lincoln, Neb. He held the rank of Private. He was a member of the second expeditionary forces, engaged in the capture of Manilla, and took part in various engagements in the Philippine Insurrection.
He is survived by two sons, Clarence and Bernard of Columbus, Rt. 2; one daughter, Mrs. Leo Gryva of Silver Creek; one adopted daughter, Mrs. Henry Czuba of Columbus Rt. 2; nine grandchildren; five brothers, Tony, Charles and John of Genoa and Paul and Frank of Columbus; and one sister, Mrs. Helen Borowiak of Genoa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one grandson; and several sisters who died in infancy.
The Daily Telegram, October 10, 1949
KOENIG--Funeral Services For Fritz Koenig Will Be Friday
Funeral services for Fritz Koenig, 65, who died suddenly at his home two miles north and one mile east of Lindsay Sunday, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the home and at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran church north of Lindsay. Rev. John H. Beckmann, of Albion, will officiate. Burial will be made in the parish cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Thursday and at the family home at 2:30 p.m. Thursday until the hour of services.
Fritz Koenig was born Sept. 10, 1884, in Koniz, Switzerland, the son of Niklaus and Marie Herren Koenig. He came to the United States in 1910. He lived in Lebanon, Kans., for four years at the end of which time he came to Nebraska where he had since resided.
He lived in Platte county for 35 years and in the Lindsay community 16 years. He received his education in Switzerland.
He was married to Miss Pauline Wartmanns on Febr. 27, 1914. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran church north of Lindsay.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Paul of Lindsay and Hans of Norfolk, Va.; and several relatives in Switzerland.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and one daughter, Frieda, who died in 1947.KRZYCKI--Services Held Saturday For Philip Krzycki
Funeral services for Philip Krzycki, 76, who died at the home of his son, Clarence, on Oct. 5, were held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the St. Bonaventure Catholic church with the Rev. Fr. Martin Wolter, O.F.M., officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Brock, James Haney, Mike Lassek, Henry Fritz, Judge Louis Lightner and August Wagner, all of Columbus; S.J. Kennedy and Jim Weldon of St. Edward; and Anton Kopek of Schuyler, all members of Camp No. 4 of the United Spanish American War Veterans.
Active pallbearers were nephews, Wencel and Charles Krzycki of Columbus, Stephen, Raymond and Edwin Krzycki, all of Genoa, and Ed Borowiak of Silver Creek.
Burial was made in the parish cemetery with August Wagner, commander of the Spanish American War Veterans, in charge of the graveside services. The firing squad was furnished by V.F.W. Post No. 3704 and was in charge of Walter Kopetzky. Members of the firing squad were Jack Byrnes, Ray Van Ackeren, Frank Mlinar, Harvey Miller and Jim Walters. Medrick Odgaard and Ray Jaworski were the color bearers. Dick Brodfuehrer and Bob Quick were the buglers.
Relatives attending from a distance were Mrs. Helen Borowiak and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Krzycki and family, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Krzycki and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krzycki, all of Genoa; Mrs. Frank Pianowski of Mishawaka, Ind., Mrs. Ted Stolinski of Omaha; and numerous other relatives and friends attended from Loup City, Grand Island, Omaha, Howells, Dode [sic], Genoa, Clarks, Silver Creek, Humphrey, Schuyler, Bellwood and Duncan.
The Daily Telegram, October 13, 1949
JACKSON--Mr. Jackson Dies - Gay F. Jackson died this morning in Omaha. He was a former Columbus resident. The body will arrive at the McKown Funeral Home this evening. Funeral arrangements and obituary will be carried in a later edition of the Telegram.
The Daily Telegram, October 14, 1949
JOHNSON--Funeral Services Held Saturday For Carl Johnson
Funeral services for Carl A. Johnson, 84, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Stephen S. Case, here on Wednesday, Oct. 5, were held Saturday at the Kohler mortuary, Sutton, with the Rev. John P. Brooks, Methodist pastor, officiating. Burial was made in the Sutton cemetery.
Carl Adolph Johnson was born in Sweden on Sept. 7, 1865, the son of Charles and Anna Louise Johnson. He was the eldest in a family of seven children.
He came to the United States with his parents in 1873 at the age of seven. He first lived in Henry county, Ill., and then settled in Sutton, in 1875. He had been living here for the past year and a half.
Mr. Johnson spent most of his life in the Sutton area. In June, 1907, he married Julia Jacobson.
He is survived by his wife, Julia; two daughters, Mrs. Stephen Case of Columbus and Mrs. Robert E. Griess of Fairbury; and four grandchildren, Jacqueline Anne Case of Lincoln and Gwenievere, Barbara and Stephen Case of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and six brothers and sisters. His twin sister died in 1935 and a brother Fred passed away 18 days ago.JACKSON--Guy F. Jackson Dies in Omaha; Services Here
Guy F. Jackson, 62, former Columbus resident and retired postman, died at an Omaha hospital Thursday morning following a lingering illness. He has resided in Omaha for several years. Funeral services are pending.
The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral Home from 1 p.m. Saturday until the hour of services. The services will be held at the McKown chapel with the Rev. Franklin E. Wales officiating. Burial will be made in the Columbus cemetery.
Guy F. Jackson was born March 1, 1887, at Bartlett, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jackson. He moved to Creston with his parents at an early age. He received his education in Creston. He moved to Columbus in 1909 where he carried mail. While here he did architectural work for Frankfort and Wurdeman. He did architectural work for about 15 years.
He moved to Lincoln in 1914 and in April 1915 he married Miss Anne Schilz. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. As a hobby he collected coins.
He is survived by his wife, Anne; one daughter, Mrs. C.R. VanAnken of Baltimore; three sons, Robert F. Jackson of Lansing, Mich., Charles E. Jackson of Omaha and Herbert P. Jackson of Beaverton, Ore.; and one brother.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
The Daily Telegram, October 15, 1949
JACKSON--Funeral Services - Funeral services for Gay F. Jackson, 62, Omaha, former Columbus resident, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the McKown Funeral Home with the Rev. Franklin E. Wales officiating. The body will lie in state from 1 p.m. today until the hour of services at the McKown Funeral Home. Burial will be made in the Columbus cemetery.
The Daily Telegram, October 17?, 1949
JACKSON--Funeral Services - Funeral services for Gay F. Jackson, 62, Omaha, former Columbus resident, was held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the McKown Funeral Home. The Rev. Franklin E. Wales, Federated church pastor, officiated. Burial was made in the Columbus cemetery. Pallbearers were D.C. Gammel, Ed Messing, John Speicher, Walt Giger, Nels Nelson and Leo Schilz. Out-of-town relatives attending were Mrs. G.F. Jackson and Charles Jackson of Omaha, Mrs. C.R. Van Auken and daughter of Baltimore, Md., Robert F. Jackson and Jim Dougherty of Lansing, Mich. Friends from Omaha and Creston also attended.
The Daily Telegram, October 24, 1949
KELLER--Richard Keller Dies - Word has been received here by relatives of the death of Richard M. Keller, 55, who died at 4 p.m. Oct. 9 of a cerebral hemorrhage as a result of an auto accident near New Pine Creek, Ore., that afternoon. Funeral services were held Oct. 12 at the Baptist church at New Pine Creek. He is survived by his wife, the former Edna Faye Green of New Pine Creek; one daughter, Billie Berniece of San Francisco; his mother, Mrs. Sarah Keller of Lake View, Ore., two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Green of Lake View, Ore., and Mrs. Pharesa Jennings of Glendale, Calif.; two cousins Mrs. Henry Smith and Henry Keller of Columbus and other relatives in Schuyler. One daughter, Betty Barbara, died in 1941. Mr. Keller was a veteran of World War I.KOBUS--Thomas Kobus Dies; Services On Wednesday
Funeral services for Thomas P. Kobus, 56, who died Sunday at his home following a lingering illness, will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony's Catholic church.
Solemn High Mass will be celebrated with the Rev. Fr. Humbert Korgie, O.F.M., cousin of the deceased, as celebrant, the Rev. Fr. John Schniegenberg, O.F.M., as deacon, the Rev. Fr. Chester Cymanski, O.F.M., sub-deacon and the Rev. Fr. Timothy Healy, O.F.M., master of ceremonies.
The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral Home from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and from 4 p.m. until the hour of services at the family home. The rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the family home. Military services will be held.
Thomas P. Kobus was born Aug. 22, 1893 in Columbus, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kobus. He worked for a time at the Mercantile Stores, the Hans Greiner Store and the John R. Luschen store and in 1920 went into partnership with the late Joseph F. Korgie in the Ideal Grocery. He sold his interest in the store to Mr. Korgie in 1940. He was a veteran of World War I, having served in the signal corps.
He was married July 9, 1919, to Miss Mary Ann Wielgus. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic church and the Eagles Lodge.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Joseph and Leonard of Columbus; one daughter, Mrs. Michael Podraza, jr., of Columbus; one grandchild, Cheryl Ann Kobus of Columbus; two brothers, Peter and Frank Kobus, both of Columbus; and three sisters, Mrs. Joe Wielgus of Columbus, Mrs. Helen Williams and Mrs. Francis Dumas, both of Alexandria, Va.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John; and two children, who died in infancy.
The Daily Telegram, October 27, 1949
KOBUS--Funeral Services - Funeral services for Thomas P. Kobus, 56, who passed away Sunday at his home, were held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Anthony Catholic church. The Rev. Humbert Korgie, O.F.M., cousin of the deceased, was celebrant of the Solemn Requiem High Mass. The Rev. John F. Schniegenberg, O.F.M., pastor of St. Anthony's was the deacon; the Rev. Chester Cymanski, O.F.M., assistant pastor of St. Anthony's was the sub-deacon; the Rev. Timothy Healey, O.F.M., assistant pastor at St. Bonaventure was the master of ceremonies. The Fraternal Order of Eagles attended the funeral in a body. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars held the graveside services. The firing squad was under the command of Walter Kopetzky and was composed of Ralph Kopetzky, James Walters, Eldon Mueller and Dennis Placek. Color guards were Bob Brock, Albert Asplin and Leonard Speicher. Pallbearers were Steve Schefcick, Ted Cielocha, Herman Keefer, Henry Marsolek and Mike Mimick. Out-of-town relatives and friends attending were Mrs. Adam Wielgus of North Bend; Mrs. Martin Zoucha of Cedar Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. O.F. Peters of Harbine; the Rev. Korgie of Sioux City, Ia., and many others from Tarnov and Duncan.
The Daily Telegram, December 17, 1949
KOSIBA--Frank Kosiba Dies in Omaha; Rites Monday
Frank Kosiba, retired mail carrier of Duncan, died early Friday morning at St. Catherine's hospital in Omaha. He was 65.
Although he had been bedfast since last July he was not taken seriously ill until this last Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic church at Duncan, with the Rev. Fr. George Mikulski officiating. Burial will be made in the St. Stanislaus cemetery.
The body will lie in state after 11 a.m. Sunday at the Gass funeral home, and at the home at Duncan from 4 p.m. Sunday till the hour of the services. Friends will pray the rosary Sunday evening at the Kosiba home.
Mr. Kosiba was born Nov. 1, 1884 and spent all his life in and around Duncan. He was married Nov. 20, 1907 to Miss Mary Koziol at St. Mary's Catholic church at Pilsno. Mrs. Kosiba preceded him in death on Aug. 12, 1946.
Mr. Kosiba had been retired for the past 15 years, after having served as a mail carrier for about 30 years.
Surviving him are his daughter, Mrs. John Swendroski of Omaha, and his sons, Clemens of Omaha, Steve and Tom at home. He has four grandchildren. Besides his wife, Mr. Kosiba was preceded in death by one son, Aloysius about 14 years ago.
The Daily Telegram, December 20, 1949
KOSIBA--Services Held - Funeral services for Frank Kosiba, 65, of Duncan who died Dec. 16 were held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic church at Duncan. The Rev. Fr. George Mikulski officiated, and burial was made in the St. Stanislaus cemetery. Pallbearers were Louis Tryba, John Bandur, John Swerczek, Joseph Ziemba, Joseph Olsufka and Barney Roebuck.