The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 12, 1953
JOHNSON--W. W. Johnson, Retired Phone Executive Dies
William W. Johnson, 68, retired Nebraska Continental Telephone Company executive, died today at Kearney.
Johnson, former Columbus resident, spent a half century in the telephone field. He was with the Nebraska Continental from 1916 to his retirement in 1949, and had previously served with other telephone companies since 1899.
He was recognized as one of the leaders in his field in the state, and for five years was president of the Nebraska State Telephone Association.
Started In Kansas
He began his career before the turn of the century at Emporia, Kan., as groundman on a construction crew. He spent several years at various points in Kansas, advancing to construction foreman, and was in charge of construction of telephone systems and lines in that state, as well as some of the first long-distance lines.
Johnson moved on to Des Moines, Ia., in 1905, with Northwestern Bell, and came to Nebraska in [1]908 to work for a company which later became part of the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph.
As a construction superintendent, his first assignment in Nebraska was reconstruction of the system at Beatrice. He went to Kearney in 1910 and headed reconstruction of the system there, which then belonged to Lincoln T & T but was taken over by Northwestern Bell.
Joined Continental
In 1912, still with Northwestern Bell, he went to Kearney to consolidate the two systems operating there. This accomplished by 1916, at which time it became a part of the Nebraska Continental Telephone Company, and Johnson was given the post of manager in that city.
He stayed in that capacity at Kearney until 1943, when he came to Columbus to serve as general manager of the entire Nebraska Continental system. In his last year before retirement, he served as general commercial superintendent.
He is survived by his wife and one daughter. No definite word on funeral arrangements has been received.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 27, 1953
BORCHERS--Rev. Borchers Dies; Funeral Services on Tuesday
The Rev. John Borchers, 64, retired Baptist minister, died about 5:30 p.m. Friday at his home, 1951 Twenty-second avenue, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Gass Funeral chapel. The Rev. Paul Hunsicker, pastor of the Shell Creek Baptist church, will officiate at the service and burial will be made in the Shell Creek Baptist cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel at 11 a.m. Monday.
Born at Definace, Ia., on Nov. 26, 1888, the Rev. Mr. Borchers was the son of the late George and Talena Hulsebus Borchers.
He studied for the ministry of Rochester, N.Y., and was ordained a minister in 1928. He served churches at Gotebo, Okla., Ellinwood, Kans., and Chancellor, S.D., before coming to Platte county as pastor of the Shell Creek Baptist church in 1942.
He married Josephine Krause in February, 1915 at the Shell Creek Baptist church, and to this union was born one son, Kenneth, who now resides in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Other survivors are one sister, Mrs. Mary Hook of Columbus, and one granddaughter.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 20, 1953
JOHNSON--Dies of Heart Attack - Merrill Johnson, 41, associated in the West Chicago store of Genoa, died of a heart attack about 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 21, 1953
JOHNSON--Johnson Funeral - Funeral services for Merrill B. Johnson, 41, Genoa, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Methodist church in Genoa. Burial will be in the West Hill Baptist cemetery. Mr. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Johnson of the West Chicago store, died of a heart attack late Thursday afternoon.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 23, 1953
KNOPIK--Funeral Services - Funeral services for Frank Charles Knopik, 66, Fullerton, will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Catholic church at Fullerton. Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Knopik farm. Mr. Knopik died Sunday at St. Francis hospital in Grand Island.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 26, 1953
LUCKEY--Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Franke Luckey, 77, of El Cerrito, Calif., formerly of Columbus, where held at 2:30 p.m. today at the Ryan Funeral Home at Richmond, Calif. Burial was made in the Sunset View cemetery at El Cerrito.
Mrs. Luckey, whose husband, Henry, is a former member of the House of Representatives, died Tuesday evening at El Cerrito.
She was born in Halle, Germany, and when a little girl came with her parents to O'Neill, Neb.
She attended school in Columbus, and was married here Oct. 7, 1893, to Henry C. Luckey. They resided on a farm north of Columbus until 1900, when they moved to Lincoln.
Mrs. Luckey was very active in Grace Lutheran church affairs in Lincoln, and was a member of the YWCA board.
Mr. Luckey was elected to Congress in 1934, and served for two terms.
In 1946, the couple moved to the coast to be near their two daughters. Before leaving Lincoln, they arranged to transfer a stock farm east of Lincoln to the Tabitha Home, a Lutheran children's home.
Mrs. Luckey is survived by her husband, who has been in ill health since suffering a stroke Jan. 13; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Kaho Dailey of El Cerrito and Mrs. Anna Paul of Berkeley; a sister, Mrs. Anna Voos of Norman, Okla., six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.LUSCHEN--John Luschen Dies; Last Rites Sunday - Prominent Columbus Businessman Had Suffered Stroke
John R. Luschen, 79, prominent Columbus businessman, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday at his home. Mr. Luschen suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Sunday, and did not regain consciousness.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Federated church, with the Rev. Franklin E. Wales, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the Columbus cemetery, with Masonic graveside services.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home from 11 a.m. Saturday until the hour of the service.
Oldest Grocery Business
Mr. Luschen was the founder of this city's oldest established grovery, which he entered 40 years ago.
The grocery, when purchased by Mr. Luschen from Johannes Bros., was located at 2401 Thirteenth street, but was moved a few years later to 2613 Thirteenth street, where it was in operation for 25 years. On May 24, 1946, the business returned to its original location.
Associated with Mr. Luschen in the firm were his son, Norris, a daughter, Alyce, and a son-in-law, Elden Mueller.
Born in Colfax County
Mr. Luschen, a lifelong resident of this area, was born Nov. 8, 1873, in Colfax county, the son of John Henry and Anna Borchers Lutjeluschen. He was raised in the Shell Creek community, and attended the school near the old Becker and Welch mill in Shell Creek township.
He farmed until 1900, then came to Columbus and engaged in the livestock business until 1908. He returned to farming until 1913, when he entered the grocery business here.
On March 12, 1907, he was married to Martha Katherine Zollars. To this union were born five children, two of whom, Katherine Lucile and Lillian W., preceded him in death.
Active in Politics
Mr. Luschen was active in Republican party circles in Colfax and Platte counties, and on the state level; serving as a delegate to state conventions on a number of occasions up until the past few years.
In 1912, Mr. Luschen was in attendance at the national GOP convention in Chicago and witnessed the famous party split which produced the short-lived "Bull Moose" party.
Very Active
He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Knights Templar, Masonic Lodge, Platte County Pioneers Association, and Sons of Hermann Lodge. In his younger days, he was active in several other organizations.
Mr. Luschen was a member of the Federated church.
He is survived by his wife; one son, Norris, Columbus; two daughters, Alyce and Mrs. Elden (Mary) Mueller, Columbus; one sister, Mrs. William Voss of Columbus; one brother, Louis Lutjeluschen, Columbus; and four grandchildren, Mary Alyce, Janice Rae, Janet Kay and Patricia Ann Luschen, all of Columbus.
Mr. Luschen was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Katherine and Lillian; three brothers, Fred, George and Henry; and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Leffers and Mrs. Frank Adams.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 28, 1953
KOCI--Little Girl Is Killed In Car Accident - Injuries Prove Fatal To 3 Year Old Therese Koci
Therese Regina Koci, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Koci, died at 10:45 p.m. Friday at St. Mary's hospital of injuries sustained in an accident earlier in the evening.
The mishap occurred about 6:30 at Sixth street and Twenty-fourth avenue, and involved cars driven by Mrs. Koci and Fred W. Raymond. Mrs. Koci was going east and Mr. Raymond was proceeding north, and the two autos collided at the intersection.
Mrs. Koci and three other children in the car were shaken up, but escaped any major hurt. The first aid unit of the fire department was called to remove the injured to the hospital.
Both cars were considerably damaged in the collision. Mr. Raymond was not injured.
Therese Regina, daughter of John and Melba Mares Koci, was born Oct. 30, 1949 at St. Mary's hospital. She was baptized at St. Bonaventure Catholic church.
Besides her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Melba Mary, 9, Patricia Anne, 8, and a brother, John Francis, one year and three months.
Funeral services will be held at 8 a.m. Monday at St. Bonaventure church, followed by burial in the parish cemetery. The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral chapel from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, after which it will lie in state at the family home.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 3, 1953
KOCI--Koci Rites - Funeral services for Therese Regina Koci, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Koci, were held at 8 a.m. Monday at St. Bonaventure Catholic church. The Rev. Fr. Joseph Hagen officiated at the Mass of the Angels, and burial was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were: Topper Johnson, Gary Soulliere, Larry Minette, William McAuliff, Patrick Keating and Jerry Michaelsen. Out-of-town relatives and friends in attendance were from Omaha, Fremont, Schuyler, Rogers, Bellwood, Lincoln and Richland.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 16, 1953
JELDEN--George Jelden Dies; Services On Wednesday
George Jelden, 67, Newman Grove farmer, died about 2 p.m. Sunday at his home after an illness of three months.
Funeral services will be held here at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gass Funeral chapel, followed by burial in Roselawn Memorial park. The Rev. A.H. Guettler, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran church, will officiate. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 a.m. Tuesday until the time of the service.
A native of Germany, Mr. Jelden was born Feb. 9, 1886, the son of B. Jelden and Gesina Duis Jelden. He immigrated to the United States in 1909 and had lived in Platte county since that time.
His marriage to Anna Moller took place Dec. 19, 1913 at St. John's Lutheran church, north of Columbus.
Survivors are his widow; six children, Mrs. Paul Fey of Milwaukee, Hugo of Ames, Mrs. Coit Everson of Tacoma, Wash., Mrs. Clifford Kruse of Junction City, Kans., Mrs. Clarence Walldeen of Lindsay, and LaVerne Jelden of Newman Grove; and six grandchildren. One son and a daughter died in infancy.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 19, 1953
JELDEN--Jelden Rites - Funeral rites for George Jelden, 67, Newman Grove, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Gass Funeral chapel, followed by burial in Roselawn Memorial park. The Rev. A.H. Guettler, pastor of the Immanuel Lutheran church, officiated. Pallbears [sic] were Herman Becher, Edward Connelly, Edward Olson, Vern Vance, Emil Hansen and Albert Fedkind.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 20, 1953
KOSCH--Mr. Kosch Dies - Alois A. Kosch, 74, Humphrey, died Thursday. Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at his home, and funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 23, 1953
JOHNSON--Mrs. Johnson of Wayne Dies Here; Rites Thursday
Mrs. Jennie T. Johnson, 79, Wayne, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the Lutheran hospital where she had been a patient since Feb. 1. She had been in Columbus this winter visiting her daughter, Mrs. Kermit Florine, and her sons, Buford and Clarence Johnson.
The body has been removed from the Gass Funeral home to the Beckenhauer mortuary at Wayne. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at St. Paul's Lutheran church, Wayne, followed by burial in the Greenwood cemetery there.
Mrs. Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jens Larsen, was born April 11, 1873 at Pentwater, Mich. Her family moved to Wayne when she was two years old, and she lived at Wayne since that time.
Her husband, Charles Johnson, preceded her in death July 3, 1939.
Surviving Mrs. Johnson are nine children, Mrs. Kermit Florine, Buford and Clarence Johnson of Columbus; Albert, Glenn and Clem Johnson of Fort Collins, Colo.; Clifford Johnson of Wayne.
Other survivors include: one brother, Frank Larsen of Wayne; three sisters, Mrs. J.K. Johnson of San Gabriel, Calif., Mrs. Dora Childs of Belden and Mrs. Ida Robinson of Wayne; 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Nora Porter, precedded her in death.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 13, 1953
KUTA--Dies At Home - John W. Kuta, 63, Rt. 3, died at his home this morning. The body is at the Gahan Funeral home and arrangements will be announced later.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 14, 1953
KUTA--Final Rites For John W. Kuta On Thursday
Funeral services for John W. Kuta, 63, Columbus, will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Bonaventure Catholic church followed by burial in the parish cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gahan Funeral home from noon Wednesday until the hour of the services. Rosary will be prayed there at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
John William Kuta, son of John M. and Kathryn Podraza Kuta, was born at Platte Center on March 13, 1890.
During World War I he served in France with the medical corps, and after his discharge he farmed near Oconee until 1938 when he began working for the Union Pacific Railroad. He was employed by the railroad until 1943, and since that time he farmed five and one-half miles west of Columbus.
He was a member of St. Bonaventure church and had been a member of the American Legion.
Survivors are three brothers, Frank J. and Charles G. of Columbus and Andrew of Stockham; one sister, Mrs. Mary Koudela of Cleveland, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. His parents and one brother, Joe, preceded him in death.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 15, 1953
KNOPIK--Dies At Ord - Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Anna Knopik, wife of Joe Knopik of Ord. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Catholic church in Ord. She was a sister of A.L. Kusek of Columbus.KUTA--Military Rites - Full military graveside rites for John W. Kuta will be conducted by Hartman Post 84, American Legion. Mr. Kuta, a World War I veteran, will be buried in St. Bonaventure parish cemetery following funeral services at St. Bonaventure church at 9 a.m. Thursday.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 16, 1953
KOCI--Dies at Hospital - James Koci, 80 Schuyler, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's hospital.KUTA--Kuta Services - Funeral services for John W. Kuta, 63, were held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Bonaventure church with the Rev. Fr. Joseph Hagen officiating. Burial was made in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were eight nephews--Louis, Lonnie, Edward, Marvin L., Raymond J., Frank, jr., Charles P. and Alfred M. Kuta. Mr. Kuta was a veteran of World War I, and military graveside services were conducted by Ben. B. McNair, with Richard Toof assisting. C.J. Bates was sergeant of the firing squad, which composed Erwin Maas, Fred Biggs, Ray Van Ackeren and Willis Krumland. Millard Thompson and Art Jaworski were color bearers, and Dav__ Miller and John Brentzel, buglers.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 17, 1953
KERSENBROCK--F. J. Kersenbrock Dies At Ogallala, Was Mayor Here
Mrs. Herman Kersenbrock received word of the death today of Frank J. Kersenbrock, sr., 75, of Ogallala, former Columbus mayor.
Mr. Kersenbrock was bron [sic] in Columbus and resided here until about 15 years ago, when he moved to Kearney.
Later he moved to Ogallala, and bought a drugstore there. Since that time he had established two drugstores there, and these are managed by his two sons, Frank, jr., and Herman.
Mr. Kersenbrock was mayor of Columbus in 1917-18, after having previously served on the city council.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Ogallala.KUK--Mrs. Frank Kuk Dies; Services Set Monday
Mrs. Frank L. Kuk, 57, died about 1 a.m. today at St. Mary's hospital following an illness of three months. She had been hospitalized the past two weeks.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Methodist church with the Rev. A.L. Embree, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Columbus cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral home from 11 a.m. Sunday until the hour of the service.
Mrs. Kuk, the former Martha Dilley, was born Jan. 17, 1896 at Pattonsburg, Mo., the daughter of William and Laura Blankenship Dilley. She received her education in Missouri and at Oconee after the family moved to Platte county.
Her marriage to Thomas C. Adams took place Jan. 17, 1918 in Columbus and to this union were born eight children, all of whom survive. Mr. Adams died Sept. 5, 1939.
On June 5, 1948 she married Frank L. Kuk in Columbus and he survives her.
Other survivors are: six daughters, Mrs. Carl (Ethel) Kubicek, Mrs. Don (Joan) Parr, Mrs. William (Beverly) Kelsey and Patricia Adams of Columbus, Mrs. Armin (Pearl) Luschei of Central City, Mrs. R.I (Mary Lou) Pennell of Hyattsville, Md.; two sons, William E. Adams of Fullerton and Donald Adams of Columbus; three brothers, Charles Dilley of Poenix [sic], Arix. [sic]., Leslie of Columbus; Goldie of Council Bluffs; seven sisters, Mrs. C.R. Beckwith of Nampa, Ida., Mrs. John Dilley of Phoenix, Arix. [sic], Mrs. Roy Sheldon of Millard, Mrs. Bill Bahr of Osceola, Mrs. Vernon Howells, California, Mildred and Charlotte Dilley of Denver; and 12 grandchildren.
Mrs. Kuk was preceded in death by her parents, twin sister, Mrs. Ernest Funkhouser of Shelby, and one brother, Wallace Dilley of Columbus.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 18 1953
JOHNSON--Carl Johnson, Former Resident Of Columbus Dies
Word has been received of the death of Carl Johnson, 75, of seattle, formerly of Columbus. Mr. Johnson died at his home after an illness of only one day, and burial was made at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mr. Johnson grew up in Columbus and was educated here. His father, O. Johnson, was for many years agent for the Pacific Express Company in Columbus.
Mr. Johnson was married here to Miss Jean Wilson, who preceded him in death, and their daughter, Jeanette, was born in Columbus.
He was retired assistanct chief dispatcher for the Great Northern Railroad, and was a member of the American Train Dispatchers Association.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 21, 1953
KUENZLI--Dies At Home - Miss Emma Mary Kuenzli, 80, died this morning at her home, 974 Twenty-fifth avenue. The body is at the Gass Funeral home and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 22, 1953
KUENZLI--Last Rites For Emma Kuenzli On Thursday
Funeral services for Miss Emma Kuenzli, 80, who died Tuesday morning at her home in Columbus, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the Gass Funeral chapel.
The Rev. R.M. Jensen, pastor of the Evangelical and Reformed church will officiate and burial will be in the Columbus cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of the service.
Emma Mary Kuenzli, daughter of Franc and Marie Segeser Kuenzli, was born in Switzerland on May 28, 1872. She was brought to America when she was about seven years old, and has lived in this community since that time. Her death followed an illness of about two weeks.
Surviving are three sisters, Rose Mary of Columbus, Mrs. Sophie Schaad of Geneva, Switzerland, and Mrs. Louise Hagel of Laramie, Wyo, and two brothers, Fred and Frank Kuenzli of Polk county. Her parents and one sister, Lena preceded her in death.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 23, 1953
KUK--Kuk Service - Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Kuk, 57, were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church with the Rev. A.L. Embree, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Columbus cemetery. Active pallbearers were: Merle Larson, Jerry Meyer, Bud Mills, Jim Prokupek, Paul Wurdeman and George Nekl. Acting as honorary pallbearers were George Chollar, Bud Mueller and Leo Kinzer.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, April 24, 1953
KUENZLI--Kuenzli Rites - Funeral services for Miss Emma Mary Kuenzli, 80, who died Tuesday at her home, were held Thursday afternoon from the Gass Funeral chapel with burial in the Columbus cemetery. The Rev. R.M. Jensen of the Evangelical and Reformed church officiated. Pallbearers were Louis Bordy, Eddie Micek, Herman Mueller, Elmer Miessler, Leo Wozny and Frank Valasek.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 4, 1953
LUCID--Mike Lucid, 75 Dies; Funeral Services Tuesday
Mike Lucid, 75, lifetime resident of Platte county, died Saturday at St. Mary's hospital after an illness of two weeks.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony's Catholic church with the Rev. Fr. John Schniegenberg officiating. The body will lie in state at the Gahan Funeral home until the hour of the services, and rosary will be prayed there at 8:30 p.m. today.
Mr. Lucid was born at Platte Center on Feb. 25?, 1878, the son of John and Bridge O'Neill Lucid. He was educated in the Catholic school at Platte Center, and did general farm work in Platte and Boone counties.
He was a member of St. Anthony's church, Columbus.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Julia De Wolff of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Janet Davlin of California, and several nieces and nephews. His parents, five sisters and four brothers preceded him in death.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 6, 1953
KAREL--Dies Here - Anton Karel, 88, Clarkson, died at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's hospital.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, June 1, 1953
WOODS--George Z. (Zim) Woods, 66, died suddenly Saturday afternoon at his home, 2119 Ninth street.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the McKown Funeral chapel with burial in Roselawn Memorial park. The Rev. C.R. Goldenstein will officiate. The body will lie in state at the McKown chapel until the time of the service.
George Zimri Woods, son of Jacob D. and Mary Elizabeth Poole Woods, was born at Schuyler on Oct. 25, 1886, and received his education at Rogers.
Mr. Woods was employed by the Nash-Finch company in Columbus.
His first wife died about six years ago and on April 2, 1948 he married Amy Herrguth at Bloomfield.
He was a member of the Methodist church.
Survivors are his wife; son, W.G. Woods of Alameda, Calif.; three brothers, S.E. Woods of Bloomington, Calif., L.B. Woods of Ord and J.J. Woods of Clearmont, Mo.; sister, Mrs. F.W. Borin of Bloomfield; and three grandchildren. His parents and one brother, J.L. Woods of Wadsworth, Kans., preceded him in death.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, June 3, 1953
KUK--Kuk Services - Funeral services for Frank L. Kuk, 65, Columbus, who was killed in an accident Sunday near Columbus, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Methodist church. The body is lying in state at the McKown Funeral Home until the hour of the service. The bodies of the other three victims of the accident have been taken to Omaha for cremation, after which the ashes will be sent to their home communities ___________.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 11, 1953 (?)
KRUGER--Dr. F.K. Kruger Died In Indiana
Dr. Frederick K. Kruger, 65, professor of sociology at Valparaiso University, well-known to long-time residents of Columbus, died of a heart attack in his home in Valparaiso, Ind., June 26. Word of his death has been received by Dr. and Mrs. W.R. Neumarker from Mrs. Kruger, the former Gertrude Margaret Jaeggi, whose girlhood home was in Columbus.
Dr. Kruger was born in Germany June 27, 1887. After attending the University of Berlin he came to the United States in 1907, and in 1908 received a master of arts degree in sociology and political science from the University of Nebraska. Later he did graduate work at Columbia University and in Germany. At the University of Tuebingen, Germany, he received his doctor's degree in economics and public law.
He was a professor in the University of California, 1912-15; Midland College, Fremont, 1915-16; University of Omaha, 1919-23; Wittenberg College, Springfield, O., 1923-45; Valparaiso University, from 1945 until his death. He authored several literary works and contributed articles to Encyclopedia Americana.
The marriage, in 1913, of Dr. Kruger and Miss Jaeggi, whose father, Leopold Jaeggi, was publisher of the German language newspaper "The Biene" here, was the culmination of a romance which began aboard ship when she and her mother were returning from a European tour and Dr. Kruger was returning to his country from a trip to his native Germany.
Mrs. Kruger, their son, Gerhard J. Kruger of Washington, D.C., and daughter, Mrs. Elmer Suhr of Rochester, N.Y., survive him. He also leaves two sisters in Germany.
Funeral services were held in Trinity Lutheran church in Valparaiso June 29, followed by burial in Graceland cemetery there.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 20, 1953
KISSELL--Kissell Rites Set Wednesday At Des Moines
Mrs. Donald Kissell, 24, the former Merna Kinzer of Columbus, died of a heart attack at 6 p.m. Saturday at Des Moines, Ia. Mrs. Kissell had given birth to a boy, Rickey Lee, on July 14.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Evan Lillys Funeral home in Des Moines, followed by burial there. The Rev. V.H. Mesenbring, pastor of the Calvary Lutheran church for the deaf, will officiate.
Mrs. Kissell was one of 16 children of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kinzer of Columbus.
She is survived by her husband and infant son in Des Moines; her parents, and her 15 brothers and sisters, Beloit, Virginia, Beverly, Donald, Sharon, Judy, Mrs. Mary Ellen Johnson, Mrs. Della Thoms, Mrs. Geneva Johnson and Mrs. Ardith Hemmer, all of Columbus, Charles of Duncan, Ralph of Greeley, Colo., Mrs. Barbara Schroeder of Buena Park, Calif., Hartzel of Algonac, Mich., and Mrs. Lula Hopkins of Alexandria, Va.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kinzer had gone to Des Moines to see Mrs. Kissell but arrived there 10 minutes after she died.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 22, 1953
BOESIGER--Mrs. Boesiger Dies; Service on Friday
Mrs. Fred Boesiger, sr., 81, Route 3, Columbus, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Lutheran hospital after a week's illness. She had been in failing health the past two years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Evangelical and Reformed church with the Rev. R. M. Jensen, pastor officiating. Burial will be in the Columbus cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass funeral chapel from 11 a.m. Thursday until 9 a.m. Friday, then at the family home until 12:30 p.m. Friday, and at the church from 1 to 2 p.m.
The requests that, rather than flowers, memorials be made in the form of contributions to the Evangelical and Reformed church building fund.
Mrs. Boesiger, the former Wilhelmina Egger, was born in Switzerland on February 9, 1872. Her parents were Johann and Eliza Sagerzer Egger.
She came to the United States at the age of 19 and on December 5, 1899, she married Fred Boesiger in Columbus. They have lived in Polk and Platte counties since their marriage.
Mrs. Boesiger was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed church and the ladies aide.
Survivors are her husband; son, Louis of Columbus; daughter, Mrs. B. T. Weber of Columbus; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother, Moritz Egger; sisters, Mrs. Freida Schwaller, of Wisconsin, and Mrs. Lena Mueller, of Columbus, and another brother and sister in Switzerland.
She was preceded in death by one son, Fred jr. and two daughters, Lena and Hulda.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, July 25, 1953
BOESIGER--Boesiger Rites - Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Boesiger, 81, who died Tuesday at Lutheran hospital, were held Friday afternoon at the Evangelical and Reformed church with the Rev. R. M. Jensen officiating. Burial was in the Columbus cemetery. Pallbearers were William Will, Ernest Schacher, Floyd Mueller, Edward Mueller, Walter Egger and Harold Egger.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 3, 1953
KORTE--William J. Korte Dies Sunday At Local Hospital
William J. Korte, 67, Columbus, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Lutheran hospital after eight months' illness. He had undergone surgery about five weeks ago.
Funeral services wil be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the family home, 2721 Tenth Street, and at 2 p.m at Immanuel Lutheran church. The Rev. Martin Borneman, pastor of Christ Lutheran church, will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial park.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral chapel from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. Tuesday, after which it will lie in state at the family home until the time of the services.
Memorial wreaths will be received by Herman J. Cattau, at the church, and Carl Schmitt, at the home.
William Johannes Korte, son of Rudolph and Ida Behrens Korte, was born in Platte county, Sept. 7, 1885 and was baptized at Christ Lutheran church on Oct. 11, 1885 by the Rev. H. Fischer. He was confirmed at Christ Lutheran church on March 26, 1899 by the Rev. A.W. Frese.
On April 24, 1912 he married Mathilda Louise Cattau at St. John's Lutheran church, Shell Creek.
Mr. Korte did farm work in Platte county until 1944, after which he worked at the Behlen Manufacturing company here.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran church since living in Columbus.
Survivors are his wife: four sons, Henry of Burbank, Calif., Herman of Indianapolis, Ind., Clarence of Lead, S.D., Aliver of North Platte; six daughters, Mrs. Alwine Larsen, Mrs. Elsie Sieh and Mrs. Mildred Wurdeman, all of Columbus, Mrs. Gladys Van Gorden and Miss Luetta Korte of Grand Island, and Miss Helen, at home; two brothers, Edward and Rudolph of Leigh; three sisters, Mathilda Korte and Mrs. Lizzie Hake of Leigh, Mrs. Clara Kramer of Hooper; and 21 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Erwin; daughter, Elizabeth; and one grandson, Larry Larsen.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 14, 1953
JOHNSON--Columbus Woman Dies Today At Local Hospital
Mrs. O.H. Johnson, 76, Rt. 1, Columbus, died this morning at the Lutheran hospital. She had been ill about a week.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the famiy home, 13 miles north of Columbus, and at 2 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran church. The Rev. Cleo Kautsch will officiate. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral home from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, then at the family home until the time of the services.
In charge of memorial wreaths will be Carl Hellbusch, at the church, and Elroy Grotelueschen, at the home.
Mrs. Johnson, the former Reenste Theda Berends, was born Feb. 10, 1877 at Hollen, Ostfriesland, Germany. Her parents were Friedrich B. and Yantje Yelden Berends.
Her family came to America in December, 1881, and after a year in Iowa they made their home in Shell Creek township in Platte county. She had been baptized in the Lutheran faith in Germany and was confirmed at St. John's Lutheran church.
Her marriage to O.H. Johnson took place at St. John's church on April 30, 1903. They farmed in Platte county and after his death, Sept. 2, 1947, Mrs. Johnson continued to reside on the farm.
She is survived by six children, Mrs. Raymond Osten and Mrs. Ernest Osten of Creston, Marvin of Raleigh, N.C., Mrs. Walter Leffers, Elno and Roy Johnson of Columbus; one brother, T.R. Berends of Platte Center; and 12 grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Ms. [sic] George Reese, Gesine Berends and Remmine Berends, the latter having died in childhood.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 18, 1953
JOHNSON--Johnson Rites - Funeral services for Mrs. O.H. Johnson, 76, who died Friday morning at the Lutheran hospital, were held Monday afternoon at St. John's Lutheran church with the Rev. Cleo Kautsch officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were: Arthur, Hugo, Theodore and Harold Osten, Fred and Elmer Leffers.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 27, 1953
KULA--Thomas F. Kula Dies; Services On Saturday
Thomas F. Kula, 68, retired farmer, died about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's hospital after an illness of several months.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Bonaventure Catholic church with the Rev. Fr. Roch Hettinger, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the local Catholic cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral home from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, when it will be removed to the family home, 1060 Eighteenth avenue, there to lie in state until the hour of the services. Rosary will be prayed at the family home at 8:30 p.m. Friday.
Mr. Kula, son of Stanislaus and Agnes Torczon Kula, was born in Polk county Aug. 4, 1885, and received his education in Polk county schools.
His marriage to Agnes Govern took place Sept. 1, 1909 at St. Bonaventure Catholic church.
A resident of Polk county most of his life, Mr. Kula farmed there until seven years ago when he and his wife moved to Columbus.
Survivors are: his wife; five children, Henry of Columbus, Adolph of Omaha, Dennis, Mrs. Ann Pohrman and Mrs. Helen Gierke, all of Vancouver, Wash.; one brother, Joe of Platte Center; two half-brothre [sic] and two half-sisters; 10 grand children and two great grandchildren.
Mr. Kula was preceded in death by his parents nad [sic] two half-brothers.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 28, 1953
JAWORSKI--Joseph Jaworski Dies; Services On Friday
Joseph F. Jaworski, 59, formerly of Columbus, died Tuesday at St. Elizabeth's hospital in Lincoln where he had been a patient since July 29.
A resident of Lincoln the past 34 years, Mr. Jaworski was employed by the Sullivan Transfer company.
Funeral services will be held there at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic church, followed by burial in the local Catholic cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral chapel from 1 p.m. Thursday until the hour of the services. Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Thursday at the McKown chapel.
Mr. Jaworski, son of the late Tom and Katherine Curo Jaworski, was born here on March 1894. He attended St. Francis academy, now St. Bonaventure school.
He was united in marriage to Mary E. Micek in 1920 in Columbus and she preceded him in death in September, 1950.
Survivors are: five sons, Florin of Texas City, Tex., Lawrence of Sunnyvale, Calif., Robert and Charles of Lincoln, Joseph, jr., in the army at Camp Roberts, Calif.; one daughter, Miss Janet of Texas City, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Imig of Norwalk, Calif., and Mrs. Mary Chohon of Columbus; five brothers, Charles of Lincoln, Tom of Springfield, Lonnie of Omaha, Emil of Los Angeles, Jacob of Columbus; and seven grandchildren.
Two brothers, John and Stephen, and a sister, Rose, preceded him in death.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 31, 1953
KULA--Kula Services - Funeral services for Thomas F. Kula, 8, who died Wednesday at St. Mary's hospital, were held Saturday morning from St. Bonaventure Catholic church. The Rev. Fr. Reinhart Kommer officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were John Podraza, John Oppliger, Edwin Sliva, Louis Tryba, Henry Skorupa and Milton Scholz.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 1, 1953
KULA--Attend Funeral - Out-of-town relatives attending the funeral of Thomas Kula on Saturday included: his daughters Mrs. Mel Gierke and Mrs. Walt Pohrman, a granddaughter, Mrs. Arthur Wagner, and two greaat granddaughters, all of Vancouver, Wash.; his sons Adolph Kula and family of Omaha; Henry Kula and family of Duncan; Another son, Dennis of Vancouver, Wash., was unable to attend. Mr. Mel Gierke and Mrs. Arthur Wager [sic] and daughters left this morning for Vancouver.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 10, 1953
KAVANAUGH--Pioneer Dies - Michael Joseph Kavanaugh, 82, former resident of this area, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at his home in Greeley. Mr. Kavanaugh was born south of the Platte river and as a young man he located on a farm in Greeley county. He is survived by his wife, three sons and seven daughters. His nephew, Dr. Daniel Kavanaugh, and a niece, Mrs. Carl Herrod, reside in Columbus. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday in Greeley.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 11, 1953
JAMES--Dr. James Dies Here At His Home
Prominent Physician And Surgeon Came to Columbus In 1920 Dr. M.C. James, prominent Columbus physician and surgeon, died this morning at his home.
The body is at the McKown Funeral Home, pending funeral arrangements.
Maurice Clayton James, the son of John Clarkson and Sarah E. Campbell James, was born at Hinton, W.Va.
He was one of a family of six children, and two of his brothers, Frank R. of Chicago, Ill., and R. Howard of New York City, survive. His father, mother, a sister and two brothers are deceased.
Dr. James received his early formal education in a private academy at Hinton, W. Va. He attended the Randolph Macon Preparatory School for boys and was graduated from the Randolph Macon College at Ashland, Va., with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Following this he was enrolled at the Jefferson College of Medicine in Philadelphia, and upon completion of his work there received a Doctor of Medicine degree. He was the recipient of various awards in scholarship in medical school and in his junior year was made a member of the honorary medical society Alpha Omega Alpha.
He served an internship at a State Hospital in Fountain Springs, Pa., and was a resident of surgery at the Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia.
In World War I
During World War 1, Dr. James had two periods of war service. The first of these was in 1915 when he spent several months with the American Ambulance, at Neuilly-sur-Seine, near Paris.
At the end of this period of war service, he returned to Philadelphia and in 1917 enlisted in the Medical Corps of the United States Army and was assigned to overseas service with the Jefferson Medical College Unit at their Base Hospital Number 38 (88?), at Nantes, France.
On May 11, 1917, Dr. James was married to Miss Elizabeth Doyle, the daughter of William and Mary Feeley Doyle of Philadelphia. They have two children, Elizabeth Anne, now Mrs. Richard Strickland of Albuquerque, N.M., and Stephen ____ James of Yuma, Ariz.
Dr. James' first medical practice was at Punxsutawney, Pa., near Pittsburgh.
Came Here In 1920
He came to Columbus in August, 1920, and for a brief time was associated with the Evans Clinic in the Friedhof building.
Dr. James was a surgeon and on the staffs at both St. Mary's and the Lutheran Hospitals. He was chief of staff at St. Mary's Hospital in 1943.
For 30 years, Dr. James was associated, first with Dr. J.E. Meyer, and then with Dr. Meyer and Dr. E.G. Brillhart, in a medical and surgical clinic. In 1952 he was taken seriously ill, and after a convalescence of 10 months Dr. James established offices in the Niewohner building on 13th Street, and had an independent surgical practice where he remained until August 29.
He was a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons, a member of the American Heart Association, the American Medical Association, and the Platte County Medical Society, of which he is a past president. Dr. James was made an honorary member of the Academy International of Medicine in 1944.
The James family are members of Grace Episcopal Church.
With him at the end were his wife and daughter, who with his son, __ brothers and four grandchildren, survive him. ____ requests no flowers. ___ may be made to the _________ Society.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 12, 1953
JAMES--Body of Dr. James To Lie In State At His Home
The body of Dr. M.C. James, prominent Columbus physician and surgeon, will lie in state at his home, 2909 Fifteenth street, until 5 p.m. Sunday when it will be entrained for Albuquerque, N.M., for services and burial there.
Dr. James died Friday morning at his home after practicing medicine in Columbus for more than 30 years.
Survivors include his wife and two children, Mrs. Richard Strickland of Albuquerque, N.M., and Stephen C. James of Yuma, Ariz.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 21, 1953
LINSTRUM--Charles A. Linstrum, long-time Columbus tailor, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon at a Genoa nursing home. He was 93.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Methodist church with the Rev. Dr. Paul Hillman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Columbus cemetery with Masonic graveside rites.
The body is lying in state at the Gass Funeral chapel from 4 p.m. today until the hour of the service.
Charles August Linstrum, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Frederick Linstrum, was born in Ostergotland, Sweden, on May 6, 1860.
In 1869, with his parents and two brothers, he came to America and settled in Galesburg, Ill. A few months later the family moved to Keokuk, Ia., where Charles received his education. In 1875 he entered a tailoring establishment as an apprentice and later became a partner in the firm.
He was united in marriage to Emma C. Johnson on April 26, 1887 in Keokuk, Ia. In 1888 they moved to Sutton, Neb., where they resided until coming to Columbus in 1891. Mrs. Linstrum continued to operate a tailoring establishment here until his retirement 10 years ago.
Mr. Linstrum was a member of the Methodist church for 75 years, more than 60 years of which were spent in the Columbus church. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge and Woodmen of the World.
He is survived by his widow; one daughter, Mrs. O. H. (Ettna) Walters of Columbus; two sons, Arthur C. of Des Moines, Ia., and Dr. Carl F. of Omaha; one brother, Ernest of Spokane, Wash; one sister, Mrs. Hulda Allen of Pasadena, Calif; 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. One son, Leonard A., died at the age of 12.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 23, 1953
LINSTRUM--Linstrum Rites - Funeral services for Charles A. Linstrum, 93, long-time Columbus tailer who died Sunday were held Tuesday afternoon from the Methodist church. The Rev. Dr. Paul Hillman officiated. Burial was made in the Columbus cemetery with Masonic graveside rites conducted by W. J. Senften of Genoa. Pallbears were: S. L. Whitney, George Johansen, sr., Clifford Quante, L. R. Hansen, L. L. Walker, sr., and Henry Fritz.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 8, 1953
KAUP--Funeral of Leo Kaup - Funeral services for Leo Kaup, publisher of the Geona [sic] Leader-Times and formerly of the Lindsay Post, whose death occurred at Genoa Monday, will be held in the Catholic church at Genoa at 10 a.m. tomorrow with burial in the parish cemetery there. The rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. today.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 10, 1953
KRZYCKI--Last Rites for Mrs. Paul Krzycki 9 A.M. Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Paul Krzycki, 73, will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony's Catholic church with the Rev. Fr. Chester Cymanski officiating. Burial will be in the local Catholic cemetery.
Mrs. Krzycki died Friday afternoon at St. Mary's hospital where she had been a patient following a heart attack Wednesday.
The body will lie in state at the Gahan Funeral chapel from 5 p.m. today until 2:30 p.m. Sunday when it will be removed to the home of a son, Charles Krzycki, 1410 Ninth street, there to lie in state until the hour of the services. Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Sunday at the home.
As Katherine Gembica, daughter of Frank and Mary Gembica, Mrs. Krzycki was born in Platte county near Genoa on Oct. 5, 1880 and received her education in the Platte county schools.
She was married to Paul Krzycki on Jan. 30, 1900 at SS Peter and Paul church at Karkow [sic]. After their marriage they farmed in Platte, Sherman and Nance counties, retiring in 1943 when they moved to Columbus.
Mrs. Krzycki was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic church.
She is survived by her husband; four sons, Phillip of Genoa, Louis of Omaha, Leo and Charles of Columbus; one daughter, Mrs. Martin (Josephine) Borowiak of Silver Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Rinkol of Columbus and Mrs. George Zona of Fullerton; 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Clara) Koziol in 1951 and Helen in 1927; her parents; one brother, Jacob Gembica; and two sisters, Mrs. Joe Czarnick and Mrs. Jim Sutko.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 13, 1953
KRZYKCI--Krzycki Rites - Funeral services for Mrs. Paul Krzycki, 73, were held Monday morning at St. Anthony's Catholic church with the Rev. Fr. Chester Cymanski officiating. Burial was in local Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers were three grandsons, Daniel, Stanley and Arnold Krzycki, and three nephews, John Rinkol, Ted Borowiak and Louis Szatko. Out-of-town relatives and friends were present from Spalding, St. Edward, Belgrade, Fullerton, Genoa, Silver Creek, Omaha, Fremont, Schuyler, Newman Grove, Tarnov and Platte Center.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 17, 1953
JOHNSON--Dies Here - Vernon G. Johnson, 66, died early this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carl L. Samuelson. The body was removed from the McKown Funeral home to the Anderson Funeral home at Bloomfield this morning. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Lutheran church at Wausa, followed by burial at Wausa.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 19, 1953
KEUTER--Mrs. Mamie Keuter Dies; Services On Wednesday
Mrs. Mamie Keuter, 64, Petersburg, died about 4 a.m. Sunday at St. Mary's hospital. She had been in failing health for three years.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Catholic church at Petersburg with the Rev. Fr. Sudebeck officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral chapel from 11 a.m. Tuesday until the hour of the services. Rosary will be prayed at the Gass chapel at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Keuter, daughter of Joseph and Catherine Tiemeyer Recker, was born Aug. 8, 1889 at St. Louis, Mo.
She married John Henry Keuter at Petersburg in 1909, and since that time most of her life was spent in that community. Mr. Keuter preceded her in death in 1926.
She is survived by two sons, Donald F. of Columbus and Sylvester of Bonesteel, S.D.; one daughter, Mrs. Ursula McMurray of Omaha; two brothers, John Recker of Petersburg and Fred Recker of Humboldt, Kans.; two stepbrothers, Herman Bremmer of Boise, Ida., Henry Bremmer of Humboldt, Kans; two stepsisters, Anna Breemer [sic] of Humboldt, Kans., Katie Keuter of Emmett, Ida.; six grandchildren and one great grandson.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Keuter was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 22, 1953
KEUTER--Keuter Rites - Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie Keuter, 64, who died Sunday at St. Mary's hospital, were held Wednesday morning at St. John's Catholic church at Petersburg. The Rev. Fr. Sudebek officated, and burial was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe J. Leifeld, Pat J. Carey, Conrad Orends, Edward Pope, Delbert Schaefer and Neid Magenus.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, November 14, 1953
KUSH--Last Rites Held For Frank Kush
Funeral services for Frank Kush, 65, who died Sunday morning following a sudden heart attack, were held Tuesday morning at SS. Peter and Paul church at Krakow.
The Rev. Edward Saliwoski officiated, and interment was in the church cemetey. Pallbearers were six nephews: Louis and Felix Kush, Eddie and Frankie Prorok, Joe Golus and Frankie Vetick.
Frank Kush was born Feb. 18, 1888, at Shelby the son of Margaret and Louis Kush. The family later moved to Petersburg, and then to Genoa where he resided for 41 years.
Survivors include two brothers, John of Genoa and Tom of Fullerton; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Prorok of St. Edward and Mrs. Sophie Vetick of Silver Creek. His parents, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Out of town relatives and friends attended from Chicago, Fort Riley, Kan., Omaha, Loup City, Ashton, Cedar Rapids, Platte Center, Duncan, Tarnov, Columbus, St. Edward, Grand Island, Clarks, Silver Creek and Fullerton.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 18, 1953
KOSIBA--Services For Mrs. Agnes Kosiba On Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Kosiba, 80, Duncan, will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic church in Duncan with the Rev. Fr. George Mikulski officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral chapel from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, then at the Kosiba home in Duncan until the time of the funeral. Rosary will be prayed at the family home at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Mrs. Kosiba, a long-time resident of the Duncan community, died Thursday noon at St. Mary's hospital where she was a patient the past week. She had been in failing health for five years and during the last six months she was cared for by Mrs. Anna Koza.
A native of Poland, Mrs. Kosiba was born Dec. 17, 1873, daughter of Bartholomew and Regina Koziol. When she was three, the family came to America and made their home at Pilsno, Neb.
On Feb. 23, 1892 she married Stanislaus Kosiba at St. Mary's Catholic church, Pilsno. They farmed in the Duncan area for a time, later moving to Oklahoma for six years. Returning to Nebraska, they bought a farm west of Duncan where they resided until about 15 years ago when they retired to live in Duncan. Mr. Kosiba died in April, 1946.
Mrs. Kosiba is survived by five sons, Frank and Anthony of Columbus, Joseph of Leland, Ill., Leo and Dominic of Duncan; four daughters, Mrs. Ben (Josephine) Rosno of Genoa, Mrs. Leo (Mary) Tworek of Winter, Wis., Mrs. Alois (Helen) Tworek of Fullerton and Mrs. Alois (Barbara) Ciochon of Tarnov; one sister, Mrs. Tom Cyza of Duncan; two brothers, Leo Koziol of Fullerton and Anthony Koziol of Omaha; 43 grandchidren and nine great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, one daughter, a sister and four brothers.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 22, 1953
KAMINSKI--Mrs. V.A. Kaminski Dies; Services On Thursday
Mrs. Victor A. Kaminski, 50, died about 4 a.m. today at St. Catherine's hospital in Omaha after an illness of two and one-half years.
Funeral services wil be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Bonaventure Catholic church with burial in the parish cemetery. The Rev. Fr. Roch Hettinger, pastor, will officiate.
The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral home from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, then at the family residence, 1603 Sixth street, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of the funeral. Rosary will be prayed at the family home at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Kaminski, the former Domicella Krzycki, was born April 6, 1903 at Farwell. She was the daughter of Frank and Agnes Krzycki.
She married Victor A. Kaminski in Omaha on April 5, 1925 and they resided at Elba and Grand Island before moving to Columbus seven years ago.
Surviving Mrs. Kaminski are her husband; two daughters, Irene of Long Beach, Calif., and Elizabeth Ann of Columbus; two sons, Jerome of Sidney and Stanley of Columbus; her mother, Mrs. Agnes Krzycki of Elba; sister, Mrs. Vincie Zabawa of Platte Center; and four brothers, Edward Krzycki of Farewell [sic], Zigmund of Elba, Leo of Omaha and Joseph of Grand Island. Her father preceded her in death.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 23, 1953
KOSIBA--Kosiba Rites - Funeral rites for Mrs. Agnes Kosiba, 80, were held Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic church in Duncan with burial in the parish cemetery. The Rev. Fr. George Mikulski officiated. The pallbearers were: Lawrence and Louis Kosiba, John Sokol, Virgil Cochon, Raymond and Lawrence Rosno. Out-of-town relatives and friends in attendance included: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kosiba, Leland, Ill.; Sisters Romandine and Annette, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Tworek and family, Winter, Wis.; Lawrence Kosiba, San Diego; Mr. and Mrs. Clemence Kosiba, Mrs. John Swirentrzki, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Koziol and Edward, Mrs. Leo Rak and Mrs. Brazil, all of Omaha; and many others from nearby towns.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 26, 1953
KAMINSKI--Services Held - Funeral services held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Catholic church, with Rev. Fr. Roch Hettinger officiating. Burial was made in the Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Nosal, Mike Nosal, Emmanuel Stachura, Sam Micek, William Keck, and Werner Guenther. Out-of-town relatives attending the funeral were: Miss Irene Kaminski, Long Beach, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Kaminski, Sidney, Mrs. Agnes Krzycki, Mrs. V.S. Kaminski, and Mr. and Mrs. Zigmund Kaminski and family, Elba; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Zabawa, Platte Center; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kaminski and family, Farewell; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kaminski, Omaha; and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kaminski and family, Grand Island. Many relatives and friends also attended the services from Denver, Colo., Seattle Wash., and from St. Paul, Loup City, Lincoln, Fullerton, Tarnov, Creston, Silver Creek, Duncan, Kearney, Bellwood, Palmer, and Krakow.JANICEK--Mrs. Mary Janicek Dies Funeral Services Monday
Mrs. Mary C. Janicek, 81, long-time resident of Columbus and Shelby, passed away unexpectedly at the home of her brother Daniel Thanel, in Shelby, at approximately 1:30 a.m. Christmas Day.
Funeral services are scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday at St. Bonaventure Catholic church in Columbus with Rev. Fr. Roch Hettinger officiating. Burial will be in the Catholic cemetery in Columbus. The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral Home from 1 p.m. Sunday until the hour of the services. The Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Janicek was born Feb. 18, 1871, in Brunsefaer, Austria, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thanel. She was educated in Austria. Following her arrival in America at the age of 21, she resided on a farm in Butler county.
She was married to John Janicek in 1892, at St. Joseph's church in Butler county. They continued to reside in that county until 1910 when they moved to Columbus. Mrs. Janicek had lived in Columbus until three years ago, when she moved to Shelby to make her home with her brother.
During her residence in Columbus, her religious affiliation was with St. Bonaventure Catholic church and she was a member of St. Anne's Society and the Third Order.
Survivors include a son, Rudolph, Columbus; a daughter, Mrs. Pete Beringer, Bellwood; two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Gabel, Shelby, and Mrs. Rosa Tollich, Austria; one brother, Daniel Thanel, Shelby; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 1931; a son, Frank, in 1940; her parents, three sisters, and two brothers.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 29, 1953
JANICEK--Janicek Rites - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Janicek, 81, who died Christmas morning at the home of her brother in Shelby, were held Monday morning at St. Bonaventure Catholic church. The Rev. Martin Wolter officiated, and burial was in the parish cemetery. Members of St. Anne's society attended in a group. Pallbearers were Oscar Poeffel, Leo Janicek and Adolph Losch of Bellwood, Louis Thanel, John Gabriel and Alfred Gabel, all of Shelby. Out-of-town relatives and friends attending were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Janicek and son and Mrs. Emma Schmid, all of Scottsbluff, Jimmie and Joe Nix of Fort Worth, Tex., and others from nearby towns.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 31, 1953
JONES--Jon Dennis Jones Dies; Services On Friday
Jon Dennis Jones, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Jones, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the University hospital in Omaha. The baby was 15 days old.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday from the Gass Funeral chapel with the Rev. Paul Hillman, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Friday at York.
The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel from 10 a.m. Friday.