The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 12, 1956
JAROSE--John M. Jarose dies; services on Saturday
John M. Jarose, 62, of 2510 10th street, died at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday in the Lincoln Veterans hospital. He had been ill about three weeks.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Bonaventure Catholic church with the Rev. Fr. Conrad Motola officiating. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure cemetery with military graveside rites.
The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral chapel from 1 p.m. Friday until the hour of the services. Rosary will be prayed at the McKown chapel at 8 p.m. Friday.
Mr. Jarose, son of the late William and Agnes Gourka Jarose, was born at Cornlea on Oct. 25, 1893, and attended St. Michael's school at Tarnov.
On May 29, 1922 he married Dorothy Sutko in Duncan. They made their home in Tarnov where Mr. Jarose operated a garage. In 1936 they moved to Columbus, and he was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad, as a carepnter [sic] until he retired in 1953.
Mr. Jarose, a World War I veteran, had served with the army artillery in Europe. He was a former member of the American Legion.
Surviving are his wife; son, Leonard of Fremont; two brothers, George of Tarnov, Joe of Cedar Rapids; and two grandchildren. His parents and two brothers, Andrew and James, preceded him in death.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 24, 1956
LINSTRUM--Mrs. Charles A. Linstrum, 93, a long-time resident of Columbus, died today at a Genoa nursing home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Methodist church with the Rev. Paul Hillman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Columbus cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral chapel from 11 a.m. Wednesday until the hour of the service.
Mrs. Linstrum, as Emma C. Johnson, was born in Smaland, Sweden, on Oct. 27, 1862. At the age of five years she came to America with her parents and located in Yazoo City, Miss. Later she lived in LaPort, Ind., and Chicago.
When a young lady she went to Keokuk, Ia., where she met and married Charles A. Linstrum on April 26, 1887. After their marriage they lived in Sutton, Neb., until 1891, when they moved to Columbus. Mr. Linstrum passed away Sept. 22, 1953.
Mrs. Linstrum was a member of the Columbus Methodist church for 65 years and for many years was an active member of the Women's Society of the church.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. O. H. (Ettna) Walters of Columbus; two sons, Arthur C. of Des Moines, Ia., and Dr. Carl F. of Omaha; nine grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. One son, Leonard A., died at the age of 12.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, January 30, 1956
KRUMLAND--Mrs. O. Krumland dies; funeral services Thursday
Mrs. Otto H. Krumland, 64, of 2722 18th street, died unexpectedly at 7:25 a.m. today in the Lutheran hospital. She had been a patient there the past four weeks.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Gass Funeral chapel and at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran church with the Rev. A.H. Guettler, pastor, in charge. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral chapel after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Krumland, a lifetime resident of Platte county, was the former Ida Hake, daughter of William and Amanda Luschen Hake. She was born in Platte county on Jan. 10, 1892 and received her education in the rural schools.
She was baptized at Christ Lutheran church on Feb. 14, 1892 and confirmed April 8, 1906 at St. John's Lutheran church, Shell Creek.
On Dec. 20, 1911 she was married to Otto H. Krumland at St. John's Lutheran church, Shell Creek. They lived on a farm six miles north of Columbus until February, 1924, when they moved to Columbus.
Mrs. Krumland was a member of Immanuel Luetheran [sic] church since her marriage, and a member of the Ladies Aid and Women's Missionary society.
Surviving are her husband; five chidren [sic], Mrs. Albert (Florence) Kohtz of Daykin, Mrs. Erwin (Mildred) Kohtz of Grand Island, Raymond, Eugene and Wallace Ted of Columbus; six sisters, Mrs. Chris Michaelsen and Mrs. George Kamper of Grand Island, Mrs. Walter Kunneman and Mrs John Kuppinger of Hammond, Ind., Mrs. George Retzlaff of Sidney and Mrs. Stanley Buchaleu of Denver; three brothers, John Hake of Central City, William of Whitefish, Mont., and Henry of Archer; also 24 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Edward Hake.
Herman J. Cattau will have charge of memorials.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 18, 1956
KUDRON--Henry Kudron of Tarnov dies
Henry Kudron, 45, of Tarnov, died today in a Beatrice hospital.
Tentative arrangements are for funeral services at 9 a. m. Tuesday at St. Michael's Catholic church at Tarnov with burial in St. John's Shell Creek cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gahan Funeral home in Columbus from 2 p. m. Monday until the time of the services. Rosary will be prayed at 8 p. m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Kudron is survived by his father, John D., sr., of Tarnov; five brothers, Mike of Tarnov, Adolph of Columbus, Edwin of Platte Center, John D. jr. of Osceola and Joe of Portland, Ore.; six sisters, Stella and Cecilia Kudron, Mrs. Emily Murk and Mr. Ethel Plebenek, all of Omaha, Mrs. Anne Hanson of Fremont and Mrs. Verna McGrath of Chicago.
He was preceded in death by his mother and a brother, Phillip, who was killed in World War II.--[submited by Marge Galus Sandlier]
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 27, 1956
KRUEGER--Mrs. Erwin Krueger dies; services on Thursday
Mrs. Erwin Krueger, 42, of Rt. 2, Columbus died suddenly of a heart attack about 11:45 p.m Sunday at her home near Duncan.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Gass Funeral chapel and at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran church with the Rev. A.H. Guettler, pastor, in charge. Burial will be in the Columbus cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Krueger, the former Gertrude Louise Egger, was born at Richland on Oct. 6, 1913, and received her education in the Columbus grade and high schools.
She was married to Erwin Krueger on August 11, 1938 at Burwell, Neb. They lived at Gresham, Neb., for seven years and since then resided in this community.
Mrs. Krueger was a member of Immanuel Lutheran church and the Island Community club.
She is survived by her husband; son, Robert, at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Egger of Columbus; two brothers, Fritz Egger of Denver and Ernest of Rivera, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Marie Brundage of Denver, Mrs. Anna Kovach of Rock Springs, Wyo., Mrs. Margaret Swanson of Genoa and Mrs. Helen Chapman of Lincoln. One brother, Otto Egger, preceded her in death.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, February 28, 1956
LUCHSINGER--Peter Luchsinger, 87, of Rt. 1, Columbus, died at 12:05 a.m. today in the Lutheran hospital. He had been in failing health the past 10 months.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke's 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. to 4 p.m. Friday, then at the family home near Columbus until 1 p.m. Saturday when it will be taken to the church, there to lie in state until the time of the services.
Mr. Luchsinger, the son of Franz and Katharina Luchsinger, was born Nov. 23, 1868 at Schwanden, Canton Glarus, Switzerland. In April, 1873 he came with his parents to Colfax county, where they lived on a homestead for six years. They then moved to a farm eight miles north of Columbus in Bismark township. Mr. Luchsinger attended the rural schools and Fremont Normal College.
On Feb. 5, 1896 in married Miss Emma Ernst at Duncan, and they established their home two and one-half miles northeast of Columbus, where he resided until his death. Mrs. Luchsinger passed away Jan. 26, 1933.
Mr. Luchsinger was a member of St. Luke's Evangelical and Reformed church.
He is survived by four sons, Franz, Ernst, Sam and Paul, all of Columbus; three daughters, Miss Elisa Luchsinger and Mrs. Alfred (Ida) Rodehorst of Columbus and Mrs. Henry (Anna) Durkop of Humphrey; three sisters, Mrs. Mathew Schmid, Mrs. Charles Welch and Mrs. John Klug, all of Columbus; 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Henry and Frank; a sister, Mrs. Susan Heitz, and three infant sisters.JENKINSON--E. D. Jenkinson, Monroe farmer, dies Monday
Edward D. Jenkinson, sr., 76, Monroe farmer, died about 9:30 p.m. Monday at his home after an illness of three weeks.
Funeral arrangements are pending. The body is at the Gass Funeral home in Columbus.
Mr. Jenkinson, the son of David W. and Miriam D. Hollingshead Jenkinson, was born June 22, 1879 in Grand Prairie township of Platte County. He lived there with his parents until 1881 when the family moved to Monroe. In 1894 the family moved to Jackson county, Texas for three years and later to Galveston, Tex., where the parents felt their sons would have better educational advantages.
Edward D. received his education in schools at Monroe, and a business college at Galveston from which he was graduated. He then worked in a Galveston bank until he suffered temporary loss of eyesight. In 1898 he returned with his family to Monroe, where he had since been actively engaged in farming. He also attended the University of Nebraska College of Agricultural in Lincoln.
Mr. Jenkinson, prominent in community affairs, served on the District 76 school board for a number of terms. He hald [sic] membership in the Union Church in Monroe, where he was active as Sunday school superintendent and served on the church board for many years. He also was affiliated with the Odd Fellows.
On Sept. 5, 1906 Mr. Jenkinson married Belle C. Harris at St. Edward, and to this union were born four children, one son dying in infancy.
Mr. Jenkinson is survived by his wife; three children, Edward David and Floyd Thomas of Monroe and Mrs. Richard (Alta Fern) Walters of Columbus; and eight grandchildren. His only brother, William J., preceded him in death.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 21 1956
KLINK--Funeral services for Duane Klink
Funeral services for Duane E. Klink, 19, a traffic accident victim, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran church at Leigh with the Rev. Bernard Geerdes officiating.
The youth died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday in Schuyer Memorial hospital of injuries received Saturday night in a one-car accident near Clarkson.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial cemetery at Columbus with military graveside rites by the National Guard. The body will be taken from the Gass Funeral home to the family home at Leigh at 10 a.m. Friday, where it will remain until the hour of the service.
Duane Ervin Klink, the son of Ervin and Johanna Janssen Klink, was born in Platte county on June 21, 1936, and was baptized at St. John's Lutheran church. He attended Christ Lutheran parochial school.
He was a member of Company E, Nebraska National Guard.
Surviving are his parents; brother, Lawrence; sisters, Margean and Norma Jean; his paternal grandfather, Emanuel Klink, and Mrs. Klink of Scotland, S.D.; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Frieda Janssen of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Alma Klink, and his maternal grandfather, Theodore Janssen.
The family suggests that memorials be given to the Zion Lutheran church building fund.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, March 23, 1956
KRUMLAND--A.E. Krumland dies; funeral services Sunday
Adolph E. Krumland, 77, of 2132 17th street, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at his home. In failing health for about three years, Mr. Krumland was seriously ill the last month.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Gass Funeral chapel and at 2:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran churh with the Rev. A.H. Guettler, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Columbus cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 a.m. Saturday.
Adolph Emil Krumland, a life-time resident of Platte county, was the son of Gerhard and Wilhelmine Kunnemann Krumland. He was born Feb. 19, 1879 on his father's homestead in Bismark township and received his education at District 10 and Christ Lutheran parochial school.
On May 7, 1903 he married Mary Michaelsen at St. John's Lutheran church in Grand Prairie township. They lived on the home farm in Bismark township util 1930 when they moved to Columbus. Mr. Krumland was employed by the Luers Maytag company for several years, then operated an applicance [sic] shop until three years ago when he retired becuase of ill health.
A Lutheran, Mr. Krumland was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran church. Since living in Columbus he was a member of Immanuel Lutheran church.
He is survived by his wife; six children, Mrs. Ed (Edna) Pope, Albert Krumland, Mrs. George (Lillian) Miller and Mrs. Helen Selleck, all of Columbus, Mrs. Donald (Esther) Zaiser of Midvale, Utah and Mrs. Eleanor Lynch of Omaha; two sisters, Mrs. Gerhard Mueller of Kearney and Mrs. Louis Wilken of Columbus; two brothers, Otto and Ed of Columbus; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Mr. Krumland was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Henry, Theodore and William.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 7, 1956
KLUG--Carl G. Klug dies; last rites on Wednesday
Carl G. Klug, 56, 1913 Ninth street, died suddenly at 11:10 p.m. Sunday at his home. He had been ill for about three months and was unable to work during that time.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gass Funeral chapel and at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran church with the Rev. Theodore Althof, pastor, in charge. Burial will be in the Columbus cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Carl Gustave Klug was born Dec. 4, 1899, a [sic] Columbus, the son of Carl and Anna Schreiber Klug. With the exception of eight years at Leigh, his entire life was spent in Platte county. He farmed north of Columbus until 1936, when he and his family moved to Columbus and he was employed at the Jackson Laundry.
His marriage to Mildred S. McBride took place July 14, 1926.
Mr. Klug is survived by his wife; daughter, Mrs. Katherine Mahoney of Columbus; one grandson, Robert Carl Mahoney; one brother, A.J. Klug of Albany, Ore.; and four sisters, Mrs. Paul Heibel, Mrs. F.W. Krueger, Mrs. Fred Ingold and Mrs. Emil Ahrnes, all of Columbus. A son died in infancy.
The familiy suggests that memorials be given to the Trinity Lutheran church building fund.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 22, 1956
ENGEL--[CRESTON](Special) Julius Engel, 82, a pioneer resident of this community, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home Monday afternoon. He had been in failing health for some time.
Mr. Engel had farmed in the community until his [sic] retired and moved to town.
He is survived by his wife, the former Rose Jansen; two sons, Benton of Oregon and Harlan at home; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Dorothy) Lowman and Mrs. Jim (Lola) Hobbs of Oregon; and several grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, May 26, 1956
JANSSSEN--Rites For Infant - Funeral services were held at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Gass Funeral chapel for Lyle LeRoy Janssen, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Janssen of Humphrey. The Rev. E.L. Borgmeyer officiated, and burial was in the Creston cemetery. The baby, born Thursday at St. Mary's hospital, is survived by his parents and four brothers.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 4, 1956
KINNAN--Services held for Joseph Kinnan
Funeral services for Joseph R. Kinnan of Portland Ore., former Columbus resident who died July 25, were held July 28 at Forest Grove, Ore.
Mr. Kinnan was buried at Forest Grove View cemetery beside the wife, Sadie, who died in 1941.
He is survived by two sisters, Miss Jessie Kinnan and Mrs. Harry Ellsworth, both of Columbus; four sons, A.B. Kinnan of Cody, Wyo., Gerald M. of Lingle, Wyo., Maurill and L.D. of Forest Grove, Ore.; and nine grandchildren. The latter two sons were with him at the time of death.
Miss Jessie Kinnan was called to the bedside of her brother three weeks ago, and returned home after spending a week with him. She was called back to Oregon by his death, and attended the services.KENNEDY--Eliza Kennedy, retired Genoa teacher, dies
Eliza L.M. Kennedy, 82, retired Genoa school teacher, died Friday at the Lutheran hospital in Columbus. She had been hospitalized the past few weeks after suffering a fractured hip.
Miss Kennedy was born in Genoa, the daughter of James and Sarah Kennedy, and made teaching her career. She was a member of Sylvia Lodge No. 80, O.E.S.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m Monday at the Hasch Funeral chapel in Genoa, with the Rev. O.A. Fortune in charge. Burial will be in Valley View cemetery.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 6, 1956
KLEINSASSER--Mrs. Kleinsasser dies; funeral services Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Kleinsasser, 36, of 1509 8th street, will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony's Catholic church. The Rev. Fr. John F. Schniegenberg, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be in the Catholic cemetery.
The body has been taken from the McKown Funeral Home to the family home, to lie in state until the hour of service. The Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. today at the family home.
Mrs. Kleinsasser died Saturday morning at the Nebraska state tuberculosis hospital in Kearney. She had been ill for the past 10 1/2 years.
She was born May 6, 1920, in Fullerton, the daughter of Paul and Sophie Dudek Kosinski, and was educated in Boone county schools. On Aug. 17, 1938, she married Harry Kleinsasser in Omaha, and the couple made their home in Columbus.
Mrs. Kleinsasser was a member of the Catholic church.
She is survived by her husband; a son, Gary, 11; mother, Mrs. Sophie Kosinski, Columbus; three sisters, Mrs. Ray J. (Agnes) Kuta and Mrs. Gerald (Julia) Soulliere of Columbus, and Mrs. Stanley (Clara) Zoucha of Cedar Rapids; three brothers, John Kosinski of Los Angeles, Calif., Mike of Columbus and Walter of St. Edward, one half-brother, Leo Drawl of Cedar Rapids.
She was preceded in death by her father, two brothers, Charles and Frank, and a half-sister, Clara.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 7, 1956
JAIXEN--Dies Today - Mrs. Margaret Jaixen, 83, of Platte Center died at 4:30 a.m. today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Arlt, at Lindsay. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Platte Center with burial in St. Anthony's cemetery. Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Duesman mortuary in Humphrey where the body will lie in state.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, August 21, 1956
KELLY--Brother-in-law Dies - Mrs. Laura Groeteke received word this morning of the death of her brother-in-law, Ray Kelly, in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Asa Pollard of Clarks and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ruff of Broken Bow will come here Thursday morning and Mrs. Groeteke will accompany them to Omaha to attend the funeral Thursday afternoon.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 4, 1956
KOCH--Funeral services held today for William Koch
Funeral services for William Koch, 86, a Richland farmer, were held at 1:45 p.m. today at the Gass Funeral Home and at 2:30 p.m. at the St. John's Luth- [sic] Creek with burial in Calvery Cemetery. The Rev. Fontaine officiated at the services.
Mr. Koch passed away at his home Saturday after an illness of nine months.
He was born March 9, 1870, in Ontongon Rockland, Mich., the son of Frank and Helena Koch. He received his education in the public schools near Creston. On November 30, 1894 he was united in marriage with Bertha Rickert at St. John's Lutheran church.
Mr. Koch was a member of the Lutheran church and served eight years as Director of district 44, Platte county.
Surviving him are three daughters: Mattie, at home, Mrs. George (Vera) Welters, Chicago and Mrs. Franz (Ruby) Luchsinger, south of Columbus; one son, Clarence, West Chester Blvd., Ill.; three brothers, Henry, Creston, John, Omaha, and Otto of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his wife, who passed away in 1930, one infant daughter, four brothers, Joe, Frank, George and Jim and one sister, Emily.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, September 29, 1956
JOHNSON--Joe L. Johnson dies on Friday, rites Wednesday
Joe L. Johnson, 59, Columbus, died at 6:15 p.m., Friday, in St. Mary's hospital where he was a patient the past six months. He had been in failing health for several years.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bonaventure Catholic church with the Rev. Fr. Roch Hettinger officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gahan Funeral home from 4 p.m. Monday until the time of the service. Because of Forty Hours devotions, the rosary will be prayed at 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Gahan Funeral home.
Mr. Johnson, the son of Thomas H. and Mary Fleming Johnson, was born Feb. 21, 1897 on a Platte county farm and received his education in the rural schools. He worked on various farms in Platte county and for the past nine years he lived at the Henry Yonkie home.
Survivors include four brothers, John T. and Phillip of Columbus, Edward, of Omaha, and Frank of Pueblo, Colo.; four sisters, Nellie Johnson of Columbus, Mrs. Agnes Gunderman of Atlantic, Ia., Mrs. Sam (Lillian) Kluck of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. R.J. (Grace) Riley of Minneapolis, Minn.; also a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary, and three brothers, Arthur H., Michael and Hugh Johnson.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October (3-6)?, 1956
JOHANSEN--Funeral services Sunday for Jack Johansen
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Gass Funeral chapel for Jack Johansen, 50, son of Mrs. H.A. Johansen of Columbus, who died Tuesday in Los Angeles.
The Rev. Paul Hillman, Methodist pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Roselawn Memorial cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral chapel Sunday morning.
Jack Johansen, the son of Hans and Myrtle Bost Johansen, was born Feb. 14, 1906 at Shelby, Neb. He attended rural schools in Polk county and was graduated from Shelby High school.
Mr. Johansen, an auto mechanic lived in Shelby until moving to California about 15 years ago.
He married Delores Price at Grand Island, and they had one daughter, now Mrs. Mary Lou Baker of Jamestown, R.I.
Other survivors include two granddaughters; his mother; two brothers, Kenneth of Columbus and Howard of Los Angeles; five sisters, Mrs. Julius (Lucille) Egger and Mrs. Alice Egger of Downey, Calif., Mrs. Dick (Shirley) Hartley of Lincoln, Mrs. Merle Simmsma of Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Joseph (Grace) Bargas of Anchorage, Alaska. His father died in 1945.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 22, 1956
JANSEN--Dies Here - Henry August Jansen, 66, of California, died at 6 a.m. today at the home of his son, Raymond Jansen, 2402 19th street, where he was visiting. Glass [sic] Funeral home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 23, 1956
JANSEN--Funeral services Wednesday for Henry Jansen
Funeral services for Henry A. Jansen, 67, former Creston farmer will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian church in Creston with the Rev. Richard Baumer in charge. Burial will be int he [sic] Creston cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral home in Columbus from 11 a.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday when it will be taken to the church in Creston, there to lie in state until the time of the service.
Mr. Jansen died suddenly about 6 a.m. Monday at his home of his son, Raymond, in Columbus where he had made his home the past seven weeks after returning from California.
Henry August Jansen, son of Charles F. and Anna Laschansky Jansen, was born August 18, 1889 in Douglas county, Neb., and came with his parents to Creston when he was five years old. There he married Laurel Summers on March 15, 1911.
He farmed near Creston until 1937, then in Illinois until two years ago when he retired because of ill health. After his retirement, Mr. Jansen moved to California.
He was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge and the Creston Firemen's band.
Mr. Jansen's wife passed away in June, 1914. He is survived by three sons, Charles of Alameda, Calif., Norman of Danville, Calif., and Raymond of Columbus; one brother, Herman of Creston; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Barrett, Mrs. Rose Engel and Mrs. George (Lillian) Summers of Creston and Mrs. Fred (Dora) Henry of Columbus; and five grandchildren. His parents, five sisters and one brother preceded him in death.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 25, 1956
JONES--Rites held for Barclay Jones
Funeral services for Barclay Jones, 88, formerly of Columbus, were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Congregational church in Genoa with the Rev. Loftis in charge. Burial was in the Friends cemetery.
Mr. Jones, a retired Union Pacific Railroad engineer, died Saturday morning in a Genoa nursing home where he was a patient the last three years.
The son of Barclay and Rebecca Jones, he was born in Pennsylvania on May 9, 1868, and came to Nebraska with his parents in 1872. At that time his father was a miller on the Indian reservation at Niobrara. The family moved to Genoa in 1882.
Mr. Jones began working for the Union Pacific in 1887, and during his railroad career he worked out of Columbus, Council Bluffs, Ia., Loup City and Spalding, residing at the latter town for 29 years. He retired in 1926.
On Feb. 20, 1901, he married Ida Cedar of Genoa and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1951. Mrs. Jones died in November of that year.
Surviving Mr. Jones are one sister, Mrs. Bertha Osborn of Genoa, his brother, W.B. Jones of Columbus, and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by six sisters.
Committal services were conducted by Harmony Chapter No. 13, Order of Eastern Star, with the following participating: Elmadene Tilley, William Magnusson, Bess Hodges, Bertha Smith, Velma Haldiman, Frances Kern, Lola Nauenburg and Lillian Sickles.
Pallbearers were Leslie Wake, Will Irwin and Clyde Pearson of Genoa, George Vandenberg, Dr. Glassmaker and Herman Mueller of Spalding.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 26, 1956
KREPEL--Infant Dies - Jerry Louis Krepel, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Krepel, ____ Seventh street, died at 9 a.m. Thursday at the family home. The baby was born Oct. 14. Survivors include the parents Leonard and Corrinne Moural Krepel; two brothers, Leon and Larry; two sisters, Doris and Joyce; and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Krepel of Schuyler and Mr. and Mrs. Alden Moural of Milton, Ia. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. today at the Gass Funeral chapel with the Rev. A.H. Guettler in charge. Burial was in the Columbus cemetery.JANICEK--Funeral services Monday for Mrs. Lucy Janicek
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Janicek, 85, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Bonaventure church. The Rev. Roch Hettinger, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be in the Catholic cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral Home after 11 a.m. Sunday. Members of the St. Anne's Society will pray the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, and relatives and friend [sic] will pray the Rosary at 8 p.m.
Mrs. Janicek, the last of a family of 13 children, was born Sept. 21, 1871 in Polk county near Shelby, the daughter of Frank and Barbara Seberger. She attended rural schools in Polk county.
On April 23, 1895, she became the bride of Adolph Janicek. They made their home on a farm south of Columbus, in Butler county, until 1923, when they retired and moved to Columbus.
Mr. Janicek died Feb. 11, 1944.
Mrs. Janicek was affiliated with St. Bonaventure church, and was a member of the St. Anne's Society and the Franciscan Missionary Union.
She is survived by two sons, Albert Janicek of Kimball and Leo of Bellwood; three daughters, Mrs. F.A. (Emma) Schmid of Scottsbluff, Mrs. Peter C. (Hattie) Schmit of Rising City, and Mrs. A.R. (Fredora) Swanson of Redondo Beach, Calif.; 21 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 30, 1956
KOLBUSH--Stanley Kolbush dies; services on Friday
Stanley Kolbush, 74, a retired railroadman, died about 5 p.m. Monday at his home, 3704 14th street. He was in failing health the last two months.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the McKown Funeral chapel with the Rev. Fr. Roch Hettinger officiating. Burial will be in the St. Bonaventure cemetery.
Rosary will be prayed at 8:30 p.m Thursday at the McKown chapel where the body will lie in state after 11 a.m. Thursday.
Mr. Kolbush, a native of Austria, was born Nov. 16, 1881 and came to Omaha in 1904. He married Katherine Walkowiak at Elba, Neb., on Oct. 12, 1907. They have lived in Columbus the past 20 years.
A crossing watchman for the Union Pacific for many years, Mr. Kolbush retired about 10 years ago.
He is survived by his wife; four sons, Gerald of Albuquerque, N.M., Lawrence of Inglewood, Calif., Alvin of Columbus and Willie of Pensacola, Fla.; five daughters, Mrs. Howard (Amelia) DeLarm of Columbus, Mrs. Howard (Helen) Trundle of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Milo (Slvia) [sic] Beck of Albuquerque, mi, [sic] Fl.; three sisters, Mrs. John Tishler of Philadelphia, Pa., Mary and Katherine in Austria.
Mr. Kolbush was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers in Poland and two infant grandchildren.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, October 31, 1956
KOLBUSH--Names Omitted - Because of a typographical error, the names of two daughters were inavertently omitted from the list of survivors in the Stanley Kolbush obitary carried in Tuesday's Telegram. Survivors of Mr. Kolbush include his wife; four sons, Gerald of Albuquerque, N.M., Lawrence of Ingelwood, Calif., Alvin of Columbus and Wilie of Pensacola, Fla.; five daughters, Mrs. Howard (Amelia) Delarm, Columbus, Mrs. Howard (Helen) Trundle of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Milo (Sylvia) Beck of Albuquerque, N.M., Mrs. Harold (Loretta) Adams of Duluth, Minn., and Mrs. Dick (Theodora) Paulsen of Miami, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. John Tishler of Philadelphia, Pa., Mary and Katherine of Austria; and 12 grandchildren.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, November 10, 1956
KESSLER--Conrad Kessler dies; services on Tuesday
Conrad C. Kessler, 74, of 2808 20th street, died about 8:30 p.m. Friday in St. Mary's hospital after an illness of two months. He was a machinist for the Union Pacific Railroad.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Gass Funeral chapel with burial in the Columbus cemetery. Officiating at the services will be the Rev. F.E. Wales, pastor of the Federated church. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 2 p.m. Monday.
Mr. Kessler, born Jan. 1, 1882[*], was the son of Conrad and Katharine Kessler. As a boy, he lived in York and received his education in the York public schools, after which he moved with his parents to a farm south of Sutton.
A few years later he entered the employ of the Burlington Railroad, working out of Alliance, Neb., Spearfish, Lead and Deadwood, S.D. Returning to Sutton, Mr. Kessler farmed with a brother until the fall of 1915 when he began working for the Union Pacific at North Platte. He was transferred to Columbus early in 1917.
On Jan. 21, 1916 he married Marie Bauer in Hastings, and they lived in Columbus after their marriage. Mrs. Kessler died Nov. 21, 1955.
Mr. Kessler was a member of the Union Pacific Old Timers club and Lebanon Lodge No. 323 A.F. & A.M. He attended the Federated church in Columbus.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Ruth) Smoots, jr., of Baltimore, Md., and Mr. and Mrs. W.J. (Janice) Wishon of Denver, Colo.; three grandchildren Jimmy Smoots, Sandra and Tommy Wishon; five brothers and five sisters. His parents and two sisters preceded him in death.
[*His headstone shows his date of birth as January 1, 1881.]JAHNK--Miss Lizzie Jahnk dies; funeral services Monday
Miss Lizzie Jahnk, 62, of 1171 21st avenue died this morning in St. Mary's hospital where she was a patient the past seven years. She had been ill about a year.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the McKown Funeral chapel with burial in the Columbus cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the McKown chapel after 1 p.m. Sunday.
Miss Jahnk, the daughter of Henning and Elizabeth Jahnk, was born August 17, 1894 in Colfax county and received her education there. She lived in Colfax county until 1948, residing on her parents' farm about four miles east of Schuyler. The last eight years she lived in Columbus.
Surviving are her brother, August, and sister, Mrs. Ray (Annie) Irwin both of Columbus, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Herman, sister, Kate, and two sisters who died in infancy.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 15, 1956
WELCH--Brother-in-law Dies - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Welch, sr., have received word that his brother-in-law, Albert J. Kurth, 73, of Bennett, Colo., died of a heart attack about 10 p.m. Wednesday at his home. Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. today at the Bennett Presbyterian church. Mr. Kurth was born in Nebraska March 13, 1883 and attended schools at Duncan. He married Stella B. Welch on June 1, 1910 in Columbus and since 1919 he farmed near Bennett, Colo. Survivors include his wife, four daughters, 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 22, 1956
KUTA--Mr. Kuta Dies - John J. Kuta, 92, died last evening at Mory's Haven. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony's Catholic church with the Rev. Fr. Melchior Toczek officiating, and burial will be in the Catholic cemetery. Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Gass Funeral home where the body will lie in state after 11 a.m. Sunday.