The Daily Telegram, January 5, 1961
BENNING--Mrs. Ella Benning dies; rites Saturday
Mrs. Ella Benning, 81, of 2170 27th avenue, died about 8 o'clock this morning in the Lutheran hospital. In failing health for more than a year, she was hospitalized the last four weeks.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Gass Funeral chapel and at 2 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran church, Shell Creek, with the Rev. W. H. Sass officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 a.m. Friday.
Mrs. Benning, nee Ella Schley, was born March 29, 1879 in Germany. At the age of 18 she came to Columbus to live with her brother-in-law and sister, the Rev. and Mrs. L. Gruenhorst, and on Oct. 24, 1901 she was married to William Benning at St. John's Lutheran church, Shell Creek.
Mr. and Mrs. Benning made their home on a farm northeast of Columbus until 1936, when they retired and moved to Columbus. He died in 1952.
Mrs. Benning was a member of St. John's Lutheran church and a former member of the Ladies Aid.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Elizabeth) Newman of Omaha, Mrs. Oscar (Clara) Schreiber and Mrs. Paul (Martha) Schreiber of Columbus; six grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters, including Mrs. Marie Grauenhorst Schmidt of California, formerly of Columbus.
The Daily Telegram, January 12, 1961
LOOMIS--Dies in Omaha - Bayard L. Loomis, 79, eldest brother of the late Z. H. Loomis, died Saturday in Omaha after a long illness. He had been associated with the Brandies __ater for many years before his retirement. Surviving are his wife, Florence; daughter, Mrs. Leo (Alice) Hansen of Fremont; son, Stuart of San Francisco; and one brother, Floyd of Portland, Ore. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Fitch and Cole Memorial chapel, Omaha, with burial in Ridge cemetery, Fremont, at 11:45 a.m.
The Daily Telegram, January 23, 1961
BUSHNELL--Arthur C. Bushnell dies; funeral services Tuesday
Arthur C. Bushnell, __, of 2813 17th street, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home at 12:45 a.m. Sunday. He had been in ill health since Nov. 28.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Federated church, the Rev. Harold B. Taylor officiating. Burial will be in the Columbus cemetery with Masonic graveside rites.
The body lies in state at the Gass Funeral home today and until 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, then at the Federated church from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Mr. Bushnell, a lifetime resident of Columbus, was employed at the Rex Club Rooms the last several years. Previously he was employed by Beatrice Foods company for 20 years.
He was born in Columbus on June 8, 1899, the son of Arthur M. and Elvina Smith Bushnell, and received his education in the Columbus schools. He married Martha Johannes on June 18, 1928.
He was a member of Lebanon Lodge No. 323, AF & AM.
Surviving are his wife; two sons, Dean and Richard, both of Denver; five grandchildren, Douglas, David, Karen, Kelly and Kerri Jo; one sister, Mrs. J. M. (Margaret) Kelley of Cheyenne, Wyo.
Memorials may be given to the Federated church or the Heart Fund.
The Daily Telegram, January 26, 1961
KUSANT--Dies - Clarence Kusant, 71, Columbus, died last night at the Lutheran hospital. The body is at the Gass Funeral home where arrangements are pending.
The Daily Telegram, January 27, 1961
KUSANT--Funeral services Saturday for Clarence Kusant
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Methodist church for Clarence H. Kusant, 71, longtime Columbus barber, who died Wednesday evening in the Lutheran hospital. He had been ill about a month.
The Rev. J. Alan Justad, Methodist pastor, will officate at the funeral. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral home until noon Saturday, then at the church from 1 to 2 p.m.
Mr. Kusant, born Oct. 8, 1889 at Passaic, N.J., was the only child of Cornelius and Mary Plath Kusant. He received his education in the Passaic public schools, and as a youth, joined the First Reformed church there.
The family moved to Columbus in 1908, making their home at 1903 Eighth street.
Clarence served two years in the Army during World War I, and after a few years of barbering in various parts of the West, he bought the Meridian Barber shop in Columbus, which he operated for 31 years. He retired in 1956.
He became a member of the First Methodist church in 1917 and was active in church affairs. He served as an usher for 15 years, was treasurer of the church school for 30 years and during that period of time was absent not more than 15 times.
Mr. Kusant was a member of Hartman Post No. 84, American Legion, and Company "K", Sixth Nebraska Infantry.
He is survived by several cousins.
The Daily Telegram, January 28, 1961
BETTERTON--Mrs. Ella Betterton dies; funeral services Monday
Mrs. Ella Betterton, 78, formerly of Columbus, died Friday afternoon at Hoffmeister Nursing Home in Genoa.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Bonaventure Catholic church, with the Rev. Fr. Joseph Eckelkamp, O.F.M., pastor, officiating, and burial will be in Catholic cemetery. Body will lie in state after 1 p.m. Sunday at McKown Funeral Home, where Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Nee Ella Agnes Dunn, she was born Jan. 27, 1883, at Gilman, Ill., the daughter of Martin E. and Catherine Coleman Dunn, and at the age of two years come [sic] with her parents to Platte county. She was educated in Platte county schools.
On May 31, 1904, she was married to Ben Betterton at St. Joseph's Catholic church, Platte Center, and they made their home in Columbus. Mr. Betterton died in March, 1937.
She is survived by one brother, James Dunn of Columbus; and four sisters, Mrs. J. F. (Elizabeth) Frericks of Omaha, Mrs. J. M. (Marty) Sullivan of Monroe, Mrs. M. C. (Florence) Reisdorf of Shelby, and Mrs. Alfred (Frances) Camp of Columbus.
Mrs. Betterson was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and a son who died in infancy.
The Daily Telegram, January 30, 1961
KRZYCKI--Leo A. Krzycki dies; funeral services Tuesday
Leo A. Krzycki, 54, of 1809 Third street, died Saturday at his home. He has been ill the last three months.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. The Rev. Fr. Armand Lubanski will officiate.
Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. today at the Gass Funeral chapel where the body lies in state.
Mr. Krzycki, a carpenter, had lived in Columbus for many years.
He was born August 22, 1906 at Silver Creek, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Krzycki, and received his education there.
He spent most of his life in Platte County.
Surviving are three brothers and one sister, Phillip of Genoa, Louis of Lincoln, Charles and Mrs. Josephine Bosak of Columbus.
Mr. Krzycki was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mrs. Joe (Clara) Koziol and Miss Helen Krzycki.
The Daily Telegram, January 31, 1961
JANSSEN--Rites Thursday at Creston for Herman Janssen
Funeral services for Herman H. Janssen, 76, retired Creston farmer, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Creston Baptist church.
The Rev. Kenneth Schmuland will officiate, and burial will be in the Creston cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Chapel from 11 a.m., Wednesday until noon Thursday.
Mr. Janssen, a longtime resident of the Creston community, died at 12:45 p.m. Monday in the Lutheran hospital following a short illness. He had suffered a slight heart attack Saturday and was taken to the hospital the following day.
He was born April 22, 1884 at Jever, Germany, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Janssen. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith.
Coming to the United States in 1910, he lived in South Dakota for five years before moving to Platte county. He farmed until eight years ago when he retired and moved into Creston.
On March 10, 1922, he married Lena Kruse Husmann at the Creston Baptist church.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Svoboda of Denver and Mrs. Kenneth (Edna) Paul of Creston; three stepchildren, Elmer Husmann of Pomona, Calif., Herbert Husmann of Creston and Mrs. Milton (Henrietta) Scheffler of Madison; and 10 grandchildren.
His parents, two brothers and one grandchild preceded him in death.
The family requests that memorials be given to the Creston Baptist church. Ushers will be cieve [sic] memorials at the church.
The Daily Telegram, February 2, 1961
JANSEN--Services held for Hans Jansen
Hans Albert Jansen, 56, husband of the former Lillian Henggeler of Columbus, died Jan. 23 at his home in Fresno, Calif.
Funeral services were held Jan. 25 in the chapel of the Yost & Webb Funeral Home in Fresno, with burial in the IOOF cemetery.
Mr. Jansen, a carpenter, came to Nebraska from Switzerland in 1924. his marriage to Miss Henggeler took place in Columbus in 1933.
The family moved to California in 1938, and to Fresno in 1941. Mr. Jansen was a member of the Carpenters union and the Eagles lodge.
He is survived by his wife; one son, Allan Jansen of Fresno; two daughters, Linda Jansen and Mrs. Pauline West of Fresno; one grandchild; and one brother, Fritz Jansen of Fresno.
The Daily Telegram, February 11, 1961
KRZYCKI--Frank Krzycki dies; funeral services Monday
Frank Krzycki, 86, retired Columbus farmer who lived at 1407 Ninth street, died Friday night in St. Mary's hospital. He had been ill the past year.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Bonaventure Catholic church with the Rev. Fr. Joseph Eckelkamp, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral home after 1 p.m. Sunday and Rosary will be prayed there at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Mr. Krzycki, son of the late Peter and Mary Ann Banasch Krzycki, was born Aug. 13, 1874 at Polzin, Germany and came to Colfax county with his family at the age of six.
A longtime resident of Platte county, he farmed five miles east of Columbus until retiring in 1950. Since then he made his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mielak, in Columbus.
His wife, the former Mary Duracinski, died May 4, 1916. They were married Nov. 22, 1897 at Duncan.
Surviving are nine children, Mrs. Mike (Lillian) Mielak, Mrs. Peter (Alfonsa) Mielak, Wencer and Ed Krzycki, Mrs. Clara Trofholz and Mrs. Henry (Leona) Czuba, all of Columbus; Mrs. Ann Sissle of San Francisco; Mrs. Valeria Kush of Whittier, Calif., and Philip Krzycki of Schuyler.
Other survivors include 23 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; three brothers and one sister, Anton and Charles of Genoa, John and Mrs. Helen Boroviak, of Silver Creek.
Two brothers and seven sisters preceded him in death.
The Daily Telegram, February 13, 1961
BAXTER--Earl C. Baxter dies here Sunday
Earl C. Baxter, 75, died Sunday at Morys Haven, where he had resided the past three months. He had been in ill health for several years.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Seward cemetery, with the Rev. Earl T. Gunsolley officiating. The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral Home from 1 p.m. Tuesday to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Baxter, a retired farmer, made his home with a sister, Mrs. C. H. Barnes, at 3804 18th street before entering Morys Haven.
He was born Sept. 17, 1884, in Seward county, the son of Horace S. and Mary E. Baxter.
Surviving are three brothers, Bert Baxter of Los Angeles, Calif., Harold of Pirie, Ida., and Ralph of Columbus; and one sister, Mrs. C. H. Barnes, Columbus. His parents and one brother preceded him in death.
The Daily Telegram, February 16, 1961
BETTERTON--Rites Saturday for George Betterton
Funeral services for George "Mac" Betterton, 71, of 3009 16th street, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gass Funeral chapel.
The Rev. D. Lee Grace will officiate, and burial will be in Roselawn Memorial cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 a.m. Friday.
Mr. Betterton, a retired painting and decorating contractor, died Wednesday morning in Norfolk after an illness of two and a half months. He had been retired the last seven years.
A resident of Columbus since his youth, George McCullough Betterton came here from Kouts, Ind., where he was born June 24, 1889. His parents were Charles W. and Harriet Brumbaugh Betterton.
He attended schools in Indiana and Columbus, graduating from Columbus High school in 1909.
He was a past president of the Master Painters and Decorators Association of Nebraska, and was affiliated with Acacia Lodge No. 34, AF & AM, at Schuyler.
Mr. Betterton married Alma C. Almstrum on Nov. 26, 1914 at Grand Island. She died in 1942, and his brothers, Ben, Jesse and Ira, also preceded him in death.
Surviving are two daughter[s], Evelyn of Columbus and Harriet, Mrs. Richard R. Rupp of Mountain View, Calif., and three grandchildren.
The family suggests that memorials be given to the Heart Fund.
The Daily Telegram, March 2, 1961
BOSS--Alvia J. Boss dies; services at Monroe
Alvia J. Boss, 82, of Monroe died about 7 o'clock this morning at the Hoffmeister nursing home in Genoa. A longtime invalid, he was seriously ill the past week.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Evangelical United Brethren church, Monroe, with the Rev. I. M. Phillips in charge. Burial will be in the Gruetli cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral home from 11 a.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday, then at the E.U.B. church from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Alvia John Boss, a lifetime resident of Platte county, was born Jan. 25, 1879 near Monroe. His parents were John and Emma _________ [incomplete]
The Daily Telegram, March 13, 1961
KEATING--Infant Dies - Kelly Jean Keating, 2-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hart Keating, Rt. 2, Columbus, died this morning at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Gass Funeral chapel with the Rev. Fr. Joseph Eckelkamp officiating. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Survivors include the parents, Hart and Sandra Drew Keating; one sister, Druann; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Drew and Mr. and Mrs. Con Keating; and one great-grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Houston, all of Columbus.BAILEY--Child Dies - Christine Ann Bailey, 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Bailey of Grand Island, died in a Grand Island hospital Saturday afternoon shortly after she was hit by a truck. Her mother is the former JoAnn Pensick of Columbus. Besides her parents, the child is survived by two brothers and one sister, Danny, 5, Vickie, 4, and Michael, 4 months; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bailey of Grand Island, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pensick of Columbus; and one great-grandfather, Martin Anderson of Schuyler. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's cathedral in Grand Island. The body is at the Livingston-Sondermann mortuary there.
The Daily Telegram, March 14, 1961
KONWINSKI--Mrs. Rose Konwinski dies; funeral services Friday
Mrs. Rose Konwinski, 92, longtime Nebraskan, died about 7:45 a.m. today at her home, 1319 Ninth street. She had been bedfast for several years.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic church with the Rev. Fr. Armand Lubanski pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Fullerton.
Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Thursday at the McKown Funeral chapel where the body will lie in state after 1 p.m. that day.
Mrs. Konwinski, daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Herman, was born Aug. 12, 1868 in Michigan and came with her family to Platte county as a small child.
She was married to Joseph Konwinski at Tarnov on Feb. 15, 1886. They made their home at Tarnov for several years, then in Wisconsin, returning to Nebraska in 1914. They farmed in the Fullerton community for many years.
Mr. Konwinski died Oct. 15, 1946, and for the last eight years, Mrs. Konwinski resided in Columbus, where she was a member of St. Anthony's parish. She was a former member of St. Peter's parish at Fullerton.
She is survived by 11 children, Mrs. Anna Kurek, Henry and Joe of Silver Creek; Peter of Stanley, Wis.; Stanley of Shelby; Mrs. Mary Gunska of Harvey, Ill.; Mrs. Catherine Batek of Chicgo; Frank of Clarks; John, Stella and Tom of Columbus.
Also surviving are 47 grandchildren, 91 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Stella Zabrowske, and one brother, Stanley Herman, both of Thorp, Wis.
Two infant children, three brothers and six sisters preceded her in death.
The Daily Telegram, March 23, 1961
BERGER--John E. Berger dies; services on Saturday
John E. Berger, 81, of Rt. 2, Bellwood, died Wednesday in Morys Haven after an illness of six weeks. He had been a patient at the Lutheran hospital before being moved to Morys Haven 10 days ago.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gass Funeral chapel with burial in the Columbus cemetery. The Rev. J. Alan Justad, Methodist pastor, will officiate. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 a.m. Friday.
John Edward Berger, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Berger, was born March 15, 1880 in Butler county and resided on the same farm all of life.
He and Mabel Drawbaugh of Columbus were married June 30, 1909 in Lincoln.
Mr. Berger was a member of the Columbus Methodist church. In past years he held township and school board offices in Butler county.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Everett (Ruth) Haney of Rising City and Mrs. Dan (Mildred) Ditter of Monroe; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Louis and Rudolph; three sisters, Mrs. Theresa Kreizinger, Mrs. Minnie Lockner and Mrs. Mary Ebel.
The Daily Telegram, March 28, 1961
ENGEL--Funeral services Thursday for William C. Engel
Funeral services for William C. Engel, 88, well-known Platte county resident, will be at 1:15 p.m. Thursday at the Gass Funeral chapel and at 2 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran church, Shell Creek.
The Rev. W. H. Saas will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 am. Wednesday.
Mr. Engel, a resident of this community since he was a boy, died early Monday afternoon at the Social Center rest home, Osceola.
Born Jan. 15, 1873 in Douglas county, Ill., he came to Nebraska at the age of six with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George C. Engel, who located on a farm seven miles northeast of Columbus.
He was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran church, where he was confirmed, and served a number of years on the church council. He also served on the District 44 school board.
On November 30, 1893 he married Clara Rickert at St. John's church, the Rev. G. F. Mueller officiating. They lived on the Engel farm until moving to Columbus in 1951. Their home is at 3017 21st Street.
Mr. Engel is survived by his wife; son, Siebert of Columbus; daughter, Mrs. Otto (Katherine) Mueller of Monroe; six grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
The last of his family generation, Mr. Engel was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters. Two grandsons, Virgil and Orville Mueller are also deceased.
Memorials may be given to St. John's Lutheran church, Shell Creek.
The Daily Telegram, April 1, 1961
KIPPLE--Former Resident Dies - William Kipple, 78, of Inman, a resident of Columbus until 1940, died Wednesday at St. Anthony's hospital in O'Neill. Funeral services were held this morning at O'Neill. Mr. Kipple's sister, Mrs. Mary Kipple Hayes of Oak Park, Ill., and his daughter, Mrs. Polly Kipple Clippinger of Winfield, Ill., visited at the Gideon Braun and Walter L. Loseke homes here Friday on their way to attend the funeral. Another sister, Mrs. Martha Hewitt of Los Angeles, also attended the funeral.
The Daily Telegram, April 10, 1961
KELLEY--Dies Saturday - Mrs. C. J. Kelley, 89, a resident of Columbus the past five years, died unexpectedly Saturday in Sutherland. She was the mother of Mrs. L. E. Minette of Columbus. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anselm Catholic church in Anselmo, her former home.KUHN--Funeral services for John Kuhn on Tuesday
Funeral services for John Kuhn, 71, of Rt. 1, Columbus will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Gass Funeral chapel and at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran church.
The Rev. A. H. Guettler will officiate and burial will be in Roselawn Memorial cemetery. The body lies in state at the Gass chapel.
Mr. Kuhn, a longtime resident of this community, died Saturday in St. Mary's hospital. He had been in failing health the last three years.
He was born Jan. 27, 1890 at a German settlement in Russia and came to the United States with his parents, Valentine and Anna Lind Kuhn, in 1900. He attended Platte county schools.
Mr. Kuhn farmed four and one-half miles north of Columbus.
He was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran church and a voting member of the church.
Surviving are his wife, the former Flora Plugge, whom he married Dec. 12, 1917 at Immanuel Lutheran church; two daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Esther) Kucera of Columbus and Mrs. Leonard (Leta) Kment of Schuyler; one son, Eugene of Columbus; 10 grandchildren; five brothers, Phillip, William and Henry of Lincoln, August of Columbus and Gottlieb of Platte Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and an infant son.
The Daily Telegram, April 14, 1961
KANT--F. W. Kant dies; funeral services on Monday
Frederick William Kant, 72, of Rt. 1, Columbus, died Thursday afternoon at St. Mary's hospital after an illness of one month.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:15 p.m. at the Gass Funeral chapel and at 2 p.m. at Christ Lutheran church, the Rev. Martin Bornemann officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 1 p.m. Sunday.
Mr. Kant, a resident of Platte county for many years, was born at Albany, Wis., November 22, 1888. He was the son of Friedrick and Lena Kitchelt Kant.
Baptized at Albany, Wis., he was confirmed at Christ Lutheran church in Platte county, and there married Minnie E. Grotelueschen on Feb. 27, 1916.
He is survived by his wife; five children, Mrs. Ray (Margaret) Wilke and Mrs. Marvin (Hilda) Bakenhus, both of Leigh, Mrs. James (Mildred) Rickert of Richland, Elvin of Omaha and Carroll of Columbus; four brothers, Henry of Grand Island, Albert of Broken Bow, William of Kearney, Harry of Lexington, and 10 grandchildren.
His parents, two brothers and three sisters, preceded him in death.
The Daily Telegram, April 17, 1961
KRAMER--Dies - Relatives here have received word that Mrs. Clara Korte Kramer, a former Columbus resident, died Sunday morning at White Salmon, Wash.
The Daily Telegram, April 18, 1961
KANT--Kant Funeral - Funeral rite for Frederick W. Kant, 72, who died Thursday in St. Mary's hospital, were conducted by the Rev. Martin Bornemann at 2 p.m. Monday at Christ Lutheran church. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial cemetery. Pallbearers were William and Stanley Kant, Walter Korte, Eldon Loseke, Roland and Martin Grotelueschen.
The Daily Telegram, April 20, 1961
KUDRON--Brother Dies - Stanley V. Kudron, 50, brother of Ed Kudron and Mrs. Bill Lusche of Columbus, and Mrs. Charles Nickolite of Bellwood, was killed in a one-car accident Tuesday evening near Sioux City, Ia. Mr. Kudron, who had lived in Columbus as a boy, operated the West Fork Sand & Gravel commpany at Sioux City. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor, three children and three grandchildren. Another brother, Andy of Sioux City, and sister, Mrs. George Bice of Lincoln, also survive. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception church in Sioux City with Larkin Funeral home in charge.KELLEY--Rites held for Mrs. C. J. Kelley
Funeral services for Mrs. C. J. Kelley, 89, a resident of Columbus the past several years, were held April 12 at St. Anselm Catholic church, Anselmo, with the Rev. Paul Wacthrle, pastor, officiating, Msgr. F. J. Keller and the Rev. Hubert Spanel, both of Alliance, were also present.
Burial was in the St. Anselm cemetery, land which was donated to the church by the Kelley family. Her husband, the late Dr. Charles J. Kelley, is also buried there.
Mrs. Kelley died April 8 at the Sutherland hospital after a short illness while visiting her daughter, Mrs. Irvin Brownell.
As Catherine Ellen Queeney, daughter of James and Ellen Queeney, she was born April 5, 1872 in Whiteside county, Illinois, and at the age of six, moved with her family to Shelby county, Ia.
She and Dr. Kelley were married in Portsmouth, Ia., and they lived in Burlington, Riverside, Clare and Emmetsburg, Ia., Randolph, Neb., and Durant, Okla., during his years in the medical practice. Dr. Kelley died July 3, 1945 at Anselmo.
Mrs. Kelley and her youngest son, Charles, moved to Columbus in 1956. Here she was a member of St. Bonaventure parish, St. Anne's society, Legion of Mary, Christian Mothers society, St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary and other religious organizations.
She is survived by seven children, Mrs. Irvin (Marcella) Brownell of Sutherland, Mrs. John (Modesta) Kelly of Torrington, Wyo., Mrs. John (Rhoda) Mullin of Albion, Aloysius M. of Alliance, Mrs. Calvin (Mary) Burdick of Broken Bow, Mrs. L. E. (Angela) Minette and Charles H. Kelley of Columbus. Eleven grandchildren also survive.
One son died in infancy and she was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and two sisters.
The Daily Telegram, April 22, 1961
KOTLAR--Henry Kotlar, 74, of Rt. 3, dies of burns
Henry _. Kotlar, 74, of Rt. 3, died early this morning at St. Marys hospital with third degree burns over 99 percent of his body.
The man suffered the burns Friday afternoon when a gasoline can he was opening apparently exploded.
County Attorney and Coroner C. Thomas White said that the accident took place on the man's farm, about one mile north of U.S. Highway 81, on the Mason Road.
Mr. Kotlar apparently was burning a cob pile and was about 10 feet from the fire as he attempted to open a gasoline can, presumably to pour more of the substance on the cobs.
After being burned, the man reportedly walked to his house - a distance of about 300 feet.
The Columbus fire deparment's rescue squad was summoned to the house. The victim was sitting in a chair in the home. The squad removed the man to the hospital.
Funeral services for Mr. Kotlar will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bonaventure Catholic church with burial in St. Bonaventure cemetery. The Rev. Fr. Joseph Eckelkamp, pastor, will officiate.
Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Monday at the McKown Funeral chapel where the body will lie in state after 1 p.m. Monday.
Mr. Kotlar, a lifetime resident of this community, was born in Columbus Sept. 1, 1886, the son of John and Josephine Skorupa Kotlar. He received his education at St. Francis Academy, now St. Bonavventure school. Since 1902 he farmed near Columbus.
A World War I veteran, he served in the 680 Aero Squadron from Dec. 12, 1917 to Jan. 25, 1919, when he received his discharge at Long Island, N.Y.
He was a member of St. Bonaventure parish, the Holy Name society and the American Legion.
Surviving are three brothers, Frank J. of West Point, Leo of Orange, Cal., Ed of Santa Ana, Cal., and two sisters, Valeria J. Kotlar and Mrs. John Zipper, both of Columbus. His parents and an infant brother preceded him in death.
The Daily Telegram, May 8, 1961
KUMMER--Carrie Kummer dies; final rites on Wednesday
Mrs. Carrie M. Kummer, 88, of 2820 16th street, died early Sunday morning at home. She had been bedfast the last six months.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gass Funeral chapel with the Rev. Harold B. Taylor in charge. Burial will be in the Columbus cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Kummer, daughter of the late Louis and Sarah Wagner Hahn, was born April 8, 1873 at Easton, Pa. Coming to Nebraska as a child, she attended Polk county schools, and in July, 1908 she was married to Albert Kummer at Osceola. They lived in Polk county until 1916 when they moved to Columbus. Her husband died in 1936.
Mrs. Kummer was a member of the Federated church and Women's Fellowship, and also was a member of the Y Ladies for many years.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. C. Milton (Edna) Pittman of Columbus; three granddaughters; two brothers, John and Fred Hahn of Columbus.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Vern, and five brothers, Ed, Howard, Harry, Louis and Albert Hahn.
The Daily Telegram, May 10, 1961
JOHNSON--John T. Johnson dies today; services Friday
John T. Johnson, proprietor of the Johnson Radio shop for the last 40 years, died unexpectedly about 7 o'clock this morning at his home, 1823 14th street. He was 77.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Bonaventure [photo of John T. Johnson] Catholic church, the Rev. Fr. Timothy Healy officiating, and burial will be in St. Bonaventure cemetery.
Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Thursday at the McKown Funeral chapel where the body will lie in state after 1 p.m. that day.
Mr. Johnson, a lifetime resident of this community, was born in Platte county Nov. 4, 1883. He was the oldest of 13 children of Thomas H. and Mary Fleming Johnson. He attended District 44 school, St. Francis academy and the Columbus business college.
For some years he farmed and operated a threshing crew, and in 1921 he opened the radio shop in Columbus.
He was a past member of the Holy Name society, Knights of Columbus and Eagles lodge.
Mr. Johnson married Luella Morgan on July 10, 1917 at St. Bonaventure church, and she and seven of their 12 children survive him. The children are Iris of Beatrice, Mrs. Gary (Lillian) Altmanshofer, Mrs. Frank (Marian) Kohlund, Mrs. Milton (Angela) Swanson, Thomas and Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Poe, all of Columbus, and Donald, at home.
Also surviving are 15 grandchildren; three brothers, Phillip of Columbus, Edward of Omaha and Frank of Pueblo, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Gunderman of Atlantic, Ia., Mrs. Lillian Kluck of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Grace Riley of Minneapolis, Minn.
He was preceded in death by five children, Loretta, Francis, Robert, Rita and Richard; two sisters, Nell and Mary; four brothers, Art, Mike, Hugh and Joseph.
The Daily Telegram, May 29, 1961
JONES--Rites Wednesday for Oscar Jones
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gass Funeral chapel for Oscar Jones, 69, former Columbus resident, who died at his home in Council Bluffs, Ia., Sunday afternoon.
The Rev. J. A. Justad, Methodist pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Jones, an employe of the Union Pacific Railroad for 41 years, had lived in Platte county and Columbus during his early life. He moved away about 30 years ago.
The son of I. N. and Sophia Jones, he was born Jan. 29, 1892 in Fillmore county, and received his education in the Platte county rural schools.
He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
Surviving are his wife, the former Vera Foreman; daughter, Rita Mae; one sister, Mrs. E. B. (Marion) Sutter of Estacada, Ore.; two brothers, David T. of Huntington Park, Cal., and Clinton of Omaha.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, W. G. and Newton I. Jones, and one sister, Mrs. Muriel Smith.
The Daily Telegram, June 5, 1961
KOSMAN--Dies Sunday - Miss Anna Kosman, 67, a domestic at St. Mary's hospital since 1928, died Sunday night at the hospital. She was born in ___land in 1894, the daughter of Albert and Rosalina Kosman. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's hospital chapel with the Rev. Oswin Kemner officiating, and burial will be in St. Bonaventure cemetery. Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Gass Funeral home where the body will lie in state after 1 p.m. that day.
The Daily Telegram, June 10, 1961
JARECKI--Stephen Jarecki dies; funeral services Tuesday
Stephen Jarecki, Rt. 2, Columbus, died unexpectedly about 6 p.m. Friday at his farm home three miles south of Columbus. He was 89.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony's Catholic church, with the Rev. Armand Lubanski, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus cemetery near Duncan.
The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral home after 1 p.m. Monday until the hour of the service. Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Jarecki, a lifetime resident of this vicinity, was born Dec. 16, 1871 in Platte county. His parents were Valentine and Frances Jarecki.
He farmed in Platte county until 1920, then in Butler county on his present farm three miles south of Columbus. He had been semi-retired since 1933.
Mr. Jarecki married Angela Tryba on Nov 13, 1894 at St. Stanislaus Catholic church, Duncan, and they observed their 65th wedding anniversary some months before her death, July 19, 1960.
He was a member of St. Anthony's parish and the Holy Name society.
Surviving are six children, Emery of Lindsay, Dominic, Alois, Stanley, Mrs. John (Adelaide) Podraza and Mrs. Tony (Elizabeth) Zabawa, sr., all of Columbus; 32 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren.
Among the grandchildren are five religious, all members of the Order of St. Francis: Rev. Fr. Reynold Jarecki, Pulaski, Wis.; Sr. M. Joette Podraza, Waupun, Wis.; Sr. M. Imelda Jarecki, Colorado Springs; Sr. M. Dominic Jarecki and Sr. M. Daniel Jarecki, Albuquerque, N.M.
The last of his own family, Mr. Jarecki was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Frank and Mathew Jarecki, and three sisters, Mrs. Valentine (Eva) Czuba, Mrs. Bartholomew (Veronica) Tworek and Mrs. Mary (Hedwig) Borowiak.
The Daily Telegram, June 20, 1961
KRZYCKI--Mrs. Charles Krzycki dies; funeral services Friday
Mrs. Charles Krzycki, 52, of 1410 Ninth street, died about 4 a.m. today in St. Mary's hospital, shortly after being admitted there. She had been in ill health for some time.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic church, the Rev. Armand Lubanski officiating and burial will be in the Catholic cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral chapel after 11 a.m. Thursday. Rosary will be prayed there at 7:30 p.m. Thursday by St. Theresa sodality and at 8 p.m. by relatives and friends.
Mrs. Krzycki, the former Clara Torczon, was born March 7, 1909 at Tarnov, one of 13 children of Stanley and Anna Kula Torczon. She attended St. Michael's parochial school in Tarnov and Silver Creek High school.
On Feb. 18, 1928 was was married to Charles Krzycki at St. Michael's church, Tarnov, and they lived at Silver Creek before moving to Columbus. They have lived here 28 years.
Mrs. Krzycki was a member of St. Anthony parish, St. Theresa sodality, Third Order of St. Francis and the Legion of Mary.
Surviving are her husband; seven children, Daniel of Columbus, Mrs. Richard (Eugenia) Kroger of Battle Creek, Stanley of Aurora, Arnold of Valparaiso, Ind., Francis, Adrian and Anna Marie, at home; and four grandchildren.
She is also survived by the following sisters and brothers: Josie Barbara, Stanley and Leo Torczon of Tarnov; Joe of Platte Center; Jim of Humphrey; Mrs. Anna Brezenski of Columbus; Mrs. Cecilia Shotkoski of Genoa; Mrs. Mamie Komicki of Omaha; Sister Lambertilla, OSF, who taught at St. Bonaventure school the past year, and Sister Ephiphana OSF, who taught at St. Anthony school.
Mrs. Krzycki was preceded in death by an infant son, Paschal, her parents and one sister, Sister Honorita, OSF.
The Daily Telegram, June 23, 1961
KIRKPATRICK--One of oldest residents of Columbus dies
J. Fred Kirkpatrick, 96, of 2421 22nd street, long-time Columbus resident, died at 4:20 p.m. Thursday at the Lutheran hospital, where he had been confined the past four weeks with a broken hip.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Gass Funeral Home chapel and at 2
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p.m. at the Apfel-Butler Geddes Funeral Home in Grand Island, with the Rev. J. Alan Justad officiating. Burial will be at Phillips, Neb. The body will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home after 5 p.m. today.
Born in Illinois
Mr. Kirkpatrick was born March 6, 1865, at Colona, Ill., the son of James and Elizabeth Sharp Kirkpatrick, his father at that time serving with the Union Army in the Civil War.
He came with his mother, brothers and sisters, to Nebraska in 1878. His father had settled in the state that spring to make a home for them. They settled at the site that is presently the town of Cairo. Mr. Kirkpatrick attended school at Phillips, Neb.
In his younger years Mr. Kirkpatrick traveled extensively and for a few years resided at Trinidad, Colo., where he was employed as an assayer for a mining operation.
He also was employed in Los Angeles, Portland, Ore., Washington state, and many other cities and states prior to taking a salesman's position with the Barton Salt Company. He traveled for that company approximately 40 years until retiring for health reasons.
Prior to accepting his position with the salt firm, he spent a few years in British Honduras, where he was employed on a banana plantation.
Came Here in 1903
Mr. Kirkpatrick came to Columbus in 1903. His marriage to Mayme Plummer took place in Omaha in 1926.
He was a charter member of the Columbus Izaak Walton chapter, and in January, 1958, was presented a life membership by the chapter. At that time, he was one of the oldest active Izaak Walton members in Nebraska, and possibly the oldest. Mr. Kirkpatrick had also been active in Masons, Shriners and Elks Lodge.
Mr. Kirkpatrick is survived by his wife, Mayme; one brother, Sherman Kirkpatrick of Grand Island; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Dearing of Phillips and Mrs. Nina Potter of Grand Island; two stepsons, Roy and Milton Plummer of San Diego, Calif.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Plummer came to Columbus Monday because of Mr. Kirkpatrick's illness. He was preceded in death by his first wife, nee Eliza Fauvett, his parents, and two brothers.
Memorials may be directed to the Masonic Temple.
The Daily Telegram, June 28, 1961
McDANIEL--Floyd A. McDaniel, 81, of 1570 35th avenue, died late Tuesday afternoon at home. He had been ill for more than two years.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Gass Funeral chapel with burial in Columbus Cemetery. The Rev. Earl Gunsolley pastor of the Evangelical Free church, will officiate.
The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Mr. McDaniel was born in Atchison, county Missouri, on Oct. 14, 1879, the son of Adolphus and Lucy Ann Angel McDaniel. He moved to Jewel county, Kansas in his teens.
On Sept. 11, 1902 he married Delilah Ann Ballard at Mankato, Kan., and after homesteading in Oklahoma for one year, they returned to Kansas. In 1912 they moved to Columbus. An excavator and grader, Mr. McDaniel was semi-retired the last several years.
His wife died April 20, 1959, and also preceding him in death were an infant daughter, Opal; an 11-year-old son, Ernest, in 1917; one great-granddaughter, Vicki Schreiber, 11 months; his parents, six sisters and five brothers.
Surviving are three sons, Clyde and William of Columbus, Jack of Corydon, Ky.; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren; two brothers, Terry and Virgil of Council Bluffs, Ia.; two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Berkshire of Mountain View, Cal., and Mrs. John Skinner of Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Daily Telegram, July 29, 1961
KOWALSKI--John Kowalski dies; funeral services Monday
FALMOUTH, Mass. - Funeral services will be held Monday for John Leo Kowalski who was a popular pianist with big name orchestras in the 1930s under the name of Johnny Cole. He died Friday.
Kowalski, 48, moved to Falmouth 16 years ago. He and his wife Barbara, owned the Coonamessett Corners Restaurant for many years.
Kowalski, a native of Omaha, Neb., and a graduate of Creighton University, played with such band leaders as Tommy Dorsey, Vaughn Monroe, Guy Lombardo and Marv Davis.
He leaves his wife, his mother Mrs. Leo Kowalski of Omaha, four sons and a daughter, all of Falmouth; two brothers, Theodore L. of Omaha and Dr. Leo Kowalski of Salem, Ore., and a sister, Mrs. Rosemarie Sack of Omaha.
The family asked that no flowers be sent for the funeral mass at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church here. Donations may be sent to the Johnny Cole Musical Scholarship Fund, care of Falmouth Trust Co., to be used for a musically talented student at Lawrence High School here and for the school band.
The Daily Telegram, August 9, 1961
JANSSEN--Infant Twins Die--The infant twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Janssen, Platte Center, died at birth this morning in Lutheran hospital. Surviving are the parents, Edgar and Arlene Romberg Janssen; five sisters, Twila, Linda, Debra, Rita and Patty; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Janssen and Mrs. Estella Romberg of Columbus. Graveside services will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Columbus cemetery by the Rev. Henry Yurk, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, Grand Prairie. Gass Funeral home is in charge.
The Daily Telegram, August 28, 1961
JENNINGS--Dies--Mrs. Mary Jennings died Saturday morning at Morys Haven. The body has been taken to the Lavander Funeral Home at Albion.
The Daily Telegram, October 7, 1961
KAIPUST--Leo T. Kaipust dies; funeral services Monday
A former Platte county resident, Leo T. Kaipust, 58, Omaha construction worker, died Thursday in Omaha. He had been ailing for some time.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Catholic church, the Rev. Elstan Coghill officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's cemetery near Platte Center.
The body will lie in state at the McKown Funeral home after 1 p.m. Sunday, and Rosary will be prayed at 8:30 that evening.
Mr. Kaipust, son of the late John and Agatha Moritz Kaipust, was born March 7, 1903, at Platte Center.
He is survived by five sisters, Sister M. Elreda of Mishawaka, Ind., Mrs. Francis (Mary) Savage, Mrs. Herman (Anna) Keefer and Mrs. Henry (Pauline) Pensick of Columbus, Mrs. Leo (Julia) Gossman of Buffalo Center, Ia.; four brothers, Charles of Columbus, Paul of Omaha, Felix of Silver Creek and Carl of Des Moines, Ia.
Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
The Daily Telegram, October 23, 1961
JANES--Mrs. Lydia Janes, member of pioneer Columbus family, dies
Mrs. Lydia W. Janes of Los Angeles, Calif., member of a pioneer Columbus family, died Sunday after an illness of several months.
The daughter of L. W. and Phoebe J. Weaver, she was born March 28, 1888, in Columbus. She graduated from Columbus High school in 1908, and attended the University of Nebraska in 1915-16.
She was married to George Edward Janes of Los Angeles in 1922. Mr. Janes died Oct. 24, 1943.
Mrs. Janes is survived by a son, Edward, of Los Angeles; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothea Ripley of Lincoln and Mrs. Marguerite Brian of Columbus; and two brothers, Earl S. Weaver of Scottsbluff and Edward M. Weaver of Lincoln. Mrs. Brian had been with Mrs. Janes the past month.
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Adrian Krzycki, 18, dies of heart attack; services Wednesday
Adrian Paul Krzycki, 18, 1410 Ninth street, died unexpectedly of a heart attack about 1:45 a.m. Sunday at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic church with the Rev. Armand Lubanski officiating. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure cemetery.
Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Gass Funeral chapel where the body will lie in state after 1 p.m. that day.
A lifetime resident of Columbus, the youth was born here March 14, 1943, the son of Charles and Clara Torczon Krzycki.
He attended St. Anthony grade school, studied at St. Joseph seminary, Westmont, Ill., during his freshman year and completed his education at St. Bonaventure high school, graduating last spring. He lettered in football at St. Bonaventure.
Employed by the Gerhold Concrete company, he was a member of the paving crew working at York.
Surviving are his father; six brothers and sisters, Daniel of Columbus, Mrs. Richard (Eugenia) Korger of Battle Creek, Stanley of Aurora, Arnold of Hebron, Ind., Francis and Anna Marie, at home; three nieces and one nephew, and a number of aunts and uncles.
His mother died last June and a brother, Paschal, also preceded him in death.
The Daily Telegram, October 30, 1961
KUSH--Last rites for Dean Kush of Tuesday
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bonaventure Catholic church for Dean J. Kush, 25, 1318 Fourth street, who was killed Saturday morning in an airplane crash near Columbus.
The Rev. Cosmas Herndel will officate, and burial will be in St. Bonaventure cemetery. Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. today at the McKown Funeral home.
Mr. Kush, the son of Tom and Vera Stach Kush, was born in Columbus May 19, 1936 and attended St. Bonaventure schools.
He was employed as an electrician at the Behlen Manuacturing company.
On Oct. 16, 1957 he married Marilyn Keller, who survives him. Also surviving are two daughters, Karen and Maxine; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kush, sr., and three brothers, Eugene, Lawrence and Tom, jr., all of Columbus.
The Daily Telegram, November 6, 1961
JOHNSON--Sarah Johnson dies; funeral services Tuesday
Mrs. Sarah E. Johnson, 3203 8th Street, died about 6:30 p.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Hospial. She was 78.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Evngelical Free Church with the Rev. Earl Gunsolley officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial cemetery.
The body will lie in state from 5 p.m. today until noon Tuesday at the Gass Funeral home, then from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church.
Mrs. Johnson, daughter of the late Benjamin and June Orender Louden, was born June 10, 1883 at St. Edward and attended rural school in that community.
She was married to Alfred Johnson of Red Oak, Ia., on Nov. 1, 1899. They farmed at Albion until moving to Columbus in 1924. Mr. Johnson preceded her in death Aug. 8, 1959.
She is survived by seven children, Mrs. Art (Josephine) Spoonamore of Pierre, S.D.; Mrs. John (Martha) Deal, Mrs. Carl (Dorothy) Reinke, and Mrs. Leonard (Georgia) Parks, all of Columbus; Mrs. Francis (Eleanor) Stemper of Lincoln; Mrs. Joseph (Lucille) Liebig of Sterling, Colo.; and Wilbur K. Johnson of Roberts, Ida.
Other survivors include two brothers, John and U. S. Louden of Columbus; one sister, Mrs. Olive Jeffers of Hansen, Ida.; two half-brothers, George Cone of Lebanon, Ore., and Cecil Cone of Broken Bow; 31 grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were four children, Richard, who died in infancy, Mrs. Dale (Hazel) Tompkins, Mrs. William (Fern) Bell, Alvin Lyle, and also an infant sister.
The family suggests that memorials be given to the American Cancer Society.
The Daily Telegram, November 22, 1961
JACOBS--Peter Jacobs dies at 78, funeral Saturday
Peter Jacobs, 78, of 1704 16th street, died Tuesday evening in St. Mary's hospital. He had been in failing health the past six months.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Bonaventure Catholic church, the Rev. Cosmas Herndel officiating, and burial will be in St. Bonaventure cemetery.
The body will lie in state after 1 p.m. Friday at the McKown Funeral home, where Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. that day by the Holy Name society, relatives and friends.
Mr. Jacobs, a resident of Columbus the last 20 years, had been employed as a bellhop at Hotel Evans. Previously he farmed near David City for many years.
He came to Butler county in 1910 from Holland, where he was born June 1, 1883, at Gassel. His parents were Jacob and Mary Langen Jacobs.
Later returning to Holland for six months, he married Marie Voorter on Feb. 23, 1922.
In Columbus he was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic church and Holy Name society. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus at David City.
Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Bonnard (Helen) Shadle of Columbus; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. John (Lena) Sleddens of Columbus and Mrs. Pete (Mina) Pieters of David City; and one brother, John, in Holland.
He was preceded in death by two infant children, his parents, brother, Jacob, and two sisters, Anna and Dora.
The Daily Telegram, December 16, 1961
KRUGER--Mrs. Kruger, 73, dies in Schuyler
SCHUYLER — Mrs. Minnie Kruger, 73, Schuyler, died Friday at Memorial hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Svoboda Funeral Home, with the Rev. G. Richard Carter officiating, and burial will be in Fremont Memorial cemetery. Pallbearers wifi be Les Oberg, Clyde Cook, Art Becker, Howard Hookstra, Ed Asche and Irvin Keller. She was born July 21, 1888, in Dodge, the daughter of Max and Anna Loehding. She was married to Paul Kruger in Dodge. Feb. 18, 1907. They resided in Octavia before coming to Schuyler in 1948.
Mrs. Kruger was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Rebekah Lodge.
She is survived by two sons, Max of Schuyler and Richard of Klamath Falls, Ore.; three daughters, Mrs. Archie (Edna) Crocker of Columbus, Mrs. Floyd (Pauline) Franklin of Omaha and Mrs. Gerald (Irene) Graham of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Her husband and parents preceded her in death.
The Daily Telegram, December 30, 1961
BLACKETER--Rites Wednesday for Ted Blacketer
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the McKown Funeral chapel for Ted S. Blaketer, 54, who died Friday evening at his home, 2517 1/2 11th street.
The Rev. William Nollmann will officiate, and burial will be in Columbus cemetery. The body will lie in state at the McKown chapel after 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Blacketer was born April 1, 1907 at Lincoln, the son of John and Sara Stags Blacketer. A railroad worker, he lived in Iowa and Nebraska.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Smith, Columbus, and Mrs. Edna Gustafson, San Diego, Cal. His parents, three brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.