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Including residents and former residents of Buffalo County, Nebraska
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JANDA, Frank, 92, of Kearney, formerly of Loup City, died Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at Prairie View Gardens Retirement Home in Kearney
Services: Tuesday at Higgins Funeral Home, Loup City
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Loup City
Memorials suggested to the Loup City Community Center
Born Jan. 7, 1912, in Central City
Parents: James and Antonia (Kubera) Janda
Moved with his family to Sherman County, grew up there, attended Turkey Roost Country Elementary School; graduated from Loup City High School, 1930
Farmed with his father; at death of his father, 1934, took over the family farm
Married: 1939 to Luvona Sickels in Central City. She preceded him in death
Moved to Loup City, 1949; owned and operated J&L Cafe‚ and Hotel for 36 years; retired 1985
Had lived in Kearney for 41/2 years
Activities: was baptized in the Catholic Church in Central City, in later years attended First Baptist Church in Loup City; was an avid golfer and member of the Loup City Golf Club; was a former bowler, a member of the Elks Club, a honorary member of the Loup City Volunteer Fire Department, president of the Golf Club, a member of the Lions Club, a member of the chamber of commerce and director of the District 23 School Board; was presented a Key Award by the chamber of commerce, 1985, for contributions made to the community
Survivors include : son, Larry of Goodyear, Ariz.; also daughter-in-law, Kathie of Goodyear; and many nieces and nephews and their families
Was preceded in death by his wife, brothers, Joe, Winslow, Albert and Emil; and sisters, Anna Adams and Teresa Jackson
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JARDEE, Ila, 75, of Denver, formerly of the Pleasanton, Neb., area, died Monday, June 7, 2004, in Denver
Memorial services: Friday, Trinity Lutheran Church, Denver
Burial: Denver
Born Dec. 30, 1928, at her parents' home south of Mason City, Neb.
Parents: Anton and Anna (Klein) Maack
Married: Sept. 23, 1995 to Tom Jardee in Denver
Survivors include husband; sons, Troy Adamson and Mitchell Munn, both of Denver; daughters, Lynn Tinkle of Grand Junction, Colo., and Kandra Lewis of Denver; eight grandchildren; ands six great-grandchildren
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WENDLAND, Albert Eugene "Gene", 63, of Grand Island, formerly of Kearney, died Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at his home in Grand Island
Burial of cremains: Saturday, Highland Cemetery, Bertrand
Mortuary: All Faiths, Grand Island
Born Oct. 24, 1940, in Iowa
Parents: Albert and Ruth (Waln) Wendland
Graduated from Arapahoe High School
Military: U.S. Marine Corps
Survivors include: son, Jeffery of China; daughters, Jill Jurgensen of Lincoln and Jenny Thomas of Houston; his mother and stepfather, Ruth and Larry Fry of Farnam; brother, Darrell of Council Bluffs, Iowa; sister, Iona Cornelsen of Grand Junction, Colo.; and six grandchildren; also daughter-in-law, Eleanor Cho of China; and sons-in-law, Brad Jurgensen of Lincoln and Will Thomas of Houston
Was preceded in death by his father and sisters, Virginia and Carol
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SHADA, Michael Shane, 37, of Mesa, formerly of Minden, Neb., died Sunday, June 6, 2004, at his home
Services: Friday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minden
Burial: Minden Cemetery
Mortuary: Layton Funeral Home, Minden
Born July 20, 1966, in Minden
Parents: Lyle and Julie (Danielsen) Shada
Grew up in the Minden area; was a member of the Boy Scouts
Graduated from Minden High School, attended college for one year in Kearney
Employment: Burgess Well in Minden; later worked as a plumber in Minden
Moved to Arizona in October 2003, worked for Smith Plumbing
Activities: member of Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Minden; enjoyed all sports, lifting, movies, bowling, golfing and was a Star Trek fan
Survivors include: mother and her husband, Lyle Coglianese, of Tempe; and sisters, Rachel Pittner of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, and Nicole Christensen of Tempe; also brother-in-law, Michael Pittner of Eielson AFB; niece, Jaedyn Pittner; nephews, Kyran Pittner, Ely Pittner, Foster Christensen and Myles (Mac) Christensen
Was preceded in death by his father; brother, Ryan; and his grandparents
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SNYDER, Bernard L., 89, of Gibbon died Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at the Good Samaritan Center in Gibbon
Services: Monday, Godberson Mortuary, Gibbon
Burial: Kenesaw Cemetery
Born Feb. 5, 1915, on the family farm south of Denman
Parents: Rudolph and Goldie (Gerhart) Snyder
Married: July 15, 1936 to Bernadine McCall in Smith Center, Kan.
Survivors include: wife
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STOCKER, Victor, 63, of Loup City, formerly of Ravenna, died Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Saturday, Rasmussen Mortuary, Ravenna
Burial: Highland Cemetery in Ravenna
Born Dec. 14, 1940, in Sherman County
Parents: Fredrick and Wilhelmina (Kraemer) Stocker
Attended school in Ravenna, graduated from Ravenna High School
Married: Sept. 29, 1960 to Jean Hunsberger; lived in Ravenna
Farmed, worked at the cabinet factory in Ravenna and worked at West Co. in Kearney
Survivors include: sons, Randy of Shelton, Vaughn of Newport, R.I., and Shane of Cairo; daughters, Deb Bradley of Ravenna and Renee Fread of Kearney; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters
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CROWELL, Lora M., 89, of Lenexa, Arkansas, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Saturday, June 12, 2004, at Delmar Gardens in Lenexa
Services: Saturday, O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel, Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Memorials: to Crossroads Hospice, Kansas City, Missouri, or Delmar Gardens Nursing Home in Lenexa
Born May 24, 1915, in Arthur, Neb.
Parents: Ora and Nancy (Chapman) Bowers
Graduated from A.O. Thomas High School in Kearney, 1931; after high school, worked at a bakery
Married: Nov. 4, 1934 to James Crowell in Kearney. He preceded her in death
Lived on a farm one mile west and one mile south of Odessa
Activities: member of Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney for 60 years, taught Sunday school for many years, hosted Bible studies in her home; member of the County Extension Club and a volunteer at Odessa School
Survivors include her daughter, Marilynn Witkop of Leawood; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; also sons-in-law, Jim Witkop of Leawood and Fred Thornburg of Atlanta
Was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Colleen Thornburg; her parents; two brothers and four sisters.
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GILMORE, Robert R., 50, of Ravenna died Sunday, June 13, 2004, at Jennie Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow as a result of an auto accident
Services: later
Mortuary: Rasmussen, Ravenna
Born Feb. 14, 1954, in Denver
Parents: Richard and Yvonne (Jones) O'Bitts
Educated in Denver
Married: June 15, 1982 to married Angela Combs
Lived in Denver, worked as a truck driver; moved to Mullen, later to Ravenna
Survivors include his wife; sons, Cory and Jesse, both of Ravenna, and Shane of Englewood, Colo.; daughters, Yvonne of Ravenna and Chatty of Englewood; brothers, Don, Douglas and Randy, all of Colorado; and sisters, Valerie Quintanna of Mullen and Pamela Sabdos of Colorado; also grandson, Matt. Was preceded in death by his parents
Kearney Hub, 14 June, 2004
HUERTA, Helen M., 78, of Kearney died Sunday, June 13, 2004, at BryanLGH East Medical Center in Lincoln
Services: Thursday, First Baptist Temple, Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner, Kearney
Memorials: Kearney Baptist Temple and the Senior Hospitality Center
Born July 27, 1925, in Callaway to Fred and Zelma (Sjostedt) Albers
Attended school in Callaway; moved to Kearney, 1945' worked at Fort Kearney Hotel
Married: June 15, 1952 to Manuel Huerta in Holdrege. He preceded her in death
They farmed east of Kearney until 1978; opened the El Charro del Norte Restaurant in Kearney, 1974; owned and operated the restaurant, retired in 1993
Activities: enjoyed gardening, scrapbooking and spending time with family
Survivors include : son, Tim of Kearney; daughter, Benita Liberski of Yutan; and brother, Roger Albers of Kearney; also Tim's companion, Angelique Stryker of Kearney; son-in-law, James Liberski of Yutan; and granddaughters, Amanda and Amelia Huerta, both of Kearney, and Allison and Sarah Liberski, both of Yutan
Was preceded in death by her husband, a son, a daughter, a brother and a sister.
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REITER, Gary, 53, of Ravenna died Friday, June 11, 2004, from injures in an auto accident east of Cairo
Services: Tuesday, Ravenna United Methodist Church
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery, Ravenna
Born Oct. 26, 1950, in Kearney
Parents: Lester and Shirley (Pruner) Reiter
Educated in Ravenna; graduated from Kearney State College
Married: Oct. 25, 1975 to Robin Fox in Ravenna; lived in Ravenna
Was employed by Rockwell, Kearney; later by Sperry New Holland, Grand Island
Moved to Gainesville, Texas; was employed by Weber Air Craft
Moved to Chadron, was employed by Chadron State College; returned to Ravenna, July 2003
Military: National Guard for nine years
Activities: member of Grace Episcopal Church in Chadron; loved all sports
Survivors include his wife; sons, Michael of Ravenna, Eddie of Las Vegas, Nev., and Tanner of York; his parents, of Ravenna; and sisters, Vicki Schmidt of Ravenna and Linda Ward of Loup City
Was preceded in death by his grandparents and an uncle, Bruce Palmer.
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SHADA, Victor D. "Vic", 79, of Kearney, died Sunday, June 13, 2004, at Mount Carmel Home
Services: Wednesday, St. George Orthodox Church, Kearney Burial: Kearney Cemetery, military rites by Kearney American Legion Post 52 and Kearney Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 759
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner Memorials: St. George Orthodox Church, Good Samaritan Hospital Hospice or American Cancer Society
Born Jan. 28, 1925, in Litchfield
Parents: John and Helen (Karam) Shada
Grew up in Kearney, graduated from Kearney High School, 1943
Military: U.S. Army Air Corps, 1943-194, veteran of World War II
Returned from the war, attended Kearney State College, graduated, 1949 with teaching degree in industrial arts
Married: March 7, 1953 to Beverly Kenney in Grand Island
Was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years; retired, 1980
Worked at Bryant Elementary School for 10 years, then did volunteer work at the Kearney Police Department
Activities: member of St. George Orthodox Church in Kearney, Kearney Elks Lodge 984, VFW Post 759 and the National Association of Letter Carriers, having served as state president; was a blood donor for many years, donating more than 22 gallons; enjoyed gardening, fishing, and being with family, especially his grandchildren
Survivors include wife; son, Tim of Kearney; daughters, Kristi Korensky and Katie Ramsey, both of Grand Island; brothers, Tony and Leo, both of Kearney; and sisters, Victoria Applegarth of Kearney, Norma of Grand Island and Maxine Greever of Fort Worth, Texas; also daughter-in-law, Tracey of Kearney; sons-in-law, Dave Korensky and Kirk Ramsey, both of Grand Island; and grandchildren, Dan Korensky, Melissa Korensky, Kirsten Ramsey, Kane Ramsey, Megan Shada and Amanda Shada
Was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters
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SKILES, Ruth E., 96, of North Little Rock, formerly of Elm Creek, Neb., died Tuesday, June 10, 2004, at a convalescent home in North Little Rock
Graveside services: Tuesday, College Station, Texas
Memorials: the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Dallas, Texas
Born March 8, 1908
Married: Jan. 22, 1934 to Floyd Skiles. He died in 1974
Lived on a farm south of Odessa, Neb.
Moved to College Station, Texas, 1968; moved to North Little Rock for health reasons, 2002
Survivors include her sons, Allen of Independence, Mo., Gary of Clovis, Calif., and Newton of North Little Rock; daughters, Wilmet Marlatt of Roswell, N.M., and Patsy Korcek of Columbus; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
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MUCHMORE, Alva, 74, of Otis, Oregon, formerly of the Kearney, Neb., area, died Thursday, June 3, 2004, at a hospital in the Portland area
Burial of cremains: later
Born June 29, 1929, in Axtell, Neb.
Parents: James and Katie (Battreall) Muchmore
Attended schools in the Gibbon-Shelton area; graduated from Kearney High School, 1947
Military: U.S. Navy
Married: Dec. 31, 1951 to Eilene Pratt in Portland
Survivors include his sons, Michael, Patrick and Brian, all of the Portland area; brother, James of Springfield, Mo.; sister, Mary Yendra of Kearney; and grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 12 June, 2004
FIEDLER, Jacob E., 82, of Kearney died Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at Mount Carmel Home
Services: Monday at St. James Catholic Church
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery at Prairie Center
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Born April 10, 1922, near Poole in Buffalo County
Parents: Jacob and Agnes (Wiesen) Fiedler
Graduated from Pleasanton High School, 1941
Married: Aug. 9, 1966 to Esther Kirschner-Vokoun in Pleasanton
Farmed in the Prairie Center area; moved to Kearney, 1984
Acitivies: member of St. Mary's Catholic Church at Prairie Center, later transferred his membership to St. James Catholic Church in Kearney; served as a church trustee, was a Cedar Township board member and a member of Kearney Elks Lodge
Survivors include his wife; sisters, Virginia Merchant of Cincinnati and Alice Wenzlick of Kearney; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and stepdaughter, Janet Oates of Omaha; also stepdaughters-in-law, Jo Vokoun of Johnson Lake and Mary Vokoun-Miller of Grand Island
Kearney Hub, 19 June, 2004
COOK, Frank V., 54, of Kearney died Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at his home
Services: Monday, Horner-Lieske-Horner Mortuary
Burial: Prairie Center Cemetery at Haven's Chapel
Memorials to be designated later
Born Jan. 12, 1950, in Kearney
Parents: Vernon and Helen (Stange) Cook
Attended rural school north of Kearney; transferred to Kearney High School
Married: May 4, 2000 to married Violette Worley in Omaha
Was a maintenance worker at Target Department Stores in Omaha
In Kearney, performed maintenance at Wal-Mart and the Chicken Coop; retired because of failing health
Was baptized at Glad Tidings Church in Omaha
Survivors include his wife; sons, James Worley and Robert Cook, both of Kearney; daughters, Dawn and Rebecca, both of Kearney, Roseanna of Glenwood, Minn., and Angela of New London, Minn.; his father of Kearney; brothers, William and Robert, both of Kearney; sister, Elsie Reiners of McCook; four grandchildren; and stepson, Albert Worley of Kearney
Was preceded in death by his mother and an infant sister
Kearney Hub, 19 June, 2004
RASMUSSEN, Janet E., 64, of Pleasanton died Friday, June 18, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Tuesday, Grace Lutheran Church, Pleasanton
Burial: Pleasanton Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Memorials: Grace Lutheran Church or the Pleasanton Emergency Unit
Born Jan. 7, 1940, in Kearney
Parents: Edley and Ella (Bowman) Kegley; was a lifetime resident of the Pleasanton/Kearney area
Attended Hartman rural school, transferred to Kearney High School
Married: June 14, 1959 to Carl Rasmussen in Kearney
Was employed in the delicatessen department at Wal-Mart, retired, 2002, due to failing health
Member of Grace Lutheran Church in Pleasanton
Survivors include her husband; sons, Kevin and Keith, both of Pleasanton; daughters, Laurie Otto of Arapahoe and Lisa Hopkins of Wichita Falls, Texas; brother, Merle Kegley of Kearney; and sisters, Orpha Boody of Lincoln, Karen Axtell of Axtell and Joyce Hadwiger of Kearney; also daughter-in-law, Jane of Pleasanton; sons-in-law, Jeff Otto of Arapahoe and Scott Hopkins of Wichita Falls; sister-in-law, Alice Kegley of Kearney; and grandchildren, Zackary, Nicole and Kylee Rasmussen of Pleasanton, Brandi Rasmussen of Arapahoe and Brian, Austin and Colton Hopkins of Wichita Falls
Was preceded in death by two sons, her parents, a brother and three sisters
Kearney Hub, 21 June, 2004
McNAMEE, Mary G., 90, of Omaha, formerly of Kearney, died Monday, June 14, 2004, at Rose Blumkin Home in Omaha
Services: Saturday, Mount Carmel Home in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Born June 9, 1914, in Burchard
Parents: Martin and Maude (Mooney) Kane
Grew up in Burchard. Married: Dec. 19, 1929 to Robert McNamee. He died in 1975
Lived in various towns in Nebraska; moved to Kearney, attended Nursing School
Graduated from the Vocational School of Practical Nursing in Kearney in 1963
Worked with Drs. Wilcox, Richardson and Jester; was later a nurse and then charge nurse at Mount Carmel Home until she retired
Member of St. James Catholic Church, Kearney
Survivors include her son, Robert of Baton Rouge, La.; sister, Kathleen Wilcox of Springfield, Ore.; three great-grandchildren; and three stepgranddaughters; also grandsons, Robert of Jurreau, La., James of Jupiter, Fla., and David of Omaha; and granddaughter, Kristie Morrison of Omaha
Was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers and two sisters
Kearney Hub, 18 June, 2004
HAUSSLER, Carol, 70, of Kearney, formerly of Cozad, died Friday, June 18, 2004, in Kearney
Services: Tuesday, Cozad Christian Church
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington
Mortuary: Berryman in Cozad
Born Oct. 3, 1933, in Gosper County
Parents: Harold and Audrey (Warren) Huff
Married: March 26, 1956 to Bernard Haussler
Survivors include her son, Chuck of Cozad; daughters, Jolene Soncksen of Cozad, Tammy Hoselton of Eustis and Susan Henry of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters, Terri Anne Novak of Lexington and Shirley Eliker of Beaver Crossing; her stepmother, Lois Huff of Lexington; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
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LANDELL, James R., 75, of Shelton died Monday, June 21, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Mortuary: Godberson, Gibbon/Shelton
Services: Thursday, Shelton United Methodist Church
Burial: Shelton Cemetery, military rites by the Shelton American Legion post
Born Dec. 1, 1928, at Wausa
Parents: Nels and Hulda (Anderson) Landell
Survivors include: wife, Ruth Ann (Gates) Landell; a daughter, Joni Parker of Kearney; five sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Marlar of Lincoln, Lee and Renita of Shelton, Richard and Tammie of Shelton, Jay and Barbara of Hastings, Chris and Carrie of Salt Lake City; a brother, Jack of Wausa; and a sister, Glenda Folck of Bloomfield
Hastings Tribune, 24 June, 2004
LOWELL, Craig C., 45, of Kearney died Sunday, June 20, 2004, at his parent's home in Kearney
Services: Thursday at First United Methodist Church
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel
Burial: Prairie Center Cemetery at Haven's Chapel
Memorials: Disabled American Veterans
Born: Nov. 23, 1958, in Kearney
Parents: Clifford and Lona May (Howe) Lowell
Was baptized in the United Methodist Church in Minden; attended school in Minden, graduated in 1977
Military: U.S. Air Force, December 1977 - 1978; received a medical discharge
Graduated from Kearney State College in 1984
Married: Aug. 27, 1988 to Margaret Green in Minden. They were later divorced
Worked at several jobs in Kearney, North Platte, Lincoln and Omaha; also lived in Las Vegas
Was working part time as a salesman
Survivors include his parents; and sister, Leanne Josoff of Seward
Was preceded in death by an infant brother
Kearney Hub, 22 June, 2004
MARUHN, Bessie, 96, of Kearney, formerly of the Alma and Oxford area, died Saturday, June 19, 2004, at her home at The Homestead in Kearney
Services: Wednesday, Nelson-Harris Funeral Home in Holdrege
Burial: Oxford Cemetery
A memorial has been established
Born Oct. 6, 1907, on the family farm in Harlan County south of Alma
Parents: Bernard and Aurora (Blum) Kauk
Attended rural school south of Alma; graduated from Alma High School
As a young child, was a member of the Methodist Church in Alma
Received her teaching certificate at Kearney State Teachers College, taught school in rural Harlan County near Oxford
Married: April 21, 1935 to Henry Maruhn in Alma. He died Feb. 1, 1964
Lived on a farm northwest Harlan County near Mascot; enjoyed farm life
Family attended St. John's Lutheran Church in Oxford
Moved to Kearney, 1967; became a resident of The Homestead, 1999
Survivors include her daughters, Elaine of Lincoln and Jane Massey of Hastings; also son-in-law, Melvin Massey of Hastings; grandsons, Thomas Stitt and wife Carrie of Friend, Timothy Stitt and wife, Kristin Wyckoff, of Lincoln, Timothy Massey of Grand Island and Craig Massey of Kansas City, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Jessie, Jonie, Jalynn, Elizabeth and Joseph; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four brothers and four sisters.
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WATTON, Joseph H., 92, of Kearney died Saturday, June 19, 2004, at his home at Prairie View Gardens
Services: Wednesday, St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Memorials: Kearney Catholic High School Foundation
Born: March 2, 1912, in Shubert
Parents: Joseph and Anna (Schulenberg) Watton
Graduated from Shubert High School
Military: U.S. Army, 1943-1946, served in the Signal Corps during World War II
Married: July 2, 1946 to Alice Cully in Falls City. She died Feb. 19, 2002
Moved to Kearney in 1950; was employed as a construction foreman for General Telephone Co.; retired in 1977
Activities: member of St. James Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, Kearney Elks Lodge 984 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 759
Survivors include: son, Joseph of West Des Moines, Iowa; brother, Henry of Falls City; sister, Helen Hunker of Rulo; and two grandchildren; also daughter-in-law, Rhonda of West Des Moines
Was preceded in death by his wife, two brothers and two sisters
Kearney Hub, 22 June, 2004
WINGER, Marion T., 90, of Kearney died Monday, June 21, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Thursday, O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel Funeral Home
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel
Memorials: First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Born Oct. 9, 1913, in Brush, Colo.
Parents: Vern and Teena (Berry) Winger
Attended school in Brush, graduated from Brush High School, 1931
Married: July 2, 1935 top Opal Emmett in Denver
Farmed with his father in the Brush area; retired, 1977; the couple moved to Kearney
Activities: member of First United Methodist Church; member of a barbershoppers chorus for 20 years; enjoyed carpentry, gardening and electronics
Survivors include: wife; and daughter, Elaine Glasser of Kearney; also son-in-law, Marvin Glasser of Kearney; grandchildren, Brian and Kevin, both of Kearney; and sister-in-law, Ina of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
Was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.
Kearney Hub, 23 June, 2004
POLLOCK, John A., 80, of Kearney, formerly of Seward, died Monday, June 21, 2004, in Omaha
Services: Thursday, St. John Lutheran Church, Seward
Burial: Seward Cemetery, with military honors
Mortuary: Volzke Mortuary, Seward
Born: Feb. 11, 1924, in Ulysses
Parents: Francis and Clara (White) Pollock
Military: US Navy, World War II
Married: Aug. 22, 1948 to Dorothea Dittmar in Rising City. She preceded him in death
Was retired from farming and carpenter work
Activities: member of Seward American Legion Post 33, Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney and a former member of the Ulysses Fire Department
Survivors include: son, Steven of Phoenix; daughter, Katherine Peterson of Kearney; brother, Robert of Lincoln; and sisters, Mary Hall of Sterling, Kan., Helen Dunker of Seward and Marial Sanley of Ulysses; also his son-in-law, Douglas Peterson of Kearney; sister-in-law, Doris of Lincoln; brothers-in-law, Duane Hall of Sterling, Lyle Dunker of Seward and Jack Sanley of Ulysses; and grandsons, Trevor, Jason and Michael Peterson
Was preceded in death by his wife, parents; brothers, George, William and Marvin; and sister, Frances Vodicka
Kearney Hub, 22 June, 2004
WARREN, Ross A. "Red", 89, of Kearney, formerly of Overton, died Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at St. Johns Center in Kearney
Services: Saturday at Overton United Methodist Church
Burial: Overton Cemetery, military rites
Mortuary: Overton Funeral Home
Memorials: Overton Volunteer Fire Department and the Overton High School Alumni Scholarship Fund
Born November 7, 1914, in Sumner
Parents: Frank and Maud (Spellmeyer) Warren
Grew up on a farm in the Overton area, attended elementary school at District 8l graduated from Overton High School, 1933
Military: U.S. Army, 1941-1946, stationed in Hawaii
Married: Feb. 14, 1947 to Alvertus Moomey in Kearney
Retired from Plectron Corp. 1982; then worked as an electrician and handyman
Activities: member of the Overton Methodist Church, Overton Fire Department, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion
Enjoyed dancing, hunting and Big Red football; was a lifelong Overton Eagle Booster; enjoyed his children and grandchildren
Survivors include: wife; son, Jeff Warren of Kearney; daughters, Gayle Taubenheim of Amherst and Jana Burkey of Kearney; brothers, Donald of Greeley, Colo., and Cletus of Wichita, Kan.; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; also son-in-law, Tom Taubenheim; daughter-in-law, Betty Warren; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Warren of Kearney and Edith Warren of Greeley; and many nieces, nephews and friends
Was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.
Kearney Hub, 24 June, 2004
WILLIAMS, Doris, 82, of Johnson Lake died Tuesday, June 23, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Friday, Trinity Lutheran Church, Lexington
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Reynolds-Love, Lexington
Memorials: Emergency Medical Services at Johnson Lake or Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington
Born Nov. 26, 1921, in Cedar Township in Buffalo County
Parents: John and Augusta (Scherweit) Heider
Married: Aug. 28, 1940 to Chester Slack in Poole. He died in May 1977
During first marriage, worked at Safeway and Baldwin Manufacturing; enjoyed bowling, went to state bowling championships many times
Married: Sept. 5, 1981 to Jim Williams of Kearney; lived at Johnson Lake; enjoyed golf and bridge and continued to bowl; went to the state championships for more than 45 years
Survivors include: husband; sons, Larry Slack of Elm Creek, Steve Slack, of Swansea, Ill., and Dennis Slack of Riverton, Wyo.; sister, Gertrude Torbeck of Longmont, Colo.; stepson, Jerome Williams of St. Charles, Mo.; stepdaughter, Jeanne Crowl of Loveland, Colo.; and 17 great-grandchildren; also daughters-in-law, Dorine of Elm Creek, Sandi of Swansea and Linda of Riverton; stepdaughter-in-law, Mari Ann Williams of St. Charles; stepson-in-law, Dan Crowl of Loveland; and grandchildren: Michael Slack and wife, Michelle, of Lincoln, Michelle Riessland and husband, Daniel, of Riverdale, Stephanie Meurer and husband, Lance, of Parker, Colo., Sheila Morris and husband, Clint, of Franklin, Ind., Lonnie Slack of Riverton, Wyo., Leon Slack and wife, Lorna, of Japan, Aaron Williams of St. Charles, Sarah Williams of Connecticut, David Crowl and wife, Ingrid, of Denver, and Douglas Crowl and wife, Andrea, of Loveland
Was preceded in death by her first husband, parents and two brothers
Kearney Hub, 24 June, 2004
HERRMANN, Carroll C., 74, of Broomfield, Colo., formerly of the Kearney and Amherst area, died Monday, June 28, 2004, at BryanLGH East Medical Center in Lincoln
Memorial services: Thursday, 1 July, Berean Church, Lincoln; additional services Friday, Broomfield Presbyterian Church
Body was cremated
Memorials: Rocky Mountain Stroke Association, Littleton, Colorado
Born Oct. 2, 1929, in Amherst
Parents: Emil and Edna (Siebke) Herrmann
Graduated from Amherst High School, 1946; graduated from Kearney State College, 1950
Married: Aug. 24, 1952, to Marlene Martin in Kearney
Survivors include: wife; son, Rick of Broomfield; daughter, Kristen Heaton of Lincoln; brother, Lowell Herrmann of Kearney; and four grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, June Graham of Amarillo, Texas
Kearney Hub, 3 July, 2004
BERG, Lamont J "Monte", 63, of Hastings, formerly of Elm Creek, died Saturday, June 26, 2004, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings
Services: Thursday, Faith Lutheran Church, Hastings
Burial: Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, military rites by Hastings Veterans Organizations
Mortuary: Butler-Volland, Hastings
Born Dec. 29, 1940, in Marissa, Ill.
Parents: Ernest and Mildred (Einspahr) Berg
Married: May 5, 1966 to Helen Van Cleave in Grand Island
Survivors include: wife; daughter, Julie Kempf of Glenvil; brothers, Ronald of Golden, Colo., and Donald of Grand Island; sisters, Ruth Mary Lautenschlager of Grand Island and Evelyn Heiden of Kearney; and two grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 30 June, 2004
CHRISTENSEN, Jack F., 82, of Ravenna, Neb., died Monday, June 28, 2004, in Morrison, Colorado
Services: Saturday, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery, Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen, Ravenna
Born Feb. 25, 1922, in Genoa, Neb.
Parents: Joseph and Rose (Westbrook) Christensen
Graduated from Genoa High School
Military: U.S. Air Force
Married: Nov. 10, 1951 to Virginia Jareski in Genoa. She died in April. Lived in Spencer; moved to Ravenna, 1952
Worked for Northwestern Bell for 41 years
Was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Survivors include: son, Dana of Morrison; and sister, LaVonne Wake of Columbus, Neb.; also daughter-in-law, Vickie of Morrison; and grandchildren, Kara Harrison and husband, Nathan, of Littleton, and Kyle Christensen of Morrison
Kearney Hub, 30 June, 2004
LEITNER, Dennis D., 51, of Omaha, formerly of Kearney, died Monday, June 28, 2004, at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island
Services: Friday, Horner-Lieske-Horner Mortuary in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery, military rites by American Legion Post 52 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 759
Memorials: Good Samaritan Hospital Cancer Fund
Born Oct. 13, 1952, in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Parents: Gale and Evelyn (Hrouda) Leitner
Family moved to Kearney, joined First Lutheran Church; he was confirmed there
Graduated from Kearney High School, 1970
Military: U.S. Air Force, July 17, 1970 - March 25, 1974; veteran of the Vietnam War, served as a medical technician
Attended Kearney State College, graduated, 1980, degree in journalism
Moved to Houston, was the retail manager for Oshman Sporting Goods, retired 1986 because of ill health; moved to Omaha, lived there for the past 17 years
Survivors include: brothers, Jim of Omaha and Ron of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and sister, Linda Martin of Omaha; also sisters-in-law, Tracie of Omaha and Cathy of St. Petersburg; brother-in-law, Steve Martin of Omaha; nephews, Bret and Chase Martin and Aaron Leitner; nieces, Kelli Hasenjager and Rhonda Mobley; great-nephew, Scottie Mobley; and great-nieces, Emma Rae Hasenjager and Evelyn Mobley
Was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents
Kearney Hub, 1 July, 2004
LOEWENSTEIN, Lucille H., 93, of Mesa, Arizona formerly of Shelton, Neb., died Sunday, June 27, 2004, in Mesa
Graveside services: later; body has been cremated
Mortuary: Hansen Chapel of Prayer, Mesa
Born April 4, 1911, in Kearney, Neb.
Parents: Jess and Clara (Line) Mercer
Married to Dan Loewenstein. He died Aug. 14, 1990
Survivors include: daughters, Karen Wolfe and Linda Stevens, both of Mesa; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson
Kearney Hub, 30 June, 2004
WILSON, Ruth, 89, of Kearney died Friday, June 25, 2004, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center
Services: Wednesday, St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Memorials: St. James Catholic Church, Kearney
Born Aug. 4, 1914, in West Point
Parents: Frank and Julie (Patrowsky) Oliverius
Grew up in West Point, graduated from Omaha Central High School
Worked as a dental assistant in Omaha
Married: Aug. 13, 1941 to Robert Wilson in Omaha. He died in 2002
Lived in Omaha; moved to Kearney, 1951
Activities: member of St. James Catholic Church, Kearney, was active with the Altar Society; enjoyed her family, spending time at Johnson Lake, family vacations and traveling with her husband
Survivors include her son, Bob of Riverdale; daughters, Kay Downing and Nancy Larsen, both of Kearney, and Diane Duren of Lincoln; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; also daughter-in-law, Patty of Riverdale; and sons-in-law, Lorin Downing and Ron Larsen, both of Kearney, and Dan Duren of Lincoln
Was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers and three sisters
Kearney Hub, 29 June, 2004
SCOTT, Donald E., 50, of Kearney died Saturday, June 26, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Memorial services: Tuesday, Horner-Lieske-Horner Mortuary
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Memorials to be designated later
Born Sept. 5, 1953, in Holdrege
Parents: Edward and Lucile (Philips) Scott
Moved to Kearney at a young age, grew up in Kearney, graduated from Kearney High School, 1972
Worked for the city of Kearney Water Department for many years; was a custodian at the University of Nebraska at Kearney; worked part time at D&M Security; retired for health reasons
Activities: enjoyed fishing, friends and family
Survivors include his sons, James of David City and Jon of O'Fallon, Mo.; twin brother, Dennis of Malcom, Iowa; sister, Connie Schriner of Kearney; and a granddaughter; also sister-in-law, Denise of Malcom and two nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents and two nephews
Kearney Hub, 28 June, 2004
CLEMENT, Rosalie, 96, of Kearney died Saturday, June 26, 2004, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center
Services: Tuesday, First United Methodist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Memorials: St. John's Good Samaritan Center in Kearney
Born Feb. 12, 1908, in Osceola
Parents: Frank and Agnes (Swanson) Anderson
Attended country school; graduated from Osceola High School; attended Nebraska Wesleyan for two years; field of interest was education; began teaching school in Polk County; later taught in Tekamah, Stromsburg, Osceola and Kearney; taught at the Kearney Youth Development Center, Kearney Public Schools and in the Riverdale Schools
Married: July 11, 1934 to married Harry Clement. He died in 1962
Continued her college education; received degree in education from Kearney State Teachers College, 1958
Activities: member of First United Methodist Church in Kearney since 1952; served as the church librarian for more than 25 years, was instrumental in setting up the church library in its present area; was also very active in Bible study groups and the Open Circle Sunday School Class
Had been a member of PEO for more than 60 years; in Kearney was a member of Chapter EG; also belonged to Delta Kappa Gamma, Friends of the Library and the Kearney Area Retired Teachers Association
Had been a resident at St. John's for more than 10 years. While living there, was active in providing piano music for the rest of the residents; for many years, played for their church and memorial services; enjoyed providing piano background music in the dining room
Survivors include daughters, Carmen Chaney of Kearney and Cherie Wilson of Hazard; also grandchildren, Cheri McCormick, Mark Chaney, Mike Wilson, Carmen Hoelck, Barb Andrews, Susie Bonilla and Matt Wilson; and 23 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; a brother, Wayne; and sister, Ethelyn
Kearney Hub, 28 June, 2004
BROWN, Mary I., 75, of Fort Collins, Colorado, formerly of Miller, Neb., and Kearney, Neb., died Monday, June 21, 2004, at Hospice Life Centre at Columbine in Fort Collins
Services: private
Burial: Wauneta, Neb.
Mortuary: Goes Funeral Care, Fort Collins
Born Oct. 11, 1928, in Wauneta
Parents: Elmer and Winifred Kanost
Survivors include: sons, Edwin of Masonville and Terry of North Platte, Neb.; brother, Don Kanost of Broomfield; sister, Leona Vandiver of Littleton; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 26 June, 2004
MAYFIELD, Stewart, 87, of Shelton died Friday, June 25, 2004, at his home
Services: Monday, Shelton United Methodist Church
Burial: Shelton Cemetery, military honors by American Legion Post 297 of Shelton
Mortuary: Apfel-O'Brien-Straatmann, Wood River, Cairo and Shelton
Memorials: United Methodist Church in Shelton or the Shelton Rescue Squad
Born March 17, 1917, on a farm north of Shelton
Parents: Cleo and Millie (Ross) Mayfield
Was baptized at First Presbyterian Church, Kearney
Attended Districts 10 and 34 rural schools, graduated from Shelton Public Schools, 1936; attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha on a football scholarship
Military: U.S. Navy; enlisted February 1942; was honorably discharged
Married: June 20, 1942 to Charlotte Hall in Kearney
Employment: brakeman for the Union Pacific Railroad about 10 years; worked for seed corn companies for about 12 years
Farmed for 25 years in the Shelton and Wood River area
Activities: 62-year member of the American Legion Post 297 in Shelton; life member of the National Rifle Association of America; was also a member of the Platt-Deutsche Society and the Eagles Club of Grand Island; was an avid hunter and fisherman; enjoyed sports, especially Nebraska football
Survivors include: wife; son, Dan of Shelton, and sister, Laurene Helser of Kearney; also daughter-in-law, Gerda of Shelton; granddaughter, Sandra Mayfield of Omaha; and great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Colin Mayfield of Omaha
Kearney Hub, 26 June, 2004
HOUGH, Arthur D., 81, of Grand Island, formerly of the Miller and Kearney areas, died Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at his home
Graveside services: Friday, Grand Island Cemetery
Mortuary: Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home
Born June 10, 1923, in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Parents: Darius and Faustina (Daugherty) Hough
Married 1942 to Vera Cool in Phillipsburg, Kan
Survivors include: wife; sons, Jimmy of Grand Island, Donald of Kearney and Marlyn of York; daughter, Deanna Thompson of Poulsbo, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 1 July, 2004
BEHN, Maryellen, 87, of Kearney died Saturday, July 3, 2004, at Northridge Retirement Community
Services: Thursday, Horner-Lieske-Horner Mortuary
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Memorials: Faith United Methodist Church, Kearney
Born Aug. 3, 1916, in Broadwater
Parents: Lloyd and Lucy (Shoop) Wagner
Grew up in the Broadwater area, graduated from Paxton High School, 1936
Married: Nov. 26, 1939 to Walter Behn in Kearney. He died April 3, 1976
Activities: member of Faith United Methodist Church; enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren
Survivors include her sons, William of Brady and Willis of Kearney; daughter, Kathleen Pernicone of Fort Lee, N.J.; and brother, Lavern Wagner of Oregon; also son-in-law, Joe Pernicone of Fort Lee; daughters-in-law, Renee of Kearney and Linda of Brady; grandchildren, Dan and Greg and Jolette Samuelson and Drew, Ashley and Wyatt; five great-grandchildren; and nine stepgrandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two brothers
Kearney Hub, 7 July, 2004
CARRANZA, Jose "Joe", 74, of Kearney died Friday, July 2, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Wednesday, St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery, military rites by American Legion Post 52 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 759
Mortuary: Horner-Lieske-Horner
Memorials to be designated later
Born May 2, 1930, in Omaha
Parents: Pedro and Maria (Gonzalez) Carranza
Family moved to Kearney; he graduated from Kearney High School, 1948; attended business school in North Platte, graduated with an associate's degree in business
Married: Nov. 17, 1951 to Emma Garcia in Kearney
Was a resident of Kearney for most of his life, was employed in the maintenance department at Eaton Corp.; retired, 1995
Military: Nebraska National Guard for 25 years
Activities: member of St. James Catholic Church, Kearney Elks Lodge 984 and UCT; enjoyed golfing, traveling, playing bingo, spending time with family, and visiting with friends and neighbors
Survivors include: wife; son, Joe of Kearney; daughters, Emily Aldinger of Wilcox, Nancy Hermanson of Lincoln and Judy Grimsley, both of Lincoln, and Margie Clang of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brothers, Eusebio of Marydel, Del., John of Kearney, Gil of Grand Island and James of National City, Calif.; sisters, Catalina Castaneda of Sacramento, Calif., and Hilda Rodriguez, Josephine Rodriguez and Delores Antillon, all of Kearney; also daughter-in-law, Judy of Kearney; sons-in-law, Arlynn Aldinger of Wilcox, Lloyd Hermanson and Steve Grimsley, both of Lincoln, and Ron Clang of Colorado Springs; and grandchildren, January, Shaina, Andrew and Victoria Aldinger, all of Wilcox, Brianne Aldinger of Chicago, [another grandson who requested his name to be removed from this website], Justin and Tessa Hermanson of Omaha, Derrick Hermanson of Lincoln, Brett and Eric, both of Kearney, Amanda, Alyssa and Jenna Grimsley, all of Lincoln, and Brandon and Tasha Clang of Colorado Springs
Was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Atanacio and Emilio
Kearney Hub, 6 July, 2004
CARTER, Lorretta, 78, of Kearney, formerly of Norcatur, Kan., died Sunday, July 4, 2004, in Kearney
Services: Thursday, Pauls Funeral Home in Oberlin, Kan.
Burial: Norcatur Cemetery
Born May 25, 1926, in Norcatur
Parents: Frank and Agnes (Reid) Breiner
Married: March 15, 1945 to Eldon Carter in Norton, Kan. He died in 1998
Survivors include: son, Kevin of Johnson City, Texas; daughters, Carla Ogorzolka of Kearney, Nelda McCumbers of Atlanta, Linda Seablot of Benkelman and Carol Ann Kennedy of Colby, Kan.; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 6 July, 2004
ROGERS, Anne, 80, of Ravenna died Monday, July 5, 2004, at her home south of Ravenna
Services: Thursday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery, Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen, Ravenna
Memorials: the church
Born Feb. 5, 1924, in Crepe, France
Parents: Bruno and Claudette Jacabalski
Was educated in France, worked as an au pair
Married: July 28, 1945 to Lysle Rogers in Crepe, France
Lived in North Platte; moved to south of Ravenna, 1948
Was employed by the Good Samaritan Center in Ravenna for 23 years
Activities: member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Dorcas Society
Survivors include: husband; sons, Bernard of Denver and Dan of Ravenna; daughters, Jacky Gray of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Lauri Mapes of Minatare; sister, Georgette Benivides of Harlington, Texas; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 6 July, 2004
WRIGHTSMAN, Verda B., 85, of Kearney died Monday, July 5, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Friday, Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington
Burial of cremains: Greenwood Cemetery, Lexington
Memorials: the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department or the donor's local hospice
Born Aug. 16, 1918, in Lexington
Parents: Charles and Mary Louise (Robinson) Speak
Grew up in Lexington, graduated from Lexington High School, 1938
Married: Bernard Bonini and Charles Wrightsman, both of whom preceded her in death
Employment: at Dupont in Denver; Eastman's in Oakridge, Tenn.; Gulf Oil Co. in Tulsa, Okla.; and Lakeside Butter Co. in Minneapolis
Returned to Lexington, 1953; moved to Kearney, 1994
Activities: member of Berean Bible Church, was very active teaching Sunday school, singing in the choir, taking care of the altar flowers for Sunday service and Bible study; enjoyed being with her large family and attending family gatherings
Survivors include: son, Bruce Bonini of Lexington; daughter, Becky Johnson of Kearney; brother, Bill Speak of Bella Vista, Ark.; sisters, Verna Burgess of Grand Junction, Colo., Letha Gordon of Redding, Calif., Ruth Kiltz of Everett, Wash., and Ruby Kennedy of Alexander, Ark.; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; also daughters-in-law, Rose Bonini of Lexington and Kathy Bonini of Wood River; son-in-law, Scott Johnson of Kearney; and sister-in-law, Georgia Speak of Bella Vista
Was preceded in death by her husbands; son, Brett in 1999; her parents; five brothers; and three sisters
Kearney Hub, 7 July, 2004
HARTMANN, Howard Edward, 83, of Holdrege died Thursday, July 8, 2004, at his home
Services: Monday, First United Methodist Church, Holdrege
Burial: Prairie Home Cemetery, Holdrege
Mortuary: Nelson-Harris Funeral Home, Holdrege
Born March 20, 1921, in Amherst
Parents: Edward and Myrtle (Siebke) Hartmann
Married: April 17, 1970 to Rose Mary Larson in North Platte
Survivors include: wife; son, Dave of Juniata; brother, Marvin of Grand Island; sisters, Norma Mettenbrink of Grand Island, Lois Niemoth of Johnson Lake and Connie Haynes of Loveland, Colo.; four grandchildren; stepson, Mike Larson of Holdrege; stepdaughter, Roxanne Winheim of Bertrand; and five stepgrandchildren
Kearney Hub, 9 July, 2004