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BAKER, Gordon L., 83, of Kearney died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center
Services: Thursday at First United Methodist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Sept. 30, 1929, in Miller
Parents: Jess and Irene (Hess) Baker
Married: Sept. 30, 1947, to Helen Smith in Elm Creek
Survivors include his wife; son, Kent Baker of Lincoln; daughter, Karen Graeff and her husband, Norman, of Crookston; grandchildren, Tara Baker, Megan Baker, Keisha Andersen-Fries and her husband, Brett, Brady Graeff and his wife, Sandy, Jesse Graeff and Dillon Graeff; and great-grandchildren, Londyn Fries and Kali Graeff
Graduated from Miller High School in 1947
After marriage, lived in Miller then Grand Island
Military: U.S. Marine Corps, 1952-1954, veteran of the Korean War
After discharge, moved to Elm Creek, owned and operated Baker's Standard Service and Baker's Skelly in Elm Creek; moved to Kearney, 1976, and worked as grounds supervisor at the University of Nebraska at Kearney for 14 years; retired in 1994
Activities: member of First United Methodist Church in Kearney; former member of Kearney Elks Lodge 984 , served as exalted ruler in 1975-1976; Kearney American Legion Post 52 and Kearney Eagles Lodge 2722; hobbies included yard work, enjoyed attending dances with his wife
Was preceded in death by his brothers, Jess "Curly" and Melvin "Pete" Baker; and sister, Beulah Henderson
Memorials: First United Methodist Church Endowment or to AseraCare Hospice
Kearney Hub, 14 August, 2013
BROE, Matthew K., 86, of Elm Creek died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial in Kearney
Services: Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek
Burial: Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born Oct. 25, 1926, in Elm Creek
Parents: Thomas and Anna (Weaver) Broe
Married: 1945, to Betty Beavers at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek
Survivors include his wife of 68 years; daughter, Pamela Tool and her husband, Richard, of Elm Creek; son, Dennis "Joe" Broe and his wife, Connie, of Covington, Ga.; daughter, Cindy Schroeder and her husband, Mark, of Elm Creek; daughter-in-law, Marian Broe of Elm Creek; grandchildren, Trace, Tobian and his wife, Heather, and Tanner Tool of Elm Creek, Jeremy Broe and his wife, Carmen, of Atlanta, Ga., Justin Broe and his fiancée, Janelle Havelka, of Bellevue, Wash., Megan Broe of Omaha, Bridget Jones and her husband, Kris, of Kearney, Deziree' Schroeder and her fiancé, Dave Bredemeier, of Adams, Xan Bovill and her husband, Patrick, of McHenry, Ill., and Matthew Broe and his wife, Julie, of Grand Junction, Colo.; great-grandchildren, Brendan, Parker and Gracie Broe, Kellen Broe, Trista Tool, Aspen, Emerson and London Tool, Sebastian and Stephen Broe, Sailor Jones and Bree Bredemeier; sister-in-law, Opal Brodine; brothers-in-law, Raymond Hahn of Elm Creek and Dean Beavers of Kearney; and lots of nieces and nephews
Attended elementary school at Elm Creek Public School, graduated in 1945
Farmed in the community for 60 years
Activities: served on the Co-op Equity Board, Rural Fire Board for 55 years, Township Board, Elm Creek School Board for 16 years and the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery Board; longtime member of Knights of Columbus, a 63-year member of the Eagles Club, Elks, Lions and served as the leader for Hill Billy Baby Beef, the first 4-H club in Buffalo County; also drove the Elm Creek Public School bus for 15 years; enjoyed his wife, church and family; enjoyed early morning coffee with friends coffee mates
Was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Wilson; son, Ronald Broe; and granddaughter, Molly Broe
Memorials: Elm Creek Public School, Rural Fire Board or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Kearney Hub, 20 August, 2013
CARRICO, Leslie J., 69, of Carson City, Nevada, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Monday, June 3, 2013, in Carson City
Graveside services: Saturday at Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born June 21, 1943, in Norfolk, Neb.
Parents: L. Howard and L. Lucile (Harter) Carrico
Wife, Carol, died in 2008
Survivors include his daughters, Cyndi Carrico of Antioch, Calif., and Carol Carrico of Moss Point, Miss.
Worked as a correctional officer at the Nevada Department of Corrections
Was also preceded in death by his parents
Kearney Hub, 9 April, 2014
DAILY, Gerald D. "Bud", 87, of Kearney died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, at WEL-Life Assisted Living
Memorial services: Monday at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: Westlawn Cemetery in Grand Island
Born Oct. 11, 1925, in Scotia
Parents: Arthur and Alpha (Morrow) Daily
Married: Feb. 12, 1949, to Martha Meinecke in Grand Island. She preceded him in death
Survivors include his daughters, Judy Daily-Weiner and her husband, Ned, of Denver and Debra Trotter of Big Sur, Calif.; daughter-in-law, Deb Daily of Kearney; sister, Esther Smith of Tustin, Calif.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
Graduated from Scotia High School in 1943
Military: U.S. Navy, 1943 - 1946, served during World War II
Worked as a manager for Northwestern Bell Telephone for 38 years, lived in Minden, Chadron, Sidney and Grand Island; retired in 1986
Activities: loved to fish, golf, travel and watch Nebraska football
Was preceded in death by his wife; son, Steve Daily; granddaughter, Brynn Daily; son-in-law, Richard Trotter; brother, Roland; and sisters, Margaret, Mildred and Helen
Memorials: AseraCare Hospice in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 10 August, 2013
DAVIS, Marianne, 78, of Elm Creek died Monday, July 29, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Friday at First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Elm Creek Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born Jan. 31, 1935, on the family farm in Springview
Parents: Henry and Fannie (Shelburne) Gillaspie
Married: 1950, to William Hauff. He preceded her in death
Married: June 20, 1976, to Homer Davis Jr.
Survivors include her loving husband; daughter, Kelly Hauff of Kearney; son, Michael Hauff and his wife, Sally, of Kearney; grandchildren, Heather Walters and her husband, Matthew, of Michigan, Adriane Juel and her significant other, Eric Johnson, of Minden and Nathan Juel, Brandon Hauff and his wife, Jackie, and Lindsay Abegglen and her husband, Jordan, all of Kearney; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Audrey Walters of Michigan; sisters, Elinor Wendelin of Crete and Ardith Kalberg and her husband, DeWayne, of Overland Park, Kan.; and brothers, Gerald Gillaspie and his wife, Pat, of Aurora and Richard Gillaspie and his wife, Karen, of Lincoln
Received her education in Springview and Hastings
Activities: loved reading, enjoyed RV'ing through much of the United States; enjoyed cooking ans sewing; loved God and her family
Was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; sisters, Helen McNamee and Jeannie Paiva; brothers, Bill, Jim and Norman Gillaspie; and nephews, Michael Wendelin, Scott Paiva and Mark Chambers
Kearney Hub, 31 July, 2013
DRAKE, Fay L., 78, of Kearney died Monday, July 29, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Graveside services: Thursday at Litchfield Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born Oct. 31, 1934, in Berwyn
Parents: Richard and Katheryn (Smith) Ward
Married: Jan. 18, 1953, to James Drake in Berwyn. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her son, James and his wife, Mindy, of Kearney; daughter, Jolene Drake of Kearney; brother, Glen D. Ward and his wife, Jessie, of Alliance; sisters, Dixie L. Jensen of Holdrege and Irene Neumann of McCook; sister-in-law, Elda Ward of Broken Bow; grandchildren, Gypsy, Heather, Jacoby and Dylan; great-grandchildren, Myka, Jaxson, Jaela and Caidynn; and several nieces and nephews
After marriage, lived in Berwyn, Broken Bow and Kearney; worked at Carothers Hospital, J.C. Penney, Broken Bow State Bank, and the lunch rooms at the junior-senior high and Kenwood Elementary School in Kearney
Activities: member of First United Methodist Church at Berwyn and Kearney, Kearney Methodist Woman's Church Circle and Berwyn Rebekah Lodge, was a past noble grand in 1956
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, James Ward; and brothers-in-law, Fred Neumann and Dick Jensen
Kearney Hub, 31 July, 2013
EGGE, Jackson L., 15, of Overton, formerly of Kearney, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney as a result of a motor vehicle accident near Overton
Services: Wednesday at New Life Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Jan. 19, 1998, in Kearney
Parents: Tammie Egge and Craig Carter
Survivors include his mother, Tammie Young and Dale Wendland of Overton; father, Craig Carter and his wife, Colleen, of Charlotte, N.C.; twin brother, Jakob Egge of Overton; grandparents, Dennis and Cinda Egge of Kearney, Rikki Marymontz of Hutchinson, Kan., and Dick Carter of Scottsbluff; great-grandmother, Twila O'Brien of Kearney; great-grandfather, Wayne Meyer of Minden; and aunt and uncle, Bo and Michelle Egge and their children, Arica, Amanda, Cole and Nadalynn of Kearney
Grew up in Kearney, attended school through the ninth grade; moved with his family to to Overton, was a 10th-grader at Overton High School
Activities: loved fishing, hunting, dirt bikes and racing cars with his grandpa; enjoyed time with his best friend, Micheal; had a special bond with his mother
Was preceded in death by his brother, Jared Rowedder in 2005; grandmother, Ada Meyer; great-grandfathers, Gerald O'Brien and Dale Egge; great-grandmothers, Kathrine DeMay and Rowena Carter; and cousins, Debbie Gant and Jerry Gant
Kearney Hub, 20 August, 2013
EVANS, Wanda L., 91, of North Platte died Saturday, July 27, 2013, at her home
Services: Wednesday at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte
Burial: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell
Born Aug. 1, 1921, in Kearney
Parents: Burt and Mabel (Bowker) Dady
Married: Feb. 13, 1943, to Claude E. Evans in Lincoln. He died in 1994
Survivors include her daughters, Kay Lucas and her husband, Don, and Karen Carstensen and her husband, Tim, all of North Platte; sister, Ardella Roberts of Kearney; brothers, LeRoy Dady and Gale Dady and his wife, Ollie, all of Kearney, and Milan Dady of Omaha; grandchildren and their spouses, Ty and Jackie Lucas, Jessica Carstensen and Kate Carstensen, all of North Platte, Kristina and Terry Fesler of Eagle, Idaho, and Dan and Tina Carstensen of Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Finn and Max Lucas, Gabe, Belle and Crew Fesler, Kadan, Gavin and Evan Carstensen and Ciara MacMillan; loving friend, Vickie Johnson; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
Graduated from Kearney High School with the class of 1938; worked as a secretary and helped at the Dady Cafe
After marriage, lived in Kearney, moved to North Platte, 1955; purchased Swans Furniture there, still a family business
Activities: member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Goodfellow Shoe Fund, lifetime member of the PTA and was an active leader of Campfire Girls; was the family photographer; a Husker football fan; enjoyed sending cards to family and friends; especially enjoyed her family
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; infant daughter, Carol Sue; and sisters, Iola Johnson and Gwendolen Bruns
Her nephew, the Rev. Wayne Roberts, will officiate at her service
Memorials: North Platte Public Schools Foundation or to the Goodfellow Shoe Fund
Kearney Hub, 30 July, 2013
FIELDGROVE, Jane E., 63, of Loup City died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, at Jennie Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow
Memorial services: Monday at the Congregational Church in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born Jan. 19, 1950, in Hinsdale, Ill.
Parents: Edwin and Dorothea (Klinkman) Olson
Married: April 2, 1970, to Franklin "Bud" Fieldgrove in Kearney. He died Aug. 27, 2002
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Calvin and Barb Fieldgrove of Loup City; daughters and sons-in-law, Dodie Fieldgrove of Lincoln, Amy and Loran Nehls of Madison, Sarah and Frank Johns of North Platte and Karen and Joshua Oels of Broken Bow; 10 grandchildren; brother, Fred Olson of San Diego; and sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Leslie Karel of Ravenna
Moved to Nebraska in April 1965 from Downers Grove, Ill.; graduated from Ravenna High School in 1969
After marriage, lived in Ravenna; moved to Pleasanton in 1985 and to Loup City in 1987, was a housewife and a CNA at Rose Lane Nursing Home for four years; moved to Westside Park after her husband passed away
Was preceded in death by her husband and parents
Kearney Hub, 16 August, 2013
FRAZER, Helen M. Haase, 92, of Kearney, Neb., died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, in Fresno, California
Memorial services: Friday at First Baptist Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Sept. 16, 1920, on a farm near Amherst
Parents: John and Grace (Davis) Haase
Married: Aug. 3, 1940, to Ellis Frazer. He preceded her in death
Married: 2004, to Jack W. Smith
Survivors include her son, Greg Frazer and his wife, Karen, of Clovis, Calif.; daughters, Candace Wilken of Franklin, Tenn., and Pamela Lawrence and her husband, David, of Fort Pierce, Fla.; former daughter-in-law, Alix Frazer; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. While married to Jack, her extended family included four sons and five grandchildren
Grew up in Kearney, graduated from Kearney High School, 1937; attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney for a short time
Was employed as secretary to Guy Henninger, the county attorney at the time, and relocated to Lincoln with him when he became the adjutant general of the Nebraska National Guard; returned to Kearney after marriage with Ellis, worked for U.S. Engineers during the Air Base construction, transferred to base headquarters as secretary to the commanding officer and adjutant; retired in 1946 to Kearney, raised their family; later moved to Summer Haven Lake, south of Kearney; was together with Jack for nine years
Activities: long-time member of First Baptist Church, served as president of ABWM and president of Circles, also served as a church clerk for nine years, member of the Trustees Board, Deaconess Board, Memorial Committee, Building Finance Committee and choir, and was a Sunday school teacher; volunteered for the American Red Cross and Hospice; member of the Senior Bowling League and Buffalo Ridge Ladies Golf Association and was a senior center volunteer; hobbies included golf, bowling, various card games and reading
Was preceded in death by her husband Ellis and son Larry Frazer
Memorials: First Baptist Church or the Senior Hospitality Center
Kearney Hub, 7 August, 2013
GRIM, Danny C., 69, of Kearney died Thursday, July 4, 2013, at his home near Kearney
Memorial services: Aug. 3 at First Baptist Church
Inurnment: columbarium at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Feb. 27, 1944, in Sargent
Parents: Vandell and Emma Lou (Metcalf) Grim
Married: April 6, 1968, to Sandra "Sandy" L. Williams. She died in February 2013
Survivors include his son, Wade and his wife, Mindi, and their children, Haley and Molly, all of Omaha; daughter, Wendy Grim of Lincoln; grandson, Mario Grim of Kearney; sisters, LouWana Mills and her husband, Gordon, of Adams, Judy Williams of Gothenburg and Iris Hofling and her husband, Greg, of Sioux City, Iowa; brothers, Don Grim and his wife, Pat, of Central City, Brent Grim and his wife, Melody, of St. Libory and Brad Grim and his wife, Marcia, of Grand Island; sister-in-law, Judy King and her husband, Larry, of Kearney; several nieces, nephews and relatives; and friends to numerous to count
Grew up in Sargent and graduated from Sargent High School in 1962
Worked at Jensen Service Station in Sargent for two years; then attended Kearney State College for one year
Military: U.S. Army; attained the rank of sergeant, served as a Green Beret in the 7th Special Forces Group; discharged in May 1967
Managed Harding Glass branches in Greeley and Kearney, eventually became the vice president of northern operations for Harding Glass, overseeing 17 branches in four states; left Harding Glass and went into business with a partner opening a State Glass branch in Kearney, later purchased it and re-opened it as Kearney Glass; sold the business to his nephew and retired in 2007, but continued at Kearney Glass until his cancer diagnoses, 2012
Activities: enjoyed camping with his family, boating, fishing, hunting, and golfing; loved flying his planes, and traveling on his Goldwing trike
Was preceded in death by his wife in February 2013; his parents and Sandy's parents; brother-in-law, Jim Williams; and nephew, Stephen Grim
Kearney Hub, 31 July, 2013
HORN, Geraldine M. "Gerry", 89, of Omaha, formerly of Kearney, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha
Services: Monday at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born April 20, 1924, in Miller
Parents: Marx F. and Mazzy L. (Gibbons) Brandt
Married: March 8, 1943, to Les Horn in North Platte
Survivors include her husband; daughter, Lana Christensen and her husband, Mike, of Omaha; grandchildren, Brad Brandt and his wife, Sharon, Kylee Best and C.J. Brandt and his wife, Tina, all of Kearney, Cortney Christensen of Gladstone, Mo., and Shanna Gillming and her husband, Randy, of Litchfield; stepdaughter, Debbie Wagner of Omaha; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and sister, Carol Poulson and her husband, Orie, of Kearney
Attended school in Miller, was a graduate of Miller High School in 1942; attended secretarial school in Olympia, Wash.
After husband's discharge from the U.S. Army in 1945, moved to Kearney; worked as a clerk at the ABC Drug Store and later in the Veterans Service Office, retired in 1979
Activities: member of the Methodist Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Eastern Star in Overton and the Kearney Does
Was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Brandt Owens; three brothers; and two sisters
Kearney Hub, 17 August, 2013
LEGATES, Rose Lee, 78, of Kearney died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Saturday at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Born Feb. 25, 1934, in St. Mary's, W.Va.
Parents: Herman and Mary Farson
Married: July 1, 1957, to Charles Legates Jr. in Blair
Survivors include her husband; sons, John Legates and his wife, Jennifer, of Grand Island and Gary Legates and his wife, Jamie, and Charles E. Legates and his wife, Glenda, all of Kearney; daughters, Naomi Schwarz and her husband, Tony, Connie Blankenship and her husband, Brian, and Bonnie Volker and her husband, Bill, all of Kearney; grandchildren, Bryan Schwarz, Hannah and Isaiah Legates, Jared Blankenship and Samantha and Drew Volker; sisters, Frances Farson and Janice Farson, both of West Virginia; brothers, Phillip Farson and Raymond Farson, both of West Virginia; and several nieces and nephews
Worked as a waitress for several years, later owned and operated Legates Home Cafe in Wilsonville
Activities: was very active in her children's lives; hobbies included crafts, cake decorating, camping and fishing; member of First Baptist Church in Wilsonville
was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Charlotte Legates; and sister, Caroline Sue Farson
Kearney Hub, 16 August, 2013
LIM, Victoria A., 2 months, of Kearney died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013, at the Children's Hospital in Omaha
Services: Wednesday, Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born May 24, 2013, in Kearney
Parents: Boulee and Linda Lim
Survivors include her parents of Kearney; brother, Jaden Lim of Kearney; paternal grandparents, Khim Lim and Hong Lo of Norfolk; maternal grandparents, Meng Sok and Thea Song of Phnom Penh, Cambodia; uncles, Henry Lim of Aurora, Colo., and Bunly Meng of Phnom Penh; and aunt, Linna Meng of Phnom Penh
Kearney Hub, 17 August, 2013
LUCE, Roma "Jean", 78, of Ravenna died Friday, July 26, 2013, at Good Samaritan Center in Ravenna
Services: Tuesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born April 23, 1935, in Cairo
Parnets: James and Lula (Dibbern) Ruzicka
Married: Dec. 30, 1954, to Elwood "Woody" Luce in Cairo
Survivors include her husband; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Robin Luce of Plano, Texas, and Ron and Bobbie Luce of Utica; grandchildren and spouses, Andy and Cathy Luce of Columbus, Paul and Kari Luce of Hickman, Brad and Chelsea Luce of York and Nick Luce and Carly Luce, both of Plano; and great-grandchildren, Maggie, Charlie, Carter and Aimee
Was educated at Cairo Public Schools and graduated from Cairo High School in 1953
After marriage, lived Poole; was a member of the Majors Neighborhood Club
Worked as a bookkeeper for Ravenna Propane, Nebraska Propane and Farmers Co-op in Ravenna; retired and moved to Ravenna in 2006, volunteered with the Ravenna Library Reading Buddy Program, made daily visits to Good Samaritan Center in Ravenna; was an active TOPS member, enjoyed playing cards with friends; member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, taught Sunday school and Vacation Bible School and was a member of many Bible classes
Was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Bonnie Dallegge
Kearney Hub, 29 July, 2013
LUEBBERT, Ellen M. (Stafford), 33, of Kearney, Neb., died Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Seattle, Washington
Memorial service: Aug. 19 at New Life Church in Kearney
Born April 25, 1980, in Plainwell, Mich.
Parents: Malcolm and Wendy (Wood) Stafford of Otsego, Mich.
Married: Dec. 1, 2001, to Timothy Luebbert
Survivors include her husband, three sons and a daughter: Evan, Karenna, Elijah, and Elliott; her parents, two sisters and two brothers, Sarah Greene and her husband, Jason, Mark Stafford and his wife, Janet, Amanda Blekes Nadohou and her husband, Jean Richard, and Daniel Stafford
Completed her degree in Spanish and international business at Western Michigan University; worked in human resources in several locations throughout the U.S. and in Japan
Activities: loved to travel and visited many countries; lived in Spain and Japan for some time; was an active community member and was often found serving in her church and other organizations; deeply loved her family
Memorials: her children's education
Kearney Hub, 10 August, 2013
MANDIGO, Sylvia Aden Cupit Stout, 93, of Kelseyville, California, died Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at Orchard Park Care Home in Clear Lake, California
Memorial services: Friday, August 9, Lakeport Christian Center in Kelseyville
Burial: Kelseyville Cemetery
Born April 25, 1920, near Hazard, Neb.
Parents: W. Spencer and Mabel (Criffield) Aden
Married: Oct. 31, 1938, to William Cupit in Kearney, Neb.
Married George Stout. He preceded her in death
Married Guilford Mandigo. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her grandson, Robert G. Cook and his wife, Aleta, and their children, Benjamin and Allison, of San Mateo; sisters, Erma Pantano of Sunnyvale and Thelma Wise of Kearney; son-in-law, Robert C. Cook of Foster City; and many nieces and nephews
Grew up in Hazard, Gering and Kearney; graduated from Kearney Longfellow High School in 1938
Was preceded in death by her husbands; daughter, Kenda Cupit Cook; son, Billy Cupit; and brothers, Wayne and Howard Aden
Kearney Hub, 13 August, 2013
McBRIDE, Erma D., 82, of Kearney, formerly of Minden, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center
Memorial services: Saturday at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral Chapel
Born Sept. 17, 1930, in rural Cheyenne County
Parents: Edwin and Leona (Chapman) Rihn
Married: Dec. 28, 1952, to Robert L. McBride in Gurley. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her daughters, Julie Herring and her husband, Robert, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Robbie Wimmer and Sandra McBride and her husband, Bruce Chapman, all of Lincoln; son, Kurt McBride and his wife, Luann, of Cozad; grandchildren, Matthew Herring and his fiancée, Kaitlin Collins, of Fort Worth, Brian McBride and his partner, Kate Hares, of Auburn, N.Y., Adam Pedersen and his wife, Kacey, of Lincoln, Austin Pedersen and his wife, Sarah, of Washington, D.C., Corey Rudnick and husband, Dan, of Lincoln and Sarah Pedersen of Fort Collins, Colo.; great-grandchildren, Jess Rudnick and Maximus Pedersen, both of Lincoln, and Hunter Martin of Auburn; brother, Keith Rihn and his wife, Joann, of El Paso, Texas; brother-in-law, Richard "Dick" McBride and his wife, Kay Lyn, of Minden; and sister-in-law, Pam McBride of Minden
Graduated from Sidney High School in 1948, attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln
Activities: member of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women in Minden, Extension Club, Mrs. Jaycees and several bridge clubs; enjoyed following her children's and grandchildren's activities; also enjoyed corresponding with family friends, and time spent with friends
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; parents-in-law, Julius and Isabel McBride; brothers and sisters-in-law, Erwin and Lois Rihn, Herb and Carolyn Rihn, James McBride, Patricia Petersen and Conrad Petersen; and grandchildren Jennifer McBride and Adam McBride
Memorials: Minden United Methodist Church and St. John's Good Samaritan Society in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 16 August, 2013
NUTTER, Ruby P., 80, of North Platte, formerly of Gibbon, died Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte
Memorial services: Thursday at First Baptist Church in North Platte
Inurnment: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell
Mortuary: Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte
Born Jan. 30, 1933, at Denver
Parents: Rupert A. and Zoe (Mayberry) Loewenstein
Married: Oct. 21, 1951, to John Nutter in Gibbon
Survivors include her husband; sons, Gregory of Hershey and Michael of Hastings; brothers, Ralph Loewenstein and Elbert Loewenstein, both of Kearney; sister, Nancy Bolin of Gibbon; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 14 August, 2013
REED, Carol J., 73, of Kearney died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, at her home
Services: Friday at First Baptist Church
Burial: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Oct. 26, 1939, in Alliance
Parents: Jesse and Margaret (Stafford) Tooley
Married: Oct. 27, 1957, to Bob Reed in Alliance. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her son, Bill Reed and his wife, Lori, of Kearney; daughter, Robyn Reed and her husband, Kern Heaton, of Kearney; grandchildren, Josh Jorgensen and his wife, Amie, of Kearney, Maribeth Jorgensen and her partner, Jennifer Kassing, of Sioux City, Iowa, Will Jorgensen of Kearney, Megan Reed and her partner, Nicole Eisen, of Singapore, Trevor Reed and his wife, Brittany, of Washington, D.C., and Brandon Reed and his fiancée, Katie Shaw, of Orlando, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Spencer, Chandler and Estelle Jorgensen of Kearney; brother, Jerry Tooley and his wife, Sue, of Newman, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Sharlene Wright and her husband, Vergil, of Andover, Kan., and Kathy Tooley of Alliance; special niece, Patsy Isaacs of Kearney; and several nieces and nephews.
Graduated from Alliance High School; worked as a church secretary in Alliance; moved to Kearney, 1968, worked as a media specialist at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center until 1980; then worked at Kearney Public Library, retired in 2000 as the assistant director
Activities: was an active member and volunteer at First Baptist Church, past board member of the Kearney Senior Center, Kearney Literacy Council and T.P.A.; enjoyed tutoring students and teaching adults to read; enjoyed hosting friends and family; loved spending time with her grandchildren, reading and being socially active with friends in the community
Was preceded in death by her husband; brothers, David and Michael Tooley; and sister, Charlene Neumann
Memorials: Kearney Public Library or First Baptist Church
Kearney Hub, 14 August, 2013
REED, Jean Lavonne, 84, of Kearney died Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at her home
Graveside services: Friday at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Island
Mortuary: Apfel in Grand Island
Born Jan. 25, 1929, on a farm near St. Paul
Parents: Bert A. and Ruby (Campbell) Ross. Married: July 27, 1946, to Warren C. Baker. They divorced
Married: June 5, 1966, to Richard H. Reed at the United Methodist Church in Grand Island. He died Aug. 3, 2008
Survivors include her son, Nicholas Baker and his wife, Sherry, of Burke, Va.; daughters, Patti Martin and her husband, David, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Victoria Raines and her husband, William, of Fresno, Calif.; sister-in-law, Frances Brockelsby of Grand Island; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and many friends
Grew up on a farm near Cushing, attended Cushing Consolidated School; later moved to Grand Island, graduated from Grand Island Senior High School in 1946
Had two sons with Warren: David Michael, who died in infancy, and Nicholas James Baker
After marriage with Richard, lived in Grand Island, moved to McCook, 1977, with Dick's job at Nebraska Public Power District, then to Alma in 1988; moved to Kearney in 2004
Activities: loved flowers and gardening, traveling, and spending time with children and grandchildren; member of Andrew Chapter 41 of Eastern Star in Grand Island; was a life member of Beta Sigma Phi; member of Kearney First United Methodist Church
Was preceded in death by her husband, parents, an infant son and two sisters
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REITZ, John D., 89, of Pleasanton died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at his home
Services: Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pleasanton
Burial: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Pleasanton with military honors
. Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Dec. 29, 1923, in Hardy
Parents: George and Anna (Wagner) Reitz
Married: Feb. 3, 1949, to Eunice Geisler in Pleasanton
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Anne-Marie Dale and her husband, Merle Gifford, of Pleasanton; grandchildren; Aaron Matuschka of Kearney and Kish Dale and his wife, Marci, of Pleasanton; and great-grandchildren, Shayla and Saige Keim of Pleasanton
Graduated from Chester High School in 1942
Military: U.S. Navy, 1942-1962; lived in various locations
After retirement from the Navy, attended Southeast Community College in Milford; moved to Pleasanton in 1964; did construction work for several years; worked for Rockwell International in Kearney for 20 years
Activities: member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pleasanton; hobbies included painting, woodworking and taking care of his yard and animals
Was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George and Albert; and sisters, Henrietta Fischer, Lena Doan, Marie Hussey, Edna Ross Miller, Clara Yost and Frieda Ready
Memorials: St. Mary's Catholic Church or to Food for the Poor Charity
Kearney Hub, 10 August, 2013
ROHDE, Vernon Victor, 88, of Ozark, Missouri, formerly of Miller, Neb., died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri
Services: Saturday at the Miller Community Building
Burial: Armada Cemetery at Miller with military honors
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl in Kearney
Born March 11, 1925, in Mason City, Neb.
Parents: Frank and Bertha (Bramer) Rohde
Married: Oct. 12, 1947, to Joyann Robbins of Miller
Survivors include his wife; children, Tom Rohde and his wife, Lauri, of Springfield, Kim Rohde of Ozark and Holly Rohde of Kansas City, Kan.; sister, Berneta Casteel of Valentine, Neb.; grandchildren, Heathor Uthe and her husband, Kenton, of Camdenton, Shelby Thomas and her husband, David, of New Bloomfield and Pryce Rohde and Evan Rohde, both of Ozark; and great-grandchildren, Kelly, Emma and Kasen Uthe of Camdenton and Peityn, Emory and Roen Thomas of New Bloomfield
Was the second of three children, came of age during the Great Depression; graduated from Ansley (Neb.) High School in 1945
Military: U.S. Army, Jan. 10, 1946, - Feb. 5, 1947
After marriage, lived on the farm north of Miller; moved to Camdenton, Mo., 1981, owned and operated a motel/resort; moved to their current residence in Ozark, 2001
Activities: worked hard, played hard; entertainment usually involved something with a wing, a wheel and an engine
Was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Almeta Robbins; and son, Victor Rohde
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ROSS, Lonnie H., 88, of Elm Creek, formerly of Lexington, died Monday, July 29, 2013, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center in Kearney
Celebration of life: Aug. 10 near Lexington
Inurnment: small country cemetery near Hershey
Mortuary: Reynolds-Love in Lexington
Born April 20, 1925, north of Hershey
Parents: William D. and Rose M. (Widstrand) Ross
Married: Feb. 25, 1947, to Opal Maher in Stapleton. She preceded him in death
Survivors include his children, Thelma Ross of Goodyear, Ariz., Bill Ross and his wife, Chris, of Lexington, Lonnie Ross of Grand Island and Cindy Moses and her husband, William, of Elm Creek; grandchildren, Jessica Castorina of Goodyear, Nathan Ross and his wife, Nikki, of Doniphan, Staci Burns and her husband, Michael, of Kearney, Nicole Doth and her husband, David, of Sprague, Jill Ross of Grand Island, Sherry Cook and her fiancé, Chris Griffith, of Funk and Shannon Cook, Keith Cook and Tim Moses, all of Elm Creek; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Edith Cudaback and her husband, Elmer, of Gering; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends
Military: U.S. Army during World War II, served in the Army 321st Infantry Division, Aug. 23, 1943 - Feb. 13, 1946
Moved to Lexington in 1971; was a heavy equipment operator, worked for Bill McNeel Construction and Hampton Construction and drilled wells with Haggert Well Drilling in Sargent; worked for Prices Tree Service in Lexington and the city of Lexington, retired in 1989
Activities: loved to rodeo, competing mostly in saddle bronc and bulldogging; enjoyed the outdoors, was an avid fisherman and hunter; especially enjoyed his family and grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his wife; parents, three sisters and three brothers
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SALL, Jean J., 92, of Kearney died Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at Mother Hull Home
Memorial services: Tuesday at St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Burial: Parkview Cemetery in Hastings
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born May 28, 1921, in Hastings
Parents: A.J. and Merle (Likely) Theobald
Married: Sept. 24, 1942, to married Elmer Divan in Colorado Springs, Colo. He preceded her in death
Married: April 23, 1977, to Clifford Sall. He died May 6, 2013
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Sue and Rick Penney of Surprise, Ariz., and John and Sue Divan of Kearney; stepson, Bryan Sall of Kearney; son-in-law, Ron Hinz of Cheyenne, Wyo.; grandchildren, Laura Penney Shamir and Michael Penney, both of New York, Steve Hendrickson of Casper, Wyo., Carrie Hendrickson McClelland of Arvada, Colo., and Heather Divan Hasbrouck and Lindsay Divan, both of Kearney; stepgrandchildren, Eric Hinz of Fort Collins, Colo., and Lisa Hinz Thornhill of Albuquerque, N.M.; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter
Grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1938 and Hastings College in 1942
After marriage, lived in Omaha, moved to Kearney in 1952
Activities: member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and PEO, was an admiral in the Nebraska Navy; was also a master gardener and enjoyed gardening, sewing and activities with her family
Was preceded in death by her husbands; parents; twin sister, Ruth McKelvie; daughter, Shirley Divan-Hinz; and stepgrandson, Chris Hinz
Memorials: Goodfellows
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SAUNDERS, Donald "Don", 70, of Minden died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, at Kearney County Health Services-Hospital in Minden
Services: Monday at First Christian Church in Minden
Burial: Minden Cemetery with military honors
Mortuary: Layton-Craig in Minden
Born Sept. 30, 1942, in Kearney
Parents: George and Almeda (Hildum) Saunders
Married: Sept. 12, 1971, to Betty Dodd
Survivors include his wife; sons, Branden Saunders and his wife, Tamara, of Aurora, Colo., and Jerrod Saunders and his wife, Heidi, of Minden; daughter, Shawn Mason Pruit Saunders of Elm Creek; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
Grew up in the Kearney area
Military: U.S. Navy, 1960-1962, then attended Hastings Tech
After marriage, lived in Kearney, moved to Minden in 1987; worked at Baldwin Filters for many years, retired in 2009
Activities: member of First Christian Church in Minden; played many musical instruments and enjoyed music; in his earlier years, was involved in race cars
Was preceded in death by his parents
Kearney Hub, 16 August, 2013
SAZZMAN, Raeleen R., 72, of Kearney died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at her home
Services: Saturday at Eden Memorial Park Cemetery in Mission Hills, Calif.
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
. Born Jan. 28, 1941, in Detroit
Parents: Raymond and Ellen (Porter) Merritt
Married: June 29, 1958, to Stanley Sazzman in Los Angeles. He died in 2005
Survivors include her sons, Allen Sazzman and Marc Sazzman and his wife, Rosemarie, all of Kearney; daughter, Sara Ramirez and her husband, Ervin, of Woodland Hills, Calif.; brother, Raymond Merritt of Los Angeles; son-in-law, Scott Wallace of Sumner; grandchildren, Matt Sazzman, Ann Johnson, Chelsie Sazzman, Josh Sazzman, Darin Sazzman, Liad Schvartz, Shanny Schvartz, Dereck Ramirez, Danielle Policarpio and Stacey Policarpio; and great-grandchildren, Raine and Gage Johnson
Grew in Detroit, received her education at Los Angeles High School
After marriage, lived in Sherman Oaks, Calif., worked as an accountant; also lived in Tucson, Scottsdale and Florida and was the owner of electronic stores; after husband's death, moved to Kearney
Activities: loved her children and husband; was a great artist; loved to play the piano and knit
Was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Laurie Wallace; and brother, Wendell Merritt
Memorials: Ovarian Cancer Foundation
Kearney Hub, 15 August, 2013
SORENSEN, Matthew John "Matt", 46, of Kearney died Friday, July 26, 2013, in rural Doniphan
Memorial services: Friday at Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege
Inurnment: later
Born Oct. 17, 1966, in Minden
Was raised by Bernard and Judy K. (Quincy) Woodside
Survivors include his parents of Holdrege; brothers, Ross Woodside of Holdrege and Jim Woodside of Kearney; sisters, Kim Tvrdy of Central City and Jessica Carbaugh of Cambridge; and grandfather, Chester Quincy of Minden
Kearney Hub, 31 July, 2013
SPRINGER, Marion W. "Duke", 80, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at the A.N.T. Care Home in Mesa
Graveside services: Kearney Cemetery, military honors
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born February 4, 1933 in Kearney
Parents: Laurin and Melvina “Millie” (Moffitt) Springer
Grew up and attended school in Kearney
Military: U.S. Army, March 1953, - February 1955, served during the Korean War
Returned to Kearney, completed a 2 year Veterans on the job training program in sheet metal with Nolte Heating Service; moved to Colorado, 1962, joined the Sheet Metal Workers Union; moved to Arizona, 1978
Activities: enjoyed going to the dog races and bowling
Survivors include his sons; Randy Springer and his daughter of North Miami Beach, FL, and Pat Springer of Cannon Lake, TX, sister-in-law Kay Springer of Clay Center, NE, several nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his sister Florence Karenbauer, brothers Donald and Willard Springer, and nephew Jack Karenbauer
Kearney Hub, 28 August, 2013
STRIEDER, Paul, 88, of Ravenna died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, at Good Samaritan Center in Ravenna
Services: Monday at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born Sept. 20, 1924, in Buffalo County
Parents: Bruno and Tracy (Keaschall) Strieder
Married Bonnie Feldmayer
Survivors include his wife; stepson, Alan Feldmayer of Eugene, Ore.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law, Bruno and Agnes Strieder of Ravenna; and sister, Rosemary McKeon of Ravenna
Was educated at District 70, graduated from Ravenna High School in 1942
Military: U.S. Army, served in Belgium and Germany
After marriage, lived on a farm south of Ravenna
Activities: member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Ravenna and of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; loved his motorcycle and dogs
Was preceded in death by his stepson, Bill Feldmayer; stepdaughter, Jean Blumenthal; and brother, Leo Strieder
Kearney Hub, 17 August, 2013
STROHACKER, Gayle, 67, of Ravenna died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at Lakeview Golden Living Center in Grand Island
Memorial services: Thursday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ravenna
Burial: Westlawn Cemetery in Grand Island
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born Jan. 20, 1946, in Buffalo County
Parents: Edward and Evelyn (Keilig) Zeller
Married Donald Strohacker. He died in 1997
Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Kent and Sue Zeller of Ravenna; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cheryl and Lynn Rogers of Arizona and Lanaya and Floyd Turek Jr. of Ravenna; and eight nieces and nephews
Graduated from Ravenna High School in 1964, was a graduate of Queen Anne Beauty School; worked as a hair stylist in Shelton
After marriage, lived in Grand Island; worked for Kmart as a district manager; retired due to health
Activities: member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Grand Island; loved softball, attending nieces' and nephews' activities and family gatherings
Was preceded in death by her husband and parents
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STRONG, Sharon A., 74, of Kearney died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at her home
Services: Tuesday, First United Methodist Church
Burial: Almeria Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born April 5, 1939, in Johnson County, Mo., near Odessa
Parents: William and Antha (Goings) Silas
Married: May 29, 1960, to Howard Strong in Kearney
Survivors include her husband; daughter, LeAnne Strong of Kearney; grandchildren, Haley Strong, Reed Burr and Riann Strong, all of Kearney, and Jackson Brown of North Platte; sister, Carol Jean Maul of Kearney; and four great-grandchildren
Attended school in Axtell and Kearney, graduated from Kearney High School; received her bachelor of science degree in 1961 from Kearney State College
Taught school in Gibbon, at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney and in Loup County; was involved extensively in speech communication in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s in the counseling department at Kearney State College
Activities: active member and past president of the Junior Women's club; with husband, founded the Friendship Club at First United Methodist Church and managed Strong Built Homes, Strong Apartments and Strong Farms Inc. worked at the Area Agency on Aging; was active in FHA, Boy Scouts and Bible school; was dedicated to her family and played a large role in raising her four grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her son, Craig Strong; and her parents
Kearney Hub, 10 August, 2013
WALKER, John H., 100, of Kearney, formerly of Elm Creek, died Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at Homestead Assisted Living
Services: Wednesday at Elm Creek United Methodist Church
Burial: Overton Cemetery, with military honors
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger in Elm Creek
Born Nov. 28, 1912, in Scottsbluff
Parents: Robert C. and Rosa (Slagle) Walker
Married: 1934, to Frances Haskell. She preceded him in death
Survivors include his son, Robert Walker and his wife, Donna, of Kearney; daughter-in-law, Patty Walker of Lexington; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews
Attended high school in Chester, graduated in 1930
Military: U.S. Army, served in the Pacific during World War II
Worked as a mechanic for several garages
Activities: enjoyed working with saddle horses, bingo and playing cards; lifetime member of the Elm Creek American Legion and a longtime member of Elm Creek United Methodist Church
Was preceded in death by his wife; parents; son, John H. Walker Jr.; and two brothers
Memorials: Elm Creek United Methodist Church
Kearney Hub, 20 August, 2013
WEST, Mary "Etta", 101, of Kearney died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, at her daughter's home in Kearney
Services: Monday at Trinity Presbyterian Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Nov. 2, 1911, in rural Wayne County
Parents: John and Stella Chichester
Married: 1932, to Theodore Morris. He died in 1966
Married: 1987, to Alton West, formerly of Kearney. He died in 1993
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Dale Cutler of rural Kearney; grandson and his wife, Greg and Cláudia Cutler of Zurich, Switzerland; and grandson and his wife, Jeff and Julie Cutler and their daughters, Cadence, Halle and Addison, of Waukesha, Wis.
Attended school in Way, graduated from Wayne High School, 1924; attended Wayne State Normal School and Teachers College, received a General Elementary State Teacher's Certificate, then attended Norfolk Business College
Worked in the office at Winside Farms, a multi-farm enterprise near Wayne
After marriage, lived in Oto, Iowa, where husband was principal and science teacher; moved to Memphis, Tennessee, made tracer bullets for troops in World War II; returned to Kearney and worked in the office of her husband's optometric practice; later worked in the office of the Antelope Book Store, retired in 1986.
Activities: was active in First Presbyterian Church, then helped form Trinity Presbyterian Church, holding various leadership positions
After marriage with Alton, lived in Turlock, Calif.; returned to Kearney after his death and had been a resident here since then
Memorials: the nursery at Trinity Presbyterian Church or the mission work of Rick and Betty Aschmann
Kearney Hub, 17 August, 2013
WINK, Doris M., 95, of Kearney died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at Mother Hull Home
Services: Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born Aug. 23, 1917, in Kearney
Parents: William and Mary (Fish) Frederick
Married: Aug. 18, 1942, to Emmett Wink of Kearney. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her sisters-in-law, Mary Lou O'Brien and Joyce Wink, both of Kearney, Donna Wink of Washington, D.C., and Donna Wink of Enid, Okla.; and many nieces and nephews
Grew up in the family home northeast of Kearney; graduated from Kearney High School in 1932, then continued her study of classical piano and organ and of teaching piano
After marriage, lived in Kearney
Worked at Anderson Jewelry Store, the ASCS office and the Kearney Air Base as a secretary; moved to Elm Creek, 1947, and with husband, owned and operated the John Deere dealership until 1972; returned to Kearney, 1984
Activities: longtime member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek,served as organist there for 26 years; member of the Woman's Club, the Kearney Mothersinger's, Sweet Adeline and the Hospital League Service in Kearney; did crossword puzzle construction for publishing companies in New York and Florida; in Kearney, was a member of St. James Catholic Church and Altar Society
Was preceded in death by her husband and brothers, Donald, Rollie and Allen Frederick
Memorials: St. James Catholic Church or Kearney Catholic High School Foundation
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