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AITKEN, Eileen Marie, 82, of Ravenna died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at her home
Services: Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born on Sept. 5, 1933, northwest of Johnson
Parents: Arnold and Marie (Reeg) Broady
Received her Christian education at Zion Lutheran Church, a country church north of Johnson; was baptized on Sept. 17, 1933, by the Rev. Riensche and confirmed on March 21, 1948, by the Rev. Fred Kumpf; attended Cherry Grove rural grade school near Graf and graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1951
Married: Feb. 20, 1954, to John “Jack” Aitken
Lived on a farm west of Tecumseh, then moved to Ravenna in December 1962
Was a stay-at-home mom, was active in many of her children’s activities, including 4-H and Girl Scouts; was a Watkins dealer for over 20 years; after her children were older, worked at Good Samaritan Center and Ravenna Public Schools as a baker/cook
Activities: member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, was very active in Dorcas Society; served as an officer of Aid Association for Lutherans for 10 years; enjoyed playing cards, visiting with friends, watching old movies and listening to music; spent many hours writing cards and letters to friends and family
Survivors include her children, Patricia “Pat” Shrader and her children, Angie and Matt and wife Amy, Timothy “Tim” and his wife, Cindy, and their children, James, Joshua, Courtney and Cameron, Kathryn “Kathy” Lammers and her husband, Tim, and their children, Justin and Krysta and husband Kyle Huse, and Jean Luth and her husband, David, and their children, Amanda and husband Matt Nielsen, and Clinton; and her son-in-law, Lon Zeller and children, Britney and husband Matt Hagsten, and Derek. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Jessica, Andrew and Joshua Gebers, Evan and Dylan Shrader, Kason and Kolby Huse and Lily Sue Hagsten, along with many other relatives and a host of friends
Was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Lois Lacey in 1994; her daughter, Susan M. Zeller in 2011; her son-in-law, Steve Shrader in 2011; and her grandson, Lance Shrader in 2014
Memorials: Ravenna Senior Center or Bethlehem Lutheran Dorcas Society
Kearney Hub, 10 October, 2015
ALEXANDER, Betty J., 92, of Kearney, formerly of Superior, died Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, in Kearney
Services: Friday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery near Superior
Born July 4, 1923, in Lebanon
Parents: Charles and Anna (Warner) Haag
Was a graduate of Lebanon High School
Married: to Leslie Alexander on June 29, 1947, in Hastings
After marriage, lived in Superior, where her husband was in the automobile business with his brothers; he preceded her in death
Married: to Arnold Ehlers on Dec. 29, 1985
Activities: enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; loved gardening, watching birds and traveling
Survivors: children, Ronald Alexander of Omaha, Teresa Alexander and husband Eric Nelson of Lincoln, Randall Alexander and wife Debra, and Carla Alexander, all of Kearney, and Tammy Alexander and husband Allan Hagemann of Wakefield; six grandchildren, Matthew Alexander and wife Laurie, Nicholas Alexander and wife Amber, Cody Alexander and wife Shawna, Molly Alexander, Jessica Pratt and husband Tyler, and Rachel Schmit; eight great-grandchildren, Macee, Callee and Lillee Alexander, Lane, Adrianna and Parker Alexander, Emersyn and Everlea Pratt; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends
Was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Anna; husband, Leslie on May 14, 1977; second husband, Arnold on July 26, 2000; brothers, Charles and Donald Haag; and one sister, Carolyn Haag
Kearney Hub, 13 October, 2015
BEHNKE, John L., 70, of Kearney died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at his home
No services
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born in McCook on March 14, 1945
Parents: Bernard and Daisy (Anderson) Behnke
Survivors include: wife, Linda; son, Robert Behnke of Omaha; daughters and spouses, Rhonda and Mark Pitts of Casper, Wyo., Antina and Chris Jones of Wahoo and Heather and Nate Bennett of Kearney; grandchildren, Courtney, Marcus and Kylee Jones and Ella Rucker; brothers and spouses, Jerry and Iva Behnke and Don and Donna Behnke of Indianola; and special nephew, Ron Teel of Gettysburg, S.D.
Was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Vernon and Robert; sisters, Florence Austin and Helen Schamp; and grandson, Russell Pitts
Kearney Hub, 26 October, 2015
BREWSTER, Angela Kaye (Stull), 68, of Broken Bow, formerly of Shelton, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow
Services: Friday at First Christian Church in Broken Bow
Burial: Shelton Cemetery
Mortuary: Govier Bros. in Broken Bow
Born April 9, 1947, in Hastings
Parents: Richard and Freda Stull
Married: May 14, 1966, to Jim Brewster
Survivors: daughters, Michelle Burnett of Anselmo, Connie Thomas of Columbus, Kerri Klabenes of Chambers and Heather Loewenstein of Lincoln; son, C.J. of Schuyler; her mother, Freda Hanke of St. Louis; brother, J.R. Walters of St. Louis; half-brother Pat Stull; half-sisters, Dixie Smith and Gail Rath; 23 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and former husband, Jim Brewster
Kearney Hub, 15 October, 2015
BURKHEAD, Eugene “Gene”, 83, of Overton died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at St. John’s Good Samaritan Center in Kearney
Services: Monday at Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington
Burial with military honors: Overton Cemetery
Mortuary: Reynolds-Love in Lexington
Born Nov. 22, 1931, in Oakdale
Parents: Raymond and Emma (Newton) Burkhead
Was a 1951 graduate of Kearney High School; earned associate degree in electronics at Milford Trade School
Military: U.S. Army from June 2, 1953 - May 11, 1955
Married Shirley Stine on Dec. 21, 1958, at Hope Lutheran Church near Smithfield
After marriage lived in Chadron, and serviced televisions; moved to Cambridge, 1960; was co-owner of Cambridge TV & Appliance; lived in Valentine, serviced television sets; then moved to Overton in 1966, was the associate engineer at Plectron for 17½ years
Activities: in Comstock, was president of the chamber of commerce, member or Lions Club and volunteer fireman; In 1979, Gene was awarded the Nebraska Rescue and Emergency Care Association Award; in Overton, was active as a volunteer fireman from 1966 until 1984 and served as first aid captain for 13 years; completed his EMT training and taught CPR for six years including two years at Overton Public Schools; was recognized for his involvement in training and equipping the rescue squad and teaching CPR in the community; also served several years on the town board; hobbies included camping, hunting and fishing; earned two Master Angler Awards; especially enjoyed attending his grandsons’ activities and being with his family; member of Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington since 1966; was baptized and joined the church on Dec. 20, 1959, in Chadron
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Shirley Burkhead of Overton; son, Dale and wife Jerri Burkhead of Gothenburg; daughter, Nancy and husband Scott Davenport of Overton; grandchildren and spouses, Matthew and Nicole Davenport and Tyler Davenport, all of Overton, Aaron and Mia Johnson of Gothenburg, Seth and Kelsey Johnson of Ravenna and Jake Lanini of Lincoln; sister, Phyllis and husband Merlin Neeman of Gibbon; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends
Was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John; and sister, Darlene Johnston
Memorials: Overton Rescue Unit or Grace Lutheran Caring Cooks
Kearney Hub, 17 October, 2015
CAMERON, Betty A., 94, of Lincoln, formerly of Kearney, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, in Lincoln
Memorial services: Saturday at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home
Born Aug. 21, 1921, in Hardin, Mo.
Parents: John Elmore and Mary (Davis) Marshall
Worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during World War II; also worked for Austin Realty and the University of Nebraska; finished out her career at Tecumseh Motor Products as payroll manager; after retiring, volunteered at Broadway Christian Church and at a hospital in Columbia, Mo.
Activities: founding member of the Junior League of Lincoln as well as a founding member of Eastridge Presbyterian Church; was an avid square dancer and NASCAR fan
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Marshall and Sally Cameron; granddaughters and spouses, Michelle and Dan Spellerberg and Shannon and David Cameron; great-grandchildren, Tegan and Maddox Spellerberg; sister, Kittie Sue Blankenship; and nieces and spouses, Shari and Jim Cullumber and Jan and Bill Lange
Was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace D. Cameron; her parents; and nephew, Brian Blankenship
Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association of Lincoln
Kearney Hub, 21 October, 2015
CERVANTES, Jose "Joe" C., 72, of Kearney died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at his home
Memorial services: Monday at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial of cremains: Kearney Cemetery
Born February 12, 1943 in Corpus Christi, Texas
Parents: Felis and Juanita (Canales) Cervantes
Moved to Kearney in 1959
Worked at Rockwell International, then was a trucker for Brown Transfer
Survivors include sons, Kenelly Cervantes of Independence, KY Kenny Cervantes and Joey Cervantes of Kearney; daughters, Kim Brumbaugh and Kristina Anderson both of Kearney; brothers Victor Cervantes, Felis Cervantes, Jr. and Eduardo Cervantes of all of Kearney; sisters, Teresa Eaton of Corpus Christi, TX and Mary Hernandez of Kearney; 18 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; step-son, Armando Lopez of Kearney, 2 step grandchildren, and 25 nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Daniel Hernandez
Kearney Hub, 31 October, 2015
CHAPMAN, Robert C., 88, of Lincoln died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Lincoln. Memorial services: Saturday, Oct. 10, at Eastridge Presbyterian Church in Lincoln
Burial: Lincoln Memorial Park
Mortuary: Butherus, Maser & Love in Lincoln
Born Nov. 12, 1926, at Ravenna
Parents: Edmund Lee and Florence (Weidner) Chapman
Military: World War II veteran
Was a lifelong educator and loving husband, father and grandfather
Survivors include: his wife of 58 years, Dorothy (Dunlap); son and spouse, Bruce Chapman and Sandy McBride; daughter, Lori Chapman; granddaughter and spouse, Brandi Phillips and Megan Brockman; great-grandchildren, Haylie and Cody Chapman, all of Lincoln; sister, Carolee Ulrich of Ord; and many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Donna Schlund; and grandson, Rob Phillips
Kearney Hub, 16 October, 2015
CHRAMOSTA, Catherine, 93, of Ravenna died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at Seneca Sunrise in Ravenna
Services: Thursday at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born March 21, 1922, on a farm north of Ravenna
Parents: George and Esther (Schneider) Habe
Grew up on a farm in Sherman County and graduated from Ravenna High School
Married: to Joseph Chramosta on Aug. 19, 1959, in Ravenna
After marriage, lived in Ravenna; moved to Seneca Sunrise Assisted Living in Ravenna in March 2001
Activities: member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and DCCW; enjoyed flowers and sewing
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Barb Habe of Ravenna; and nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; and brothers, Henry Habe and George Habe
Kearney Hub, 14 October, 2015
DOBBERSTEIN, Delores A., 89, of Kearney, Neb., died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg. Services: Oct. 20 at First Baptist Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Dec. 27, 1925, in Mitchell, S.D.
Parents: J. Dee and Mildred (Weesner) Walker
Graduated from Kearney High School in 1943; had obtained first place in national for her singing accomplishment
Married: March 28, 1947, Albert “Shorty” Dobberstein Jr. in Richmond, Calif.
After marriage, lived in Kearney for the 59 years of marriage
Activities: member of First Baptist Church and Ruth Circle in Kearney, the Kearney American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Eagles auxiliaries, Daughters of the American Revolution, Eastern Star, PEO chapter EG, B.P.O., Does, Evening Bells Extension Club, Kearney Woman’s Club and Kearney Toastmasters; enjoyed singing, especially at her church, weddings and funerals; loved spending time with her host of friends and family, lunching daily at the Peterson Senior Activity Center, playing bridge with her bridge clubs, attending events and volunteering at the Merryman Performance Arts Center. She also enjoyed volunteering at the Museum of Nebraska Art, presenting scholarships for PEO, and laying wreaths and singing at the Kearney Cemetery Memorial Day services; made a recording with RCA during World War II to follow a career in music but decided to remain in Kearney to raise her family; shared her life’s gift of music to friends and family in Kearney and throughout the state of Nebraska
Survivors include her daughters, Nancy Dunn and husband John of St. Petersburg and Linda Marsh and husband Jeff of Lincoln, Neb.; son, Scott Dobberstein and wife Nancy of Kearney; five grandchildren, Scott Thomas Dunn, Kimberly Diane Carolan, Melissa Katherine McKenna, John Charles McKenna and Chad Allen Dobberstein; eight great-grandchildren, McKenna Linn, Alana Catheryn, Kasandra Cole, Lexi Dee, Victoria Christina, Ethan David, Aiden James and Charlye Jean; two great-great-grandchildren, Anna and Austin; sister, Yvonne Hanson of Kearney; brothers, J. Harold Walker of Lincoln and Jarold Walker of Covington, Ga.; and many family members and treasured friends
Was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Shorty in 2006
Memorials: First Baptist Church or the Peterson Senior Activity Center
Kearney Hub, 16 October, 2015
DUSOE, Carrie Lee Dosek, 54, of Omaha, formerly of Kearney, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, at her home after a courageous battle against cancer
Graveside services: Oct. 22 at Kearney Cemetery
Born: Sept. 9, 1961, in Denver
Parents: Richard and Joe Ann Dosek
Graduated from Kearney High School in 1979
Military: U.S. Navy, served for 12 years
Worked with the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Omaha
Activities: loved the outdoors, camping, hiking, fishing and gardening; maintained a sense of humor and grace even through her pain and suffering; is finally at peace and resting high on that mountain with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
Survivors include: ex-husband, Tom Dusoe; a son and stepson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Laura and Kip Agee of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Cheryl and Bill Brennan of Kearney; two nieces, three nephews and their children; and aunts, cousins and a host of friends
Preceded in death by her parents; will be laid to rest beside her parents in the veterans section of Kearney Cemetery
At the VA Hospital in Omaha, always brought new pajamas to patients; Her family asks for donations of new pajamas to be given to the VA Hospital in her name
Kearney Hub, 1 October, 2015
ESCHLIMAN, Harley Edwin, 97, of Grand Junction, Colorado, formerly of Kearney, Nebraska, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, in Grand Junction
Memorial services: Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Grand Junction
Burial: Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Grand Junction
Mortuary: Callahan and Edfast
Born in Greeley County, Neb., on May 9, 1918
Retired after 30 years as a drivers license examiner for the Nebraska State Motor Vehicle Department; moved to Colorado to enjoy being closer to family, camping with the Good Sam’s Club, fishing and golf; was a lifelong Cornhusker football fan and rooted for the Denver Broncos
Military: U.S. Army veteran of World War II, participated in the Utah Beach invasion of Normandy; was so proud to be included in the October 2010 Western Slope Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.; seeing the WWII memorial was a memory he cherished; greatly enjoyed riding in the “Vettes for Vets” entry in the Fourth of July parade
Was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend
Surviviors include: his wife of 74 years, Amelia “Molly”; son, Dennis and wife Patricia of Grand Junction; daughter, Judith Zwickl and husband Donald of Avondale, Ariz.; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Millie Mae; brother, Glen; nephew, Gary; and great-grandson, Micah Montag
Memorials: hospice or the charity of the donor’s choice in his name
Kearney Hub, 10 October, 2015
FALES, Floyce, 77, of Kearney died Tuesday, Oct, 6, 2015, at Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial
Memorial services: Oct. 10, at Mount Carmel Home
Burial of ashes: Veterans Affairs cemetery in Henderson, Nev.
Born: March 14, 1938, in Stanton
Married: Melvin LeRoy Fales in 1958; preceded her in death
Lived several years in Arizona and Nevada; graduated from Wayne State College, Nebraska; worked several years for the Iowa School for the Deaf Activities: enjoyed good food and socializing; was a great fan of Elvis
Due to poor health, moved to Kearney in 2011
Survivors include: daughter, Mary and husband David Cross of Hazard; grandson, Melvin Salaberrios of Hazard and great-granddaughter Audrey; and granddaughter, Evita Salaberrios and great-grandchildren, Haleigh, Lexsis and Lorenzo
Kearney Hub, 14 October, 2015
FIDDELKE, Lucille M., 97, of Kearney died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Northridge Assisted Living
Services: Monday at Zion Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: Riverdale Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born on May 22, 1918, in Atlantic, Iowa
Parents: Charles H. and Susie E. (White) Williams
Attended Riverdale High School and graduated with the class of 1936
Married: Harold D.F. “Louie” Fiddelke on June 15, 1939, at the parsonage of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus
Was a devoted wife and mother, also worked at the Unimart Deli for eight years
Activities: enjoyed spending time with her family; loved playing and teaching piano, sewing and playing cards; was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Kearney, Concordia Women’s Group, Zion Senior Citizens and the Kensington Card Club
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Vern Lantis of Kearney; son and daughter-in-law, Rod and Jo Fiddelke of Ravenna; grandchildren, Sue Breinig and husband Curt of Riverdale, Eric Lantis and wife Kristy of Columbus, Jill Churchill and husband Doug of Omaha, Joell Penney and husband Jay of Winoke, N.J., and Scott Fiddelke and wife Karalee and Greg Fiddelke and wife Misti, all of Ravenna; and 17 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Louie” in 2008; and her brother, James Williams
Memorials: Zion Lutheran Church Radio Broadcast Fund or AseraCare Hospice
Kearney Hub, 17 October, 2015
GAUNT, Arnold R., 89, of Kearney died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Northridge
Services: Monday at Zion Lutheran Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery with military honors
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born on Dec. 13, 1925, in Yuma, Colo.
Parents: Roy L. and Mary L. (Riley) Gaunt
Attended school in Yuma and graduated from Yuma High School; attended the University of Kansas and also the University of Colorado
Military: U.S. Army during World War II
Married: to Ramona D. Uhrich on April 26, 1947, in Golden, Colo.
Worked the majority of his life as a civil engineer and also as a financial planner
Activities: member of Zion Lutheran Church in Kearney
Surviving relatives include his wife, Ramona Gaunt of Kearney; son, the Rev. Doug Gaunt of St. Charles, Mo.; grandchildren, the Rev. Micah Gaunt and his wife, Dawn, of Ravenna, Dr. Nathaniel Gaunt and his wife, Liz, of Kearney and Jesse Gaunt of St. Charles; and 11 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kenneth Gaunt
Memorials: Zion Lutheran Church
Kearney Hub, 24 October, 2015
GIDDINGS, Novella Mae, 55, of Kearney died Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at her home at Brandts Lakewood near Kearney
Memorial services: Saturday at Minden United Methodist Church
Burial: Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon
Mortuary: Layton-Craig in Minden
Born on June 18, 1960, in Los Angeles
Parents: William Edward “Ed” and Valerie (Ramones) Kauk
Grew up in Alma and to Rapid City, S.D., where Novella graduated from high school
Moved to Minden in 1993, worked as a waitress at Shay’s and at Pioneer Village; was a typist at Morris Press in Kearney
Married: Feb. 6, 2003, to Woody Giddings in Hawaii
After marriage, lived in Kearney
Activities: enjoyed needlework, crafts, plants, boating, scuba diving, motorcycles and traveling
Survivors include her husband, Woody of Kearney; mother, Valerie Kauk of Minden; stepdaughter, Terri Giddings of Kearney; stepson, Woody Giddings Jr. and his wife, Jeannie, of Gibbon; and stepgrandchildren, Lexi and Logan Giddings
Was preceded in death by her father, Ed Kauk
Kearney Hub, 19 October, 2015
GIMESON, Donald N., 78, of Kearney died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Private services
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born on Oct. 5, 1937, in Orleans
Parents: Otis R. and Anna B. (Smith) Gimeson
Grew up in Orleans and graduated from Orleans High School with the class of 1955
Military: U.S. Army, served two years in Europe
Married Allene Sell on July 4, 1959, in Stamford
Worked as a mechanic and also a truck driver at the hay mill near Holdrege for a number of years; later owned and operated Don’s Package Store in Orleans and was one of the first in the state of Nebraska to install self-service gas pumps; did heating and air-conditioning work on the side; eventually moved to Kearney, drove a truck for Brown Transfer; retired in 1997
Activities: member of First Presbyterian Church; served on the fire department and rescue squad in Orleans for many years
Survivors include his wife, Allene Gimeson of Kearney; daughters, Pamela and husband David Witte, and Bonnie Kresser and Carl White, all of Orleans, Brenda Gimeson of Funk and Nancy and husband Mark Kantaras of Kearney; five brothers; 25 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters
Kearney Hub, 9 October, 2015
GRONSTAL, Harold Knute, 83, of Grand Island, formerly of Kearney, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at Country House Residence in Grand Island
Services: Friday at First Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: East Cemetery in Eustis
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born on Aug. 8, 1932, in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Parents: Joseph and Elvira (Hoff) Gronstal
Grew up in Treynor, Iowa, where he was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at St. Paul Lutheran Church; graduated from Treynor High School in 1950, attended Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa; attended Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa
Married Edith Voss on June 2, 1956
After marriage, lived in Houston for Harold’s year of internship and in Dubuque for his final year of seminary
Was ordained at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor, 1958; served congregations in Adams, Iowa; Independence, Mo.,; and in Eustis, Nebraska
Retired in 1994, moved to Kearney; moved to Country House Residence in Grand Island in February 2015
Activities: member of First Lutheran Church in Kearney, was active in HATS (Helping Another To Smile) and the Sunrise Group; enjoyed every aspect of his ministry, always looked forward to visiting and praying with those who were homebound, residents of nursing homes or the hospitalized; served as interim and supply pastor at several Nebraska churches during retirement; also enjoyed fishing, reading, traveling with Edith and gardening, especially his rose garden
Survivors include: his three daughters and their spouses, Laura and Gary Buehner of Kearney, Kathryn and John Keller of Eustis and Jane and Jay Blake of Plymouth, Minn.; grandchildren, Angela and Patrick McKee, Christopher and Lindsay Buehner, Amanda Buehner and Andy Barner, Bryant Keller, Leah Keller, Ashley Blake and Craig Jaynes, and Kathryn Blake; a brother, Bob Gronstal and wife Janice of Gastonia, N.C.; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Donald and Lois Voss of St. Joseph, Mo., and Virgil and Dorothy Voss of Abbeville, S.C.; also by several nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors and his compassionate caregivers at Country House Residences
Was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, who died Dec. 16, 2009.; a grandson, Patrick Blake; and an infant sister, Joan Rachel Gronstal
Memorials: Lutheran World Relief or the Alzheimer’s Association
Kearney Hub, 13 October, 2015
HALBERT, Marvin, 102, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Mesa
A family service: February, 2016
Born Sept. 12, 1913
Parents: Jacob and Maggy Halbert, who were Buffalo County, Neb., farmers
Was the youngest of five brothers; graduated from eighth grade with honors and studied math and bookkeeping in business school; helped on the home farm, could pick 96 bushels of hand-picked corn a day
Married: 1935, to Lois married; she died in 1989; had two sons
After marriage, farmed, later moved to Kearney and became a carpenter
Activities: loved to fish and travel
Married: 1992 to his nurse, Marie; enjoyed dancing and moved to Arizona where the weather was warmer and they both had adult children; son Donald and his wife, Judy, were dependable help after Marie died in 2004
Survivors include his son, Todd
Kearney Hub, 31 October, 2015
MATHEWS, Grover W., 53, of Kearney died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Memorial services: later
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born on July 16, 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky
Parents: Luther and Cecelia (Roberts) Mathews
Married: to Karen Boothe on February 24, 1997 in Shelton, Nebraska
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Veronica of Shelton, Bonnie of Aurora and Kira of Kearney; and two grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his parents
Kearney Hub, 16 October, 2015
MISCHKE, Norma, 92, of Kearney died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Private services: later
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born Sept. 19, 1923, in Firth
Parents: Garrett and Henrietta (Devriese) Vryheid
Married: July 21, 1943, to Martin Mischke in Topeka, Kan.
After marriage, moved to Kearney, owned and operated Norge Village; retired in 1974
Activities: longtime member of Kearney First Presbyterian Church; enjoyed reading, traveling, playing bridge and spending time with her family and friends
Survivors include: son, Alan and wife Cindy Mischke of Kearney; daughter, Mary and husband Robert Longnecker of Denver; grandchildren, Lauren Mischke of Denver, John Mischke of Kearney, Erica Longnecker and Lee Ann Longnecker, both of Denver, and Ciel Mischke of Dallas; and sister, Doris Damkroger of Lincoln
Was preceded in death by her husband; son, Robert Mischke; and her brothers, Clyde and Richard Vryheid
Memorials: First Presbyterian Church in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 10 October, 2015
OTTO, Arthur D., 93, of Kearney died Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Services: Wednesday at Faith United Methodist Church
Burial: North Loup Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born May 28, 1922, in North Loup
Parents: Carl and Anna (Huebner) Otto
Attended school in North Loup
Military: U.S. Army Air Corps from 1946 to 1947
Married to Mildred Barnes in Grand Island on April 20, 1949
Farmed near North Loup and did custom work; in later years, worked as a truck driver and in construction
Survivors include his wife, Mildred of Kearney; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Vickie Otto of Lexington; daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Mark Kuhns of Geneva and Barbara and Paul Markowski of Ord; and daughter-in-law, Sharon Otto of Scotia; also 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert; one brother, Leonard and his wife, Lorraine; sister, Lorene Bjorklund and her husband, LeRoy; and sister, Berdena Hamer
Kearney Hub, 26 October, 2015
PUCKETT, Develon Lee, 44, of Ralston died Monday, Oct. 5, 2015
Services: Monday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Ord
Inurnment: Ord Catholic Cemetery with military honors and fire and rescue honors
Mortuary: Ord Memorial Chapel
Born Oct. 24, 1970, in Grand Island
Lived most of his childhood in Grand Island and graduated from Kearney High School in 1989
Military: U.S. Army, served in Operation Desert Storm
After discharge, moved to Lincoln and received his fireman-paramedic degree and training from Southeast Community College
Worked for Lincoln Fire and Rescue for the last 15 years and was a member of Station 7 Crew; carried immense pride working for the LFR, formed a deep brotherhood with his co-workers
Survivors include his mother, Sandra K. “Sandi” Ellis of Grand Island; a brother, Dorian Puckett of Savannah, Ga.; an aunt and uncle, Cheryl and Larry Larkowski of Ord; two cousins and their children, Karla and Jason Ritterbush, Jesse and Jade, all of Ord, and Jaci and Cory Kruse, Jordyn and Jenna, all of Kearney; and his companion, Danielle Fletcher, and his stepchildren, Alicyn and Brendan, all of Ralston
Was preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond and Minnie Grabowski
Memorials: Lincoln Fire Fighters Association
Kearney Hub, 9 October, 2015
REIBER, Shawn S., 53, of Kearney died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at his home, following a short illness
Memorial services: Tuesday, November 3, First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Riverside Cemetery at Gibbon
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born July 4, 1962, in Kearney
Parents: Thomas and Susan (Rogers) Reiber
Attended school in Gibbon, was a graduate of Gibbon High School in 1981; attended Kearney State College, was a member of the Beta Chi Chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity
Had been a part of the family farm with his dad, cousin, uncle and grandfather since 1986 northwest of Gibbon
Married Angela F. Duckworth on July 28, 2001, at the Bethel Church northwest of Gibbon
Survivors include: wife, Angela of Kearney; parents, Thomas and Susan Reiber of Gibbon; brother, Mike Reiber and his wife, Linel, of Bloomington, Minn.; sister, Anne Reiber of Minneapolis; and nephews, Mitchell and Jesse Reiber and niece Lucy Reiber of Bloomington
Was preceded in death by his grandparents
Memorials: a scholarship to be established in Shawn’s name
Kearney Hub, 31 October, 2015
REIMERS, Phyllis M., 85, of Ravenna, formerly of Boelus, died Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Good Samaritan Center in Ravenna
Services: Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Ravenna
Burial: Souleville Cemetery near Boelus
Mortuary: Jacobsen-Greenway in St. Paul
Born on Feb. 14, 1930, in Ashton
Parents: Joseph V. and Eva D. (Kalkowski) Beran
Graduated valedictorian from Ashton High School in 1948; attended Kearney State Teachers College, taught school in rural Sherman County
Married: May 26, 1951, to Lee H. Reimers in Loup City
After marriage. lived, worked and raised their children on the family farm near Boelus; after the death of Lee in 2002, moved into Boelus
Activities: hobbies included working with crafts, sewing and crocheting; enjoyed giving and donating many of her handmade crafts; enjoyed Husker sports, playing cards and bingo, and puzzle books; member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 201 of Boelus, an honorary member of Centura FFA and St. Mary’s Church in Rockville; member of Our Lady of Lourdes in Ravenna at the time of her death
Survivors include two daughters, Maxine Blackford of Nebraska and Linda and husband David Reiser of Butte; sons and daughters-in-law, Leonard and Mary, Jerome and Mary Ellen, Wayne and Esther, Lynn, and Jack and Audrey, all of Boelus; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; also survived by a twin sister, Catherine “Kate” Bals of Odessa; a brother-in-law, Virgil Reimers of Grand Island; and many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her husband, Lee; two grandsons, Edwin M. Blackford III and Jacob D. Reiser; four brothers, Emmanuel “E.J.,” Raymond, Joseph and Ivan Beran; two sisters, Elizabeth “Betty” and Mary Ann; and her parents
Memorials: Boelus Fire Department or the Dannebrog-Boelus Rescue Squad
Kearney Hub, 19 October, 2015
REINERTSON, Reinert H., 90, of Kearney died Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial. Services: Thursday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: later
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born on the family homestead April 27, 1925
Parents: Tobias and Ethelyn (Camblin) Reinertson
Grew up in the Hazard community, attended Hazard Public School all 12 years with a perfect attendance award; graduated in 1942; enjoyed playing basketball during his school years and baseball for many years
Was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church in Hazard, and remained a member until 1995 when he moved to Kearney
Married: Berniece Dethlef in 1953 in Rockville; two children; lost his wife and daughter in a car/train accident, January 1967 as a result of a car/train accident
Married Carolyn (Reiter) Long on June 21, 1968, in Grand Island; had a daughter
Retired from farming in 1996 and moved to Kearney
Activities: organized the Hazard 4-H Club, was a leader until 1988; was active as a school board member and county extension member; enjoyed woodworking, camping with Central RV, square dancing, playing cards and being snowbirds; was a loving husband, brother, uncle and grandfather; loved people and conversation; was a gentle, kind-hearted person, especially to his stepchildren
Survivors include wife, Carolyn of Kearney; son, Randy Reinertson and wife Karen of Lexington; daughter, Sonja Sebree and husband Brent of Blaine, Wash.; stepsons, Monty Long and wife Teri of Montrose, Colo., Mike Long of Kearney, Kevin Long and wife Sheryl of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Kurt Long and wife Cindy of Hazard; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his first wife, Berniece; daughter, Lori; sister, Arlene Leuders and her husband, Edwin; and nephew, Leon Leuders
Memorials: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Faith Lutheran Church or Peterson Senior Activity Center in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 13 October, 2015
SANDERS, Carol M., 86, of Kearney died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at Ravenna Good Samaritan Center
Memorial services: Thursday at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney
Burial: later
Born Jan. 18, 1929, in Kearney
Parents: Vern and Verna (Kelsey) Gard
Graduated from Kearney High School in 1947
Married: to Sid Sanders on July 28, 1950, in Denver
As the mother of a U.S. Army family, traveled all over the world, including Japan, Okinawa, Germany, France and Italy; lived in Germany for three years and at many duty stations in the continental United States, including Fort McClellan, Ala., and Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Denver where Sid was the deputy post commander
Activities: was a local artist, was very active in the local art community; served as past president of the Kearney Artist Guild and volunteer at the Museum of Nebraska Art; her sister, a prominent pastel painter, painting under the name Virginia Johnson, is also active in the arts; will be remembered as a great mom, wonderful cook and source of strength to her family
Survivors include: her husband, Sid of Ravenna; sons, Mark Sanders, Scott Sanders and James Sanders, all of Kearney; grandchildren, Shea, Chance, Christopher and Andrea Sanders; and sister, Virginia “Bunny” Wattles and husband Mel “George” of Kearney
Was preceded in by sister, Marilyn Wells; and brother, James Gard
Memorials: Kearney Area Animal Shelter
Kearney Hub, 13 October, 2015
SAWYER, Janice L., 60, of Kearney died Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at her home
Services: Friday at Living Faith Fellowship Church
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Nov. 23, 1954, in Kearney
Parents: Wayne and Emma Jean (Sheen) Peterson
Grew up in Kearney and graduated from Kearney High School in 1973; then attended Central Community College-Kearney and received her nursing license
Married: March 19, 1977, to Randy “Buzz” Sawyer in Kearney
Worked as a nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital for a number of years then worked at Drs. Staley and McCammond’s office, Good Samaritan Hospital Home Health and Hospice, National Kidney Foundation (Nebraska Office), Kearney County Long Term Care in Minden, Northridge Retirement Home and then Homestead Retirement Home in Kearney; also was an instructor for certified nursing assistant classes for Central Community College
Activities: enjoyed sewing and cross stitching, and loved dogs and spending time with her family and, especially, her grandchildren
Survivors include: husband, Randy “Buzz” Sawyer of Kearney; daughters, Abigail Oxley and husband Jeff of Denver, Alison Sawyer-Keeten of Kearney, Dorina Mahler and husband William of Omaha and Devin Groesser and husband Mike of Lincoln; son, Daniel Worthy of Brisbane, Australia; six grandchildren; and sister, Linda Peterson-Sawyer and husband Rodney Sawyer of Salt Lake City
Was preceded in death by her parents
Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association or to the National Kidney Foundation
Kearney Hub, 14 October, 2015
SCHNACKER, Wayne Marion, 93, of Wood River, formerly of Kearney, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at Good Samaritan Society in Wood River
Services: Saturday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Burial: Armada Cemetery in rural Miller
Born on March 18, 1922, in rural Buffalo County near Amherst
Parents: John R. and Florence M. (Armstrong) Schnacker
Grew up on the family farm and attended Zion Lutheran School
Married: LaRea E. Cool on Jan. 31, 1942, in Smith Center, Kan.; she died on Jan. 27, 2014, just shy of their 72nd wedding anniversary
After marriage, bought a farm and worked side-by-side with his wife for many years; was involved in farming and ranching his entire life; particularly loved raising registered Hereford cattle; retired and moved to Kearney in the early 2000s
Activities: enjoyed fishing, hunting and attending auctions; always looked forward to sharing coffee and conversation with friends and strangers alike; enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Survivors include children, Lonny Schnacker and wife Charlotte of Kearney and Patti Wolf and husband Richard of Danville, Ind.; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Schnacker of Elm Creek; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Loren Schnacker of Oklahoma; a sister, Cleo Driewer of Missouri; and several nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, LaRea; a son, Larry Schnacker; a grandson, Scott Schnacker; and eight siblings
Memorials: Miller Fire and Rescue
Kearney Hub, 8 October, 2015
SCHWAB, Jerry, 79, of Nampa, Idaho, formerly of Pleasanton, Nebraska, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in Nampa. Memorial services: later
Born Feb. 22, 1936, in Pleasanton
Parents: Carl and Alvera (Thaden) Schwab
Grew up and was educated in Pleasanton
Military: joined U.S. Army in 1954, served in Korea
Worked in construction and lived in Washington, California and Idaho
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Judy Schwab of Nampa; brother, Gene Schwab of Pleasanton; nieces, Kris Epley of Wood River, Neb., and Kelly Carman of Kearney, Neb.; and nephews, Ron Schwab of Grand Island, Neb., and Pat Schwab of Giltner, Neb.
Was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary; wife, Dee; and brother, Darwin
Kearney Hub, 30 October, 2015
SWEARINGEN, Becky Marie, 55, of Kearney died Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Village
Services: Friday at Grace Fellowship Church
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home
Born Dec. 11, 1959, in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Parents: Archie and Lula (Bohanon) Arney
Was a graduate of Nashville (Ark.) High School
Married: June 20, 1981, to Terry L. Swearingen in Holdrege
Was a 33-year employee of Good Samaritan Society-St. Luke’s, where she worked in housekeeping; also worked several years cleaning Kearney Clinic
Activities: enjoyed Junk Jaunting, antiques and decorating; treasured time spent with her family and friends; cherished the relationships she made with the staff and residents of St. Luke’s; member of Grace Fellowship Church
Survivors include husband, Terry Swearingen of Kearney; sister, Karen and husband Joe Ray Bradford of Little Rock, Ark.; brothers-in-law and spouses, Dennis and Pat Swearingen, Randy and Trixie Swearingen and Michael Swearingen, all of Holdrege, and Tim and Robin Swearingen of Columbus; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins
Was preceded in death by her parents; nephew, Jessie Swearingen; parents-in-law, Bernard and Eunice (Woodle) Swearingen; brother-in-law, Jerry Swearingen; and her sister-in-law, Teresa Swearingen
Kearney Hub, 14 October, 2015
TAUBENHEIM, Donna M., 71, of Riverdale died Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, shortly after she was admitted to the hospital in Kearney
Services: Friday at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Kearney
Burial: Riverdale Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born July 18, 1944, in Kearney
Parents: Lawrence and Emma (Busch) Rohrich
Grew up in Pleasanton, graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1962; graduated from Queen Anne Beauty School
Had been a beautician in the community for more than 50 years; many of her clients also became close friends
Married: May 9, 1964, to Terry Taubenheim in Pleasanton
Activities: member of St. John’s Catholic Church, was active in the church altar society; enjoyed playing cards in her monthly bridge club, and was a fan of Elvis; was very proud of all of her grandchildren and her great-granddaughter, and cherished spending time with them
Survivors include: husband, Terry of Amherst; daughter, Michele and husband Charles Isom and their children, Andrew, his wife, Mary, and daughter, Annie Brooke Isom, Derek Isom and fiancée Brittany Graham, and Caleb Isom of Superior; sons, Troy and wife Kris Taubenheim and their children, Josh, Ally, Reid and Braden, of Lakeville, Minn., and Tim and wife Kari Taubenheim and their children, Mariah, Trey and Jaxon, of Kearney; sisters, Ramelle Termine of La Puente, Calif., and Elma Nelson and husband Steve of Axtell; brother, Francis Rohrich and wife Judy of Norfolk; and sisters-in-law, Rita Rohrich of Riverdale, Judy Peterson and husband Allan of Mesa, Ariz., Janine Andrews and husband Rick of Onalaska, Texas, and Gayle Taubenheim of Kearney
Was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Brent; brother, Marvin Rohrich; sister, Jeanice Meyers; brother-in-law, Tom Taubenheim; and niece, Sarah Nelson
Memorials: Amherst Volunteer Fire Department, St. John’s Catholic Church in Amherst or Amherst Park Fund
Kearney Hub, 27 October, 2015
TIFF, Roy Sr., 79, of Ravenna died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney
Memorial services: Friday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Born Jan. 12, 1936, in Burwell
Parents: John Martin and Alma Katherine (Woolery) Tiff
Married: to Ardith “Vee” Rollstin on April 22, 1961, in Grand Island
After marriage, lived in Chapman
Had a long career working construction, beginning at Chief in Grand Island; later started the Roy Tiff Construction Co. in Grand Island; moved to Kearney, 1974, worked for Harvey Anderson with Mid-Nebraska Structures; later worked for several construction companies; also worked as the head custodian at Kearney Clinic
Survivors include: sons, Marty Tiff of Kearney and Dennis Tiff and wife Jane of Houston; daughters, Gina Fenton and husband Fred of Winnsboro, S.C., and Katie Schaub and husband Jason of Ravenna; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Vee Tiff; and son, Roy Tiff Jr.
Kearney Hub, 20 October, 2015
VASQUEZ, Gustavo Sr., 74, of Kearney died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial
Services: Thursday at Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born March 28, 1941, in Pearsall, Texas
Parents: Francisco and Isabelle (Ortiz) Vasquez
Moved to Gibbon at a young age and attended school; moved to Kearney, worked for Dobberstein Roofing for 30 years, then owned and operated GV Trucking; retired in 2006
Activities: member of the Catholic Church; enjoyed fishing, working around the house and especially enjoyed spending time with his family
Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Sawin and husband Michael of Kearney; brothers, Raul Vasquez and wife Gloria and Frank Vasquez Jr. and wife Patty, all of Kearney, and Louie Vasquez of Papillion; grandchildren, Sarah and Thomas Sawin of Kearney; and sister-in-law, Tina Vasquez of Kearney
Was preceded in death by his sons, John Gerald and Gustavo Vasquez Jr.; and brothers, David, Robert, Dean and Gil Vasquez
Kearney Hub, 27 October, 2015
WIEMERS, Orville H., 81, of Kearney died Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow
Graveside services: Tuesday at Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born on Nov. 11, 1933, in Alma
Parents: George and Leora (Schleufer) Wiemers
Grew up in Elm Creek and later moved to Kearney; graduated from Kearney High School with the class of 1951
Married: Harriet M. MaComber on Dec. 23, 1953, in Kearney
Worked for different farmers in the area and then for Coca-Cola for a number of years; began his career at West Co. Pharmaceuticals in 1964, worked as a mold line specialist; retired in 1996; baby-sat his grandson, Michael, in Elm Creek for many years
Activities: loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and music performances; loved his family deeply; especially enjoyed his grandchildren; was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1955, traveled throughout Nebraska giving Bible-based talks; had a passion for older vehicles and enjoyed spending his spare time looking at them and fixing them up; also loved riding his bicycle several miles a day, every day, throughout Kearney; enjoyed listening to country-western music and especially listening to his grandson play piano
Surviving relatives include his wife, Harriet Wiemers of Kearney; daughter, Canda Dantzer of Farmington, Minn.; son, Chris Wiemers and his wife, Judy, of Elm Creek; daughter, Cara Wieduwilt and her husband, John, of Elm Creek; grandchildren, Nicole Wiemers, Michael Wieduwilt and Seth Wieduwilt; sister, Delores Hild of Kearney; and brother, Wayne Wiemers and his wife, Sandy, of Kearney
Was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Les Wiemers
Kearney Hub, 19 October, 2015
ZIMMERMAN, Justin M., 41, of Kearney died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Services: Tuesday, Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born Sept. 11, 1974, in Grand Island
Parents: Roger and Gale (Gilbert) Zimmerman
Grew up in Kearney until 1988 when the family moved to Windsor, Colo.
Married Stacia Albrecht on June 26, 2003, in Kearney
Had worked construction in and around Kearney for many years
Activities: loved spending time with his children and getting together with family; enjoyed working on cars, fishing, hunting and watching his favorite football team, the Denver Broncos
Survivors include: wife, Stacia of Kearney; children, Brittany, Matthew, Jessica, Justin and Allyssa of Kearney; mother, Gale Jennings and husband George of Aurora, Ore.; father, Roger and wife Brenda Zimmerman of Johnstown, Colo.; sister, Nicole Orta and husband Atanacio of Aurora; brother, Quentin Zimmerman and wife Stancie of Greeley, Colo.; grandfather, Marvin Taylor of Kearney; and several cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by two infant brothers, Heath and Trent Zimmerman; grandmother, Beverly Taylor; and grandparents, Quentin R. and Helen Zimmerman
Kearney Hub, 26 October, 2015