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BENSON, Betty J., 84, of Kearney died Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Service: Monday at First Presbyterian Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: April 27, 1933, in Holdrege
Parents: Vern and Josie (Woodman) Johnson
Grew up near Elm Creek, was a graduate of Elm Creek High School; then attended school in Omaha
Worked at McKee’s International in Elm Creek as a bookkeeper and in the parts department
Married: Nov. 4, 1952, to Rodney Benson in Grand Island; had eight children together
After marriage, moved east of Kearney on Poole Avenue
Activities: 71-year member of Williamsburg United Methodist Church; past member of the Island Circle Ladies Club and the NRA; was a leader of Helping Hands 4-H Club and Buffalo County 4-H Ropers Club; enjoyed gardening, canning, baking, sewing, flowers and animals
Survivors include her children, Connie Love, Linda Benson and Sharon Rose, all of Kearney, Carol Shiers of Gibbon, Roger Benson of Elm Creek and Roy Benson and Rex Benson, both of Kearney; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Ashcroft of Holdrege; and many nieces, nephews and cousins
Was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Ronald Benson; and brother, Gary Johnson
Kearney Hub, 9 November, 2017
BERNACHE, Evelyn Louise (Wassell), 79, of Kearney died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, at her home
Memorial service: Monday at Faith Baptist Church in Kearney
Burial: Fort Sill, Okla.
Born: Dec. 30, 1937, in Richmond, Minn.
Grew up in East Moline, Ill.
Until her struggle with cancer a few months ago, had poured her life into her family and teaching children from the Bible; was at peace, had trusted Jesus Christ as her Savior from age 9, and was ready to see Him. Survivors include: her two sons and daughters-in-law, Shiloh and Holly of Kearney and Shem and Sarah of Skiatook, Okla.; and a large host of family and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents, husband Raymond, several siblings, two grandchildren and many extended family
Kearney Hub, 4 November, 2017
BLUME, Eric D., 65, of Kearney died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Service: Monday at St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born: Nov. 13, 1951, at the U.S. Air Force Base in Romulus, N.Y.
Parents: Frederick J. and Freda (Walters) Blume
Attended schools in Wiesbaden, Germany; Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.; and Kearney; graduated from Kearney High School in 1969; graduated from Kearney State College in 1978; also completed a machine operator degree from Hastings Technical College in 1982
Married: Sept. 24, 1983, to Rose Woitaszewski in Grand Island
Loved music from the ’60s and ’70s; worked at Dusty’s Records for many years until its closing; then worked at Baldwins, Horizon Designs, Kmart and Wingate Inn
Activities: faithful member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and AA; was a passionate believer in the AA program and enjoyed attending the meetings at the Ambry Club; passed along his loved of music to his son, grandchildren, nieces and nephews
Survivors include: his wife, Rose of Kearney; his son, John and friend Lorina Farmer; two grandchildren, Micah Drue and Gracelynn June Rose Blume of Kearney; brother, Fred Blume and his wife, Nancy, of Kearney; and sister, Melanie Johnson and her husband, Steve, of Upland. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents
Memorials: St. James Catholic Church or Ambry Corp. in Kearney
Kearney Hub, 10 November, 2017
BROWN, Edward “Steve”, 71, of Kearney died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, at Good Samaritan Home in Wood River
Service: Wednesday in the ERC Building at Yanney Heritage Park in Kearney
Burial: later
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Jan. 4, 1946, in Kearney
Parents: Clarence and Irene (Wurstruck) Brown
Married: May 11, 1985, to Ruth Swift
Survivors include his wife; children, Shane Culp, Jana Brown, Sara Duncan and Alex Brown; sisters, Mary, Lillie and Irene; and seven grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 31 October, 2017
CARLSON, James Alan “Jim”, 68, of Utica died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Seward
Service: Saturday at Centennial High School in Utica
Burial: Minden Cemetery
Mortuary: Volzke in Seward
Born: May 2, 1949, in Kearney
Parents: Kenneth and Virginia (Kelly) Carlson
Graduated from Kearney High School in 1967; attended Kearney State College, earned his masters degree in industrial technology in 1977
Married: June 6, 1971, to Mary K. Nelson in Minden
Taught industrial arts at Centennial Public School for 31 years; also was an instructor for drivers’ education, as well as coach in baseball and track, and was a line judge for high school volleyball and the All-Star matches; for eight years following retirement,worked at Breeza Fans and many different summer jobs throughout the years
Activities: loved spending time with his family and friends; enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, gardening and woodworking; liked to work on computers and was a man of many talents in many areas; enjoyed socializing; was superintendent of the Poultry Barn at Seward County Fair for a number of years; active member of United Methodist Church in Utica since 1985, served in many different roles including various board; active member of the Jaycees, Lions Club, Senior Center Board and Bluebirds Across Nebraska
Survivors include: his wife, Mary Carlson of Utica; daughters and spouses, Tricia and John Hakonson of Lexington and Jana and Wes Harens of Julesburg, Colo.; son, Trent Carlson and Erica Smith of Utica; grandchildren, Thomas, Aaron and Micah Hakonson and Kaden and Noah Harens; brother, Dick Carlson and wife Linda of Grand Island; mother-in-law, Elliene Christensen of Minden; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Dan Nelson of Holdrege, Lynn and Linda Nelson of Minden and Kendall and Pat Nelson of Holdrege; and nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends
Was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Virginia Carlson; fathers-in-law, Marvin Nelson and Kenneth Christensen; and brother-in-law, Dan Nelson
Memorials: Utica United Methodist Church, Centennial Public Schools Foundation or the donor’s choice
Kearney Hub, 2 November, 2017
CLINE, Anna Marie, 94, of Kearney, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, at Kearney Regional Medical Center. Graveside service and inurnment: Nov. 14 at Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: March 24, 1923, in Shelton
Parents: Thomas Patrick and Gertrude Belle (Montgomery) Shanley
Was the second youngest of twelve; all of her siblings preceded her in death, and she lived the longest, to age 94
Grew up and completed high school in Shelton
Married: Charles Eugene "Gene" Cline, July 22, 1942, in Las Vegas
Lived in several places in California; the one she liked best was their ranch near Auburn, where they kept horses Their greatest joy was adopting a baby girl at Christmas in 1953, named Judith Ann after Anna Marie’s Grandmother Montgomery
Was a strong, independent woman because her husband, an over-the-road truck driver, was often gone for a week or two at a time
Activities: enjoyed cook, and crocheting; was the rock for her young brothers and many nieces and nephews; returned to Nebraska after Gene's death, lived first at Colony Acres in Gibbon and later at Homestead in Kearney until her death
Survivors include her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Richard Wright; her granddaughters, Allyson Desjarlais and Tara Wright; and great-grandchildren, Dakota and Richard Desjarlais, all of Pawtucket, R.I., as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends
Memorials: Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department and Faith United Church in Gibbon
Kearney Hub, 7 November, 2017
DICKEY, Sabrena, 40, of Kearney died Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at her home
Service: later date
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born: July 18, 1977 in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Parents: Richard and Mildred (Collins) Tyler
Attended school in Sidney, Nebraska
Married: Daniel Dickey on September 1, 1995 in Sidney
After marriage, lived in Kearney, was a stay at home Mom
Survivors include: husband, Danny Dickey; daughters, Averea and Aubrea Dickey; son Ayden Dickey all of Kearney; brother, Justin Miller of Cheyanne, Wyoming; sisters, Gena and Joe Maes of Roswell, New Mexico, Sonya Middlemas of Wheatland, Wyoming, and Nikki Fischer of Sidney, Nebraska
Was preceded in death by her parents
Kearney Hub, 1 November 2017
DUBBS, Patricia A., 68, of Cairo died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island
Service: Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wood River
Burial: Cameron Cemetery near Wood River
Mortuary: Apfel
Born: April 1, 1949, in Kearney
Parents: Eugene and Irene (Gibbons) Macek
Grew up in Ravenna, graduated from Ravenna High School, 1967
Married: David Dubbs on Sept. 18, 1971, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Ravenna
After marriage, lived in Wood River; was a homemaker and helped on the family farm
Activities: member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wood River; enjoyed gardening, baking and decorating cakes, helping on the farm and especially time with her grandchildren
Survivors include: her husband, David Dubbs of Cairo; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Chasity Dubbs of Wood River; daughters and sons-in-law, Michele and Darrell Pittman of Wood River and Tracey and Jason Czarnick of Hershey; 10 grandchildren, Kalon Czarnick, Alex Czarnick, Darian Czarnick, Clayton Pittman, Dillon Dubbs, Zach Pittman, Karissa Czarnick, Andrew “AJ” Pittman, Cooper Dubbs and Zane Czarnick; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donnie and Bev Macek, Kenny and Janel Macek and Joe and Lela Macek; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Dee and Steve Landers and Tammy and Bob Kirchau
Was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Irene Macek; and uncle, Dennis Gibbons
Memorials: to the GRACE Foundation or to St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Kearney Hub, 10 November, 2017
ELLIOT, Dixie Dee, 75, of Kearney died Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, at Bethany Home in Minden
Ashes will be scattered in Long Pine
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: May 2, 1942, in Omaha
Parents: Raymond C. and Lila M. (Beed) Van Cleave
Moved to Portland, Oregon, where her father worked in the shipyards; after his death, the family returned to Nebraska, lived in Long Pine
Moved to Omaha, worked as a supervisor at Holiday Inn; later moved to Kearney
Activities: loved playing cards, bingo, board games and listening to country music; also loved visiting with family and friends
Survivors include: a brother, Duylan “Van” Van Cleave and his wife, Judith, of Moline, Kan.; a sister, Shirley Londer of Kearney; and two nieces, Sheri Londer and Lynda Londer, both of Kearney
Was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Tammy Jo
Kearney Hub, 4 November, 2017
GILROY, Irene V., 77, of Kearney died Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at her home, after a difficult battle with cancer
Service: Friday at St. James Catholic Church
Inurnment: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: June 10, 1940, in Primrose
Parents: Jacob and Adola Miller
Was the second youngest in a family of nine children; grew up on the family farm in Primrose, was a graduate of Primrose High; received her teachers certificate from Wayne State College
Taught in a single-room schoolhouse in Primrose; eventually moved to Omaha but kept a long-distance relationship with her soon-to-be husband. Married: Paul M. Gilroy of Spaulding on July 16, 1966
After marriage, lived in Kearney until her passing
With Paul, ran Gilroy Construction in Kearney for 30 years; raised five children; was the secretary at Glenwood School for 25 years
Activities: has always been known for her passion for children, both her own as well as others’ children and especially for her love of her grandchildren; long-standing member of St. James Catholic Church; was the foundation of the Gilroy family in Kearney
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Paul; and their five kids and five grandchildren: Brenda Karels, her husband David and son Connor of Littleton, Colo., Beverly Gilroy of Kearney, Edward, his wife Amy and their children, Grace and Jacob Paul of Valencia, Calif., Jeffrey, his wife Megan and son Beckett of Parker, Colo., and John, his wife Audrey and daughter Sienna of Olathe, Kan.
Was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Raymond and Edward; and her sister, Margaret
Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Hospital and dedicated to Irene
Kearney Hub, 8 November, 2017
HATCH, Carla Colene, 81, of Minden, formerly of Kearney and Holdrege, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Bethany Home in Minden
Celebration of life service: Wednesday at Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege
She chose cremation
Born Feb. 19, 1936, at Orleans
Parents: Carl F. and Myrtle Marie (Blum) Bennett
Married: March 5, 1958, to Stanley G. Larsen
Survivors include her children, Ronald Larsen of Hastings, Raymond Larsen of Holdrege and Cynthia Goeking of St. Libory; and four grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 4 November, 2017
HENKE, E. Jean, 89, of Kearney died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Service: Saturday at First Presbyterian Church
Burial: later
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born: Aug. 1, 1928, in Harlan County
Parents: Reinhold and Leathie (Pollard) Imm
Attended school at District 60, Stamford and Orleans, graduating with the class of 1945
Married: 1945 to Gilbert Coe; had three children together; later divorced
Married: 1966 to Gene Henke
Worked at the world’s largest Co-op Creamery in Orleans; also worked at the A.S.C. office and in secretarial jobs, and her last job was at the Central Nebraska Presbytery Office; later worked the welcome desk at Good Samaritan Hospital
Activities: loved being outside taking care of her rabbits and ducks as a child, later was a member of Nebraska Wildlife Federation and had a NeWF windbreak planted for wildlife on her home place; enjoyed traveling, went to Spain and took several cruises; lifetime member of the Presbyterian Church, enjoyed being a choir member; greatest joy in life was having her family all together for the holidays
Survivors include: sons, Michael and Karen Coe of Crete and Daniel and Alice Coe of Lakewood, Colo.; daughter, Kathleen and Steve Godeken of Republican City; stepdaughter, Barbara and Dean Holbein of San Clemente, Calif.; 12 grandchildren, Stacy and Steven Whitney, Shelly Coe, Tiffany and John Lothrop, Danielle and Matt Miscio, Travis and Jill Coe, Jamie and Jessica Coe, Cassandra and Travis Holton, Robert and Amanda Coe, Kimberly Godeken and John, Tamara Bishop, Brandi Smith and Julie Smith; and great-grandchildren, Sarah Whitney, Stewart Whitney, Kyra Coe, Maddie Coe-Ahl, Jaedon Lothrop, MacKenzie Coe, Ryan Miscio, Makenna Coe-Ahl, Stephanie Whitney, Corbin Coe, Gabriel Coe, Alissa Coe, Broden Godeken, Kailyn Lothrop, Addy Coe, Cara Miscio, Gavin Coe and Penelope Coe
Was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters and one brother
Kearney Hub, 2 November 2017
HERTER, Dale, 82, of Gibbon died Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney
Celebration of life: Wednesday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Burial: Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon
Born: Jan. 25, 1935, on the Floyd Whiting farm southwest of Shelton
Parents: Charles Edward and Enid Rose (Whiting) Herter
Graduated from Gibbon High School in May 1953
Worked on the farm with his dad and later erected steel buildings for Behlen Manufacturing Co.
Married: July 15, 1956, Barbara Ann Elizabeth Packer in Wood River
Lived for several years in California; returned to Nebraska; bought a farm south of Gibbon and later purchased the lumberyard in Gibbon, which they owned and operated for over 35 years
Activities: most important in Dale’s life were his family and his love of spreading the gospel; the last half of his life was focused on ministry; longtime member and officer of Full Gospel Business Men in Kearney, was instrumental in founding new chapters in the surrounding area; most recently used the God Mobile, at local fairs and events, through which thousands came to know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior; member of Open Door Fellowship in Gibbon; cared deeply for his family
Survivors include: wife, Barbara Herter of Gibbon; children and spouses, Ron and Mona Lee Herter of Gibbon and Kris and Wayne Keller of Gibbon; grandchildren and spouses, Jason and Christina Keller of Vici, Okla., Angie and Cesar Monterroso of Gibbon, Kassy and Chris Marsh of Hartington, Kaleb and Allie Keller of Grand Island, Shawn and Erin Herter of Kenesaw, Janice Herter and Van Cornett of Burlington, Ky., Trevor and Katie Herter of Eagle, Tyler and Megan Herter of Lincoln, and Chelsea Herter and Taylor Muckey of Omaha; sister, Sharlene and husband John Brand of Galesburg, Ill.; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Carolyn Olson of Holdrege and Joyce Packer and Jerome and Nancy Packer, all of Wood River; and nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends
Was preceded in death by his parents, Charles “Chick” and Enid Herter; parents-in-law, Otho “Stub” and Rose Packer; brother-in-law, Rollin Packer; and son, Steven Herter
Memorials: Open Door Fellowship Church in Gibbon to be divided among The Gideons International, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship, Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department and Open Door Fellowship Church
Kearney Hub, 7 November, 2017
JOHNSTON, Clareen L.. 82, of Fairbury, formerly of Ravenna, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, at Gardenside Long Term Care in Fairbury
Service: Friday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born: Dec. 17, 1934, in Alexandria, S.D.
Parents: Clarence and Ina Schnarr
Completed high school in Alexandria; attended cosmetology school
Thrived in the cosmetology industry for several years
Married: Sept. 1, 1958, to Thomas Johnston, an LCMS minister
Activities: dedicated her life to serving the Lord alongside her husband, went on church calls with him, worked as church secretary, Sunday school teacher for high school youths, choir director and sang in the choir; loved her family, enjoyed cooking and baking; was a Nebraska Cornhusker fan; enjoyed watching sports and spending time with loved ones
Was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ina Schnarr; daughter, Rebekah Clareen Johnston; husband, the Rev. Thomas Dwyte Johnston; and sisters, Sandra Titze and Beverly Waldron
Surviviors include: daughters, Elizabeth “Betty” Messing and husband Bruce of Hebron and Deborah Johnston of Rock Hill, S.C.; grandkids, Cory Dankenbring and wife Sarah, Brooke Fowler and husband Dustin, Trey Johnston, Tarynne Johnston and Alexis Johnston-Norman; and great-grandkids, Kyler Dankenbring, Nolan Dankenbring, Grace Fowler and Joanna Fowler
Memorials: the Rebekah and Rev. Thomas and Clareen Johnston Memorial Scholarship Endowment and to the Deshler Lutheran School
Kearney Hub, 1 November 2017
KOEPKE, Nellie May “Nell”, 105, of Kearney died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at Mother Hull Home
Service: Friday at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral Chapel in Kearney
Burial: Soldier Valley Cemetery in Pisgah, Iowa
Born: Oct. 29, 1912, in Pisgah
Parents: Allen and Minnie C. “Christie” (Bryan) Bryceson
Second of four children; spent her childhood in Pisgah; graduated from Pisgah High School in 1930
Worked for a relative in Blue Hill
Married: Oscar Koepke in Blue Hill on April 1, 1934
After marriage, remained in Blue Hill; later moved to Kearney,the O.K. Farm and Motor Co.; moved to Colorado in 1956, and to Pisgah in 1973; after Oscar's death in 1979, remained in her Pisgah home; then moved to Kearney, 1993, to be near her son and granddaughters
Activities: loved animals; enjoyed cooking and sewing; traveled extensively with friends and relatives in her retirement; made many baby blankets that she enjoyed giving away,was proud that recipients included children in several foreign countries and all living first ladies; member of First Lutheran Church
Survivors include: her son, Gene and his wife, Connie; two granddaughters and their husbands, Jennifer and Steve Homan and Christie and Ben Hirschfeld; five great-granddaughters, Claire, Samantha and Mia Homan and Lillian and Ada Hirschfeld; two nieces; and four nephews
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; her stepmother, Millie Bryceson; brothers, James and wife Ilene, and Harrison; sister, Frances Wakehouse and husband Ralph; sister-in-law, Letha Bachman and husband Harold; and brother-in-law, Gilbert Koepke and wife Dorothy
Memorials: Kearney Area Animal Shelter or to Mother Hull Home
Kearney Hub, 9 November, 2017
LATHROP, Marion “Lucile” (Sandfort), 97, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, at Life Care Center of Cheyenne
Inurnment: Wednesday at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Neb.
Mortuary: Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby in Cheyenne
Born: Feb. 12, 1920, in Humboldt, Neb.
Parents: the late Carl and Gertrude (Schuetz) Sandfort
Married: Dixwell Albert Lathrop of Inland, Neb., on Jan. 13, 1946, one week after he returned from the European Theater during World War II
Was a school teacher for almost 50 years, taught in Kenesaw, Nelson, Sutton, Table Rock, Hyannis, Valentine and Ogallala, Neb.
Activities: member of First United Methodist Church in Kearney; volunteered at the Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney; was passionate about music, taught music in the different schools where she taught; served 74 years as a church choir member, accompanist and director in the Methodist churches the family attended over the years
Survivors include: sons, Craig and wife Donna of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Brent and wife Denise of Cheyenne; daughter, Lu Ann Ahrens and husband John of Beaumont, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Kolby, K.C. and Eric Lathrop, Sara Snelling, Anne Christensen and John and Laura Ahrens; and 11 great-grandchildren, Kaden, Konor and Kaleb Craig, Tian Marie and Hayes Lathrop, Nathan and Oliver Snelling, Ava Lathrop, Aleah Dunn and Amelie and Elise Christensen
Was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Dixwell Lathrop on Aug. 17, 1983; and sisters, Dorothy Sandfort, Ethel and husband Don Johnson and Marjorie and husband Jim Luce
Memorials: Museum of Nebraska Art
Kearney Hub, 31 October 2017
LLOYD, Esther G., 87, of Kearney died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at her home
Service: Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born: Dec. 16, 1929, in Arapahoe
Parents: William and Jesse (Ems) Nusbaum
Attended school in Arapahoe, then graduated from Beauty School in Holdrege
Worked as a beautician and owned Silhouettes in Holdrege
Married: Robert Lloyd on July 20, 1990, in Kearney
Activities: enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting, doing ceramics and fishing with her husband
Survivors include: her husband, Bob Lloyd of Kearney; sons, Gary Ziems and his wife, Sue, of Minden, Steven Ziems and his wife, Marlene, of Pleasanton and Keith Ziems and his wife, Polly, of Kearney; nine grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Betty Vogt and her husband, Henry, of Gothenburg
Was preceded in death by her daughter, Sheryl Porter and her husband, Randy
Kearney Hub, 7 November, 2017
MARLATT, Denelda “Marcella”, 97, of Kearney died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha
Memorial service: Nov. 25 at Kearney Community Theatre
Earthly remains have been donated to the University of Nebraska School of Medicine
Born: 1920, in Hastings
Parents: Milton George and Meda Edith (Hayes) McCue
Lived most of her life in the Kearney-Gibbon-Minden area, most recently at the Welcov Assisted Living facility in Kearney
Married: Dwight Gormley Marlatt
Survivors include: sons, Richard Marlatt and his wife, Kerry, and Terrell Marlatt, all of Kearney; and daughters, Shari Straight and her husband, Harry, of Denver, Gleness Knauer and her husband, Tom, of Richmond, Va., and Vicky Marlette of San Antonio; many nieces and nephews, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her husband; parents; a brother, Glen; and her sisters, Celia McCue Coyne, Martha McCue Hunsicker and Bonnie McCue
Memorials: Kearney Community Theatre or donor’s choice
Kearney Hub, 30 October 2017
MARSHALL, Donna, 87, of Kearney, formerly of Elm Creek, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at her home
Memorial service: Monday at Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Williamsburg Cemetery before the service
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: near Sumner on July 29, 1930
Parents: Joyce Clair and Lucille (Thornton) Wickard
Was the fourth of five children; attended grade school and high school in Sumner and Lexington, graduated in 1948; attended Kearney State Teachers College
Married: Eugene Marshall, in 1950
After marriage, lived in the Platte River Valley south of Elm Creek; moved to Kearney in 2014
Worked at her dad’s business, Wickard Service in Lexington, from childhood until 1952; then embraced her new life as the wife of a farmer and auctioneer; worked at Eugene’s side, managed the books and accounts for the farming and livestock business; worked as the office manager for Kearney Livestock Commission Co.; and helped create a thriving auction business serving as the bookkeeper, cashier, clerk, chief bill collector, etc.
Activities: became an active member in the Nebraska Auctioneers Auxiliary, served on the Board of Directors and numerous committees, wrote for the Power Behind the Gavel columns and attended every convention until her retirement; was inducted into the Nebraska Auctioneers Auxiliary Hall of Fame; helped clerk the Buffalo County 4-H auctions, was recognized in 1997 for her outstanding dedication; served on the National Livestock and Meat Board and the Nebraska Beef Council; was an early and committed volunteer to the Cattlemen’s Classic, was inducted into the Cattlemen’s Classic Hall of Fame in 2016; member of Williamsburg United Methodist Church for 65 years, served as treasurer for the church and was a member of almost every committee at one time or another; chaired the Lord’s Acre Celebration Auction from its beginning, wrote many book reviews for the church’s monthly newsletter, and led a nondenominational Bible study group; served on the Williamsburg Cemetery Association Board; family was the most important thing in her life; supported her children and grandchildren in their activities; was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend
Survivors include a sister, Helen Nickel; three children, Penny Buettner, Candy Marshall and husband Jerry Stehlik, and Jeff Marshall and wife Becky; seven grandchildren and their spouses, David Buettner, Jonathan and Shawna Buettner, Madeline Stehlik, Will Stehlik, Lacy Donald, Hannah and Blake Hild and Leah and Gavin Kenney; and four great-grandchildren, Marshall and Jaxon Donald and Birkley and Alyia Buettner
Was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene, in April 2017; brothers, Morris and Dean Wickard; sister, Fannie Joan Wickard; and grandson, T.J. Buettner
Memorials: Williamsburg United Methodist Church or the Williamsburg Cemetery Association
Kearney Hub, 9 November, 2017
MATTSON, Randall J. “Randy”, 40, of Lincoln died Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, in Lincoln
Service: Friday at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Lincoln
Burial: Fairview Cemetery in Lincoln
Born: April 29, 1977, in Ventura, Calif.
Was raised in Kearney
Was the owner of RMC remodeling as an independent contractor
Activities: enjoyed restoring classic cars, fishing, camping, hiking and taking vacations; cherished family time, adventures, exploring and playing with his niece and nephew
Survivors include: his wife, Rachel Rice-Mattson; mother, Rose and husband John Richter; sister, Rhonda and husband Nicholas Erickson; niece, Matalyn; nephew, Derek; grandmother, Irene Allen; along with numerous aunts, uncles and other relatives Was preceded in death by his uncles, John Dalton and Michael Allen; and aunt, Rochelle Jones
Kearney Hub, 16 November, 2017
MITCHELL, Adele L., 77, of Kearney died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Service: Wednesday at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney
Burial: Minden Cemetery
Born: Aug. 25, 1940, in Austin, Texas
Parents: Walter and Marie (Krueger) Luhn
Married: C.L. “Mitch” Mitchell in Austin on April 26, 1964
Relocated to Kearney County; later retired from Baldwin Filters
Cherished being a housewife and a mom; enjoyed the simple life that a life in agriculture fosters; nurtured her flower and vegetable gardens; enjoyed working alongside her husband on the farm; had a lighthearted and spirited sense of humor
Survivors include: her son, Mike Mitchell of Kearney; daughter, Ginger Gary of Kearney; beloved sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Charlie Lindholm of Austin; grandson, Bob Moreau of Eagle; granddaughter, Allison and husband Earl Leonard and their three sons, all of Chadron; sister-in-law, Nancy Petersen and her husband, Bill, of Minden; and nephews, Jim Petersen of Minden and John Petersen of McCool Junction
Was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Marie Luhn; husband, Cletis; daughter, Terrie Moreau; parents-in-law, Margaret and C.O. Mitchell; and son-in-law, Dallas Gary
Kearney Hub, 13 November, 2017
MOTT, LoRee Anna, 97, of O’Neill, formerly of Ewing, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill
Service: Saturday at Church of Christ in Ewing
Burial: Ewing City Cemetery
Mortuary: Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater
Born: July 3, 1920, at Atkinson
Parents: Frank and Hulda Beulah (Davis) Wondercheck
Attended school at Atkinson and graduated with the class of 1938
Married: Dec. 24, 1940, to Grant Mott in Atkinson; he died in July 1966
After marriage, lived at Ewing, helped on the family farm
where she helped him on the farm
Married: to Clyde Burge in 1968
Moved to Kearney in 1976, attended Central Community College for dietary school; worked at Mother Hull Nursing Home in Kearney as a dietitian until she retired; moved back to Ewing in September 2005
Activities: enjoyed embroidery and reading Christian books, was an avid Husker fan; member of WCTU, Church of the Nazarene, Jolly Workers Club in Ewing and attended Church of Christ; for the last five years, resided at The Evergreen in O’Neill
Survivors include: her daughter, Sharon and husband Lawrence Hinrichsen of Ewing and their children, Michael and Leon Hinrichsen, Jody and Doug Beed, Judi Sigler, Janeen and Suhas Joshi and Matt Hinrichsen; daughter, Tami and husband Rusty Davis of Dallas and their children, Amber and Phil Lee, Emily and Juan Contreras and Geoff and Melissa Davis; the children of the late Ronald Mott, Rhonda and Billy Hammock of O’Neill, Gregg and Cindy Mott, and Tim Mott and Sheila; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters and their spouses, Bessie and Bill Gallino of Valentine, Rita and Sid Boe of North Dakota, Nancy Garringer of Kearney and Joy and Jim Wertz of Kimball; and numerous nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her parents and husbands; daughter-in-law, Jacque Mott; son, Ronald; brother, Oscar “Bud” Wondercheck; sisters, Beulah Johnson, Viola Jackson, Wilma Francis and Vesta Taylor, who died Nov. 10, 2017; and great-grandson, Hayden
Kearney Hub, 16 November, 2017
OLDFATHER, Alan Murch, 86, of Kearney died Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at CountryHouse Residence
Graveside service: Nov. 29 at Kearney Cemetery, with military honors
Memorial service: First Presbyterian Church
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born: June 9, 1931, in Kearney
Parents: Harold and Marcia (Hazlett) Oldfather
Lifelong resident of Kearney; graduated from Kearney High School, 1949, was president of his class, participated in football, baseball and track; was a participant in the Nebraska Boy's State leadership program; attended the University of Nebraska, was a member of the ROTC, graduated in 1953
Military: served in the Finance Corps of the U.S. Army at Fort Sam Houston at San Antonio, Texas, from 1953-1956
Graduated from banking school in Wisconsin in the early 1960's
Married: Frances Germaine Christensen in 1951
Settled in Kearney in 1956; began at Kearney Loan and Finance Co., then spent over 35 years at First National Bank of Kearney, now Wells Fargo Bank, was on the board of directors and served as president; enjoyed investing in numerous entrepreneurial enterprises including a media outlet, restaurants, commercial and residential real estate projects, and start-up businesses
Activities: spent over 20 years on the Kearney Planning Commission, serving 17 years as chairman; was president of the Kearney Chamber of Commerce; ; served on the Board of Directors of Good Samaritan Hospita, was a founding board member of the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation; was trustee of the Ron and Carol Cope Foundation from 1992-2017; served in many other community organizations and endeavors; lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church, served as Sunday school teacher, trustee, elder, and member of numerous finance and pastor nominating committees; enjoyed fishing and hunting with friends, boating on Johnson Lake with his family, and attending sporting events with his wife
Survivors include: his beloved wife of over 66 years, Germaine; his three children, William A. Oldfather, Carol A. Troxel and Mary K. Egleston; daughter-in-law, Julie (Fessler) Oldfather; son- in-law, Ivan Troxel; and his sister-in-law, Diane Harris Oldfather. He was a loving grandfather and role model to six grandchildren, Kellie Troxel, Tyler Troxel, Peter Oldfather, Andrea Troxel, Scott Egleston and Dana Egleston
Was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard H. Oldfather and Charles E. Oldfather; sister-in-law, Janice Carter Oldfather; and son-in-law, Douglas L. Egleston
Memorials: Kearney Area Community Foundation or First Presbyterian Church
Kearney Hub, 13 November, 2017
REICHENEKER, Dixie Lee, 83, of York died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in York
Service: Wednesday at East Hill Church of Christ in York
Cremation was chosen
Mortuary: Metz in York
Born: March 21, 1934
Parents: Gustav and Caroline (Ruhs) Grotfeld in Cambridge
Married: June 30, 1951, to Erwin A. Reicheneker in Kearney
After marriage, lived in Kearney, worked for the Bakery, Grace’s Café and for the Kearney Daily Hub; moved to York, worked for York College and Pfeiffer’s Travel Agency
Activities: active member of East Hill Church of Christ in York and attended Kearney Church of Christ; loved God and sought to make her life pleasing to him; traveled the world on mission trips and traveled to Russia on three separate occasions to teach the Bible; also volunteered with Helping Hands at York College and was a spelling bee judge for 4-H for several years; loved to write poetry and wrote several articles on Parkinson’s disease for the York News Times; loved her family and many friends, and enjoyed being around people
Survivors include: her husband, Erwin Reicheneker of York; daughters, Linda and husband David Scott of Arlington, Texas, and Brenda Reicheneker of York; son, Alan Reicheneker of Tuscola, Texas; foster son, Phan Van Thi of Raleigh, N.C.; foster daughter, Nancy Phan of York; and grandchildren and their spouses, Josh and Stephanie Reicheneker, Jeremy and Gretchen Reicheneker, Jacob Reicheneker and Cassie Reicheneker, all of Abilene, Texas, Tena and Dan Gerst of Washington, D.C., Olivia and Dan Schmitt of Dubuque, Iowa, Fenton and Brittney Phan of York, Tammy Phan of Kansas City, Mo., and Letitia Phan of Manhattan, Kan. She is also survived by three stepgrandchildren
Was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, one sister and two nephews
Memorials: Nebraska Youth Camp, or to East Hill Missions
Kearney Hub, 31 October 2017
REITER, Shirley G., 88, of Ravenna died Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at CountryHouse Residence in Kearney
Service: Friday at Ravenna United Methodist Church
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born: March 1, 1929, in Broken Bow
Parents: Clayton and Golda Pruner
Graduated from Broken Bow; was proud to have attended all of her class reunions through 60 years
Married: Dec. 11, 1948,to Lester E. Reiter Jr.
Was a wonderful cook, seamstress, crocheter and quilter; was a 61-year member of the United Methodist Church and the original “Circle #5,” and served her church in many ways; was a Brownie/Girl Scout leader and taught Sunday school; member of Eastern Star, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Ravenna Historical Society and the Custer County Historical Society; served on the Election Board dating back to when they used to count their own ballots after the polls closed; was proud of her grandkids and great-grandkids, attended their athletic events, science fairs and graduations; sewed prom dresses and made baby quilts
Was preceded in death by her husband, Les; her parents, Clayton and Golda Pruner; her brother, Bruce Pruner; and her son, Gary Reiter
Survivors include: daughters, Vicki Schmidt and husband Don of Ravenna and Linda Ward and husband Jimmy of Loup City; grandchildren, Stacie Loeffelholz and husband Craig, Dan Schmidt and wife Holly, and Cindi Coulter and husband Warren, all of Ravenna, Mike Reiter of Las Vegas, Eddie Reiter and wife Danielle of Epping, N.H., Tanner Reiter of Chadron, Jason Ward of Omaha and Sarah Ward of Neligh; and great-grandchildren, Taylor and Jackson Loeffelholz, Madyson and McKenna Schmidt, Aaron Coulter, Brayden and Addison Reiter, Hailey Ward and Jake, Naomi and Isaiah Vogt. Kearney Hub, 15 November, 2017
SCHMIDT, Richard “Dick”, 75, of Kearney, Neb., died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas
A celebration of life: Thursday at Caruth Village Funeral Home chapel in Hot Springs Village
Born: Dec. 18, 1941, in Rawlins, Wyo.
Parents: Roger and Varnael Schmidt
Married: June 6, 1965, to Jeannie in Kearney
Was a devoted husband, father and “Papa”
Was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jerry Schmidt; and nephews, Brandon Schmidt and Marc Moffett
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jeannie Schmidt of Kearney; sons, Greg and wife Lisa of Benton and Kirk and wife Lynda of Bryant; three grandchildren, Taylor and wife Zara, Kelsey and Scott; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and a sister, Diane Moffett and a brother, Mike Schmidt, both of Kearney
Memorials: Habitat for Humanity or the Hot Springs Village Animal Welfare League
Kearney Hub, 7 November, 2017
SHADA, Douglas G., 69, of Kearney died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, at his home, after a four-month battle with cancer
Service: Friday at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney
Burial: Ansley Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born: Aug. 18, 1948
Parents: Eli and Madeline (Yanney) Shada
Grew up in Ansley; learned the values of hard work and integrity at Shada Market, the family business; graduated from Ansley High School in 1966; attended Kearney State College, participated in football and track
Married: Farrol McCulley in 1969
Taught at Anselmo-Merna Public Schools; moved to Lincoln in 1974, worked at the Nebraska Department of Corrections as a counselor, then head counselor and then became an administrator at Lincoln Correctional Center; helped establish the Prison Fellowship Ministry in Nebraska; in the early 1990s, was asked to assist as a track coach at Lincoln Southeast High School, which became a ministry to several student-athletes
Activities: served on the pastoral staff of Lincoln Berean Church (1980-2000); chaired the Elder Board, led various ministries, and began mentoring men through a personal approach of love and accountability grounded in the Bible; enjoyed leading a spiritual study for doctors in the Lincoln area
Moved to Kearnery, 2001; started two different churches; touched people of all ages and backgrounds with God’s truth and love through countless breakfasts, lunches, counseling sessions, marriages, funerals and other meetings; was honored as Pastor of the Year by the Nebraska Family Council in 2002; served on many boards, including the International Center for Biblical Counseling in Sioux City, Iowa; Grace University and Maranatha Bible Camp where he led junior and senior high camp for 30 years; and a couples retreat for 24 years; also served on boards of several businesses in Lincoln, helping them develop leadership strategies; was president of the Berean Fellowship of Churches, 1993-2001, gave leadership within Possibilities Africa and Love Counts Now; was a passionate communicator of biblical truth; enjoyed a round of golf, a fishing trip and hunting deer or pheasants; family was always his first concern
Preceded in death by his parents
Survivors include: his wife, Farrol of Kearney; son, Matt and wife Catherine Shada of Omaha; daughter, Jodie and husband Gregg Madsen of Omaha; brother, Jim and wife Linda Shada of Bellevue; sister, Mary Weich of Lincoln; brother, Randy and wife Diane Shada of Wahoo; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and their families; as well as countless who called Doug their friend, pastor, counselor and mentor
Memorials: Possibilities Africa or to Elevate
Kearney Hub, 8 November, 2017
SIMEON, Lynn, 65, of Kearney died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at Mount Carmel Home and Rehabilitation Center
Memorial service: Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney
Inurnment: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: March 25, 1952 in Minden, Nebraska
Parents: Arnold and Irene (Peterson) Hogeland
Was raised in Minden, was a 1970 graduate of Minden High School
Married: April 14, 1973, to Steve Simeon
Began working for BD (Becton Dickinson) shortly after graduating; retired in 2014 after 44 years of employment
Activities: enjoyed reading, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren
Survivors include: her husband, Steve Simeon of Kearney; daughters Nicole Simeon of Almena, KS and Megan Vasquez and her husband Jerad of Kearney; grandchildren Kelsey and Graeme Raburn, Gage and Kinley Vasquez; sister Judith Medina and husband Joseph of Campbell, NE; brother Thomas Hogeland and wife Valerie of Hildreth; brother-in-law Robert Simeon of Kearney; sister-in-law Debra Peacock and husband Jack of Lincoln; mother-in-law Bertha Simeon of Kearney; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents; nieces Shelly Egenberger and Susan Thompson; nephews Michael Hogeland and Terry Thompson; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Joe and Krin Simeon, Linda Simeon; father-in-law Robert P. Simeon
Kearney Hub, 16 November, 2017
SLATER, James Harvey, 79, of rural Shelton, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at his home
Graveside service: Thursday at Gibbon Riverside Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: March 14, 1938, in Hastings
Parents: Christian “Joe” Aljo and Edna May (Ramick) Slater
Was raised in Holstein, Atlanta and Lowell areas, graduated from Gibbon High School in 1955
Married: Shirley Irene Donaldson on Feb. 16, 1958, at First United Methodist Church in Holdrege
After marriage, lived in Holdrege, Atlanta, Lowell, Gibbon and Shelton; worked in many occupations, which consisted of the railroad, Slater Elevator in Atlanta, Mark Randall Farm, Bill Bendfeldt Farm, Slater Farm, Rayburn Trucking, Garnet Rose Potato Farm, Slack Trucking, Larry Bailey Farm, Larry Puttergill Farm, Don Farrell Farm, Scoular, Big Flag in Gibbon, Missouri Valley Construction in Grand Island and Yellow Freight in Kearney
Activities: loved his outdoor life, whether it was from his trucking, farming, farm animals, camping, fishing, riding around the countryside and looking at the fields, or just sitting outside with his friends; was an avid pool player and enjoyed teaching his kids the game; also enjoyed playing cards, playing golf later in life with his buddies and coffee times with his Minden friends and the guys at the Oasis; member of Atlanta Methodist Church
Was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley in September 2008; his parents; sister, Beverly Jane Slater; and nephew, Wesley Slater
Survivors include: his daughter and spouse, Denise and Larry Fenster of Shelton; son and spouse, Mike and Tina Slater of Gibbon; his grandson, Jason Glenn of Grand Island; granddaughters and their spouses, Sarah and Trent Schrock of Funk, Nichole and Jon Ruyle of Kearney, Kristina and James Craft of Houston and Brittany and Jose Rosas of Lincoln; his great-grandchildren, Carson Glenn, Nikolas, Harley, Samuel and Shirley Schrock, Raegan and Kynlee Ruyle and Kaiser and Kora Craft; and his brothers and their spouses, Robert “Bob” and Sandra Slater of Holdrege and John “Jack” and Christine Slater of Atlanta
Memorials: Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department
Kearney Hub, 6 November, 2017
THOMAS, Grover Cleveland, 92, of Kearney died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, at his home
Memorial service: Saturday at First Church of God
Cremation was chosen
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Aug. 12, 1925, in Silverton, Texas
Parents: Jeptha D. and Lula M. (Parish) Thomas
Grew up in Texas, graduated from Moran High School in 1944
Military: U.S. Navy, 1944 - 1951; trained to become an underwater welder and deep-sea diver; during World War II, served on the USS Jason and several other ships; was among the divers who recovered silver bars in the Bay of Japan; joined his fellow WWII vets for the first Buffalo County Hero Flight to Washington, D.C.
Married: Fern Hatch on Oct. 6, 1952, in Colorado
After marriage, lived in Wyoming, worked as a mechanic and carpenter; also owned and operated a café in Albin, Wyo.; later worked as a steamfitter and welder for Steamfitter and Plumbers Union 464; moved several times to several states for work, eventually settled in Beatrice; retired in 1987, and moved to Newark to be closer to family
Activities: member of the American Legion; enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing keno and attending the dog races; was an avid of the Texas Longhorns and Nebraska Cornhuskers
Survivors include: his loving wife of 65 years, Fern of Kearney; two daughters, Terie Dingman and husband Don of Kearney and Lorea Meier and husband Joe of Elm Creek; a son, Dan Thomas and wife Karen of Platte Center; five grandchildren, Crystal and husband Brian Werts of St. Edward, Jacob Thomas of Pittsburgh, Zachary Thomas of Platte Center, Austen Thomas of Lincoln and Trevor Thomas of Kearney; a great-granddaughter, Ali Werts; a brother-in-law, Marvin Kays of Moran, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Johnston and Eleanor Hatch, both of Loveland, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, James and Ronald; and 10 siblings, Travis, Prentis, Allene, Rene Mae, A.J., Inez, Guy, Gene, Doris and Lorea
Kearney Hub, 1 November 2017
WORLOCK, Roger Wickstrom, 83, of New Orleans died Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in New Orleans
Memorial service: the coming year in Boulder
Born: May 17, 1934, in Kearney, Nebraska
Parents: Miriam and Montague Worlock
Grew up on an acreage at the west end of town, situated on the delightful “Seedling Mile” of U.S. Highway 30; helped raise some ducks and chickens as well as a Victory Garden during World War II; even maintained a milk goat for a few years
Graduated from Kearney High School; earned a degree in sociology from Carleton College in Northfield, Minn., 1956; earned a Masters in Education at Northern Colorado University
Married: Carol Neill in Colorado Springs in 1963
After marriage, settled in Boulder, taught social studies at Burbank Junior High for 35 years
Activities: was active in the Democratic Party; served as vice president of the Boulder Valley Teachers Union for several years; active member and officer of the Boulder Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, the Kiwanis Club and the Retired Teachers Association; helped to found St. Ambrose Episcopal Church in 1967, later were communicants at St. John’s Episcopal Church; enjoyed many travels during their pleasant retirement years; celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in New Orleans in 1913 in the company of extended family
Following Carol's death in 2013, lived at Poydras Home in New Orleans, enjoyed the musical activities and performances
Was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Carol Neill Worlock, and his brother, Robert Worlock
Survivors include: his daughter, Nancy Worlock of Boulder, Colo.; daughter, Caroline Worlock Brickman, son-in-law, Robert Brickman and grandchildren, Simon, Jacob and Anna, all in New Orleans; and brother, John Worlock, residing in Salt Lake City
Kearney Hub, 4 November, 2017