Irene B. Dzingle 92 of Loup City, NE died Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Rose Lane Home in Loup City, NE. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2013 at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church in Loup City with Father Martin Egging officiating. Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City. There will be a Sodality Rosary at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013 at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the church with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Health Connect at Home Hospice, Bowman Lake Restoration Fund or donor’s choice. Higgins Funeral Home in Loup City is in charge of arrangements. You can sign Irene’s guest book at higginsfuneralhomelc.com.
Mike Nelson
In remembrance of Mike Nelson who lived in El Cajon, CA, and passed away May 6th, his mother, Adeline Nelson and family would be pleased to have you join them for a coffee and fellowship at the American Legion hall in Burwell on Saturday, May 25th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Charles "Chuck" Rienks
Charles "Chuck" Rienks passed away Monday, April 29th in Lakeland, FL. A burial and memorial service will be held at the North Loup Cemetery, Saturday, May 25th at 9 a.m. The family will host a coffee reception at the North Loup Cafe immediately following the service.
Pauline Marie Kinney, 78
Pauline Marie Kinney, 78, of Burwell, Nebraska died May 14, 2013 at the Valley County Health Systems Hospital in Ord, Nebraska.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013 at the First Christian Church in Burwell. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor JB Sikes will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell.
Pauline was born November 10, 1934 in Burwell, Nebraska to Frank and Ethel (Poor) Dehart. She attended Banner Country School. Pauline worked with her family on the farm and did cleaning.
Pauline married Robert Kinney on December 24, 1957. Robert worked construction which kept them traveling to various areas for about ten years. In the late 1960’s they returned to Burwell. Pauline started working at the Legion Club cooking and cleaning. She retired after 38 years. Robert died on July 2, 1983.
Pauline was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Christians Women. She enjoyed embroidering, crossword puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren.
Pauline is survived by five children; Eugene and Karla Kinney of Sargent, Nebraska, Gary and Judy Kinney of Burwell, Nebraska, Marvin and Joan Kinney of Hastings, Nebraska, Janet and Roy Mohr of Albion, Nebraska and Betty Bradley of Burwell, Nebraska. Eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Richard Dehart and Ted Dehart both of Burwell, Nebraska and a sister, Hazel and Perry Smith of Burwell, Nebraska. Two sister-in-laws, Aza Dehart of Ord, Nebraska and Caroline Kinney of Burwell, Nebraska.
Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two infant children, Ronnie and Mervin, a sister, Lucille Boyer and a brother, Jim Dehart, two brother-in-laws, Melvin Kinney and Don Kinney. Two sister-in-laws, Betty Dehart and Patty Dehart.
Gwendolyn Ann “Gwen” Maly, 71, of rural Ord entered Heaven’s gate from the Valley County Health System Hospital on Sunday, May 12, 2013, surrounded by her family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Ord First United Methodist Church with Reverend Jeff Wulf officiating. Mrs. Maly will be cremated following the service. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Valley County Hospice or the Ord First United Methodist Church. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Gwendolyn Ann was born August 9, 1941, at Milford, Nebraska and was adopted by William G. and Mary Evelyn “Eva” (Johnson) Vogt. She was raised in Ravenna where she attended country school through the ninth grade and graduated from Ravenna High School in 1960. Gwen continued her education in Omaha for a year and worked at the Children’s Hospital.
On May 1, 1962, Gwen was united in marriage to Ernest R. Maly at Ravenna, Nebraska. The couple made their home on the Maly farmstead 8 miles northeast of Ord in the Springdale Township of Valley County. The couple spent their entire married life living and working on the farm.
Gwen was a member of the Ord First Untied Methodist Church, VFW Auxiliary and was a fifty year member of the Western Fraternal Life Dennice #14 of Ord.
She enjoyed attending garage sales and polka dances. Gwen was a pianist and enjoyed accompanying the Springdale School Christmas programs and playing at local nursing homes. She especially cherished the time spent with her family and grandkids.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest of rural Ord; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Raymond Maly and Randy and Alberta Maly all of Ord; three daughters and a son-in-law, Diane and Terry Spilinek of Elba, Evelyn Schaaf and her significant other, Jake Koch of Ord and Delores Hopper of Omaha; ten grandchildren, Justin, Eric and Shari Spilinek, Melissa Schaaf, Nicholas Schaaf and his wife, Paige, Cimarron, Cody and Tifanny Hopper, and Lorri and Jasmine Maly. Gwen was anxiously awaiting the birth of her first great-grandson; Noah Schaaf expected to arrive late May.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Mervin Vogt.
Dale Albert Miller, 95
Dale Albert Miller, 95, of Burwell, Nebraska died May 7, 2013 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2013 at the United Methodist Church in Burwell. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor Dennis Davenport will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 -7 p.m. at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell. Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church.
Dale was born October 5, 1917 in Garfield County, Nebraska to Albert and Edith (Haines) Miller. Dale farmed with his dad when got old enough to help.
Dale married Mable M. Olson on May 14, 1941 in Ord, Nebraska. To this union a son, Greg Dale was born. Dale continued to farm with his dad and also helped with the John Deere dealership that they owned. Dale then worked for Missouri Valley Construction as a mechanic and then for the Sargent Alfalfa Mill.
Mable died on September 4, 1999.
Dale enjoyed polka and country music, dancing, fixing things, fishing and driving around to look at all the old places.
Dale is survived by nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Greg, two brothers, Veril Miller and Ray Miller and two sisters, Geneva Metcalf and Eula Olcott.
Clarence "Casey" Damratowski, 89
Clarence “Casey” Damratowski, 89 of Loup City, NE died Monday, May 6, 2013 at his home in Loup City. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013 at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church in Loup City with Father Martin Egging officiating. Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 10 at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church with a Vigil Service and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Health Connect at Home Hospice or Loup City Fire Department. Higgins Funeral Home in Loup City is in charge of arrangements. You can sign Casey’s guest book at higginsfuneralhomelc.com.
Glen D. Hawley, 77
Glen D. Hawley, 77, of rural North Loup passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the Heritage Living Center in St. Paul.
Mr. Hawley’s wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration on his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Scotia High School Gymnasium in Scotia, Nebraska. Pastor Bruce Phillips will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the North Loup United Methodist Church or to a scholarship fund for North Loup-Scotia Students. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Glen Dean Hawley was born August 18, 1935, at Comstock, Nebraska to Kenneth and Martha (Nelson) Hawley. He grew up in the Comstock and Arcadia areas where he received his education and graduation from Arcadia High School.
Glen continued his education at Kearney State College where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in 1957 and Master’s Degree in 1963. Glen worked his way through college as the chief cook and bottle washer at the Plainview Steak House in Kearney. Upon graduation he managed the steakhouse for 5 years.
On August 29, 1955, Glen was united in marriage to Nancy Hanes at Arcadia, Nebraska. To this union three sons were born.
In 1962, Glen began his career in school administration with his first position as Principal at Belgrade. In 1964, he assumed the position of Principal at North Loup-Scotia. The following four years he served as Principal with additional duties as Activities Director, Varsity Football Coach, Junior High Basketball Coach, and teaching Driver’s Education and Biology. He served as the Principal at Sargent from 1968 to 1971 and Litchfield from 1971 to 1974.
In 1974, the family moved south of North Loup where they farmed. In the fall of 1975, Glen became the Principal at North Loup-Scotia where he remained for 23 years and retired in May of 1998.
Glen’s first wife, Nancy passed away in January of 1989. On July 6, 1990, Glen married Karen (Hinrichs) Sich at North Loup. The couple made their home on the farm south of North Loup.
Glen was a member of the North Loup United Methodist Church and served as the Trustees Chairman on the Administrative Council. He was a man of strong faith. He enjoyed and took much pride in his Registered Angus Cattle herd. He was an avid Husker Football fan.
Survivors include his wife, Karen of rural North Loup; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Steven and Corinne Hawley of North Loup and Timothy and Amelia Hawley of Grand Island; three step sons and their spouses, Michael and Nancy Sich of Omaha, Daniel and Stacie Sich of Ansley and John Sich of Cozad; four grandchildren; ten step grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Jerry and Bonita Hawley of Gretna, Gene and Jean Hawley and Jim Hawley all of Arcadia; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Pauline Evans of San Ramon, CA, Evelyn Goeman of Mesa, AZ, and June and Delbert Drake of Arcadia.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Nancy; and his son, Michael Hawley.
Georgia M Ference
Georgia M. Ference 75 of Loup City, NE died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Rose Lane Home in Loup City. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2013 at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church in Loup City with Father Martin Egging officiating. Burial will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church with a Sodality Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m. at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Ference family or donor’s choice. Higgins Funeral Home in Loup City is in charge of arrangements. You can sign Georgia’s guest book athigginsfuneralhomelc.com.
Jeanette Peters, 76
Jeanette Loretta Peters, 76, of rural Ericson passed away Friday, April 26, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Health System in Kearney.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at the Bethel Baptist Church in Ord. Pastor Kyle Campise will officiate. Burial will be in the Ord City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Family’s Choice for a memorial to honor Jeanette’s memory. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Jeanette was born June 18, 1936 at the Valley County Hospital in Ord Nebraska to George and Gertrude (Long) Zabloudil.
She was raised on the family farm north of Ord and received her early education at a country school and graduated from Ord High School in 1953.
Jeanette continued her education at Kearney State and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. After receiving her teaching certificate, she taught at several rural schools in Valley and Garfield County for several years.
On June 22, 1958, Jeanette was united in marriage to Roland Peters at Ord. After Mr. Peters was discharged from the military in 1960, the couple settled on the Zabloudil farmstead west of Ericson.
From an early age Jeanette was interested in music and convinced her parents to let her take lessons on the piano, guitar, and accordion. At the age of 16, Jeanette began teaching private music lessons. Later she was instrumental in forming an accordion band at the rural school in which she taught. Her passion for music and love for the students led her to a 60-year teaching career. Over the years she taught piano, guitar, bass and steel guitar, and accordion lessons.
She was a visionary who believed in every child. She insisted that with hard work anyone could accomplish whatever they wanted. “Aim high and work hard” were familiar phrases heard by those knew her.
Jeanette was a very energetic person who loved the family farm and constantly strived to improve and develop the operation. She also enjoyed baking, sewing, flower gardens and landscaping, but especially loved teaching and spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Jeanette was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, Loup Valley Arts Council, and Music Boosters.
Survivors of the immediate family include her husband, Roland of Ericson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jerilyn and Jaguar Tonniges of Ericson and Kayla and Dale Beethe of Ord; and a brother, Francis Zabloudil of Lincoln.
She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Rory, Austin, Tucker, Stirling and Cooper Tonniges and Savannah, Dawson and Rena Beethe, and great grandchild, Alera Tonniges.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a son-in-law, Dr. Robert Brown.
Lorraine Lukesh, 92
Lorraine Lukesh, 92, of Ord passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the Valley View Living Center in Ord.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2013, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in with Fathers Tom Ryan and Mark Maresh will officiate. Burial will be in the Ord Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at the Ord Memorial Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the St. Mary’s School Music Department. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Lorraine was born August 12, 1920, at Elyria, Nebraska to Peter and Victoria (Gregoroski) Duda. She graduated from Ord High School in 1938, as the Salutatorian. She attended Kearney State College.
Lorraine taught at country schools around the area and was always happy to hear from her former students. She also worked in Omaha at the Martin Bomber Plant.
On June 12, 1945, Lorraine was united in marriage to Elmer Lukesh at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Ord. To this union four children were born, Mary, James, Kathleen “Kadi” and Karen. The Lukesh family made their home in Ord.
Lorraine was a homemaker while her children were growing up. She was later employed at Beranek’s Drug Store, Anderson’s Pharmacy, Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Region 26, and Hillcrest Motel and also provide child care.
Lorraine volunteered as a 4-H leader, and at the Valley County Museum. She was an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and Altar Society. Lorraine and Elmer enjoyed dancing and organized polka dances in Ord. She was an avid Cornhusker Football Fan. She loved to entertain and host family and holiday functions.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Linda Lukesh of Lincoln; two daughters and a son-in-law, Kadi Lukesh of Lincoln; Karen and Darien Cox of Grand Island; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Darrell Schmidt, Carl Schmidt, Beth (Darren) Brickel, Jenny (Justin) Kilzer, Barbara Lukesh, John (Amanda) Lukesh, Nathan Cox and Sadie Cox; seven great-grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Gage and Abby Schmidt, Leah and Nicholas Kilzer, William Lukesh and Lauren Brickel; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Ray and Jim Duda both of Ord and P. Edward and Kay Duda of Brick, NJ; two sisters, Florence Bastow of Casper, WY and Berniece Fiala of Ainsworth; a sister-in-law, Ruth Duda of Ord and a special friend, Bonnie Agress of Ord.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer who died March 1, 1999; a daughter, Mary Schmidt-Kment; one brother, John Duda and two sisters, Clara Ingebritson and Dorothy Sacotte.
Wilda Arlene Lindsey, 83
Wilda Arlene Lindsey, 83, of Burwell, Nebraska died April 21, 2013 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell.
A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the United Methodist Church in Burwell. Inurnment will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor Dennis Davenport will officiate. Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell is in charge of arrangements.
Wilda was born July 6, 1929 in Inman, Nebraska to Arthur and Anna (Miller) Clark. She grew up on a farm near Inman, Nebraska. She went to elementary school in Inman and lived there until her freshman year of high school when they moved to Burwell where she attended high school.
Wilda married Billy Lindsey on November 8, 1947 at her parent’s home in Burwell. They lived in Loup County near the Calamus River from 1947 until 1962. They then moved to the Lindsey homestead until moving into Burwell in 1964. Billy died September 22, 2002.
Wilda worked at the Burwell Hospital and also did house cleaning. She enjoyed gardening, reading and had a fascination for cardinals.
Wilda is survived by three children: Deanna and Roland Helberg of Maxwell, Nebraska, Don and Jenette Lindsey of Ord, Nebraska and Travis Lindsey of McCook, Nebraska. Eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. A brother-in-law, Daryl and Genie Lindsey of Lincoln, Nebraska and nieces and nephews.
Wilda was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother, Norbert Clark and a sister, Delores Stevens.
Vicki Sue Rowbal, 63
Vicki Sue Rowbal 63 of North Loup died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Valley County Health System Hospital at Ord.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 2:30 at the Hillside Cemetery at North Loup, followed by a short memorial service and luncheon at the Seventh Day Baptist Church at North Loup. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Vicki was born May 2, 1949 at Ord to Carl and Elma (VanHorn) Walkup. She graduated from North Loup-Scotia High School. Vicki had worked at the Valley County Hospital, the North Loup Café and cleaned the North Loup Bank.
Survivors include a son and daughter in law Kevin and Maura Rowbal of Norfolk.
Vicki was preceded in death by her parents ; two brothers Gordon Dean Walkup and Loren Walkup; one sister Helen Potomac.
Catherine Rademacher, 97
Catherine Rademacher, 97 of Loup City, NE died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Valley County Hospital in Ord, NE. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 22, 29013 at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church in Loup City with Father Martin Egging officiating. Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 21 at St. Josaphat’s with a Sodality Rosary at 4:00 p.m. anda Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m. at the church. Memorials are suggested to Rademacher family or donor’s choice. Memorials contributions will be determined after the funeral. Higgins Funeral Home in Loup City is in charge of arrangements. You can sign Catherine’s guest book at higginsfuneralhomelc.com.
Carolyn Rose "Sally" Robbins, 79
Carolyn Rose “Sally” Robbins, 79, of Ord formerly of Stapleton passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at the Valley County Health System Hospital.
A Celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Ord Christian Church with Pastor Greg Barnes officiating. Private Inurnment will be in the Arcadia City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the COPD Foundation. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn Rose was born September 29, 1933, on the family homestead outside of Arcadia, Nebraska to Lewis and Lucile (White) Minne. She was the fifth of eleven children and was known by her family and friends as “Sally”. She received her education at Arcadia, Loup City and Dannebrog where she graduated in 1950.
Shortly after graduation she married and moved to Colorado where she raised her four children, Doris, Pamela, Alan and Lynn. After several years of being a stay at home mom, Carolyn entered into college to realize her dream of becoming a teacher, which also led to her becoming a published author.
Carolyn returned to Nebraska in 2000, where she continued teaching part time at the North Platte Community College and as a substitute teacher for the Stapleton school district.
Carolyn was a baker, gardener and canner. She had a love for animals and the outdoors. She especially enjoyed ice skating and hiking. Her creativity was expressed with crafts, sewing and editing papers and books. She was involved in teaching and literacy associations and was the secretary of the North Platte Chapter of AARP. Carolyn will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Hollis Alan and Cynthia Gulbrandson of Gandy, NE; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Doris Jean and Billy Holloway of Fort Lupton, CO, Pamela Lucile Gulbrandson and friend, Yenny Van Dinter both of Deming, NM and Karyl Lynn and Greg Barnes of Ord, NE; 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; six brothers, Harold Minne of Castle Rock, CO, Glen Minne of Dannebrog, NE Lowell Minne of Commerce City, CO, Jerry Minne of Tucson, AZ, Terrance Minne and Fredrick “Bud” Minne both of Brighton, CO; two sisters, Kathryn Johnson of Atascadero, CA and Patricia Dennis of Casa Grande, AZ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Ralph and Lawrence Minne.
Duane E. Schernikau, 74
Duane E. Schernikau, 74, of Ord passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013, at the Valley County Health System Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 10: 30 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the Ord First United Methodist Church with Reverend Jeff Wulf officiating. Burial will be in the Ord City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Ord Memorial Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Family’s Choice. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Duane Elmer was born August 7, 1938, at Beaver Crossing, NE to Elmer and Gwendolyn (Armstrong) Schernikau. He received his education at Beaver Crossing and graduated in 1956.
Shortly after graduation Duane entered the United States Army and served at Fort Carson, Colorado. He returned to Nebraska and worked for the State of Nebraska Department of Roads in Seward County.
On May 8, 1960, Duane married Dianne Ricenbaw. To this union four children were born, Becky, Doug, Scott and Jeff. In 1963, he completed barber school and moved to Ord where he worked as a barber for several years. Duane owned and operated the Ord Theater and the North Loup Drive In Theater. In 1972, he purchased and operated the Ord Drive In for twelve years. While living in Ord, Duane enjoyed refereeing high school football games and boxing matches. He was an umpire for baseball games including State Legion games. He was a member of the Jaycees and held numerous offices including president and was a member of the Ord Elks Lodge and also held numerous offices including Exalted Ruler.
In 1985, Duane moved to Mesa, Arizona where he worked as a dry waller and then managed the Sunland Village Golf Club for four years. He then went to work at Fort McDowell Casino until his retirement in 2008. While in Arizona Duane coached Little League Baseball; and umpired for city leagues, Arizona State and his memorable Cubs Spring game at HoHoKam Stadium.
In 2009, he returned to Nebraska to be near his children and grandchildren. He spent time bowling, playing golf and following his grandchildren and their activities. He was an avid Husker fan.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Kevin Valla of Ord; a son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Becky Schernikau of Holstein; six grandchildren, Michael and Kristin Schernikau of Newburgh, NY, Bryan and Nicole Wagner of Aurora, Calvin Wagner and friend, Bethany Kallhoff of Bartlett, Nicholas Valla of Ord, Jarrun and Taylin Schernikau of Holstein; three great grandchildren, Cecilia, Carmen and Brooklyn Wagner all of Aurora; a sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Max Eberspacher of Seward; a nephew, Val Eberspacher (Lori) of Marshall MN; a niece, Susan Baily of Tulsa, OK; many cousins; friends; and a very special friend, Betty Derrico of Mesa, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Douglas Alan and Scott Lee Schernikau; and a nephew, Jack Eberspacher.
Mary Alice Donovan
Mary Alice Donovan, 86, of Greeley, Nebraska died Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Greeley Care Home with her family by her side.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 15, 2013, at the Greeley Sacred Heart Church with Father Don Buhrman officiating. Interment will be in the Greeley Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with the Catholic Daughter’s Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Rosary and Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Family’s Choice. T.J. Finn & Sons Mortuary is in charge of the services.
Mary Alice was born March 2, 1927, at St. Paul, Nebraska to John and Alice (Stout) Kittridge. She was baptized at The Church of the Visitation in O'Connor, NE. Mary Alice grew up on a farm near O'Connor and graduated from St. Joseph Academy in O'Connor. After graduation she worked at a factory Grand Island during the war before becoming a telephone operator.
Mary Alice and Bernard Donovan were united in marriage August 22, 1950, at O'Connor, Nebraska. The couple lived on the family farm their entire married life. To this union ten children were born. Bernard passed away in December of 1999.
Mary Alice was a wonderful mother and homemaker. She made the best fried chicken, bread and cinnamon rolls. No one left hungry from her house. She was a gentle and compassionate woman. Mary Alice enjoyed spending time with family and playing solitaire and reading. She was a life-long Catholic and a member of the Catholic Daughters.
Survivors of the immediate family include her children and spouses, Patty and Frank Vasquez of Kearney, Tom and Kathy Donovan of Greeley, Maureen and Joe Spain of Crofton, MD, Jamie and Madge Donovan of Brighton, CO, Jerry Donovan of Greeley and fiancée, Marcia Kelly of Omaha, Marian and Gary Mike Hubbard of Elm Creek, Greg and Virginia of Lincoln; a family friend, Gretchen Behnk of Greeley; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Tom and Patsy Kittridge of Westminster, CO, Jerry and the late Marge Kittridge of Omaha, and Dick and Jane Kittridge of Grand Island; and a sister-in-law, Nancy Donovan of Greeley. Also left to cherish her memory are 18 grandchildren; 9 great-children and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bernard; two sons, Mike and John, an infant daughter Mary Teresa; and two infant sisters.
Charles C. Hackel, 90, of Ord passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the Valley View Living Center in Ord.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at the Ord Christian Church with Pastor Greg Barnes and Pastor Greg Swinney officiating. Burial will be in the Ord City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the church. In Lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Ord Christian Church or the Valley County Hospice. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Charles was born September 10, 1922, at Ord, Nebraska to Frank Joseph and Minnie Elsie (Rowell) Hackel. He was raised on the family farm southwest of Ord and received his education at Hardscrabble Country School and graduated from Ord High School in 1939.
Charles was united in marriage to Lois Nelson on October 19, 1944, at Norfolk, Nebraska. The couple resided on a farm 12 miles southwest of Ord. In 1962, they moved to a farm between North Loup and Scotia. Charles farmed his entire life. In 2008, the couple moved into Ord and resided at the Grandview Independent and Assisted Living Center. Lois passed away February 2, 2011.
Charles was a member of the Christian Church where he served as an elder and taught adult bible school. He was a trustee of the Nebraska Christian College for ten years and a member Farm Bureau. He enjoyed golfing, playing pool, traveling and camping.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jim of Beatrice and Edwin and Marlis Hackel of Ord; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Martin Coston of Skidmore, MO and Joyce and Linn Black of Virginia, NE; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Ed Bridwell of Lincoln.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois; and two brothers, Melvin and Russell Hackel.
Naomi Ruth (Rikli) Geweke, 86, of Ord passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, Nebraska.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Ord First United Methodist Church with Reverend Jeff Wulf officiating. Soloists will be Reverend Jeff Wulf and Kathryn Lansman and Phyllis Clement will be the
Raymond James Stenka, 72
Funeral Services for Raymond James Stenka age 72 of Ainsworth, Nebraska will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM at the St. Pius X Catholic Church in Ainsworth. Burial with Military Honors will be held in the Ainsworth Cemetery . Ray Stenka passed away on Sunday at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls , South Dakota .
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Wife: Jean Stenka of Ainsworth
6-Children: Kelly Stenka of Valentine Kurt Stenka & wife Janis of Alma, Nebraska Kenneth Stenka & wife Kimberly of Atkinson , Nebraska
Scott Stenka & wife Cathy of Lincoln, Nebraska Sheri Papini & husband Luca of Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Mark Stenka & wife Stacy of Lincoln
15-GC 5-GGC Sisters: Rose Mroczek & husband Anzel of Loup City, Nebraska Marjorie Moore & husband Joseph of Lincoln Julie Gentleman & husband David of Gretna, Nebraska
Along with Nieces & Nephews
Visitations for Ray Stenka will be held on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM with a Rosary Prayer service at 7:00 PM at Hoch Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family in Ray’s name for future designation. Online condolences may be directed to the family at hochfuneralhome.com
Milton Jule (Mick) Simpson, 89, of Burwell, Nebraska died April 6, 2013, at Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the United Methodist Church in Burwell, Nebraska. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor Dennis Davenport will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 – 7 p.m. at
Beulah Stiger, 85
Beulah Stiger, 85, of Ord passed away on Friday, April 05, 2013, at the Valley View Living Center in Ord. Mrs. Stiger’s wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Ord Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Greg Barnes officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ord City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Valley View Living Center. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Bertha Leone “Toby” Clinch, 89, of Burwell, Nebraska died April 3, 2013 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell.
Toby’s wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 8, 2013 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Burwell, Nebraska. Pastor Alan Petersen will officiate. Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell is in charge
Loretta Jorgensen, 81, of North Loup passed away Tuesday, April 02, 2013, at the Bryan LGH West Medical Center in Lincoln.
Mrs. Jorgensen’s wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 05, 2013, at the Ord Memorial Chapel with Pastor Bruce Phillips officiating. A private inurnment will be in the Hillside Cemetery at North Loup.
Nellie Ella (Lund)Calver, 93, of Ord died Tuesday April 2, 2013 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, NE.
Mrs. Calver’s wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at the Ord Memorial Chapel with Pastor Greg Barnes officiating. Inurnment will be at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Arthritis
Mary K. Hanson, 88, of rural Ord passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at the Ord First United Methodist Church with Pastor Greg Barnes officiating. Burial will be in the Ord City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the church. Memorials are
Shirley O. Bonsall, 84, of Scotia passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013, at the Lakeview Golden Living Center in Grand Island.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the Ord Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jeremiah Knoop officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Scotia. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Ord Memorial Chapel.
Geraldine Faye Stahlecker, 84, of Burwell, Nebraska died March 24, 2013 at the Heartland Park Assisted Living in Seward, Nebraska.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2013 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burwell, Nebraska. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor Matthew Berndt will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday at
Elvira K. Bolli, 98, of Arcadia, died Sunday, March 17, 2013, at the Valley View Living Center in Ord.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Arcadia. The Rev. Dr. Jeff D. Hale will officiate. Burial will be in the Lee Park Cemetery near Arcadia.
Visitation will be 1 hour before time of service at the church.
Donald “Donnie” Coleman, 76, of Ord passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013, at the Valley View Living Center in Ord.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ord with Reverend Glenda Pearson officiating. Burial will be in the Ord City Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the funeral on Wednesday at the
Verna Jean Ruzicka, 89, of Loveland, CO, formerly of Ord died March 8, 2013, at the North Shore Health and Rehab.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ord Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in the Ord Bohemian Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Ord Memorial Chapel. Memorials may be given to Grandview Assisted
Bonnadel June Foster, 90, of Ericson, Nebraska died March 9, 2013 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, Nebraska.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the United Methodist Church in Ericson, Nebraska. Burial will be in Pibel Cemetery. Pastor Delano Cunningham will officiate. Visitation will be Monday from 5 – 7 p.m. at Hitchcock
Harry W. Palu, 88, of Loup City, died Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Josaphat's Catholic Church in Loup City. The Rev. Marty Egging will officiate. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City with graveside military honors by American Legion Post 48 of Loup City.
John W. Hamer, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Edgewood Vista, Hastings, Nebraska.
Services will be Friday, March 8, 2013; 10:30 A.M. at First United Methodist Church, Hastings, Nebraska with Pastor Tony Dawson officiating. Burial with military rites will be Friday, March 8, 2013; 3:00 P.M. in Hillside Cemetery, North Loup, Nebraska. Following the burial there will be a
Robert Allan Essig, 76, of Burwell, Nebraska died March 4, 2013 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2013 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Burwell, Nebraska. Pastor Alan Petersen will officiate. There will be no visitation. Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell is in charge of arrangements.
Varley George Petersen, 82, of Burwell, Nebraska died March 1, 2013 at the Grand Island Nebraska Veterans Hospital in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the First Christian Church in Burwell. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor JB Sikes will officiate. Visitation will be from 5- 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hitchcock Funeral
Milo G. Florian, 80, of Ord passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 21, 2013, at the Valley County Health System.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Ord. Father Tom Ryan and Mark Maresh will officiate. Burial will be in the Ord Catholic Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by
Raymond Ben Soll, 87
Raymond Ben Soll, 87, of Burwell, Nebraska died February 26, 2013 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Burwell Baptist Church in Burwell, Nebraska. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Albion, Nebraska at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Stan Gurney will officiate. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell, Nebraska. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested Burwell Veteran’s Park, Nebraska’s Big Rodeo or Burwell Baptist Church.
Raymond was born June 23, 1925 at Irvington, Nebraska to Henry and Katherine “Katie” (Hagedorn) Soll.
Ray went to school through the eighth grade at Bennington, Nebraska and Elk City, Nebraska schools near Omaha.
Ray worked for Charles Warren Ranches before being drafted into the United States Army on March 20, 1952. Ray was a Corporal and was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict, following basic training at Ft. Breckinridge, Kentucky. After being honorably discharged on February 20, 1954 Ray was a ranch manager for Charles Warren and Sons until 1991, after 37 years in Spalding, Nebraska. During this time Ray married Eleanor Marie Bloom on June 19, 1955 in Ericson, Nebraska.
In 1991 Ray became the Ranch Manager for Donald Walvoord farms in Spalding, Nebraska. Ray also worked for the Ericson Livestock Market on sale days for 18 years.
Ray was a member of the Burwell Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, making numerous birdhouses, feeders, dollhouse and yard ornaments. He also made aluminum twirly whirlies and Tin Man hangers. He was a fan of John Deere tractors and rodeo.
Ray is survived by his wife Eleanor Soll of Burwell, Ne. Five children; Kendall and his wife Sherri Soll of Ord, Ne. , Leona and her husband Rob Strumbell of Cloquet, MN., Peg and her husband Dirk Stryker of Callaway, Ne., Jill Eschete of Topeka, Ks. and Raymond Soll of Callaway, Ne. Grandchildren, Elizabeth (Russ) Roberts of Homer, Ne., David (Chitsana) Gerber of Grand Island, Ne., Joe (Violet) Gerber of Ord, Ne. and Haylee Stryker of Callaway, Ne. Great-grandchildren; Grant, Lilly and Jordan Roberts of Homer, Ne. and Jonathan (Layla) Gerber of Grand Island, Ne. A brother Harvey and his wife Helen Soll of Valley, Nebraska and many nieces and nephews.
Ray was preceded in death by a teenage son, Kerry Dean Soll, his parents, Henry and Katie Soll, five brothers, Bill, Ed, Cliff, Charles and Les, a sister, Louise and a son-in-law, Mike Eschete.
Dennis Andrew Seidel, 55
Dennis Andrew Seidel, 55, of Sargent, Nebraska died February 24, 2013 at the Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow, Nebraska as the result of a tractor accident.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2013 at the Sargent Public School in Sargent, Nebraska. Burial will be in the Somerford Cemetery near Sargent. Pastor Alan Petersen will officiate. A memorial visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell, Nebraska. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Sargent Veteran’s Memorial.
Dennis was born August 15, 1957 in Ord, Nebraska to Gilbert and Irene (Hulinsky) Seidel. Dennis graduated from Burwell High School in 1975. After graduation he worked construction, farmed and ranched and was a bull fighter for rodeos. Dennis married Nancy Barnhart. To this union two sons were born: Phillip and Merlin. They lived in the Burwell area for a few years and then moved to Sargent. Dennis and Nancy were later divorced. Dennis farmed, ranched and worked for Trotter Fertilizer. He traveled with his boys to most of the inland states. He was active in 4-H, and the Sargent Fair Board.
In 2008 Dennis met his best friend and soul mate Kathy (Grint) Wilson. It was some of the best times of their lives. Dennis loved to travel and wanted to show Kathy the world. They loved to spend time sitting on the bridges in the Sargent area and creating all kinds of projects together. His special Granddaughters gave him so much joy. Their hunts, fishing, sledding and cooking together were just some of the adventures they would do.
He enjoyed water fights at the end of fair and at home. He liked buffalos and bringing joy to other people. He was also an AA sponsor and enjoyed tinkering with things. His latest dream was making sure the Sargent Veteran’s Memorial will be completed.
Dennis is survived by a son, Merlin Seidel of Sargent, Nebraska. His best friend, Kathy Wilson of Sargent, NE and her family; Brandi Wilson and Jeff Walent of Sargent, NE, Dustin and Holly Wilson and Hayley Wilson and Angel Castaneda all of Victorville, CA and his special grandchildren, Rayven, Rikki, Jenna and Shae. Brothers sisters; Pat and Rod Valasek of Comstock, NE, John and Cindy Seidel of Ainsworth, NE, Gerald Seidel of Crawford, NE, Dale and Teresa Seidel of Burwell, NE, Frank and Marilyn Seidel of La Crosse, KS, Robert and Vonnie Seidel of Ainsworth, NE and Margaret Seidel of Ord, NE and nieces and nephews.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and a son Phillip Seidel.
Russell Jerome Petersen, 79, of Burwell, Nebraska died February 16, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Burwell, Nebraska. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor Alan Petersen will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 – 8
Anna M. Vampola, 80 of Omaha, formerly of Ord passed away Friday, February 8, 2013 in Omaha.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2013, at the Ord Memorial Chapel with Father Tom Ryan officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Family’s Choice. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Anna was born March 23, 1932, at Omaha, Nebraska to
Anna M. Vampola, 80 of Omaha, formerly of Ord passed away Friday, February 8, 2013 in Omaha.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2013, at the Ord Memorial Chapel with Father Tom Ryan officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Family’s Choice. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Anna was born March 23, 1932, at Omaha, Nebraska to
Joyce LaVonne Sorensen, 85, of Burwell, Nebraska died February 13, 2013 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 18, 2013 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor Alan Petersen and Fr. Tom Ryan will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Sunday
Darrel Miller 78, originally from Burwell, NE, passed away at his home in Loveland CO. His is survived by his wife, Retta (Stone) Miller; Sons: Allen (Natalie) Miller - Colorado Springs, Mark (Yvonne) Miller - Omaha, NE: Daughters: Debbie (Bob) McAndrew - Larkspur, CO, Joan (Michael) Koltak - Fort Collins, CO: one brother Gale (Julie) - Table Rock Lake, MO, one sister
Dixie Lee Flock, 59, of Omaha formerly of Ord passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at the Ord Memorial Chapel. Louese, Cary and Casey Nelson will conduct the service. Burial will be in the Ord Bohemian Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral
Celebration of Life for Joshua J. Lytle age 20, of Page will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, with Delores Ruzicka, Officiating. Burial will be in Ord City Cemetery at 3:30 pm. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 5 , 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Snider Memorial Funeral Home with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob
Harry “Toot” Edward Foster, 91, of Ericson, Nebraska died February 3, 2013 at the Grand Island Nebraska Veteran’s Home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the United Methodist Church in Ericson, Nebraska. Burial will be in the Bartlett Cemetery. Pastor Delano Cunningham will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 – 8 on
Matilda L "Pat" Konkoleski, 89
Matilda L. “Pat” Konkoleski, 89, of Ord passed away unexpectedly at her home in Ord on Sunday, February 3, 2013.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Ord. Fathers Tom Ryan and Mark Maresh will officiate. Burial will be in the Ord Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at the church on Wednesday. In Lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, St. Mary’s school or Make Christmas Happen. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Matilda Louise “Pat” was born May 12, 1923, to John B. and Veronica (Kusek) Zulkoski on the family farm west of Elyria. She received her education at District #32 country school in the Eureka Township and graduated from Ord High School in 1941.
After high school Pat joined two of her sisters in Omaha and went to work at the Bemis Company. On January 30, 1945, Pat was united in marriage to Floyd J. Konkoleski at Elyria, Nebraska. The couple made their home on a farm west of Ord until 1955, when they moved to a farm northeast of Ord. They farmed until Floyd’s life was taken by an auto accident and he passed away on February 7, 1975.
Pat moved into Ord and began working at the J.M. McDonald Store which later became, Moyer’s Department Store. She worked at the clothing store for 18 years.
Pat was a member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Altar Society, Lodge #437, VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and several card clubs. She also belonged to the Plain Valley Extension Club and spent many hours on the Make Christmas Happen Project. Pat volunteered at Bloodmobile and with Bingo at the nursing home. Along with Agnes Janda they baked kolaches once a month at Grandview.
Her hobbies included crafts, cross word puzzles, traveling, playing cards, yard work and flowers. She also enjoyed crocheting, embroidering and sewing. She will be remembered for her kolaches and birthday cakes for the grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and John Belschner of Lincoln and Linda and Tom Osborn of Sargent; 9 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Rolland Dorothy Zulkoski of Elyria, Edmund and Dixie Zulkoski of Ord, and Matilda (Mrs. Enus) Zulkoski of Elyria; one sister, Lorraine Pfiefer of Omaha and a brother-in-law, Gene Novotny, of Ord.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Floyd; a son, Gerald “Gary” Konkoleski; three brothers, Enus, Raymond and Bennie Zulkoski and two sisters, Marie Novotny and Bernice Bertholf.
Karen Kriss, 72
Karen Kriss, 72, of Comstock died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
Services will be at 10:30 A.M. Thursday at the Rhoad Funeral Chapel in Sargent. The Reverend Don Shauda will officiate. Burial will be in the Douglas Grove Cemetery west of Comstock. Visitations will be from 4 to 6 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Katherine J. Berney, 91, of Bartlett passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at her home in Bartlett.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at the Bartlett United Methodist Church with Pastor Delano Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in the Bartlett Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the funeral on Tuesday at the church. Memorials are
John Nickolaus Kamphaus, 81
John Nickolaus Kamphaus, 81, of Burwell, Nebraska died January 31, 2013 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ. Pastor Alan Petersen will officiate. Memorials are suggested to the Burwell Veteran’s Park or the Community Memorial Health Center. Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.
John was born was born December 9, 1931 at Raeville, Nebraska to Joseph and Juliana (Arnberger) Kamphaus. He was third child of twelve children.
John received his education in rural Holt County schools. At the age of sixteen he left home and went to work for several area ranchers. He later went to Scottsbluff with William and Lavina Thompson, where he worked in the oil fields and bean fields. He was inducted into the United States Army on October 21, 1952. After basic training he was sent to Korea. He received an honorable discharge on September 30, 1954. Coming home to Nebraska he worked at the Albert and Carrie Summers ranch. This is where he got his cattle herd started. In June of 1961 her married Mildred LaVerne Whitcomb at Amelia, Nebraska. To this union three children were born; Sherry, Richard and William.
The family lived on ranches around Bartlett and Burwell. They moved to the Dallas Petersen ranch west of Burwell in 1970. They lived there for forty-one years. In 2010 they sold the ranch, because of John’s failing health and moved to Burwell.
John is survived by his wife LaVerne Kamphaus of Burwell, Nebraska. Three children; Sherry Smith of Shelton, Washington, Richard and Theresa Kamphaus of Ft. Collins, Colorado and William and Marlene Kamphaus of Burwell, Nebraska. Eight grandchildren; Lacey, Jessica and Trina Smith, Ashley, Sarah and Brooke Kamphaus and Cody and Levi Kamphaus. Seven brothers; Joe and Leila Kamphaus of O’Neill, Anthony Kamphaus of Murdo, South Dakota, Carl and Irene Kamphaus of O’Neill, Nebraska, Bernard and Jo Ellen Kamphaus of Chambers, Nebraska, Michael and Yvonne Kamphaus of Norman, Oklahoma, Francis and Diane Kamphaus of Columbus, Nebraska and Paul and Carolyn Kamphaus of Omaha, Nebraska. Two sisters; Genevieve Shaw and Dorothy Summers both of O’Neill, Nebraska.
John was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mary Stewart and Juliana Svatos.
LaVerne L. Hansen, 93
LaVerne L. Hansen, 93, of Ord passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at the Valley County Health System Hospital in Ord.
Mr. Hansen’s wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at the Ord Memorial Chapel. The Reverend Jeff Wulf will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Ord City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Ord Public School Foundation. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
LaVerne Lloyd Hansen was born February 24, 1919, in Valley County, Nebraska to Julies “Bert” and Elsie (Jensen) Hansen. He was raised in Valley County where he received his education and graduated from Ord High School in 1936.
LaVerne served in the military for two years. After his discharge he returned to Ord where he did farm and carpentry work.
He enjoyed woodworking, welding, hunting, fishing and trapping. LaVerne was an avid sports fan and has a special interest in Nebraska Football. He had a sharp mind and was very aware of local and national events.
Survivors include nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Edna McGee, Raymond Hansen, Mary Stuben, Myrtle Wesenburg, Alberta Barthalomew, Anna Barthalomew, Little Bert Hansen, Lily Coleman, Nell Dlezer, and Mabel Goldenberg.
Jeffrey L. Kawata, 62
Jeffrey L. Kawata, age 62, of Broken Bow, died Friday January 25, 2013 at the Bryan LGH-East Hospital in Lincoln . Funeral services will be held on Tuesday January 29, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph ’s Catholic Church in Broken Bow with Father Jim Hunt officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph ’s Catholic Cemetery with Govier Bros. Mortuary of Broken Bow in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be held on Monday January 28, 8 AM to 8 PM with the family greeting friends 7 PM to 8 PM at Govier Bros. Mortuary.
Allan Masters, 92 of Loup City, NE formerly of Arcadia, NE died Saturday, January 26, 2013 at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, NE. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the United Methodist Church in Arcadia, NE with the Reverend Jeff Hale and Reverend Ray Berry officiating. Burial will follow at the Arcadia City Cemetery with military honors by the
Evelyn Margaret (Smith) Fowler was born September 6, 1917 near Nesbit, Nebraska, which was about 9 miles west of Stapelton, Nebraska. She left the loving care at Rose Lane Home in Loup City, Nebraska and departed this life on January 15, 2013 at 7:40pm At that same moment she was welcomed by her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ into her new and eternal home. She was greeted
Marguerite J. Miller, 87, of Ord passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Valley View Living Center in Ord.
Mrs. Miller’s wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of her life will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church with Reverend Glenda Pearson officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ord City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to
Wayne E. Stewart, 92, of Ord passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013, at the Valley View Living Center in Ord.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at the Ord Memorial Chapel with Pastor Greg Barnes officiating. Burial will be in the Ord City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Ord Memorial Chapel. Memorials are suggested
Della Mae Oltman, 79, of Loup City, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at the Rose Lane Home in Loup City.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Josaphat's Catholic Church in Loup City. The Rev. Marty Egging will officiate. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City.
Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, with a 6 p.m. vigil service.
William "Gaylord" Wallace, 99, of Burwell, Nebraska died January 7, 2013 at the Valley County Health Systems Hospital in Ord, Nebraska.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Burwell. Burial will be in the Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor Alan Petersen will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 –
Lambert A. Danczak, 79, of Burwell, Nebraska died at his home on January 6, 2013.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Burwell, Nebraska. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Fr. Tom Ryan and Fr. Mark Maresh will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church with a Rosary at 7 p.m.
Carolie Evelyn Larsen, 79, of Burwell, Nebraska died January 5, 2013 at the Valley County Health Systems Hospital in Ord, Nebraska.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January, 8, 2013 at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell, Nebraska. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor Dennis Davenport will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Memorials
Bryan W. “Barney” Peterson, 82, of rural Ord passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013, at the Rose Lane Home in Loup City.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2013, at the Mira Valley Evangelical United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Jeff D. Hale officiating. Burial will be in the Ord City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at
Rita Ellen (Cecetka) Hruza, 83, of Burwell, Nebraska died December 31, 2012 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, Nebraska.
Funeral services will 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Burwell. Visitation will be from 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday at the church, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Fr. Tom Ryan and Fr. Mark Maresh will officiate. There will be a service at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home in Omaha, Nebraska. Burial will be in Westlawn-Hillcrest Cemetery in Omaha. Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell and Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home in Omaha are in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Valley County Health Systems Foundation.
Rita was born April 17, 1929 in Denver, Colorado to Wenceslaus and Cecilia (Osborne) Adamek. As a small child her family moved to Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Omaha in 1947.
Rita married Robert J. Cecetka on August 7, 1948 in Omaha. They made their home in the Omaha area where they raised their children. She also worked in the South Omaha Boys Club for quite a few years after her children were older. Bob died on December 25, 1992.
Rita moved to the Ord-Elyria area, where her father was from, to be a caregiver. This is where she met Joseph Hruza. They were married on December 31, 1997.
Rita’s children were very important to her. She was a very social person and enjoyed visiting with everyone. Rita was a good cook and baker and enjoyed the farm life with Joe. Rita was a member of Sacred Hearth Catholic Church
Rita is survived by her husband Joe Hruza of Burwell, Nebraska. Ten children; Kathleen and Richard Elsinger of Omaha, Nebraska, Rich and Claudia Cecetka of Ord, Nebraska, Joan Thomas of Omaha, Nebraska, Thomas Cecetka of Burwell, Nebraska, Geri Nisely of Marshalltown, Iowa, Ed Cecetka of Springfield, Missouri, Elaine Cecetka-Wood of Livingston, Texas, Mary Jo Cecetka of Burwell, Nebraska, James Cecetka of Anita, Iowa and Ruth Cecetka of Lincoln, Nebraska. Fifteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Four step children; Dan and Tammy Hruza of Burwell, Nebraska, Wayne and Christi Hruza of Ord, Nebraska, Jean and Frank Johns of Hemingford, Nebraska and Nancy and Keith Andersen of Adams, Nebraska. One brother, Jerome Adamek of Ericson, Nebraska. Two sisters, Claire Marley of Holliston, Massachusetts and Cecilia Johnson of Jacksonville, Florida.
Rita was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bob Cecetka, two son-in-laws, Terry Thomas and Scott Nisely and a brother, Richard Adamek.
James L. Laughlin, 79
James L. Laughlin, 79, of Ord passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Health System in Kearney surrounded by his wife and children.
Mr. Laughlin’s wishes were to be cremated. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 31, 2012, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Ord. Fathers Mark Maresh and Tom Ryan will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Ord Catholic Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by Ord V.F.W Post #7029 and American Legion Post #38. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s School or the Donor’s Choice. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
James Larry Laughlin was born November 8, 1933, at Grand Forks, North Dakota to Thomas and Elsie Laughlin. He grew up in Grand Forks where he received his education and enjoyed ice skating and playing hockey.
Following graduation, Jim served for four years in the United States Navy as an Aircraft Mechanic on aircraft carriers during the Korean Conflict.
Jim’s career took him all over the U.S. but he spent most of his years building hydroelectric plants and dams on the Missouri River from South Dakota to Missouri.
Jim and his wife, Marcella moved to Ord in 1982, to work on the Calamus Dam project. After retirement in 1994, Jim spent the last 18 years fishing and traveling with Marcella and their family.
Jim was a member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and VFW.
Survivors include his wife, Marcella of Ord; eight children, Michael Laughlin of Olathe, KS, Jacqueline Olsen of Wichita, KS, Delores McKee of Olathe, KS, James Laughlin of Austin, TX, Jeannette Comer of Charlotte, NC, Jerald Laughlin of South Bend, NE, Charlene Augustyn of Olathe, KS and Jennifer Franklin of Harrison Township, MI; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jerry Laughlin.
Preceding him in death are his parents; a sister, Jeannine Laughlin and a brother, Joseph Laughlin.
Frank A. Baldwin, 87, of rural Ord passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012, at Lakeside Medical Center in Omaha.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at the Ord United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeff Wulf officiating. Burial will be held at the Pible Cemetery at 2:00 on Saturday. Military Honors will be conducted by the Ord V.F.W Post #7029 and American Legion Post #38. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Ord Memorial Chapel. Memorials may be given to the Family’s Choice. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Frank was born March 11, 1925, on the family farm in Wheeler County near Ericson, Nebraska to Frank and Leila (Hart) Baldwin. He was raised in Wheeler County and attended rural Wheeler County Schools.
Frank enlisted in the Unites States Army during WWII. He was at the Battle of the Bulge and served at the Nurnberg Trials. After his discharge from the service he returned to the farm in Wheeler County.
On May 28, 1951, Frank was united in marriage to Wilma Potts at Bartlett, Nebraska. The couple lived on various farms in Wheeler, Valley and Greeley counties. In the early 1970’s they settled in the Oak Canyon area of Valley County.
Wilma passed away February 14, 2011. Frank has resided in Omaha with his daughter, Willa for the last year and a half where he enjoyed his family.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Willa and Donald Vesely of Omaha, NE; a daughter-in-law, Pauline (Mrs. Dale) Baldwin of Ord; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Bob Albright of Lewston, Idaho; and a sister-in-law, Verna Mae Baldwin of Apache Junction, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Wilma; a son, Dale Baldwin; a great-grandson, Hudson Joseph Means; three sisters, Rosella Blankenship, Leona “Toni” Cook, and Jerri Kallenberger; and one brother, Elmer Baldwin.
Funeral Services for Jerry D. Alberts age 70 of Scotia , Nebraska will be held on Friday at 10:30 AM at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth , Nebraska . Graveside Committal Services will follow in the afternoon at 1:30 PM in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Springview , Nebraska . Jerry Alberts passed away on Sunday at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul , Nebraska . Visitations for Jerry Alberts will be held on Thursday from 3-8 PM at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth. Memorials have been suggested to the family in his name. A memorial service will be held at 4pm on Sunday, December 30th at the Scotia United Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Wife: Geraldine of Scotia
Daughters: Michele (Ken) Just of Arvada , Colorado
Kara ( Lynn ) Coufal of Ord , Nebraska
Son: Wade (Traci) Alberts of Ainsworth
11 Grandchildren & 1 Great Grandson
Mother: Vivian Alberts of Valentine, Nebraska
Mother-in-law: Elaine Ruther of Valentine
Brother: Bob (Janet) Alberts of Long Pine, Nebraska
Elva Elmira Ralls, 92, of Taylor, Nebraska died December 11, 2012 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, Nebraska. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 14, 2012 at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Taylor, Nebraska. Burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery. Pastor Dennis Davenport will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 -7 p.m. on Thursday at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell, Nebraska. Elva was born April 3, 1920 in Moulton, Nebraska to John and...
Harley Richard “Dick” Hanson, 88, of Scotia died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at the Grand Island Veterans Hospital in Grand Island. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Oconto Community Building in Oconto. Pastor Jonathan Musgraves will officiate. Burial with full military honors will be in the Oconto Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Govier Funeral Home in Broken Bow with family greeting friends from 5 to 7...
Bernard Lynn Strohl, 65, of Taylor, Nebraska died at his home on December 5, 2012. Bernard’s wishes were to be cremated with a private family burial. There will be a memorial mass at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 7, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sargent. Fr. Jim Hunt will officiate. Memorials are suggested to Valley County Hospice. Bernard was born May 10, 1947 in Burwell, Nebraska to Winafred Arlene Newbury and Donzel Bruce Strohl, while Donzel was...
Eugene Andrew “Gene” Swanson, 82, of Burwell, Nebraska died December 3, 2012 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, Nebraska. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 7, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Burwell, Nebraska. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor Delano Cunningham and Pastor Rolly Salts will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell. Memorials are suggested to the Burwell Veteran’s Park or...
Raymond Lee Hackett, 76, of Taylor, Nebraska died December 3, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Ray’s wishes were to be cremated. A graveside memorial service will be 10:30 Friday, December 7, 2012 at Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell, Nebraska. Pastor Mike Sullivan will officiate. Memorials are suggested to the Assembly of God Church in Taylor, Nebraska. Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements. Ray was born July 19, 1936 at Burwell,...
Funeral Services for Darlene David, age 77, of Burwell, formerly of Chambers and O’Neill, will be at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 27th, at the United Methodist Church in Chambers with burial in the Chambers Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, November 26th, from 5-8 P.M. at Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill, with a 7:30 P.M. Prayer Service. She passed away early Saturday morning, November 24th, at her home in Burwell. She is survived by her husband, Lyle, of Burwell, 3 Sons;...
Beth Hill, 88, of Ord passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012, at the Valley View Living Center in Ord. Mrs. Hill’s wishes were to be cremated. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2012, at the Ord Memorial Chapel with Pastor Greg Barnes officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Bloomington, Nebraska. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Valley County Health System...
Adeline M. Adamek, 88, of Ord passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at the Valley View Living Center in Ord. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 26, 2012, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Fathers Tom Ryan and Mark Maresh will officiate. Burial will be in the Ord Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the funeral on Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Perpetual Help...
Helen Nelson, 105, of Ord was born August 23, 1907, and passed away Monday, November 19, 2012, at the Valley View Living Center in Ord. A visitation and receiving of friends will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, from 1-3 p.m. at the Ord Memorial Chapel. Additional services will be held in Pender, Nebraska. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of local arrangements. Beloved wife of the late, Harold Nelson and Melvin Wilson. Preceded in death by her...
Harlan Quandt, 83 of Loup City, NE died Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Rose Lane Home in Loup City. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Loup City with Reverend Shawn Kitzing officiating. Burial will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 16 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Memorials are suggested to the Immanuel Lutheran Church or Sherman County...
Norman E. Grint , 89, of Sargent, died Sunday November 11, 2012 at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Broken Bow. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday at the Rhoad Funeral Chapel in Sargent with the Reverend Marvin Bauer officiating. Inurnment will be in the Mt. HopeCemetery in Sargent. A book signing will be from 5-7 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.
Emma A. Dutcher, 93, of Greeley passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012, at the Greeley Care Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at the Greeley United Methodist Church with Pastor Delano Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in the Greeley Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. until service time at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Family. T.J. Finn and Sons Mortuary of Greeley is in charge of...
Clarence Elton Birch, 87, of Burwell, Nebraska died November 2, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2012 at the Burwell Baptist Church in Burwell, Nebraska. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell, Nebraska. Pastor Scott Reeve will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 -8 p.m. at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell. Memorials are suggested to the Burwell Ambulance Supply Fund. Clarence was born September 20, 1925...
Alvin W. Dearmont, 88, of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Burwell, Nebraska died October 31, 2012 at Bryan LGH Medical Center West in Lincoln, Nebraska. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 5, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Burwell. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor Dennis Davenport will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Sunday at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell. Memorials are suggested to the Burwell Veteran’s Park. Al was...
Theodore Henry Goos Jr. was born March 4, 1948 to Theodore Augustus and Lila Fern Goos (Patterson) in Burwell, NE. Ted passed away at his home in Wakefield, Nebraska on October 20, 2012 surrounded by family. Ted was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Roscoe and Grace (Wirsig) Patterson, paternal grandparents Fredrick and Maude (Darling) Goos, parents Ted and Lila, his oldest brother, Richard Goos, and sister-in-law Dianne Moses. Ted attended grade school at Loup County schools in...
Vikki A. Iwanski 55 of Ord died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Tom Ryan and Father Mark Maresh officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Family. Ord Memorial Chapel...
Rupert John Bristol, 86, of Burwell, Nebraska died October 14, 2012 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell. Rupert chose to donate his body to science. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on October 20, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Burwell, Nebraska. Pastor Dennis Davenport will officiate. Memorials are suggested to the Burwell Veteran’s Park. Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell is in charge of arrangements. Rupert was born February 13, 1926 near Ansley,...
E.J. “Elden” Smolik, 87, of Arizona passed away August 30, 2012, in Kingman, AZ. Mr. Smolik was cremated. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2012, at the Ord Bohemian Cemetery in Ord, Nebraska. Father Mark Maresh will officiate. Military Honors will be provided by Ord VFW Post #7029 and American Legion Post #38. Memorials are suggested to the Family’s Choice. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Elden Joseph Smolik...
Eleanor Irene Johnson, 88, of Burwell, Nebraska died October 6, 2012 at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at the Burwell Baptist Church in Burwell, Nebraska. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor Rob Pearson and Pastor Stan Gurney will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell. Memorials are suggested to the Burwell ambulance supply fund or home health and...
Harry Dean Bresley, 89, of Ord died Friday, October 5, 2012, at the Valley View Living Center in Ord. Mr. Bresley bequeathed his body to the University of Nebraska Anatomical Board. A Celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ord. Pastor Russel J. Troester will officiate. Private interment will be held at a later date at the Ord City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials...
Barbara Hammond, 63, of Grand Island, formally of the Sargent/Ord area died October 6, 2012 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Services will be Thursday October 11, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Rhoad Funeral Chapel in Sargent with the Rev. Wayne Hasselquist officiating. Burial will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Sargent. Visitations will be from 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home
Myra Loree Huffman, 87, of Burwell, Nebraska died September 30, 2012 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Burwell. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor Dennis Davenport and Pastor Tom Huffman will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church. Loree...
Dorothy M. Wilson, 86, of Ord passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012, at the Valley View Living Center in Ord. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at the Ord Memorial Chapel with Pastor Greg Barnes officiating. Burial will be in the Ord City Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Valley View Living Center. Ord Memorial Chapel is...
Funeral Services for Lela Harkins, age 103, of rural Ewing, are pending at Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill. She passed away Thursday morning, September 20th, at the Golden Livingcenter in O’Neill.
Jean Marie Daly, 84, of Ericson, Nebraska died August 20, 2012 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, Nebraska. Jean’s wishes were to be cremated. There will be a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. on October 1, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Ericson, Nebraska. Pastor Delano Cunningham will officiate. Memorials are suggested to the Nebraska Humane Society. Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell is in charge of arrangements. Jean was born in Hyannis, Nebraska on April 30,...
Betty Lucille Black, 88, of Burwell, Nebraska died at her home on September 10, 2012. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor Dennis Davenport will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 – 7 p.m. at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell. Memorials are suggested to the Senior Center. Betty was born January 26, 1924 in Burwell, Nebraska to Ray and Ethel (Lewis) Lindsey. Betty was baptized May 31, 1936 at...
Ronald Glen Johnson, 50, of Taylor, Nebraska died September 10, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 14, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Burwell, Nebraska. Burial will be in Kent Cemetery near Burwell, Nebraska. Pastor Dennis Davenport and Pastor Maynard McCarthy will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell. Memorials are suggested to the family. Ron was born February 13, 1962 in Burwell,...
Kenneth L. Rasmussen, 85, of Ord formerly of Burwell passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at the Valley View Living Center in Ord. Mr. Rasmussen’s wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ord. The Reverend Glenda Pearson will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Ord City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Bethany Lutheran Church or Valley County Health System...
Funeral services for Charles “Bill” Estes age 97 of Anselmo with be held Saturday, September 8th at 10:00 a.m. at the Lillian Church of Christ in Broken Bow with the Rev. Jim Stark and Rev. Roger Sloan officiating. Burial will be at the Gates cemetery with Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be Friday from 8 a.m. till 8 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Charles is survived by his son Larry Estes...
Arthur W. (Bud) Dilsaver, Age 85, of Ord died Friday, August 31, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. Services will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 10:00am at the Rhoad Funeral Chapel in Sargent, Nebraska with the Reverend Greg Barnes officiating. Burial will be in the Moulton Cemetery, west of Taylor, Nebraska. Visitation will be from 4-7pm on Friday, September 7, 2012 at the Rhoad Funeral Home
LaVonne Mae Held, 86, of Neligh, Nebraska, formerly of Ericson, Nebraska died August 24, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Neligh. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Ericson, Nebraska. Burial will be in Pibel Cemetery. Pastor Delano Cunningham will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Ericson United Methodist Church. Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell, Nebraska is in charge of...
Sharon Fuss, 76, of Ord passed away Monday, August 20, 2012, at the Valley County Health System Hospital in Ord. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2012, at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Glenda Pearson officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ord City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her...
James Hand 70, passed away at his home in Kilgore. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 Mountain Time, Monday, August 20th at the Kilgore Cemetery. Jim is survived by son Chris of Ogallala Brothers Richard of Valentine Buster of Kilgore Jerry of Missouri Ronnie of Fremont Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with arrangements
Blanche Wadas, 65, of Burwell passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012, at her home. Mrs. Wadas’ wishes were to be cremated. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday August 24, 2012, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Burwell. Fathers Tom Ryan and Mark Maresh will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Ord Catholic Cemetery. Lunch will follow the burial at the St. Mary’s Gymnasium. The Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. on Friday...
Luella Davidson 89 of North Loup passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the Valley County Health System Hospital in Ord. Luella’s wishes were to be cremated and there will be no Memorial Services. Memorials may be given to the Valley County Health System Hospice or the Donor’s Choice. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Luella was born September 13, 1922 at Horace Nebraska to Beecher and Vera (Thorngate) Van Horn. Luella’s family lived in the North...
Mildred Catherine Teaford, 93, formerly of Burwell and Cody, Nebraska, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, in the Louisville Care Center at Louisville. Mildred was born the youngest of 15 children at the ranch home west of Cody, Nebraska, on March 16, 1919, to Benjamin and Mary (Carpenter) Hale. Her parents had migrated from eastern Kentucky to southern Missouri where Ben traded their Missouri farmstead for the ranch at Cody-“sight unseen”. Mildred attended country school at District 81 and graduated...
Funeral services for 82 year old Laron Wright, of Broken Bow will be held Wednesday, August 8th at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Broken Bow, with the Rev. kathy Salts officiating. Burial will be in the Broken Bow cemetery. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 7th from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. Memorials may be given to First Prsbyterian Church...
Gordon Adair Ballagh, 91, of Burwell, Nebraska died July 31, 2012 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, Nebraska surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 3, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Burwell, Nebraska. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor Stan Gurney will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell. Memorials are suggested to the Burwell Fire Department or...
Margaret Phoebe Rasmussen, 93, of Burwell, Nebraska died July 26, 2012 at the Valley County Health Systems Hospital in Ord, Nebraska. There will be a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2012 at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell, Nebraska. Pastor Stan Gurney will officiate. Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the Burwell Veterans Park. Margaret was born February 19, 1919 in Neptune, Saskatchewan Canada to David Grand and Ettie...
Funeral Services for Darlene L. Denny age 78 of Ainsworth , Nebraska will be held on Thursday at 10:00AM at Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth. Burial will be held in the East Park Cemetery near Ainsworth. Darlene Denny passed away on Saturday at the Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Husband: Don Denny of Ainsworth Son: Jerry Denny and wife, Connie of Ainsworth Daughters: Linda DeWeese and husband, Dennis of Long Pine, Nebraska Bonnie McCartney and husband,...
Funeral Services for Paul G. Plate age 70 of Ainsworth, Nebraska will be held on Saturday at 10:30 A.M. at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth. Burial will be held in the Buffalo Flats Cemetery northeast of Ainsworth. Paul Plate passed away on Wednesday at his home at Ainsworth. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Wife: Carol Plate of Ainsworth 2 Daughters: Valerie & husband Morgan Sailors of Bellevue, Nebraska Chandra & husband Pastor Kevin Murray of Pratt , Kansas 5-GC 2-Brothers: ...
Dorothy Mae Brown, 84, of Burwell, Nebraska died July 16, 2012 at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Burwell, Nebraska. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. Pastor Alan Petersen will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated later. Dorothy was born...
Dennis Irven Bonsall, 68, of Burwell, Nebraska died June 20, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Burwell. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery. Pastor Dennis Davenport will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 – 8 p.m. Friday at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell. Memorials are suggested to Nebraska’s Big Rodeo, Methodist Church or Noah’s Ark Preschool. Dennis was born October 20, 1943 in Burwell, Nebraska...
Gladys Annie Jarvis Hyde, 98, of Taylor, Nebraska passed away on Monday morning, June 18, 2012 at the Valley County Health Systems Hospital in Ord, Nebraska. Gladys was born to Millard F. and Annie M. Jarvis on February 25, 1914 at their home in Loup County (Dry Valley), Nebraska. She attended grade school at Dry Valley and upon the death of her father the family moved to Taylor where she graduated from high school in 1932. Gladys and D....
Helen A. Valla, 79, of Comstock passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012, on her farmstead west of Ord in Valley County. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2012 at the Ord Memorial Chapel with Father Mark Maresh officiating. Burial will be in the Ord Bohemian Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the services on Monday. Memorials are suggested to the Donor’s Choice. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Helen was born...
Myra L. Moon, of Broken Bow, formally of Taylor, died Monday June 4, 2012 at the Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical in Broken Bow. Services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday June 7, at the Rhoad Funeral Chapel in Sargent with the Reverend Jerry White officiating. Burial willl be in the Madison Square Cemetery west of Taylor. Visitations will be from 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Angeline Mary “Angie” Dubas, 79, of Elyria, Nebraska died June 4, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2012 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Ord. Burial will in the Ord Catholic Cemetery in Ord, Nebraska. Fr. Mark Maresh will officiate. Visitation will be from 5- 8 Thursday at church with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary. Memorials are suggested to the St. Mary’s Kitchen Renovation or...
Lela V. Jones, 92, of Ord passed away Friday, June 1, 2012 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 10:00 am at the Ord Memorial Chapel with Charles M. Jones, Dennis Jones and Lynn Brechbill officiating. Burial will be in the Ord City Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 am until service time at the Ord Memorial Chapel. In Lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to...
