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On Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, Kaitlen Elizabeth Riley, loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, died at age 19. Kaitlen was born on Aug. 22, 2001 to Troy Riley and Terry Riley. Kaitlen graduated from Concordia High School in 2020, and was attending Baker University majoring in psychology with plans to become a therapist. Kaitlen had a passion for playing tennis, drawing, writing and hanging out with friends and family. She had a special love for animals and people in need, Kaitlen had a unique...
Jacqueline Myers, the daughter of John and Jessie (Mellick) Kramer, was born on Oct. 9, 1933 in Nelson, Neb. She died Feb. 1, 2021, at the Marquis Place of Concordia at Concordia, Kan., at the age of 87 years, 3 months, 23 days. Jackie attended Nelson Public Schools and was a member of the United Methodist Church. On Nov. 7, 1959, she was united in marriage to Robert L. Myers at Moorehead, Minn. This union was blessed with a son and daughter. She was a member of Eagles Auxiliary, Eastern Star, L...
Joe H. Keim will be remembered as someone who never slowed down in his later years - partly because he never went anywhere very fast. But, he always had a destination and he always had one more thing he had to get done. But his destinations and his chores never got in the way of taking time for anyone: family, neighbors, and friends. And, for Joe Keim, a stranger was simply a friend he didn't know yet. Joe Keim died Jan. 29, 2021, on his farm near Davenport, Neb., at the age of 85. He had...
Dorothy M. Meltzer, 92, died Saturday at the Smith Center Health and Rehab Center in Smith Center. Daughter of Forrest “Hap” and Estelle (Thompson) Winslow, she was born March 12, 1928, in Esbon. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Gerald and Carroll. Dorothy is survived by two sons, Larry of Smith Center and David of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Elaine Crippen of Grain Valley, Mo.; two granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, at the Sim...
Stasha Leora Loring Spitler, 101, died Jan. 30. She was born Oct. 15, 1919, the only child of Ed and Daisy Ann (Fuller) Loring on a farm south of Scandia. She attended Dist. 88 grade school and graduated from Scandia High School with the Class of 1937. She married Eugene H. Spitler on Jan. 18, 1939, at the Methodist Parsonage in Courtland. They made their home north and west of Courtland until 1958 when they moved into town. To this union, one daughter was born, Anita. Leora worked for a short time at Blackburn’s Produce and then in 1960, she b...
Susan Marie Lieb, 71, the daughter of Ewell “Andy” and Barbara Anderson was born on Sept. 6, 1949, in Pomona, Calif. She grew up in California, and graduated from Lynwood High School. She then attended California State Polytechnic College in Pomona, Calif., and became a registered dietician. She also became certified as an EMT, paramedic and respiratory therapy assistant. Susan was married to Don Lieb. They later divorced. To this union, two children were born, Trevor and Wendy. Susan worked as a dietician for most of her life. She also was...
Virgil Edward Zade died last Wednesday at his home in Red Cloud. He was born Dec. 6, 1936, and was the eldest child of Edward and Ketturah (Lain) Zade. Soon after his birth the family moved to Red Cloud. Virgil attended the Red Cloud Schools and graduated with the Class of 1955. Owing to his quickness, speed, determination, positive attitude, and team spirit, Virgil was recognized for excelling in sports, especially football and track. Following graduation, he worked at the Seymour Packing Company in Red Cloud for Herb and Lucille Archer. In 19...
Gary Lee Gunn, 74, died Jan. 26, 2021. Gary was born Nov. 1, 1946, in Edgar, Neb., to Gayle and Arlyne Gunn. As a child, Gary could be found outside – riding horses, helping on the farm, fishing, playing with cousins and working hard to keep his sister, Barbara, on her toes. He graduated from Hardy High School in 1965 where he was a standout athlete. He later studied coaching and physical education at Kearney State College where he continued his football career and served in the Army National Guard. It was during this time that he met Arleeta D...
Not a whole lot is happening around here, just the normal. messy house, unruly children, work, bills, laundry...nothing eventful to speak of. I’m still not feeling myself. Waiting on doctors to call back is as eventful as watching the grass grow in the desert. George is under the weather as well. He seems to have caught a cold. I hate when he is sick. He seems to get the worst of the crud around here. It usually starts out with one of the kids catching something, then I catch it because I am taking care of them, then George, then back to me! I...
Bernard D. Whitehead was born Feb. 3, 1934, in Franklin, Neb. He died Nov. 26, 2020, in Plainfield, Ill. Bernard was a 1952 Nelson High School graduate. After graduation, he joined the US Navy and served from 1952 to 1956. He cared for his country and the Navy. He was an electrician for 60 years in Chicage Land Area. He had the pleasure of going on the “Honor Flight Chicago” to Washington, D.C. on June 6, 2018. Bernard was united in marriage to Veda Joy Parsons at the Methodist Church in Superior, on Dec. 30, 1956. To this union four sons wer...
Regular readers of this column know I grew up in a house that wasn’t much more than a stone’s throw from my father’s business. The house was designed so my father could keep a close watch on his business. There was even a switch within reach of his bed with which he could turn off and on lights at his place of business. In the dual purpose building that served as a combination garage and fireworks stand, there was a door bell button so the clerk could summon help. Like a bank’s burglar alarm system, the switch was located out of the custome...
