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For those who don't know, the Del Wick's Track Meet in Deshler was named after the deceased newspaper publisher of the Deshler paper. He loved the sport and made arrangements for the Deshler School to sponsor the event, long after his death. That said, the 2021 edition of the Invitational Meet saw the L-N teams do well. No team trophies, but the satisfaction of seeing a lot of improvement in individual events that resulted in the boys placing second out of the seven teams taking part. The girls...
On April 13, the L-N golf team traveled to Red Cloud for a triangular match with Red Cloud and Blue Hill. The nine-hole event was won by Red Cloud who carded a team score of 202. L-N and Blue Hill came in with identical scores of 213. Blue Hill’s Mclayne Seeman recorded the afternoon’s lowest score with a 43. However, L-N’s Krayton Kucera and Conner Janda each had 49s. Varsity scores for L-N were: Krayton Kucera 49, Conner Janda 49, Clay Williams 51, Wyatt Brockman 64, Blake Wroughton 70. Each school also had two or three J V players compe...
Former Fairfield, Deweese and Edgar resident, and most recently a Superior resident, Lana J. Black, was born Sept. 29, 1950, in Hastings. She died Friday, April 18, 2021, at the age of 70, at her home in Superior. Lana was born to Harold and Dorthy Shaw and graduated with the first class from Sandy Creek in 1968. In 1970 she was united in marriage to Robert Black. To that union two children, Bobbi Jean Black and Ryan Black, were born. Lana spent most of her time enjoying her children and...
Rose Marie Young, 86, of Fairbury, died April 15, in the comfort of her home surrounded with loved ones. Rose was born July 4, 1934, in Ruskin, Neb., to Gaylord E. and Rose M. (Jensen) Brittenham. Rose is survived by stepdaughters, Kathy Elgert, Leana (Dave) Lottman and Cindy (Garth) Gibson; grandsons, Josh (Del) Kinzie, Jake (Leesalyn) Kinzie, Logan (Kristine) Kinzie, Adam Kinzie, Jake (Gina) Elgert, Eric (Paula) Elgert and Tim (Ann) Lottman; granddaughters, Tina (Dave) Frost, Joslyn (Porter) Friedman and Emily (Aaron) Lane; 16...
Elmer Leroy Fullerton, the son of William and Ruby (Hancock) Fullerton, was born Jan. 28, 1931, in Montrose, Kan. He died Jan. 16, 2021, at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital at Superior, Neb., at the age of 89 years, 11 months, 19 days. Roy grew up in a large family with his 17 siblings. He attended school at Montrose. On Nov. 6, 1948, he was inducted into the United States Armed Forces, serving during the Korean War. He was assigned to the CO "L" 26th Infantry 1st division. He was honorably...
Roger Linn Kintigh, the son of Duane and Vivian (Bouray) Kintigh, was born on Dec. 27, 1954, in Superior, Neb. He died April 16, 2021, at the Select Specialty Hospital at Lincoln, Neb., at the age of 66 years, 3 months, 20 days. Roger was baptized by Pastor William Doran Sept. 9, 1956, and was a member of the Republic Methodist Church. Roger attended school in Webber and was a graduate of Republic High School. On June 1, 1980, he was united in marriage to Jeanine Zeigler at Superior. This union...
Gerald W. “Jerry” Schmitt, 82, of Ord died Friday, April 2, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell. A funeral was held at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Pastor Adam Archer officiated. Inurnment was in the Ord City Cemetery. Military honors were presented by the Ord VFW Post 7029 and American Legion Post 38. Gerald Wayne was born Aug. 28, 1938, at Oak, to Gottleib W. and Emma Marie (Herman) Schmitt. He was raised on the farm near Oak attending Oak Elementary School and graduated from Nelson High...
Clara L. Ruttman, 86, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society's Grand Island Village in Grand Island. Her funeral was conducted at 10 a.m., Monday, April 12, at the Clay Center Christian Church in Clay Center, Neb., with Pastors Rich Milliken and Arick Johanson officiating. Interment followed at the Nelson Cemetery in Nelson with Pastor Scott Jones presiding. Visitation with the family present was from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at McLaughlin Funeral Chapel in Clay Center, Neb....
Marcus L. Skinner died April 6, 2021, at his home near Edgar. He was born April 9, 1955, in Superior and was the eldest child of Morris and Joan (Johnston) Skinner. Marc was later adopted by Jack Skinner. The family lived on a farm in the Edgar area. Marc attended grade school in Oak and transferred to Nelson in 7th grade where he graduated with the class of 1973. Marc married Bobbie Samsula in 1974. To this union were born Michael, Mary and Haley. In 1995, he married Nicole Burdick and had two children, Brittney and Brandon. In 2017 he...
Rick Smith, 68, the son of Robert D. and Marquerite G. (Engel) Smith was born Nov. 16, 1952, at Hastings. He died Saturday April 3, at his home in Superior. Rick had been associated with Mid Nebraska Individual Services of Superior for many years. While with Mid Nebrsaka, Rick found employment with Mid-States Development; Superior Good Samaritan Center; the Crest Theatre; the Presbyterian Church, The Department of Social Services and had done assembly work for Baldwin Manufacturing. Rick always had a smile and wave for everyone he would meet....
Jerry L. Collie, age 77,died at his home on April 3. He was born on May 24, 1943, to E.O. and Stella Collie. Jerry was a hard worker and an exceptional salesman. He loved the Lord and had a passion for His creation. His favorite activities took place outdoors and he especially enjoyed birds and birdwatching. A big part of his life was devoted to Alcoholics Anonymous, which he credited for giving him his life back. He faithfully attended weekly meetings since 1993. Jerry is survived by his two...
Warren Glen Applebee, born Aug. 14, 1938, in Jewell, Kan. He went home to be with his Lord on April 7, 2021, in the comfort of his home in Cawker City, after fighting a long battle with cancer. Upon Warren's departure from Earth, he was reunited with his parents, Edward and Phoebe; his wife, Mary; his beloved daughter, Sheila Applebee-Duke; his brothers, Ross, Red (Owen), Slim-Diz (Otis), Joy (Ed), Lee; and sisters, Sis (Wanda) and Gay. Warren was known as many things: a veteran, a retired...
