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Red Cross Blood Mobile will be in Nelson from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, May 12, at the City Auditorium. The Red Cross has lifted the mask mandate! Masks are now optional. They are again testing for the COVID antibodies. To schedule an appointment go to www.redcrossblood.org or call Sally Uhrmacher at 402-225-4292. Walk-ins will only be taken if there is an opening. First Timers are always welcome! As long as you’re in good health, you’re not too old to start your first donation. Sixteen-year-olds are eligible with parental con...
Elizabeth "Betty" Lee Donohoo, 98, of Longmont, Colo., died Sunday, April 17, 2022. Betty was born March 18, 1924, in Jewell, Kan. Betty was an only child, born to Lile and Ercilla Bevington on a farm northwest of Jewell. She is survived by her son Bob (Linda) Donohoo and cousin Billie Jean (Russell) Hart. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ercilla and Lile Bevington; son, Donald Ross Donohoo; ex-husband, Dale Donohoo; and cousin, Jack Hull. Betty went to country school through sixth...
John Roger Vergo, 84, a former Superior resident and Security National Bank officer, died April 17, 2022, Easter Sunday, in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was born Oct. 27, 1937, in Chapman, Neb., to John and Nell Vergo. He is survived by his brother, Ron (Marcia) Vergo; Lois Fullington; his children, Tami (Kenny) Nielsen, John (Dolores) Vergo and Steven (Kathie) Vergo; grandchildren, Jason (Jaime) Cipriani, Justin (Tiffney) Cipriani, John Ray (Michelle) Vergo , Tarah (Chris) Ruff, Tanya Vergo,...
Joan Simmelink White was born on July 1, 1930, in Jewell County, Kansas, to Glen and Agnes Simmelink. Joan died peacefully on April 20, 2022. Joan was the oldest of three children, Joan, Jean and Charles. Joan attended various country schools and graduated from Ionia High School in 1949. She started her first job as a receptionist at the local REA office. From there she was a dental assistant to Dr. Brown in Cawker City, Kan. From there, she took a job as a telephone operator in Beloit. In...
Maria Denise Etter-Collins, 66 of Athens, Ala., died Monday, March 28, 2022, at her residence. Denise was born on May 16, 1955, to Don and Dorothy Etter. Denise was a loving mother, sister, wife and friend to many. She was a hippie at heart and had a great love for her husband, good music and her puppy dogs. Her positive attitude and grace, even in the face of uncertainty will never be forgotten. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Etter; and siblings, Jeltery and Don Etter. Denise...
Marvin Dee Bergstrom, 87, died April 15, 2022, at Belleville Healthcare Center. He was born July 20, 1934, at Cuba, Kan., to Arvid and Ethel (Nolan) Bergstrom. Marvin entered the United States Army in 1956 and reported to training at Ft. Chaffee, Ark., and later stationed in Oakland, Calif., until he was honorably discharged in 1957. He then served in the Kansas National Guard for six additional years. Marvin married Marilyn Johnson on Sept. 23, 1955, at the Brantford Covenant Church. They started their married life north of Clifton. In 1957,...
Dale Edward Bohling was born to Emil and Herta (Schardt) Bohling on Sept. 13, 1930. He died April 8, 2022. Dale graduated from Davenport High School. He was drafted during the Korean War. When he was discharged, he came back to the area to farm. On May 8, 1961, he married Darlene Egbarts. They had two sons, Alan and Neil. Dale farmed and drove trucks. He also enjoyed bowling and a good pitch game. In July of 2020 Dale and Darlene moved into Meadowlark Heights. Later moved to Parkview Haven. Dale was preceded in death by his wife, his parents,...
Erna Clara Firley, 89, of Seward, died April 8, at Ridgewood Rehab in Seward. Erna was born Oct. 13, 1932, in Deshler to Friedrich Wilhelm and Ingeborg (Pederson) Kassebaum. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Nisley of Lincoln, Neb., and sons, Bradley Firley of Deshler, Michael Firley of Hillsdale, and Craig Firley of Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Her funeral was held at Abiding Word Lutheran Church in Deshler, on Wednesday, April 13. Inurnment was in Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Deshler....
Agnes Nora Werner 89, of Hebron, the daughter of Emil and Nora (Schnakenberg) Meyer was born Jan. 15, 1933, on a farm near Davenport. She died April 12, at her residence in Hebron. Agnes grew up attending school at Trinity Lutheran in Friedensau, through the eighth grade. She graduated from Deshler High School with the Class of 1950. She went on to further her education attending Lincoln General School of Nursing in Lincoln, Neb., and was pinned a registered nurse. She married Marvin Werner April 25, 1954, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in...
Joyce Elizabeth (Bowen) Malone was born on Dec. 27, 1947, in Deshler in a blizzard. Joyce was the youngest of four children. She went to school in Hebron and graduated in 1966. Joyce was a cosmetologist for 13 years. She married Terry Dean Malone on May 20, 1972. They had three children. Heather, Casey and LesLee. The family lived in Hastings for eight years until moving to Hebron in 1980. Joyce ran a daycare for several years. After she closed her daycare she was a cook at the care home in Hebron until she retired because of her health. Joyce...
Steven E. Delay, 77, was born August 31, 1944, in Hastings. Steven died Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Bryan-East Hospital in Lincoln, Neb. He attended Guide Rock Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1962. During his time in Guide Rock at his father’s grocery store, he dealt with putting his fingers into rotten potatoes and onions, cleaning up broken honey jars and dodging tropical spiders and snakes coming out of wooden banana crates. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in education in 1966 and a master of science degree in e...
Friends and relatives received word Monday of the death of Thelma Koester of Lincoln, Neb. She died Sunday, April 24. Her funeral will be Monday, May 2 with Rosary at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart church in Lawrence with Mass of Christian burial immediately following. Burial will be at St. Stephen’s cemetery and luncheon at the Sacred Heart church hall....
The Wildcat Community Track was the setting for the Superior Invitational high school track and field meet at Superior last Tuesday. Teams from Hastings St. Cecilia, Lawrence-Nelson, Sandy Creek, Thayer Central and Heartland Community rounded out the field. The Superior girls team finished in second place with 230 points. The boys team held second place with 250 points. Ella Gardner picked up one of her four first place finishes for the day with a 12.96 effort in the girls 100 meter dash. Sadie...
The Superior High School boys golf team competed at the Sandy Creek Invitational played over the Crooked Creek Golf Course at Clay Center last Tuesday. The 18-hole match featured teams from Doniphan-Trumbull, Lawrence-Nelson, Sandy Creek, Red Cloud, Fillmore Central, Sutton, Centennial, Thayer Central, Bruning-Davenport-Shickley, Heartland Lutheran, Exeter-Milligan, Blue Hill and High Plains Community. The Wildcats played the Blue Hill Invitational, Tuesday, at the Red Cloud Golf Course. Match results were unavailable at press time. Superior...
Kalynn Meyer competed in the shot put and discus for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln track and field team at the Michael Johnson Invitational held at Baylor University, Waco, Texas, Friday and Saturday. Meyer picked up the sixth place point, Friday, in the discus with her throw of 51.52 meters. Meyer finished in 10th place in the shot put, Saturday, with her best toss of 14.58 meters. Meyer has faced top tier competition since her return to field events after a two-year hiatus where she was focused on volleyball....
The Superior High School boys golf team competed at the Sandy Creek Invitational played over the Crooked Creek Golf Course at Clay Center last Tuesday. The 18-hole match featured teams from Doniphan-Trumbull, Lawrence-Nelson, Sandy Creek, Red Cloud, Fillmore Central, Sutton, Centennial, Thayer Central, Bruning-Davenport-Shickley, Heartland Lutheran, Exeter-Milligan, Blue Hill and High Plains Community. The Wildcats played the Blue Hill Invitational, Tuesday, at the Red Cloud Golf Course. Match results were unavailable at press time. Superior...
The Lawrence-Nelson High School boys and girls track and field teams competed at the Superior Invitational at Superior last Tuesday. The Raiders competed against teams from Hastings St. Cecilia, Superior, Sandy Creek, Thayer Central and Heartland Community. The Raiders girls finished in third place with 155 points. The boys were in fifth place with 72 points. Elsa Jorgensen had a time of 14.3 seconds in the girls 100 meter dash. Brook Combs finished at 16.68 seconds. Kara Menke was in fourth place in the 200 meter dash with her time of 20.39 se...
The Lawrence-Nelson boys golf team traveled to Clay Center, last Tuesday, for the Sandy Creek Invitational played over the Crooked Creek Golf Course. The 18-hole match featured teams from Doniphan-Trumbull, Superior, Sandy Creek, Red Cloud, Fillmore Central, Sutton, Centennial, Thayer Central, Bruning-Davenport-Shickley, Heartland Lutheran, Exeter-Milligan, Blue Hill and High Plains Community. The Raiders finished in second place with the team score of 356. The Raiders were at the Red Cloud Golf Course, Tuesday, for the Blue Hill Invitational....
