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The Rock Hills Grizzlies hosted a triangular match, at Mankato, last Tuesday. The visiting teams were not gracious guests. After downing Osborne 25-18 in the first set, the Bulldogs roared back to take the following two sets, 25-9 and 25-18, to claim the three set win. Thunder Ridge downed Rock Hills in two sets, 25-14 and 25-19. The Grizzlies downed Wakefield, 25-17 and 25-14, to earn the win at the Solomon Tournament, Saturday. Rock Hills downed host Solomon, 25-15 and 25-20, for another...
A busy week with five games resulted in the L-N Lady Raiders winning three and dropping two. The girls had a “trial-by-fire” game at Deshler where they performed well in a come-from-behind victory, but then faced tough competition at the Friend tournament on Saturday. The girls are playing well, but they are also meeting some pretty tough competition. The game summaries follow. L-N vs. Friend: 25-8, 25-11, 25-7: A trip to Friend High School (in Friend, Neb.) gave the Lady Raiders the chance to win their third game of the season (Another tea...
George Stierwalt, the son of George and Myrtle (Hattan) Stierwalt, was born on March 22, 1933, in Edgar, Neb. He died Sept. 7, 2020, at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital at Superior, Nebraska, at the age of 87 years, 5 months, 16 days. George attended grade school in Edgar. He enlisted with the United State Army on July 28, 1953, serving during the Korean war and was honorably discharged on June 7, 1955. He was united in marriage to Christina Lois Mittan on Jan. 9, 1955, at Hebron, Neb. This... Full story
Kathryn L. Anderson, 65, Blue Hill, Neb., died Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, at her home surrounded by her beloved family. Rosary service was 10:30 a.m., Saturday. Funeral Mass followed at 11 a.m.. Both were at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, south of Lawrence, Neb., with Father Corey Harrison officiating. Viewing and visitation were from 1 to 8 p.m.,Friday with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill. Private family burial will take place at a later date. Memorials are sugg... Full story
Dean Abraham Rowley, the son of Walter and Thelma (Wyscaver) Rowley, was born on Sept. 22, 1944 in Superior, Neb. He died April 6, 2020 at his home in Hardy at the age of 75 years, 6 months, 15 days. Dean grew up in Hardy and attended school in Superior. He enlisted with the United States Navy on July 16, 1963, and was honorably discharged on July 14, 1967, serving during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Sandra Fuller on July 18, 1968, at her home in Hardy. To this union four... Full story
Norman Gene Pletcher was born to Marvin George Pletcher and Mona Evelyn Allen on April 21, 1934. He died Sept. 12, 2020, at the age of 86 years; (4 months and 22 days). He was laid to rest at Home Sweet Home Cemetery of Lebanon, Kan. The service was held at the Christain Church ,Lebanon, Kan., on Sept. 15. He was born and raised near Lebanon. He married Charlotte Louise Figgins on April 17, 1955. In the military they were stationed in California, Washington and then back to Kansas. He was stationed in Alaska for nine months in the Army. He was... Full story
Rosa Lee Calahan, 84, of Carleton, Neb., died Sept. 12, 2020, at Carelton. She was born May 16, 1936, near Oak, Neb. Her funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at Zion Lutheran Church, Carleton, Neb., with the Rev. Beth Roegner officiating. Those attending the service are asked to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. A private family inurnment will be at the Carleton City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church. Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N. Commercial, Superior, Neb. 68978 is in charge of... Full story
Patricia Ann Zabaldo was born to Sarah Suiter Gourley on Jan. 4,1950, in Hamilton, Ohio. She later was adopted and raised by Sam, and her maternal aunt, Mary Zabaldo. She graduated from Rancho Alamitos High School in Garden Grove, Calif., with the Class of 1968. In 1969 while living in Riverside, Calif., she had her daughter, Tricia Marie, and in 1973 her son, John Anthony. While living in California, she was employed by Disneyland at the American Restaurant. In 1982 she had her last child, daughter, Tonia Lin, in Lincoln, Neb. In 1983, she... Full story
Wallace V. Holthaus, the son of Herman E. and Emma L. (Bangert) Holthaus, was born March 5, 1922, on a farm in Nuckolls County, Neb. He died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, at the Blue Hill Care Center, in Blue Hill, Nebraska at the age of 98 years. Wally attended country schools in Nuckolls and Webster counties and graduated from Eckley High School in 1940. He joined the United States Army in 1942 and was stationed in England during WWII, serving in the airborne division as a member of a glider assembly unit. Following his discharge in 1946, he... Full story
Darleen Catherine Millerof Hebron, Neb., the daughter of John and Caroline (Nass) Benker, was born Sept. 20, 1923 in Guide Rock, Neb. She died Saturday, at Blue Valley Lutheran Home in Hebron. She was the youngest of nine children. Darleen was baptized Oct. 7, 1923, at Zion Lutheran Church in Guide Rock, and confirmed May 23, 1937, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Deshler. At the age of five, the family moved to Deshler. Darleen attended St. Peter Lutheran School and graduated from Deshler High School with the Class of 1941. She was the only... Full story
Lester Leo Brandt was born on a farm in Nuckolls County near Nora, Neb., on Dec. 23, 1926, to William and Maggie (Peterson) Brandt, the third of five children. He died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at Warren Memorial Hospital in Friend at the age of 93. As a young boy, he was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church near Ruskin. Lester attended Riber District country school in Nuckolls County through the eighth grade and then worked on the family farm with his father until his marriage.... Full story
On Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, Evan John Charles, 39, died. Evan was born on March 8, 1990, in Salina, Kan., to John and Mandy Charles. He was a 2008 graduate of Hays High School and attended Fort Hays State University, majoring in media studies. Evan had many passions. He enjoyed disc golf, playing basketball, road trips with Dad, listening to music and watching sports (especially KSU football). He is survived by his parents, John, Republic; mother, Mandy (Troy Schroeder), Albert, Kan.;... Full story
