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Sharon L. Pallas, 81, of Omaha died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at An Angel’s Touch in Omaha. Sharon was born July 31, 1939, in Shelby, Neb., to Pearle and Mildred (Dickhute) Coffin. She received her education in Shelby and graduated from Shelby High in 1956. She married Rick Pallas on Sept. 1, 1959, at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ Catholic Church in Lincoln. They lived in Lincoln, Atkinson, Ogallala and Curtis, Neb., before settling in Lawrence. Along with raising her family and being a f...
Marguerite Madeleine Seybold, 92, formerly of Republic, Kan., the daughter of Paul Petit and Helene (Lambs) Petit, was born June 16, 1928, in Algrange (Moselle), France and died Dec. 8, 2020, at the Mt. Joseph Senior Village, Concordia. Marguerite spent her childhood in Nilvange, France. She learn- ed how to speak French and German early and learned English in secondary school during the annexation of Moselle (1940-1944). Marguerite met her future husband, Gotthilf Seybold, in Nilvange at the...
Frances L. Weaverling, age 89, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at the Jewell County Hospital, Mankato. She was born Aug. 14, 1931, in Mankato, to Casper and Irbie (Abram) Hanson. She graduated from Mankato High School in 1949. She married Rex Weaverling on Sept. 6, 1952, in Mankato. Rex and Frances were married nearly 62 years until he preceded her in death on Aug. 28, 2014. Theirs was a loving and special relationship. We remember lots of hand holding, stolen kisses and loving moments. Frances wo...
Justin Dee Thompson, the son of Ward and Shirley (Springer) Thompson, was born on Feb. 25, 1947, in Superior, Neb. He died Dec. 11, 2020, at the Bryan LGH Medical Center West in Lincoln, Neb., after a brief battle with cancer, at the age of 73 years, 9 months, 16 days. He was a Superior High School graduate with the Class of 1965. He continued his education at Kearney State College earning a bachelor’s of science degree in business. On Oct. 10, 1969, he was united in marriage to Barbara W...
Gary Lee Divel, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend graduated from this life into his Lord and Savior’s arms on Dec. 7, 2020. Gary was born on March 30, 1941, on the family farm in Jewell, Kan., to Rex and Doris Divel. An avid sports enthusiast, Gary enjoyed competing in a variety of sports. In high school he was a multi-sport star where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball; and ultimately went to college on a football scholarship where he graduated from Emporia State College in 1963. On Oct. 14, 1961, he married...
Leora Lois Kettelhut Freitag, 88, of Byron, Neb., died Dec. 12, 2020. She was born Jan. 7, 1932, on a farm in Republic County, Kan., to George and Anna (Hoops) Kettelhut. Leora graduated from Byron High School in 1949, where she met Verdell Freitag. They were married on Easter Sunday, March 25, 1951, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, rural Byron. Leora and Verdell were blessed with three children. They lived on two different farms before retiring to Byron in 1991. Leora taught herself to cook after...
Johnnie Lee Birdsell, son of Dale Ellsworth and Geneva Knight Birdsell, was born Jan. 14, 1950, in Beloit, Kan. He died Dec. 5, 2020, at his home near Mans- field, Mo. at the age of 70 years, 10 months and 21 days. John married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Jo Huff, on May 31, 1969. Together they had four children. John was preceded in death by his parents. John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carolyn; their children, Jeff Birdsell and wife, Brandy, of Springfield, Mo., Aric Birdsell...
Michael L. Higbee, 60, died Dec. 13, 2020. Cremation services were chosen. Friends may sign Michael’s register book at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville today (Thursday), from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, at Balch Cemetery, rural Formoso. Persons attending the services are requested to wear casual attire, along with masks or other facial coverings, and to practice social distancing. Memorials are requested to the Formoso Community Church, or the Bryan Health Foundation to assist COVID f...
Kenneth (Kenny) Melvin Fredrickson, 72, of the Bethesda Community, Tenn., died Dec.3, 2020. Kenny was born and raised his family in Nebraska. He married his high school sweetheart, Cindy Hunter Fredrickson who was partners in everything, they worked together in education, restaurants, farming and land title abstracting. A teacher and football coach, Kenny was an active member of the Guide Rock Community in Nebraska. He was a lifetime member of the Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens For The Right To Keep And Bear Arms. He was preceded in...
Gayle Ann Hudson, 70, was born Aug. 25, 1950, in Concordia, the daughter of Russell “Rusty” and Agnes Josephine “Jo” (Cooksey) Nelson. Gayle grew up in Courtland, and graduated from Courtland High School, Class of 1968. Following high school, Gayle attended Asbury School of Nursing, obtaining her associate’s degree and registered nursing certificate. Gayle was married to James Hudson on Aug. 18, 1973, at the Ada Lutheran Church, rural Kackley. To this union of 47 years, two girls were born, Kayla and Karey. Gayle was a lifelong member of...
Karlene Jo Konovalsky was born on July 2, 1950, the fourth daughter of Alfred and Elvie (Monson) Konovalsky. She graduated from Courtland High School in 1968 and from Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kan., in 1972. Her first job after college was at the Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie. It was in Hoxie that she met Charles (Chuck) Buechman and they were married on May 31, 1975. They had two sons, Andy and Randy. They moved to Larned in 1992 and she worked at the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility for the next 23 years, retiring in 2015....
Virginia Lee Elsey Mieth, 88, the daughter of Warren and Meta (Kottmeyer) Stiles, was born on July 21, 1932, near Nora, Neb. She died Dec. 12, 2020, at the Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home at Hebron, Neb. Ginny attended District 17 Sunny View School and graduated from Superior High School. She also attended two summers at the Kearney State Teachers College. She was baptized in the Methodist Church at Nora, and confirmed in the Salem Lutheran Church north of Superior. On Nov. 8, 1952, she was...
Sandra “Sandy” Kay Linebaugh was born in Lincoln, Kan., July 19, 1953, to Delores “Joan” and Dale Sterling. She died peacefully on Dec. 13, 2020, at Spirit Mountain Hospice House in Cody, Wyo., at the age of 67. On Oct. 5, 1957, Sandy’s mother married Virgil Michels, who adopted Sandy and her younger brother, Jerry. This family of four welcomed two more children; son, Leslie “Leon” and daughter, Barb, making Sandy the oldest of four children. Sandy was baptized into the Christian faith as a ch...
