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Opal M. Crouch, 91, died Aug. 21. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home. A full obituary will follow at a later date. Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home has arrangements....
Jean Charles, 105, Republic, Kan., died March 8, 2021, at Deshler. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Republic United Methodist Church, Republic. Burial will be in Lake Cemetery, Republic. Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Neb. 68978....
Shirley June Kuhlmann, 78, Chester, the daughter of Adolph and Lenora (Ahrens) Gehle was born on a farm near Chester, June 17, 1943. She died Aug. 10, at her home in Chester. She attended a one room country school through the eighth grade and then went to Chester High School. Shirley married Karis Kuhlmann Sept. 12, 1959. This union was blessed with the birth of three children. Shirley was helpmate on the farm caring for the livestock, helping where ever needed, cooking and taking care of the children. She worked as a cook at the local cafes,...
William "Bill" Hill of Superior, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, in Omaha with family by his side. Bill owned and operated the Superior Style Shop for more than 11 years and managed the Plains Motel while farming on his land near Superior. Bill had an undeniable warmth, friendliness and laugh that left a lasting impression. Bill loved meeting people and hearing their stories, which he continued until his death. He told everyone he met he was from Superior and what a wonderful community it was. His...
Violet Mae Lewis, 89, of Callaway, Neb., died Sunday, Aug. 22, at the Callaway Good Life Center. Violet was born March 17, 1932, in her parents’ home on the family farm between Mankato and Burr Oak, Kan., in Jewell County. Her father was Elmer Elsworth Alexander and mother, Florence Isabelle Silsby. She attended a one-room country school (Lamb School) located on the edge of the family farm and graduated from Burr Oak High School with the Class of 1950. Violet was united in marriage to Elmer LeRoy Lewis on March 26, 1951, in the bride’s hom...
Wayne Allen Reed was born June 9, 1926 to Erma (Hawkins) and Gilbert Ernest Reed on their farm west of Red Cloud, Neb. He died Aug. 5, 2021, at the Webster County Community Hospital in Red Cloud. Following graduation from the Red Cloud High School, Wayne was drafted into the United States Army. While undergoing basic training in Texas, World War II ended and he was assigned to Army occupation forces in Japan until his discharge in 1946. Prior to his deployment overseas, Wayne married JoAnne...
Kenneth L. Huber Jr, son of Kenneth L. Huber Sr. and Madalene L. (Weir) Huber was born Oct. 9, 1946, at Concordia, Kan. He died Aug. 11, at his home in Formoso, Kan., at the age of 74. He was a crane operator and construction supervisor for Reece Construction Company and also worked for the State of Kansas Department of Transportation. He was united in marriage to Rebecca Jo Mohler on June 4, 1963, and to this union three children were born: Jerry, Judy and Janet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Madalene Huber; wife,...
John (Phil) Meyer, 79, Superior, died at his home on Jan. 1, 2021. Hospice helped getting "Papa John" moved to his home on Christmas morning from Good Sam's for his Christmas Wish of being home with his Family for Christmas. He was born on Aug. 18, 1941, in Deshler, the son of John and Vecelia (Sallie) Meyer. John graduated from Ree Heights High School in South Dakota. He was a member of the Ree Heights Congregational Church, Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva, Neb., and friends...
Melvin D. Zade, 87, formerly from Mankato, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the Republic County Hospital, Belleville, Kan. He was born on Sept.25, 1933, in Smith Center, Kan., to William and Ethel (Plank) Zade. He was a 1951 graduate of Mankato High School. Melvin served in the United States Army and was based in Germany. He was honorably discharged. Melvin married Betty June Long on Aug. 13, 1956. To this union, two children were born, Dewaine and Susan. Melvin worked for the Jewell County Highway...
Ruth A. Rahe, 77, of Belleville, Kan, died Aug. 13, at the University of Kansas Medical Center following a brief illness. Ruth Arlene Ocobock was born July 11, 1944, at Mankato, Kan. Immediately following her birth, she was taken to the Sisters of St. Joseph in Concordia, Kan., with the instructions to the Sisters to "See that this baby has a Christian Home." They did. On July 12, 1944, she went to her forever home, the daughter of Loyd Ocobock and Lillie Maude (Hamilton) Ocobock on their farm...
Mary E. Sugars, 63, daughter of Frank Thompson and Jacqueline (Hoskins) Thompson was born March 13, 1958, at Red Cloud. She died August 13, at her home in Chester. She was united in marriage to David Sugars on April 7, 1975. To this union two children were born, Jennifer and Jason. She was a long time Foote's Cafe employee. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Christine. She is survived by her husband, David Sugars of Chester; one son, Jason (Hannah) Sugars of Scandia; one...
Steven Spillman, 72, died at his home in Republic, Kan., on Aug. 11, after an 8-year battle with cancer. Steve was born Feb. 1, 1949, in Superior, to Earl and Shirley Spill- man. He attended Superior schools until the family moved to Golden, Colo., in 1964. He graduated from Golden High School in 1967. In 1972, Steve married Charlene Horning of Indian Hills, Colo. They enjoyed 49 years of marriage. In 1977, they moved to Republic, where they resided until his death. Steve and Charlene have six...
David V. Anderson, 81, of Burr Oak, Kansas, died at his residence on Friday, Aug.13. On Jan. 15, 1940, David was born in Huntington Park, Calif., to Verner and Edith (Lewis) Anderson. David was a 1957 graduate of Huntington Park High. He then received his associate degree from Orang Coast Junior College. David went on to receive his bachelor's degree in physical education from Denver University in 1962. David married Patricia Ann Byers on Aug. 29, 1965, at the Burr Oak United Methodist Church....
Rose M. Brennfoerder, 82, the daughter of Bart and Tiny (Swartz) Johnson was born Aug. 16, 1938, at Emporia, Kan. She died Thursday, Aug. 12, at Memorial Hospital in Aurora, Neb. She is survived by her husband, Ron Brennfoerder; sons: Jim Shipley and Scott Shipley; daughter, Vicki Novak; sisters: Betty, Joann, Josephine, Linda, Charlene and Darlene; and brother, Mike. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Roland (Perk) Shipley, and parents. Her funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, at the Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Edgar....
Phil Laverne Hansen, 83, died Friday, at the Webster County Community Hospital in Red Cloud. He was born Nov. 7, 1937, to Ted and Maude (Duval) Hansen at the family home in rural Webster County. He was the second born to a set of twins and the youngest of five. Phil was active in 4-H, showing calves at the county fair that were raised on his dad’s farm. He was involved in the junior and senior plays,football and learned to play the cornet in 5th grade. When he was in 6th grade, he marched with the high school band at the Nebraska State Fair. H...
Shirley June Kuhlmann of Chester, the daughter of Adolph and Lenora (Ahrens) Gehle was born on a farm near Chester, June 17, 1943. She died Tuesday, Aug. 10, at her home in Chester. She attended a one room country school through the eighth grade and then went to Chester High School and later received her GED. Shirley married Karis Kuhlmann Sept. 12, 1959. This union was blessed with the birth of three children. Shirley was helpmate on the farm caring for the livestock, helping where ever needed, cooking and taking care of the children. She also...
Mildred J. Svoboda, the daughter of Lawrence and Jenny (Sebek) Drudik, was born on May 12, 1927, on a farm near Lawrence, Nebraska. She died Aug. 6, 2021, at the CHI St. Francis Hospital at Grand Island,at the age of 94 years, 2 months, 25 days. Mildred was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lawrence. Growing up on a farm North East of Lawrence she attended Sacred Heart Grade School and was a 1945 Lawrence High School graduate. After high school, she attended Lincoln...
John Edwin Overing, 94, of York, died Sunday, Aug. 8, at Lincoln, Neb. He was born Nov. 1, 1926, at Red Cloud, to Edwin James and Nina (Simmons) Overing. He graduated from Red Cloud High School in 1944. John enlisted in the Army in 1944 and was stationed at Ft. Collins, Colo., Camp Hood, Texas, Corvallis, Ore., and Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. He was discharged in 1946 and attended the University of Nebraska and graduated with an agricultural engineering degree in 1950. He taught classes to veterans...
The funeral service and Mass of Christian Burial were held Saturday, August 7, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lawrence for Jeanette Brockman. Mrs. Brockman, age 68, passed on July 29, in Lincoln, Neb. Rev. Father Corey Harrison was the celebrant and director of the services. Acolyte was John Dolnicek; Reader was Tom Dolnicek; Musicians were Aaron and Bethany Thompson. Pallbearers were Kurt Hoelting, Paul Hoelting, Terry Madson and Brian Skalka. A family burial will be held at a later date....
Donna Figgins Donna Mae Figgins, 83, died Friday, Aug. 6, at her home in Red Cloud. Donna was born on May 21, 1938, in Campbell, to Iris (Kinney) and William G. Hoffman. She received her formal education attending the Bladen High School where she graduated with the Class of 1956. She continued her studies at Kearney State Teachers College, earning her certificate in normal training. She taught country school for one year. On April 19, 1957, she was united in marriage with Gerald Figgins. They lived in Washington until 1959, and Arizona until...
Lenore G. Weber, 79, was born Jan. 8, 1942, in Holdrege to Alfred and Grace Nelson. She died Tuesday Aug. 3, at the Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings. Lenore grew up on the family farm north of Holdrege. She attended rural country schools and graduated in 1960 from Holdrege High School. Lenore went on to nursing school at Kearney and graduated in 1966. Lenore married James Weber on March 28, 1970. They resided in North Dakota for a bit before coming back to Nebraska. Their son, Eric was born in 1972, and son Timothy was born in 1974. Lenore...
Glada M. Isaacson, 87, daughter of Rolla Robert Thompson and Lillie Almena (Houder) Thompson was born June 20, 1934, at rural Courtland, Kan. She died August 5, at Republic County Hospital, Belleville. Glada graduated from Scandia High School in 1953 and attended Kansas State University. She was united in marriage to Loren D. Isaacson on July 29, 1956. She was a home economics teacher at Scandia High School and a homemaker. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Scandia,UMW, 4-H leader-Sherdahl Boosters, member of the Eastern Star,...
Lenora I. (Bruns) Frank, 92, was born Jan. 21, 1929, to John and Anna (Peters) Bruns on a farm near Hardy. She died Aug. 4,at the Homestead House in Beatrice. Lenora grew up in Deshler where she attended elementary school and graduated from Deshler High School in 1947. In her younger years, she worked at the Deshler Broom Factory, and after graduation worked at the Christensen’s Rexall Drug Store in Hebron for five plus years. She was married to Robert A. Frank on April 25, 1952, at Peace Lutheran Church in Deshler. Bob and Lenora were resident...
Clarice Elaine Peteete (Kelly), a lifelong nurse and educator, was born April 29, 1924, as the fourth child of her beloved parents Herman Albertis "Bert" and Theodora (Pacak) Kelly. Clarice grew up in the small Kansas community of Montrose alongside her five siblings: Faye, Mildred, Irvin, Molly and Orris. Growing up, Clarice had a knack for excelling in whatever she set her mind to. As a student, Clarice's teachers remembered her as one of the brightest students they ever taught. Her...
Ralph Leroy Platt was born Feb. 2, 1937, to Vera Marie (Chapman) Platt on his grandparent’s farm near Webber. Ralph attended school in a Bostwick country school northwest of Superior and Superior High School. He was called Sonny by his relation and friends. He worked many jobs in his life, farming with the granddad, where at the age of 9 years he learned to run tractors and care for livestock. He enjoyed horses and was an accomplished rider. He worked construction. Some of his accomplishments he was proud of were helping to build two grain e...
