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Neal Jennings, the son of Mabel (Gouldie) and Harold Jennings, was born Aug. 31, 1946, at Lebanon, Kan. He died Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, at the Smith Center Health and Rehab Center, Smith Center, Kan., at the age of 73. Neal graduated from the Lebanon High School with the class of 1964. He served with the United States Army 9th infantry and was a Vietnam War veteran. Neal was a farmer in the Lebanon area for many years and a loving son and caregiver to his mom and dad in their final years. Neal enjoyed his cars in his younger years. Neal is... Full story
Darlene Joy (McElroy) Smith, 92, was born on Jan. 18, 1928, in Jewell, Kan., to Elvin and Ruby (Vignery) McElroy. Darlene died Aug. 2, 2020, at Meadowlark Hills – Scenic House, Manhattan, Kan. Darlene grew up in Mankato. As a teen she worked at the Ute Movie Theatre, actively participated in all high school activities, and later was a switchboard operator at the Southwestern Bell Telephone office. She graduated from Mankato High School in 1946. Darlene married Walter Dean “Ole” Smith, in Octob... Full story
Vernon Paul Yung, 62, was born Jan. 4, 1958, in Superior, to Russell and Hilda (Keller) Yung and died at his residence Aug. 12, 2020. Vernon lived on the family farm in rural Guide Rock until six years old. He then moved to Martin Luther Home Society in Beatrice where he received special school and training for life skills. At 18, Vernon moved to Hastings and resided there the rest of his life. Through great friends and caretakers of Mid-Nebraska Individual Services,Vernon enjoyed various jobs and community events over the last 44 years.... Full story
A rural Mankato resident, Darrell G. Claycamp, 83, died Monday. His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Mankato Evangelical Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Melby Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.... Full story
Barbara A. Laursen, 84, of Kearney died Aug. 4, at her home. Her funeral will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, at Family of Christ Lutheran Church on the south lawn with Pastor John Gosswein officiating. Inurnment will take place at Spring Creek Cemetery near Ruskin. The family will receive friends 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. The family strongly encourages each attendee to wear a mask and bring their own chair to the service. The service will be live streamed through the Family of Christ Facebook page. O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral a... Full story
Encille Kyle Lewis, 93, was born in Burr Oak, Kan.,on Feb. 12, 1927, to Edna M. (Mar- shall) Lewis and Glen D. Lewis. He died Aug. 2, 2020 in Manhattan, Kan. Encille lived his early years in Burr Oak, graduating from high school in 1945, before joining the US Army during the Korean War, 1950 to 1952. He was stationed in Germany, where he was a corporal and performed quartermaster duties. He married Marilyn J. (Myers) Lewis in May of 1958. In 1960 he began working at Burr Oak Plumbing and Lumber... Full story
Roger Lee Stineman, 50, the son of Wilford and Marianne (Sole) Stineman, was born on Jan. 16, 1970, in Superior. He died July 27, 2020, at his home in Nelson. Roger was a Nelson High School graduate with the Class of 1988. Farming was his first passion. He enjoyed being on the farm raising pigs, driving tractor, baling hay and combining. He grew up farming with his brothers. Randy used to pick him up from school in his early years, to have time with him and teach him about farming. Roger also ta... Full story
Marlene K. “Mar” Faimon, 57, died Tuesday, March 24, at her home in Lawrence, Neb. Memorial Mass will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence,with Father Corey Harrison officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held following mass at the Lawrence Legion Hall, Lawrence. A memorial has been established to be designated at a later date. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.mertenbutlermortuary.com. Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, is in charge of arrangements.... Full story
Marjorie June (Nelsen) Hulbert of Mankato ,Kan., died Aug. 3, 2020, at the Mitchell County Hospital. She was born on July 25, 1936, to Hans Andrew and Mildred Ethel (Fringer) Nelsen at Burr Oak, Kan. Marjorie graduated from Bur Oak High School, Class of 1954. She married Myron Eugene Hulbert on July 18, 1953, in Nelson, Neb. She enjoyed crocheting, reading and camping. She was a housewife and mother of three children before starting to work. Marjorie worked at the Jewell County Hospital as a... Full story
Tylan Wayne Imler, the son of Matthew and Kaitlin (Garner) Imler, was born sleeping on July 26, 2020, in Hastings, Neb. Tylan was preceded in death by his great-great-grandparents, Galen and Marcile Imler; great-grandparents, Jim and Arcele Reiman and Ernie and Diane Imler; and great-grandmother, Ruth Elaine Walton. Survivors include his parents, Matt and Kaitlin Imler of Superior; three brothers, Treyson, Zayden and Asher; grandparents, Cecil and Tammy Imler of Hardy; and Tom and Vicky Garner of Waco, Texas; and great-grandfather, Gerome... Full story
Amaryllis Geraldine (Peterson) Eckles, was born to Enos and Gladys (Frye) Mazour on Oct. 21, 1933, on the family farm near Spring Ranch, Neb. She died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln at the age of 86. Gerry, as she was known to family and friends, was baptized and confirmed at St. Martins (Loucky) Catholic Church west of Deweese. She graduated from Fairfield High School in 1951. She married Levonn (Pete) Peterson on July 3, 1951, at St. Martins. They enjoyed 49 ye... Full story
Lois V. Clagett, 86, of Lincoln died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. She was born in Emerald, Neb., on Sept. 11, 1933, to Vera (Scherer) and Adolph Priess. Her funeral was Aug. 6 at Lincoln Memorial Park in Lincoln. Neb. Lois married Lawrence native, Lloyd Clagett on April 27, 1957, and the couple celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary before Lloyd died in 2019. She was a homemaker and Camp Fire Girls’ leader. She worked for Lincoln Public Schools. She was a long time member of Calvary Lutheran Church. Survivors include her son, Timothy (Peggy) C... Full story
Carl Melvin Arent, 80, the son of Leslie and Cleo (Claflin) Arent, was born in Stockville, Neb., on Nov,4, 1939, and died Aug. 3, 2020. Carl grew up in various small farming communities in Nebraska. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he received his GED. After serving his country for four years, Carl was honorably discharged on Sept. 10, 1963. He returned to Geneva where he met his future wife, Carol Reinsch. They were married on June 27, 1964, and had four children: Raymond, Craig, Troy and Dawn. Carl started working for Champion Homes in Yor... Full story
Michael Joseph Heckenlively, 51, the son of Joseph and Charlene (Bortis) Heckenlively, was born in Stratton, Neb., Feb. 6, 1969, and died in Aurora, Neb., July 30, 2020. Mike grew up in Kenesaw and attended Kenesaw Public Schools. He received his master’s in counseling from University of Nebraska at Kearney. Mike worked as a drafter at Chief Industries, a counselor at Mid Plains and a mental health practioner for his own practice, S.O.S. Counseling in Aurora. Mike married Roslyn Mills on Sept.13, 1997, at the United Methodist Church in H... Full story
Florence Wauneta Schardt was born on Jan. 23, 1928, in Deshler, to Fred and Elsie Schardt. After graduating from high school and teacher training, she taught for five years in three different schools. At the age of 23, she married her sweetheart, Erwin Kniep, and joined him on his farm. Florence was an active member at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in rural Byron. She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years. She was active in WELCA, quilting, Bible study groups, and committed to the visitation ministry. Erwin and Florence h... Full story
Avis Charlene Isaac was born July 28, 1938, in Mankato, Kan., to Charles and Geraldine (Chase) Andrews, the second of six children. She died Aug. 6, 2020 in Salina. She was preceeded in death by her parents; a sister, Karen Rathbun; a brother, Charles Andrews Jr.; and a sister, Etta, who died at birth. Avis is survived by a daughter, Sandy Fellers (Jeff) of Vanderbilt, Texas; two sisters, Glenda Ferguson (Dan) of Wichita, and Ronda Ost (Larry) of Mankato; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and n...
Connie Marie Becker,79, the daughter of Julius and Hilda (Runge) Jensen, was born April 9, 1941, in Hardy, Neb. She died July 27, 2020, at her home in Superior. Connie attended Beech country school and was a 1958 Superior High School graduate. She married Robert Zeigler on Aug. 14, 1959. Four children were born into this union and the family was raised in Superior. They later divorced. She married Steve Becker on Nov. 22, 1997, at Salem Lutheran Church. Together they enjoyed going to horse races... Full story
Harry Arthur Huge, 82, of Charleston, S.C., husband of Reba Kinne Huge, died Monday, April 27, 2020. He was born Sept. 16, 1937, in Deshler, the son of the late Arthur Huge and Dorothy Vorderstrasse- Huge. He received a bachelor of arts from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1959. Following graduation, he served as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve. Two years later, he went to law school at Georgetown University and graduated with honors in 1963. Thereafter Mr. Huge enjoyed a... Full story
A memorial service for Marcella Joy Ost will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, at the Burr Oak United Methodist Church.... Full story
Roger Eugene McElroy, 79, died July 22, 2020. He was born on the family farm outside of Randall, to William Finley (Bill) and Mildred Marie Wallace McElroy on Sept. 27, 1940. Roger was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter, Sheldon Lianne Posey. Survivors inclued his four children: Curtis McElroy of Tulsa, Okla., Greg McElroy of Randall, Gina (Eric) Fox of Rockwall, Texas, and Kimi McElroy-Posey of Amarillo, Texas; two siblings: Donald (Beulah) McElroy of Ellis, Kan., and Diane... Full story
James Verlyn Bower, 80, of Hebron formerly Edgar, was born May 27, 1940, in Omaha, to Oscar and Gladys (Miller) Bower. He died Monday, July 27, at Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home in Hebron. James grew up and attended school in Davenport. He was enlisted in the United States Army and served from April 14, 1960 until April 23, 1962. James married Linda Wolf on June 18, 1963, in Lincoln, Neb. This union was blessed with the birth of five children. James worked in Lincoln and Minden before moving... Full story
Jody Wilson Crouse was born on Feb. 21, 1969, in Jackson County, Mo., to James and Bonnie Corlew Austin. He spent much of his childhood on the Crouse family farm in southern Finney County, Kan., with his parents, Forrest and Bonnie Corlew Crouse. As a sophomore, he transferred to Lone Jack High School in Lone Jack, Mo., graduating with the Class of 1987. His working life was in the food service industry in a variety of settings from Brown’s Chicken to the cafe in the federal building in downtown... Full story
Wesley E. Alexander, 63, died Sunday, July 19, 2020 in Clay County, Kan. He was born on Oct. 31, 1956, to Newell and Doris (Sloan) Alexander in Red Cloud, Neb. Wes was a 1975 graduate of Mankato High School and earned a bachelor’s of science in animal science and industry degree from Kansas State University in 1979. To begin his career, he worked in the banking industry across North Central and Central Kansas prior to pursuing his registered nursing degree where he worked until his retirement in 2019. Wes was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed a... Full story
Bill Lange, died Friday, July 31, 2020, at the Jewell County Hospital, Mankato. He was born Arthur Alvin Lange on Nov. 1, 1919, in the Deer Creek community in Marshall County, Kan., to Paul and Jessie (McNabb) Lange. When he was about two months old, the family moved to Jewell County and the Mankato area was his home ever since. Bill went to Red Top School, District 96, northeast of Mankato. After graduating from Red Top, he went to work on the farm and with harvest crews in the wheat fields. In his teens, Bill helped his grandfather, Charles... Full story
Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Jensby, son of Leslie and Leona (Harling) Jensby, was born March 8, 1930, two miles north of Cadams, Ñeb. He died July 28, 2020, at his rural Hardy home, surrounded by his family at the age of 90. Kenny was baptized as a child at the Presbyterian Church in Nelson and confirmed into the Catholic faith in Superior, in 1950, prior to his marriage to Shirley Carlson on July 12. To this union, three daughters were born: Cynthia Kaye, Carla Jean and Christy Ann. Kenny grad... Full story
