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Glenn E. Berry, 90, died at his home in Mankato. Arrangements are pending with Melby Mortuary, Mankato....
Edwin Percy Hood, 84, of Mankato, died Sept. 8 ,2021. He was born in Oakland, Ill., on Nov. 20, 1936. The son of Jesse and Pearl (Myers) Hood. He spent seven years in the United States Air Force, where he also obtained a barbering license. On New Years’ Eve, 1961, he married Zelma Pauline Strader in Charleston, Ill. In the fall of 1962, they moved to Glenwood Springs, Colo. Later, they lived in the New Castle, Silt, and Rifle, Colo., areas. He worked as a carpenter and a farmer, and also had rental homes for a time. In November of 1990, he move...
Lyle W. Trautman, 65, was born to Marlen Lester Trautman and Verdina Annabelle (Shepherd) Trautman in Pueblo, Colo., on Jan. 27, 1956. After a brief illness, he died at his Hoskins home, with his wife, Jacalyn, by his side. Lyle attended school in Pueblo, Colo., Reno, Nev., and Hardy, before graduating with the Class of 1975, from Superior High School. He was married to Jacalyn Mohler on Aug. 21, 1975 in Portis, Kan. To this union, three sons were born. At the time of his death, he was working...
Paul J. Faimon, 84, died peacefully with family by his side on Monday, Aug. 30, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings from heart failure. A rosary was held Friday Sept. 3, with Rev. Corey Harrison officiating. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m., Saturday Sept. 4, with the Rev. Christopher Kubat officiating. Both were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Paul was born to Rudolph and Marie (Dolnicek) Faimon on the family farm March...
A former Superior resident, Robert A. "Bob" Oldham, 82, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village. A rosary was held at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 6, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father David Oldham and Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial was in Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be given to St. Michael's Catholic Church or Hastings Catholic...
Olga Marie Reinke, 94, of Davenport, died Aug. 23, at Thayer County Health Services in Hebron. Olga was born Nov.11, 1926 near Byron, to John and Katherina (Meinke) Kniep. Olga lived most of her growing up years near Byron. She was baptized, confirmed and married in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, rural Byron. During the depression, the Kniep family moved to California twice, so she attended first grade in California. The rest of her eighth grade education was in Lone Star District No. 75 School. Olga was her sickly mother’s helper until her mar...
JoAnn Ruth Fangmeyer, 81, of Deshler, the daughter of John and Alvina (Gebers) Flathman Jr. was born Nov, 30, 1939, in Chester. She died Thursday, Sept. 2, at Parkview Haven Nursing Home in Deshler. JoAnn grew up in Chester attending school and graduating from Chester High School with the Class of 1957. She married Ervin Fangmeyer July 7, 1957, at St John Lutheran Church in Chester. This union was blessed with the birth of five children. JoAnn was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Deshler, singing in the choir and a member of the women...
Paul Pumphrey, 65, died on Sept. 5, in Lincoln, Neb. Mass of Christian Burial is at 10 a.m., today (Thursday) Sept 9, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Mankato. Burial will follow at St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery, Mankato. Visitation was from 1p.m. to 4 p.m.,Wednesday at Melby Mortuary, Mankato. Rosary-vigil services was at 7 p.m., Wednesday, at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Following the vigil service, the family will greet friends at the church. Memorials are requested to the Paul Pumphrey Memorial, to be designated at a later date, and may...
Bobby Wayne Goff, 64, of Concordia, Kan., died Sunday, Sept. 5, surrounded by his family at his home in Concordia. He was born on March 23, 1957, in Wenatchee, Wash., to Leonard A. and Frances L. (Huddleston) Goff. He graduated from Jewell High School in 1975. He married Tina Hill on Feb. 24, 1979, in Concordia at The Wesleyan Church. Bob worked for the Cloud County Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator for more than 30 years until his retirement in 2012. He coached girls' youth...
Curtis Wayne Smullins, 67, Esbon, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Smith County Memorial Hospital. Curtis was born to Ralph and Erma (McMains) Smullins on Sept. 29, 1953, in Red Cloud, Neb. He grew up in Burr Oak and graduated from Burr Oak High School. He lived the majority of his life in his hometown, until his eyesight failed, and he moved to Esbon so his daughter could care for him. Curtis spent his young adult years as part of a custom harvest crew with Wylie Knight, and later was able to do what he enjoyed, farming. Curtis had two children,...
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...
