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Donald C. Johnson, 90, the son of Ruben and Ruth (Lervold) Johnson, was born Oct. 9, 1930, in Buffalo, Kan., and died Dec. 26, 2020, at Jewell County Hospital, Mankato. Don moved with his family at an early age to Scandia, Kan., where he grew up and attended the local public schools, graduating from Scandia High School. Following his graduation, he served with the United States Army from 1951 until 1953, serving in Korea. He later served with the US Army Reserves until his honorable discharge in 1957. Don was united in marriage to Norma E.... Full story
Ethel Lucile “Butts” Ozmun, age 100, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at Hilltop Lodge Nursing Home, Beloit. Lucile was born on Nov. 16, 1920, in Jewell County, to Reuben and Mary (Hoffer) Butts. Lucile was a graduate of Jewell High School. On Jan. 25, 1941, she married Stanley Ozmun. To this union four children were born, Gail, Iris, Ralph and Carole. Stanley preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 1993. Lucile was a homemaker and a loving mother and wife. She was a member of the Trinity United Met... Full story
The inurnment for Myrtle Nelson Roe was held at 3 p.m., Sunday at the Olive Hill Cemetery. She died Oct. 17, 2020, at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit. Myrtle was the widow of the late Jack Roe. She had lived in Stafford and Glen Elder but lived many years in the Olive Hill and Mankato communities. Jack was the son of Herman and Triece Reed Roe and the grandson of Lee and Myrtle Blackstone Roe, all of the Olive Hill Community.... Full story
Artha Irene (Kretchman) Ficken, daughter of Frank Burdette Kretchman and Bessie Imogene (Striggow) Kretchman was born Dec. 31, 1930, in the Hebron hospital. Annie attended District 65 Pleasant Hill Country School southeast of Davenport for eight years. She then attended Davenport High School for four years. She taught country school southwest of Deshler for two years, and stayed during the week with the Herbert and Hulda Pohlmann family. She was united in marriage to Raymond Edward Ficken at Christ Lutheran Church on May 28, 1950, by the Rev.... Full story
Michael L. Higbee, 60, was born July 18, 1960, in Concordia, Kan., the son of Jack L. and Nancy A. (Reed) Higbee. Michael graduated from Mankato High School with the Class of 1978. Following high school, Michael attended Cloud County Community College and then Kansas State University, before returning to the family farm. Michael was a farmer his entire adult life, and enjoyed time outdoors and hunting. He also enjoyed time with his family and friends and playing cards in Belleville at the cafe.... Full story
Rayoma Kleen-Keating, 76, born Jan. 30, 1944, passed into Jesus’ arms on Dec. 14, 2020. Super mom, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, sister-in-law and best friend to all. Nanny Ray is survived by her larger-than-life husband of 30 fun filled, adventurous years, Charlie Keating; her two children, Jason Henning and Nelsie Henning-Sweeney; Jason’s wife, Kelly, and their sons, Christian, Caleb and Cole and Nelsie’s children, Alexandria, Gabrielle, Olivia and Samuel; Charlie’s sons, Dan Leiker, wife, Jenny, daughter, Janie, Mike Keating, wife, T... Full story
Jerry P. Bohnert, age 72, of Topeka, died Friday, Dec.18, 2020, at the Topeka Center in Topeka. Jerry was born March 24, 1948, in Beloit, the son of Roy and Lelah (Opplinger) Bohnert. Jerry graduated from Topeka High School in 1967. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. He married Cathy Campbell in 1976. They later divorced. Jerry worked at the Veterans Administration Medical Center until he retired in 1996. Jerry enjoyed trains of all kinds. He enjoyed watching trains, was a model railroader and even built a large-sized model... Full story
Julia Agnes Hyde, 76, the daughter of William and Loretta (Weingart) Kimminau, was born May 5, 1944, in Nelson, Neb. She died Dec. 19, 2020, at the Brod- stone Memorial Hospital at Superior. Julia was one of 11 children. She attended grade school at St. Stephens and was a Superior High School graduate. She was a 39-year member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.in Superior. She married Darrel Hyde on May 31, 1969, at Mankato. Four children were born to this union. They later divorced. Julia was an... Full story
Lars Pedersen was born Nov. 20, 1929, to Lars and Leta Pedersen on the family farm north of Hardy. He courageously lost his battle with cancer Friday, at the VA Hospital in Grand Island. Lars was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church near Ruskin. He attended Beach School, District 44, and graduated from Hardy High School in 1947. In early 1951, he joined the U.S. Navy and served three cruises to Korea on the aircraft carrier USS Essex. While on board, he worked on the catapults where... Full story
Services are currently pending for Edgar resident Jerry Horst. He died Sunday, Dec. 20, at Mary Lanning Health Care in Hastings.... Full story
Robert Stuver, 76, died at his home north of Guide Rock. Services are pending.... Full story
Delbert Arliss Johnson (formerly of Edgar) the son of Vennel Hubert and Ida (Quist) Johnson was born May 31, 1922, in Clay County, Neb. He died Dec. 14, at Mary Lanning Health Care in Hastings. Delbert attended Sandy Valley Country School through the 8th grade and graduated from Fairfield High School with the Class of 1939. Delbert was a long time Clay County farmer and had been employed at Shuck Drilling of Edgar. Delbert was united in marriage to Helen Snavely Scrivner on Feb. 29, 1956. With his marriage came seven stepchildren: Paula,... Full story
Donald Lynn Korb, 86, the son of Clyde and Ruth (Engel) Korb, was born April 1, 1934, at Mankato. He died Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Good Samaritan Center in Superior. Survivors include his wife, Sheila Korb of Superior; children, Lou Hiatt Curtis Korb, Doug Korb, Jeff Korb, Lisa Robidoux and Kimberly Fontenot; sisters, Gayna Schoenrock and Cindy Adamson; brother, Barry Korb; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren Servcies will be held at a later date.... Full story
Wilma Lynette Gorley Schulz, the firstborn and second child of Robert Mayfield and Zella “Lucile” Nelson, was born at the family home in Golden, Colo., on Oct. 18, 1921. The family moved to Carlsbad, N.M., in 1924, where Wilma started to school. After the death of her father, her mother moved her family to Curtis, Neb. While there, Lucile met her future husband, Joseph Ralph Burns. Following their marriage, they relocated to Carlsbad, but eventually returned to Curtis. February, 1939, the family met with the untimely death of Wilma’s mothe... Full story
Mary Mathilda Loontjer, 98, of Deshler, the daughter of Diedrich and Ida (Hillers) Burr, was born Oct. 5, 1922, in near Rohrs, Neb. She died Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Thayer County Health Services in Hebron. Mary grew up on a farm near Rohrs, attending country school and graduating from Johnson High School. She married Alvin Loontjer June 27, 1948. This union was blessed with the birth of two sons. Mary was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Deshler. She enjoyed playing cards, 10-point pitch, sewing, quilting and never missed bingo on... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
