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Dale Maurice Adcock, 99, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at his home at Kingswood Court, Superior, Neb. Dale was born in Nora, on Nov. 12, 1920. He was the son of Hamer and Mabel (Boomer) Adcock. He married Myrna Charleen Adcock on Aug. 31, 1940, at Marysville, Kan. They were blessed with two children, Janet Lou and Thomas Dale. Dale and Charleen celebrated their 78th wedding anniversary on Aug. 31, 2018. Dale graduated from Nora High School, attended the University of Nebraska, and was a member... Full story
Marcia Kay (Shaw) Junker, formerly of Edgar, Neb., died surrounded by her family, on Oct. 7, 2020, at the age of 58 years and 7 months. She was born March 8, 1962, to Raymond and Darlene (Porter) Shaw. She grew up on the farm near Edgar. She wasbaptized as a baby by her uncle, Reverend Wayne Porter. She attended Edgar Elementary School and Sandy Creek Jr.-Sr. High School, where she excelled in athletics. She attended Nebraska Wesleyan University, where she earned her teaching degree in... Full story
Vicki Lee (Upton) Sweet, 71, died peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Superior on Sunday, Oct.11, 2020. She was born June 6, 1949, in Lincoln, Neb., to Bill and Iva Mae Upton. They moved to Superior in 1951. Vicki grew up in Superior with her sister, Pam, and close to her cousins, Stephanie, Rick, Julie and Jeff Alexander. Growing up she loved spending time with her cousins at the lake. She was involved (although not always willingly) in piano lessons, square dancing, Triple... Full story
Robert Royal Cook of Manhattan, Kan, died Oct. 3, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi, Manhattan. Robert (Bob) was born midwinter, Dec. 29, 1928, in Jewell County, on the farm his grandfather homesteaded, to parents Albert Elmer Cook and Lula Inscho Cook. The second youngest of nine children, he arrived in a world heading into global depression and war. Bob’s father died during the depression and the family would lose the farm before the country could climb out. Memories Bob would relate involved r... Full story
Gloria Ann (Tietjen) Mason, 80, of Gretna died peacefully with family surrounding her on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Her funeral was 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 4, 2020, at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 153 S. McKenna Ave., Gretna. Interment was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Gloria Ann Tietjen was born in Thayer County on the family farm Nov. 11, 1939, to Theodore O. and Lily Schleifer Tietjen, the third of three children. She attended the Cracker Box one-room schoolhouse and then Chester High School, graduat... Full story
Steven Troy Hanson, 56, died Sept. 25, 2020. Steve enjoyed fishing, golf, camping and football - especially K-State and Chiefs. After graduating from Manhattan Vo-Tech, he worked as a lineman. He then changed to masonry construction. His last job was with Atlas Aerospace. Steve lived simple and laughed often. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry G. Hanson; grandparents, Casper and Irbie Hanson and Emil and Inez Claycamp. He is survived by mother, Leota (Bill) McCarthy of Manhattan; sister, Pam (Rick) Martinez of Manhattan; partner,... Full story
George Edward Piper, the son of Herbert and Corinne (Klaus) Piper, was born on April 11, 1944, in St. Louis, Mo. He died Sept. 23, 2020, at the Bryan LGH Medical Center East at Lincoln, Neb., at the age of 76 years, 5 months, 12 days. George graduated from Highland, Ill., high school. He enlisted with the United States Army on Feb. 9, 1967, and was honorably discharged on Feb. 3, 1970, serving during the Korean War. He married Luanne Hill on June 13, 1969, in Colorado Springs, Colo. The union... Full story
Duane Doyle died Monday at his home in rural Smith County, Kan. Funeral services are pending.... Full story
Patty Jo Sorge, 59, died Saturday at her residence in York. She was born on Nov. 11, 1960 in Deshler to Floyd and Dorothy (Heyen) Sorge. Patty married Michael Ryan, Sr. on Aug. 17, 1977, in Texas. To this marriage three children were born, Michael, Jr., Mary and Katie. Her hobbies included playing cards (10 point pitch) and Bingo. She attended school in York, and later received an associate degree from Hastings Community College. She was preceded in death by her parents. Patty is survived by her son, Mike Ryan Jr., York; daughters, Mary... Full story
A graveside inurnment for husband and wife, Willard and Doris Stenson will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at the Hardy Cemetery. Pastor Ethan Feistner will officiate. Williams Funeral Home of Superior is in charge of the arrangements.... Full story
Gary Allen Richardson, 79, of Belleville, Kan., was born Oct. 6, 1940, in Hebron to Harley and Dorothy (Shackelford) Richardson. He died at his home in Belleville. Gary grew up in Hebron attending school and graduating from Hebron High School with the Class of 1959. Printing was Gary’s main agenda, working for Tom Long at the Hebron Journal before starting his own business, Gary’s Printing. He continued working even after they moved to an acreage outside of town. He moved to Belleville in 2017 to be closer to his daughter, son-in-law, and gra... Full story
Norman L. Lunzmann, 84, of Deshler, Neb., the son of John and Edna (Peters) Lunzmann, was born June 6, 1936, in Byron, Neb. He died Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, at Parkview Haven Nursing Home in Deshler. Norm grew up on a farm near Byron, attending District No. 64 School through the 8th grade. He left school because his dad needed his help on the farm. Norm entered the United States Army in July 29, 1958, and was honorably discharged July 19, 1960. He returned home to farm and continued farming all of his life even hauling fat cattle with his... Full story
Michelle Rena Weber, the daughter of Ronald and Toni (Goodrum) Weber, was born on March 1, 1973, in Hastings, Neb. She died Sept. 23, 2020 at her home in Superior, at the age of 47 years, 6 months, 22 days. Michelle graduated high school in Santee, Calif., and attended Central Community College in Hastings. She was the mother of four children. She enjoyed reading romance novels. She was a kind and caring person and would help out where needed with her CNA training. She worked at Brodstone... Full story
Rosa Lee Calahan, the daughter of Edgar and Edna (Posvar) Deterding, was born on May 16, 1936, in a farm house on the Wade place on the Thayer-Nuckolls County line near Oak. She died Sept. 12, 2020, at her home in Carleton at the age of 84 years, 3 months and 30 days. Rosa was baptized at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Ruskin and confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Deshler. She joined Zion Lutheran Church in Carleton in 1962. She attended Deshler Parochial and Public School graduating in... Full story
Patricia “Patti” Ann Burkhart, 58, died Sept. 14, 2020, at West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, Fla., after a long battle with pneumonia. She was born on Oct. 30, 1961 in Concordia, Kan., to Robert and Edith Love. Patti grew up in Mankato and liked being on the farm. She enjoyed animals and tried to make a pet out of any animal she found. Patti graduated from Mankato High School in 1979. She very much enjoyed waiting on customers at the many places she worked as a waitress, especially her years at the Buffalo Roam. She is survived by her dau... Full story
Skeet Powell died Tuesday at his residence with his family by his side. Skeet was born in Superior, Neb., July 5, 1950, to Lyle Dean Powell and Louise Collins Powell. He grew up in Mankato on a farm. After serving in the US Army, he married Jan Drury on June 16, 1973. Skeet was a man of many talents with a wide variety of careers throughout his lifetime. Some of his favorites include truck driving, working for an aerial sprayer, selling fertilizer and driving a Big A spray rig in the agricultural business. After relocating his family to Texas,... Full story
Lois Stierwalt, the daughter of Jesse and Grace (Dain) Mittan, was born on July 1, 1935, in Hebron, Neb. She died Sept. 16, 2020, at Fillmore County Hospital at Geneva, at the age of 85 years, 2 months, 15 days. Lois was a graduate of Hebron High School. She worked as a waitress at a cafe during her high school years. She was united in marriage to George Stierwalt on Jan. 9, 1955, at Hebron. This union was blessed with four children. After George was discharged from the service, they moved to... Full story
Trevor James Thayer, the son of Ronald D. Thayer and Shanna Lee (Pritchard) Thayer, was born June 22, 1990, in Lincoln, Neb. He died Sept. 15, 2020, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 30 years. Trevor graduated from Superior High School with the Class of 2008. He later attended South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. Trevor enjoyed playing sports, his favorite sport was baseball. He was a switch hitter and could play every position. He also enjoyed basketball, lettering his junior... Full story
Tammy Rannee Jensen was born May 18, 1972, to David Allen Jensen and Jean Marie Snyder in Belleville, Kan. She died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, at the age of 48 years, 3 months and 29 days in Beloit, Kan. Tammy went to school in Concordia, Kan., while living with her mother and stepfather, George Gassert. After finishing her freshman year, she came to live with her father, David and stepmother, Cheryl Jensen. She graduated from Beloit High School. After graduation, she worked at the Buffalo Roam and Red Rooster as a dish washer. She lived on... Full story
Henry Drudik, 89, of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of Ruskin, was born on March 9, 1931, in Fairfield, and died Sept. 18, in Lincoln, Neb. Henry was raised on a farm near Deweese. He was the fifth of five children born to Anna (Suchy) and Joseph Drudik. He attended Roth Country School. Henry was a simple guy with a simple life. He was passionate about his faith (a member of the Catholic Church), and his Czech heritage, especially the traditional music and food. He was a people-person, who was willing to chat with anyone about anything. Henry worked... Full story
A graveside service for Frank A. Diemart, Jr. of Ionia, Kan., will be at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, at the Ionia Cemetery. Kleppinger Funeral Home, Jewell, is in charge of arrangements.... Full story
George Stierwalt, the son of George and Myrtle (Hattan) Stierwalt, was born on March 22, 1933, in Edgar, Neb. He died Sept. 7, 2020, at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital at Superior, Nebraska, at the age of 87 years, 5 months, 16 days. George attended grade school in Edgar. He enlisted with the United State Army on July 28, 1953, serving during the Korean war and was honorably discharged on June 7, 1955. He was united in marriage to Christina Lois Mittan on Jan. 9, 1955, at Hebron, Neb. This... Full story
Kathryn L. Anderson, 65, Blue Hill, Neb., died Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, at her home surrounded by her beloved family. Rosary service was 10:30 a.m., Saturday. Funeral Mass followed at 11 a.m.. Both were at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, south of Lawrence, Neb., with Father Corey Harrison officiating. Viewing and visitation were from 1 to 8 p.m.,Friday with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill. Private family burial will take place at a later date. Memorials are sugg... Full story
Dean Abraham Rowley, the son of Walter and Thelma (Wyscaver) Rowley, was born on Sept. 22, 1944 in Superior, Neb. He died April 6, 2020 at his home in Hardy at the age of 75 years, 6 months, 15 days. Dean grew up in Hardy and attended school in Superior. He enlisted with the United States Navy on July 16, 1963, and was honorably discharged on July 14, 1967, serving during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Sandra Fuller on July 18, 1968, at her home in Hardy. To this union four... Full story
Norman Gene Pletcher was born to Marvin George Pletcher and Mona Evelyn Allen on April 21, 1934. He died Sept. 12, 2020, at the age of 86 years; (4 months and 22 days). He was laid to rest at Home Sweet Home Cemetery of Lebanon, Kan. The service was held at the Christain Church ,Lebanon, Kan., on Sept. 15. He was born and raised near Lebanon. He married Charlotte Louise Figgins on April 17, 1955. In the military they were stationed in California, Washington and then back to Kansas. He was stationed in Alaska for nine months in the Army. He was... Full story
