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Families and friends will gather Saturday, July 18 to celebrate the lives of Ida Mae (Broeckelman) Peroutek and Wayne Broeckelman at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Esbon. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10 a.m., followed by burial at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Cemetery in Esbon.... Full story
Helen Mae (Beezley) Meyer, 87, of Minden, Neb., died July 2, at Kearney County Health Services in Minden. A graveside service will be scheduled at a later date at Park Hill Cemetery in Syracuse, Neb. There will be no visitation as the family has honored Helen’s wish for cremation. Memorials in Helen’s honor are suggested to the family for later designation. Craig Funeral Home in Minden is in charge of the arrangements. She was born on Dec. 28, 1932, in Syracuse, Neb., to Eva (Bassett) Beezley an... Full story
A former Mankato resident, Richard D. (Dick) Boyd has died. A private family funeral is planned for 10 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Norton. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Friday in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Concordia. The son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Boyd Jr., he was the retired publisher of the Norton Telegram newspaper and a long time Kansas sports writer.... Full story
Burton Richard Blair, 76, the son of Wilbur and Birdie (Wyatt) Blair, was born on Sept. 13, 1943, in Superior. He died Tuesday, June 23, at his home in Superior. Burton was a Montrose High School graduate. He enjoyed sporting events on TV, playing bingo and going to coffee and visiting with his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Wanda Smith and Marlene Saathoff, and brother, Wylie Blair. Survivors include his brothers, Blaine, and wife Yvonne, of Superior, and Stanley, and wife Linda, of St. Genevieve, Mo. Burton... Full story
Anthony “Tony” Harpham, 49, of Lake Jackson, Texas, died Wednesday, June 24. Tony was born on July 26, 1970, in Superior, to Mike and Doris Harpham. Tony moved to St. Louis, Mo., his junior year of high school where he graduated from Parkway South High School. He went on to graduate with honors with a degree in chemistry from Benedictine College in 1993. Tony met the love of his life, Jennifer Eifler, while attending Benedictine. Tony went on to attend the University of Oklahoma where he graduat... Full story
A graveside services for Darwin Cockroft, 54, of Alma and formerly of Jewell, will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, at the Ionia Cemetery. Mr. Cockroft died Monday, March 30 at the Alma Manor. Survivors include his father, Daryl (Becky) Cockroft of Jewell; mother, Jamie Lamb (Roger Rooker) of Beloit; brothers, Brian (Debbie) of Esbon and Brad (Karen) of Esbon; step-sister, Jessie (Jason) Eilert of Jewell; and step brothers, Bret (Jessica) Simmelink of Jewell and Eric (Elaine) Rooker of Topeka. Cremation has taken place and there will be no... Full story
Sharon Kay Rust was born Oct. 4, 1941, in Walnut Grove in rural Jewell County, Kan., to Lyle Glen and Verda Eva (Jones) Fringer. She died Tuesday March 24, at the Good Samaritan Center at Superior. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday July 3, at Centennial Lutheran Church in Superior. Pastor Robert Hopkins will be officiating. Mrs. Rust has already been laid to rest at the Evergreen Cemetery in Superior. Condolences may be sent to the family at wmsfh.com. Williams Funeral Home of... Full story
Audyne Delka, 81, a resident of Roanoke, Texas, died May 18. A graveside service is planned for 10:30 Saturday morning at the Bostwick Cemetery. Friends may call or stop by on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home Superior.... Full story
Herbert M. Jeffery, 84, Burr Oak, was born Dec. 5, 1935, in Northbranch. He died June 12, 2020 at home in Wichita, after a long struggle with cancer. Herb was the son of Lewis and Esther (Dillon) Jeffery. He attended Union 1, a one-room school house, and Burr Oak High School, and graduated with a bachelor of science in agriculture from Friends University in 1962. He married Rosetta Stands in 1961, and they made their home on a farmstead in Northbranch. To this union were born Arlen and Teri.... Full story
Steven Wayne King 65, Webber, died at his home on June 13. He was born Feb. 4, 1955, at St. Mary's Hospital in Emporia, Kan., the son of Wayne E. and Wanda (Gardner) King. Surviving family members include his mother, Wanda and step father, Lowell Chambers, Emporia; step daughter, April (Brian) Collicott; grandsons, Michael and Nickolas Collicott, Hastings; sisters, Susan (Daniel) Johnson, Emporia and Linda (Jim) Cunningham, Topeka; nieces and nephews, Jill, Matt, Carla, Randall and Marsha; and... Full story
Bernice Bergman, 88, of Mankato, died Thursday, June 18, at the Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems, Beloit. She was born on Sep. 26, 1931, in Weatherford, Okla., to Jake and Anna (Holly) Hamburger. Bernice graduated from Weather- ford High School and then attended Emporia State University Teachers college getting her bachelor’s degree for teaching. She taught in various schools, including Mankato then later became a full-time farmer’s wife. Bernice married Bill Conner and in that marriage they were blessed with four children: Mike, Bev... Full story
Loretta Anna Alma (Heitmann) Schardt, 96, the oldest of five children, was born to Louis and Meta (Bohl- ing) Heitmann on Oct. 7, 1923, near Hardy. Loretta filled her home with love for her family, and her love for the outdoors was evident in her flowers and gardening. Her love of God was seen in her humble and strong faith. She died at her rural Byron home June 19. Loretta was baptized Oct. 21, 1923, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in rural Byron by Pastor Seybold. Her baptism verse was Mark... Full story
Lorna Jean (Underwood) Hajny of Smith Center, died June 17, at Smith County Memorial Hospital. She previously resided on a farm in the Esbon area. She was born Sept.1, 1928, on a farm near Otego, Kan., to parents Charley and Elsie (Snyder) Underwood. She graduated from Esbon High School. Lorna worked at Southwestern Bell and after marriage raised a family and worked hard helping on the farm. She enjoyed her grandchildren, bowling, playing bingo, gardening, cooking and community activities in... Full story
Ronald Dale Michel, 70, of Lincoln, Neb., (formally of Edgar) died June 18, in Lincoln, Neb. He was born on June 16, 1950, in Auburn to Clarence and Ruby (Vick- ers) Michel. He moved to Edgar in 1958 and was raised by his great- uncle and aunt, Roy and Flora Arnold. He graduated from Sandy Creek High School in 1968 and went on to graduate from Central Nebraska Tech. Ron married LeAnn Mills on Sept. 26,1970, in Edgar. He worked for Hastings Pork for 18 years and later the United States Postal... Full story
Delain “Dan” Danehey died unexpectedly on June 2, in Fountain Hills, Ariz. He was born on Sept. 16, 1934, in Lawrence, Neb., the only child of Neil and Caroline (Reiman) Danehey. Dan grew up on the family farm and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1956. He met his future wife, Shelly (Kort) Danehey, in 1955, later marrying her in 1959. After the wedding, he returned to Dover, Del., where he served in the U.S. Air Force. Following their relocation to Arlington Heights, Ill., in 1960, Dan resumed his accounting career with Ernst & (Er... Full story
Myrna Pistora of Glasco, died Memorial Day, May 25. She was born May 22, 1930, in Ft. Laramie, Wyo., to Arthur and Amanda (Heinrichs) McAdams. Myrna was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert, Leonard and Valdean; and her husband of 57 years, Joe. Survivors include her children, Joe (Peggy), Cynthia (William) Drewry, Stacey (Max) Smith and Eric (Mai); nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and brothers, Gary and Curtis McAdams. Her funeral was held May 28, at Piper Funeral... Full story
Berdon Lee “Cork” Renz, 86, of Deshler, was born Feb. 25, 1934, in Ruskin, to Ebel and Hazel (Larsen) Renz. He died June 11, at Thayer County Health Services in Heb- ron. He attended Ruskin High School and graduated with the Class of 1952. He was united in marriage to JoAnn Schultz on Aug. 29, 1954. They had two sons, Rocky (Marj) Renz, Hardy, and Barry (Dorothy) Renz, Deshler and three daughters, Cindy Renz, Omaha, Neb., Patricia Crockett, Superior, and Eve (Kirk) Duensing, Byron. Cork worked a... Full story
Herbert M. Jeffery, 84, Burr Oak, was born Dec. 5, 1935, in Northbranch. He died June 12, at home in Wichita, after a long struggle with cancer. Herb was the son of Lewis and Esther (Dillon) Jeffery. He attended Union 1, a one-room school house, Burr Oak High School, and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture at Friends University in 1962. He married Rosetta Stands in 1961, and they made their home on a farmstead near Northbranch. To this union were born Arlen and Teri. Herb farmed with his dad, older brother, Maurice, and... Full story
Walter Gene Wright, 82, of Hastings, formerly of Superior, died Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings. The son of Olive E. (Davis) and Rollin E. Wright, he was born Oct. 10, 1934 at Thermopolis, Wyo. Walter and his wife, Geraldine, were former residents of the Superior community. Preceding him in death were his parents; a son, Ray Wright; one brother, Rollin Wright and four sisters, Eva Foote, Muril Kagee, Wilma Barbar and Verna Zwim. A graveside service along with one for his wife, Geri, will be held at 10... Full story
Hastings resident, Geraldine Ann (Smith) Wright, 83, daughter of Orin Smith and Florence McLane Smith, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, at Good Samaritan Village. She was born Oct. 23, 1936, at Colchester, Conn. Shortly after she was born, her family moved to Philadelphia, Pa., where she was raised until middle school. Geraldine graduated high school in Lake Wales, Fla. Gerri lived in Taranto, Italy in the early 60s, where she learned Italian as a second language and learned to cook authentic Italian food. She met her soul mate, Walter Wright, in Br... Full story
Paul Allen, 62,the son of Janice M. (Noller) and Donald W. Allen, was born June 14, 1957, at Smith Center. He died June 12, at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center. Paul received his formal education attending the Lebanon schools and graduated with the Class of 1975. He was employed as a mechanic and later moved to Denver, Colo., where he worked as a refrigeration engineer. In 1996, he returned to make his home in the Lebanon community. In his leisure time, Paul enjoyed the company of his dogs, riding horses, raising hogs and... Full story
Kendall Keith Schendt, 33, the son of Eugene and Jean (Moncrief) Schendt, was born on Feb. 26, 1987, in Superior. He died June 15, at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital at Superior. Kendall was baptized by Fr. Frank Machovec and confirmed by Bishop Fabian Bruskowitz. He received his formal education attending and graduating from Lawrence-Nelson High School with the Class of 2005. He was engaged in farming and farm related occupations and lived in the communities of Mt. Clare, Lawrence, Hastings... Full story
Rebecca “Becky” Sue Engelhardt was born on June 15, 1959, in Hastings. She died at her home in Lawrence, Neb., on June 14, one day shy of her 61st birthday. Services will be at 9 a.m.,Friday, June 19, at the North Shore Assembly of God Church, Hastings, with Pastor Chris Johnson officiating. Burial of ashes will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Lawrence. There will be no viewing or visitation as her wishes were to be cremated. A memorial has been established to be designated at a later date. Pri... Full story
Editor’s note: This is a revised obituary. The first obituary provided to the paper erroneously omitted his son, Richard. Myron L. Wilcox, 93, the son of Lyvene and Fern Hoins Wilcox, was born May 7, 1927, at Guide Rock. He died May 19, at Autumn Care Center in Marshville, N.C. Myron graduated from Superior High School with the Class of 1945. He served his country with the United States Army during World War II being honorably discharged in 1947. Myron was united in marriage to Eleanor Colgrove on Aug. 19, 1947, at the Baptist church in S... Full story
Duane Harold McCauley, 65, formerly of Edgar, was born Aug. 20, 1954, to Harold and Jennie (Hoffman) McCauley at Fairfield. He died June 4, at Sutton when a parked pickup truck with a stock trailer rolled backward and hit him. He was checking to see if the lights were working and asked a friend to turn the key of the pickup on. The truck was in gear and rolled backward hitting him. Duane was raised with three sisters; Vivian, Chris, and Donita on a farm outside of Edgar. Duane graduated from Clay Center High School. After attending college and... Full story
