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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
Marlene K. “Mar” Faimon, 57, died Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at her home in Lawrence, Neb. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence, with Father Corey Harrison officiating. 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, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.... Full story
Erna Marie (Nelson) Horine, 71, of Minden, Neb. died May 17, 2020, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Her funeral will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Minden with the Rev. Donald Hunzeker and PMA Julie Schmidt officiating. The service will be live streamed to the funeral home’s Facebook page. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. Craig Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.... Full story
Sandi Sue Leonard, 79, of Kearney lost her battle to pancreatic cancer at 7:10 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. She closed her eyes and peacefully died with loved ones by her side. Sandi fought long and she fought hard exceeding her expectations first given in May of 2019. Sandi’s funeral will be held 10:30 a.m., today (Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020) at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney with Jim Rookstool officiating. Visitation was held 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to ser... Full story
Harry Huge Arrangements are being made for a graveside service in Superior’s Evergreen Cemetery honoring the late Harry Huge. The community benefactor and international attorney, will be buried next to his parents at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, his spouse, Reba; son, Ted; and many family members and friends who normally would have made the trip to Superior for the service are staying home. They have arranged for the service to be broadcast live via the internet. The link to the service is as follows: h...
Roger Stineman A funeral honoring Roger Stineman, 50, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Nelson Community United Church of Christ. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Megrue-Price Funeral Home.Roger Stineman A funeral honoring Roger Stineman, 50, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Nelson Community United Church of Christ. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Megrue-Price Funeral Home....
Roger Eugene McElroy, 79, died last Wednesday. He was born on the family farm outside of Randall to William Finley (Bill) and Mildred Marie Wallace McElroy on Sept. 27, 1940. Survivors include his four children: Curtis McElroy of Tulsa, Okla., Greg McElroy of Randall, Mrs. Eric Fox (Gina) Fox of Rockwall, Texas, and Kimi McElroy-Posey of Amarillo, Texas. His funeral will be held at the Randall Community Church at 11 a.m. Monday with graveside service and reception to follow. Burial will be at the Randall Cemetery. The Fitzgerald Funeral Home...
Nathan Forrest Hilligas, 27, died Saturday, July 11, 2020. Nathan was born to Steve and Nancy (Powell) Hilligas on June 29, 1993. He is survived by his parents; wife, Ashleigh, and son, Raylan; sisters, Amber Winter of Ord, Caitlin Hilligas (Spenser) of Sanford, Fla., and Emalee (Mikel) Roark of Blue Hill; grandmother, Mary Powell of Mankato; niece and nephews, Aubrey and Bryson Winter of Ord, Creighton Roark of Blue Hill; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Nathan was preceded in death by...
Connie Becker,79, died Monday at Superior. Her funeral is at 10 a.m., Friday, at Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior. Pastor Ethan Feistner will officiate. Burial will be in Spring Creek Cemetery, Ruskin. Visitation is from4 to 8 p.m. with family present from 4 to 6 at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home,750 N Commercial, Superior. Memorials may be given to American Parkinson Disease Association....
Gene Alexander Carroll Gene Alexander, 77, the son of Carroll and Harriet Bernice (Willett) Alexander, was born July 31, 1942, in Nelson. He died July 24, 2020, at his residence in Superior. Gene attended school in Superior and was a Superior High School graduate. He received in bachelor of science degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He was employed as a USDA meat inspector. He served in the Kansas National Guard from January of 1964 to December of 1969. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Mary Lewis on July 17, 1998, in...
James Stanford Copper, 71, the son of James Thomas and Hazel Ruth (Wingo) Copper, was born on Jan. 6, 1949, in Goodland, Kan. He died July 23, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society's home at Superior. Jim attended Cheylin Elementary and was a high school graduate. He was employed as a roofer and handyman throughout his lifetime. He was inducted into the United States Army on May 27, 1969, and discharged on June 17, 1970. He collected diecast cars, cigarette lighters and enjoyed wood working. He...
Lyndall Ann Logan, 76, of Grand Junction, Colo., died Saturday at St. Marys Hospital. Vase Funeral Home, Rock Springs, Wyo., is in charge of arrangements. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, a service will be planned at a later date. Lyn was born Dec. 5, 1944, in Superior, to Edwin and Edith (Feess) Hornbussel. Later they divorced and Edwin remarried. Lyn welcomed Donna Mary Hornbussel as her "second" mom along with an extended blended family. She attended grade school in Superior and graduated fr...
Marion Ostdiek (Lt. Col. USAF Retired) affectionately known as "Red" died on July 17, 2020, at Brandon Regional Hospital in Brandon, Florida due to complications from Parkinson's and COVID -19 at the age of 88. A Memorial Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 24 at St Mary's Cathedral with Fr. Jim Golka officiating. This service will be live streamed at YouTube: St. Mary's Cathedral Grand Island and on Facebook.com/stmarysgi. A Celebration of Life Mass will occur in Sun City Center, Florida,...
Alberta L. Diamond, 88, formerly of Mankato died Tuesday, July 14, at The Pines in Holton. She was born Dec. 25, 1931, in Jewell County, to Clifton and Lillie (Howell) Dunn. Alberta attended Steuben Elementary School and was a 1949 graduate of Mankato High School. She was a 1950 graduate of Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina. She married Hank Henry Diamond on Aug. 15, 1951, at the Mankato Christian Church. He preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 1992. Alberta worked from 1950 to 1951 at...
Diane Elizabeth Ayers, 81, died in Frisco, Texas, July 14, 2020. Born to Laurence and Vesta Leece on May 20, 1939, in Superior, she lived in Superior, Grand Island and Bloomfield, Neb.; Manhattan, Kan.; and Amarillo, Texas before settling in Frisco, Texas. Trained as a teacher of home economics at Kansas State University, she also worked as a realtor before returning to Kansas State University to obtain a master's degree in marriage and family therapy. She served as clinical director at Family...
