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Ted Arden Morrow, the son of Athel (Mitchell) and Arley Morrow, was born on Sept. 13, 1946, at Guide Rock. He died Monday, Feb. 8, as the result of a two-vehicle accident south of Blue Hill. Ted was affectionately known as Lucky by his family and friends. His nickname derived from his date of birth on Friday the 13th. He received his formal education at various country schools, including the now-defunct Rosemont and Eckley schools, and graduated from the Blue Hill High School with the Class of 1964. He was employed for a period of time with...
Marilyn Jo (Blagg) Smith, 84, of Topeka, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. She was born Sept. 11, 1936, in Centerville, Kan., the daughter of Marvin F. and Sadie G. (Gull) Blagg. Marilyn graduated from Kincaid High School in Kincaid, Kan. She later went on to attend Clarks Business School. She married Rolland K. Larison, Jr. in 1958. To this union were born three children. They later divorced. Marilyn worked as a secretary but spent most of her time as a homemaker. Marilyn married Jack L. Smith on Marc...
Ronald "Ron" Owen LaFever, 83, died Feb. 2, 2021 at Vintage Park of Wamego, Kan. Ron had lived in Wamego since moving from Esbon, Kansas in 2015. He was born in Ulysses, Kan., on Aug. 10, 1937, the son of Houston and Elizabeth (Hampton) LaFever. He attended schools in Ulysses and graduated from Ulysses High School in 1955. Ron married Judy E. McKellips in 1955 at Pampa, Texas. She preceded him in death in 1999. Ron worked for more than 40 years with the Great Plains Communications Company,...
Randall (Randy) Fred Baker, the son of Robert and Mary (Thompson) Baker, was born Dec. 21, 1951, at Broken Bow, Neb. He died Feb. 4, 2021, at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary E. Baker; and father, Robert F. Baker. Survivors include his sister, Lesley J. Halsey and her daughter, Kate; and sister, Robin Suppenbach and her daughter, Tiffany. Services are pending at this time....
Alice Lucille Freeman of Lincoln, formerly Deshler, died Feb. 6. She was born May 1, 1927, in Stella, Neb., to E. A. and Ferne (Higgins) Moritz. She attended country school before moving to Deshler, where she graduated from high school in May 1944. She graduated in June 1948 from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a teaching degree in mathematics. Lucille married Don Freeman on Sept. 7, 1947, at First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln. After she graduated college, they returned to Deshler in July 1948 where Don went into the family...
Vic Schoenberger Jr., 71, of WaKeeney, Kan. died Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at HaysMed of pneumonia. Vic was born July 22, 1949, in Quinter, Kan., to Victor, Sr. and Lydia (Kreut- zer) Schoenberger. He grew up in WaKeeney, Kan. As a freshman in high school Vic attended seminary school in Oklahoma City, Okla., for one year and returned to Trego County. He graduated from Trego Community High School with the Class of 1967. He married Sandy Kroeger on Nov. 15, 1969. They had three children: Tonya,...
Emory L. Mills, Jr. died Feb. 4, 2021 because of a lung disease. He was born the third of seven children of Emory L. Mills, Sr. and Emma (Garman) Mills on Oct. 21, 1936, in Burr Oak, Kan. Emory and Pauline moved to Colorado in June of 1972. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Emory L. Mills Sr., Emma (Garman) Mills; his sisters, Shirley Mills, Wanda Wyatt and Loyce Warren; his brothers, Richard Mills and Howard Mills. Emory is survived by his wife, Pauline Mills; his sons, Leroy (Charla)...
On Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, Kaitlen Elizabeth Riley, loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, died at age 19. Kaitlen was born on Aug. 22, 2001 to Troy Riley and Terry Riley. Kaitlen graduated from Concordia High School in 2020, and was attending Baker University majoring in psychology with plans to become a therapist. Kaitlen had a passion for playing tennis, drawing, writing and hanging out with friends and family. She had a special love for animals and people in need, Kaitlen had a unique...
Jacqueline Myers, the daughter of John and Jessie (Mellick) Kramer, was born on Oct. 9, 1933 in Nelson, Neb. She died Feb. 1, 2021, at the Marquis Place of Concordia at Concordia, Kan., at the age of 87 years, 3 months, 23 days. Jackie attended Nelson Public Schools and was a member of the United Methodist Church. On Nov. 7, 1959, she was united in marriage to Robert L. Myers at Moorehead, Minn. This union was blessed with a son and daughter. She was a member of Eagles Auxiliary, Eastern Star, L...
Joe H. Keim will be remembered as someone who never slowed down in his later years - partly because he never went anywhere very fast. But, he always had a destination and he always had one more thing he had to get done. But his destinations and his chores never got in the way of taking time for anyone: family, neighbors, and friends. And, for Joe Keim, a stranger was simply a friend he didn't know yet. Joe Keim died Jan. 29, 2021, on his farm near Davenport, Neb., at the age of 85. He had...
Dorothy M. Meltzer, 92, died Saturday at the Smith Center Health and Rehab Center in Smith Center. Daughter of Forrest “Hap” and Estelle (Thompson) Winslow, she was born March 12, 1928, in Esbon. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Gerald and Carroll. Dorothy is survived by two sons, Larry of Smith Center and David of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Elaine Crippen of Grain Valley, Mo.; two granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, at the Sim...
Stasha Leora Loring Spitler, 101, died Jan. 30. She was born Oct. 15, 1919, the only child of Ed and Daisy Ann (Fuller) Loring on a farm south of Scandia. She attended Dist. 88 grade school and graduated from Scandia High School with the Class of 1937. She married Eugene H. Spitler on Jan. 18, 1939, at the Methodist Parsonage in Courtland. They made their home north and west of Courtland until 1958 when they moved into town. To this union, one daughter was born, Anita. Leora worked for a short time at Blackburn’s Produce and then in 1960, she b...
Susan Marie Lieb, 71, the daughter of Ewell “Andy” and Barbara Anderson was born on Sept. 6, 1949, in Pomona, Calif. She grew up in California, and graduated from Lynwood High School. She then attended California State Polytechnic College in Pomona, Calif., and became a registered dietician. She also became certified as an EMT, paramedic and respiratory therapy assistant. Susan was married to Don Lieb. They later divorced. To this union, two children were born, Trevor and Wendy. Susan worked as a dietician for most of her life. She also was...
Virgil Edward Zade died last Wednesday at his home in Red Cloud. He was born Dec. 6, 1936, and was the eldest child of Edward and Ketturah (Lain) Zade. Soon after his birth the family moved to Red Cloud. Virgil attended the Red Cloud Schools and graduated with the Class of 1955. Owing to his quickness, speed, determination, positive attitude, and team spirit, Virgil was recognized for excelling in sports, especially football and track. Following graduation, he worked at the Seymour Packing Company in Red Cloud for Herb and Lucille Archer. In 19...
Gary Lee Gunn, 74, died Jan. 26, 2021. Gary was born Nov. 1, 1946, in Edgar, Neb., to Gayle and Arlyne Gunn. As a child, Gary could be found outside – riding horses, helping on the farm, fishing, playing with cousins and working hard to keep his sister, Barbara, on her toes. He graduated from Hardy High School in 1965 where he was a standout athlete. He later studied coaching and physical education at Kearney State College where he continued his football career and served in the Army National Guard. It was during this time that he met Arleeta D...
Theresa M Schneider, 89, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at CHI Health St Elizabeth, Lincoln, Neb., surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born June 9, 1931, in Lawrence, Neb., to Norbert and Beatrice (Pohl-meier) Rempe. When she was just eight years old, her father died. Later her mother married Clarence Jurgensmeier, who loved and raised Theresa and her brothers as his own. Theresa graduated from Lawrence High School. At a dance in Lawrence she met the love of her life, James (Jim) Schneider... Full story
Margaret Estaline Bouray, the daughter of Norman and Margaret (Montgomery) Doxon, was born July 30, 1937, in Concordia. She died Jan. 24, 2021, at Brodstone Memorial Hospital at Superior, at the age of 83 years, 5 months, 25 days. Estaline attended 1st grade at Formoso and the rest of her school years at Lovewell, graduating from Lovewell High School. She was a 50-year member of Republic United Methodist Church and baptized on May 9, 1971 by Pastor Loren Silsby. On March 11, 1956, she was... Full story
Darrell Wayne Stanton, 82, of Logan, Kan., died Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at his home in Logan. He was born on Feb. 12, 1938, in Logan to Wilbur Andrew and Della Jane “Dot” (Ashley) Stanton. He attended school in Logan, and was a 1956 graduate of Logan High School where he played football, basketball and baseball. Upon graduation from LHS, he enlisted in the United States Army. On July 3, 1957, Darrell married Carol Ann Fox in Fort Gordon, Ga. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 1997 and were married for 57 years. Soon after their mar... Full story
Virginia Ann Blecha, 92, the daughter of Albert and Hattie (Wilkerson) Blecha was born August 15, 1928, in Benkelman, Neb. She died Sunday Jan. 24, 2021, at the Superior Good Samaritan Center in Superior. Virginia graduated from St. Mary’s Nursing College in Omaha, Nebraska in 1950. Virginia never married. She worked several years in Franklin, Neb., as the head nurse. Virginia later became a nurse anesthetist. A highlight in her career was spending three years in America Samoa. At one point, s... Full story
Robert LaVerne Kemmerer died Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at the Resident Care Center in Beloit, Kan. Robert was born on Oct. 27, 1929, on the family farm north of Jewell. His parents were Ferd and Bertha (Queen) Kemmerer. He attended Brewer County School and graduated from Jewell High School in 1949. Robert married his sweetheart, Patricia Shaver, on Sept. 23, 1951, in Jewell, Kan., and celebrated 60 years together. Robert entered the Army Nov. 6, 1951, and was in Korea and Japan for 22 months. He... Full story
Sue Ellen McCubbin Mosier was born April 6, 1946, in Fayetteville, Ark., to William and Mary Sue McCubbin. The family moved to Verdigre, Neb., in 1951, then to Nelson a year later. She went to Nelson school until 6th grade then they moved to Davenport where she graduated in 1964. She then went on to Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital School of Nursing for two years where she graduated in 1967 as a registered nurse. On Sept. 3, 1966, she married Verlin Mosier. They lived in Hastings for a short time before they moved back to Davenport. In the... Full story
Elmer Leroy Fullerton, the son of William and Ruby (Hancock) Fullerton, was born on Jan. 28, 1931, in Montrose, Kan. He died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital at Superior, at the age of 89 years, 11 months, 19 days. Roy grew up in a large family with his 17 siblings. He attended school at Montrose. On Nov. 6, 1948, he was inducted into the United States Armed Forces, serving during the Korean War, and assigned to the CO "L" 26th Infantry 1st division. He was honorably...
Varena L. Mechsner, 83, formerly of Meadowlark Continuing Care Retirement Community of Manhattan, died Jan. 18, 2021, at The Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice in Manhattan. She was born Feb. 1, 1937, in Jewell County to Ernest and Pearl (Gibbs) Blattner. Varena was a 1955 graduate of Esbon High School. She furthered her education at Kansas State University in Manhattan graduating in 1959 with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education. On June 28, 1964, Varena was united in marriage with Max Mechsner at the United Brethren Church in Esbon. Var...
Doris Jean (Keeler) Jacobs was the matriarch of her extended family, including many friends she made during her amazing 99+ years. Jean was born in rural Jewell County, Kansas, one of six children of Roy and Margaret (Chilcott) Keeler. Jean lived a full life born on July 3, 1921 ending Jan. 12, 2021, in Tucson Ariz. Her life included living through the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II and many other events. She shared many stories of those years with her family. Jean attended...
Millie Carol Oplinger was born on Sunday, April 15, 1923, to Warren B. and Bertha Clark Oplinger, on the family farm east of Jewell, Kan., which was homesteaded by her grandfather Clark. Carol died Jan. 11, 2021, at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kan. Carol was the youngest of three children. Carol attended Spring Creek School through the sixth grade, then Jewell Elementary School and Jewell Rural High School, graduating in 1941. Carol attended church and Sunday school at the...
