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Lawrence native, Eugene O. Heinz died in Lawton, Okla., on April 13, 2021. Heinz was born in Lawrence on Sept. 20, 1931. His service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 1, at Sacred Heart Cemetery east of Lawrence....
Roy Mitchell Vap, 69, the son of Theresa (Bursovsky) and Melvin Vap, was born July 27, 1951, at Hastings, Neb. He died April 21, at CHI St. Elizabeth Regional Health Center in Lincoln, Neb. A lifelong resident of the area, Roy grew up in Clay County and graduated from Sandy Creek High School with the Class of 1969. He continued his formal education at Kearney State Teachers College where he earned his bachelor of science degree in microbiology with a minor in business. Roy was united in marriage with Cheryl Mays on Oct. 2, 1971, at Kearney,...
Dora Elizabeth (Dye) Danehey, was born Oct. 6, 1921, to Millard Roy Dye and Sarah Jane “Sannie” (Hayes) Dye in Alban Township, Nuckolls County, Neb. She diedThursday, April 15, at the Heritage Care Center in Red Cloud. Dora grew up on her parents farm outside of Mt. Clare. She spent her childhood helping on the farm, playing baseball with the local children, and riding horses. Dora attended country school at District 51, Antelope School until the eighth grade. She graduated in 1940 from Superior High School. During her high school years Dor...
Don W. Anderson, 86, died Tuesday at the Jewell County Hospital, Mankato. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Melby Mortuary....
Allan D. Gaskill was born on April 21, 1936, to Orville and Georgia (Wolf) Gaskill. He died on his 85th birthday, Wednesday, April 21, at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior, Neb. He graduated from Beloit High School in 1954. While he was in high school and in his early years, he participated in baseball, tennis and pool, as well as basketball and golf. He worked in the newspaper business for more than 35 years. He started his career by delivering newspapers, and ended up owning and publishing the Cambridge Clarion. He worked in Beloit,...
Former Fairfield, Deweese and Edgar resident, and most recently a Superior resident, Lana J. Black, was born Sept. 29, 1950, in Hastings. She died Friday, April 18, 2021, at the age of 70, at her home in Superior. Lana was born to Harold and Dorthy Shaw and graduated with the first class from Sandy Creek in 1968. In 1970 she was united in marriage to Robert Black. To that union two children, Bobbi Jean Black and Ryan Black, were born. Lana spent most of her time enjoying her children and...
Rose Marie Young, 86, of Fairbury, died April 15, in the comfort of her home surrounded with loved ones. Rose was born July 4, 1934, in Ruskin, Neb., to Gaylord E. and Rose M. (Jensen) Brittenham. Rose is survived by stepdaughters, Kathy Elgert, Leana (Dave) Lottman and Cindy (Garth) Gibson; grandsons, Josh (Del) Kinzie, Jake (Leesalyn) Kinzie, Logan (Kristine) Kinzie, Adam Kinzie, Jake (Gina) Elgert, Eric (Paula) Elgert and Tim (Ann) Lottman; granddaughters, Tina (Dave) Frost, Joslyn (Porter) Friedman and Emily (Aaron) Lane; 16...
Elmer Leroy Fullerton, the son of William and Ruby (Hancock) Fullerton, was born Jan. 28, 1931, in Montrose, Kan. He died Jan. 16, 2021, at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital at Superior, Neb., 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. He was assigned to the CO "L" 26th Infantry 1st division. He was honorably...
Roger Linn Kintigh, the son of Duane and Vivian (Bouray) Kintigh, was born on Dec. 27, 1954, in Superior, Neb. He died April 16, 2021, at the Select Specialty Hospital at Lincoln, Neb., at the age of 66 years, 3 months, 20 days. Roger was baptized by Pastor William Doran Sept. 9, 1956, and was a member of the Republic Methodist Church. Roger attended school in Webber and was a graduate of Republic High School. On June 1, 1980, he was united in marriage to Jeanine Zeigler at Superior. This union...
Gerald W. “Jerry” Schmitt, 82, of Ord died Friday, April 2, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell. A funeral was held at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Pastor Adam Archer officiated. Inurnment was in the Ord City Cemetery. Military honors were presented by the Ord VFW Post 7029 and American Legion Post 38. Gerald Wayne was born Aug. 28, 1938, at Oak, to Gottleib W. and Emma Marie (Herman) Schmitt. He was raised on the farm near Oak attending Oak Elementary School and graduated from Nelson High...
Clara L. Ruttman, 86, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society's Grand Island Village in Grand Island. Her funeral was conducted at 10 a.m., Monday, April 12, at the Clay Center Christian Church in Clay Center, Neb., with Pastors Rich Milliken and Arick Johanson officiating. Interment followed at the Nelson Cemetery in Nelson with Pastor Scott Jones presiding. Visitation with the family present was from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at McLaughlin Funeral Chapel in Clay Center, Neb....
Marcus L. Skinner died April 6, 2021, at his home near Edgar. He was born April 9, 1955, in Superior and was the eldest child of Morris and Joan (Johnston) Skinner. Marc was later adopted by Jack Skinner. The family lived on a farm in the Edgar area. Marc attended grade school in Oak and transferred to Nelson in 7th grade where he graduated with the class of 1973. Marc married Bobbie Samsula in 1974. To this union were born Michael, Mary and Haley. In 1995, he married Nicole Burdick and had two children, Brittney and Brandon. In 2017 he...
Rick Smith, 68, the son of Robert D. and Marquerite G. (Engel) Smith was born Nov. 16, 1952, at Hastings. He died Saturday April 3, at his home in Superior. Rick had been associated with Mid Nebraska Individual Services of Superior for many years. While with Mid Nebrsaka, Rick found employment with Mid-States Development; Superior Good Samaritan Center; the Crest Theatre; the Presbyterian Church, The Department of Social Services and had done assembly work for Baldwin Manufacturing. Rick always had a smile and wave for everyone he would meet....
Jerry L. Collie, age 77,died at his home on April 3. He was born on May 24, 1943, to E.O. and Stella Collie. Jerry was a hard worker and an exceptional salesman. He loved the Lord and had a passion for His creation. His favorite activities took place outdoors and he especially enjoyed birds and birdwatching. A big part of his life was devoted to Alcoholics Anonymous, which he credited for giving him his life back. He faithfully attended weekly meetings since 1993. Jerry is survived by his two...
Warren Glen Applebee, born Aug. 14, 1938, in Jewell, Kan. He went home to be with his Lord on April 7, 2021, in the comfort of his home in Cawker City, after fighting a long battle with cancer. Upon Warren's departure from Earth, he was reunited with his parents, Edward and Phoebe; his wife, Mary; his beloved daughter, Sheila Applebee-Duke; his brothers, Ross, Red (Owen), Slim-Diz (Otis), Joy (Ed), Lee; and sisters, Sis (Wanda) and Gay. Warren was known as many things: a veteran, a retired...
William Louis Gratopp, the son of Ludwig and Augusta (Meyer) Gratopp, was born on Oct. 8, 1922, in Thayer, County, Neb. He died April 12, 2021 at Heritage Crossings at Geneva, Neb. at the age of 98 years, 6 months, 4 days. He attended school in Shickley, graduating in 1940 from Shickley High School. On March 5, 1946, he was united in marriage to Donna Mae Higer at her aunt's home in Mankato, Kan., and to this union three children were born. Living in the Superior community since 1950, William...
Ralph Raymond Dunstan was born March 9, 1924, to Ethel Estelle (Cooper) and John F. Dunstan. Surrounded by his family, Ralph took his trip to join his wife Joy, on April 10, 2021, after living a full life of 97 years, 1 month and 1 day. Ralph was the youngest of eight children. Ralph was born northwest of Formoso. The family later moved to south of Montrose, where he attended school and graduated in 1942. Coyote hunting was one of his favorite pastimes when he was growing up. He took in all of t...
Hastings resident, Mary Dale Lynch, 79, died peacefully with her family at her side on Good Friday, April 2, 2021. Mary's wishes were for cremation and a graveside service. That service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 17, with Pastor John Mueller officiating at the Hardy Cemetery, Hardy, with military rites. Apfel Funeral Home, Hastings is in care of the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family for designation at a later date. Mary was born July 17, 1941, to Dale M....
Norma Louise Hoops, the daughter of Henry and Annetta (Bartels) Graue, was born on Aug. 28, 1928, on the family farm in Republic County, Kan. She was one of the six children born to her parents. She died March 29, 2021, at Providence Place in Hastings, Neb., at the age of 92 years. She was baptized on Sept. 16, 1928, at St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, by The Rev. C.A. Reimnitz. She was confirmed at the same church on April 6, 1941, by The Rev. O. W. Juengel. She attended District 57 school...
Beverly June Hyde, was born in Courtland, Kan., at “Grandma’s House” the second born of twin girls on Nov. 8, 1925, to J. Oran and Marguerite (Fritzinger) Hyde. Beverly and her twin sister, Shirley Jean, grew up in Courtland. Their father taught them to play cribbage and they were able to count and add before they went to school. After graduating from Courtland High School with the Class of 1943, Beverly and Shirley enrolled at Kansas University. It was war time, and the campus looked more like a naval station than a college campus. The Navy to...
Rick Smith, 68, the son of Robert D. and Marquerite G. (Engel) Smith, was born Nov. 16, 1952, at Hastings. He died Saturday April 3, at his home in Superior. Among his survivors are his brothers, Ivan Smith and Vern Smith, and an uncle, Bill Smith....
Ronald Simoneau, 73, the son of George and Laura (Kelly) Simoneau, was born July 5, 1947, in Plentywood, Mont. He died March 1, at his home in Edgar. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mabel; and brother, John. He is survived by his step-children and their spouses, Ray and Debra Burris of Waynesville, Mo.; Barbara Johnson of Omaha; Sue Hofstetter of Edgar; Majorie McCandles of Fairbury; brothers, Robert and James, both of Medicine Lake, Mont., and Tom Simoneau of Anchorage, Alaska; 12 grandchildren, and 12 great- grandchildren. A...
Nodee Alexander, the son of Yoshiko (Saito) and Leland O. Alexander, was born Feb. 12, 1950, in Yokosuka, Japan. He died at his home in Guide Rock, on April 1, following a lengthy battle with diabetes and its debilitating effects. Nodee arrived in the United States following his 12th birthday. His English language skills were limited so he stayed for many hours with his Aunt Stella Damon over that first summer learning basic English. He started American school in Hutchinson, Kan., the next fall beginning in junior high. After his 17th birthday...
Marlos Rae Shipman, 77, was born Feb. 9, 1943, in the basement of the family home southwest of Guide Rock. She died Sept. 30, 2020. She was the second of four children born to her parents, Edythe and Jake Shipman. She had a normal childhood on the farm, and would sometimes trade her mom’s dill pickles to her cousins and friends for comic books. Marlos attended school at rural District 10, and the public schools of Guide Rock. She enjoyed life and participated in all of the school activities. She married Ron McNichols, from Guide Rock. They h...
Norma L. Hoops, 92, of Byron, Neb., died March 29, at Hastings, Neb. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 3, at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Byron. Burial will be in St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 6 p.m., Friday, at Ahrendts Funeral Home, Deshler....
