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Lori Lee Schardt, 56, was born on April 4, 1963, and died Sunday, March 29. She was born the youngest of five children to Paul and Grace (Holtzen) Schardt of Deshler. Lori was baptized on April 21, 1963, at Trinity Lutheran Church at Friedensau, by Pastor E.T. Baumann. She was later confirmed in her faith by Pastor Kenneth Benson, also of Trinity Lutheran. Lori attended the School of New Hope in Hebron. She also attended Hebron Public Schools and completed her education in 1984. She then enrolled and completed a food service training program... Full story
Donald G. Buescher, 92, of Lawrence, Neb., died April 6, 2020, at Gramercy Hill in Lincoln, Neb. Donald’s Christian burial service will be held at a future date at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lawrence, Neb., because of the Covid-19 restrictions. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.mertenbutlermortuary.com Donald was born on Sept. 25, 1927, to Otto and Helen (Dolnicek) Buescher at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings, Neb. He attended eight years at Sacred Heart School and graduated f... Full story
Gail Darwin Mizner, 74, died at his home in Richfield, Utah, March 28. Gail was born May 6, 1945, in Beloit, to Marion and Dorothea Mizner. He is the oldest of his three siblings: Lynn (Harold) Hurley, Gregg Mizner and Grant (Terri) Mizner. During his youth, Gail lived in Kansas, as well as South Dakota, Arizona, Nebraska, Arkansas and California. At the age of 20, in 1965, he was drafted into the Navy and served two years as a Navy SeaBee in Port Hueneme, Calif. During his service he met his wife, Carol Redmond; they were married on Aug. 20,... Full story
Dean Abraham Rowley, the son of Walter and Thelma (Wyscaver) Rowley, was born on Sept. 22, 1944, in Superior. He died April 6, 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 children were... Full story
Evelyn Irene Slaughter, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Steinhauser) Schmuecker, was born July 20, 1919, on a farm south of Stuart, Neb. She died on March 24, at the Arbor Care Center at O’Neill, Neb., at the age of 100 years, 8 months, 4 days. She attended a rural school through the eighth grade and then moved to Atkinson and attended Saint Joseph school to the 11th grade. She worked at several jobs in the vicinity and finally worked at the Hastings Ammunition Depot during World War II. Shortly... Full story
LuEtta Martha Braun, the daughter of Fred and Martha (Rippe) Hobelman, was born on April 28, 1928, on a farm near Hardy, Neb. She died March 27, 2020, at the Kingswood Court in Superior, at the age of 91 years, 10 months, 28 days. LuEtta was one of eight children and attended Superior Schools and graduated from Hardy High School. She married Harold Braun on Jan. 30, 1949 in Superior. This union was blessed with two daughters. LuEtta was employed at Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph for many years... Full story
Ramona E. Wulf, 89, of Guide Rock, died Thursday, March 26,2020 at the Webster County Community Hospital in Red Cloud. A private family graveside service was held at the Guide Rock Cemetery with the Rev. Warren Schoming officiating. Book signing was at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the funeral home.... Full story
Wanda Ailene Reynolds, 88, was born on Sept. 14, 1931, in the ruralcommunity of Lovewell, Kan. She was the daughter of Fred Eugene and Minnie Myrtle (Miller) Allen. Wanda attended grade school in Formoso, until the eighth grade. She attended Belleville High School and graduated with the Class of 1949. Except for two years in Salina, Wanda lived most of her adult life in Denver, Colo. She became a legal secretary of an oil and gas company. Most of her work was with their leasing of mineral rights. In her spare time she was involved with several... Full story
Patricia Ann Cline, 70, daughter of Melvin Riffel and Elizabeth (Rutz) Riffel was born May 24, 1949, at home near Hope, Kan., and died March 25, 2020 in Belleville. Patricia grew up in the Herington area, playing the role of big sister to her rambunctious younger siblings. She graduated from Hope High School in 1967 and attended Brown Mackie College in Salina. Patricia was united in marriage to Gary Cline on Nov. 15, 1969, and to this union two children were born, Brian and Rana. In July of 1976 they moved to Scandia,and opened a family... Full story
Max Eugene Lewis, the son of Glenn and Edna (Marshall) Lewis, was born on June 29, 1934, on a farm east of Burr Oak, Kan. He died on March 27, 2020, at his home in Burr Oak at the age of 85 years, 8 months, 27 days. Max attended grade school in Burr Oak while helping out on the farm. He was united in marriage to Verna Jane Shuck on June 22, 1958, at the Burr Oak Christian Church. This union was blessed with a son. Max enjoyed going to his son’s store in Burr Oak to visit with people. He worked f... Full story
Ronald Eugene Menhusen, Jewell, was born Aug. 28, 1936, near Jewell, to Benard and Mildred (Hitz) Menhusen. He died March 24, 2020 in Salina. Ron is survived by his wife Linda, of the home; his daughter, Jennifer Haddon of Mitchell, S. D.; two grandsons, Joseph Haddon and Malachi Haddon also of South Dakota; and two brothers, Albert Menhusen of Wamego, and Merlyn Menhusen of Beloit; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Gordon Menhusen, Thelda Menhusen Yapp, Paul Menhusen and Bernard Junior... Full story
Editor’s note: The following obituary was written by the deceased before her death. I, Glenda Carol Simmons Young was born Sept 5, 1945, to Vernon Glenn Simmons and Wilma Faye Nitcher Simmons in Bellville, Republic County, Kan. I was raised by my grandparents, Verce and Lena Mae (Swaney Nitcher) Baxter, after experiencing a serious illness. I attended school in Republic and Belleville and graduated from Belleville High School in 1963. On April 8, 1962, I married Wilbur Lee Young. We were m... Full story
Sharon Kay Rust was born Oct. 4, 1941, in Walnut Grove in rural Jewell County, Kansas to Lyle Glen and Verda Eva (Jones) Fringer. She died March 24, at the Good Samaritan Center in Superior, Neb. Sharon attended school in Guide Rock from elementary through high school. She was baptized at the Methodist Church in Guide Rock and attended church there until she moved. She was united in marriage to Jim Rust at Centennial Lutheran Church in Superior on Oct. 4, 1959. After a brief stint in Virginia while Jim was in the Army, they returned to the... Full story
Reynalda Soto, 84, formerly of Wood River, Neb., died Saturday, March 28, 2020, at York General Hearthstone in York, Neb. She was born on Aug. 30, 1935, in Alamo, Texas, to Rafael and Angelita (Salazar) DeLeon. She was united in marriage to Louis Soto on Nov. 3, 1954. The couple made their home in Wood River. They were blessed with sixchildren. In 2019, they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Rey was the last living sibling in her family. She was one of the second set of twins in her fam... Full story
Lloyd Lester Lesley Jr. died Thursday, March 19, at Jewell County Hospital. He was born on April 3, 1925, in Beloit, to Lloyd Lesley and Ressa (Davis) Lesley. Lloyd grew up on a farm near Scottsville and graduated from Scottsville High School in 1943. After high school, Lloyd received a bachelor of science and a master of science degree from Emporia State University and obtained 80 graduate college hours beyond his masters. Lloyd served 35 years in public education as both a teacher and... Full story
On Saturday, March 21, 2020, Wayne J. Broeckelman, 78, husband and father, died in Beloit because of advanced cancer. He was born Nov. 23, 1941, in Quinter, Kan., to Herman and Catherine (Bierman) Broeckelman. He moved with his family to Esbon as a young boy. He attended school in Esbon, graduating in 1959. In 1962, Wayne married Joan Lamb at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Esbon. They lived briefly in Beloit and in Esbon, before taking residence at their farm west of Esbon in 1970. Along with farming, Wayne had a backhoe service and was a... Full story
Mary Ann Gerten, 82, of Bladen, died Saturday at Heritage Care Center in Red Cloud. The daughter of Howard and Cloie (Wratten) James, she was born in Webster County, on Jan. 31, 1938. Mary Ann grew up in Bladen and graduated from Bladen High School in 1955. She married Eldon Kile on Dec. 1, 1956. They had five children; Michiael, Roxie, Mary Christina, Carla, and John. She worked for more than 30 years at Grandview Manor in Campbell. On June 6, 1992, she married Lloyd Gerten. With this union Mary Ann gained four step-sons; Joe, Tim, James and... Full story
Judith Ann Belva Timperley, the daughter of Everett and Sarah (Fredrickson) Anderson was born May 1, 1937, at Osceola, Neb. She died Tuesday, at her home in Fairfield. Judy attended Stomsburg High School and received her teaching degree from Midland College. She taught in a one room schoolhouse near Monroe, Neb. While teaching there, she met Melvin Engberg, who she would marry in June of 1957. Together, they were blessed with three children, Scott, Chris, and Shawn. She was later married to Lee Timperley of Battle Creek, Neb. Judy enjoyed... Full story
Shirley Louise (Johnson) Dahl was born on April 23, 1942, in Belleville, Kan. She was the daughter of Albin Renold and Gladys Lucille (Aspegren) Johnson, and was one of five children born to this union. Shirley grew up near Courtland, attending Kackley Grade School and then graduating from Courtland High School, Class of 1960. Following high school, Shirley attended Brown Mackie College in Salina. On Oct. 15, 1961, Shirley was united in marriage to Norman R. Dahl at the Ada Lutheran Church.... Full story
Wanda Wyatt was born Aug. 8, 1934 in Burr Oak, Kansas to Emory Lloyd and Emma Mills.Wanda was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great- grandmother. Wanda died March 7. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Wyatt; their children, Charlene Wilton, Joe Wyatt; and her siblings, Shirley Mills, Loyce Mills, Leo (Tex) Mills and Howard Mills. She is survived by their children: Cheryl Dykhoff, Arvada, Colo.; Jerry Wyatt, Arvada, Colo.; Rhonda Shea, Colorado Springs, Colo.; John Wyatt, Arvada, Colo., Judy Case, Pueblo, Colo.;...
Douglas “Doug” Ford, 76, died March 12, 2020 in Lincoln, Kan. He was born July 18, 1943 in Agra, Kan. Doug is survived by his daughters, Mrs.Jeff( Meita) Lyne of Lincoln, Kan., Mrs. Aaron (Jacqueline) Esterl of Beloit, Mrs. Gordon (Katherine Ford ) Engelke of Moran, Wyo., and Mrs. Dan (Stephanie) Heina of Lincoln, Kan.; son, Kenton (Amanda) Ford of Lincoln, Kan.; 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Marvin (Maggie) Meisinger of Marion, Mrs. Ernel (Diane) Henry of Arlington, Texas, and Mrs. Warren (Donna) Kreutziger of Mar...
Christopher Scott Johnson, Leon, Kan., was born Sept. 12, 1975, to Gary L. and Lynda Denise Johnson in Belleville. He died March 11, 2020 in Leon, at the age of 44 years, 5 months and 29 days. He was raised in Mankato and Hiawatha, graduating from Mankato High School in 1994. He lettered in both football and track. He attended Beloit Vo-Tech majoring in diesel mechanics. He was hired by Caterpillar, prior to finishing his education as recommended by the faculty being the top mechanic in his class. Christopher enjoyed working with his hands and...
Shirley Louis (Johnson) Dahl, 77, was born on April 23, 1942, in Belleville, the daughter of Albin Renold and Gladys Lucille (Aspergren) Johnson. She was one of five children born to this union. Shirley grew up in near Courtland, attending Kackley Grade School and then graduating from Courtland High School with the Class of 1960. Following high school, Shirley attended Brown Mackie College in Salina. On Oct. 15, 1961, Shirley was united in marriage to Norman R. Dahl at the Ada Lutheran Church. Shirley enjoyed watching sports and attending her g...
Gwen Rourke, 90, a former longtime Mankato resident, died Feb. 13. She was born Sept. 15, 1929, in Eustis, Neb. She was the daughter of Otto and Viola Seybold. On Nov. 11, 1948, she married Walter Rourke. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2005. Gwen was employed for many years at the Jewell County Record in Mankato. Survivors include her sons and their spouses, Mike and Penny Rourke and Jerry and Judy Rourke; daughters and spouses, Diane and Bo Thompson, Susan and Mike Seals, and Kathy and Brad Wolf, eight grandchildren and 16...
Terry Leon Bargen, 70, a Superior resident, died Friday. He was born Dec. 13, 1949. He attended Superior High School and graduated in 1968. He worked at the cement plant in Superior, at the ASCS Office in Nelson, and Delka’s Garage in Hardy as a mechanic. Along the way he also was a self-employed farmer as well as in terrace construction. He married his wife on June 21, 1980. On Sept. 28, 1983, they welcomed their only daughter to the world. Terry was a dog lover. He had a soft spot for black Labradors and coonhounds. He enjoyed hunting c...
