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Steven D. Ferguson, 69, of Lincoln, Neb. (former longtime resident of York Neb.), died on Feb. 19, 2020. Steve was born in Nelson, November of 1950, to Norma Lucille Ferguson and David Dale Ferguson. He was a 1969 graduate of York High School, earned his associate degree at York College, then attended Memphis State University, before starting his flying career in the Memphis area. Although he always treated every passenger as a celebrity, however, Steve did have the pleasure of serving as pilot for a long list of celebrities, which included...
Lorena I. Pate, 96, was born Oct. 14, 1923, in a farmhouse in Jewell County, to Sarah (Gilbert) and George Walker. She died this life on Friday, Feb. 21, at the Sun Porch of Smith Center in Smith Center. Lorena received her formal education and graduated from the Mankato High School in 1941. She was united in marriage with Neil Pate on April 1, 1950. They made their home on the farm south of Esbon. This union was blessed with five children, Eldon, Terry, Michael, Greg and Nancy. Lorena lost Neil in 1962, due to an accident on the farm. She...
Jeffrey Allyn Strnad, son of Shirley Eugene and Jessie Marie (Houdek) Strnad, was born on Sept. 25, 1960 in Topeks. Jeff grew up around Scandia, and graduated from Scandia High School. Following high school, Jeff attended Kansas State University, where he majored in ag. economics. Following college, Jeff returned to the Scandia area, where he worked for his dad at Republican Valley Cattle Feeders. Jeff’s true passion was farming and the land. During his lifetime, Jeff worked at United Grain, Nesika Energy and Premium Feeders, and he was i...
Michael Donley, age 60, of Burr Oak, Kan., died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at his home. He was born on Sept. 2, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio to Robert and Peggy (Geyer) Donley. Michael was a graduate of Colorado State University, getting a degree in agriculture. After which, he took an internship at Disney World’s Land Pavilion in Orlando, Fla., as a greenhouse technician. He later worked at the Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences at the University of Florida. Michael’s adventures eventually led him to Burr Oak where he could pursue his pas...
Leo Everett Zadina, 82, was born March 14, 1937, on a farm near Limestone Township in Jewell County, Kan., to Charlie and Elsie (Peroutek) Zadina and died Feb. 16, 2020, in Superior, Neb. Leo attended school in Mankato and graduated with the Class of 1955. Leo worked for many years at the Superior Coca-Cola Bottling Plant and the City of Superior and finished his career as the emergency management director for Nuckolls, Webster and Thayer counties. He also owned Superior Fire Extinguisher Co....
Miola Louise Griffeth, 93, died Feb. 15, 2020, at Hilltop Lodge, Beloit, Kan. She was born Sept. 2, 1926, to Albert Daniel and Irene May (Wise) Shane on a farm north of Cawker City, Kan. Miola attended first through eighth grade at country schools north and east of Cawker City, then ninth through eleventh grades at Cawker City High School, and because of courses not available at Cawker City, she finished high school at Beloit High School. Ottawa University was her college of choice, which she graduated with a bachelor’s of science in b...
Kaye Barrett, 88, daughter of Roscoe Banister and Blanche (Haynes) Banister was born Aug. 4, 1931, at Traer, Kan. and died Feb. 9, 2020 at Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville. Kaye was united in marriage to Richard A. Barrett Sr. on Aug. 26, 1951. To this union two children were born, Richard and Terri. Kaye was a member of the United Methodist Church of Republic, Kan., United Methodist Women. She and her husband Richard were house parents of Youthville for 10 years. She was the accompanist for many school programs and funerals for many...
Gladys Alvina Viola Jenkins was born June 23, 1923 at Deshler, Neb.,to Walter C. and Lydia H. (Tamme) Hillman. She attended Peace Lutheran and Deshler Lutheran schools. She graduated with the Class of 1942. On Feb. 5, 1946. Gladys was united in marriage to LeRoy C. Jenkins at Salina by Reverend Holges. To this union two daughters were born, Sandra and Carol. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, LeRoy; two brothers, Otto and Alvin Hillman; her sister, Joyce Schilling; sisters-in-law, Gladys (Bartles) Hillman and Nadine Hillman;...
Ivan Gharring, 97, of Sheridan, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 at the Laurels of Carson City, Mich. Born almost a century ago, Ivan saw many changes throughout his lifetime and he also witnessed many things come and go. However, during that same time two things remained the same and constant, Ivan’s work ethic and commitment. A person needs to look no further than his marriage of over 78 years to his wife Verleen as a shining example of his level of commitment and dedication. Ivan’s work ethic started when at the young age of 16, he not only gra...
Floydean "Dean" Hawley, 98, the daughter of Floyd and Minnie Pugh Higgins was born March 27, 1921, in Nemaha County Nebraska near Auburn. She died Feb. 8, 2020, at her home in Edgar, Neb. Dean was united in marriage to Leland L. Hawley on Nov. 21, 1939, at Hiawatha, Kan. Together with her husband, Leland, the couple had a cattle and farming operation in Clay County, Neb. Dean had been a long time member of the Church of the Plains in Edgar. Dean had been a Girl Scout leader for many years. She...
Hilda Sophia (Kroeger) Marquart, 99, daughter of John and Sophia (Eitzmann) Kroeger, was born on Feb. 5, 1921, on a farm in Republic County Kansas. She died Feb.7, 2020. Hilda was baptized by Pastor Wagner and confirmed by Pastor F. Schardt at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Byron. She received her education in Republic County Kansas. She was united in marriage to Raymond Marquart on Nov. 24, 1942, by Pastor Weltner at St. Paul Lutheran Church and shortly after, she became a member of St. Peter Luther...
Virgil “Ray” Thompson, age 78, of Beloit, died Saturday at the Jewell County Hospital. He was born on May 26, 1941, in Cimarron, Kan., to Virgil Elmer and Lucille (Ray) Thompson. Ray was a graduate of Cimarron High School. Right after high school, Ray proudly entered into the Army service. Later graduating from Fort Hays State University. He was a member of the American Legion, Beloit. He enjoyed all sports and excelled in all of them. Ray was particularly proud of his time playing football for the Army and playing both football and bas...
America lost another member of The Greatest Generation when Elaine Ruth (Johannes) Madsen died Feb. 7, 2020 at Lincoln's Fallbrook Assisted Living after a six month stay. Elaine had spent the vast majority of her 94 years in Superior, Neb. She was born August 2, 1925, to William Henry and Ida Marie (Lindhorst) Johannes in rural Nuckolls County, Neb. Elaine (Jo) was baptized August 16, 1925, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Ruskin, Neb., but confirmed at Centennial Lutheran Church in Superior...
Howard Lee Mills, 71, the son of Lloyd and Emma (Garman) Mills, was born on Sept. 22, 1948, in Red Cloud, Neb. He died Feb. 7 at Bryan LGH Medical Center West at Lincoln, Neb. Howard attended schools in Burr Oak, Nora and Ruskin where he graduated. He was a member of the Hebron United Methodist Church. He was employed at Mid-American Dairymen in Superior until its closure. He married Mary “Sam” Sutherland on July 19, 2008, at Hebron. During Howard's lifetime, he lived in the communities of Bur...
Verona (Heider) Hofts (85) died Jan. 31, 2020, in The Woodlands, Texas. She was born to William and Alma (Heidbrink) Heider of Chester, Neb., on April 22, 1934, and was baptized two weeks later by Pastor P. Strasen at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Verona was confirmed in the faith on May 23, 1948, by Pastor A. H. Mette at Trinity Lutheran Church (Friedensau) near Hebron, Neb. Verona graduated from Thayer County primary school and from Deshler High School, Deshler, Neb., in 1952. On February 15, 1...
Laverne M. Lambrecht, 97, of Red Cloud, died Feb. 6, 2020. at the Superior Good Samaritan Center in Superior, Neb. Services are pending....
Melvin Kent Enyeart, 78, died Feb. 2, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. Kent was a Vietnam Veteran. Kent is survived by his wife of 50 years, Brenda Enyeart; sons, Casey (Lauren) Enyeart – Andronici, and Aaron Enyeart; granddaughters, Meron and Riley; sister, Cynthia Johnston (O.B.); and nieces and nephews. Cremation was chosen. A funeral will be at a later date with inurnment at the East Lutheran Cemetery, Mankato. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Earl and Bernice Enyeart; sister, Lucretia Smith; and baby brother, H...
Gary Paul Rupp (D.V.M., M.S.), 79, the son of Paul Charles and Katheryn Francis (Smith) Rupp, was born on June 9, 1940, in Denver, Colo. He died on Jan. 31, at his home near Oak, Neb. He was married to Alice Eyster. Three children were born to this marriage. He lived and ranched with his life partner Ronda Jaeger from 1994 until his death. Before his retirement, he was employed as the director of the Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center from 1988 to 2010 near Clay Center, Neb. He was a...
Dixie Lee Raatz, 84, of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of Chester,died Jan. 29, 2020. Dixie Lee Wessel was born on July 11, 1935, to James and Florence (DeWald) Wessel, on a farm in Republic County Kansas. Dixie had one sister, Rozann. Dixie loved life on the farm and her many pets. She graduated from Chester High School, with the class of 1953 and received her normal training certificate. She started teaching in a one room schoolhouse outside of Byron, while attending Peru State College. Dixie continued taking education classes, until she received...
Frank A. Diemart, 74, of Ionia, died Monday at the Mitchell County Hospital, Beloit. Kleppinger Funeral Home of Jewell is in charge of funeral arrangements...
A former Ruskin resident, Calvin L. Jones, 69, died Monday at Hebron. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. this coming Monday at the Price Funeral Home in Hebron. Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in the Spring Creek Cemetery....
Steven Allen Kile, 62, died unexpectedly at his home in Nelson. Steve was born to Janet and William Kile on Nov.14, 1957, in Red Cloud. The first few years he terrorized the neighbors before moving to the farm just east of Red Cloud with his parents and little brother, Pat. It was clear early on, that Steve was born to be an animal agriculturalist. The farm is where his interest for 4-H and FFA began. After little sister, Lorri, entered the picture, breeding and showing cattle became a family affair. Steve had a keen eye for good cattle and...
Geraldine Ann Wright, 83, the daughter of Orin and Florence McLane Smith, was born Oct. 10, 1934, at Thermopolis, Wyo. She died Jan. 26 at the Perkins Pavilion in Hastings. Mrs. Wright was cremated and there is to be a spring burial at the Evergreen Cemetery in Superior. Condolences may be sent to wmshf.com. Williams Funeral Home of Superior is in charge of the arrangements....
DeWayne Donald Schilling, 93, of Deshler, died at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury Jan. 18. He was born on April 16, 1926, in Ogallala, to parents, Paul and Frieda Schilling. He was one of nine siblings. DeWayne is survived by his daughter, Linda McCoy of Deshler and son, Gary Schilling of Englewood, Colo. DeWayne has three grandchildren: granddaughter, Mrs. Jeff (Misty) Feightner of Temecula, Calif.; granddaughter, Mrs. Tim (Melissa) Steele of Vandergrift, Penn.; and grandson, Brent McCoy of Linden, N.C. DeWayne enlisted in the United States...
Lloyd K. Verhage, 81, of Manhattan, died Jan. 21, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kan. He was born Dec. 16, 1938, in Jewell County,, the son of Martin J. and Marcial (Lessenden) Verhage. Lloyd graduated from Jewell County High School, earned an associate degree in San Marcos, Calif., and then a master’s from Kansas State University in civil engineering and human resources. He served for 32 years in the United States Navy and retired in 1987 at the rank of Lt. Commander. H...
