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Marilyn J. Levendofsky, 86, of Belleville, died on Feb. 29, 2024, at Republic County Hospital in Belleville. Marilyn was born on Aug. 24, 1937, at Cuba, Kansas. Her parents were Joseph Blazek and Gayle (Nemec) Blazek. She attended school at Cuba and graduated high school in 1955. As a teenager, she worked for both the Kravmore 81 and Dinner Bell restaurants. On Jan. 4, 1956, she married George A. Levendofsky at the St. Edward Catholic Church in Belleville. To this union were born four children:...
Berniece Lorene (Silsby) Harris, the daughter of James and Iva (Lamb) Silsby, was born on Dec.4, 1929, on the family farm near Northbranch, Kansas. She died Dec. 27, 2023, at Brodstone Health- care in Superior, Nebraska, at the age of 94 years, and 23 days. Berniece was one of 12 children. She graduated from Burr Oak High School with the Class of 1947. She was a member of the Burr Oak United Methodist Church, Young Matrons Club and Eastern Star. She was united in marriage to Charles Jay Harris...
Kendall Suzanne (Moody) Sunneberg died on Feb. 23, 2024, after a long, courageous battle against Multiple Sclerosis. Born in Superior, Nebraska, March 3, 1972, to Joseph and Connie (Edwards) Moody, Kendall grew up in the small town of Auburn, Nebraska. There she enjoyed an active life as a cheerleader, spending most days on the family farm or time with her many friends. The eldest of three children, she was always watching out for her younger brothers and teaching them everything she knew. Kendall graduated from Auburn High School in 1990 and...
Paul Lewis Van Wey, 85, died on Feb. 19, 2024, because of a short bout with cancer. He was born in Ionia, Kansas, on April 17, 1938, to Orlo and Irma (Boyer) Van Wey. He graduated from Ionia High School in 1956. Shortly after that, he married the love of his life, Beverly Jean Hake. Together, they have four children, four grandchildren, two great- grandchildren and one more on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Betty (Van Wey) Zabel and Barbara (Van Wey) Alcorn; and...
Darlene C. Hale, the daughter of Clifford R. and Faylisha (Hudson) Amack, was born on March 28, 1930, in Bostwick, Nebraska. She died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the Superior Good Samaritan Society Center at Superior, Nebraska, at the age of 93 years, 10 months, 27 days. At an early age, Darlene moved to Superior with her family. She attended school in Superior and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She took piano lessons as a child and became a talented piano player. She was pianist for...
Dale Leroy Delka was born on a fence post and hatched in Red Cloud, Nebraska, Feb. 14, 1947. Son of Harold and Olive Delka, Dale was the seventh son and one of 11 children, raised in an honest (somewhat), hardwork- ing (sometimes), and loving (always) family. He attended school in Guide Rock, Nebraska, where he still holds the record for minutes riding the bench, thanks to Coach Holtmeier. Dale was so appreciative of the record setting bench time Coach Holtmeier gave him, Dale later showed his...
Roger Joseph Reiter, 66, of Jewell, Kansas, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at the University of Kansas Health Systems, Kansas City, Kansas. Roger was born in Beloit, Kansas, on Oct. 23, 1957, to Arnold Joseph Reiter and Pauline Lucille (Abram) Reiter. Roger grew up on the farm south of Lovewell Lake until moving to Mankato in 1969. He attended Montrose Elementary until 7 th grade. He went to Mankato Junior High and graduated from Mankato High School in 1975. Roger married Angelia Gail Pierce, on...
David L. Wilton, 65, of Grand Island, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. His funeral was at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Adam Snoberger officiated. Burial was in the Grand Island Cemetery. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at All Faiths Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to either Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran School or Heartland Lutheran High School. David was born on Oct. 30, 1958, in Superior, Nebraska, the son of Ralph and Esther...
Jean Crouse, daughter of Clay Davenport and Lela (Hazen) Davenport, was born at home in Chester, Nebraska, on April 12, 1935, along with twin sister, Joan. Jean died at the age of 88 on Jan. 29, 2024, in Salina, Kansas. Jean first attended rural school near Chester, and later attended Chester Public School, graduating in 1952. After high school, Jean studied teachers training at Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma, for one year. She then taught at a rural school for a year before she and...
Elaine Ruth (Boyles) Daubert, 62, wife of Edward Daniel Daubert, died Feb. 12, 2024, at Jupiter Medical center Hospice in Jupiter, Florida. Elaine died from complications of pancreatic cancer. Elaine, daughter of Delmar and Twyla (Howe) Boyles, was born June 19, 1961, in Red Cloud, Nebraska. Raised on the family farm in Jewell County, Kansas, she graduated valedictorian of the Class of 1979 at Burr Oak High School. She finished formal education at Fort Hays State University with a degree in...
Joyce Marie (Wakefield) Caylor was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, though most called her Uma. Joyce had a heart for others and was always trying to help people. Joyce Marie Caylor, 79, Olathe, Kansas, died of kidney failure on Feb. 6, 2024. Joyce Marie Caylor was born June 11, 1944, to Webster and Mable Wakefield. Her favorite thing to do was to go to the farm with her brothers. Joyce married John H. Caylor. Joyce, John, Jim (brother-in-law), and Joy (sister-in-law) were inseparable. They spent many years together and even...
Cori Lynn Bennett, 57, of McPherson, Kansas, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, surrounded by her family at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Cori was born on Sept. 17, 1966, in Seward, Nebraska. She graduated from high school in Nelson, Nebraska, and continued her education at Central Community College in Hastings where she received her certificate in early childhood development. On March 26, 2002, Cori was united in marriage to Tony L. Bennett and took on the active role of a military wife. She was the food director at McPherson Hospital and formerly...
Douglas “Doug” Woods, 73, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, at the Columbus Community Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Gass Haney Funeral Home with Father Joe Miksch officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Hartman Post 84. Douglas Vincent Woods was born on April 29, 1950, in Manchester, New Hampshire, to Clarence and Jeanne (Privey) Woods. He grew up in Dedham, Mas...
Lonnie E. Jones, 82, of Kearney, died Jan. 30, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society St. Luke's faciltiy in Kearney. A graveside service was at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, at the Pleasanton Cemetery in Pleasan-ton, Nebraska, with Pastor Dean Hanson officiating. Military rites were provided by the Nebraska National Guard Funeral Honors Team, Leo & Clinton Krotz V.F.W. Post No. 9481, and Roy Eaton American Legion Post No. 321. Memorials are suggested to Tabitha Hospice. Please visit http://www....
John Edward Keelan, the only son of John and Ruth (Leslie) Keelan, was born on June 12, 1935, in Johns- town, Pennsylvania. He died Feb. 2, 2024, at Brodstone Healthcare at Superior, Nebraska, at the age of 88 years, 7 months, 21 days. John was baptized in the Catholic faith and confirmed. He grew up in Pennsylvania, graduating from Johnstown High School and attended Kansas State University and Washburn. He played football for Kansas State from 1954 to 1958. He was honored as an All American, Al...
Priscilla Hollingshead, 92, of Red Cloud, died Feb. 3, at the Heritage Care Center in Red Cloud. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud with the Rev. Dan Benedict officiating. Interment will be in the Riverton Cemetery at 1:30...
Donna Louise Davidson Jones, 93, was born Feb 5, 1930, in Byron. She died Feb. 1, at Republic County Hospital in Belleville. She spent her childhood in Byron until she graduated high school. Donna was in nursing school when she married Victor M. Jones, June 5, 1949, but had to stop as married women were not allowed in nursing school at that time. Never the less, she was a gifted care-giver. Donna was an extraordinary musician and vocalist. She saw all of life through song. Music was her ministry to the Lord and outreach to people. She played...
Jean Crouse, 88, daughter of Clay Davenport and Lela (Hazen) Davenport, was born at home in Chester on April 12, 1935, along with twin sister Joan. Jean died Jan. 29, in Salina. Jean first attended rural school near Chester and later attended Chester Public School, graduating in 1952. After high school, Jean studied at Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma for one year. She then taught at a rural school for a year before she and Wilbert Crouse were united in marriage on Aug. 15, 1954, in Chester. Seven children were born to this union. Jean...
Joseph Edgar Delimont, 91, the son of Eli and Marvel M. (Wilson) Delimont, was born Feb. 3, 1932, on a farm in rural Almena and died on Jan. 26, at the Mitchell County Hospital at Beloit. Joe grew up on the family farmstead in Norton County near Almena, where he attended a rual school and later moved into town and attended Almena schools. He joined the United States Army in July 1955, and served until 1957. He worked as a mechanic and owned and operated Joe’s 66 Service Station at Lebanon....
Lois Ruth Vance, 87. the daughter of Jake and Katy (Yelken) Berdine, was born Oct. 17, 1936 at Lincoln, Nebraska. She died Feb. 1, at the Heritage Care Center in Red Cloud. Lois grew up in Franklin, and graduated from the Franklin High School with the Class of 1954. She continued her formal education attending summer school at Kearney State College, receiving her certificate in normal training and became a teacher in a country school south of Macon, for two years. Lois then went to work with the Franklin newspaper and later moved to Lincoln...
Gerald L. Schiermeyer, 98, of Seven Lakes and formerly Warrenton, Virginia, died at the FirstHealth Hospice House on Friday, Feb. 2. Born in Superior, Aug. 6, 1925, he was the son of the late William and Martha (Grummert) Schiermeyer. After his high school graduation from a one room schoolhouse, Gary went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to the family farm in Nebraska and soon attended the University of Nebraska, earning his bachelor of science in agriculture in 1956. Gary...
Velene Sporhase, the daughter of Dale and Minnie (Root) Stall, was born on May 6, 1947, in Lincoln, Nebraska. She died on Feb. 3, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society’s Superior, Nebraska, home at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 28 days. Velene grew up in Eagle, Nebraska. She was a high school graduate and attended college. Family was her life, she truly loved spending time with them and also finding that favorite fishing hole. For a time, she lived in Eagle. She entered the Superior Good Samaritan Society in 2022 where she lived until her d...
Elizabeth "Lomeata" Higer, was born Dec. 14, 1929, in Clarkville, Tennessee, to Herman and RB (Eads) Suiter and died Jan. 29, 2024, at Jewell County Hospital Long Term Care in Mankato, Kansas, at the age of 94. On Feb. 13, 1952, in Fairbury, Nebraska, she was united in marriage to Gaylord Higer. This union was blessed with three children: Linda, Steve and Daniel. She enjoyed playing bingo and time with her family. Lomeata is survived by daughter, Linda (Rodney) Payne and son, Daniel (Janet)...
Morris Marvin Lewis, age 92, died Jan. 22, 2024. Marvin, the youngest of four children, was born at home near Ruskin, Nebraska, on April 17, 1931, to Morris Earl Lewis and Lena Adeline (Holly) Lewis. Marvin attended school in Ruskin graduating in a class of seven in 1948. Upon graduation, he began his farming career. On July 27, 1957, he married Dorothy Swanson of Bertrand, Nebraska. She was ill when they married. They had hopes of a full recovery, however she died from cancer on March 9, 1958....
Helen D. Boatman, 82, formerly of Hebron, until she moved to rural, Nelson, died Jan. 24, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Christ’s Lutheran Church, 201 North Maple Avenue in Davenport with Pastor Beth Roegner officiating. Interment will be at the Smith Cemetery north of Nelson.. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 1), at the Urbauer Funeral Home Chapel, in Davenport. Urbauer Funeral Home of Davenport is assisting the family with arrangements. www.priceurbauer a...
