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Phyllis Darnell Purcell, the daughter of Earl and Maude (Lyne) McGeary, was born Dec. 17, 1931, in Lincoln County, Kansas. She died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the Jewell County Hospital Long Term Care at Mankato, Kansas, at the age of 91 years, 5 months, 13 days. Phyllis attended a Vesper Kansas country school and graduated from Montrose High School. She was a member of the Webber Community Church. She was united in marriage to Eugene Purcell on June 9, 1950, at Colby, Kansas. This union was...
Berneta Agnes (née Lemke) Miller was born to Herman and Amanda (née Schnakenberg) Lemke during harvest in 1931, on a July day so hot that her father would later say you could fry an egg on a bedsheet. Upon returning to the house and learning his mother was in labor, Berneta's brother, Alvin, unhitched the team and raced back to fetch their dad cutting wheat in the field. She was delivered on the 10th by Dr. Mountford, who Herman would call "pretty young for a doctor" and who would later d...
Gretchen (Pohlmeier) Peterson obituary Gretchen Kay Peterson, 81, of Lincoln died May 23, 2023. Born Nov. 17, 1941, in Lawrence, Nebraska, to Ralph and Eleanor (Yilk) Pohlmeier. She attended college for nursing at Dus- chesne University in Omaha and finished in Grand Island at St. Francis Nursing School. Gretchen was introduced to Jim Hoarty in 1962. After a courtship of friends and dancing they were married in 1963. Gretchen and Jim had two children, Raymond in 1964, and Peggy in 1967. After Jim died in an accident in late 1966, Gretchen...
Elgin Leroy Saunders was born on May 23, 1944, in White Rock, Kansas, to Paul and Vera (Carpenter) Saunders. He died on May 24, 2023, at the North Central Kansas Medical Center, Concordia, at the age of 79 years and 1 day. He was the oldest of three children. He grew up on a farm near White Rock, Kansas, and then moved to the farm north of Courtland. He graduated from Courtland High School in 1963. In high school he participated in football, basketball and track. On May 23, 1975, Elgin was united in marriage to Linda Youngblood. To this union t...
Wilmer Garland Bouray, the son of John and Mae (Hobson) Bouray, was born on Sept. 20, 1933, on the family farm near Republic County, Kansas. He died on May 26, 2023, at Brodstone Healthcare at Superior, Nebraska at the age of 89 years, 8 months, 6 days. Wilmer attended Star Grade School in Jewell County, and was a Hardy High School graduate. He was united in marriage to B. Kaye Leece on Nov. 27, 1955, at her home. Four sons were born to this union. Wilmer was engaged in farming before being...
Harlan George Schnakenberg, 88, of Deshler, the son of George and Edna (Getz) Schnakenberg was born Oct. 26, 1934 in Carleton. He died May 21, at Thayer County Health Services in Hebron. Harlan grew up in Sedan, Nebraska, attending country school and then graduated from Davenport High School with the Class of 1952. He later attended the University of Nebraska –Lincoln, where he focused on ag business. Harlan first started farming in the Sedan-Edgar area along with his father, George, also during that time. He enlisted in the United States A...
Travis L. Chapman, age 50 of Beatrice died unexpectedly on May 19, 2023 at the Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center. He was born on June 9, 1972, in Superior, Nebraska, to James Robert and Mildred Marie (Reece) Chapman. Travis was a graduate of Nelson High School and obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska Kearney. On April 29, 2000, he was united in marriage to Rachel Aksamit. He worked for Schott Oil in Nelson while in high school. Upon moving to Beatrice, he...
Esther Irene (Wortman) Wilton died on May 19, 2023, at her home in Blue Hill Azria Health Care in Blue Hill, Nebraska. Esther was born on Sept. 29, 1926, to Emerson and Marie (John- son) Wortman in rural Adams County. She grew up with her two siblings in Adams County. She attended rural Adams County grade school, seventh and eighth grade at Zion Lutheran School, Hastings, Nebraska, first three years of high school at Hastings High, and graduated high school in 1944 from Superior High School in Superior, Nebraska. After graduation she worked thr...
Merlyn R. Menhusen, age 80, Jewell Kansas, resident, died March 30, 2023, at Hilltop Lodge, Beloit. He was born Nov. 8, 1942, at Beloit, to Bernard and Mildred (Hitz) Menhusen. Merlyn enjoyed antiques and rust. Merlyn was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Merlyn is survived by two sons; Darryn Menhusen of Mankato, and Justin Menhusen of Jewell. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today (Thursday, May 25) at Kleppinger Funeral Home, Jewell. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to...
Hastings resident Marjorie Darlene "Marj" Everhart, 83, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Westfield Quality Care, Aurora, Nebraska. Her funeral was at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, at the Wandering Well, Hastings. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation was 5 to 7 p.m. with family present Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral...
On May 19, 2023, Larry Wayne Elniff, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died at the age of 78. Larry was born on Aug. 8, 1944. to Avery and Bonnie Elniff and raised on the family farm north of Randall, Kansas. He graduated from Randall High School and Brown Mackie Business College in Salina, Kansas. After graduating college, Larry started his 39 year career in the agricultural cooperative system, serving as general manager for multiple cooperatives across...
Jerry Bargen, the adopted son of Chester and Ruth (Green) Bargen, was born on Dec. 11, 1945, in Julesburg, Colorado, to Meryl and Hazel Hewgley. He died on May 6, 2023, at the University Medical Center at Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 77 years, 4 months 25 days. Jerry attended grade school in Nelson and was a 1964 Nelson High School graduate. He was also a graduate of San Diego University College of golf. He enlisted in the United States Army Jan. 26, 1966, and was honorably discharged on Jan....
Crystal Ann (Langer) Ahrens Marker was born on the family farm in Jewell County, Kansas. She was the second of six children born to Glen and Frieda (Harkins) Langer. She attended first grade at Pleasant Valley School in Jewell County. Then she finished her schooling at Superior Public Schools. The Langer family moved to the Twin Barns farm northeast of Superior in 1943. Crystal had taken piano lessons from an early age and continued with advanced piano through high school. During her senior...
Ramona Marie Holtzen of Davenport, the daughter of Hubert and Donna (Fangmeyer) Hoins was born April 10, 1958, in Hebron. She died Thursday at her home. Ramona was baptized at St Paul’s Lutheran Church of Stoddard. She was confirmed at Western Douglas Church of St John’s Lutheran, Plainfield, Iowa, and graduated Plainfield High School with the Class of 1976. Ramona married Dale Holtzen Nov. 6, 1981, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Friedensau. This union was blessed with the birth of two daughters. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fri...
Rosanne M. Newell of Superior Nebraska, was born on June 30, 1949, in Friend, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Vera M. and Walter J. Endorf and grew up on a farm outside of Tobias. She died May 12, 2023, while living at Good Samaritan Society's Superior home. Rosanne was baptized July 17, 1949, at Zion Lutheran Church Tobias. On April 12,1969, she married Lonnie E. Jones and to this union one daughter was born, Jennifer. On Oct. 30, 2002, she married James E. Newell in Fairbury, Nebraska....
The funeral for Donald J. Smith, age 92 of Cawker City, was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, at the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Cawker City. Mr. Smith died Wednesday, May 10, at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit. Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer Chriestenson of Mankato and Janet Cochran of Cawker City; nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. A rosary was at 7 p.m. and visitation was from 5 p.m. until the rosary began Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Morrison House or Cawker City American Legion...
Elizabeth C. Eckles, age 89 of Weslaco, Texas, died Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Weslaco. She was born April 2, 1933, at Greeley, Colorado, to Norman H. and Olga C. (Carlson) Lyster. On June 27, 1954, she was married to John W. Eckles at Trinity Episcopal Church in Greeley, Colorado. Elizabeth was a charter member of Leisure Lovin' Sam's Camping Club, the Night Owls Extension Club, La Sertoma Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Pitch and Chatter Club in Benedict,...
Jerry Bargen, 77, of Nelson, died Saturday, at Omaha. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, at Nelson Cemetery....
Dolores Dee Herbek dies We are sad to announce that on April 29, 2023, we had to say goodbye to Dolores Dee Herbek (Deweese, Nebraska). She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard; and her siblings, Leonard Soucie, Edward Soucie and Arzella Vandewalle. She is survived by her children, Terrence (Susan), Theresa Lampmann (Nathan) and Timothy (Erica); her grandchildren, Turner, Grace, Calvin, Kate, Jack and Boston; and her siblings, Jerri Jarosik, Darrel Soucie and LeRoy Soucie. A funeral will be held at 4 p.m., on Saturday, May 27, at the Our...
Judy Kay Malmos, 78, of Superior, died May 5, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born to Orville and Vivene Morrow, June 2, 1944, in Norfolk, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. Judy graduated from O'Neill High School in 1962, and attended beauty school in Lincoln. She married the late Jim Cavanaugh on Sept. 13, 1963, in O'Neill. They lived together in Superior. To this union two daughters were born, Jodee and Jolene. On July 19, 1974, Judy...
Ruth Darlene Brumbaugh, 96, the daughter of Erma (Kaufman) and Henry A. Brooks, was born Dec. 12, 1926, on the farm south of Guide Rock. She died May 5, 2023, at the Heritage Care Center in Red Cloud. A lifelong resident of Webster County, Darlene received her formal education attending rural schools and graduated from the Guide Rock High School with the Class of 1944, with a certificate in normal training and then taught rural school in the Guide Rock area. Darlene was united in marriage with Hugh Eugene Brumbaugh on April 4, 1947, at her pare...
Robert L. "Bob" Pope was born on March 5, 1943, in Colby, Kansas, the son of Lawrence R. and Thersa I. (Wilson) Pope. He died on May 3, 2023, at the age of 80, in Mankato, Kansas. Bob graduated from Seldan (Kansas) High School. He was united in marriage to Sharon Greenberg. To this union three children were born. Robert and Sharon were later divorced. Bob worked as a semi truck driver, and for the Baalman family near Menlo, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Julie Pope; and...
Edith Marcele Marquart, the daughter of Vernon and June (Van Nuffel) Runyan, was born on April 29, 1948, in Concordia, Kansas. She died on May 4, 2023 at the Bryan LGH Medical Center West at Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 75 years and 5 days. Edie was one of eight children. She attended schools in Hardy, Belleville and Superior, where she later earned her GED. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church at Byron. On Aug. 20, 1983, she was united in marriage to Jerry Marquart at Bethany...
Jack Wayne Austin, the son of Leonard and Mary (Myers) Austin, was born on Nov. 2, 1939, in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. He died on May 2, 2023, at the Brodstone Healthcare at Superior, Nebraska at the age of 83 years and 6 months. Jack was a member of the Santa Paula Baptist Church in Santa Paula, California. On June 24, 1960, he was married to Judy Johnson at Santa Paula, California. He was a general aviation pilot for the FAA for many years. He was a Major in the army and served for 25 years in...
Hastings resident George L. Young, 84, died at home on May 6, 2023, with hospice, friends and family by his side. When George died, his family said he headed straight to the Kentucky Derby to watch it with his wife, mom and auntie. His graveside service with military honors by the Hastings Honor Guard will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 12, in Parkview Cemetery (Block Y) officiated by Pastor Kurt Coleman. Book signing will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be given...
