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Jacqueline Lee Davis, 69, of Kenesaw, Nebraska, died March 22, in Grand Island after a 7-year battle with lymphoma. She was born on April 22, 1953, in Topeka, Kansas to Clifton Earl and Helen Mae (Beez- ley) Wehrman. Jackie graduated from Nelson High School in 1971 and attended Kearney State College, graduating with a degree in education. In 1982, Jackie married Tom Davis. She worked as an elementary teacher, an art teacher and a media specialist retiring in 2015. Her career took her to several...
Dennis M Way, husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa joined his loved ones, granddaughter Haley and his parents in heaven on June 24, 2023 in Superior, Nebraska. Dennis was born in Beloit, Kansas, on July 13, 1939, to Milo Way and Mabel West and was a Superior High School 1957 graduate. He was united in marriage to Sharon McNitt on June 8, 1958, in Republic, Kansas. To this union three daughters were born: Sheila, Shelley and Stacey. They later divorced. He worked at the Superior Animal Hospital for several years prior to starting his caree...
Mary Ruth Woerner, 94, of Lenexa, Kansas, died on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Mary Ruth was born on July 16, 1928, in Concordia, the daughter of William and Dr. Ruth Patrick Spiegel. She grew up in Jewell County. Mary Ruth was an accomplished pianist and taught lessons in her home for more than 50 years. After graduating from Formoso High School in 1944, she went to Boston to study piano at the New England Conservatory of Music, and then returned to Kansas to finish her degree at the Kansas City...
Ross Andrew Gilchrist wasthe author of the Encyclopedia of Men’s Clothes and creator of the website AskAndyAboutClothes.com, the most popular website in the world for men’s clothing advice. He was born in Kingman, Kansas, to Kathleen Marie and Harold Ross Gilchrist, Dec. 8, 1943. He graduated from Kingman High School and earned two degrees – sociology and journalism from Kansas State University. He married Malinda Rose Crispin in 1969. Both were sociology majors at Kansas State University. He worked in advertising for several years begin...
Kenneth John Hubl, "Charmin" Chuck," 69, Lawrence, Nebraska, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings. He left his Nuckolls County farm for greener pastures in heaven. Rosary was at 9:30 a.m., Monday, June 19, and Mass followed at 10 a.m., both at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Lawrence, Nebraska, with Father Jamie Hottovy officiating. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Lawrence. There was no viewing or visitation as his wishes were to be cremated. Memorials m...
JoAnn C. (Meyer) Kottmeyer was born Aug. 2,1940, in Minden, Nebraska to Martha (Hubert) Meyer (1912 - 2004) and John W. Meyer (1910 - 2011). To this union two children were born, Roger H. (1938- ) and JoAnn. JoAnn was baptized, confirmed, and married at Fredericksburg Lutheran Church near Minden. She attended first grade at Minden Public School, second grade at District 44 rural school, and grades 3 through 12 at Upland Public Schools. JoAnn graduated high school in 1958 as the valedictorian of...
Loren Leon Remus, Glen Elder, Kansas, died June 17, 2023. Loren was doing what he enjoyed, checking his cow and calves at the home place. Loren was born Dec. 3, 1962, at the Community Hospital in Beloit, Kansas, to Shirley (Colson) and Doyle Remus. He was the second of three children. He attended Glen Elder Elementary K through 5; finished grades 6 through 12 and graduated in the Beloit Class of 1981. He attended Hutchinson Community College receiving an associate's degree in agriculture....
Donn Howard Crilly M.D. was born to Howard and Lenore (nee Hagel) Crilly at Lincoln, Nebraska, on May 7, 1927. The Crillys moved to Superior when Donn was nine years old as his father became the editor and publisher of The Superior Express. Donn graduated from Superior High School in 1945 and from there went into the military. After his discharge, Donn pursued a formal education starting at Doane College, the University of Nebraska Medical School, and subsequently completed a residency at the...
Shirley Ann Carlton, 87, of Wichita Falls, Texas, joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 19, 2023. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. today (Thursday, June 22), at Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 23, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dale Snyder officiating. Interment will follow at Crestview Memorial Park. Shirley was born on May 13, 1936, in Mitchell County, Kansas, to the late Lyle...
Melvin Joe Hajny died at Hebron, Nebraska, on June 8, 2023, at the age of 74 years and 1 day. Melvin was born on June 7, 1949, at Red Cloud, to Nolin Hajny and Lorna (Underwood) Hajny. He graduated from Esbon, Kansas, with the Class of 1967. Melvin enlisted in the United States Navy on Aug. 18, 1967, to May 10, 1971. He served in Vietnam. Melvin worked as a diesel mechanic for many years and worked for Jewell County for a time. Mel's hobbies were woodworking, fishing, deer and coon hunting,...
I, Izabella Phoenix Eckhardt, graced the world with my essence on Jan. 16, 2004. My first name, Izabella, means God's promise, and my middle name, Phoenix, is a mythical creature that I considered to be my warrior spirit animal. In the hardest moments of my life, I would rise up from the ashes of my challenging circumstances by focusing on faith, hope and better things to come. Now is no different, after an epic 19ish years, on June 8, 2023, I rose up and danced into the arms of my Savior after...
Clyde Jr. Wilson, affectionately known as Jr., died peacefully on June 6, 2023, in Beloit, Kansas, after a lingering illness. Born on April 21, 1930, in Denver, Colorado, Clyde was the third child of Clyde Harold Wilson and Ora May Keatley. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who will be remembered for his handy, courageous and generous nature. Clyde’s life was marked by his strong sense of duty and service to his country. He enlisted in the military and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army after s...
Irene Rose Barfknecht, the oldest of four daughters born to Henry and Dora (Siemers) Hashage, was born on May 15, 1930, on a farm west of Nelson, Nebraska. She died June 1, 2023, at the Brodstone Healthcare hospital in Superior, Nebraska, at the age of 93 years and 17 days.Irene attended Rising Valley and Mt. Hope rural schools and graduated from Nelson High School in 1947. She was employed by Lincoln Telephone Company from 1948 to 1954 and by The Superior Express for nearly 52 years, from...
Mary LaVerne Herbek, 96, of Hastings died June 2. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 this morning (Thursday) at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in Deweese with Father Jamie Hottovy celebrating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery near Lawrence. Apfel Funeral Home, Hastings, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Parish or Our Lady of Assumption Parish. Online condolences may be directed to www.apfelfuneralhome. com. Mary LaVerne was born Aug. 11, 1926, to Joseph and Mary...
Linda Coleen Wyatt, 70 of Bayfield CO., formerly of Hardy, died unexpectedly May 7 prior to scheduled knee surgery at St. Lukes Hospital in Lakewood, Co. She was Born August 9, 1952, at Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior to John and Freda (Gray) Powell. Linda attended Rosemound, (a one room country school) and Republic Grade School in Kansas; before transferring and graduating from Superior High School. Linda moved to Bayfield in April, 1993 where she met the love of her life, Ross...
Loreen Faye Bird, the first daughter of Cecil Russell and Irene (Bisbee) Figgins, was born April 10, 1934, on a farm southwest of Northbranch. She died Oct. 20, 2022, at the Heritage Care Center in Red Cloud. She attended the Walnut country school and completed her formal education attending the Burr Oak High School and graduated with the Class of 1952. She was united in marriage with Donald Eugene Bird on June 15, 1952, at her parents’ home. Following their marriage she and Don moved to Plainville. Loreen was employed at the Plainville R...
Karis Valjean Kuhlmann of Chester, the son of Charles and Ella (Weers) Kuhlmann was born on a farm near Chester on Dec. 1, 1937. He died June 1 at his home near Chester. He attended a country school and graduated from Chester High School in 1955. He joined the United States Navy June 30, 1955, and was honorably discharged with a good conduct medal Nov. 21, 1958. Karis married Shirley Gehle on Sept. 12, 1959. This union was blessed with three children. Karis managed and worked at Hill Oil Company in Chester. He also worked in construction....
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...
