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Thelma J. Koester, 97, Lincoln, Neb., died Sunday, April 24, 2022 at High Plains Alzheimer's Special Care Center, Lincoln. Rosary was at 10 a.m., Monday, May 2, and Mass followed at 10:30 a.m., both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence, Neb., with Father Corey Harrison officiating. Burial was in St. Stephen Catholic Cemetery, Lawrence. A memorial has been established to be designated at a later date. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.mertenbutler mortuary. com....
Bernard James Skalka died peacefully on January 12, 2022, at the age of 85. He died at his home in Cypress, Calif., surrounded by family. Also known as Bernie and Bud, he was born on Dec. 3, 1936, in Fairfield, Neb., the oldest child of James Thomas Skalka and Anna Louise (Bednar) Skalka. He and his brother, Dennis, grew up on the family farm located two miles west of Deweese, Neb. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1954. He married Theresa Karmazin of Lawrence, Neb., in 1958, while...
Irene (Czirr) Dunbar died Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Perkins Pavilion in Hastings, Neb. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. All Faiths Funeral Home of Grand Island is serving the family. Irene Czirr was born June 22, 1936, in Hardy, Neb., to Walter and Mabel (Bucknell) Czirr. She grew up in Hardy with her two brothers, Alan and Evan. She graduated from Hardy High School. On April 17, 1955, Irene married Loren Dunbar. This union was blessed with three sons, Jerry, Dale, and...
Thomas Lee Buresh, the son of James and Mildred (Holmquist) Buresh, was born on April 15, 1951, in Davenport, Neb. He died on April 26, at the Bryan LGH Medical Center West at Lincoln, Neb., at the age of 71 years, and 11 days. Tom was engaged in farming and as an electrician living in the Oak and Davenport communities all his life. He was a member of the Goldwing Riders Association, and a board member of the Hebron Municipal Airport. He was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed his cars. He enjoyed...
James Dwight Ferebee, the son of Arbor and Helene (Goodrich) Ferebee, was born on Nov. 19, 1930, at the family home 2 1/2 miles north of Nelson, Neb., the same house he died in on April 27, 2022, at the age of 91. This was his wish. He attended Pleasant View Elementary School which was 1/2 miles north of the family farm. He told of checking traps in the winter on the way to school, and once in a while there would be a skunk in a trap. The teacher was none too happy with the odor. He graduated...
Elizabeth "Betty" Lee Donohoo, 98, of Longmont, Colo., died Sunday, April 17, 2022. Betty was born March 18, 1924, in Jewell, Kan. Betty was an only child, born to Lile and Ercilla Bevington on a farm northwest of Jewell. She is survived by her son Bob (Linda) Donohoo and cousin Billie Jean (Russell) Hart. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ercilla and Lile Bevington; son, Donald Ross Donohoo; ex-husband, Dale Donohoo; and cousin, Jack Hull. Betty went to country school through sixth...
John Roger Vergo, 84, a former Superior resident and Security National Bank officer, died April 17, 2022, Easter Sunday, in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was born Oct. 27, 1937, in Chapman, Neb., to John and Nell Vergo. He is survived by his brother, Ron (Marcia) Vergo; Lois Fullington; his children, Tami (Kenny) Nielsen, John (Dolores) Vergo and Steven (Kathie) Vergo; grandchildren, Jason (Jaime) Cipriani, Justin (Tiffney) Cipriani, John Ray (Michelle) Vergo , Tarah (Chris) Ruff, Tanya Vergo,...
Joan Simmelink White was born on July 1, 1930, in Jewell County, Kansas, to Glen and Agnes Simmelink. Joan died peacefully on April 20, 2022. Joan was the oldest of three children, Joan, Jean and Charles. Joan attended various country schools and graduated from Ionia High School in 1949. She started her first job as a receptionist at the local REA office. From there she was a dental assistant to Dr. Brown in Cawker City, Kan. From there, she took a job as a telephone operator in Beloit. In...
Maria Denise Etter-Collins, 66 of Athens, Ala., died Monday, March 28, 2022, at her residence. Denise was born on May 16, 1955, to Don and Dorothy Etter. Denise was a loving mother, sister, wife and friend to many. She was a hippie at heart and had a great love for her husband, good music and her puppy dogs. Her positive attitude and grace, even in the face of uncertainty will never be forgotten. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Etter; and siblings, Jeltery and Don Etter. Denise...
Marvin Dee Bergstrom, 87, died April 15, 2022, at Belleville Healthcare Center. He was born July 20, 1934, at Cuba, Kan., to Arvid and Ethel (Nolan) Bergstrom. Marvin entered the United States Army in 1956 and reported to training at Ft. Chaffee, Ark., and later stationed in Oakland, Calif., until he was honorably discharged in 1957. He then served in the Kansas National Guard for six additional years. Marvin married Marilyn Johnson on Sept. 23, 1955, at the Brantford Covenant Church. They started their married life north of Clifton. In 1957,...
Dale Edward Bohling was born to Emil and Herta (Schardt) Bohling on Sept. 13, 1930. He died April 8, 2022. Dale graduated from Davenport High School. He was drafted during the Korean War. When he was discharged, he came back to the area to farm. On May 8, 1961, he married Darlene Egbarts. They had two sons, Alan and Neil. Dale farmed and drove trucks. He also enjoyed bowling and a good pitch game. In July of 2020 Dale and Darlene moved into Meadowlark Heights. Later moved to Parkview Haven. Dale was preceded in death by his wife, his parents,...
Erna Clara Firley, 89, of Seward, died April 8, at Ridgewood Rehab in Seward. Erna was born Oct. 13, 1932, in Deshler to Friedrich Wilhelm and Ingeborg (Pederson) Kassebaum. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Nisley of Lincoln, Neb., and sons, Bradley Firley of Deshler, Michael Firley of Hillsdale, and Craig Firley of Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Her funeral was held at Abiding Word Lutheran Church in Deshler, on Wednesday, April 13. Inurnment was in Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Deshler....
Agnes Nora Werner 89, of Hebron, the daughter of Emil and Nora (Schnakenberg) Meyer was born Jan. 15, 1933, on a farm near Davenport. She died April 12, at her residence in Hebron. Agnes grew up attending school at Trinity Lutheran in Friedensau, through the eighth grade. She graduated from Deshler High School with the Class of 1950. She went on to further her education attending Lincoln General School of Nursing in Lincoln, Neb., and was pinned a registered nurse. She married Marvin Werner April 25, 1954, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in...
Joyce Elizabeth (Bowen) Malone was born on Dec. 27, 1947, in Deshler in a blizzard. Joyce was the youngest of four children. She went to school in Hebron and graduated in 1966. Joyce was a cosmetologist for 13 years. She married Terry Dean Malone on May 20, 1972. They had three children. Heather, Casey and LesLee. The family lived in Hastings for eight years until moving to Hebron in 1980. Joyce ran a daycare for several years. After she closed her daycare she was a cook at the care home in Hebron until she retired because of her health. Joyce...
Steven E. Delay, 77, was born August 31, 1944, in Hastings. Steven died Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Bryan-East Hospital in Lincoln, Neb. He attended Guide Rock Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1962. During his time in Guide Rock at his father’s grocery store, he dealt with putting his fingers into rotten potatoes and onions, cleaning up broken honey jars and dodging tropical spiders and snakes coming out of wooden banana crates. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in education in 1966 and a master of science degree in e...
Friends and relatives received word Monday of the death of Thelma Koester of Lincoln, Neb. She died Sunday, April 24. Her funeral will be Monday, May 2 with Rosary at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart church in Lawrence with Mass of Christian burial immediately following. Burial will be at St. Stephen’s cemetery and luncheon at the Sacred Heart church hall....
Logan John Roberts, the son of Timmie and Melissa (Druba) Roberts, was born on Jan. 31, 2008, in Superior, Neb. He died March 31, 2022, at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney, Neb., at the age of 14 years and 2 months. Logan was an eighth grader at Superior Public Schools. He was active in all the school sporting events, football, basketball, wrestling, track and field and was a quiz bowl and high honor roll student. His hobbies included fishing and playing video games. He loved hanging...
Roger E. Macklem died April 3. Roger was born in Homer, Neb., on Jan. 8, 1944, to Hurst and Eleanor (Belt) Macklem. He graduated from South Sioux City High School and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He married Joan Hunzeker on Dec. 1, 1973. He was a father to Curtis, Christopher, Cindy (Betka), Joy and Jon. He earned three degrees from the University of Nebraska. He was a science teacher, a college professor, a Nebraska state science consultant, a principal, and a superintendent of schools. Roger enjoyed golfing with friends,...
Dr. Carroll T. Moore, age 81, of Amarillo, Texas, died March 29, 2022, in Amarillo. Carroll Truett Moore was born Jan. 27, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas, to Truett and Pearl (Fawcett) Moore. He grew up in San Antonio and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1959. As a child, he was active in the Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended the University of Texas and graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1967. He was a member of the U.S. Army Medical Department. He married Danna Martin on...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Janet (Lilly) Reed, 87, died March 29, 2022, in the comfort of her home. She was born Nov. 8, 1934, in Belleville, the daughter of Jack and Agnes (Jen-sen) Lilly. She moved to California in 1942 where she was educated and lived throughout her childhood. Jackie graduated from Leuzinger High School, Hawthorne, Calif., in 1952. She married Reginald "Reggie" O. Reed in Quartzsite, Ariz., on Nov. 7, 1953, and returned to Kansas. Jackie, Reggie and family farmed in Republic...
Jacqueline Lea Wyatt, the daughter of Thomas and Eleanor (Karnatz) Duncan, was born on May 24, 1939, in Nelson, Neb. She died on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital at Superior, Neb., at the age of 82 years, 10 months, 6 days. Jackie attended kindergarten in Clay Center, Neb., then the rest of her years at Superior graduating from Superior High School. She was a 25-year member of the Baptist Church in Superior, being baptized by the Rev. Crandall. She was married to...
Linda Louise (Louie) Saunders, daughter of Arthur Melvin Youngblood II and Louise (Grueber) Youngblood was born March 6, 1949, at Deshler, Neb. She died on March 30, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas at the age of 73. After graduating from high school, she attended and graduated from Doane College, Crete, Neb., with a bachelor's of arts degree in elementary education. She was an elementary school teacher for 42 years, teaching every grade from K to 5, between the Superior, Neb.,...
Hastings resident Okha Kohmetscher, 69, died Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at her home. Her funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings. Burial was at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be given to Morrison Cancer Center, Hastings, Neb. Okha was born July 7, 1952, in Yangpyong-Kun, Kyonggi-do, South Korea to Yon Sok Yi and Yong Mun Chin. She married Carl J. Kohmetscher on July 20, 1979, in Seoul, South Korea. Okha worked at Good Samaritan Village...
James Rex Freeman, 95, died Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Nicol Home, Glasco, Kan., where he resided since May 2021. Rex was the eldest child born to James Daniel and Irma Blanche Bennett Freeman on the family farm northeast of Mankato on Dec. 2, 1926. He was baptized and became a member of the Christian Church of Mankato in 1960. He attended country schools and graduated from Mankato High School in 1944. Rex was drafted into the United States Navy in June 1945; serving overseas on the USS...
Terry Lee McCutcheon was born Oct. 28, 1955, in Superior, Neb., to Lorna (Wilton) and Richard "Dick" McCutcheon, and an older sister, Wendy, who never stopped pestering him. He died March 27, 2022, while surrounded by his family at his home. Terry spent his younger years growing up in Colorado. His love for the mountains and elk hunting stayed with him all through his life, and he always rooted for his Denver Broncos. In 1969, his family moved back to Kansas and began farming with his grandad,...
