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Eileen (Schiermeyer) Weber of Adams died Jan. 19, 2022, at the age of 93 years and 5 months. Eileen was born near Superior, Neb., on Aug. 25, 1928, to W.J. (Bill) and Martha (Grummert) Schiermeyer. She graduated from Nelson High School in 1946. On April 18, 1959, Eileen was married to her husband of 61 years, Alvin G. Weber; they raised three children. Eileen taught country school near Oak, Neb., was employed by Hested's in Superior, worked as a telephone operator and at State Farm Insurance in...
Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia (just across the river from Washington D. C.) consists of 639 acres of land that at one time belonged to the wife of Robert E. Lee, who was a great-grandchild of George and Martha Washington. At the present time there are more than 400,000 graves at this location. Last week Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, Arlington became the final resting place of former Nuckolls County resident and Lawrence native, Lt. Col. Marion Alphonse Ostdiek, retired, and...
Ronald G. “Ron” Pohlmeier, 81, of Plattsmouth, Neb., died Thursday, Jan. 13,at the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, Neb. He was born in Chehalis, Wash., on June 8, 1940, to George and Dorothy (Theer) Pohlmeier. Ron was raised in Lawrence before moving to Plattsmouth his junior year along with his eight siblings. He graduated from Plattsmouth High School in 1959. Ron attended vocational school to study carpentry which led him to a career in the construction industry. He was united in marriage at Holy Rosary Church to Sharon Miller on Aug...
William (Bill) J. Hofstetter, 68, Lawrence, Neb. died Thursday, Jan. 13, in Hastings, surrounded by his loving wife and children. A rosary was held at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 17,and Mass was at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 18, both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence, with Father Corey Harrison officiating. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Lawrence. Visitation was from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 17, with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Visitation Chapel, Lawrence. A...
Rose Marie Janda, 100, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 at Westfield Quality Care, Aurora, Neb. Rosary will be at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 21, and Mass will be at 10:30 a.m.,Saturday, Jan. 22, both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence, Neb., with Father Corey Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Lawrence. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 21, at the Lawrence Visitation Chapel, Lawrence. Memorials can be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Private condolences may be sent to the family at...
Fawna Fairy, third child of Ralph E. Arasmith and Ida Joy (Colson) Arasmith was born April 14, 1933, in Brownscreek Township, Jewell County Kansas, and died Jan. 12, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center at the age of 88 years. She was educated at a rural school, Jewell Elementary, and she graduated from Jewell High School in 1951. In 1953, she earned a 60-hour teaching certificate at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kan. Education continued throughout her life by taking special classes,...
Karen LaRay Hancock died Jan. 13, 2022, concluding a battle with cancer. The viewing was held Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud, Neb. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m., today, Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Esbon Community Church, followed by a lunch at the Esbon Community Center. Pastor Rod Rose will be officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Home Cemetery, Esbon. Stanley Lingreen and Wilma Lingreen welcomed Karen Luray Lingreen to the family at Saint Rose Hospital in...
Leonard P. "Pee Wee" Royer, the son of Glenn Earl Royer and Viola Marie "Dot" (Pritts) Royer, was born Jan. 5, 1930, in Daykin, Neb. He died Jan. 12, 2022, at the age of 92 years, 7 days. Leonard grew up in Daykin and Davenport, Neb. He moved with his family at an early age to Republic, Kan. He graduated from Republic High School in 1948. Following his schooling, he began work at Jim Lewis Motors in Belleville, Kan., as a mechanic. He attended and graduated from refrigeration trade school in...
Stephen Willis Heitmann was born on Nov. 30, 1955, in Superior, Neb., to Lavern and Verla (Kettelhut) Heitmann. He died Jan. 11, 2022, at Thayer County Health Services at age 66. He was baptized on Dec. 25, 1955, and confirmed on Oct. 25, 1970, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Byron, Neb. His confirmation verse was 1 Samuel 12:24. Steve grew up on the family farm, attending school and graduating from Byron High School in 1974. He was a sports enthusiast, playing football, basketball, and running...
Arcele L. Simpson of Red Cloud, died Sunday, at the Heritage Care Center, in Red Cloud. Her funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Red Cloud. Burial will be in the Red Cloud Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home of Red Cloud is in charge of the arrangements....
Betty J. Ronnau, 88, died Sunday, Jan, 9, 2022 at her home in Lexington. She was born June 21, 1933, in Webster County, Neb. to Vern and Pauline (Reeve) Kiehl. She attended school in the Guide Rock area and graduated in 1950. She was united in marriage to Darrel D. Giger on June 17, 1950, in Guide Rock. To this union two sons were born, Larry and Garry. She then worked as a nurse's aid until Darrel entered the service. The couple lived in California until he was discharged. They then lived in Pe...
Bonnie Marie (Siebenneicher) Thompson, 72, daughter of Eugene and Vera Jean (Koerwitz) Siebenneicher, was born on Aug. 4, 1949, in Deshler, Neb. Bonnie died Jan. 8, in Hebron. Bonnie was united in marriage to Stanley Thompson on Sept. 14, 1968, at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Deshler, for 53 years. Bonnie worked at Deshler Market, Reinke’s and cleaned houses. When she was in high school, she taught Sunday School. Bonnie was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Deshler. Bonnie enjoyed time with her family, camping, fishing and p...
Christopher John Eitzmann was born April 1, 1977, in Belleville, Kan. to Scott and Connie Eitzmann. He was the eldest of five siblings. He spent his childhood in Byron, Neb., on a family farm. He loved his upbringing and felt comforted by his small community, which he thought of as an extended family. He was a doting older brother and he cherished his role as protector for his younger siblings. As Chris grew on the farm, so did his love for the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping,...
Hastings resident Virgil Eugene Eitzmann, 76, died Saturday, Jan. 8, at his home. His funeral will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 14, at First St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Joel Rem-mers officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. with family present 5 to 7 p.m., today (Thursday) at the funeral home and one hour prior to service at the church. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later...
Carl R. Figgins, 76, of Mankato died Sunday, Jan. 9. He was born Feb. 24, 1945, to Cecil and Gladys (Bisbee) Figgins. Survivors include his wife, Karen; daughter, Jennifer Harris and her husband, Elliott, of Salina; and grandchildren, Lauren, Andrew and Logan. A funeral is planned for March. Memorials are requested to the Carl Figgins Scholarship, the Burr Oak Community Center or Jewell County Food Pantry. They may be sent in care of Melby Mortuary, Mankato....
Arlen L. Lunzmann, son of John Lunzmann and Edna (Peters) Lunzmann was born Nov. 16, 1933, at Byron, Neb. He died Jan. 3, at Republic County Hospital, Belleville, at the age of 88. Arlen grew up in rural Byron, and attended school in the Byron school district. He was confirmed on June 20, 1948, by Pastor Krause. He was a life long member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, rural Byron. He assisted his parents in the farm operation in his early years. Later he farmed the family farm and was a lifetime...
Jerry Norman Divel was born to Doris (Jarvis) and Rex Divel on July 10, 1947. He died Jan. 8, 2022. Jerry was raised on the family farm south of Jewell. He graduated from Jewell High School in 1965. Jerry leaves four children: Leith (Amy) Divel, Todd (Shanda) Divel, Zachary Divel, and Molly (Cole) Brown. He also leaves grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Gary Divel and Leon Divel; and his sister, Judy Burchett. Cremation is planned and services will be announced at a later date....
Joyce E. Ritter, 93, died Thursday, Jan. 6. She was born to Henry and Maude (Bassett) Keller on July 7, 1928, rural Lebanon, Kan. On May 19, 1946, she married Boyd Ritter. She managed and worked for Pete's Restaurant in Smith Center for a few years in the 1960s. She was a homemaker and worked hard on the family farm. Survivors include sons, Gary and wife Kathy of Hill City, S.D.; Larry and wife Linda of Custer, S.D., and daughter, Tonja Westerman and husband Larry of Kensington, Kan.; sisters, L...
Herbert Charles Alley, age 77, of Frankfort, Kan., died, Monday, Dec. 6. He was born Nov. 8, 1944, at the family home near Bancroft, Kan., the son of Charles and Lois (Cordon) Alley. Herbert attended grade school at Bancroft and graduated high school at Wetmore. After graduation, he lived for awhile with his aunt, Rowena, and uncle, Ellis McKnight, a doctor, at Alma, Kan. He worked as an orderly at the care home there. He then attended one year at Highland Community College and one semester at...
Mike Oglevie, 74, of Ellenton, Fla., formerly of Columbus, Neb., died Jan. 1, at his home, surrounded by his loving family after an unexpected, brief battle with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). A small gathering was held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 4,at Skyway Memorial Funeral Home. Palmetto, Fla. A celebration of life will be held at Highland Park Church in Columbus, Neb., tentatively planned for April 30. Mike was born April 27, 1947, in Superior, Neb., to Gene and Darlene (McNichols) Oglevie....
Steven Lee Clabaugh, 72, died Jan. 2, at Parkview Haven in Deshler. He was the oldest child of Lee and Charlotte Clabaugh, born on August 20,1949, in Nelson, Neb. Steve was baptized and confirmed in the United Methodist Church in Nelson. He grew up in Nelson, attending school at Nelson Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1968. He went on to further his education at Parks School of Business in Denver, Colo. Steve met his wife, Jodene Lyon, (of Merna, Neb.) while living in Denver. They...
Alvin Donald (Don) McLean, 98, formerly of Burr Oak, died Monday, Dec. 27, at the Smith Center Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Tees, Alberta, Canada on May 15, 1923, to Robert John and Sarah McLean. Don was united in marriage to Elva Frances Roesti on Aug. 4, 1943, near their home in Alberta, Canada. This union was blessed with five children: Gwendolyn Ann, Richard Alvin, Karen Jean, Donna Lee and Dixie Louise. In 1948 Don, Elva and the two oldest children moved from Tees,...
Lois Marlene Mueller Watts, 83, was born to Edward Mueller and Naomi Rathbun Mueller on Jan. 29, 1938, on the family farm near Nelson, Neb. She died Dec. 23, at her home in Camarillo, Calif. In her youth, Lois was active on the farm, participated in 4-H, and worshiped at Salem Lutheran Church where she was confirmed in 1951. She graduated from Nelson High School in 1956 and continued her education at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, earning a bachelors of arts in child education in 1960....
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Sprinkle of Omaha, died Dec. 26, in Omaha surrounded by her nieces. Betty Ann and her husband, Jim, were married for 38 years. They were married on July 3,1958, and lived in Kansas City. Betty Ann was an avid sports fan of the University of Kansas Jayhawks basketball team, Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. She would also join her sister Marguerite in cheering for the Green Bay Packers. Betty Ann was born and raised in Superior, Neb., and graduated from Superior...
Beverly Louise Kindler was born Oct. 29, 1930, on a farm near Esbon, Kan. She died in Smith Center on Jan. 2. She was the daughter of Edna (Willson) and Glenn E. Kindler. She attended a one room school house during her grade school years and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1948. Beverly grew up participating in 4-H which led to her professional desire of becoming a home economist. She attended Kansas State University graduating with a bachelor of science degree in home economics in 1952....
