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Marcella Maria Kniep, 94, of Byron, died March 1, at Parkview Haven in Deshler, Neb. She was born May 23, 1927, on the family farm near Byron to Henry and Edna Peters. She attended school until the eighth grade at St. Johns Lutheran Church. She was united in marriage Oct. 5, 1947, to LaVern A. Kniep by Pastor K. J. Graf. They made their home northwest of Byron where they raised their children, Paul and Margie. Along with the daily life of being a farm wife, she developed an talent of creating cakes for all occasions. She became known as the...
Norma Belle Bargen, the daughter of Thomas P. and Estella Harkins McKeown, was born on May 4, 1926, on a farm near Webber, Kan. She died March 4, at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital at Superior, at the age of 95 years, 10 months. Norma was a Superior High School graduate. She was a 75-year member of the Salem Lutheran Church and was employed at the Nuckolls County ASCS office in Nelson until her retirement. She was united in marriage to Donald Bargen on Oct. 19, 1947, at the Methodist Church in...
James (Jim) Rial Decker was born Sept. 4, 1946, in Denver, Colo., to his parents, James Edward and Beverly (Schwab) Decker. He died March 3, 2022 at Mary Lanning Hospital, Hastings, surrounded by his family. Jim's parents were divorced when he was very young with Jim living with his mother in Denver during the school year and spending the summers with his dad. The courts let him decide where he wanted to live when he was 12, and he chose his dad. He never saw his mother again. Jim attended Burr...
A funeral honoring the life of Vicki Morehead, 43, is planed for 2:30 Saturday afternoon at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Hopkins will officiate. Burial will be in the Nelson Cemetery. Visitation is from to 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home....
Carl R. Figgins, age 76, succumbed to his 18 month battle with pancreatic cancer on Jan. 9, 2022, surrounded by his loving family in Mankato, Kan. Carl was born at the family home on Feb. 24, 1945, to Cecil R. and Gladys Irene (Bisbee) Figgins. He graduated from Burr Oak High School in 1963 and attended Hutchinson Community College. Carl was united in marriage to Karen Garman on March 30, 1968, at the Baptist Church in Mankato. To this union a daughter, Jennifer, was born. Carl enlisted in the National Guard in November of 1965 and was...
Dorothy Buescher Funeral March 5 The funeral was held Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Sacred Heart parish church for Dorothy L. Buescher, lifelong area resident of the Lawrence area. Dorothy was born Sept. 15, 1927 and died Feb. 25, 2022. The service was started with a Rosary led by Mrs. Vernon Himmelberg. The Mass of Christian Burial was concelebrated by Pastor, Reverend Corey Harrison, Rev. Bernie Kimminau and Rev. Michael McCabe. Assisting with the service were: Deacon Duane Karman Lector; the Reading were given Dorothy’s sons: Gary, Doug and...
Dorothy L. Buescher, 94, of Lawrence, Neb., died on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, at her current residence at Gramercy Hill in Lincoln, Neb. Rosary will be at 10 a.m., Satur- day, March 5, and Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence, Neb., with Father Corey Harrison officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Lawrence. There will be no viewing or visitation as her wishes were to be cremated. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Sacred Heart...
Bruce E. Marihugh, age 64, died Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the Salina Regional Medical Center, Salina, Kan. Bruce E. Marihugh was born on Dec. 2, 1957, in Law-rence, Kan., to Robert and Esther (Warner) Marihugh. Bruce was a 1976 graduate of Esbon High School, Esbon, Kan. He also attended Kansas State University and University of Kansas. He married Carol Ann. She preceded him in death. He was a member of the Abate Motorcycle Group. Bruce enjoyed riding motorcycles, building motorcycles and...
Keith Lyn Barry, the son of Leo and Ruby (Biltoft) Barry, was born Nov. 11, 1956, in Superior, Neb. He died Feb. 21, 2022. at the CHI St. Francis Hospital at Grand Island, Neb., at the age of 65 years, 3 months, 10 days. Keith attended school at Lovewell until it closed then completed his education at Courtland High School. He married Jocelyn Mohler on Jan. 28, 1978. To this union two sons were born, Blake and Phil. They later divorced. He was united in marriage to Robin Sloggett on Dec. 21,...
Funeral arrangements are pending at press time at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior for Keith Barry, 65. Born Nov. 11, 1956, he died Feb. 21, 2022....
Colton Alan Koch died Feb. 7, 2022 in Mankato. He was born Aug. 27, 1994, to Michelle Hammer and Kevin Koch. Colton was an energetic child, sometimes even a little mischievous. Colton visited many summers during his early years at his grandparents' farm and later attended elementary school in Hutchinson. In 2009, Colton traveled a path that brought him to the home of Bob and Linda Gibson in Kensington. Colton graduated from Thunder Ridge High School in 2013. He worked several jobs during his...
Dewey Frederick Gillett, longtime Leavenworth, Kan., veterinarian, died on Feb. 7, 2022, from complications following surgery for a broken hip. He was born June 4, 1934, in Harrison Township, Jewell County Kan., near Burr Oak, to Elton I. and Jessie Mae (Korb) Gillett. While growing up, Dewey worked on the family wheat farm and registered Angus rRanch. He graduated from Burr Oak High School in 1952. On Feb. 14, 1954, he married Donna R. Pittam in Superior, Neb. Dewey had a lifelong love of animals. He graduated from Kansas State University...
Faryl Marlene McDill Lange was born on Sept. 19, 1932, northwest of Mankato, Kan., to Raymond Alma McDill and Ruth May Underwood McDill. She died Feb. 20, at the Jewell County Hospital ISB, Mankato, at the age of 89 years. Faryl was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Paul Lange on Dec. 12, 2021; parents, grandparents; grandson Christopher Alyn Railsback; and sister-in-law, Eilene McDill. Faryl attended school in Mankato except for her third and fourth grades at Enterprise District 26 in Limestone Township. She graduated from Mankato...
Hastings resident, Jerome L. "Jerry" Tillemans Jr., 60, died Monday, Feb. 14, at CHI Health-St. Francis, Grand Island, following an accident. Rosary will be 10:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at St. Michael's Catholic Church with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 9 to 10:30 a.m., prior to the rosary at the church. Memorials may be given to the family for burial expenses. Private...
Shirley M. Gunn, 85, daughter of Herbert Smith and Hazel (Hammond) Smith, was born May 21, 1936, at Belleville. She died Feb. 6, at Republic County Hospital, Belleville. Shirley graduated from Belleville High School in 1954. She was united in marriage to Robert L. Gunn on Aug. 21, 1954. To this union two children were born, Belinda and James. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Republic, and MNO Bridge Club. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was employed as city clerk of Republic for more than 30 years. She was a...
(The following obituary was read at Bonnie Newell's funeral held Tuesday.) With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Bonnie Newell, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on Feb. 10, 2022. She left her earthly life while sleeping peacefully at the Jewell County Hospital ISB in Mankato, Kan. She was in her 88th year. Bonnie was born on May 17, 1933, in Glen Elder, Kan., to Dwight and Ethel (Margreiter) Timbers. She graduated from Glen Elder...
Mildred Louise (Erickson) Russell, 90, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died surrounded by her family at home on Feb. 10, 2022. The daughter of Edward and Esther (Anderson) Erickson, she was the youngest of 12 children, and was born Nov. 16, 1931, near Courtland. Mildred graduated from Courtland High School in 1949. Mildred was united in marriage to Carl Chester Russell on April 1, 1951. They enjoyed 67 years together. Chester died in January 2019. They were blessed...
Lance Richard Fuller died Friday, Feb. 11, in Lincoln, Neb. at the age of 57. Lance was born February 17, 1964 to Larry and Mary (Leitner) Fuller in Hastings. He graduated from Superior High School in 1982 and Kearney State College (University of Nebraska at Kearney) in 1987. Lance married Joanie Paloucek in 1988. They are the parents of two children: Lanny and Alli and the grandparents of Audra. After graduating from college, Lance went on to earn his master's degree from the University of...
Betha Diane Dauner, 70, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born on April 24, 1951, in Pratt to Lothair and Carol (Pride) Dauner. Betha graduated from Skyline High School in 1969. She attended and graduated from Pratt Community College and then went on to graduate with a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from Kansas University. She started in the physical therapy department at Pratt Regional Medical Center and was the chief physical therapist. She also worked...
Sheila Korb, the daughter of Willis and Nora (Meford) Armstrong was born March 8, 1938, at Guide Rock, Neb. She died Friday, Feb. 11, at the Good Samaritan Center in Superior, Neb. Sheila was united in marriage to Donald Korb; this union was blessed with six children, three sons and three daughters. Sheila was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Sheila liked to sew and enjoyed crocheting. Sheila found time to visit with friends and family, she was a friend to all. She was...
Joseph Henry Dittmer was born to William and Frieda (Fangmeyer) Dittmer, on May 16, 1933. He became a child of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on June 4, 1933 by the Rev. Lentz of St. John's Lutheran Church, Byron, Neb. After being instructed in the Word of God, he was confirmed in 1947 by the Rev. Krause. His confirmation verse was John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." Joe...
Hastings, Nebraska resident, and Lawrence native, Jerome William Kolbet died Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney. Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, Feb. 8, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings. Burial with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard was in Parkview Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Hastings Catholic Schools Foundation. Jerome was born July 12, 1925, in Lawrence, Neb., to William J. and Magdalena (Schumm) Kolbet....
Delmer Lee Meyer, 74, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 at his home in Concordia. Delmer was born on April 23, 1947, to Elmer J. and Madeline (Christensen) Meyer in Superior, Neb. He grew up on a farm near Bostwick. He attended elementary school at Bostwick and graduated from Superior High School. He furthered his education at Central Community College in Hastings, Nebraska graduating with a degree in auto body repair. After graduation he worked in the auto body repair field and then in agriculture re...
Shirley Fay Snider was born to Andrew Schuetz and Fay Crotinger in Great Bend, Kan., on Feb. 28, 1931. She died Jan. 29, 2022. Proceeding her in death were her parents; her brother, Glen Schuetz (Dorothy); and sister, Margaret Kottwitz (Harold). She is survived by her sister, Lou Ann Millard (John) of Overland Park, Kan.; her children: Tim (Rita) Snider of Derby Kan., Pete (Mildred) Snider of Milford, N.H., and Deborah (David) Warne of Mankato; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren....
Delilah Marie Pate, the daughter of Urdia (Rogers) and Jack Benjamin, was born Nov. 23, 1953, in Colby, Kan. She died unexpectedly Feb. 2, 2022, at her home in Esbon, Kan. Delilah grew up in Selden, Dresden and Oakley, Kan. In 1964, she moved to Burr Oak, where she completed her formal education and graduated with the Class of 1971. She was united in marriage with Eldon Pate on Nov. 11, 1972, in Esbon. This union was blessed with three children. Delilah and Eldon made their home in Jewell County where she was actively involved in their...
