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| 1151 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, April 30, 2002- COLUMBUS -- Elvera Rosalie Stohr, 79, of Columbus, died Sunday, April 28, 2002, at Bryan LGH Hospital-East Campus Lincoln. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with the Rev. Roland Jank officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus. Mrs. Stohr was born Dec. 12, 1922, at rural Columbus to Emil and Anna Rosalie (Wurdeman) Hake. She married Arthur Stohr on June 27, 1953 in Columbus. She worked at Dale Electronics in the shipping department. She was a member of the church and the Evening Guild at the church. She was a past member of the Couple's Club and a member of the Widow's Club at the church. She lived in the Platte Center and Columbus area all of her life. Survivors include two sons, Keith Stohr of Columbus and Mark Stohr of Lincoln; two brothers, Clarence Hake and Helmuth (Letha) Hake, all of Columbus; two sisters, Edna (Harold) Mohlman of Platte Center and Luetta Mohr of Lincoln. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, April 30, 2002- COLUMBUS -- Elvera Rosalie Stohr, 79, of Columbus, died Sunday, April 28, 2002, at Bryan LGH Hospital-East Campus Lincoln. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with the Rev. Roland Jank officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus. Mrs. Stohr was born Dec. 12, 1922, at rural Columbus to Emil and Anna Rosalie (Wurdeman) Hake. She married Arthur Stohr on June 27, 1953 in Columbus. She worked at Dale Electronics in the shipping department. She was a member of the church and the Evening Guild at the church. She was a past member of the Couple's Club and a member of the Widow's Club at the church. She lived in the Platte Center and Columbus area all of her life. Survivors include two sons, Keith Stohr of Columbus and Mark Stohr of Lincoln; two brothers, Clarence Hake and Helmuth (Letha) Hake, all of Columbus; two sisters, Edna (Harold) Mohlman of Platte Center and Luetta Mohr of Lincoln. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church. | Hake, Elvera Rosalie (I4862)
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| 1152 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, April 30, 2006- Doris Oeltjen, 91, of Madison, Nebraska, formerly of Norfolk, Nebraska died Saturday, April 29, 2006 at the Countryside Home in Madison. The funeral service will be Tuesday, May 2, 10:30 A.M. at the St. John's Lutheran Church, (N. 13th St. & Benjamin) in Norfolk with Rev. Neal Mather officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Creston, Nebraska. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the church with a family prayer service at 10:15 A.M. Doris Oeltjen was born September 8, 1914 in LeGrande, California to Bob and Minnie (Bridges) Maw. Doris graduated from Creston High School. On November 11, 1936, Doris married Elmer Oeltjen in Creston. They lived on a farm north of Creston until Elmer passed away in 1966. Doris moved to Norfolk and worked as a secretary at the Norfolk Jr. College until her retirement. Doris enjoyed traveling and Nebraska football. Doris is survived by: Daughter - Faye (Jim) Schwartz of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Son - Bill (Jean) Oeltjen of Columbus, NE Son - Ray (Jan) Oeltjen of Hillsboro, OR 5 - Grandchildren 6 - Great Grandchildren Brother - Virgil Maw Brother - Don Maw Sister - Virginia Hieb Sister - Ardith Greenquist Sister - Lois Meredith Doris was preceded in death by: Parents - Bob & Minnie Maw Husband - Elmer Oeltjen Granddaughter - Nicole Oeltjen 5 - Brothers 3 - Sisters [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, April 30, 2006- Doris Oeltjen, 91, of Madison, Nebraska, formerly of Norfolk, Nebraska died Saturday, April 29, 2006 at the Countryside Home in Madison. The funeral service will be Tuesday, May 2, 10:30 A.M. at the St. John's Lutheran Church, (N. 13th St. & Benjamin) in Norfolk with Rev. Neal Mather officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Creston, Nebraska. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the church with a family prayer service at 10:15 A.M. Doris Oeltjen was born September 8, 1914 in LeGrande, California to Bob and Minnie (Bridges) Maw. Doris graduated from Creston High School. On November 11, 1936, Doris married Elmer Oeltjen in Creston. They lived on a farm north of Creston until Elmer passed away in 1966. Doris moved to Norfolk and worked as a secretary at the Norfolk Jr. College until her retirement. Doris enjoyed traveling and Nebraska football. Doris is survived by: Daughter - Faye (Jim) Schwartz of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Son - Bill (Jean) Oeltjen of Columbus, NE Son - Ray (Jan) Oeltjen of Hillsboro, OR 5 - Grandchildren 6 - Great Grandchildren Brother - Virgil Maw Brother - Don Maw Sister - Virginia Hieb Sister - Ardith Greenquist Sister - Lois Meredith Doris was preceded in death by: Parents - Bob & Minnie Maw Husband - Elmer Oeltjen Granddaughter - Nicole Oeltjen 5 - Brothers 3 - Sisters Original individual @I00515@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I2552@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) | Maw, Doris (I8700)
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| 1153 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, April 6, 2005- ALBION - Marie Kristine Becker, 95, of Albion, died Monday, April 4, 2005, at Wolf Memorial Good Samaritan Center in Albion. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church in Albion, with the Rev. Bruce Freeman officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Levander Funeral Home in Albion. Mrs. Becker was born June 10, 1909, near Albion, to Jens and Matilda (Froistad) Holvik. She attended school at Boone County School District No. 65. She married Henry Becker Jr. June 11, 1931, in Albion. They lived and farmed near Albion until 1971 when they moved in to Albion. She entered the Wolf Memorial Good Samaritan Center in Albion Aug. 20, 1996. She was a member of the church and ECLW. She enjoyed traveling. Survivors include two daughters, Janice Cook of Springfield and Marie (Marion) Shafer of Norfolk; two sons, George of Albion and Herman (Norma) of Missouri City, Texas; one sister, Gertie Orender of Albion; one brother, Jake Holvik of Albion; one daughter-in-law, Faye Becker; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2004; one son, Merlin; one granddaughter, Mary Becker; one grandson, Dan Cook; and one great-granddaughter, Jessica Shafer. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.levanderfuneralhome.com. Original individual @I01973@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I1774@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) @NF0666@ | Holvik, Marie (I5822)
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| 1154 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, April 6, 2005- COLUMBUS - Robert "Bob" Iverson, 80, of Columbus died Monday, April 4, 2005, at Columbus Community Hospital. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus with the Rev. Douglas Zurek officiating. Burial is at Creston Pioneer Cemetery in rural Leigh at 1 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will be today from 4-8 p.m. at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and on Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church, with a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. Memorials are suggested to the family or donor's choice. Mr. Iverson was born Oct. 10, 1924, in rural Leigh, to Albert and Anna (Sorenson) Iverson. He attended District 43 School and graduated from Leigh High School. He married Geraldine "Gerry" Jenny on April 19, 1947, in Columbus. They farmed in rural Platte County until 1969 when they moved to Columbus. He then went to work for Lakeview High School where he was a custodian for 22 years. He was a Sunday school teacher at St. John's Lutheran Church in Leigh and St. John's Lutheran Shell Creek. He was also involved with the church choirs. When they moved into Columbus, he became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he helped with the ministry at Beverly Healthcare and Prairie Village. He coached Little League baseball at Lakeview and was a member of the Sertoma Club. Survivors include his wife; daughter Bonnie (Larry) Christensen of Columbus; two sons, Gene (Karen) Iverson of Boise, Idaho, and Michael (Corenna) Iverson of Campbell; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Brian Iverson; sister, Eloise Sell; and two brothers, Arnold Iverson and Lowell Iverson. Memorials are suggested to the family or donor's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gasshaney.com. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, April 6, 2005- COLUMBUS - Robert "Bob" Iverson, 80, of Columbus died Monday, April 4, 2005, at Columbus Community Hospital. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus with the Rev. Douglas Zurek officiating. Burial is at Creston Pioneer Cemetery in rural Leigh at 1 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will be today from 4-8 p.m. at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and on Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church, with a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. Memorials are suggested to the family or donor's choice. Mr. Iverson was born Oct. 10, 1924, in rural Leigh, to Albert and Anna (Sorenson) Iverson. He attended District 43 School and graduated from Leigh High School. He married Geraldine "Gerry" Jenny on April 19, 1947, in Columbus. They farmed in rural Platte County until 1969 when they moved to Columbus. He then went to work for Lakeview High School where he was a custodian for 22 years. He was a Sunday school teacher at St. John's Lutheran Church in Leigh and St. John's Lutheran Shell Creek. He was also involved with the church choirs. When they moved into Columbus, he became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he helped with the ministry at Beverly Healthcare and Prairie Village. He coached Little League baseball at Lakeview and was a member of the Sertoma Club. Survivors include his wife; daughter Bonnie (Larry) Christensen of Columbus; two sons, Gene (Karen) Iverson of Boise, Idaho, and Michael (Corenna) Iverson of Campbell; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Brian Iverson; sister, Eloise Sell; and two brothers, Arnold Iverson and Lowell Iverson. Memorials are suggested to the family or donor's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gasshaney.com. @NF2838@ | Iverson, Robert (I6003)
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| 1155 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, April 9, 2003- Edgar Cattau, 80, of Columbus, Nebraska died Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at the Beverly Healthcare in Columbus. The funeral service will be on Saturday, April 12, 2003, 10:30 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with Revs. Roland A. Jank, Richard Bringewatt and Andrew Alberts officiating. Interment will be at the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus with military honors by the American Legion Hartman Post #84. Visitation is on Friday, April 11 from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Saturday, April 12 from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the church with a family prayer service at 10:15 A.M. Edgar Cattau was born June 24, 1922 in rural Platte County, Nebraska to Herman and Lottie (Held) Cattau. He was baptized, confirmed and attended school at Christ Lutheran. Edgar was drafted into the US Army on October 7, 1942. He was in the first group of 20 year olds that were drafted from Platte County. He was in field artillery. He became disabled and was honorably discharged on November 18. Edgar and Vernetta Grotelueschen were united in marriage on August 22, 1943 at Christ Lutheran Church. Edgar worked at Behlen Manufacturing as a construction foreman for a number of years. He later went into carpentry work until he became permanently disabled in 1980. He enjoyed playing cards and was considered by many as a professional sheephead and euchre player. He was a member of the church and the American Legion, and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. Edgar is survived by: Spouse - Vernetta Cattau - Columbus, NE Son - Gayle (Janet) Cattau - St. Louis, MO Daughter - Sheryl (Bruce) Channer - Seattle, WA Brother - Martin Cattau - Columbus, NE Grandson - Christopher Cattau - Columbia, MO Grandson - Craig Cattau - St. Louis, MO Granddaughter - Carey (Todd) DeBasio - Kansas City, KS Granddaughter - Stacey (Ryan) Perry - Seattle, WA Granddaughter - Stephanie (Michael) Jensen - Seattle, WA Great-Grandson - Matthew DeBasio - Kansas City, KS Great-Granddaughter - Emerson DeBasio - Kansas City, KS Great-Granddaughter - Madison Jensen - Seattle, WA Sister-in-law - Dorothy Cattau - Columbus, NE Edgar was preceded in death by: Father - Herman Cattau Mother - Lottie Held Brother - Raymond Cattau Brother - Emil Cattau[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, April 9, 2003- Edgar Cattau, 80, of Columbus, Nebraska died Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at the Beverly Healthcare in Columbus. The funeral service will be on Saturday, April 12, 2003, 10:30 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with Revs. Roland A. Jank, Richard Bringewatt and Andrew Alberts officiating. Interment will be at the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus with military honors by the American Legion Hartman Post #84. Visitation is on Friday, April 11 from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Saturday, April 12 from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the church with a family prayer service at 10:15 A.M. Edgar Cattau was born June 24, 1922 in rural Platte County, Nebraska to Herman and Lottie (Held) Cattau. He was baptized, confirmed and attended school at Christ Lutheran. Edgar was drafted into the US Army on October 7, 1942. He was in the first group of 20 year olds that were drafted from Platte County. He was in field artillery. He became disabled and was honorably discharged on November 18. Edgar and Vernetta Grotelueschen were united in marriage on August 22, 1943 at Christ Lutheran Church. Edgar worked at Behlen Manufacturing as a construction foreman for a number of years. He later went into carpentry work until he became permanently disabled in 1980. He enjoyed playing cards and was considered by many as a professional sheephead and euchre player. He was a member of the church and the American Legion, and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. Edgar is survived by: Spouse - Vernetta Cattau - Columbus, NE Son - Gayle (Janet) Cattau - St. Louis, MO Daughter - Sheryl (Bruce) Channer - Seattle, WA Brother - Martin Cattau - Columbus, NE Grandson - Christopher Cattau - Columbia, MO Grandson - Craig Cattau - St. Louis, MO Granddaughter - Carey (Todd) DeBasio - Kansas City, KS Granddaughter - Stacey (Ryan) Perry - Seattle, WA Granddaughter - Stephanie (Michael) Jensen - Seattle, WA Great-Grandson - Matthew DeBasio - Kansas City, KS Great-Granddaughter - Emerson DeBasio - Kansas City, KS Great-Granddaughter - Madison Jensen - Seattle, WA Sister-in-law - Dorothy Cattau - Columbus, NE Edgar was preceded in death by: Father - Herman Cattau Mother - Lottie Held Brother - Raymond Cattau Brother - Emil Cattau Original individual @I03465@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I704@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) | Cattau, Edgar (I1931)
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| 1156 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, April 9, 2003- LEIGH - Irvin R. Mohnsen, 91, of Leigh, died Monday, April 7, 2003, at Alegent Health Memorial Hospital in Schuyler. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Leigh with the Rev. Peter Jark-Swain officiating. Burial will be in the Leigh Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church. Mr. Mohnsen was born Dec. 5, 1911, to John and Frieda (Flamme) Mohnsen at Howells. His family moved to a farm north of Leigh in 1912. He attended District 54 Colfax County and one year at Leigh High School. He married Meta Wiese in Fremont on April 15, 1941, in Fremont. They lived on several farms in Stanton County before purchasing the Wiese farm in 1952 northeast of Leigh. He was a member of the church, served on District 31 School Board for 12 years, and was a member of the Leigh Rural Fire Board for 28 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He retired from farming in 1976. For the last year and a half, he was a resident of Colonial Manor in Clarkson. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Ronald (Nancy) Mohnsen of Leigh and Allan Mohnsen of Columbus; two brothers, Earl (Phoebe) Mohnsen of Van Nuys, Calif., and Oliver (Darlene) Mohnsen of Big Stone City, S.D.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Harold Mohnsen; and an infant sister. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, April 9, 2003- LEIGH - Irvin R. Mohnsen, 91, of Leigh, died Monday, April 7, 2003, at Alegent Health Memorial Hospital in Schuyler. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Leigh with the Rev. Peter Jark-Swain officiating. Burial will be in the Leigh Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church. Mr. Mohnsen was born Dec. 5, 1911, to John and Frieda (Flamme) Mohnsen at Howells. His family moved to a farm north of Leigh in 1912. He attended District 54 Colfax County and one year at Leigh High School. He married Meta Wiese in Fremont on April 15, 1941, in Fremont. They lived on several farms in Stanton County before purchasing the Wiese farm in 1952 northeast of Leigh. He was a member of the church, served on District 31 School Board for 12 years, and was a member of the Leigh Rural Fire Board for 28 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He retired from farming in 1976. For the last year and a half, he was a resident of Colonial Manor in Clarkson. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Ronald (Nancy) Mohnsen of Leigh and Allan Mohnsen of Columbus; two brothers, Earl (Phoebe) Mohnsen of Van Nuys, Calif., and Oliver (Darlene) Mohnsen of Big Stone City, S.D.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Harold Mohnsen; and an infant sister. | Mohnsen, Irvin R. (I9062)
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| 1157 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 1, 2001- CREIGHTON -- Judith E. Wurdeman, 57, of Verdigre, formerly of Columbus, died Monday, July 30, 2001, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, following a lengthy illness of cancer. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Verdigre with the Rev. Terry Huber officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Verdigre. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. today at the Brockhaus Funeral Home in Verdigre. Mrs. Wurdeman was born June 1, 1944, at Lincoln to Eldon and Myrtle (Rottler) Panska. She graduated from Murdock High School and attended Lincoln School of Commerce. She married James Wurdeman on Oct. 15, 1966, at Murdock. They farmed west of Verdigre for the past 19 years. She was a member of the church and the Altar Guild and was a past 4-H leader. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Rebecca (Shane) Thorstad of Altoona, Iowa; one son, Chad Wurdeman of Verdigre; three grandchildren; one brother, Jim (Renea) Panska of Murdock; one sister, Sharon (Marvin) Steward of Elmwood; and her mother of Murdock. She was preceded in death by her father. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 1, 2001- CREIGHTON -- Judith E. Wurdeman, 57, of Verdigre, formerly of Columbus, died Monday, July 30, 2001, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, following a lengthy illness of cancer. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Verdigre with the Rev. Terry Huber officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Verdigre. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. today at the Brockhaus Funeral Home in Verdigre. Mrs. Wurdeman was born June 1, 1944, at Lincoln to Eldon and Myrtle (Rottler) Panska. She graduated from Murdock High School and attended Lincoln School of Commerce. She married James Wurdeman on Oct. 15, 1966, at Murdock. They farmed west of Verdigre for the past 19 years. She was a member of the church and the Altar Guild and was a past 4-H leader. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Rebecca (Shane) Thorstad of Altoona, Iowa; one son, Chad Wurdeman of Verdigre; three grandchildren; one brother, Jim (Renea) Panska of Murdock; one sister, Sharon (Marvin) Steward of Elmwood; and her mother of Murdock. She was preceded in death by her father. Original individual @I01236@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I2936@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) | Panska, Judy Elaine (I10035)
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| 1158 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 13, 2009- Leona Siefken passed away Aug. 4, 2009. Leona was born July 4,1924, on a farm near Leigh to William and Clara (Marty) Johannes. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran church in Leigh. She married Elmer Heins on May 26, 1943, and they moved to Platte Center. Elmer died on Jan. 11,1944, and Leona moved to Columbus where she worked at JC Penney's and Becton-Dickinson. She married Paul Siefken on July 26, 1945. They lived on the farm north of Columbus until June 1961 when they moved to Denver, Colo. She is survived by her children, Leon, Dale & Darlynn; three grandchildren, Michael, Todd and Kimberly; six great-grandchildren, Melody, Stephen, Heath, Ashleigh, Grason, Sophie; one sister, Alice Aerni of Columbus; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elmer Heins and second husband, Paul Siefken; one brother, Paul Johannes; one sister, Hilda Littelman; and one infant sister. Contributions can be made to: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood , Colo., 80215. To the general fund or to the school fund. | Johannes, Leona (I6251)
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| 1159 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 17, 2004- LEIGH - Verna Barjenbruch, 91, of Leigh, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at Colonial Manor in Clarkson. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh, with the Rev. Terry Timm officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Leigh Memorial Funeral Chapel in Leigh and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. Mrs. Barjenbruch was born Feb. 11, 1913, in rural Leigh to August and Katherine (Speckmann) Asche. She attended Zion Lutheran School and District 20 near Leigh. She was a 1931 graduate of Leigh High School and attended Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kan., for one year. She married Clarence H. Barjenbruch on May 24, 1938, in Leigh. She was a lifetime resident of Leigh. She worked for Emma Holmes in her ready-to-wear store and Holmes Funeral Home. She also worked for four years at Smrz and Moller Grocery and Dry Goods Store in Leigh. She was a member of the church, Zion Sewing Circle and Leigh Women's Club. She enjoyed flowers, cooking, baking, playing cards and bingo. Survivors include one son, Kenneth (Kay) Barjenbruch of Omaha; one daughter, Carolyn (Phillip) Timmins of Morristown, N.J.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 18, 1999; one brother, Leonard Asche; and one sister, Edith Bera. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 17, 2004- LEIGH - Verna Barjenbruch, 91, of Leigh, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at Colonial Manor in Clarkson. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh, with the Rev. Terry Timm officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Leigh Memorial Funeral Chapel in Leigh and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. Mrs. Barjenbruch was born Feb. 11, 1913, in rural Leigh to August and Katherine (Speckmann) Asche. She attended Zion Lutheran School and District 20 near Leigh. She was a 1931 graduate of Leigh High School and attended Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kan., for one year. She married Clarence H. Barjenbruch on May 24, 1938, in Leigh. She was a lifetime resident of Leigh. She worked for Emma Holmes in her ready-to-wear store and Holmes Funeral Home. She also worked for four years at Smrz and Moller Grocery and Dry Goods Store in Leigh. She was a member of the church, Zion Sewing Circle and Leigh Women's Club. She enjoyed flowers, cooking, baking, playing cards and bingo. Survivors include one son, Kenneth (Kay) Barjenbruch of Omaha; one daughter, Carolyn (Phillip) Timmins of Morristown, N.J.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 18, 1999; one brother, Leonard Asche; and one sister, Edith Bera. @NF2612@ | Asche, Verna (I484)
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| 1160 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 17, 2008- Helen Hoessel, 88, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Saturday, August 16, 2008, at the Golden Living Center in Schuyler, Nebraska. The funeral service will be Wednesday, August 20, 10:30 A.M. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Kurt Ebert officiating. Interment will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Wednesday from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the church with a family prayer service at 10:15 A. M. Helen Selma Hoessel was born August 2, 1920, in rural Platte County, Nebraska, to Adolph and Pauline (Loseke) Marty, Jr. She attended Christ Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Kramer High School in Columbus in 1938. She married Arthur John Henry Hoessel on June 15, 1947, at Christ Lutheran Church. Helen worked at the ASCS Office, and help her husband run Hoessel Electric. She raised four sons and one daughter. Helen was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling after Art retired in 1988. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Evening Guild at Immanuel. Helen is survived by: Son - Dale (Barb) Hoessel of Columbus, NE Son - Randy Hoessel of Columbus, NE Son - Robert (Ainura) Hoessel of Rochester Hills, MI Daughter - Kay (Terry) Mimick of Columbus, NE Grandson - Adam Mimick of Lincoln, NE Granddaughter - Courtney Mimick of Omaha, NE Granddaughter - Rachael Mimick of Omaha, NE Grandson - Jared Hoessel of Columbus, NE Granddaughter - Stephanie (Chris) Johnson of Columbus, NE Granddaughter - Marie (Bryan) Belgum of Lincoln, NE Grandson - Ben Hoessel of Columbus, NE Grandson - Nick Hoessel of Omaha, NE Granddaughter - Andrea Hoessel of Columbus, NE Granddaughter - Abigail Hoessel of Columbus, NE Grandson - Eldar Hoessel of Rochester Hills, MI 2 Great Grandsons Sister - Vera (Cal) Herrmann of Osceola, NE Brother - Lloyd Marty of Kearney, NE Helen was preceded in death by: Parents - Adolph and Pauline Marty Husband - Art Hoessel Son - Richard Hoessel Sister - Alva Lutjelusche Sister - Deloris Zoucha Sister - Vernell Schroeter Brother - Raymond Marty 3 Infant Brothers Sister-in-law - Verna Kluever Sister-in-law - Viola Dasenbrock | Marty, Helen Selma (I8580)
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| 1161 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 20, 1973, pg. 7, col. 4 Elroy E. Grotelueschen, 48, formerly of Columbus, died Sunday at his home on Old Cheney Road, Lincoln. He had been ill about two years. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Lutheran Church, 44th and Sumner, Lincoln, under the direction of Roper & Sons Mortuary. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Columbus, at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Charles Reimnitz will officiate. The body will be taken from the mortuary to lie in state at church, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Elroy was born March 7, 1925 in Columbus to Ernst and Hilda Mueller Grotelueschen. He attended St. John Lutheran School, north of Columbus, and was graduated from Columbus High School. He was a resident of Columbus until 1955, then lived in Colorado Springs until moving to Lincoln in 1965. He was employed by Texaco, Inc. Married to Betty Loseke, Aug. 3, 1949 at Grace Lutheran Church, Platte Center, he is survived by his wife; son, Randall, at home; mother, Mrs. Hilda Grotelueschen of Lake Worth, Fla.; two brothers, Melvin of Columbus and Arden of Urbana, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Alvin (Lola) Bargmann and Mrs. Darlene Mihulka, both of Denver; grandmother, Mrs. F.H. Mueller of Columbus. He was preceded in death by three children, Cynthia, 3, Rodney, 11, and Lee, 20; his father; brothers, Norbert and Marlin. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society or the Christian Education Fund of Christ Lutheran Church, Lincoln. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 20, 1973, pg. 7, col. 4 Elroy E. Grotelueschen, 48, formerly of Columbus, died Sunday at his home on Old Cheney Road, Lincoln. He had been ill about two years. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Lutheran Church, 44th and Sumner, Lincoln, under the direction of Roper & Sons Mortuary. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Columbus, at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Charles Reimnitz will officiate. The body will be taken from the mortuary to lie in state at church, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Elroy was born March 7, 1925 in Columbus to Ernst and Hilda Mueller Grotelueschen. He attended St. John Lutheran School, north of Columbus, and was graduated from Columbus High School. He was a resident of Columbus until 1955, then lived in Colorado Springs until moving to Lincoln in 1965. He was employed by Texaco, Inc. Married to Betty Loseke, Aug. 3, 1949 at Grace Lutheran Church, Platte Center, he is survived by his wife; son, Randall, at home; mother, Mrs. Hilda Grotelueschen of Lake Worth, Fla.; two brothers, Melvin of Columbus and Arden of Urbana, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Alvin (Lola) Bargmann and Mrs. Darlene Mihulka, both of Denver; grandmother, Mrs. F.H. Mueller of Columbus. He was preceded in death by three children, Cynthia, 3, Rodney, 11, and Lee, 20; his father; brothers, Norbert and Marlin. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society or the Christian Education Fund of Christ Lutheran Church, Lincoln. | Grotelueschen, Elroy E. (I4243)
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| 1162 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 22, 2002- Arlo Runge, 64, of Columbus, Nebraska died Thursday, August 15, 2002 at his home. The funeral service will be Monday, August 19, 2002, 2:00 P.M. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Shell Creek with Rev. Peter Jark-Swain officiating. Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in rural Columbus with military honors by the American Legion Hartman Post # 84 Honor Guard. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 18 from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Monday, August 19 from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. at the church will a family prayer service at 1:45 P.M. Arlo G. Runge was born December 16, 1937 in Columbus, Nebraska to August G. and Adela A. (Siefken) Runge Sr. Arlo attended District # 2 grade school and graduated from Kramer High School in Columbus. He entered the the U.S. Army on September 22, 1961 and earned the Expert Badge with Bar (Rifle M-14), and the Good Conduct Medal. Arlo was honorably discharged on September 21, 1963. On September 28, 1963, he married Ingeborg Rosser in Columbus, Nebraska. Arlos' work with the railroad took him to Oregon and then to Idaho for many years. He returned to Columbus in 1993 and worked for Husker COOP. Arlo was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Shell Creek, and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He also enjoyed his yardwork and doing landscaping. Arlo is survived by: Daughter: Bettina (Dan) Sullivan ~ Bartlesville, OK Son: Timothy A. Runge ~ Nampa, ID Son: La Troy (Alana) Runge ~ Columbus, NE Mother - Adela Runge ~ Columbus, NE Brother: August Jr. "Sonny" (Carylyn) Runge ~ Columbus, NE Brother: Allen "Doc" (Joyce) Runge ~ Columbus, NE Brother: Al Dale "Al" (Terrie) Runge ~ Columbus, NE Brother: Arlynn "Butch" (Debbie) Runge ~ Columbus, NE Brother: Arthur "Art" (Kay) Runge ~ Duncan, NE Sister: Alice (Dennis) Sander ~ Columbus, NE Sister: Ardyth (Ervin "Ted") Engel ~ Richland, NE Grandchildren: Brandon Runge Steffan Sullivan Jonathon Runge Mariavictoria Runge Marquise Runge Kaytlan Runge Derrik Runge Tanner Runge Zakari Runge Many Nieces & Nephews Arlo was preceded in death by: Father: August Runge Sr. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 22, 2002- Arlo Runge, 64, of Columbus, Nebraska died Thursday, August 15, 2002 at his home. The funeral service will be Monday, August 19, 2002, 2:00 P.M. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Shell Creek with Rev. Peter Jark-Swain officiating. Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in rural Columbus with military honors by the American Legion Hartman Post # 84 Honor Guard. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 18 from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Monday, August 19 from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. at the church will a family prayer service at 1:45 P.M. Arlo G. Runge was born December 16, 1937 in Columbus, Nebraska to August G. and Adela A. (Siefken) Runge Sr. Arlo attended District # 2 grade school and graduated from Kramer High School in Columbus. He entered the the U.S. Army on September 22, 1961 and earned the Expert Badge with Bar (Rifle M-14), and the Good Conduct Medal. Arlo was honorably discharged on September 21, 1963. On September 28, 1963, he married Ingeborg Rosser in Columbus, Nebraska. Arlos' work with the railroad took him to Oregon and then to Idaho for many years. He returned to Columbus in 1993 and worked for Husker COOP. Arlo was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Shell Creek, and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He also enjoyed his yardwork and doing landscaping. Arlo is survived by: Daughter: Bettina (Dan) Sullivan ~ Bartlesville, OK Son: Timothy A. Runge ~ Nampa, ID Son: La Troy (Alana) Runge ~ Columbus, NE Mother - Adela Runge ~ Columbus, NE Brother: August Jr. "Sonny" (Carylyn) Runge ~ Columbus, NE Brother: Allen "Doc" (Joyce) Runge ~ Columbus, NE Brother: Al Dale "Al" (Terrie) Runge ~ Columbus, NE Brother: Arlynn "Butch" (Debbie) Runge ~ Columbus, NE Brother: Arthur "Art" (Kay) Runge ~ Duncan, NE Sister: Alice (Dennis) Sander ~ Columbus, NE Sister: Ardyth (Ervin "Ted") Engel ~ Richland, NE Grandchildren: Brandon Runge Steffan Sullivan Jonathon Runge Mariavictoria Runge Marquise Runge Kaytlan Runge Derrik Runge Tanner Runge Zakari Runge Many Nieces & Nephews Arlo was preceded in death by: Father: August Runge Sr. | Runge, Arlo (I11017)
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| 1163 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 22, 2002- Rollo (Snooks) C. Wiebold, 86, of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at the Columbus Community Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, August 19, 2002 at the Gass Haney Funeral Home with Rev. Douglas Zurek officiating. Private family interment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus with military honors by American Legion Honor Guard, Hartman Post 84. From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 22, 2002- Rollo (Snooks) C. Wiebold, 86, of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at the Columbus Community Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, August 19, 2002 at the Gass Haney Funeral Home with Rev. Douglas Zurek officiating. Private family interment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus with military honors by American Legion Honor Guard, Hartman Post 84. Rollo (Snooks) Wiebold was born September 30, 1915 in Leigh, Nebraska to Christian and Fannie (Black) Wiebold. He attended schools in Leigh and Schuyler High School in Schuyler, Nebraska. Before entering the service Rollo worked for the Anderson Greenhouse in Columbus. He married Helen Jaeggi on April 20, 1941 in Papillion, Nebraska. He entered the US Army on June 6, 1942 and was honorably discharged on December 7, 1945. He obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded the bronze star medal for his meritorious achievement in ground combat against the armed enemy during WW II in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations. Rollo worked in the meat department at Hinky Dinky in Columbus. He later went to work for the REA (now known as Cornhusker Public Power) where he worked as a groundsman and lineman. Rollo was a member of the American Legion, was an avid reader, loved to play cards, work cross word puzzles and work in his yard and vegetable garden. Rollo is survived by: Spouse - Helen Wiebold - Columbus, NE Son - David (Kathleen) Wiebold - Shenandoah, IA Son - Don Wiebold - Columbus, NE Brother - Merle (Betty) Wiebold - Oswego, KS Grandson - Christian Wiebold - Shenandoah, IA Granddaughter - Keely Wiebold - Shenandoah, IA Sister-in-law - Donna Wiebold - Schuyler, NE Sister-in-law - Eleanor Wiebold - ID Sister-in-law - Lorene Wiebold - Fremont, NE Rollo was preceded in death by: Father - Christian Wiebold Mother - Fannie (Black) Wiebold Sister - Alvena Jenny Brother - Elmer Wiebold Brother - Glenn Wiebold Brother - Vernon Wiebold Brother - Merten Wiebold Brother - Dean Wiebold Brother - Leo Wiebold Brother - Rueben Wiebold | Wiebold, Rollo C. (I13598)
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| 1164 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 24, 1978, pg. 7, col. 3 Funeral services for James Melvin Grotelueschen, 32, 2671 33rd Avenue, who died Wednesday at the VA Hospital, Omaha, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Gass-Haney Chapel, with Rev. Ernest Smith officiating. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery with military grave side services. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Friday at Gass Haney Funeral Home. He was born April 10, 1946, at Columbus, son of Melvin A. and Margaret (Raabe) Grotelueschen. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School, Columbus Senior High School, and the University of Nebraska. He served in the Vietnam conflict, and after military service, resided in Boulder, Colo., Tacoma and Seattle, Wash. He lived in Columbus for the past three years and was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. Survivors include his mother, three sisters, Mrs. Ned (Kathleen) Alexander, Peoria, Ill., and Beth and Kay Grotelueschen of Columbus; one nephew; grandmothers, Mrs. Otto W. Raabe, Beemer, and Mrs. Hilda Grotelueschen of Oakland, Ill. He was preceded in death by his father and grandfathers, Otto W. Raabe of Beemer and Ernst Grotelueschen. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 24, 1978, pg. 7, col. 3 Funeral services for James Melvin Grotelueschen, 32, 2671 33rd Avenue, who died Wednesday at the VA Hospital, Omaha, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Gass-Haney Chapel, with Rev. Ernest Smith officiating. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery with military grave side services. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Friday at Gass Haney Funeral Home. He was born April 10, 1946, at Columbus, son of Melvin A. and Margaret (Raabe) Grotelueschen. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School, Columbus Senior High School, and the University of Nebraska. He served in the Vietnam conflict, and after military service, resided in Boulder, Colo., Tacoma and Seattle, Wash. He lived in Columbus for the past three years and was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. Survivors include his mother, three sisters, Mrs. Ned (Kathleen) Alexander, Peoria, Ill., and Beth and Kay Grotelueschen of Columbus; one nephew; grandmothers, Mrs. Otto W. Raabe, Beemer, and Mrs. Hilda Grotelueschen of Oakland, Ill. He was preceded in death by his father and grandfathers, Otto W. Raabe of Beemer and Ernst Grotelueschen. | Grotelueschen, James Melvin (I4293)
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| 1165 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 27, 1987, pg. 2, col. 1 Arthur A. Groteluschen, 89, Columbus, died Wednesday at Mory's Have Services are at 2 p.m., Saturday, at Christ Lutheran Church, Columbus, preceded by a 1:45 p.m. family prayer service. Rev. Carl Lillienkamp will officiate. Burial is in Christ Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation is from 1:30 to 9 p.m., Friday and from 9 a.m. until noon, Saturday at Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel, Columbus, and from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, at the church. Mr. Groteluschen was born Feb. 11, 1898 near Columbus, the son of John Adolf and Mathilda (Wilke) Groteluschen. He was educated at District 15 and Christ Lutheran School. He farmed north of Columbus until 1981 when he moved to a Columbus nursing home. Mr. Groteluschen was a voting member of Christ Lutheran Church, where he was baptized and confirmed. He was also a choir member. He was a charter member of the Walther League and the Lutheran Laymen's League. Surviving are four brothers: Rev. Elmer Groteluschen, Elgin, Ill.; Harold Groteluschen, Columbus; Roland Groteluschen, North Platte, and Rev. Norman Groteluschen, Memphis, Tenn.; and three sisters: Clara Buchholz, Chula Vista, Calif.; Louise (Mrs. Otto) Barjenbruch and Elva (Mrs. Fred) Gruenhuge, both of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Katie Finke Groteluschen, and two brothers. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 27, 1987, pg. 2, col. 1 Arthur A. Groteluschen, 89, Columbus, died Wednesday at Mory's Have Services are at 2 p.m., Saturday, at Christ Lutheran Church, Columbus, preceded by a 1:45 p.m. family prayer service. Rev. Carl Lillienkamp will officiate. Burial is in Christ Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation is from 1:30 to 9 p.m., Friday and from 9 a.m. until noon, Saturday at Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel, Columbus, and from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, at the church. Mr. Groteluschen was born Feb. 11, 1898 near Columbus, the son of John Adolf and Mathilda (Wilke) Groteluschen. He was educated at District 15 and Christ Lutheran School. He farmed north of Columbus until 1981 when he moved to a Columbus nursing home. Mr. Groteluschen was a voting member of Christ Lutheran Church, where he was baptized and confirmed. He was also a choir member. He was a charter member of the Walther League and the Lutheran Laymen's League. Surviving are four brothers: Rev. Elmer Groteluschen, Elgin, Ill.; Harold Groteluschen, Columbus; Roland Groteluschen, North Platte, and Rev. Norman Groteluschen, Memphis, Tenn.; and three sisters: Clara Buchholz, Chula Vista, Calif.; Louise (Mrs. Otto) Barjenbruch and Elva (Mrs. Fred) Gruenhuge, both of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Katie Finke Groteluschen, and two brothers. | Grotelueschen, Arthur Adolph (I4195)
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| 1166 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 27, 2005- CRESTON - Norris M. Groteluschen, 75, of Creston, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005 at the Faith Regional Medical Center in Norfolk. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh, with the Rev. Terry Timm officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery with military honors by the Creston Pieper Post 306 American Legion Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at the Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, with a 10:15 a.m. family prayer service, at the church. Mr. Groteluschen was born Dec. 26, 1929, southwest of Leigh, to Charles and Elsie (Deyke) Groteluschen. He attended District 43 school in Colfax County and enlisted in the U.S. Army on Oct. 25, 1951, serving as a combat engineer during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on Oct. 24, 1953. He married Margaret Cech June 2, 1955, at Leigh. They lived and farmed southeast of Creston. He was a member of the church and a former school board member of District 58 school. He enjoyed raising cattle. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Duane (Deline) Groteluschen, Jack (Leslie) Groteluschen and Mike Groteluschen, all of Creston, and Ron (Ronda) Groteluschen of Buffalo, Wyo.; two daughters, Charlene Svoboda of Columbus, and Lynelle (Duane) Byerly of Lincoln; two sisters, Paula Loeffler of Columbus and Norma Jean (Robert) Fillmer of Oakland; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Groteluschen and Lavern Groteluschen; and one sister, Vera Hellbusch. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gasshaney.com. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 27, 2005- CRESTON - Norris M. Groteluschen, 75, of Creston, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005 at the Faith Regional Medical Center in Norfolk. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh, with the Rev. Terry Timm officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery with military honors by the Creston Pieper Post 306 American Legion Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at the Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, with a 10:15 a.m. family prayer service, at the church. Mr. Groteluschen was born Dec. 26, 1929, southwest of Leigh, to Charles and Elsie (Deyke) Groteluschen. He attended District 43 school in Colfax County and enlisted in the U.S. Army on Oct. 25, 1951, serving as a combat engineer during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on Oct. 24, 1953. He married Margaret Cech June 2, 1955, at Leigh. They lived and farmed southeast of Creston. He was a member of the church and a former school board member of District 58 school. He enjoyed raising cattle. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Duane (Deline) Groteluschen, Jack (Leslie) Groteluschen and Mike Groteluschen, all of Creston, and Ron (Ronda) Groteluschen of Buffalo, Wyo.; two daughters, Charlene Svoboda of Columbus, and Lynelle (Duane) Byerly of Lincoln; two sisters, Paula Loeffler of Columbus and Norma Jean (Robert) Fillmer of Oakland; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Groteluschen and Lavern Groteluschen; and one sister, Vera Hellbusch. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gasshaney.com. Original individual @I00457@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I1518@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) | Groteluschen, Norris Melvern (I4711)
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| 1167 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 28, 1980, pg. 2, col. 1 Stella Mary Lusche, 79, of Columbus, died Wednesday morning in Columbus Manor after a lengthy illness. A family prayer service will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday in the parlor of St. John's Church, Shell Creek, followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be afte 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Gass-Haney Funreal Home and from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday in St. John's Church. Mrs. Lusche was born Oct. 17, 1900, in Richland, daughter of the late Charles H. and Mary Luchsinger Welch. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Church. She married the late Alfred Lusche April 28, 1926. The couple owned and operated Lusche's Service Station northeat of Columbus for 26 years. Mrs. Lusche moved to Columbus after her husband's deat She is survived by two daughters, Donna Henggeler of Lincoln and Willa Mae Janssen of Golden, Colo.; a son, Gayle Alfred Lusche of Columbus; 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Ruby Egger, Lucille Henggeler and Mary Mikkelsen, all of Columbus, and two brothers, Charles Welch of Richland and Chester Welch of Schuyler. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers, Bill and Dave Welch. Memorials may be made to St. John's Church, Shell Creek. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 28, 1980, pg. 2, col. 1 Stella Mary Lusche, 79, of Columbus, died Wednesday morning in Columbus Manor after a lengthy illness. A family prayer service will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday in the parlor of St. John's Church, Shell Creek, followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be afte 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Gass-Haney Funreal Home and from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday in St. John's Church. Mrs. Lusche was born Oct. 17, 1900, in Richland, daughter of the late Charles H. and Mary Luchsinger Welch. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Church. She married the late Alfred Lusche April 28, 1926. The couple owned and operated Lusche's Service Station northeat of Columbus for 26 years. Mrs. Lusche moved to Columbus after her husband's deat She is survived by two daughters, Donna Henggeler of Lincoln and Willa Mae Janssen of Golden, Colo.; a son, Gayle Alfred Lusche of Columbus; 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Ruby Egger, Lucille Henggeler and Mary Mikkelsen, all of Columbus, and two brothers, Charles Welch of Richland and Chester Welch of Schuyler. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers, Bill and Dave Welch. Memorials may be made to St. John's Church, Shell Creek. | Welch, Stella Mary (I13360)
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| 1168 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 28, 1996, pg. 6A, col. 1-2- COLUMBUS -- Harold W. Groteluschen, 83, of Columbus died Monday, Aug. 26, 1996, at the Columbus Community Hospital. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Christ Lutheran Church in rural Columbus with the Rev. Carl Lilienkamp officiating and the Rev. Norman Grotelueschen assisting. Burial is at the parish cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday at the Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel of Columbus and 9:30 a.m. until services Saturday with a 10:15 a.m. family prayer service at the church. Mr. Groteluschen was born June 19, 1913, at Columbus to Adolf and Katherine (Finke) Grotelueschen and attended Christ Lutheran and Immanuel Lutheran schools and Columbus High School. He married Dorothy Dirks Oct. 9, 1940, at Columbus, where they farmed. He was a supervisor with Soil and Water Conservation. He was a member of the Columbus Apollo Club, Farm Bureau and Farmer's Home Administration. He was a member of the church, a member of the church choir for 55 years and sang in the Christ Lutheran men's quartet, the Lutheran Laymen's League, and agencies of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod on zone, district and state levels. Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Karen Bauder and Jean Schmidt, both of Chicago; Suzanne Bryson of Denver, Gaye Nelson of York and Faith Meinzen of Mahomet, Ill.; two sons, Ralph of East Moline, Ill.; and Grant of Columbus; two sisters, Elva Gruenhage and Louise Barjenbruch, both of Columbus; two brothers, Roland of Kansas City, Mo., and the Rev. Norman of Memphis, Tenn.; and 18 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, one sister and four brother Memorials may be given to Christ Lutheran organ renovation, Camp Luther, Concordia Seward Scholarship Fund or The Lutheran Hour. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 28, 1996, pg. 6A, col. 1-2- COLUMBUS -- Harold W. Groteluschen, 83, of Columbus died Monday, Aug. 26, 1996, at the Columbus Community Hospital. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Christ Lutheran Church in rural Columbus with the Rev. Carl Lilienkamp officiating and the Rev. Norman Grotelueschen assisting. Burial is at the parish cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday at the Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel of Columbus and 9:30 a.m. until services Saturday with a 10:15 a.m. family prayer service at the church. Mr. Groteluschen was born June 19, 1913, at Columbus to Adolf and Katherine (Finke) Grotelueschen and attended Christ Lutheran and Immanuel Lutheran schools and Columbus High School. He married Dorothy Dirks Oct. 9, 1940, at Columbus, where they farmed. He was a supervisor with Soil and Water Conservation. He was a member of the Columbus Apollo Club, Farm Bureau and Farmer's Home Administration. He was a member of the church, a member of the church choir for 55 years and sang in the Christ Lutheran men's quartet, the Lutheran Laymen's League, and agencies of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod on zone, district and state levels. Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Karen Bauder and Jean Schmidt, both of Chicago; Suzanne Bryson of Denver, Gaye Nelson of York and Faith Meinzen of Mahomet, Ill.; two sons, Ralph of East Moline, Ill.; and Grant of Columbus; two sisters, Elva Gruenhage and Louise Barjenbruch, both of Columbus; two brothers, Roland of Kansas City, Mo., and the Rev. Norman of Memphis, Tenn.; and 18 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, one sister and four brother Memorials may be given to Christ Lutheran organ renovation, Camp Luther, Concordia Seward Scholarship Fund or The Lutheran Hour. | Grotelueschen, Harold Walter (I4279)
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| 1169 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 29, 1974, pg. 7, col. 4 Friday funeral rites for Mrs. Ella Groteluschen, 71, Columbus, will include a 9:45 a.m. family prayer service and 10 a.m. public service, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The Rev. B.F. Meschke will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery 14 miles north of Columbus. Visitation today at Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel; 9-10 a.m. Friday at church. Mrs. Groteluschen, who died Tuesday at a Madison nursing home, was a lifetime resident of this area. She was born in Platte County May 21, 1903, and attended St. John School. Daughter of the late Gerhard and Anna (Deken) Fittje, she married William H. Groteluschen April 26, 1923 at St. John Lutheran Church. He died Oct. 19, 1943. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Verna) Dicke and Mrs. Ed (Joyce) Kuta of Columbus, Mrs. Bill (Janis) Means of Norfolk; six brothers, Herman Fittje of Boulder, Colo., August and Edwin of Columbus, Rudolph of Omaha, Werner of Colorado Springs, Pual of Humphrey; two sisters, Mrs. Johnny (Alvina) Gehring and Mrs. Julius (Lorraine) Gehring, both of Platte Center; five grandchildren. Three daughters, Mrs. Rich (Evelyn) Nelson, Ruth Ann, and Lorna, and two brothers preceded her in death. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 29, 1974, pg. 7, col. 4 Friday funeral rites for Mrs. Ella Groteluschen, 71, Columbus, will include a 9:45 a.m. family prayer service and 10 a.m. public service, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The Rev. B.F. Meschke will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery 14 miles north of Columbus. Visitation today at Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel; 9-10 a.m. Friday at church. Mrs. Groteluschen, who died Tuesday at a Madison nursing home, was a lifetime resident of this area. She was born in Platte County May 21, 1903, and attended St. John School. Daughter of the late Gerhard and Anna (Deken) Fittje, she married William H. Groteluschen April 26, 1923 at St. John Lutheran Church. He died Oct. 19, 1943. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Verna) Dicke and Mrs. Ed (Joyce) Kuta of Columbus, Mrs. Bill (Janis) Means of Norfolk; six brothers, Herman Fittje of Boulder, Colo., August and Edwin of Columbus, Rudolph of Omaha, Werner of Colorado Springs, Pual of Humphrey; two sisters, Mrs. Johnny (Alvina) Gehring and Mrs. Julius (Lorraine) Gehring, both of Platte Center; five grandchildren. Three daughters, Mrs. Rich (Evelyn) Nelson, Ruth Ann, and Lorna, and two brothers preceded her in death. | Fittje, Ella (I3510)
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| 1170 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 4, 1991, pg. 6A, col. 1-2 COLUMBUS--Herbert W. Grotelueschen, 84, of Schuyler died Friday, Aug. 2, 1991, at Schuyler Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church-Shell Creek, northeast of Columbus, with the Rev. Jeff Fricke officiating. A family prayer will be at 9:45 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Monday at Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel in Columbus and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Mr. Grotelueschen was born July 28, 1907, in Colfax County to August and Emma (Voss) Grotelueschen. He was educated at District 8 school in Colfax County. He married Esther Klug Aug. 19, 1936, at St. John's Lutheran Church Shell Creek. Mr. Grotelueschen was a farmer and lived in Colfax County all his life. Mr. Grotelueschen served on the District 8 school board, the Colfax County Agricultural Society Board, the farmers' elevator board in Richland and as a 4-H leader. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church-Shell Creek, served on the church council and was involved in Lutheran Church Men. Mr. Grotelueschen is survived by one son, Allen, and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, two brothers and one sister. Memorials are suggested to St. John's Lutheran Church-Shell Creek. | Grotelueschen, Herbert W. (I4285)
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| 1171 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 5, 1984, pg. 2, cols. 1-2 Elsa G. Lusche, 87, of Columbus, died Friday at Morys Haven in Columbu Services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church - Shell Creek, preceded by a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. Rev. L.E. Mortensen will officiate. Burial is in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is after 1 p.m. Sunday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. Monday until service time at the church. Mrs. Lusche was born June 27, 1897, at Platte County, the daughter of J.D. and Catherine Louise Dicke Siefken. She married Gustav William Lusche April 6, 1921, at St. John's Lutheran Church - Shell Creek. Following their marriage the couple lived in the Shell Creek area. Mrs. Lusche was an honorary member of St. John's Lutheran Church Ladies Aid and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church - Shell Creek. Surviving are a son, Lawrence of Columbus; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Minnie (Mrs. Gus) Labens and Adela (Mrs. August) Runge Sr. both of Columbus, and Martha (Mrs. L.V.) Warlaumont of Ogden, Utah. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1980, a son, a grandson, two brothers and three sisters. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 5, 1984, pg. 2, cols. 1-2 Elsa G. Lusche, 87, of Columbus, died Friday at Morys Haven in Columbu Services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church - Shell Creek, preceded by a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. Rev. L.E. Mortensen will officiate. Burial is in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is after 1 p.m. Sunday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. Monday until service time at the church. Mrs. Lusche was born June 27, 1897, at Platte County, the daughter of J.D. and Catherine Louise Dicke Siefken. She married Gustav William Lusche April 6, 1921, at St. John's Lutheran Church - Shell Creek. Following their marriage the couple lived in the Shell Creek area. Mrs. Lusche was an honorary member of St. John's Lutheran Church Ladies Aid and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church - Shell Creek. Surviving are a son, Lawrence of Columbus; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Minnie (Mrs. Gus) Labens and Adela (Mrs. August) Runge Sr. both of Columbus, and Martha (Mrs. L.V.) Warlaumont of Ogden, Utah. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1980, a son, a grandson, two brothers and three sisters. Original individual @I11924@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I3545@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) | Siefken, Elsie (I11922)
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| 1172 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 5, 2003- LEIGH - Alice A. Deichmann, 90, of Columbus, formerly of Leigh, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003, at the Columbus Community Hospital. Services are 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church of Leigh with the Rev. Douglas Zurek officiating. Burial will be in the Leigh Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at Leigh Memorial Funeral Chapel at Leigh and continue on Wednesday for one hour prior to services. Mrs. Deichmann was born July 25, 1913 to George and Emma (Thalken) Reininger Sr. at rural Leigh. She attended District 20, rural Leigh in Colfax County. She married George H. Deichmann Feb. 7, 1934, at Leigh. They farmed south of Leigh until retiring to Leigh in 1969. She remained living in Leigh until moving to Cottonwood House in Columbus in April of 2002. She enjoyed crocheting afghans. She was a member of the church, the church guild, the Jolly Wilsonettes Extension Club, the Sunnyside Club, and the Dozen Card Club. Survivors include two daughters, Bernice (Gary) Busteed of Columbus and Mona (Wayne) Kubert of Lincoln; a sister, Adeline Brown of Leigh; four grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and eight step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on March 25, 1997; a sister, Katherine Wendt; two brothers, Fred Reininger and George Reininger Jr.; and a grand daughter.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 5, 2003- LEIGH - Alice A. Deichmann, 90, of Columbus, formerly of Leigh, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003, at the Columbus Community Hospital. Services are 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church of Leigh with the Rev. Douglas Zurek officiating. Burial will be in the Leigh Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at Leigh Memorial Funeral Chapel at Leigh and continue on Wednesday for one hour prior to services. Mrs. Deichmann was born July 25, 1913 to George and Emma (Thalken) Reininger Sr. at rural Leigh. She attended District 20, rural Leigh in Colfax County. She married George H. Deichmann Feb. 7, 1934, at Leigh. They farmed south of Leigh until retiring to Leigh in 1969. She remained living in Leigh until moving to Cottonwood House in Columbus in April of 2002. She enjoyed crocheting afghans. She was a member of the church, the church guild, the Jolly Wilsonettes Extension Club, the Sunnyside Club, and the Dozen Card Club. Survivors include two daughters, Bernice (Gary) Busteed of Columbus and Mona (Wayne) Kubert of Lincoln; a sister, Adeline Brown of Leigh; four grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and eight step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on March 25, 1997; a sister, Katherine Wendt; two brothers, Fred Reininger and George Reininger Jr.; and a grand daughter. @NF0409@ | Reininger, Alice A. (I10601)
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| 1173 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 5, 2004- COLUMBUS - Mildred Bruhn, 85, of Columbus, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004, at Columbus Community Hospital. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus, with the Rev. Douglas Zurek officiating. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. today at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, with a 10:15 a.m. family prayer service, at the church. Mrs. Bruhn was born April 4, 1919, in Leigh, to Dan and Minnie (Greaser) Bauman. She attended Colfax County District 41 School. She worked for several farm families in the Leigh area. She married Earl Bruhn Sept. 30, 1939, in York. She worked at Columbus Laundry, Jordon's Bakery and retired from Becton-Dickinson. She helped raise several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the church, Ladies Aid, Naomi Circle, Navy Mothers and volunteered at the Columbus Senior Center. Survivors include two sons, Richard Bruhn and Lavern (Signe) Bruhn, both of Columbus; three sisters, Evelyn "Tootsie" Bray of Columbus, Dorothy (Lavern) Thalken of Leigh and Sharon Bauman of Creighton; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sisters, Ruth Tichota and Elzada "Seedie" Gernstein; and one brother, John Bauman. Memorials are suggested to donor's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gasshaney.com [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 5, 2004- COLUMBUS - Mildred Bruhn, 85, of Columbus, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004, at Columbus Community Hospital. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus, with the Rev. Douglas Zurek officiating. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. today at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, with a 10:15 a.m. family prayer service, at the church. Mrs. Bruhn was born April 4, 1919, in Leigh, to Dan and Minnie (Greaser) Bauman. She attended Colfax County District 41 School. She worked for several farm families in the Leigh area. She married Earl Bruhn Sept. 30, 1939, in York. She worked at Columbus Laundry, Jordon's Bakery and retired from Becton-Dickinson. She helped raise several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the church, Ladies Aid, Naomi Circle, Navy Mothers and volunteered at the Columbus Senior Center. Survivors include two sons, Richard Bruhn and Lavern (Signe) Bruhn, both of Columbus; three sisters, Evelyn "Tootsie" Bray of Columbus, Dorothy (Lavern) Thalken of Leigh and Sharon Bauman of Creighton; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sisters, Ruth Tichota and Elzada "Seedie" Gernstein; and one brother, John Bauman. Memorials are suggested to donor's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gasshaney.com | Bauman, Mildred (I824)
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| 1174 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 7, 2007- FREMONT - Helen Kucera, age 95 years, of Fremont, formerly of Clarkson, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, at Merrick Manor in Fremont. Funeral services for Helen will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, at New Zion Presbyterian Church in Clarkson. Burial will be at Clarkson National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home in Clarkson. Visitation will resume Thursday at the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Helen was born April 2, 1912, to Blahous and Anna (Stoklasa) Chleboun, at Stanton, where she grew up. On Jan. 28, 1936, she married William J. Kucera at New Zion Presbyterian Church in Clarkson. They made their home on a farm one and one-half miles east of Clarkson. Helen lived in Clarkson until 2002 when she moved to Fremont. Helen was an active member of New Zion Presbyterian Church, member of Marta Circle and a leader of church senior high fellowship. She was a church circle member in both Clarkson and Fremont. Helen was also a 4-H leader and a member of Spicy Farmerette extension club. She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, gardening, traveling and her computer work, but most especially she enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her children, William D. (Dee) Kucera of Herrin, Ill., Carol A. (Jack) Claton of Aurora, Colo., and Green Valley, Ariz., Janet (Don) Nosal of Fremont, Diane (Bruce) Cochrane of Fort Dodge, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Karen Hascall-Kucera of Omaha; 14 grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William who died in 1991; a son, Kendall A. Kucera; two sisters and six brothers. It was Helen's desire that memorials be made to New Zion Presbyterian Church, Clarkson opera house, Clarkson Hospitality Center or Fremont Presbyterian Church in lieu of flowers. Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To leave on online condolence go to www.svobodafuneralhome.com. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 7, 2007- FREMONT - Helen Kucera, age 95 years, of Fremont, formerly of Clarkson, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, at Merrick Manor in Fremont. Funeral services for Helen will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, at New Zion Presbyterian Church in Clarkson. Burial will be at Clarkson National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home in Clarkson. Visitation will resume Thursday at the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Helen was born April 2, 1912, to Blahous and Anna (Stoklasa) Chleboun, at Stanton, where she grew up. On Jan. 28, 1936, she married William J. Kucera at New Zion Presbyterian Church in Clarkson. They made their home on a farm one and one-half miles east of Clarkson. Helen lived in Clarkson until 2002 when she moved to Fremont. Helen was an active member of New Zion Presbyterian Church, member of Marta Circle and a leader of church senior high fellowship. She was a church circle member in both Clarkson and Fremont. Helen was also a 4-H leader and a member of Spicy Farmerette extension club. She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, gardening, traveling and her computer work, but most especially she enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her children, William D. (Dee) Kucera of Herrin, Ill., Carol A. (Jack) Claton of Aurora, Colo., and Green Valley, Ariz., Janet (Don) Nosal of Fremont, Diane (Bruce) Cochrane of Fort Dodge, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Karen Hascall-Kucera of Omaha; 14 grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William who died in 1991; a son, Kendall A. Kucera; two sisters and six brothers. It was Helen's desire that memorials be made to New Zion Presbyterian Church, Clarkson opera house, Clarkson Hospitality Center or Fremont Presbyterian Church in lieu of flowers. Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To leave on online condolence go to www.svobodafuneralhome.com. | Chleboun, Helen (I2055)
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| 1175 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 8, 1972, pg. 5, col. 3 Arthur Lusche, 79, of 4923 Jay Street, Duluth, Minn., died Aug. 1. Born in Colfax County, he was a railroad engineer for U.S. Steel's Duluth Works for 16 years, retiring in 1959. He was a member of United Steel workers of America and Homecroft Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his widow, Neva D.; son, Arthur Jr.; Deer River, Minn.; daughter, Mrs. Ruth Ann Spencer, Superior, Wis.; sister, Mrs. J.T. Kaufman, and brother, Chauncey Lusche, both of Columbus; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 8, 1972, pg. 5, col. 3 Arthur Lusche, 79, of 4923 Jay Street, Duluth, Minn., died Aug. 1. Born in Colfax County, he was a railroad engineer for U.S. Steel's Duluth Works for 16 years, retiring in 1959. He was a member of United Steel workers of America and Homecroft Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his widow, Neva D.; son, Arthur Jr.; Deer River, Minn.; daughter, Mrs. Ruth Ann Spencer, Superior, Wis.; sister, Mrs. J.T. Kaufman, and brother, Chauncey Lusche, both of Columbus; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. | Lusche, Arthur (I8257)
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| 1176 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, August 9, 2001- SCHUYLER - Laurn W. Oltmer, Sr., 71, of Schuyler died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001, at Alegent Health Memorial Hospital in Schuyler. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Schuyler with the Rev. Erick Thompson officiating. Burial will be at Schuyler Cemetery. Visitation will be noon-8 p.m. Friday at the Svoboda Funeral Home South Chapel in Schuyler and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mr. Oltmer was born Nov. 16, 1929, at Creston to Walter J. and Anna E. (Ehler)(SIC) Oltmer. He attended school in Olathe, Kan. He married Dorothy Hashberger on June 1, 1954, at Schuyler. He was an electrician and worked for Modern Electric in Schuyler and then for the City of Schuyler. He was a member of the church and the Schuyler Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife; one son, Laurn (Kay) Oltmer, Jr. of Curtis; one daughter, Teresa (Gene) Andel of David City; 10 grandchildren; one brother, LaVern (Marge) Oltmer of Belton, Texas; and one sister, Delores Meister of Lacyne, Kan. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Edward Oltmer and Merlyn Oltmer. Memorials may be directed to the family. | Oltmer (, Sr.), Laurn (I9882)
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| 1177 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, date unknown- RITES SUNDAY FOR WELCH BROTHERS Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Lutheran church, Shell Creek, for Robert C. Welch, 78, and his brother, Charles H. Welch, sr., 85, lifetime residents of this community, who died Thursday morning. The two brothers, residing less than two miles apart, died at their farm homes northeast of Columbus. Robert passed away at 8:40 A.M. after a year's illness and Charles, who had also been In poor health the past year, expired at 11:45 a.m. He was in failing health the last three months. The bodies will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home from 11 a.m Saturday until 1 p.m, Sunday; then at the church until the time of the service. The Rev. J. N. Marxen will officiate at the funeral rites. Charles and Robert Welch, sons of the late Henry and Margaret Pilling Welch, were born on their parents' homestead in Colfax County where they resided nearly all their lives. Both lived on the home farm after their marriages, but when Charles retired eight years ago, he and his wife moved to a small acreage one-half mile west of St. John's church. Robert, also retired the last few years, remained on the home farm. Charles Welch was born Feb. 3,1872 and received his education at District 8 school in Colfax county of which he later served as a board member for 25 years. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen for almost 60 years and a former president and vice-president of Farmers Union Local No. 370, Shell Creek, in which he still held membership at the time of his death. Mr. Welch was an active member of St. John's Lutheran church, Shell Creek. and it was there that he married Mary Luchsinger on May 16, 1906. They celebrated their golden Wedding anniversary in 1950. Charles is survived by his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Stella) Luesche, Mrs. Ruby Egger, Mrs. Leonard (Lucille) Henggeler, and Mrs, Andrew (Mary) Mikkelsen, all of Columbus; four sons, William, Charles, and Chester of Columbus, and David of Coalinga, Calif.; 33 grandchildren and 24 great- grandchildren, Robert Welch was born May 31, 1878, and attended District 8 school. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. On Feb. 2, 1904, he married AIma Loseke at St. John's church and they observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1954. Surviving are his wife; five children, Mrs. Edward (Maggie) Mackenstedt of Leigh, Walter Welch and Mrs. Walter ( Vera) Loseke, both of Richland, Mrs. Earl (Annie) Bridges and Mrs. Eldon (Mabel) Kasper of Columbus; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The brothers are also survived by three sisters, Mary E. Welch of Columbus, Mrs. Lucille Voss of Fremont, and Mrs. Stella Kurth of Bennett, Colo. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, date unknown- RITES SUNDAY FOR WELCH BROTHERS Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Lutheran church, Shell Creek, for Robert C. Welch, 78, and his brother, Charles H. Welch, sr., 85, lifetime residents of this community, who died Thursday morning. The two brothers, residing less than two miles apart, died at their farm homes northeast of Columbus. Robert passed away at 8:40 A.M. after a year's illness and Charles, who had also been In poor health the past year, expired at 11:45 a.m. He was in failing health the last three months. The bodies will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home from 11 a.m Saturday until 1 p.m, Sunday; then at the church until the time of the service. The Rev. J. N. Marxen will officiate at the funeral rites. Charles and Robert Welch, sons of the late Henry and Margaret Pilling Welch, were born on their parents' homestead in Colfax County where they resided nearly all their lives. Both lived on the home farm after their marriages, but when Charles retired eight years ago, he and his wife moved to a small acreage one-half mile west of St. John's church. Robert, also retired the last few years, remained on the home farm. Charles Welch was born Feb. 3,1872 and received his education at District 8 school in Colfax county of which he later served as a board member for 25 years. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen for almost 60 years and a former president and vice-president of Farmers Union Local No. 370, Shell Creek, in which he still held membership at the time of his death. Mr. Welch was an active member of St. John's Lutheran church, Shell Creek. and it was there that he married Mary Luchsinger on May 16, 1906. They celebrated their golden Wedding anniversary in 1950. Charles is survived by his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Stella) Luesche, Mrs. Ruby Egger, Mrs. Leonard (Lucille) Henggeler, and Mrs, Andrew (Mary) Mikkelsen, all of Columbus; four sons, William, Charles, and Chester of Columbus, and David of Coalinga, Calif.; 33 grandchildren and 24 great- grandchildren, Robert Welch was born May 31, 1878, and attended District 8 school. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. On Feb. 2, 1904, he married AIma Loseke at St. John's church and they observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1954. Surviving are his wife; five children, Mrs. Edward (Maggie) Mackenstedt of Leigh, Walter Welch and Mrs. Walter ( Vera) Loseke, both of Richland, Mrs. Earl (Annie) Bridges and Mrs. Eldon (Mabel) Kasper of Columbus; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The brothers are also survived by three sisters, Mary E. Welch of Columbus, Mrs. Lucille Voss of Fremont, and Mrs. Stella Kurth of Bennett, Colo. | Welch, Charles (I13340)
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| 1178 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, date unknown- RITES SUNDAY FOR WELCH BROTHERS Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Lutheran church, Shell Creek, for Robert C. Welch, 78, and his brother, Charles H. Welch, sr., 85, lifetime residents of this community, who died Thursday morning. The two brothers, residing less than two miles apart, died at their farm homes northeast of Columbus. Robert passed away at 8:40 A.M. after a year's illness and Charles, who had also been In poor health the past year, expired at 11:45 a.m. He was in failing health the last three months. The bodies will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home from 11 a.m Saturday until 1 p.m, Sunday; then at the church until the time of the service. The Rev. J. N. Marxen will officiate at the funeral rites. Charles and Robert Welch, sons of the late Henry and Margaret Pilling Welch, were born on their parents' homestead in Colfax County where they resided nearly all their lives. Both lived on the home farm after their marriages, but when Charles retired eight years ago, he and his wife moved to a small acreage one-half mile west of St. John's church. Robert, also retired the last few years, remained on the home farm. Charles Welch was born Feb. 3,1872 and received his education at District 8 school in Colfax county of which he later served as a board member for 25 years. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen for almost 60 years and a former president and vice-president of Farmers Union Local No. 370, Shell Creek, in which he still held membership at the time of his death. Mr. Welch was an active member of St. John's Lutheran church, Shell Creek. and it was there that he married Mary Luchsinger on May 16, 1906. They celebrated their golden Wedding anniversary in 1950. Charles is survived by his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Stella) Luesche, Mrs. Ruby Egger, Mrs. Leonard (Lucille) Henggeler, and Mrs, Andrew (Mary) Mikkelsen, all of Columbus; four sons, William, Charles, and Chester of Columbus, and David of Coalinga, Calif.; 33 grandchildren and 24 great- grandchildren, Robert Welch was born May 31, 1878, and attended District 8 school. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. On Feb. 2, 1904, he married AIma Loseke at St. John's church and they observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1954. Surviving are his wife; five children, Mrs. Edward (Maggie) Mackenstedt of Leigh, Walter Welch and Mrs. Walter ( Vera) Loseke, both of Richland, Mrs. Earl (Annie) Bridges and Mrs. Eldon (Mabel) Kasper of Columbus; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The brothers are also survived by three sisters, Mary E. Welch of Columbus, Mrs. Lucille Voss of Fremont, and Mrs. Stella Kurth of Bennett, Colo. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, date unknown- RITES SUNDAY FOR WELCH BROTHERS Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Lutheran church, Shell Creek, for Robert C. Welch, 78, and his brother, Charles H. Welch, sr., 85, lifetime residents of this community, who died Thursday morning. The two brothers, residing less than two miles apart, died at their farm homes northeast of Columbus. Robert passed away at 8:40 A.M. after a year's illness and Charles, who had also been In poor health the past year, expired at 11:45 a.m. He was in failing health the last three months. The bodies will lie in state at the Gass Funeral Home from 11 a.m Saturday until 1 p.m, Sunday; then at the church until the time of the service. The Rev. J. N. Marxen will officiate at the funeral rites. Charles and Robert Welch, sons of the late Henry and Margaret Pilling Welch, were born on their parents' homestead in Colfax County where they resided nearly all their lives. Both lived on the home farm after their marriages, but when Charles retired eight years ago, he and his wife moved to a small acreage one-half mile west of St. John's church. Robert, also retired the last few years, remained on the home farm. Charles Welch was born Feb. 3,1872 and received his education at District 8 school in Colfax county of which he later served as a board member for 25 years. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen for almost 60 years and a former president and vice-president of Farmers Union Local No. 370, Shell Creek, in which he still held membership at the time of his death. Mr. Welch was an active member of St. John's Lutheran church, Shell Creek. and it was there that he married Mary Luchsinger on May 16, 1906. They celebrated their golden Wedding anniversary in 1950. Charles is survived by his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Stella) Luesche, Mrs. Ruby Egger, Mrs. Leonard (Lucille) Henggeler, and Mrs, Andrew (Mary) Mikkelsen, all of Columbus; four sons, William, Charles, and Chester of Columbus, and David of Coalinga, Calif.; 33 grandchildren and 24 great- grandchildren, Robert Welch was born May 31, 1878, and attended District 8 school. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. On Feb. 2, 1904, he married AIma Loseke at St. John's church and they observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1954. Surviving are his wife; five children, Mrs. Edward (Maggie) Mackenstedt of Leigh, Walter Welch and Mrs. Walter ( Vera) Loseke, both of Richland, Mrs. Earl (Annie) Bridges and Mrs. Eldon (Mabel) Kasper of Columbus; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The brothers are also survived by three sisters, Mary E. Welch of Columbus, Mrs. Lucille Voss of Fremont, and Mrs. Stella Kurth of Bennett, Colo. | Welch, Robert (I13355)
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| 1179 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, date unknown- Mrs. Henry Loseke, jr., died last Sunday night at the family home northeast of this city, in Colfax County. She was the daughter of the late Herman Bakenhus, and had been raised in Bismark township of this county. She leaves a husband and eight children, the youngest child a babe only a few days old, to mourn the loss of a wife and mother. The funeral was held at the Loseke church Wednesday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. E. Deninger, and interment was made in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Loseke was about forty years old. ________________________ From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) JOURNAL, November 3, 1909- LOSEKE--At about ten o'clock last Sunday evening the spirit of Mrs. Henry Loseke took its flight to a better world after a severe physical illness lasting about two weeks. Mrs. Loseke's maiden name was Mathilda Bakenhus and she was the daughter of the late Herman Bakenhus. She was born on the old Loseke farm southwest of town on April 4th, 1870, and at her death was 39 years, 6 months and 12 days old. On April 23rd, 1891, the deceased was united in marriage to Henry Loseke and to this union were born eight children, the oldest of whom is seventeen years of age and the youngest is but a babe of a year and a half. [Leigh.] [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, date unknown- Mrs. Henry Loseke, jr., died last Sunday night at the family home northeast of this city, in Colfax County. She was the daughter of the late Herman Bakenhus, and had been raised in Bismark township of this county. She leaves a husband and eight children, the youngest child a babe only a few days old, to mourn the loss of a wife and mother. The funeral was held at the Loseke church Wednesday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. E. Deninger, and interment was made in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Loseke was about forty years old. ________________________ From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) JOURNAL, November 3, 1909- LOSEKE--At about ten o'clock last Sunday evening the spirit of Mrs. Henry Loseke took its flight to a better world after a severe physical illness lasting about two weeks. Mrs. Loseke's maiden name was Mathilda Bakenhus and she was the daughter of the late Herman Bakenhus. She was born on the old Loseke farm southwest of town on April 4th, 1870, and at her death was 39 years, 6 months and 12 days old. On April 23rd, 1891, the deceased was united in marriage to Henry Loseke and to this union were born eight children, the oldest of whom is seventeen years of age and the youngest is but a babe of a year and a half. [Leigh.] Original individual @I03489@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I224@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) @NF1646@ | Bakenhus, Mathilda (I624)
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| 1180 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 10, 1989, pg. 2, col. 3-4 Alvina Lutjelusche, 75, of Route 7, Columbus, died Friday, Dec. 8, 1989, at Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral services are 2:30 p.m. Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church. A family prayer service will be conducted at 2:15 p.m. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. until noon Monday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 1:30 Monday at the church. Mrs. Lutjelusche was born Nov. 18, 1914, in Platte County, the daughter of Otto and Louise (Grotelueschen) Johannes. She was educated at Christ Lutheran School. She married John Arthur Lutjelusche June 14, 1935, at Christ Lutheran Church. Mrs. Lutjelusche was a lifetime resident of the Columbus rea. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Golden Keys Extension Club. Surviving are one daughter, Lorene Lutjelusche, and one son, Frederick, both of Columbus; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ernest Johannes of Columbus, and Walter Johannes of Reo Linda, Calif.; and one sister, Clara (Mrs. Arthur) Siefken of Columbus. She was preceded in death by her husband, one infant son, one sister and a brother. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 10, 1989, pg. 2, col. 3-4 Alvina Lutjelusche, 75, of Route 7, Columbus, died Friday, Dec. 8, 1989, at Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral services are 2:30 p.m. Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church. A family prayer service will be conducted at 2:15 p.m. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. until noon Monday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 1:30 Monday at the church. Mrs. Lutjelusche was born Nov. 18, 1914, in Platte County, the daughter of Otto and Louise (Grotelueschen) Johannes. She was educated at Christ Lutheran School. She married John Arthur Lutjelusche June 14, 1935, at Christ Lutheran Church. Mrs. Lutjelusche was a lifetime resident of the Columbus rea. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Golden Keys Extension Club. Surviving are one daughter, Lorene Lutjelusche, and one son, Frederick, both of Columbus; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ernest Johannes of Columbus, and Walter Johannes of Reo Linda, Calif.; and one sister, Clara (Mrs. Arthur) Siefken of Columbus. She was preceded in death by her husband, one infant son, one sister and a brother. | Johannes, Alvina (I6201)
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| 1181 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 10, 2004- LEIGH - Helen A. Hekrdle, 82, of Leigh, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, at St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Norfolk. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Leigh, with the Rev. Theresa Meyers officiating. Burial is at Leigh Cemetery. Visitation is from 5:30-8 p.m. today at Leigh Memorial Funeral Chapel and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Mrs. Hekrdle was born Feb. 24, 1922, in rural Leigh, to John and Augusta (Ehlers) Paulsen. She attended rural Leigh schools. She married William Hekrdle Feb. 6, 1950, in Leigh. They farmed north of Leigh. For the past 15 years, she made her home with her daughter in Omaha. In May, she became a resident of St. Joseph's Nursing Home. She enjoyed baking and sewing. Survivors include three daughters, Donna (Dwight) Hargrove of Omaha, Debbie (Terry) Dvorak of Norfolk and Dorrine Hekrdle of Leigh; two brothers, Arnold (Betty) Paulsen of Seattle and John (Dorothy) Paulsen of Stanton; three sisters, Irene (Kenneth) Christensen of Pierce, Betty (Raymond) Wolsleger of Norfolk and Nadine (Kenneth) Magsamen of Leigh; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband in October of 1978 and one infant sister, Irma. @NF4521@ | Paulsen, Helen A. (I10085)
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| 1182 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 11, 2001- LEIGH -- Walter E. Bakenhus, 83, of Leigh died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, at the Stanton Nursing Home. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Christ Lutheran Church in rural Columbus with the Rev. John E. Nelson Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Christ Lutheran Cemetery in rural Columbus. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. Thursday at the church. Mr. Bakenhus was born Feb. 28, 1918, in Platte County to Oscar and Martha (Otte) Bakenhus. He attended rural district school and also Christ Lutheran School. He married Lorraine Settgast on May 23, 1948, in rural Columbus. They farmed south of Leigh. He was very active in the church and held various church offices. He was a life-long member of the church. In February he moved to the nursing home. Survivors include one son, Byron (Joan) Bakenhus of Lincoln; two daughters, Janice (Chad) Konop of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Linda (Mike) Taege of Norfolk; two sisters, Esther Bakenhus of Columbus and Arloa (Loren) Fittje of Humphrey; two brothers, Ora Bakenhus of Iowa and Orden (Helen) Bakenhus of Harlingen, Texas; seven grandchildren; four step grandchildren; one great-grandson and five step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1981; one brother, Orvis Bakenhus; and two sisters, Lorna Bakenhus and Elna Bakenhus.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 11, 2001- LEIGH -- Walter E. Bakenhus, 83, of Leigh died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, at the Stanton Nursing Home. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Christ Lutheran Church in rural Columbus with the Rev. John E. Nelson Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Christ Lutheran Cemetery in rural Columbus. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. Thursday at the church. Mr. Bakenhus was born Feb. 28, 1918, in Platte County to Oscar and Martha (Otte) Bakenhus. He attended rural district school and also Christ Lutheran School. He married Lorraine Settgast on May 23, 1948, in rural Columbus. They farmed south of Leigh. He was very active in the church and held various church offices. He was a life-long member of the church. In February he moved to the nursing home. Survivors include one son, Byron (Joan) Bakenhus of Lincoln; two daughters, Janice (Chad) Konop of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Linda (Mike) Taege of Norfolk; two sisters, Esther Bakenhus of Columbus and Arloa (Loren) Fittje of Humphrey; two brothers, Ora Bakenhus of Iowa and Orden (Helen) Bakenhus of Harlingen, Texas; seven grandchildren; four step grandchildren; one great-grandson and five step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1981; one brother, Orvis Bakenhus; and two sisters, Lorna Bakenhus and Elna Bakenhus. | Bakenhus, Walter Ernst (I639)
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| 1183 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 11, 2005- COLUMBUS - Carl A. Johannes, 80, of Columbus, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, at the Columbus Community Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus, with the Rev. Richard Bringewatt officiating. Burial is at Christ Lutheran Cemetery in rural Columbus, with military honors by the American Legion Hartman Post No. 84 Honor Guard. Visitation will be today from 3-7 p.m. at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus, and on Monday from 9-10 a.m., with a 9:45 a.m. family prayer service, at the church. Mr. Johannes was born Feb. 23, 1925, in rural Platte County, to Henry and Alma (Twistmeyer) Johannes. He was baptized at Christ Lutheran Church and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Carl attended schools at Christ Lutheran, St. John's Lutheran and Immanuel Lutheran. He worked on several farms before joining the United States Army on Dec. 28, 1948. Carl was medically discharged on March 24, 1949. He married Cordula (Corky) Loseke on June 26, 1949, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus. Carl worked for Bob Aerni, Behlen Manufacturing and Henke Machine Shop for several years, all while working the on the Loseke family farm. For several years, Carl and Corky ran the Johannes Feather Farm. Carl enjoyed doing small farm repair work and had his own shop on the farm. He was a member of the church, where he was an usher. He enjoyed playing cards and stopping for coffee to visit with his friends. Survivors include his wife, Cordula "Corky" Johannes of Columbus; one son, Stanley (Karen) Johannes of Columbus; two daughters, Sandy (Bob) Zimmerman of Cookeville, Tenn., and Sharon (Joe) Krumland of Columbus; nine grandchildren, Adam Muhle, Travis Johannes, Tyler Johannes, Rob Zimmerman, Kenyon Zimmerman, Nathan Zimmerman, Tammy Mayoral, Troy Krumland, and Toni Krumland; one great-grandson, Cole Johannes; and one sister, Helen Bohner of Nine Mile Falls, Wash. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Alma Johannes; one infant son; three brothers, Emil Johannes, Gustav Johannes, and one infant brother. Condolences may be sent to www.gasshaney.com. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 11, 2005- COLUMBUS - Carl A. Johannes, 80, of Columbus, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, at the Columbus Community Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus, with the Rev. Richard Bringewatt officiating. Burial is at Christ Lutheran Cemetery in rural Columbus, with military honors by the American Legion Hartman Post No. 84 Honor Guard. Visitation will be today from 3-7 p.m. at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus, and on Monday from 9-10 a.m., with a 9:45 a.m. family prayer service, at the church. Mr. Johannes was born Feb. 23, 1925, in rural Platte County, to Henry and Alma (Twistmeyer) Johannes. He was baptized at Christ Lutheran Church and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Carl attended schools at Christ Lutheran, St. John's Lutheran and Immanuel Lutheran. He worked on several farms before joining the United States Army on Dec. 28, 1948. Carl was medically discharged on March 24, 1949. He married Cordula (Corky) Loseke on June 26, 1949, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus. Carl worked for Bob Aerni, Behlen Manufacturing and Henke Machine Shop for several years, all while working the on the Loseke family farm. For several years, Carl and Corky ran the Johannes Feather Farm. Carl enjoyed doing small farm repair work and had his own shop on the farm. He was a member of the church, where he was an usher. He enjoyed playing cards and stopping for coffee to visit with his friends. Survivors include his wife, Cordula "Corky" Johannes of Columbus; one son, Stanley (Karen) Johannes of Columbus; two daughters, Sandy (Bob) Zimmerman of Cookeville, Tenn., and Sharon (Joe) Krumland of Columbus; nine grandchildren, Adam Muhle, Travis Johannes, Tyler Johannes, Rob Zimmerman, Kenyon Zimmerman, Nathan Zimmerman, Tammy Mayoral, Troy Krumland, and Toni Krumland; one great-grandson, Cole Johannes; and one sister, Helen Bohner of Nine Mile Falls, Wash. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Alma Johannes; one infant son; three brothers, Emil Johannes, Gustav Johannes, and one infant brother. Condolences may be sent to www.gasshaney.com. | Johannes, Carl Arthur (I6208)
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| 1184 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 12, 2008- CLARKSON -- Helen D. Asche, 94, of Clarkson, formerly of Leigh, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, at the Golden Living Center in Clarkson where she had resided for the past 14 months. The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh, with Pastor Terry Timm officiating. Committal will be in Zion Cemetery in Leigh. Lunch will be at the church school. Visitation will be 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at Leigh Memorial Chapel. Helen was born Oct. 14, 1914, near Leigh, to Fred and Mary (Hockemeier) Herbst. On Aug. 30, 1936, she married LaVern Asche at Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh. They lived and farmed in the Leigh area. Helen was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the Zion Sewing Circle and the Merry Farmerettes. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and playing cards. She is survived by two daughters, Marlene (Milo) Dvorak of Garland, Texas, Marva (Curt) Dowty of Belleville, Ill.; one sister, Lorinda Einspahr of North Platte; sister-in-law, Lorinda Asche; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one sister, Irene Herbst; and two brothers, Ed and Fred Herbst, Jr. Condolences to the family can be sent at www.revbluejeans.com. @NF1670@ | Herbst, Helen Dorothy (I5454)
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| 1185 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 12, 2008- LEIGH -- Betty L. Held, 77, of Leigh, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at the Stanton Health Center. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Leigh with the Rev. Theresa Meyer officiating. Burial will be in Leigh Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday at Leigh Memorial Chapel. Memorials may be made to St. Johns Church or Legion Auxiliary. Betty was born May 30, 1931, in Boone County to Elmer and Elise (Loseke) Busse. She attended school through the 10th grade. On Jan. 17, 1948, Betty and Jerald Held were married at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Leigh. They farmed in the Leigh area until moving to town in 1988. Betty worked at Dons True Value Store and cooked at Leigh High School for several years. She was a hard worker and loved assisting Jerald with the farm work. She enjoyed playing cards, baking horn rolls and kolaches, served on the Flower Committee at St. Johns and was a member of the Leigh Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, Jerald of Leigh; three daughters, Linda (Charley) Bare Jr. of Leigh, Deborah Held of Norfolk, and Jamie (Roger) Wiese of Leigh; one son, Harlan (Brandy) Held of Leigh; two sisters, Ceola Sedlacek of Leigh and Georgia (John) Larson of Creston; one brother, Orville (Doris) Busse of Columbus; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Teresa; and a brother, Nordin Busse. Please send your condolences to the family at www.revbluejeans.com. @NF3967@ | Busse, Betty Lou (I1765)
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| 1186 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 13, 1977, pg. 6, col. 5 Services for Mrs. Emil (Rosa) Grotelueschen, 90, Leigh, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Lutheran Church, preceded by a 1:45 p.m. family prayer service. Pastor Martin Bornemann will officiate, with burial in Christ Lutheran Cemetery. The body lies in state at Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel until noon Wednesday, then at church, 1-2 p.m. Daughter of John H. and Anna (Neemeyer) Wilke, she was born Nov. 24, 1887 in Platte County. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church, attended parochial and rural schools and married Emil H. Grotelueschen Feb. 28, 1908 at Christ Lutheran. Since she lived south of Leigh. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid. Eight children survive: Clarence, Eugene and Martin of Leigh; Mrs. LeRoy (Velma) Frese of Columbus; Edna of Seward; Mrs. Reinhold (Anna) Bock of Readlyn, Iowa; Mrs. Paul (Evelyn) Mueller of Sioux City, Iowa; Mrs. Frederick (Rose Marie) Graft of Fort Wayne, Ind. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Gottlieb Wilke of Columbus; sister, Irene Wilke of Canby, Ore. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Gilbert; one grandchild; brothers, Emil, John, Rudolph and infant Adolph; sisters, Mrs. Emil (Clara) Wurdeman and Mathilda Wilke. @NF1147@ | Wilke, Rosa Sophia (I13778)
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| 1187 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 14, 2001- Donna May Groteluschen, 74, of Leigh, Nebraska, died Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at the Columbus Community Hospital, Columbus, Nebraska. Services are Saturday, December 15, 2001, at 10:30 A.M. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh with the Rev. Terry Timm officiating. Interment is at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Leigh. Visitations will be held on Friday, December 14, 2001 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Saturday, December 15, 2001 from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Saturday at 10:15 AM at the church. Donna was born May 6, 1927 in rural St. Edward, Nebraska to Andrew and Mabel (Nelson) Andreasen. She attended rural grade schools and graduated from St. Edward High School at the age of 16. She received a teaching certificate and taught for one year at Boheet School south of Leigh, Nebraska. She then moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where she worked at a local drug store and the Federal Land Bank for 1.5 years taking the streetcar to work. She then attended Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Nebraska for one year to further her teaching degree. She returned to teaching at rural schools in St. Edward. She married Leo Groteluschen on September 24, 1948 at her parents home near St. Edward. They made their home together on the Groteluschen family farm near Leigh. After raising their children, Donna went back to the classroom as a teacher's aide at local schools around Leigh. For the past three years, she has been working as a dietary assistant at the Colonial Manor in Clarkson, Nebraska. Donna was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh, held various offices in the local zone and district of the LWML, and was also a member of the Zion Ladies Circle. She was a member of the Merry Farmerettes Extension Club, served on the Creston Township Election Board and volunteered for the GED program in Leigh. She enjoyed family, cooking, sewing, crafts, bowling, and was an avid auctions goer. For many years she did the monogramming of the emblems for the Leigh High School Cheerleaders. Donna is survived by: Husband - Leo Groteluschen - Leigh, NE Daughter - Cheryl (Richard) Slonecker - David City, NE Daughter - Marla Gernstein - Omaha, NE Daughter - Darlene Lich - Battle Creek, NE Son - Lonnie (Terri) Groteluschen - Humphrey, NE Son - Gary (Joann) Groteluschen - York, NE Daughter - Jane (Doug) Mynard - Thornton, CO Daughter - Renee (Steve) Wessel - Fremont, NE Brother - Doyle (Lois) Andreasen - Genoa, NE Sister - Verdeen Gulikson - Lincoln, NE 20 Grandchildren 3 Great-Grandchildren Donna was preceded in death by: Father - Andrew Andreasen Mother - Mabel (Nelson) Andreasen Son - Leon Groteluschen Sister - Eunice Fittje Grandson - Nathan Groteluschen [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 14, 2001- Donna May Groteluschen, 74, of Leigh, Nebraska, died Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at the Columbus Community Hospital, Columbus, Nebraska. Services are Saturday, December 15, 2001, at 10:30 A.M. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh with the Rev. Terry Timm officiating. Interment is at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Leigh. Visitations will be held on Friday, December 14, 2001 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Saturday, December 15, 2001 from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Saturday at 10:15 AM at the church. Donna was born May 6, 1927 in rural St. Edward, Nebraska to Andrew and Mabel (Nelson) Andreasen. She attended rural grade schools and graduated from St. Edward High School at the age of 16. She received a teaching certificate and taught for one year at Boheet School south of Leigh, Nebraska. She then moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where she worked at a local drug store and the Federal Land Bank for 1.5 years taking the streetcar to work. She then attended Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Nebraska for one year to further her teaching degree. She returned to teaching at rural schools in St. Edward. She married Leo Groteluschen on September 24, 1948 at her parents home near St. Edward. They made their home together on the Groteluschen family farm near Leigh. After raising their children, Donna went back to the classroom as a teacher's aide at local schools around Leigh. For the past three years, she has been working as a dietary assistant at the Colonial Manor in Clarkson, Nebraska. Donna was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh, held various offices in the local zone and district of the LWML, and was also a member of the Zion Ladies Circle. She was a member of the Merry Farmerettes Extension Club, served on the Creston Township Election Board and volunteered for the GED program in Leigh. She enjoyed family, cooking, sewing, crafts, bowling, and was an avid auctions goer. For many years she did the monogramming of the emblems for the Leigh High School Cheerleaders. Donna is survived by: Husband - Leo Groteluschen - Leigh, NE Daughter - Cheryl (Richard) Slonecker - David City, NE Daughter - Marla Gernstein - Omaha, NE Daughter - Darlene Lich - Battle Creek, NE Son - Lonnie (Terri) Groteluschen - Humphrey, NE Son - Gary (Joann) Groteluschen - York, NE Daughter - Jane (Doug) Mynard - Thornton, CO Daughter - Renee (Steve) Wessel - Fremont, NE Brother - Doyle (Lois) Andreasen - Genoa, NE Sister - Verdeen Gulikson - Lincoln, NE 20 Grandchildren 3 Great-Grandchildren Donna was preceded in death by: Father - Andrew Andreasen Mother - Mabel (Nelson) Andreasen Son - Leon Groteluschen Sister - Eunice Fittje Grandson - Nathan Groteluschen Original individual @I00398@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I121@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) @NF0123@ | Andreasen, Donna May (I264)
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| 1188 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 15, 2004- LINCOLN - Viola Amelia Dasenbrock, 89, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, at Tabitha Health Care Center in Lincoln. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Leigh. Burial is at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery. There is no visitation. Metcalf Funeral Home in Lincoln is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Dasenbrock was born June 18, 1915, in rural Creston, to Gustav and Margaret (Littelman) Hoessel. She married Robert Conrad Weber April 23, 1938, in Vancouver, Wash. He died in January of 1950. She married Reinold Dasenbrock Aug. 24, 1951, in Leigh. He died July 25, 1986. Survivors include four daughters, Lynn (Tim) Mason of Pacific Grove, Calif., Virginia (Fredrick) Swartz of DeWitt, Cheryl (Richard) Kucera of Bennet and Jolene (Roger) Hake of Leigh; one sister-in-law, Helen Hoessel of Schuyler; nine grandchildren, two step grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and six step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands; one brother, Arthur Hoessel; and one sister, Verna Kluver. Memorials are suggested to Platte County Historical Society, Tabitha Health Care Center and ELCA-Seminarian Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.metcalffh.com. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 15, 2004- LINCOLN - Viola Amelia Dasenbrock, 89, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, at Tabitha Health Care Center in Lincoln. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Leigh. Burial is at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery. There is no visitation. Metcalf Funeral Home in Lincoln is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Dasenbrock was born June 18, 1915, in rural Creston, to Gustav and Margaret (Littelman) Hoessel. She married Robert Conrad Weber April 23, 1938, in Vancouver, Wash. He died in January of 1950. She married Reinold Dasenbrock Aug. 24, 1951, in Leigh. He died July 25, 1986. Survivors include four daughters, Lynn (Tim) Mason of Pacific Grove, Calif., Virginia (Fredrick) Swartz of DeWitt, Cheryl (Richard) Kucera of Bennet and Jolene (Roger) Hake of Leigh; one sister-in-law, Helen Hoessel of Schuyler; nine grandchildren, two step grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and six step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands; one brother, Arthur Hoessel; and one sister, Verna Kluver. Memorials are suggested to Platte County Historical Society, Tabitha Health Care Center and ELCA-Seminarian Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.metcalffh.com. @NF4416@ | Hoessel, Viola (I5683)
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| 1189 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 16, 2000- SCRIBNER -- Margaret L. Backhus, 91, of Scribner died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, at the Good Samaritan Center in Scribner. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Scribner with the Rev. Donald Brunner officiating. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. Monday at Spear-Johnson Funeral Home in Scribner. Burial is at Scribner Cemetery. Ms. Backhus was born Oct. 1, 1909, in Platte County to John and Anna (Wurdemann) Backhus. She attended rural Platte County School and St. John's Parochial School in Platte County. She later attended Business School in Grand Island and attended Midland College in Fremont. She worked as a telephone operator and as the Scribner city clerk for 20 years, retiring on Dec. 6, 1982. She was a member of the church. She moved to Scribner from Columbus in 1935. Since July 1992, she has lived at Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include one brother, Walter (Norma) Backhus of Scribner. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Viola Mauch and Ruth Rink; and two brothers-in-law, Oscar Mauch and Roland Pink. Memorials may be directed to the church or the Good Samaritan Center. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 16, 2000- SCRIBNER -- Margaret L. Backhus, 91, of Scribner died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, at the Good Samaritan Center in Scribner. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Scribner with the Rev. Donald Brunner officiating. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. Monday at Spear-Johnson Funeral Home in Scribner. Burial is at Scribner Cemetery. Ms. Backhus was born Oct. 1, 1909, in Platte County to John and Anna (Wurdemann) Backhus. She attended rural Platte County School and St. John's Parochial School in Platte County. She later attended Business School in Grand Island and attended Midland College in Fremont. She worked as a telephone operator and as the Scribner city clerk for 20 years, retiring on Dec. 6, 1982. She was a member of the church. She moved to Scribner from Columbus in 1935. Since July 1992, she has lived at Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include one brother, Walter (Norma) Backhus of Scribner. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Viola Mauch and Ruth Rink; and two brothers-in-law, Oscar Mauch and Roland Pink. Memorials may be directed to the church or the Good Samaritan Center. Original individual @I198@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) merged with @I01549@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) | Backhus, Margaret (I510)
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| 1190 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 18, 1998, pg. 6A, col. 1-2- SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Warren Allen Lusche, 66, of Paradise Valley, Ariz., died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998, in Phoenix. Private services were arranged by Green Acres Mortuary in Scottsdale, Ariz. Mr. Lusche was born in Columbus to Chauncey and Martha (Anderson) Lusche. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was an accountant. Survivors include his companion, Norman Acri; and two brothers, J. Wesley of Wheatridge, Colo., and Robert of Danville, Calif. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or to the Scottsdale Health Care Hospice. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 18, 1998, pg. 6A, col. 1-2- SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Warren Allen Lusche, 66, of Paradise Valley, Ariz., died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998, in Phoenix. Private services were arranged by Green Acres Mortuary in Scottsdale, Ariz. Mr. Lusche was born in Columbus to Chauncey and Martha (Anderson) Lusche. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was an accountant. Survivors include his companion, Norman Acri; and two brothers, J. Wesley of Wheatridge, Colo., and Robert of Danville, Calif. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or to the Scottsdale Health Care Hospice. | Lusche, Warren A. (I8306)
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| 1191 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 19, 1927, pg. 6, col. 2 Norbert W. Grotelueschen, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Grotelueschen, died Sunday in a hospital in Rochester, Minn. Death was due to tumor of the brain, with which he had been suffering for the past six weeks. He had been at the hospital in Rochester for the past week and underwent an operation there Saturday, but was unable to rally. Mr. and Mrs. Grotelueschen, who were with their son at Rochester, accompanied the body to Columbus on Union Pacific train No. 17 this afternoon. The body will be taken to the family home 15 miles north of the city and the funeral arrangements will be announced later. Norbert was enrolled as a pupil at St. John's Lutheran parochial school this fall and attended classes regularly until he became ill. He is survived by his parents, two brothers and one sister. He is a grandson of Supervisor and Mrs. William Grotelueschen of the Creston neighborhood, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Mueller, of Columbus. The funeral services will be held Wednesday. Brief services will be held at the family home at 1 o'clock to be followed by services at St. John's Lutheran church at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Holm, pastor of the church, will conduct the services. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 19, 1927, pg. 6, col. 2 Norbert W. Grotelueschen, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Grotelueschen, died Sunday in a hospital in Rochester, Minn. Death was due to tumor of the brain, with which he had been suffering for the past six weeks. He had been at the hospital in Rochester for the past week and underwent an operation there Saturday, but was unable to rally. Mr. and Mrs. Grotelueschen, who were with their son at Rochester, accompanied the body to Columbus on Union Pacific train No. 17 this afternoon. The body will be taken to the family home 15 miles north of the city and the funeral arrangements will be announced later. Norbert was enrolled as a pupil at St. John's Lutheran parochial school this fall and attended classes regularly until he became ill. He is survived by his parents, two brothers and one sister. He is a grandson of Supervisor and Mrs. William Grotelueschen of the Creston neighborhood, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Mueller, of Columbus. The funeral services will be held Wednesday. Brief services will be held at the family home at 1 o'clock to be followed by services at St. John's Lutheran church at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Holm, pastor of the church, will conduct the services. | Grotelueschen, Norbert Walter (I4375)
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| 1192 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 2, 2003- COLUMBUS - Harold L. Larsen, 83, of Columbus, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at Columbus Community Hospital. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus, with the Rev. Richard Bringewatt officiating. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus with military honors by Hartman Post 84, American Legion. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and continues Thursday at the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m., with the family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. Mr. Larsen was born Aug. 30, 1920, in Albion to Louis and Geannie (Moore) Larsen. He attended school in Madison. During the 1930s, he worked for the Civil Conservation Corps. He moved to Idaho and worked as a farm hand for a number of years. On Nov. 12, 1939, he married Alwine Korte in Columbus. On May 11, 1944, he was drafted into the Marine Corps, serving during World War II. He was wounded in action on May 10, 1945, at Okinawa. On Jan. 26, 1946, he was honorably discharged. He then moved his family back to Columbus where he worked for Alexand's Furniture & Carpet Store. In the mid 1960s, he worked on his own as a carpet and tile installer. He enjoyed traveling. He was a member of the church. Survivors include two daughters, Claudia (Fred) Addison of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Connie (Bud) Sweet of Lincoln; two sons, Harold "Butch" (Dorothy) Larsen of Columbus and Lonnie (Lynette) Larsen of Kearney; two sisters, Margery (Louis) Durham of North Fort Myers, Fla., and Merna Hatfield of Buhl, Idaho; three brothers, Arvid Larsen of Norfolk, Carol (Fawn) Larsen of Chadron and Elliot (Dorothy) Larsen of Buhl, Idaho; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife; one son, Larry Larsen; one daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn (Ron) Novicki; one granddaughter; five brothers; and three sisters. Memorials are suggested to donor's choice. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 2, 2003- COLUMBUS - Harold L. Larsen, 83, of Columbus, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at Columbus Community Hospital. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus, with the Rev. Richard Bringewatt officiating. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus with military honors by Hartman Post 84, American Legion. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and continues Thursday at the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m., with the family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. Mr. Larsen was born Aug. 30, 1920, in Albion to Louis and Geannie (Moore) Larsen. He attended school in Madison. During the 1930s, he worked for the Civil Conservation Corps. He moved to Idaho and worked as a farm hand for a number of years. On Nov. 12, 1939, he married Alwine Korte in Columbus. On May 11, 1944, he was drafted into the Marine Corps, serving during World War II. He was wounded in action on May 10, 1945, at Okinawa. On Jan. 26, 1946, he was honorably discharged. He then moved his family back to Columbus where he worked for Alexand's Furniture & Carpet Store. In the mid 1960s, he worked on his own as a carpet and tile installer. He enjoyed traveling. He was a member of the church. Survivors include two daughters, Claudia (Fred) Addison of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Connie (Bud) Sweet of Lincoln; two sons, Harold "Butch" (Dorothy) Larsen of Columbus and Lonnie (Lynette) Larsen of Kearney; two sisters, Margery (Louis) Durham of North Fort Myers, Fla., and Merna Hatfield of Buhl, Idaho; three brothers, Arvid Larsen of Norfolk, Carol (Fawn) Larsen of Chadron and Elliot (Dorothy) Larsen of Buhl, Idaho; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife; one son, Larry Larsen; one daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn (Ron) Novicki; one granddaughter; five brothers; and three sisters. Memorials are suggested to donor's choice. | Larsen, Harold (I7329)
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| 1193 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 20, 1998, pg. 6A, col. 1-2- From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 20, 1998, pg. 6A, col. 1-2- COLUMBUS -- Catherine Ann Lueschen, 46, of rural Columbus died Friday, Dec. 18, 1998, at Columbus Community Hospital, Inc. Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus with the Rev. Joseph A. Miksch officiating. Burial is in St. Bonaventure Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus with a 7 p.m. vigil. Visitation will continue from 8-10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Lueschen was born Feb. 8, 1952, in Columbus to Eugene and Helen (Miksch) Bernt. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1970 and received an associate's degree from Central Community College-Platte Campu She married John Lueschen Oct. 28, 1972, in Columbus. She was a lifelong resident of the Columbus area and worked at Nebraska Public Power District as an administrative secretary. She was a member of the church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Brian and Cory, both of Columbus; one daughter, Sara of Columbus; her parents of Columbus; four brothers, Kenneth (Mary) Bernt, and Keith (Beverly) Bernt, all of Columbus, Carroll (Donna) Bernt of Loomis and Kevin (Anne) Bernt of Cedar Falls, Iowa; and one sister, Connie Bernt of Seattle, Wash. | Bernt, Catherine Ann (I1077)
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| 1194 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 21, 2005- Clarence Hake, 84 of Columbus, Nebraska died Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at Beverly Healthcare in Columbus, Nebraska. The funeral service will be on Friday, December 23, 2005 at 10:30 A.M. at the Christ Lutheran Church, rural Columbus, with Rev. John E. Nelson Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery with military honors by Platte Center American Legion Parry Post #283. Visitation will be on Thursday from 3:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Friday from 9:30 - 10: 30 A.M. at the church with a family prayer service at 10:15 A.M. Memorials may be directed to donor's choice. Clarence was born March 20, 1921 in Columbus, Nebraska to Emil and Rosa (Wurdeman) Hake. Clarence attended District 15 and Christ Lutheran Schools. He entered the U.S. Army on August 22, 1942 and served in WWII. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant and was honorably discharged on February 2, 1946. After the service, Clarence returned to the Columbus area and farmed all his life for Werner Hake. Clarence was a member of Christ Lutheran Church where he served as an elder and an usher. He was a past commander of the Platte Center American Legion. He enjoyed bowling and fishing. Clarence is survived by: Brother: Helmuth (Lietha) Hake of Columbus, NE Sister: Edna (Harold) Mohlman of Platte Center, NE 18 nieces and nephews Clarence was preceded in death by: Parents: Emil and Rosa Hake Sister: Elvera (Art) Stohr Sister: Luetta (Ken) Mohr [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 21, 2005- Clarence Hake, 84 of Columbus, Nebraska died Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at Beverly Healthcare in Columbus, Nebraska. The funeral service will be on Friday, December 23, 2005 at 10:30 A.M. at the Christ Lutheran Church, rural Columbus, with Rev. John E. Nelson Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery with military honors by Platte Center American Legion Parry Post #283. Visitation will be on Thursday from 3:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Friday from 9:30 - 10: 30 A.M. at the church with a family prayer service at 10:15 A.M. Memorials may be directed to donor's choice. Clarence was born March 20, 1921 in Columbus, Nebraska to Emil and Rosa (Wurdeman) Hake. Clarence attended District 15 and Christ Lutheran Schools. He entered the U.S. Army on August 22, 1942 and served in WWII. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant and was honorably discharged on February 2, 1946. After the service, Clarence returned to the Columbus area and farmed all his life for Werner Hake. Clarence was a member of Christ Lutheran Church where he served as an elder and an usher. He was a past commander of the Platte Center American Legion. He enjoyed bowling and fishing. Clarence is survived by: Brother: Helmuth (Lietha) Hake of Columbus, NE Sister: Edna (Harold) Mohlman of Platte Center, NE 18 nieces and nephews Clarence was preceded in death by: Parents: Emil and Rosa Hake Sister: Elvera (Art) Stohr Sister: Luetta (Ken) Mohr | Hake, Clarence (I4851)
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| 1195 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 26, 2002- Edmund Morlok, 83, of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday, December 25, 2002 at the Beverly Health Care in Columbus. The funeral service will be Saturday, December 28, 2002, 10:30 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Tom Volker officiating. Interment will be at the Columbus Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Saturday from 9:30 - 10-30 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church with a family prayer service at 10:15 A.M. Edmund Morlok was born January 6, 1919 in rural Platte County, Nebraska to Richard and Anna (Loseke) Morlok. He was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison, Nebraska. He married Norma Wilke on December 27, 1945 at Christ Lutheran Church, Columbus, Nebraska. Edmund farmed south of Madison for 27 years and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison, where he was an Elder and Council member. He also served on the School Board for the rural District 83 school near Madison. He retired from farming in 1972 and moved to Columbus, where he worked for John Deere dealers and later for Wilke Landscape Center. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus. Edmund is survived by: Spouse - Norma Morlok - Columbus, NE Daughter - Andrea (Richard) Beversdorf - McCool Junction, NE Daughter - Marilyn (Brad) Meister - Littleton, CO Son - Clay (Karen) Morlok - Maplewood, MN Son - Ron (Jane) Morlok - Carroll, IA Sister - Mari (Jerry) Green - Sun City, AZ Sister - Helen (Earl) Kallweit - Platte Center, NE Sister - Ruth Morlock - Pleasanton, CA Sister - Elsie (John) Wittick - Westminster, CA Brother - Bob (Donna) Morlok - San Jacinto, CA Brother - Ray (Norma) Morlok - Paradise, CA Grandson Josh Beversdorf Grandson Ryan Morlok Granddaughter Kendra Morlok Granddaughter Michelle Morlok Granddaughter Nicole Morlok Edmund was preceded in death by: Father - Richard Morlok Mother - Anna (Loseke) Morlok Brother - Walt Morlok Brother - Al Morlok Sister - Maxine Morlok[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 26, 2002- Edmund Morlok, 83, of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday, December 25, 2002 at the Beverly Health Care in Columbus. The funeral service will be Saturday, December 28, 2002, 10:30 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Tom Volker officiating. Interment will be at the Columbus Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Saturday from 9:30 - 10-30 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church with a family prayer service at 10:15 A.M. Edmund Morlok was born January 6, 1919 in rural Platte County, Nebraska to Richard and Anna (Loseke) Morlok. He was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison, Nebraska. He married Norma Wilke on December 27, 1945 at Christ Lutheran Church, Columbus, Nebraska. Edmund farmed south of Madison for 27 years and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison, where he was an Elder and Council member. He also served on the School Board for the rural District 83 school near Madison. He retired from farming in 1972 and moved to Columbus, where he worked for John Deere dealers and later for Wilke Landscape Center. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus. Edmund is survived by: Spouse - Norma Morlok - Columbus, NE Daughter - Andrea (Richard) Beversdorf - McCool Junction, NE Daughter - Marilyn (Brad) Meister - Littleton, CO Son - Clay (Karen) Morlok - Maplewood, MN Son - Ron (Jane) Morlok - Carroll, IA Sister - Mari (Jerry) Green - Sun City, AZ Sister - Helen (Earl) Kallweit - Platte Center, NE Sister - Ruth Morlock - Pleasanton, CA Sister - Elsie (John) Wittick - Westminster, CA Brother - Bob (Donna) Morlok - San Jacinto, CA Brother - Ray (Norma) Morlok - Paradise, CA Grandson Josh Beversdorf Grandson Ryan Morlok Granddaughter Kendra Morlok Granddaughter Michelle Morlok Granddaughter Nicole Morlok Edmund was preceded in death by: Father - Richard Morlok Mother - Anna (Loseke) Morlok Brother - Walt Morlok Brother - Al Morlok Sister - Maxine Morlok | Morlok, Edmund Oscar (I9201)
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| 1196 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 26, 2003- COLUMBUS - Adela Augusta Runge, 93, of Columbus, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, at her home. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Shell Creek Church in rural Columbus, with the Rev. Peter Jark-Swain officiating. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus, and from 1-2 p.m., with a family prayer service at 1:45 p.m., Saturday at the church. Mrs. Runge was born Sept. 28, 1910, in Bloomfield to John and Catherine (Dicke) Siefken. She attended rural District 44 School and Columbus High School. She married August Runge June 12, 1929, in rural Columbus. She was a homemaker. She was a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Shell Creek Church and the Birthday Club. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, sewing, crafts and playing cards. Survivors include five sons, August Jr. (Carylyn) Runge, Allen "Doc" (Joyce) Runge, Al Dale Runge, Arlyn "Butch" (Debra) Runge, all of Columbus, and Arthur (Kay) Runge of Duncan; two daughters, Alice (Dennis) Sander of Columbus and Ardyth (Ervin) "Ted" Engel of Richland; 28 grandchildren, and 48 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Arlo Runge; six sisters, Anna Siefken, Elsa Lusche, Louisa Benning, Wilhelmina Labens, Helen Siefken, and Martha Warlaumont; two brothers, Carl and John Siefken; and daughter-in-law, Terrie Runge. Memorials may be made to donor's choice. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 26, 2003- COLUMBUS - Adela Augusta Runge, 93, of Columbus, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, at her home. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Shell Creek Church in rural Columbus, with the Rev. Peter Jark-Swain officiating. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus, and from 1-2 p.m., with a family prayer service at 1:45 p.m., Saturday at the church. Mrs. Runge was born Sept. 28, 1910, in Bloomfield to John and Catherine (Dicke) Siefken. She attended rural District 44 School and Columbus High School. She married August Runge June 12, 1929, in rural Columbus. She was a homemaker. She was a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Shell Creek Church and the Birthday Club. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, sewing, crafts and playing cards. Survivors include five sons, August Jr. (Carylyn) Runge, Allen "Doc" (Joyce) Runge, Al Dale Runge, Arlyn "Butch" (Debra) Runge, all of Columbus, and Arthur (Kay) Runge of Duncan; two daughters, Alice (Dennis) Sander of Columbus and Ardyth (Ervin) "Ted" Engel of Richland; 28 grandchildren, and 48 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Arlo Runge; six sisters, Anna Siefken, Elsa Lusche, Louisa Benning, Wilhelmina Labens, Helen Siefken, and Martha Warlaumont; two brothers, Carl and John Siefken; and daughter-in-law, Terrie Runge. Memorials may be made to donor's choice. | Siefken, Adela A. (I11912)
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| 1197 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 27, 1989, pg. 2, col. 4 Milton G. Lueschen, 64, of Box 283, Creston, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1989, at Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Creston with the Rev. Cindy Ford Breed officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Creston. There will be a 10:15 a.m. family prayer service at the church on Friday. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. Thursday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Mr. Lueschen was born Oct. 21, 1925, in Platte County, south of Creston, the son of Adolph and Mary (Eisenmann) Lueschen. He attended Platte County District 58 and Creston High School. He married Cindy Bruckner May 31, 1988, in Omaha. Mr. Lueschen lived south of Creston on the farm until 1980, when he moved to Creston. He was a farmer and then worked as a township maintainer operator. Mr. Lueschen served in the U.S. Army from Jan. 20, 1949 until Nov. 16, 1951. He was a member of the American Legion and St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Cindy of Creston; one son, Milton John of Creston; one brother, Milan of Creston; six nieces and nephews. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 27, 1989, pg. 2, col. 4 Milton G. Lueschen, 64, of Box 283, Creston, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1989, at Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Creston with the Rev. Cindy Ford Breed officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Creston. There will be a 10:15 a.m. family prayer service at the church on Friday. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. Thursday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Mr. Lueschen was born Oct. 21, 1925, in Platte County, south of Creston, the son of Adolph and Mary (Eisenmann) Lueschen. He attended Platte County District 58 and Creston High School. He married Cindy Bruckner May 31, 1988, in Omaha. Mr. Lueschen lived south of Creston on the farm until 1980, when he moved to Creston. He was a farmer and then worked as a township maintainer operator. Mr. Lueschen served in the U.S. Army from Jan. 20, 1949 until Nov. 16, 1951. He was a member of the American Legion and St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Cindy of Creston; one son, Milton John of Creston; one brother, Milan of Creston; six nieces and nephews. | Lueschen, Milton G. (I8223)
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| 1198 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 29, 2005- Lawrence Gernstein, 79, of Leigh, Nebraska died Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at his home in Leigh. The funeral service will be Saturday, December 31, 2005, 10:30 A.M. at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Leigh with Rev. Theresa Meyer officiating. Interment will be in the Leigh Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Sucha Post # 302 honor guard. Visitation will be on Friday, December 30 from 12:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Saturday from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the church with a family prayer service at 10:15 A.M. Lawrence Gernstein was born December 28, 1926 in Leigh, Nebraska to William & Louis (Feye) Gernstein. He was baptized on January 27, 1927 and confirmed on March 29, 1942 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Leigh. Lawrence attended school in Leigh and graduated from Leigh High School in 1945. He entered the U.S. Army on May 28, 1945. He served in WWII in the Military Police Unit and was honorably discharged on April 11, 1946. On September 27, 1947, Lawrence married Mercina Pimpara in Vermillion, South Dakota. They lived south of Leigh where they farmed most of their lives. Lawrence was a member of the American Legion Post #302 where he was on the honor guard for 55 years. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and fishing. Lawrence is survived by: Wife - Mercina "Myrt" Gernstein of Leigh, NE Son - Gawyn (Char) Gernstein of Plattsmouth, NE Grandson - Chad (Lisa) Gernstein of Naples, FL Great Granddaughter - Brianna Gernstein Great Granddaughter - Makayla Gernstein 2 - Step-Granddaughters 5 - Step-Great-Grandchildren Sister - Evelyn Lake of Leigh, NE Brother - LaVern Gernstein of Columbus, NE Lawrence was preceded in death by: Parents - William & Louise Gernstein Daughter - Nola Krauer Brother - Harold Gernstein [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 29, 2005- Lawrence Gernstein, 79, of Leigh, Nebraska died Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at his home in Leigh. The funeral service will be Saturday, December 31, 2005, 10:30 A.M. at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Leigh with Rev. Theresa Meyer officiating. Interment will be in the Leigh Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Sucha Post # 302 honor guard. Visitation will be on Friday, December 30 from 12:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Saturday from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the church with a family prayer service at 10:15 A.M. Lawrence Gernstein was born December 28, 1926 in Leigh, Nebraska to William & Louis (Feye) Gernstein. He was baptized on January 27, 1927 and confirmed on March 29, 1942 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Leigh. Lawrence attended school in Leigh and graduated from Leigh High School in 1945. He entered the U.S. Army on May 28, 1945. He served in WWII in the Military Police Unit and was honorably discharged on April 11, 1946. On September 27, 1947, Lawrence married Mercina Pimpara in Vermillion, South Dakota. They lived south of Leigh where they farmed most of their lives. Lawrence was a member of the American Legion Post #302 where he was on the honor guard for 55 years. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and fishing. Lawrence is survived by: Wife - Mercina "Myrt" Gernstein of Leigh, NE Son - Gawyn (Char) Gernstein of Plattsmouth, NE Grandson - Chad (Lisa) Gernstein of Naples, FL Great Granddaughter - Brianna Gernstein Great Granddaughter - Makayla Gernstein 2 - Step-Granddaughters 5 - Step-Great-Grandchildren Sister - Evelyn Lake of Leigh, NE Brother - LaVern Gernstein of Columbus, NE Lawrence was preceded in death by: Parents - William & Louise Gernstein Daughter - Nola Krauer Brother - Harold Gernstein | Gernstein, Lawrence (I3912)
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| 1199 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 5, 1973, pg. 8, col. 3 Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church, Shell Creek, for Alfred G. Lusche, 72, Rt. 1, Columbus. He died unexpectedly Tuesday at Behlen Community Hospital. The Rev. L.E. Mortensen will officiate, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. The body will lie in state at Gass-Haney Funeral Home from 1:30 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday; 1-2 p.m. at church. Lifetime resident of this community, Mr. Lusche was a farmer and maintainer operator for Bismark Township. He also operated the Lusche store for many years. Born Feb. 2, 1901 in Platte County, he attended rural and city schools, graduating from Columbus High School. On April 28, 1926, he married Stella Mary Welch at St. John Church, Shell Creek, of which he was a lifelong member. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Donna Jean) Henggeler of Lincoln and Mrs. Norbert (Willa Mae) Janssen of Golden, Colo.; one son, Gayle of Columbus; 10 grandchildren; one brother, Gus Lusche of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilhelm and Emma Loseke Lusche; two brothers, Walter and Ernest. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 5, 1973, pg. 8, col. 3 Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church, Shell Creek, for Alfred G. Lusche, 72, Rt. 1, Columbus. He died unexpectedly Tuesday at Behlen Community Hospital. The Rev. L.E. Mortensen will officiate, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. The body will lie in state at Gass-Haney Funeral Home from 1:30 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday; 1-2 p.m. at church. Lifetime resident of this community, Mr. Lusche was a farmer and maintainer operator for Bismark Township. He also operated the Lusche store for many years. Born Feb. 2, 1901 in Platte County, he attended rural and city schools, graduating from Columbus High School. On April 28, 1926, he married Stella Mary Welch at St. John Church, Shell Creek, of which he was a lifelong member. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Donna Jean) Henggeler of Lincoln and Mrs. Norbert (Willa Mae) Janssen of Golden, Colo.; one son, Gayle of Columbus; 10 grandchildren; one brother, Gus Lusche of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilhelm and Emma Loseke Lusche; two brothers, Walter and Ernest. | Lusche, Alfred G. (I8255)
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| 1200 | _P_CCINFO 2-14330 From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 5, 2000- Delores Loseke CANTON, Texas - Delores M. Loseke, 72, of Canton, Texas, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in Tyler, Texas. Services were Friday at the Four Mile Lutheran Church in Van Zandt County, with the Rev. Clayton McCord officiating. Burial was at the parish cemetery. Mrs. Loseke was born May 2, 1928, in Creston to Otto and Emma (Barjenbruch) Littleman. She grew up on a farm near Creston and attended business school in Omaha for a year. She married Ray Loseke in Topeka, Kan. In 1946, she returned to Creston for eight years. She moved to Canton from Sheridan, Wyo., after she retired in 1989. She was a member and secretary of the church and the Women of the E.L.C.A. Survivors include two sons, Terry (Vicky) Loseke of Loveland, Colo., and Dave (Nanci) Loseke of Sheridan; one daughter, Marsha (Dale) Stone of Canton; one sister, Irene Leffers of Columbus; sister-in-law Beverly (Myron) Franzen of Columbus; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; and one brother, Edgar Littleman. Memorials are suggested to "Memorial Fund, Four Mile Lutheran," P.O. Box 1425, MaBank, TX 75147 or Hospice of East Texas, 3800 Paluxy, Suite 560, Tyler, Texas 75703. Eubank Funeral Home of Canton was in charge of arrangements.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW] From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 5, 2000- Delores Loseke CANTON, Texas - Delores M. Loseke, 72, of Canton, Texas, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in Tyler, Texas. Services were Friday at the Four Mile Lutheran Church in Van Zandt County, with the Rev. Clayton McCord officiating. Burial was at the parish cemetery. Mrs. Loseke was born May 2, 1928, in Creston to Otto and Emma (Barjenbruch) Littleman. She grew up on a farm near Creston and attended business school in Omaha for a year. She married Ray Loseke in Topeka, Kan. In 1946, she returned to Creston for eight years. She moved to Canton from Sheridan, Wyo., after she retired in 1989. She was a member and secretary of the church and the Women of the E.L.C.A. Survivors include two sons, Terry (Vicky) Loseke of Loveland, Colo., and Dave (Nanci) Loseke of Sheridan; one daughter, Marsha (Dale) Stone of Canton; one sister, Irene Leffers of Columbus; sister-in-law Beverly (Myron) Franzen of Columbus; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; and one brother, Edgar Littleman. Memorials are suggested to "Memorial Fund, Four Mile Lutheran," P.O. Box 1425, MaBank, TX 75147 or Hospice of East Texas, 3800 Paluxy, Suite 560, Tyler, Texas 75703. Eubank Funeral Home of Canton was in charge of arrangements. @NF3928@ | Littelman, Delores M. (I7575)
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