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1201 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 8, 1976, pg. 12, col. 2


Alfred Milton (Jiggs) Lueschen, Leigh, died early this morning at Schuyler Memorial Hospital. He was 65.

Funeral services are tentatively set for 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Leigh, with burial in the parish cemetery. The Rev. Thomas Chamberlain will officiate. Rozanek Funeral Home, Leigh, is in charg

Mr. Lueschen was born March 28, 1911 south of Leigh, where he spent his entire life. Son of Alfred and Dora (Bade) Lueschen, he was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

A bachelor, he was secretary-treasurer of the Leigh Farmers Insurance Co. and served on the Colfax County ASCS board many years.

Nieces and nephews survive. His parents and sister, Mrs. Robert (Olga) Craig preceded him in death. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 8, 1976, pg. 12, col. 2


Alfred Milton (Jiggs) Lueschen, Leigh, died early this morning at Schuyler Memorial Hospital. He was 65.

Funeral services are tentatively set for 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Leigh, with burial in the parish cemetery. The Rev. Thomas Chamberlain will officiate. Rozanek Funeral Home, Leigh, is in charg

Mr. Lueschen was born March 28, 1911 south of Leigh, where he spent his entire life. Son of Alfred and Dora (Bade) Lueschen, he was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

A bachelor, he was secretary-treasurer of the Leigh Farmers Insurance Co. and served on the Colfax County ASCS board many years.

Nieces and nephews survive. His parents and sister, Mrs. Robert (Olga) Craig preceded him in death. 
Lueschen, Alfred Milton (I8169)
 
1202 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 9, 2003-

ELKHORN - Harold Folken, 90, of Elkhorn, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at Elkhorn Life Care Center.

A family grave side service will be held at Columbus Cemetery with the Rev. Tim White officiating.

Mr. Folken was born March 19, 1913, in Leigh, to Walter and Clara (Schindler) Folken. He attended school in rural Colfax County and farmed for many years in the Leigh area.

On June 8, 1937, he was united in marriage to Marjorie A. Fajman in Leigh. He started the Harold Folken Contracting Company in 1956 and worked there until his retirement in 1983.

Mr. Folken was an usher at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus for many years. He enjoyed playing cards.

Survivors include one daughter: Marge Bohling of Omaha; one son: Bob (Darlene) Folken of Estes Park, Colo.; one sister: Thelma Botsch of Columbus; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.


Preceding him in death were his wife and one brother: Merle Folken.

Memorials can be sent to the family at www.gasshaney.com.
[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, December 9, 2003-

ELKHORN - Harold Folken, 90, of Elkhorn, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at Elkhorn Life Care Center.

A family grave side service will be held at Columbus Cemetery with the Rev. Tim White officiating.

Mr. Folken was born March 19, 1913, in Leigh, to Walter and Clara (Schindler) Folken. He attended school in rural Colfax County and farmed for many years in the Leigh area.

On June 8, 1937, he was united in marriage to Marjorie A. Fajman in Leigh. He started the Harold Folken Contracting Company in 1956 and worked there until his retirement in 1983.

Mr. Folken was an usher at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus for many years. He enjoyed playing cards.

Survivors include one daughter: Marge Bohling of Omaha; one son: Bob (Darlene) Folken of Estes Park, Colo.; one sister: Thelma Botsch of Columbus; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.


Preceding him in death were his wife and one brother: Merle Folken.

Memorials can be sent to the family at www.gasshaney.com. 
Folken, Harold (I3569)
 
1203 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 1, 2002-

SCHUYLER - Edna A. H. Jura, 86, of Schuyler died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002,
at Beverly Nursing Center in Schuyler.

Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Schuyler with
the Rev. Paul Lutter officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery in
Columbus.

Visitation will be noon-8 p.m. Friday at the Svoboda Funeral Home North
Chapel in Schuyler and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Mrs. Jura was born Aug. 22, 1915, in Leigh to Ben and Emma (Asche)
Mackenstadt. She attended Wilson School in Colfax County and graduated from
Kramer High School in Columbus in 1932. She attended Wayne State Teachers
College and Midland College.

She married Joseph J. Jura on June 7, 1942, in Stanton.

She taught school for more than 54 years in Colfax, Platte, Butler and
Madison counties as well as in Richland and St. Anthony's Catholic School in
Columbus. She retired in 1985.

She was a member of the church, the Eagles Auxiliary, the American Legion
Auxiliary and the Nebraska State Education Association.

Survivors include one daughter, Kathy (John) Dufek of Omaha; three sons, Jim
Jura of Springfield, Mo., Chuck (Janet) Jura of Columbus and Dan (Peggy)
Jura of St. Louis; and 12 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 14, 1995; and two brothers,
Otto Mackenstadt and Ed Mackenstadt.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 1, 2002-

SCHUYLER - Edna A. H. Jura, 86, of Schuyler died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002,
at Beverly Nursing Center in Schuyler.

Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Schuyler with
the Rev. Paul Lutter officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery in
Columbus.

Visitation will be noon-8 p.m. Friday at the Svoboda Funeral Home North
Chapel in Schuyler and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Mrs. Jura was born Aug. 22, 1915, in Leigh to Ben and Emma (Asche)
Mackenstadt. She attended Wilson School in Colfax County and graduated from
Kramer High School in Columbus in 1932. She attended Wayne State Teachers
College and Midland College.

She married Joseph J. Jura on June 7, 1942, in Stanton.

She taught school for more than 54 years in Colfax, Platte, Butler and
Madison counties as well as in Richland and St. Anthony's Catholic School in
Columbus. She retired in 1985.

She was a member of the church, the Eagles Auxiliary, the American Legion
Auxiliary and the Nebraska State Education Association.

Survivors include one daughter, Kathy (John) Dufek of Omaha; three sons, Jim
Jura of Springfield, Mo., Chuck (Janet) Jura of Columbus and Dan (Peggy)
Jura of St. Louis; and 12 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 14, 1995; and two brothers,
Otto Mackenstadt and Ed Mackenstadt. 
Mackenstadt, Edna (I8383)
 
1204 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 12, 1937, pg. 4, col. 3-

Edward Lueschen, 69, prominent Platte county farmer and former supervisor, who resided on a farm 14 miles north of Columbus for nearly 60 years, passed away at 7:30 a.m. today at the University hospital in Omaha, following an illness of the last few weeks duration.

Shortly before the holiday season, his health began to fail, and recently he had been taking treatment for a bladder infection. He was taken to Omaha a week ago yesterday and entered the hospital there for medical treatment, but his strength continued to fail gradually until death came this morning.

Born on Oct. 31, 1867, in Mayville, Wis., he came to Nebraska with his parents when a boy, and they settled on the farm where he was making his home at the time of his death. He grew to manhood there, and on June 27, 1893, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Goetz, his childhood sweetheart, at St. Paul's Lutheran church near their families' homes.

He took his bride to his parental home, and throughout his entire life he resided on this same farm. During that period of years he became widely known, and was always an esteemed and highly respected resident of that community.

At the death, in 1916, of his father-in-law, John Goetz who was serving as a Platte county supervisor at that time, he was appointed to fill the unexpired term. At the next election, he became republican candidate for the office, and was elected to the office for four successive terms--the term being a two-year period at that time. He was a member of the board when the present court house was erected.

He was a devout member of St. Paul's Lutheran church, and the services will be there, although the time has not been arranged. Funeral arrangements will be announced in tomorrow's Telegram.?

Mr. Lueschen is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs. William Loseke, of Creston, and Mrs. Otto Loseke, and Mrs. Wesley Stevens, of Leigh; one son, Edgar, residing on the home farm; two brothers, Dr. A.G. Lueschen, of Los Angeles, and Adolph Lueschen, of Creston, and 17 grandchildren. Two sons, Oswold Lueschen, who died July 21, 1936 in Denver, and Henry, who died in infancy, preceded him in death.

Herbert Ernst, of the Gass Funeral home, drove to Omaha this morning to bring the body here, and it will be at the funeral home until the time of the services has been determined. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 12, 1937, pg. 4, col. 3-

Edward Lueschen, 69, prominent Platte county farmer and former supervisor, who resided on a farm 14 miles north of Columbus for nearly 60 years, passed away at 7:30 a.m. today at the University hospital in Omaha, following an illness of the last few weeks duration.

Shortly before the holiday season, his health began to fail, and recently he had been taking treatment for a bladder infection. He was taken to Omaha a week ago yesterday and entered the hospital there for medical treatment, but his strength continued to fail gradually until death came this morning.

Born on Oct. 31, 1867, in Mayville, Wis., he came to Nebraska with his parents when a boy, and they settled on the farm where he was making his home at the time of his death. He grew to manhood there, and on June 27, 1893, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Goetz, his childhood sweetheart, at St. Paul's Lutheran church near their families' homes.

He took his bride to his parental home, and throughout his entire life he resided on this same farm. During that period of years he became widely known, and was always an esteemed and highly respected resident of that community.

At the death, in 1916, of his father-in-law, John Goetz who was serving as a Platte county supervisor at that time, he was appointed to fill the unexpired term. At the next election, he became republican candidate for the office, and was elected to the office for four successive terms--the term being a two-year period at that time. He was a member of the board when the present court house was erected.

He was a devout member of St. Paul's Lutheran church, and the services will be there, although the time has not been arranged. Funeral arrangements will be announced in tomorrow's Telegram.?

Mr. Lueschen is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs. William Loseke, of Creston, and Mrs. Otto Loseke, and Mrs. Wesley Stevens, of Leigh; one son, Edgar, residing on the home farm; two brothers, Dr. A.G. Lueschen, of Los Angeles, and Adolph Lueschen, of Creston, and 17 grandchildren. Two sons, Oswold Lueschen, who died July 21, 1936 in Denver, and Henry, who died in infancy, preceded him in death.

Herbert Ernst, of the Gass Funeral home, drove to Omaha this morning to bring the body here, and it will be at the funeral home until the time of the services has been determined.
@NF2340@ 
Lueschen, Edward (I8191)
 
1205 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 12, 2006-

Selma H. Loseke Gaver, 100 of Porterville, California died Wednesday, February 8, 2006 in Porterville.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 13th at 10:30 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Visalia, California. A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 17 at 1:00 PM in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus, Nebraska with Rev. Robert Wobrock officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to either Grace Lutheran Church in Visalia, California or Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus, Nebraska.

Selma Gaver was born December 9, 1905, in rural Platte County, Nebraska to Fritz and Mina (Ahrens) Loseke. She was baptized at Christ Lutheran Church on January 16, 1905, and confirmed there on May 16, 1920. In 1925 she graduated from Columbus High School and was also a 1928 graduate of Wise Memorial Hospital Training School of Nurses.

Selma married Elmer "Smokey" Gaver on January 1, 1930. They lived in Columbus all their married life. He preceded in in death in 1982. Selma enjoyed gardening, quilting and sport events. As a humble servant of the Lord, she was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Sewing Circle. Selma was a devoted mother and grandmother with a positive and thankful spirit.

Selma is survived by:
Daughter - Corinne (Rev. Bob Wobrock) of Springville, CA
Daughter - Gretchen (Larry) Shults) of Midland, TX
Son-in-law - Gene Fidel of Camarillo, CA
14 Grandchildren
22 Great-Grandchildren
Sister-in-law - Maxine Walton of CO
Sister-in-law - Bette Gaver of Columbus, NE
Numerous nieces and nephews

Selma was preceded in death by:
Parents - Fritz and Mina Loseke
Husband - Elmer Gaver
Daughter - Sally Fidel
Three Brothers
Four Sisters [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 12, 2006-

Selma H. Loseke Gaver, 100 of Porterville, California died Wednesday, February 8, 2006 in Porterville.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 13th at 10:30 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Visalia, California. A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 17 at 1:00 PM in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus, Nebraska with Rev. Robert Wobrock officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to either Grace Lutheran Church in Visalia, California or Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus, Nebraska.

Selma Gaver was born December 9, 1905, in rural Platte County, Nebraska to Fritz and Mina (Ahrens) Loseke. She was baptized at Christ Lutheran Church on January 16, 1905, and confirmed there on May 16, 1920. In 1925 she graduated from Columbus High School and was also a 1928 graduate of Wise Memorial Hospital Training School of Nurses.

Selma married Elmer "Smokey" Gaver on January 1, 1930. They lived in Columbus all their married life. He preceded in in death in 1982. Selma enjoyed gardening, quilting and sport events. As a humble servant of the Lord, she was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Sewing Circle. Selma was a devoted mother and grandmother with a positive and thankful spirit.

Selma is survived by:
Daughter - Corinne (Rev. Bob Wobrock) of Springville, CA
Daughter - Gretchen (Larry) Shults) of Midland, TX
Son-in-law - Gene Fidel of Camarillo, CA
14 Grandchildren
22 Great-Grandchildren
Sister-in-law - Maxine Walton of CO
Sister-in-law - Bette Gaver of Columbus, NE
Numerous nieces and nephews

Selma was preceded in death by:
Parents - Fritz and Mina Loseke
Husband - Elmer Gaver
Daughter - Sally Fidel
Three Brothers
Four Sisters 
Loseke, Selma H. (I8055)
 
1206 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 14, 2002-

Arnold T. Olson, 86, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Wednesday, February 13,
2002 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Services will be held at Zion
Lutheran Church, Leigh, Nebraska, on Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 10:30 AM
with Rev. Terry Timm officiating. Interment will be at the Zion Lutheran
Cemetery in Leigh.

Visitation will be held at Gass Haney Funeral Home on Friday, February 15,
2002 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and at Zion Lutheran Church Leigh on Saturday,
February 16, 2002 from 9:30 AM until service time. There will be a family
prayer service at 10:15 on Saturday in the church social hall.

Arnold Olson was born August 22, 1915 in rural Leigh, Nebraska to Clarence
and Pauline (Rabelar) Olson. He attending Zion Lutheran School in Leigh, and
graduated from Leigh High School. Arnold married Sylvia Barta on January 2,
1936 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus. He was a lifetime resistant of
Platte County and farmed the family farm until retiring and moving to
Columbus.

Arnold was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh where he had served on
many boards. He was President of the Creston Pioneer Cemetery Board, an avid
reader, enjoyed woodworking, playing cards, doing "mental math" and watching
football. He enjoyed working with his hands and always found something to
keep him busy. He loved to joke and spend time with his family and his grand
children.

Arnold is survived by:
Spouse - Sylvia Olson - Columbus, NE
Daughter - Jane (Don) Barr - Columbus, NE
Daughter - Linda (Don) Fuhr - Osceola, NE
Daughter - Betty Hamernik - Columbus, NE
Daughter-in-law - Donna Olson - Columbus, NE
Sister - Elsie Barjenbruch - Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law - Florence Olson - Clarkson, NE
10 Grandchildren
12 Great-Grandchildren

Arnold was preceded in death by:
Father - Clarence Olson
Mother - Pauline (Rabelar) Olson
Son - Arnold Olson Jr.
Son-in-law - William Hamernik
Brother - Lawrence Olson
Grandson - David Barr
Granddaughter - Kristine Fuhr [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 14, 2002-

Arnold T. Olson, 86, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Wednesday, February 13,
2002 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Services will be held at Zion
Lutheran Church, Leigh, Nebraska, on Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 10:30 AM
with Rev. Terry Timm officiating. Interment will be at the Zion Lutheran
Cemetery in Leigh.

Visitation will be held at Gass Haney Funeral Home on Friday, February 15,
2002 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and at Zion Lutheran Church Leigh on Saturday,
February 16, 2002 from 9:30 AM until service time. There will be a family
prayer service at 10:15 on Saturday in the church social hall.

Arnold Olson was born August 22, 1915 in rural Leigh, Nebraska to Clarence
and Pauline (Rabelar) Olson. He attending Zion Lutheran School in Leigh, and
graduated from Leigh High School. Arnold married Sylvia Barta on January 2,
1936 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus. He was a lifetime resistant of
Platte County and farmed the family farm until retiring and moving to
Columbus.

Arnold was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh where he had served on
many boards. He was President of the Creston Pioneer Cemetery Board, an avid
reader, enjoyed woodworking, playing cards, doing "mental math" and watching
football. He enjoyed working with his hands and always found something to
keep him busy. He loved to joke and spend time with his family and his grand
children.

Arnold is survived by:
Spouse - Sylvia Olson - Columbus, NE
Daughter - Jane (Don) Barr - Columbus, NE
Daughter - Linda (Don) Fuhr - Osceola, NE
Daughter - Betty Hamernik - Columbus, NE
Daughter-in-law - Donna Olson - Columbus, NE
Sister - Elsie Barjenbruch - Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law - Florence Olson - Clarkson, NE
10 Grandchildren
12 Great-Grandchildren

Arnold was preceded in death by:
Father - Clarence Olson
Mother - Pauline (Rabelar) Olson
Son - Arnold Olson Jr.
Son-in-law - William Hamernik
Brother - Lawrence Olson
Grandson - David Barr
Granddaughter - Kristine Fuhr
Original individual @I10908@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I2836@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) 
Olson, Arnold Theron (I9792)
 
1207 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 14, 2003-

LEIGH - Margaret Hall, 88, of Leigh, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003, at
Merrick Manor Nursing Home in Fremont.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Leigh with
the Rev. Mel Wiese officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic
Cemetery in Leigh.

Visitation will be 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. There is no
visitation today.

Mrs. Hall was born April 15, 1914, at Leigh to Edward and Katheryn (Thalken)
Bausch. She graduated from Leigh High School in 1932. She married Oscar C.
"Mike" Hall on Dec. 17, 1945, at Leigh. She lived her entire life in the
Leigh area. She worked as a nurse for Dr. Cooper. She worked at the Leigh
Bakery, Leigh Meat Market, and at Flossie's Cafe, and Bausch Motors in Leigh.

She was a member of the church, the Altar Society, St. Mary's Quilters and a
28-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include one nephew, Philip Bausch of Lincoln; six nieces, Veronica
Kauk of Hoxie Kan., Janice Recek and Christina Dupsky, both of Fremont,
Deanna Bausch of Springfield, Judie Nordhues of Bartelsville, Okla., and
Patti Tavener of Omaha.

She was preceded in death by her husband on March 1, 1983; and two brothers,
Herman Bausch and Harold Bausch.

Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Miller Funeral Home of Clarkson is in charge of arrangements.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 14, 2003-

LEIGH - Margaret Hall, 88, of Leigh, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003, at
Merrick Manor Nursing Home in Fremont.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Leigh with
the Rev. Mel Wiese officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic
Cemetery in Leigh.

Visitation will be 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. There is no
visitation today.

Mrs. Hall was born April 15, 1914, at Leigh to Edward and Katheryn (Thalken)
Bausch. She graduated from Leigh High School in 1932. She married Oscar C.
"Mike" Hall on Dec. 17, 1945, at Leigh. She lived her entire life in the
Leigh area. She worked as a nurse for Dr. Cooper. She worked at the Leigh
Bakery, Leigh Meat Market, and at Flossie's Cafe, and Bausch Motors in Leigh.

She was a member of the church, the Altar Society, St. Mary's Quilters and a
28-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include one nephew, Philip Bausch of Lincoln; six nieces, Veronica
Kauk of Hoxie Kan., Janice Recek and Christina Dupsky, both of Fremont,
Deanna Bausch of Springfield, Judie Nordhues of Bartelsville, Okla., and
Patti Tavener of Omaha.

She was preceded in death by her husband on March 1, 1983; and two brothers,
Herman Bausch and Harold Bausch.

Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Miller Funeral Home of Clarkson is in charge of arrangements. 
Bausch, Margaret (I840)
 
1208 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 14, 2004-

Herbert Luchsinger, Sr., 90 of Columbus, Nebraska died Thursday, February 12, 2004 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Timothy White officiating. Interment will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 AM at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Tuesday at 10:15 AM at the church. Memorials are to be directed to donors choice.

Herbert J. Luchsinger Sr., was born June 3, 1913 at the Luchsinger home place northeast of Columbus to Henry and Lina (Grossnicklaus) Luchsinger. He was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church, Shell Creek and confirmed at the Evangelical Protestant Church (now St. Luke's United Church of Christ) in Columbus. Herb received his education at District #10 school, rural Platte County. He married Mable Keller on June 3, 1936 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus. They farmed on the home place until 1960 when they moved to Columbus where they lived until moving to a farm he purchased north of Columbus in November of 1987.

Herbert was a member of District #10 school board for several years and helped organize the Platte County Rural Fire District in 1951. He was a honorary member of the Rural Fire Board, a volunteer fireman for many years, and helped number the Fire Districts. For a number of years, Herbert and Mable led the Platte County Rural Youth Group. Herbert was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he belonged to the Builders Club and the Brotherhood of Church Club.

Herbert is survived by:
Wife - Mable Luchsinger - Columbus, NE
Son - Herbert (Diana) Luchsinger Jr. - Columbus, NE
Son - Carol (Doris) Luchsinger - Columbus, NE
Grandson - Gary Luchsinger - Columbus, NE
Grandson - Greg (Lauri) Luchsinger - Columbus, NE
Grandson - Mark Luchsinger - Columbus, NE
Grandson - James (Sharon) Luchsinger - Valentine, NE
Granddaughter - Christine (Ronald) Stephenson - Lincoln, NE
Great Grandchildren - Madeline, Shandy, Nathan, Jessica, Jaime, Julia
Sister-in-law - Florence Luchsinger - Columbus, NE

Herbert was preceded in death by:
Parents - Henry & Lina (Grossnicklaus) Luchsinger
Infant Son
Grandson - Ricky Luchsinger
Brothers - Henry and Elmer Luchsinger
Sisters - Francis Osborn, Gertrude Michaelsen, Ottilia Luchsinger, Ruth Smith
[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 14, 2004-

Herbert Luchsinger, Sr., 90 of Columbus, Nebraska died Thursday, February 12, 2004 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Timothy White officiating. Interment will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 AM at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Tuesday at 10:15 AM at the church. Memorials are to be directed to donors choice.

Herbert J. Luchsinger Sr., was born June 3, 1913 at the Luchsinger home place northeast of Columbus to Henry and Lina (Grossnicklaus) Luchsinger. He was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church, Shell Creek and confirmed at the Evangelical Protestant Church (now St. Luke's United Church of Christ) in Columbus. Herb received his education at District #10 school, rural Platte County. He married Mable Keller on June 3, 1936 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus. They farmed on the home place until 1960 when they moved to Columbus where they lived until moving to a farm he purchased north of Columbus in November of 1987.

Herbert was a member of District #10 school board for several years and helped organize the Platte County Rural Fire District in 1951. He was a honorary member of the Rural Fire Board, a volunteer fireman for many years, and helped number the Fire Districts. For a number of years, Herbert and Mable led the Platte County Rural Youth Group. Herbert was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he belonged to the Builders Club and the Brotherhood of Church Club.

Herbert is survived by:
Wife - Mable Luchsinger - Columbus, NE
Son - Herbert (Diana) Luchsinger Jr. - Columbus, NE
Son - Carol (Doris) Luchsinger - Columbus, NE
Grandson - Gary Luchsinger - Columbus, NE
Grandson - Greg (Lauri) Luchsinger - Columbus, NE
Grandson - Mark Luchsinger - Columbus, NE
Grandson - James (Sharon) Luchsinger - Valentine, NE
Granddaughter - Christine (Ronald) Stephenson - Lincoln, NE
Great Grandchildren - Madeline, Shandy, Nathan, Jessica, Jaime, Julia
Sister-in-law - Florence Luchsinger - Columbus, NE

Herbert was preceded in death by:
Parents - Henry & Lina (Grossnicklaus) Luchsinger
Infant Son
Grandson - Ricky Luchsinger
Brothers - Henry and Elmer Luchsinger
Sisters - Francis Osborn, Gertrude Michaelsen, Ottilia Luchsinger, Ruth Smith 
Luchsinger (, Sr.), Herbert J. (I8130)
 
1209 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 15, 1982, pg. 2, col. 3

COLBY, Kan.--Former Platte County resident Pauline J. Speckman, 83, died Saturday at Thomas County Hospital in Colby, Kan.

Funeral services were 2 p.m. Monday at Harrison Chapel in Colby. Grave side services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Calvary Cemetery Shell Creek with Rev. L.E. Mortensen officiating. Visitation will be 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesday at Gass-Haney Chapel in Columbus.

Mrs. Speckman was born in Columbus on July 28, 1898, the daughter of Louis and Rosa Lena Rikert Groteluschen.

She was married to Herman Speckman and was a former Platte County resident.

Survivors include two daughters, Anita Golden and Lorene Curtin, both of Colby; two sons, Gerald and Carroll, both of Denver; one brother, Greeley Grotelueschen and one sister, Rosaline Schlax.

The family has requested memorials to Thomas County Hospital Association in Colby, Kan. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 15, 1982, pg. 2, col. 3

COLBY, Kan.--Former Platte County resident Pauline J. Speckman, 83, died Saturday at Thomas County Hospital in Colby, Kan.

Funeral services were 2 p.m. Monday at Harrison Chapel in Colby. Grave side services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Calvary Cemetery Shell Creek with Rev. L.E. Mortensen officiating. Visitation will be 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesday at Gass-Haney Chapel in Columbus.

Mrs. Speckman was born in Columbus on July 28, 1898, the daughter of Louis and Rosa Lena Rikert Groteluschen.

She was married to Herman Speckman and was a former Platte County resident.

Survivors include two daughters, Anita Golden and Lorene Curtin, both of Colby; two sons, Gerald and Carroll, both of Denver; one brother, Greeley Grotelueschen and one sister, Rosaline Schlax.

The family has requested memorials to Thomas County Hospital Association in Colby, Kan. 
Grotelueschen, Pauline (I4386)
 
1210 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 15, 2003-

Elaine M. Sprague, 80, of Columbus died Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at
Columbus Community Hospital. Memorial services are 10:30 am Saturday,
February 15, 2003 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with the Rev.
Roland Jank officiating. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 am
Saturday, also at the church. Interment will be in the O'Neill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the family wishes.

Elaine M. Sprague was born June 23, 1922 in rural Colfax County to Emil and
Augusta (Kroeger) Hoff. She grew up in rural Leigh and graduated from Leigh
High School in 1940.

She married Laurin W. Hespe on May 29, 1941 in rural
Schuyler. He died in April of 1975. Elaine married Otto Sprague on October
14, 1977 in O'Neill. Otto passed away in May of 1989.

Elaine lived and worked at the Tilden, NE motel, several years at BD's in Columbus, as a
dietician at Valley Hope in O'Neill, and worked for a short time at Dale's
in Norfolk. Elaine lived in several locations throughout her life including
New Hampshire, Texas, Lynch, NE, Butte, NE, and Battle Creek, NE. Elaine was
a volunteer at the Columbus Senior Center, member of Immanuel Lutheran
Church, Immanuel Country Ladies Aid, Bible study group, and was past
president of the Heritage House Club.

She is survived by:
Son Don Hespe of Leigh, NE
Son Terry Hespe of Chichester, NH
Step-Son David Sprague of Dallas, TX
Brother Gordon Hoff of Keenesburg, CO
Brother Duane Hoff Columbus, NE
Brother Malvern "Whitey" Hoff of Spearfish, SD
Sister Donna Olson of Columbus, NE
Sister Shirley Micek of Lincoln, NE
Brother Ken Hoff of Denver, CO
Four Grandchildren

She is preceded in death by:
1st Husband Laurin Hespe
Husband Otto Sprague
Father Emil Hoff
Mother Augusta Hoff
Brother Donald Hoff
[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 15, 2003-

Elaine M. Sprague, 80, of Columbus died Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at
Columbus Community Hospital. Memorial services are 10:30 am Saturday,
February 15, 2003 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with the Rev.
Roland Jank officiating. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 am
Saturday, also at the church. Interment will be in the O'Neill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the family wishes.

Elaine M. Sprague was born June 23, 1922 in rural Colfax County to Emil and
Augusta (Kroeger) Hoff. She grew up in rural Leigh and graduated from Leigh
High School in 1940.

She married Laurin W. Hespe on May 29, 1941 in rural
Schuyler. He died in April of 1975. Elaine married Otto Sprague on October
14, 1977 in O'Neill. Otto passed away in May of 1989.

Elaine lived and worked at the Tilden, NE motel, several years at BD's in Columbus, as a
dietician at Valley Hope in O'Neill, and worked for a short time at Dale's
in Norfolk. Elaine lived in several locations throughout her life including
New Hampshire, Texas, Lynch, NE, Butte, NE, and Battle Creek, NE. Elaine was
a volunteer at the Columbus Senior Center, member of Immanuel Lutheran
Church, Immanuel Country Ladies Aid, Bible study group, and was past
president of the Heritage House Club.

She is survived by:
Son Don Hespe of Leigh, NE
Son Terry Hespe of Chichester, NH
Step-Son David Sprague of Dallas, TX
Brother Gordon Hoff of Keenesburg, CO
Brother Duane Hoff Columbus, NE
Brother Malvern "Whitey" Hoff of Spearfish, SD
Sister Donna Olson of Columbus, NE
Sister Shirley Micek of Lincoln, NE
Brother Ken Hoff of Denver, CO
Four Grandchildren

She is preceded in death by:
1st Husband Laurin Hespe
Husband Otto Sprague
Father Emil Hoff
Mother Augusta Hoff
Brother Donald Hoff 
Hoff, Elaine M. (I5690)
 
1211 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 16, 1973, pg. 7, col. 5

Funeral rites for Mrs. Amalie Lueschen, 93, will be 1:30 p.m. Monday (prayer service) and 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Creston, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. David Nelson will officiate.

Resident of Creston in recent years, Mrs. Lueschen died Thursday in Behlen Hospital. Her body will lie in state at Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel, 1 p.m. Sunday to 11:30 a.m. Monday; 1-2 p.m. at church.

Daughter of the late Frederich and Anna Zitterich Cattau, she was born May 29, 1879 in Oldenburg, Germany, and came to the United States when she was 14. After a few years at Clarks, she resided in the Boheet area south of Creston until moving to town.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid and WMS. The family suggests memorials to Bethphage Mission at Axtell, Neb.

Surviving are two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Julius (Lucy) Hollman of Columbus; Arthur of St. Francis, Kan.; Mrs. Walter (Florence) Feye, Julius and Hugo, all of Creston; a brother, Herman J. Cattau of Columbus, 15 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Paul; six brothers, Louis, Fred, Henry, William, Carl and Rudolf Cattau; three sisters, Mrs. August (Anna) Wurdeman, Mrs. John (Wilhelmina) Wurdeman and Mrs. Fred (Elisa) Sander, all of the Creston-Columbus area. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 16, 1973, pg. 7, col. 5

Funeral rites for Mrs. Amalie Lueschen, 93, will be 1:30 p.m. Monday (prayer service) and 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Creston, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. David Nelson will officiate.

Resident of Creston in recent years, Mrs. Lueschen died Thursday in Behlen Hospital. Her body will lie in state at Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel, 1 p.m. Sunday to 11:30 a.m. Monday; 1-2 p.m. at church.

Daughter of the late Frederich and Anna Zitterich Cattau, she was born May 29, 1879 in Oldenburg, Germany, and came to the United States when she was 14. After a few years at Clarks, she resided in the Boheet area south of Creston until moving to town.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid and WMS. The family suggests memorials to Bethphage Mission at Axtell, Neb.

Surviving are two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Julius (Lucy) Hollman of Columbus; Arthur of St. Francis, Kan.; Mrs. Walter (Florence) Feye, Julius and Hugo, all of Creston; a brother, Herman J. Cattau of Columbus, 15 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Paul; six brothers, Louis, Fred, Henry, William, Carl and Rudolf Cattau; three sisters, Mrs. August (Anna) Wurdeman, Mrs. John (Wilhelmina) Wurdeman and Mrs. Fred (Elisa) Sander, all of the Creston-Columbus area.
Original individual @I02156@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I702@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@)
@NF0726@ 
Cattau, Amalia (I1915)
 
1212 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 16, 2009-

LINCOLN -- Sharon K. Franks, 62, of Lincoln, died Feb. 12, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on Nov. 14, 1946, to Helmuth & Lietha (Hunteman) Hake in Columbus.

She attended Christ Lutheran Grade School, Columbus Junior & Senior High School, graduating in 1965. She attended the University of Nebraska.

She married Jerry A. Franks on April 17, 1971. Sharon worked at the University of Nebraska Computing Services Network for 40 years. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading, embroidery, sports and playing cards with friends.

Survivors include a son, Matt and Christine Franks of Lincoln; grandchildren, Sarah, Allison, Brayden and Aubrey Franks of Lincoln; her parents of Columbus; a brother, Dale and Carol Hake of Norfolk; sisters, Pam and Lynn Nitz, Marcia Schlender, Doreen Morinelli, LeAnne Hake all of Columbus, Denise and Tim Grein of Walthill; 14 nieces and nephews; 22 great-nieces and nephews.

Sharon was preceded in death by her grandparents; Emil and Rosa Hake, Emil and Marie Hunteman.

Interment will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 in Wyuka Cemetery. Those attending the committal are kindly asked to gather inside the gates at the O Street entrance prior to 10 a.m.

A Memorial Service will follow at 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 4325 Sumner St., Lincoln. Pastor Jeffrey Schleich will officiate.

Memorials are suggested to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters, American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.

Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home of Lincoln is in charge of arrangements. 
Hake, Sharon K. (I4906)
 
1213 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 17, 1972, pg. 5, col. 6-

William Grotelueschen, 86, Schuyler, died Wednesday at Schuyler Memorial Hospital. Funeral rites will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Schuyler, with burial in Christ Lutheran Cemetery. His body will lie in state at Kucera-Rozanek Chapel, 9 a.m. Friday until noon Saturday; then at church until time of the service. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 17, 1972, pg. 5, col. 6-

William Grotelueschen, 86, Schuyler, died Wednesday at Schuyler Memorial Hospital. Funeral rites will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Schuyler, with burial in Christ Lutheran Cemetery. His body will lie in state at Kucera-Rozanek Chapel, 9 a.m. Friday until noon Saturday; then at church until time of the service. 
Grotelueschen, William E. (I4438)
 
1214 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 17, 2005-

ATTICA, Mich. - Edgar W. Grotelueschen, 85, of Attica, Mich., died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, in Pontiac, Mich.

Services were held Feb. 17 at New Life in Christ Lutheran Church in North Branch, Mich. The Rev. Bill Storm officiated. Burial was at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Mich. Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer, Mich., was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Grotelueschen was born Dec. 3, 1919, in Columbus, to H. William and Clara (Johannes) Grotelueschen. He attended Christ Lutheran School. He was a major in the United States Army during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

He married Carol Pouget Nov. 25, 1981, in Troy, Mich. After retiring from the Army, he was a supervisor with the Troy, Mich., School District for 20 years, retiring in 1982.

He was a member of the church, American Legion Post 16 in Lapeer and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed Gardening. During his military service, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one Silver Service Star, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal and Distinguished Unit Citation.

Survivors include his wife of Attica; one daughter and one son of Michigan; grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Michigan; four sisters, Elsie Stuthman and Lorraine Saalfeld, both of Columbus, Edna Brown of Omaha and Leona Jones of Fremont; three brothers, Hilbert Grotelueschen of Omaha, Raymond Grotelueschen of Fremont and Albert (Lou) Grotelueschen of Octavia.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Ida Krull; and one brother, Elmer Grotelueschen.

Memorials are suggested to New Life in Christ Lutheran Church, 6007 Fish Lake Rd., North Branch, MI 48461. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 17, 2005-

ATTICA, Mich. - Edgar W. Grotelueschen, 85, of Attica, Mich., died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, in Pontiac, Mich.

Services were held Feb. 17 at New Life in Christ Lutheran Church in North Branch, Mich. The Rev. Bill Storm officiated. Burial was at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Mich. Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer, Mich., was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Grotelueschen was born Dec. 3, 1919, in Columbus, to H. William and Clara (Johannes) Grotelueschen. He attended Christ Lutheran School. He was a major in the United States Army during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

He married Carol Pouget Nov. 25, 1981, in Troy, Mich. After retiring from the Army, he was a supervisor with the Troy, Mich., School District for 20 years, retiring in 1982.

He was a member of the church, American Legion Post 16 in Lapeer and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed Gardening. During his military service, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one Silver Service Star, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal and Distinguished Unit Citation.

Survivors include his wife of Attica; one daughter and one son of Michigan; grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Michigan; four sisters, Elsie Stuthman and Lorraine Saalfeld, both of Columbus, Edna Brown of Omaha and Leona Jones of Fremont; three brothers, Hilbert Grotelueschen of Omaha, Raymond Grotelueschen of Fremont and Albert (Lou) Grotelueschen of Octavia.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Ida Krull; and one brother, Elmer Grotelueschen.

Memorials are suggested to New Life in Christ Lutheran Church, 6007 Fish Lake Rd., North Branch, MI 48461. 
Grotelueschen, Edgar (I4232)
 
1215 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 18, 2004-

MADISON - George M. Barr, of Madison, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004.

Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Madison, with the Rev. Randall Dilts and the Rev. Roy Roberts officiating. Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. today at Resseguie Funeral Home in Madison.

Mr. Barr was born May 21, 1913, in Stanton, to Harrison and Mary (Mortimer) Barr. He attended Canadian School District 13 near Stanton and graduated from Stanton High School. He moved to California with his parents in 1936. He returned to Nebraska and worked on a ranch in Henry in 1937.

He married Yvonne Roberts March 17, 1937, in Madison. They farmed in Stanton County for 25 years. In 1960, they began Columbian Feed Warehousing and Distributions in Madison. In 1962, the couple moved to Madison. They began managing the Columbian Seed Co. in Norfolk in 1965. He retired in 1978, and worked part time for eight years in supply at Armour Foods in Madison.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Cindy (Tom) DeGroot of Madison, and Judy (Dick) Reininger of Phoenix, Ariz.; one daughter-in-law, Jane Barr of Columbus; 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, two sisters, and one grandson.
[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 18, 2004-

MADISON - George M. Barr, of Madison, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004.

Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Madison, with the Rev. Randall Dilts and the Rev. Roy Roberts officiating. Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. today at Resseguie Funeral Home in Madison.

Mr. Barr was born May 21, 1913, in Stanton, to Harrison and Mary (Mortimer) Barr. He attended Canadian School District 13 near Stanton and graduated from Stanton High School. He moved to California with his parents in 1936. He returned to Nebraska and worked on a ranch in Henry in 1937.

He married Yvonne Roberts March 17, 1937, in Madison. They farmed in Stanton County for 25 years. In 1960, they began Columbian Feed Warehousing and Distributions in Madison. In 1962, the couple moved to Madison. They began managing the Columbian Seed Co. in Norfolk in 1965. He retired in 1978, and worked part time for eight years in supply at Armour Foods in Madison.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Cindy (Tom) DeGroot of Madison, and Judy (Dick) Reininger of Phoenix, Ariz.; one daughter-in-law, Jane Barr of Columbus; 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, two sisters, and one grandson. 
Barr, George M. (I768)
 
1216 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 2, 2002-

Olga P. Michaelsen, 94, of Columbus, Nebraska died Tuesday, January 29, 2002
at Mory's Haven in Columbus. The funeral service will be Saturday, February
2, 2002, 10:30 A.M. at Christ Lutheran Church in rural Columbus with Rev.
John E. Nelson Jr. officiating. Interment will be at the Christ Lutheran
Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 8:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the
church with a family prayer service at 10:15 A.M.. Memorials may be made to
the Borneman-Buchholz Scholarship Fund.

Olga P. Michaelsen was born February 16, 1907 in Leigh, Nebraska to Edward
and Lucy (Bakenhus) Michaelsen. Olga grew up on a farm 8 miles south of
Leigh and attended District 46 school in Colfax County and also Christ
Lutheran School where she was confirmed in 1921.

In 1947 she moved to Columbus and began working at Levine Brothers as a seamstress.
She continued working in Columbus until she moved to Cheyenne, WY in 1965. While in
Cheyenne, she continued to do seamstress work and she also was an active
member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Olga returned to Columbus in 1995 and
moved into Prairie Village Retirement Center. Olga enjoyed playing cards and
watching soap operas. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church.

Olga is survived by:
Niece: Mildred (Roland) Wilke ~ Columbus, NE.
Niece: Alta (Harvey) Nauenburg ~ Columbus, NE.
Niece: Dorothy (Herbert) Korcek ~ Columbus, NE.
Niece: Velda (Victor Jr.) Olson ~ Leigh, NE.
Niece: Selma (Larry) Loseke ~ Platte Center, NE.
Nephew: Roy (Sylvia) Michaelsen ~ Omaha, NE.
Nephew: Jim (Nancy) Borneman ~ Buena Vista, CO.
Niece: Marcia (Ron) Pfister ~ Denver, CO.
Niece: Lynn (Jim) Thomas ~ Salt Lake City, UT.
Niece: Dorothy (John) Snell ~ Cheyenne, WY.
Nephew: Keith (Sharon) Lewallen ~ Wichita, KS.
Special Friend: Ivan Otten ~ Columbus, NE.
Olga was preceded in death by:
Brother: Oscar Michaelsen
Sister: Leona Borneman
[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 2, 2002-

Olga P. Michaelsen, 94, of Columbus, Nebraska died Tuesday, January 29, 2002
at Mory's Haven in Columbus. The funeral service will be Saturday, February
2, 2002, 10:30 A.M. at Christ Lutheran Church in rural Columbus with Rev.
John E. Nelson Jr. officiating. Interment will be at the Christ Lutheran
Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 8:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the
church with a family prayer service at 10:15 A.M.. Memorials may be made to
the Borneman-Buchholz Scholarship Fund.

Olga P. Michaelsen was born February 16, 1907 in Leigh, Nebraska to Edward
and Lucy (Bakenhus) Michaelsen. Olga grew up on a farm 8 miles south of
Leigh and attended District 46 school in Colfax County and also Christ
Lutheran School where she was confirmed in 1921.

In 1947 she moved to Columbus and began working at Levine Brothers as a seamstress.
She continued working in Columbus until she moved to Cheyenne, WY in 1965. While in
Cheyenne, she continued to do seamstress work and she also was an active
member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Olga returned to Columbus in 1995 and
moved into Prairie Village Retirement Center. Olga enjoyed playing cards and
watching soap operas. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church.

Olga is survived by:
Niece: Mildred (Roland) Wilke ~ Columbus, NE.
Niece: Alta (Harvey) Nauenburg ~ Columbus, NE.
Niece: Dorothy (Herbert) Korcek ~ Columbus, NE.
Niece: Velda (Victor Jr.) Olson ~ Leigh, NE.
Niece: Selma (Larry) Loseke ~ Platte Center, NE.
Nephew: Roy (Sylvia) Michaelsen ~ Omaha, NE.
Nephew: Jim (Nancy) Borneman ~ Buena Vista, CO.
Niece: Marcia (Ron) Pfister ~ Denver, CO.
Niece: Lynn (Jim) Thomas ~ Salt Lake City, UT.
Niece: Dorothy (John) Snell ~ Cheyenne, WY.
Nephew: Keith (Sharon) Lewallen ~ Wichita, KS.
Special Friend: Ivan Otten ~ Columbus, NE.
Olga was preceded in death by:
Brother: Oscar Michaelsen
Sister: Leona Borneman 
Michaelson, Olga (I8903)
 
1217 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 22, 1983-

Services for Helena (Mrs. Henry) Groteluschen, 80, of 2707 27th St., are 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in rural Leigh. Rev. Nathan Houfek will officiate. A family prayer service at 1:45 p.m.
Burial is in the parish cemetery. Visitation is after 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and from 1 p.m. until the time of the service Thursday at the church.

Mrs. Groteluschen was born Dec. 25, 1902 in Oldenburg (Bissel) Germany, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Heinrich Cohrs. She married Henry A. Groteluschen on Sept. 2, 1927 in Grossenkneten, Germany, and came to the United States after her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Groteluschen settled in the Leigh community, remaining there until 1967 when they moved to Columbus.

Mrs. Groteluschen was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in rural Leigh and the Ladies Aid.

She died Monday morning at her home.

Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Lorraine (Mrs. Leonard) Vacha of Clarkson and Luella Daniels of Columbus; two sons, Carl of Leigh and Henry of Columbus; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a half sister, Martha, and a half brother, Otto, both of Germany.

She was preceded in death by a sister, a grandchild, a great-grandchild and a half-brother.

The family suggests memorials to the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 22, 1983-

Services for Helena (Mrs. Henry) Groteluschen, 80, of 2707 27th St., are 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in rural Leigh. Rev. Nathan Houfek will officiate. A family prayer service at 1:45 p.m.
Burial is in the parish cemetery. Visitation is after 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and from 1 p.m. until the time of the service Thursday at the church.

Mrs. Groteluschen was born Dec. 25, 1902 in Oldenburg (Bissel) Germany, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Heinrich Cohrs. She married Henry A. Groteluschen on Sept. 2, 1927 in Grossenkneten, Germany, and came to the United States after her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Groteluschen settled in the Leigh community, remaining there until 1967 when they moved to Columbus.

Mrs. Groteluschen was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in rural Leigh and the Ladies Aid.

She died Monday morning at her home.

Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Lorraine (Mrs. Leonard) Vacha of Clarkson and Luella Daniels of Columbus; two sons, Carl of Leigh and Henry of Columbus; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a half sister, Martha, and a half brother, Otto, both of Germany.

She was preceded in death by a sister, a grandchild, a great-grandchild and a half-brother.

The family suggests memorials to the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. 
Cohrs, Helene Sophie (I2124)
 
1218 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 22, 2002-

COLUMBUS -- Martin Wennekamp, 84, of Columbus, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at Beverly Healthcare in Columbus.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with the Revs. Richard Bringewatt and Roland A. Jank officiating. Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Paul's Cemetery in Leigh.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. Friday at the church.

Mr. Wennekamp was born Feb. 20, 1917, in Creston to George and Frieda (Wendt) Wennekamp. He attended schools in Platte County.

He married Elsie (Korte) Sieh on June 1, 1963, in Columbus. He was a farmer and livestock feeder in the Bismarck township.

He was a member of the church where he served on various boards and sang in the choir for many years. He was a member of the Lutheran Layman's League. He also sang in the Columbus Apollo Club.

He served as a Platte County Supervisor from 1982-1994. He was a board member of Consumers Co-op of Columbus and also of the Platte County Feeders Association. He was a committee member of the Platte County Farmers Home Administration.

Survivors include his wife of Columbus; three sons, David (Linda) Sieh of San Diego, Donald Sieh and Darwin (Yvonne) Sieh, all of Columbus; three brothers, Albert Wennekamp of Long Beach, Calif., Clemens Wennekamp and Melvin (Margaret) Wennekamp, all of Columbus; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Irwin Wennekamp, Arthur Wennekamp, Reinhold Wennekamp and Herman Wennekamp; two sisters, Elsie Wendt and Pauline Wennekamp; one son, Daryl Sieh and one granddaughter.

Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gasshaney.com.
[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 22, 2002-

COLUMBUS -- Martin Wennekamp, 84, of Columbus, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at Beverly Healthcare in Columbus.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with the Revs. Richard Bringewatt and Roland A. Jank officiating. Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Paul's Cemetery in Leigh.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. Friday at the church.

Mr. Wennekamp was born Feb. 20, 1917, in Creston to George and Frieda (Wendt) Wennekamp. He attended schools in Platte County.

He married Elsie (Korte) Sieh on June 1, 1963, in Columbus. He was a farmer and livestock feeder in the Bismarck township.

He was a member of the church where he served on various boards and sang in the choir for many years. He was a member of the Lutheran Layman's League. He also sang in the Columbus Apollo Club.

He served as a Platte County Supervisor from 1982-1994. He was a board member of Consumers Co-op of Columbus and also of the Platte County Feeders Association. He was a committee member of the Platte County Farmers Home Administration.

Survivors include his wife of Columbus; three sons, David (Linda) Sieh of San Diego, Donald Sieh and Darwin (Yvonne) Sieh, all of Columbus; three brothers, Albert Wennekamp of Long Beach, Calif., Clemens Wennekamp and Melvin (Margaret) Wennekamp, all of Columbus; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Irwin Wennekamp, Arthur Wennekamp, Reinhold Wennekamp and Herman Wennekamp; two sisters, Elsie Wendt and Pauline Wennekamp; one son, Daryl Sieh and one granddaughter.

Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gasshaney.com. 
Wennekamp, Martin (I13431)
 
1219 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 22, 2005-

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Kenneth "Bud" Morris Jerke, 68, of Rapid City, S.D., died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at his home.

Services are 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kirk Funeral Home with Paul Clement officiating. Burial will be at Black Hills National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation will be at Kirk Funeral Home on Monday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Mr. Jerke was born May 7, 1936, in Delmont, S.D., to Emanuel and Catherine (Rauscher) Jerke where he grew up and graduated high school.

He served in the Air Force from February 1955 to December 1958.

On Aug. 23, 1958, he married Dorothey Frickman in Boothwyn, Pa. He was a self employed general contractor. The family lived in Delaware, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Nebraska and Colorado before retiring to Rapid City in 2000. While living in Nebraska, Bud owned and operated a motorcycle repair business and built custom homes.

During the 20 years they lived in Colorado, he owned a dry wall business where he and his son, Rod, worked together. Upon retirement, he continued to do dry wall work in Rapid City.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and motorcycles.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Rod (Jana) Jerke and Scott Jerke, all of Rapid City; one daughter, Sue (Andy Wurdeman) Wurdeman of Black Hawk, S.D.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Sandra Chavanu of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by a brother and a grandson.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kirkfuneralhome.com. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 22, 2005-

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Kenneth "Bud" Morris Jerke, 68, of Rapid City, S.D., died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at his home.

Services are 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kirk Funeral Home with Paul Clement officiating. Burial will be at Black Hills National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation will be at Kirk Funeral Home on Monday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Mr. Jerke was born May 7, 1936, in Delmont, S.D., to Emanuel and Catherine (Rauscher) Jerke where he grew up and graduated high school.

He served in the Air Force from February 1955 to December 1958.

On Aug. 23, 1958, he married Dorothey Frickman in Boothwyn, Pa. He was a self employed general contractor. The family lived in Delaware, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Nebraska and Colorado before retiring to Rapid City in 2000. While living in Nebraska, Bud owned and operated a motorcycle repair business and built custom homes.

During the 20 years they lived in Colorado, he owned a dry wall business where he and his son, Rod, worked together. Upon retirement, he continued to do dry wall work in Rapid City.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and motorcycles.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Rod (Jana) Jerke and Scott Jerke, all of Rapid City; one daughter, Sue (Andy Wurdeman) Wurdeman of Black Hawk, S.D.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Sandra Chavanu of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by a brother and a grandson.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kirkfuneralhome.com. 
Jerke, Kenneth (I6157)
 
1220 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 23, 2004-

JoAnn Teresa McMullin, 76, of Creston, Nebraska died Monday, February 23, 2004 at Beverly Healthcare in Columbus, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Leigh, Nebraska with Father Mel Wiese officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Leigh. Visitation will begin on Tuesday at 5:00 PM at the church, with a 7:30 PM rosary. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 9:30 AM until service time at the church.

JoAnn Teresa McMullin was born August 20, 1927 on the family farm in rural Howells, to William and Katherine (Gross-Rhode) Pieper. She attended grade school at Sacred Heart Academy in Olean; Howells High School, for three years and then graduated from Dodge High School. She lived in Omaha, after graduation where she was employed as a secretary for the Empire Insurance Company.

On April 18, 1950, she married Russell McMullin at Sacred Heart Church in Olean. They farmed southwest of Leigh, Nebraska until 1986 when they semi-retired and moved to Creston. She then worked at Traditions (formerly known as the Muffin Shoppe) in Columbus for 12 years and also ran a catering business with her sister-in-law Ruth Feye.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Leigh for more than 50 years, where she was active in the St. Mary's Altar Society, the church choir, and the quilting club. She was also a former member of the Keynoters of Leigh.

JoAnn loved spending time with her grandchildren, participating in her church activities, singing, doing puzzles, playing cards and scrabble.

JoAnn is survived by:
Daughter - Nancy (Rich) Hejtmanek of North Platte, NE
Daughter - Joan (Kent) Fitzgerald of Lincoln, NE
Daughter - Linda (Darryl) Prokupek of Rising City, NE
Son - Randy (Linda) McMullin of Leigh, NE
14 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
Brother - Dallan (Ruth) Pieper of Omaha, NE
Brother - Roger (Loretta) Pieper of Dodge, NE
Sister - Kathleen Dennis of Lincoln, NE
Sister - Ruth (Eldon) Cech of Clarkson, NE
Sister-in-law - Ruth Feye of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law - Mary Ann McMullin of Leigh, NE
Sister-in-law - Darlene Pieper of Fremont, NE
Sister-in-law & Brother-in-law - Eileen (Bob) Neuhaus of Columbus, NE

JoAnn was preceded in death by:
Parents - William & Katherine (Gross-Rhode) Pieper
Husband - Russell McMullin
Infant Sons - William & Daniel McMullin
Brother - Elmer Pieper
Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law - Robert (Patricia) McMullin
Brother-in-laws - Mort McMullin, Lowell Feye & Bill Dennis
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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 23, 2004-

JoAnn Teresa McMullin, 76, of Creston, Nebraska died Monday, February 23, 2004 at Beverly Healthcare in Columbus, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Leigh, Nebraska with Father Mel Wiese officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Leigh. Visitation will begin on Tuesday at 5:00 PM at the church, with a 7:30 PM rosary. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 9:30 AM until service time at the church.

JoAnn Teresa McMullin was born August 20, 1927 on the family farm in rural Howells, to William and Katherine (Gross-Rhode) Pieper. She attended grade school at Sacred Heart Academy in Olean; Howells High School, for three years and then graduated from Dodge High School. She lived in Omaha, after graduation where she was employed as a secretary for the Empire Insurance Company.

On April 18, 1950, she married Russell McMullin at Sacred Heart Church in Olean. They farmed southwest of Leigh, Nebraska until 1986 when they semi-retired and moved to Creston. She then worked at Traditions (formerly known as the Muffin Shoppe) in Columbus for 12 years and also ran a catering business with her sister-in-law Ruth Feye.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Leigh for more than 50 years, where she was active in the St. Mary's Altar Society, the church choir, and the quilting club. She was also a former member of the Keynoters of Leigh.

JoAnn loved spending time with her grandchildren, participating in her church activities, singing, doing puzzles, playing cards and scrabble.

JoAnn is survived by:
Daughter - Nancy (Rich) Hejtmanek of North Platte, NE
Daughter - Joan (Kent) Fitzgerald of Lincoln, NE
Daughter - Linda (Darryl) Prokupek of Rising City, NE
Son - Randy (Linda) McMullin of Leigh, NE
14 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
Brother - Dallan (Ruth) Pieper of Omaha, NE
Brother - Roger (Loretta) Pieper of Dodge, NE
Sister - Kathleen Dennis of Lincoln, NE
Sister - Ruth (Eldon) Cech of Clarkson, NE
Sister-in-law - Ruth Feye of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law - Mary Ann McMullin of Leigh, NE
Sister-in-law - Darlene Pieper of Fremont, NE
Sister-in-law & Brother-in-law - Eileen (Bob) Neuhaus of Columbus, NE

JoAnn was preceded in death by:
Parents - William & Katherine (Gross-Rhode) Pieper
Husband - Russell McMullin
Infant Sons - William & Daniel McMullin
Brother - Elmer Pieper
Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law - Robert (Patricia) McMullin
Brother-in-laws - Mort McMullin, Lowell Feye & Bill Dennis 
Pieper, JoAnn Teresa (I10215)
 
1221 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 25, 2004-

LEIGH - Terri Wietfeld, 44, of Leigh, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, of cancer, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Services are 1 p.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Leigh, with the Rev. Mel Wiese officiating. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Monday, with a 7 p.m. rosary, and continues from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Mrs. Wietfeld was born June 16, 1959, in Sidney, to Lloyd Allen and Annette (Schnell) Juelfs. She attended school in Potter, and graduated from Potter High School in 1977. She then attended college for two years in Torrington, Wyo. She spent a semester in Oklahoma, a semester at Midland College in Fremont, and graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

She married Kenny Wietfeld May 6, 1983, in Leigh. After graduating from college, she worked at Leigh Public Schools teaching business courses, coaching volleyball, was a mock trial coach, and the distance learning teacher. She initiated the Relay for Life in the Leigh area.

She was a member of the church.

Survivors include her husband of Leigh; three sons: Daniel Wietfeld of Norfolk, and Matthew and Jonathan Wietfeld of Leigh; one daughter, Tessa Wietfeld of Leigh; her mother, Annie Juelfs of Potter; one sister, Jennifer (Kevin) Thomas of Potter; and one brother, Lane (Donna) Juelfs of Potter.

She was preceded in death by her father; grandparents; and two aunts.

________________________________

In 2004, Terri was posthumously named 2004 Volleyball Coach of the Year, by the Norfolk (NE.) Daily News.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 25, 2004-

LEIGH - Terri Wietfeld, 44, of Leigh, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, of cancer, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Services are 1 p.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Leigh, with the Rev. Mel Wiese officiating. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Monday, with a 7 p.m. rosary, and continues from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Mrs. Wietfeld was born June 16, 1959, in Sidney, to Lloyd Allen and Annette (Schnell) Juelfs. She attended school in Potter, and graduated from Potter High School in 1977. She then attended college for two years in Torrington, Wyo. She spent a semester in Oklahoma, a semester at Midland College in Fremont, and graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

She married Kenny Wietfeld May 6, 1983, in Leigh. After graduating from college, she worked at Leigh Public Schools teaching business courses, coaching volleyball, was a mock trial coach, and the distance learning teacher. She initiated the Relay for Life in the Leigh area.

She was a member of the church.

Survivors include her husband of Leigh; three sons: Daniel Wietfeld of Norfolk, and Matthew and Jonathan Wietfeld of Leigh; one daughter, Tessa Wietfeld of Leigh; her mother, Annie Juelfs of Potter; one sister, Jennifer (Kevin) Thomas of Potter; and one brother, Lane (Donna) Juelfs of Potter.

She was preceded in death by her father; grandparents; and two aunts.

________________________________

In 2004, Terri was posthumously named 2004 Volleyball Coach of the Year, by the Norfolk (NE.) Daily News. 
Juelfs, Terri (I6394)
 
1222 At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Living (I8311)
 
1223 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 27, 2001-

ALWINE LARSEN

COLUMBUS- Alwine M. Larsen, 84, of Columbus died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, at Columbus Community Hospital Inc.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with the Rev. Roland Jank officiating. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus.

Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. There is a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday at the church.

Mrs. Larsen was born June 8, 1916, in rural Leigh to William J. and Mathilda (Cattau) Korte. She attended school in the Leigh area. As a young lady, she helped raise her younger brothers and sisters. She also hired out as a maid. She married Harold Larsen on Nov. 12, 1939, in Columbus. They moved to Idaho and lived there for four years. They moved back to Columbus in 1943.

She was a member of the church, and was a member of the church choir for many years. She was a Cub Scout den mother when her children were young. She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting and baking.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Claudia (Fred) Addison of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Connie (Bud) Sweet of Lincoln; two sons, Butch (Dorothy) Larsen of Columbus and Lonnie Larsen of Kearney; five sisters, Helen (Floyd) Campbell, Elsie (Martin) Wennekamp and Mildred Wurdeman, all of Columbus, Luetta Connelly of Arvada, Colo., and Gladys Van Gordon of Alhambra, Calif.; two brothers, Henry Korte of California and Oliver (Mable) Korte of Canon City, Colo.; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Ron Novicki; a son, Larry Larsen; three brothers, Herman Korte, Clarence Korte and Irwin Korte; and a sister, Elizabeth Korte.
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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, February 27, 2001-

ALWINE LARSEN

COLUMBUS- Alwine M. Larsen, 84, of Columbus died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, at Columbus Community Hospital Inc.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with the Rev. Roland Jank officiating. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus.

Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. There is a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday at the church.

Mrs. Larsen was born June 8, 1916, in rural Leigh to William J. and Mathilda (Cattau) Korte. She attended school in the Leigh area. As a young lady, she helped raise her younger brothers and sisters. She also hired out as a maid. She married Harold Larsen on Nov. 12, 1939, in Columbus. They moved to Idaho and lived there for four years. They moved back to Columbus in 1943.

She was a member of the church, and was a member of the church choir for many years. She was a Cub Scout den mother when her children were young. She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting and baking.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Claudia (Fred) Addison of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Connie (Bud) Sweet of Lincoln; two sons, Butch (Dorothy) Larsen of Columbus and Lonnie Larsen of Kearney; five sisters, Helen (Floyd) Campbell, Elsie (Martin) Wennekamp and Mildred Wurdeman, all of Columbus, Luetta Connelly of Arvada, Colo., and Gladys Van Gordon of Alhambra, Calif.; two brothers, Henry Korte of California and Oliver (Mable) Korte of Canon City, Colo.; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Ron Novicki; a son, Larry Larsen; three brothers, Herman Korte, Clarence Korte and Irwin Korte; and a sister, Elizabeth Korte.
Original individual @I03475@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I2086@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) 
Korte, Alwine Mathilda (I6841)
 
1224 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 10, 2001-

LEIGH - Harvey D. Koch, 81, of Creston died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, at Columbus Community Hospital.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in rural Leigh with the Rev. Kristi Rockswold officiating. Burial is at Fairview Cemetery in Creston.

Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Thursday at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. A family prayer service is 10:15 a.m. Friday at the church.

Mr. Koch was born April 7, 1919, in rural Creston to Henry W. and Jennie M. (Bruen) Koch. He attended District 45 School.

He married Avis L. Pimpara on June 9, 1938, in Creston. He was a farmer and lived all of his life on the family farm south of Creston. He was a member of the church, Coyote Hunters, Creston Gun Club, Leigh Saddle Club and a past member of the District 45 School Board. He served on the Election Board for the Creston Township and was a former member of the Lion's Club in Creston. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife; four sons, Lonny Koch of Lincoln, Dave (Fern) Koch of Leigh, Jody (Debi) Koch of Columbus and Monty (Carolyn) Koch of Creston; five daughters, Klao Hughes of LaVista, Vicki (George) Ternus of Creston, Melanie (Jim) Arlt of Lindsay, Rhonda (Randy) Kleensang of Hoskins and Wendy (Dale) Rahtz of Leigh; one sister, Evelyn Kumpf of Omaha; 22 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Melvin, David, Vernon and Raymond Koch; and sister, Lydia Loseke.

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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 10, 2001-

LEIGH - Harvey D. Koch, 81, of Creston died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, at Columbus Community Hospital.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in rural Leigh with the Rev. Kristi Rockswold officiating. Burial is at Fairview Cemetery in Creston.

Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Thursday at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. A family prayer service is 10:15 a.m. Friday at the church.

Mr. Koch was born April 7, 1919, in rural Creston to Henry W. and Jennie M. (Bruen) Koch. He attended District 45 School.

He married Avis L. Pimpara on June 9, 1938, in Creston. He was a farmer and lived all of his life on the family farm south of Creston. He was a member of the church, Coyote Hunters, Creston Gun Club, Leigh Saddle Club and a past member of the District 45 School Board. He served on the Election Board for the Creston Township and was a former member of the Lion's Club in Creston. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife; four sons, Lonny Koch of Lincoln, Dave (Fern) Koch of Leigh, Jody (Debi) Koch of Columbus and Monty (Carolyn) Koch of Creston; five daughters, Klao Hughes of LaVista, Vicki (George) Ternus of Creston, Melanie (Jim) Arlt of Lindsay, Rhonda (Randy) Kleensang of Hoskins and Wendy (Dale) Rahtz of Leigh; one sister, Evelyn Kumpf of Omaha; 22 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Melvin, David, Vernon and Raymond Koch; and sister, Lydia Loseke. 
Koch, Harvey (I6752)
 
1225 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 10, 2006-

Carroll Arthur Ahrens, 76, of Columbus, Nebraska died Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at the Countryside Home in Madison, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be Friday, January 13th, 10:30 AM at Christ Lutheran Church with Rev. John E. Nelson Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery with Military Honors by The American Legion Honor Guard Parry Post #283. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Friday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Friday at 10:15 AM at the church. Memorials are the donor's choice.

Carroll A. Ahrens was born April 4, 1929 in rural Platte County, Nebraska to E. Arthur and Birdella (Pilling) Ahrens. He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church. He also attended Christ Lutheran School. On February 20, 1952, Carroll entered the US Marine Corp and was honorably discharged on February 19, 1954. He married Edith F. Muth on December 25, 1955 at Christ Lutheran Church. Carroll farmed and raised Hampshire hogs and Aberdeen-Angus Cattle. For over 40 years, Carroll drove truck for several local trucking firms. He was a life time member of Christ Lutheran Church.

Carroll is survived by:
Wife - Edith F. Ahrens of Columbus, NE
Daughter - Shelley (Allen) Westerhoff of Monroe, NE
Daughter - Theresa (Don) Wiemer of Creston, NE
Grandchildren - Michelle Wiemer (fiance Nick Daharsh of Lincoln, NE
Candice Wiemer of Fr. Lauderdale, FL
Marci Wiemer of Lincoln, NE
Tatum and Darin Wiemer of Creston, NE
Great Granddaughter - Rainna Wiemer of Lincoln, NE
Sister - Vendetta Kragel of Hampton, IA

Carroll was preceded in death by:
Parents - E. Arthur and Birdella M. Ahrens
Sister - Birdella Wurdeman

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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 10, 2006-

Carroll Arthur Ahrens, 76, of Columbus, Nebraska died Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at the Countryside Home in Madison, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be Friday, January 13th, 10:30 AM at Christ Lutheran Church with Rev. John E. Nelson Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery with Military Honors by The American Legion Honor Guard Parry Post #283. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Friday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Friday at 10:15 AM at the church. Memorials are the donor's choice.

Carroll A. Ahrens was born April 4, 1929 in rural Platte County, Nebraska to E. Arthur and Birdella (Pilling) Ahrens. He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church. He also attended Christ Lutheran School. On February 20, 1952, Carroll entered the US Marine Corp and was honorably discharged on February 19, 1954. He married Edith F. Muth on December 25, 1955 at Christ Lutheran Church. Carroll farmed and raised Hampshire hogs and Aberdeen-Angus Cattle. For over 40 years, Carroll drove truck for several local trucking firms. He was a life time member of Christ Lutheran Church.

Carroll is survived by:
Wife - Edith F. Ahrens of Columbus, NE
Daughter - Shelley (Allen) Westerhoff of Monroe, NE
Daughter - Theresa (Don) Wiemer of Creston, NE
Grandchildren - Michelle Wiemer (fiance Nick Daharsh of Lincoln, NE
Candice Wiemer of Fr. Lauderdale, FL
Marci Wiemer of Lincoln, NE
Tatum and Darin Wiemer of Creston, NE
Great Granddaughter - Rainna Wiemer of Lincoln, NE
Sister - Vendetta Kragel of Hampton, IA

Carroll was preceded in death by:
Parents - E. Arthur and Birdella M. Ahrens
Sister - Birdella Wurdeman

Original individual @I01231@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I66@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) 
Ahrens, Carroll Arthur (I88)
 
1226 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 10, 2006-

DAVID CITY - Albert Grotelueschen, 66, of Octavia, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at David Place Nursing Center in David City.

Funeral services for Albert will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Kracl Funeral Chapel in David City with Rev. David Palomaki officiating. Burial will be in the Edholm Cemetery.

Visitation is Monday from Noon-8 p.m. with the family present and from 5-7 p.m., also at the chapel. Visitation continues Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. until time of service.

Albert John Grotelueschen was born February 7, 1939 to William and Clara (Johannes) Grotelueschen in rural Colfax County. He attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Schuyler and Trinity Lutheran Church where he was confirmed in 1952. He graduated from Schuyler High School in 1956. While in high school he was a member of the boy's varsity basketball team. Following graduation he was employed by Higgins Milling Company as a truck driver for many years.

In 1961 he married Lilas Lou Hookstra. They were the parents of two children, a son, Kent Jay and daughter, Mindy Kay.

In June of 2005, Al was diagnosed with lung cancer and a brain tumor, which impaired his left side. Since then he had spent time at the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Bryan LGH West, Butler County Health Care and David Place.

He is survived by his wife Lou, one son Kent and his wife Robin Grotelueschen, all of Octavia, one daughter, Mindy and her husband, Brent Swanson of Genoa; three granddaughters, Jesse Lynn, Macy Kay Grotelueschen and Raina Rose Swanson; two brothers, Hilbert of Omaha and Raymond of Fremont; four sisters, Elsie Stuthman of Columbus, Edna Brown of Omaha, Leona Jones of Fremont and Lorraine Saalfeld of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Edgar of Attica, Michigan and Elmer, of Columbus and a sister, Ida Krull of Saginaw, Mich.

The family suggests memorials to the donor's choice.

A lunch will be served, following the committal service, at the Octavia Community Hall.

Condolences will reach the family at www.revbluejeans.com.

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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 10, 2006-

DAVID CITY - Albert Grotelueschen, 66, of Octavia, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at David Place Nursing Center in David City.

Funeral services for Albert will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Kracl Funeral Chapel in David City with Rev. David Palomaki officiating. Burial will be in the Edholm Cemetery.

Visitation is Monday from Noon-8 p.m. with the family present and from 5-7 p.m., also at the chapel. Visitation continues Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. until time of service.

Albert John Grotelueschen was born February 7, 1939 to William and Clara (Johannes) Grotelueschen in rural Colfax County. He attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Schuyler and Trinity Lutheran Church where he was confirmed in 1952. He graduated from Schuyler High School in 1956. While in high school he was a member of the boy's varsity basketball team. Following graduation he was employed by Higgins Milling Company as a truck driver for many years.

In 1961 he married Lilas Lou Hookstra. They were the parents of two children, a son, Kent Jay and daughter, Mindy Kay.

In June of 2005, Al was diagnosed with lung cancer and a brain tumor, which impaired his left side. Since then he had spent time at the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Bryan LGH West, Butler County Health Care and David Place.

He is survived by his wife Lou, one son Kent and his wife Robin Grotelueschen, all of Octavia, one daughter, Mindy and her husband, Brent Swanson of Genoa; three granddaughters, Jesse Lynn, Macy Kay Grotelueschen and Raina Rose Swanson; two brothers, Hilbert of Omaha and Raymond of Fremont; four sisters, Elsie Stuthman of Columbus, Edna Brown of Omaha, Leona Jones of Fremont and Lorraine Saalfeld of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Edgar of Attica, Michigan and Elmer, of Columbus and a sister, Ida Krull of Saginaw, Mich.

The family suggests memorials to the donor's choice.

A lunch will be served, following the committal service, at the Octavia Community Hall.

Condolences will reach the family at www.revbluejeans.com. 
Grotelueschen, Albert John (I4180)
 
1227 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 11, 1994, pg. 6A, col. 1-2-

SCHUYLER--Mary A. Lusche, 94, of Columbus died Saturday, Dec. 10, 1994, at the Schuyler Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit.

Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Gass-Haney Chapel in Columbus with the Rev. L.E. Mortensen officiating. Burial is at the Columbus Cemetery.

Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today ant 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Family prayer service is 1:45 p.m. Monday at Gass-Haney Chape

Mrs. Lusche was born Jan. 14, 1900, to Caesar and Mary (Eisenman) Ernst in Columbus. She attended grade school in Platte County.

She married Emil Lusche on June 1, 1921. The two farmed northeast of Columbus. After her husband died in 1933, Mrs. Lusche remained on the farm until moving to Columbus in 1982. She lived in the Schuyler Extended Care Unit since 1990.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid.

Survivors include one daughter, June Hegi of Columbus; one grandson and two great-granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by her husband, three sisters and one brothe

Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or donors' choice. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 11, 1994, pg. 6A, col. 1-2-

SCHUYLER--Mary A. Lusche, 94, of Columbus died Saturday, Dec. 10, 1994, at the Schuyler Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit.

Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Gass-Haney Chapel in Columbus with the Rev. L.E. Mortensen officiating. Burial is at the Columbus Cemetery.

Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today ant 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Family prayer service is 1:45 p.m. Monday at Gass-Haney Chape

Mrs. Lusche was born Jan. 14, 1900, to Caesar and Mary (Eisenman) Ernst in Columbus. She attended grade school in Platte County.

She married Emil Lusche on June 1, 1921. The two farmed northeast of Columbus. After her husband died in 1933, Mrs. Lusche remained on the farm until moving to Columbus in 1982. She lived in the Schuyler Extended Care Unit since 1990.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid.

Survivors include one daughter, June Hegi of Columbus; one grandson and two great-granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by her husband, three sisters and one brothe

Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or donors' choice. 
Ernst, Mary A. (I3271)
 
1228 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 12, 2003-

COLUMBUS - Clarence Wilken, 90, of Lincoln, formerly of Columbus, died
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, at Homestead Healthcare in Lincoln.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday with a family prayer service at
10:45 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, rural Columbus, with the Rev. John E.
Nelson Jr. officiating. A private family burial will be held at the Columbus
Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Gass Haney Funeral Home of Columbus is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Wilken was born May 27, 1912, in Platte County, a son of August L. and
Emma W. (Krumland) Wilken. He attended Christ Lutheran School.

In March of 1940, he was married to Shirley Rector in Fremont. He was
married to Betty Oxley in Lincoln in February 1977. He farmed in Platte
County before going to work for Nielsen Chevrolet. He owned the Studebaker
dealership in Columbus for many years before going to work for the
Prudential Life Insurance Co., where he put in 45 years of service, retiring
in 2000.

He was active in the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce and Junior Chamber.
He was a former member of the Columbus City Council and a member of the
Evening Lions Club. In Lincoln, he was a member of the Executive Club and
First Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife; one daughter: Jane (Fred) Monnich of Lincoln;
one son: Jack Wilken of Lincoln; two stepsons: Robert (Debbie) Brassette of
Lincoln and William Brassette of Grand Junction, Colo.; two sisters: Luella
(Edward) Marolf and Phyllis Peterson, all of Columbus; one brother: Wilbert
(Ruby) Wilken of Columbus; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
and two stepgrandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his first wife; and two brothers: Lorenz and
Milton Wilken.

Memorials can be sent to the church or the donor's choice.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 12, 2003-

COLUMBUS - Clarence Wilken, 90, of Lincoln, formerly of Columbus, died
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, at Homestead Healthcare in Lincoln.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday with a family prayer service at
10:45 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, rural Columbus, with the Rev. John E.
Nelson Jr. officiating. A private family burial will be held at the Columbus
Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Gass Haney Funeral Home of Columbus is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Wilken was born May 27, 1912, in Platte County, a son of August L. and
Emma W. (Krumland) Wilken. He attended Christ Lutheran School.

In March of 1940, he was married to Shirley Rector in Fremont. He was
married to Betty Oxley in Lincoln in February 1977. He farmed in Platte
County before going to work for Nielsen Chevrolet. He owned the Studebaker
dealership in Columbus for many years before going to work for the
Prudential Life Insurance Co., where he put in 45 years of service, retiring
in 2000.

He was active in the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce and Junior Chamber.
He was a former member of the Columbus City Council and a member of the
Evening Lions Club. In Lincoln, he was a member of the Executive Club and
First Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife; one daughter: Jane (Fred) Monnich of Lincoln;
one son: Jack Wilken of Lincoln; two stepsons: Robert (Debbie) Brassette of
Lincoln and William Brassette of Grand Junction, Colo.; two sisters: Luella
(Edward) Marolf and Phyllis Peterson, all of Columbus; one brother: Wilbert
(Ruby) Wilken of Columbus; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
and two stepgrandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his first wife; and two brothers: Lorenz and
Milton Wilken.

Memorials can be sent to the church or the donor's choice.
Original individual @I03369@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I4158@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) 
Wilken, Clarence (I13797)
 
1229 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 13, 1905

BORN
SAALFELD--A daughter was born last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Saalfeld, residing north of town. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 13, 1905

BORN
SAALFELD--A daughter was born last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Saalfeld, residing north of town. 
Saalfeld, UnknownDaughter (I11111)
 
1230 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 15, 2001-

VIENNA, Va. - Peter Henry Claussen Jr., 79, of Vienna, Va., died Sunday,
Jan. 14, 2001, at Northern Virginia Hospice in Arlington, Va.

Services were Jan. 17 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Vienna with the Revs.
Jerry Lia Braaten and Jeff Lindsay officiating. Burial was at St. Paul's
Lutheran Cemetery in Fulton, Md.

Mr. Claussen was born April 7, 1921, in rural Stanton County to Peter and
Elsie (Dasenbrock) Claussen and attended District 31 School. He graduated
from Leigh High School and Midland Lutheran College.

He married Marian Roberts May 27, 1943, in Hooper. He went to Washington on
Dec. 7, 1941, and worked in the office of Gen. George C. Marshall. For a
short time, he was employed at the Central Intelligence Agency. In 1953, he
went to work for the National Security Agency, retiring in 1980.

He served as president of Calypso Condo in Ocean City, Md., president of the
Vienna Community Police Association and secretary of Towns of Moorefield
Citizens' Association.

He also served as church council president.

Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mary (Alan) Greenbaum of Vienna;
one son, Peter H. Claussen III of Omaha; three grandchildren; and one
sister, Esther Mohnsen of Leigh.

Money and King Funeral Home of Vienna was in charge of arrangements.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 15, 2001-

VIENNA, Va. - Peter Henry Claussen Jr., 79, of Vienna, Va., died Sunday,
Jan. 14, 2001, at Northern Virginia Hospice in Arlington, Va.

Services were Jan. 17 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Vienna with the Revs.
Jerry Lia Braaten and Jeff Lindsay officiating. Burial was at St. Paul's
Lutheran Cemetery in Fulton, Md.

Mr. Claussen was born April 7, 1921, in rural Stanton County to Peter and
Elsie (Dasenbrock) Claussen and attended District 31 School. He graduated
from Leigh High School and Midland Lutheran College.

He married Marian Roberts May 27, 1943, in Hooper. He went to Washington on
Dec. 7, 1941, and worked in the office of Gen. George C. Marshall. For a
short time, he was employed at the Central Intelligence Agency. In 1953, he
went to work for the National Security Agency, retiring in 1980.

He served as president of Calypso Condo in Ocean City, Md., president of the
Vienna Community Police Association and secretary of Towns of Moorefield
Citizens' Association.

He also served as church council president.

Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mary (Alan) Greenbaum of Vienna;
one son, Peter H. Claussen III of Omaha; three grandchildren; and one
sister, Esther Mohnsen of Leigh.

Money and King Funeral Home of Vienna was in charge of arrangements.
@NF4111@ 
Claussen (, Jr.), Peter Henry (I2095)
 
1231 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 18, 2007-

Alice Adela Sander, 70 of Columbus, Nebraska, died Saturday, January 13, 2007, at her home in Columbus.

The funeral service will be on Wednesday, January 17, at 10:30 AM, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Shell Creek, with Rev. Peter Jark-Swain officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus, and continue on Wednesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 AM on Wednesday at the church. Memorials are family choice.

Alice Adela Sander was born June 25, 1936, in Platte County, Nebraska, to August Sr. and Adela (Siefken) Runge. She was baptized on July 19, 1936, and confirmed on March 5, 1950, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Shell Creek. She attended Rural District No. 2 grade school and graduated from Columbus High School. Alice married Dennis Sander on June 16, 1957, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Shell Creek. She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, and as a youth, participated in the church choir, was a member of Luther League and 4-H. She also spent summers helping neighbors wives do the extra cooking during the thrashing season. Later, she worked for the Platte County A.S.C.S. office, Consumers Public Power District, the Election Office, and was an Avon Representative for 20 years. She was an active member of her church, Birthday Card Club and Lamplighters Extension Club. She enjoyed gardening, reading, spending time with her family and attending her grandchildrens' activities.

Alice is survived by:
Husband - Dennis Sander of Columbus, NE
Son - James (Jill) Sander of Columbus, NE
Son - Michael (Amy) Sander of Rising City, NE
Daughter - Lori (Timothy) Alvarez of Gering, NE
Daughter - Diane (Todd) Paczosa of Duncan, NE
Son - Kurt (Nikole) Sander of Lincoln, NE
12 grandchildren - Brian, Sara, Joshua, Christopher, Jason, Hillary, Tiffany, Mitchell, Brooke, Chase, Morgan and Trenton
Brother - August Jr. "Sonny" (Carylyn) Runge of Columbus, NE
Brother - Allen "Doc" (Joyce) Runge of Columbus, NE
Brother - Al Runge of Columbus, NE
Brother - Arlynn "Butch" Runge of Columbus, NE
Brother - Arthur "Art" (Kay) Runge of Duncan, NE
Sister - Ardyth (Ervin "Ted") Engel of Richland, NE

Alice was preceded in death by:
Parents - August Sr. and Adela Runge
Brother - Arlo Runge
Sister-in-law - Terrie Runge

[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 18, 2007-

Alice Adela Sander, 70 of Columbus, Nebraska, died Saturday, January 13, 2007, at her home in Columbus.

The funeral service will be on Wednesday, January 17, at 10:30 AM, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Shell Creek, with Rev. Peter Jark-Swain officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus, and continue on Wednesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 AM on Wednesday at the church. Memorials are family choice.

Alice Adela Sander was born June 25, 1936, in Platte County, Nebraska, to August Sr. and Adela (Siefken) Runge. She was baptized on July 19, 1936, and confirmed on March 5, 1950, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Shell Creek. She attended Rural District No. 2 grade school and graduated from Columbus High School. Alice married Dennis Sander on June 16, 1957, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Shell Creek. She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, and as a youth, participated in the church choir, was a member of Luther League and 4-H. She also spent summers helping neighbors wives do the extra cooking during the thrashing season. Later, she worked for the Platte County A.S.C.S. office, Consumers Public Power District, the Election Office, and was an Avon Representative for 20 years. She was an active member of her church, Birthday Card Club and Lamplighters Extension Club. She enjoyed gardening, reading, spending time with her family and attending her grandchildrens' activities.

Alice is survived by:
Husband - Dennis Sander of Columbus, NE
Son - James (Jill) Sander of Columbus, NE
Son - Michael (Amy) Sander of Rising City, NE
Daughter - Lori (Timothy) Alvarez of Gering, NE
Daughter - Diane (Todd) Paczosa of Duncan, NE
Son - Kurt (Nikole) Sander of Lincoln, NE
12 grandchildren - Brian, Sara, Joshua, Christopher, Jason, Hillary, Tiffany, Mitchell, Brooke, Chase, Morgan and Trenton
Brother - August Jr. "Sonny" (Carylyn) Runge of Columbus, NE
Brother - Allen "Doc" (Joyce) Runge of Columbus, NE
Brother - Al Runge of Columbus, NE
Brother - Arlynn "Butch" Runge of Columbus, NE
Brother - Arthur "Art" (Kay) Runge of Duncan, NE
Sister - Ardyth (Ervin "Ted") Engel of Richland, NE

Alice was preceded in death by:
Parents - August Sr. and Adela Runge
Brother - Arlo Runge
Sister-in-law - Terrie Runge 
Runge, Alice Adela (I11012)
 
1232 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 19, 2006-

Marlene (Mrs. Ron) Cattau, 63 of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at Bryan LGH West in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, January 23, at 10:30 AM at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus with the Rev. Michael Klatt and Rev. Ernest Smith officiating. Interment will be in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery at 2:00 PM in rural Columbus. Visitation will be on Sunday at 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Monday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Monday at 10:15 AM at the church. Memorials are the Lutheran Hour or donor's choice.

Marlene Cattau was born September 28, 1942 in Clintonville, Wisconsin to Erwin and Erna (Krohn) Rosenberg. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Martin Evangelical Lutheran Church in Clintonville. Marlene attended St. Martin Lutheran Grade School, graduated from Clintonville High School and Concordia College in St. Paul, Minnesota. She taught school at Fr. Dodge, Iowa, Christ Lutheran School in Norfolk, Nebraska and Christ Lutheran School in Columbus, Nebraska.

Marlene married Ron Cattau on August 21, 1965. in Clintonville. Marlene was choir director at Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk and at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus where she was a current member. She also directed the children's choir at Peace Lutheran for over 8 years. Marlene did volunteer work in the church office at Peace Lutheran for a number of years. She was a member of the 2nd Milers group at Peace Lutheran. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, and collecting Nativity sets.

Marlene is survived by:
Husband - Ron Cattau of Columbus, NE
Sister - Phyllis Backer of Weyauwega, WI
Brother - Robert (Carol) Rosenberg of Ripon, WI
Sister-in-law - Dorothy Rosenberg of Shawano, WI
Sister-in-law - Glenda Rosenberg of Madison, WI
Sister-in-law - Kathy Rosenberg of Bella Vista, AR
Mother-in-law - Lorene Cattau of Creston, NE
Brother-in-law - Robert (Shirley) Cattau of Creston, NE
Brother-in-law - Roger (Nadine) Cattau of Creston, NE

Marlene was preceded in death by:
Parents - Erwin and Erna Rosenberg
Brother - Carl Rosenberg
Brother - Raymond Rosenberg
Brother - Eugene Rosenberg
Brother - Roger Rosenberg
Brother - David Rosenberg
Brother-in-law - Robert Backer
Father-in-law - Walter Cattau [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 19, 2006-

Marlene (Mrs. Ron) Cattau, 63 of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at Bryan LGH West in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, January 23, at 10:30 AM at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus with the Rev. Michael Klatt and Rev. Ernest Smith officiating. Interment will be in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery at 2:00 PM in rural Columbus. Visitation will be on Sunday at 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Monday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Monday at 10:15 AM at the church. Memorials are the Lutheran Hour or donor's choice.

Marlene Cattau was born September 28, 1942 in Clintonville, Wisconsin to Erwin and Erna (Krohn) Rosenberg. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Martin Evangelical Lutheran Church in Clintonville. Marlene attended St. Martin Lutheran Grade School, graduated from Clintonville High School and Concordia College in St. Paul, Minnesota. She taught school at Fr. Dodge, Iowa, Christ Lutheran School in Norfolk, Nebraska and Christ Lutheran School in Columbus, Nebraska.

Marlene married Ron Cattau on August 21, 1965. in Clintonville. Marlene was choir director at Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk and at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus where she was a current member. She also directed the children's choir at Peace Lutheran for over 8 years. Marlene did volunteer work in the church office at Peace Lutheran for a number of years. She was a member of the 2nd Milers group at Peace Lutheran. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, and collecting Nativity sets.

Marlene is survived by:
Husband - Ron Cattau of Columbus, NE
Sister - Phyllis Backer of Weyauwega, WI
Brother - Robert (Carol) Rosenberg of Ripon, WI
Sister-in-law - Dorothy Rosenberg of Shawano, WI
Sister-in-law - Glenda Rosenberg of Madison, WI
Sister-in-law - Kathy Rosenberg of Bella Vista, AR
Mother-in-law - Lorene Cattau of Creston, NE
Brother-in-law - Robert (Shirley) Cattau of Creston, NE
Brother-in-law - Roger (Nadine) Cattau of Creston, NE

Marlene was preceded in death by:
Parents - Erwin and Erna Rosenberg
Brother - Carl Rosenberg
Brother - Raymond Rosenberg
Brother - Eugene Rosenberg
Brother - Roger Rosenberg
Brother - David Rosenberg
Brother-in-law - Robert Backer
Father-in-law - Walter Cattau 
Rosenburg, Marlene (I10910)
 
1233 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 21, 2003-

COLUMBUS - Helen W. Dasenbrock, 93, of Columbus, died Saturday, Jan. 18,
2003, at Morys Haven Nursing Home in Columbus.

Services are 10:30 a. m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus with
the Rev. Timothy White officiating. Grave side services will be 2 p.m. Friday
at Leigh Cemetery in Leigh.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Svoboda Funeral Home South Chapel in
Schuyler and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday at the church.

Mrs. Dasenbrock was born June 18, 1909, in rural Leigh to Henry W. and
Elizabeth (Wieboldt) Callies. She graduated from Leigh High School in 1926.
She was a school teacher until she got married.

She married Herbert H. Dasenbrock on Aug. 8, 1930, at Leigh. She was then a
farm wife as they farmed in the Creston area. They moved to Columbus in
1957. She worked at a variety of jobs in Columbus over the years. Her last
job was hostess/cashier at Kings Food Host.

She was a member of the church and the Country Club Extension Club from
Creston.

She enjoyed bird watching and growing flowers in her garden. She had a love
for poetry.

Survivors include two daughters, Jeanne E. Went of Columbus and Ann (James)
Podraza of Walnut, Iowa; two sons, Wilbur "Bud" (Betty) Dasenbrock of
Lincoln and Richard (Barbara) Dasenbrock of Omaha; 15 grandchildren and 28
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Pearl Ehlers and Lola Hake of Leigh; one
sister-in-law, Ruth Callies of Leigh.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1993; one grandson; one
great-granddaughter; four brothers and two sisters.

Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran church or Alzheimer's
Association in memory of Herbert.
@NF4258@ 
Callies, Helen W. (I1842)
 
1234 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 21, 2003-

LAGRANGE, Ky. - Elaine Houfek, 88, of Lagrange, Ky., formerly of Clarkson,
died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at Richwood Nursing Home in Lagrange.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at New Zion Presbyterian Church in Clarkson
with the Rev. Dr. Earl F. Underwood Jr. officiating. Burial will be at
Clarkson National Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home in Clarkson and
9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Mrs. Houfek was born on Nov. 7, 1914, on the Dasenbrock family farm in
Colfax County to Henry and Anna (Jenny) Dasenbrock. She attended rural
Colfax County grade school and graduated from Leigh High School.

She married Lambert Charles Houfek on May 27, 1936 in Clarkson.

She grew up a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Leigh where she was
the organist. They farmed in Colfax County until 1941 when they moved to Los
Angeles. After WW II, they returned to Leigh. In 1947, they moved to Clarkson
and purchased Clarkson Oil Co. Her husband died on Jan. 7, 1972.

She made her home in Clarkson until moving to Kentucky in December of 2001
to be near family. She spent many hours crocheting for family and friends.

She was a member of New Zion Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include one son, Dean Charles (Joan) Houfek of Lagrange; one
daughter, Judith Louise (Charles) Blackbird of Boise, Idaho; six
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; four brothers, Herbert Dasenbrock,
Edmund Dasenbrock, Maurice Dasenbrock and Elmer Dasenbrock; and two sisters,
Irma Luchsinger and Estella Gee.

Donations may be sent to the family's choice.
Original individual @I02253@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I835@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) 
Dasenbrock, Elaine (I2327)
 
1235 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 3, 1988, pg. 2, col. 1

Mrs. Helen Lusche, 92, of rural Columbus died Saturday at Columbus Community Hospital.

Services are at 2 p.m., Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with Rev. Charles Gierke officiating. They will be preceded by a family prayer service at 1:45 p.m. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery, Columbus.

Visitation is from 2 to 9 p.m., Monday and from 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday at Gass-Haney Chapel, Columbus, and from 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday at the church.

Mrs. Lusche was born Oct. 14, 1895 north of Columbus, the daughter of Dietrich and Dorothea (Rodehorst) Bantols. She attended Immanuel Country School and married Ernest Lusche July 29, 1924 in Iowa. She lived in the Columbus area all her life. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Churc

Surviving are one son, Clayton, of Columbus, and one grandson, Mar

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; four brothers and three sisters.

Memorials may be directed to the Immanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 3, 1988, pg. 2, col. 1

Mrs. Helen Lusche, 92, of rural Columbus died Saturday at Columbus Community Hospital.

Services are at 2 p.m., Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with Rev. Charles Gierke officiating. They will be preceded by a family prayer service at 1:45 p.m. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery, Columbus.

Visitation is from 2 to 9 p.m., Monday and from 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday at Gass-Haney Chapel, Columbus, and from 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday at the church.

Mrs. Lusche was born Oct. 14, 1895 north of Columbus, the daughter of Dietrich and Dorothea (Rodehorst) Bantols. She attended Immanuel Country School and married Ernest Lusche July 29, 1924 in Iowa. She lived in the Columbus area all her life. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Churc

Surviving are one son, Clayton, of Columbus, and one grandson, Mar

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; four brothers and three sisters.

Memorials may be directed to the Immanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund. 
Bartels, Helen (I790)
 
1236 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 3, 1990, pg. 2A, col. 1

Alva (Mrs. Otto) Lutjelusche, 76, Route 1, Columbus, died Monday, Jan. 1, 1990, at her home.

Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Revs. Charles Gierke, Roland Jank and Michael Reiners officiating. There will be a 1:45 p.m. prayer service. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. until noon Thursday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and 1-2 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Mrs. Lutjelusche was born Dec. 18, 1914, in Colfax County, south of Leigh, the daughter of Adolph and Pauline (Loseke) Marty. She attended Platte County District 15 and Christ Lutheran School. She married L. Otto Lutjelusche June 30, 1942, at Christ Lutheran Church. She lived her entire life in the Columbus-Leigh area. She was a former employee of Anderson Floral. Mrs. Lutjelusche was a member of the 20th century club and Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Surviving are her husband of Columbus; four children, Vera (Mrs. Gayle) Cromwell of Genoa, Reuben of Engle-wood, Colo., Nila (Mrs. Richard) Brand and Karen Carey, both of Omaha; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond Marty of Columbus and Lloyd Marty of Kearney; three sisters, Vernell Schroeter and Helen Hoessel, both of Columbus and Vera Herrman of Omah

She was preceded in death by one sister, Delores Zoucha and three infant brothers.

Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 3, 1990, pg. 2A, col. 1

Alva (Mrs. Otto) Lutjelusche, 76, Route 1, Columbus, died Monday, Jan. 1, 1990, at her home.

Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Revs. Charles Gierke, Roland Jank and Michael Reiners officiating. There will be a 1:45 p.m. prayer service. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. until noon Thursday at Gass-Haney Funeral Home and 1-2 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Mrs. Lutjelusche was born Dec. 18, 1914, in Colfax County, south of Leigh, the daughter of Adolph and Pauline (Loseke) Marty. She attended Platte County District 15 and Christ Lutheran School. She married L. Otto Lutjelusche June 30, 1942, at Christ Lutheran Church. She lived her entire life in the Columbus-Leigh area. She was a former employee of Anderson Floral. Mrs. Lutjelusche was a member of the 20th century club and Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Surviving are her husband of Columbus; four children, Vera (Mrs. Gayle) Cromwell of Genoa, Reuben of Engle-wood, Colo., Nila (Mrs. Richard) Brand and Karen Carey, both of Omaha; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond Marty of Columbus and Lloyd Marty of Kearney; three sisters, Vernell Schroeter and Helen Hoessel, both of Columbus and Vera Herrman of Omah

She was preceded in death by one sister, Delores Zoucha and three infant brothers.

Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church. 
Marty, Alva Estella (I8543)
 
1237 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 30, 2007-

Dorothy Mae Grotelueschen, 85, of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at the Hearthstone Nursing Home in York, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be Saturday, January 27, 10:30 A.M. at the Christ Lutheran Church in rural Columbus with Rev. John E. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 4:00 - 6:00 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. Memorials may be directed to "Christ Lutheran School, in honor of Harold, Dorothy, and Grant Grotelueschen", 32312 122nd Ave, Columbus, NE, 68601or to the "Lakeview Foundation, Grant Grotelueschen Scholarship Fund", 3744 83rd St., Columbus, NE, 68601.

Dorothy Mae Grotelueschen was born February 3, 1921 in Columbus to Diedrich and Emma (Hollmann) Dirks. She was married to Harold Grotelueschen on October 9, 1940. They lived on a farm North of Columbus where they raised seven children.

Dorothy was a life-long member of Christ Lutheran Church where she was confirmed, married and served on Ladies Aid, Lutheran Women’s Mission League, Lutheran Laymen’s League, Christian Growth for Both and Parent Teacher’s League. She served her community as a Precinct Voting Judge and member of Platte County Extension Club. She was an excellent gardener, baker, and seamstress; however, she was best known for her thoughtfulness to others.

Her children remember Dorothy for her love and commitment to family, faithfulness to her husband, and dedication to the Lord.

Dorothy is survived by:
Son: Ralph (Norma) Grotelueschen of East Moline, IL
Daughter: Karen (Don) Bauder of Mt. Prospect, IL
Daughter: Jean (Stuart) Schmidt of Brentwood, TN
Daughter: Suzanne Bryson and partner Michael Cohen of Denver, CO
Daughter: Gaye (Scott) Nelson of York ,NE
Daughter: Faith (Steve) Meinzen of Overland Park, KS
Daughter-in-law: Jo Grotelueschen of Columbus, NE
18 Grandchildren
10 Great Grandchildren
Brother: Norman (Mildred) Dirks of Columbus, NE
Brother: Martin (Jeanne) Dirks of Columbus, NE

Dorothy was preceded in death by:
Parents: Diedrich & Emma Dirks
Husband: Harold Grotelueschen
Son: Glen Grotelueschen
Son: Grant Grotelueschen [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 30, 2007-

Dorothy Mae Grotelueschen, 85, of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at the Hearthstone Nursing Home in York, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be Saturday, January 27, 10:30 A.M. at the Christ Lutheran Church in rural Columbus with Rev. John E. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 4:00 - 6:00 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. Memorials may be directed to "Christ Lutheran School, in honor of Harold, Dorothy, and Grant Grotelueschen", 32312 122nd Ave, Columbus, NE, 68601or to the "Lakeview Foundation, Grant Grotelueschen Scholarship Fund", 3744 83rd St., Columbus, NE, 68601.

Dorothy Mae Grotelueschen was born February 3, 1921 in Columbus to Diedrich and Emma (Hollmann) Dirks. She was married to Harold Grotelueschen on October 9, 1940. They lived on a farm North of Columbus where they raised seven children.

Dorothy was a life-long member of Christ Lutheran Church where she was confirmed, married and served on Ladies Aid, Lutheran Women’s Mission League, Lutheran Laymen’s League, Christian Growth for Both and Parent Teacher’s League. She served her community as a Precinct Voting Judge and member of Platte County Extension Club. She was an excellent gardener, baker, and seamstress; however, she was best known for her thoughtfulness to others.

Her children remember Dorothy for her love and commitment to family, faithfulness to her husband, and dedication to the Lord.

Dorothy is survived by:
Son: Ralph (Norma) Grotelueschen of East Moline, IL
Daughter: Karen (Don) Bauder of Mt. Prospect, IL
Daughter: Jean (Stuart) Schmidt of Brentwood, TN
Daughter: Suzanne Bryson and partner Michael Cohen of Denver, CO
Daughter: Gaye (Scott) Nelson of York ,NE
Daughter: Faith (Steve) Meinzen of Overland Park, KS
Daughter-in-law: Jo Grotelueschen of Columbus, NE
18 Grandchildren
10 Great Grandchildren
Brother: Norman (Mildred) Dirks of Columbus, NE
Brother: Martin (Jeanne) Dirks of Columbus, NE

Dorothy was preceded in death by:
Parents: Diedrich & Emma Dirks
Husband: Harold Grotelueschen
Son: Glen Grotelueschen
Son: Grant Grotelueschen 
Dirks, Dorothy May (I2555)
 
1238 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 31, 2006-

Georgia H. Wilke, 87 of Osmond, Nebraska (formerly of Columbus, Nebraska) died Thursday, January 26, 2006 at the Faith Regional Health Center in Norfolk, Nebraska.

A prayer service will be held on Sunday, January 29, 6:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Paul Rowoldt officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 - 6:00 P.M. at Gass Haney Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery on Monday, January 30, 9:30 A.M. There will be a brief time of fellowship following the committal service in the Christ Lutheran Fellowship Hall. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 30, 2:00 P.M. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osmond, Nebraska with Rev. Gary Trowbridge officiating. Memorials are suggested to Christ Lutheran Cemetery or Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osmond, or donor's choice.

Georgia Helen Wilke was born August 14, 1918 in Columbus, Nebraska to Adolph and Emily (Loseke) Frese. She was baptized, confirmed, and received her education at Christ Lutheran. Georgia married Arthur Wilke on March 5, 1940 in Blair, Nebraska. In October, 1995 they moved to Osmond, Nebraska where they were members of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Georgia is survived by:
Husband - Arthur Wilke of Osmond, NE
Son - Sidney (Martha) Wilke of Eaton, CO
Son - Philip (Leslie) Wilke of Moreno Valley, CA
Son - Martin (Carol) Wilke of Boise, ID
Son - David (Jean) Wilke of Greeley, CO
Son - Quentin (Marcille) Wilke of Garden City, KS
Son - Clark (Kathy) Wilke of Osmond, NE
Son - Colin (Janet) Wilke of Kearney, NE
Son - John (Evonna) Wilke of Greeley, CO
Son - Andrew (Donna) Wilke of Lincoln, NE
Son - Luke (Deborah) Wilke of Lincoln, NE
Daughter - Gloria Wilke Miller (Rick Loock) of Lincoln, NE
Daughter - Audrey (Ernest) Sayers of Clarkson, NE
Numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

Georgia was preceded in death by:
Parents - Adolph and Emily Frese
Brothers - LeRoy, Lloyd, and Gerhard Frese
Sisters - Alice Frese, Dorothea Frese, and Bernice Stevenson [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 31, 2006-

Georgia H. Wilke, 87 of Osmond, Nebraska (formerly of Columbus, Nebraska) died Thursday, January 26, 2006 at the Faith Regional Health Center in Norfolk, Nebraska.

A prayer service will be held on Sunday, January 29, 6:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Paul Rowoldt officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 - 6:00 P.M. at Gass Haney Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery on Monday, January 30, 9:30 A.M. There will be a brief time of fellowship following the committal service in the Christ Lutheran Fellowship Hall. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 30, 2:00 P.M. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osmond, Nebraska with Rev. Gary Trowbridge officiating. Memorials are suggested to Christ Lutheran Cemetery or Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osmond, or donor's choice.

Georgia Helen Wilke was born August 14, 1918 in Columbus, Nebraska to Adolph and Emily (Loseke) Frese. She was baptized, confirmed, and received her education at Christ Lutheran. Georgia married Arthur Wilke on March 5, 1940 in Blair, Nebraska. In October, 1995 they moved to Osmond, Nebraska where they were members of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Georgia is survived by:
Husband - Arthur Wilke of Osmond, NE
Son - Sidney (Martha) Wilke of Eaton, CO
Son - Philip (Leslie) Wilke of Moreno Valley, CA
Son - Martin (Carol) Wilke of Boise, ID
Son - David (Jean) Wilke of Greeley, CO
Son - Quentin (Marcille) Wilke of Garden City, KS
Son - Clark (Kathy) Wilke of Osmond, NE
Son - Colin (Janet) Wilke of Kearney, NE
Son - John (Evonna) Wilke of Greeley, CO
Son - Andrew (Donna) Wilke of Lincoln, NE
Son - Luke (Deborah) Wilke of Lincoln, NE
Daughter - Gloria Wilke Miller (Rick Loock) of Lincoln, NE
Daughter - Audrey (Ernest) Sayers of Clarkson, NE
Numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

Georgia was preceded in death by:
Parents - Adolph and Emily Frese
Brothers - LeRoy, Lloyd, and Gerhard Frese
Sisters - Alice Frese, Dorothea Frese, and Bernice Stevenson 
Frese, Georgia H. (I3726)
 
1239 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 5, 2006-

Elmer H. Loseke, 93 of Leigh, Nebraska died Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at the Schuyler Hospital, Schuyler, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be on Friday, January 6 at 10:30 AM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home with Rev. Theresa Meyer officiating. Interment will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM and continue on Friday from 9:30 AM until service time, all at the Gass Haney Funeral Home. There will be a family prayer service on Friday at 10:15 AM also at the funeral home. Memorials are donor's choice. A lunch will be served at Wunderlich's Catering immediately following the committal service.

Elmer H. Loseke was born February 29, 1912 in rural Colfax County, Nebraska to Henry and Lizzie (Schutte) Loseke. He attended rural District #43 School in Colfax County. On October 28, 1936, Elmer was united in marriage to Lyda Koch in Columbus, Nebraska. They farmed in the Colfax County until 1962 when Elmer started his dirt work operation. He retired in 1984. Elmer was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Leigh. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Elmer is survived by:
Daughter - Karen (Claude) Pinkley of Leigh, NE
Daughter - Nyla (Neil) Miller of Jackson, NE
Sister - Ruby Ackers of Ashland, NE
Sister-in-law - Vera Loseke of Columbus, NE
Grandchildren - Craig (Huichun) Pinkley, Dawn (Joe) Steggall, Linn Miller, and Terri (Steve) Bauder
Great Grandchildren - Cory Pinkley, Michelle Pinkley, Ryan Steggall, Cole Miller, Hannah Bauder, and Danielle Bauder

Elmer was preceded in death by:
Parents - Henry & Lizzie Loseke
Wife - Lyda Loseke
Brother - Edward Loseke
Brother - Reinhold Loseke
Brother - Walter Loseke
Brother - Clarence Loseke
Sister - Hulda Kumpf
Sister - Martha Engelbart
Sister - Lottie Sander [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 5, 2006-

Elmer H. Loseke, 93 of Leigh, Nebraska died Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at the Schuyler Hospital, Schuyler, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be on Friday, January 6 at 10:30 AM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home with Rev. Theresa Meyer officiating. Interment will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM and continue on Friday from 9:30 AM until service time, all at the Gass Haney Funeral Home. There will be a family prayer service on Friday at 10:15 AM also at the funeral home. Memorials are donor's choice. A lunch will be served at Wunderlich's Catering immediately following the committal service.

Elmer H. Loseke was born February 29, 1912 in rural Colfax County, Nebraska to Henry and Lizzie (Schutte) Loseke. He attended rural District #43 School in Colfax County. On October 28, 1936, Elmer was united in marriage to Lyda Koch in Columbus, Nebraska. They farmed in the Colfax County until 1962 when Elmer started his dirt work operation. He retired in 1984. Elmer was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Leigh. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Elmer is survived by:
Daughter - Karen (Claude) Pinkley of Leigh, NE
Daughter - Nyla (Neil) Miller of Jackson, NE
Sister - Ruby Ackers of Ashland, NE
Sister-in-law - Vera Loseke of Columbus, NE
Grandchildren - Craig (Huichun) Pinkley, Dawn (Joe) Steggall, Linn Miller, and Terri (Steve) Bauder
Great Grandchildren - Cory Pinkley, Michelle Pinkley, Ryan Steggall, Cole Miller, Hannah Bauder, and Danielle Bauder

Elmer was preceded in death by:
Parents - Henry & Lizzie Loseke
Wife - Lyda Loseke
Brother - Edward Loseke
Brother - Reinhold Loseke
Brother - Walter Loseke
Brother - Clarence Loseke
Sister - Hulda Kumpf
Sister - Martha Engelbart
Sister - Lottie Sander 
Loseke, Elmer H. (I7826)
 
1240 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 6, 2003-

L. Otto Lutjelusche, 92, of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday, January 8,
2003 at David Place in David City, Nebraska.

Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus on Saturday,
January 11, 2003 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Roland A. Jank & Rev. David Palomaki
officiating. Interment will be at the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus.

Visitation will be held at Gass Haney Funeral Home on Friday, from
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM and at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Saturday, from 9:30 AM-
10:30 AM. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 AM on Saturday at
the church.

L. Otto Lutjelusche was born April 17, 1910 in rural Colfax County, Nebraska
to Louis & Camilla (Plugge) Lutjelusche. He attended rural Colfax school and
Midland College in Fremont, Nebraska. He married Alva Marty on June 30, 1942
at Christ Lutheran Church, rural Columbus, Nebraska. Otto was engaged in
farming his entire life. He also enjoyed playing cards. Otto was a member of
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus.

Otto is survived by:
Daughter - Vera (Gayle) Cromwell - Seward, NE
Son - Reuben (Jackie) Lutjelusche - Englewood, CO
Daughter - Nila (Richard) Brand - Las Vegas, NV
Daughter - Karen Carey - Omaha, NE
Grandson - Drew Cromwell
Grandson - Marty Cromwell
Grandson - Jeff (Kristi) Lutjelusche
Granddaughter - Rena Brand
Granddaughter - Christine (Jim) Lincoln
Granddaughter - Michele (Todd) Welch
Granddaughter - Candice (Mike) Glass
Great-Granddaughter - Kayla Ezell
Great-Grandson - Cameron Welch
Brother-in-law - Cal Herrmann - Osceola, NE
Sister-in-law - Vera Herrmann - Osceola, NE
Sister-in-law - Helen Hoessel - Schuyler, NE
Sister-in-law - Viola Lutjelusche - Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law - Lloyd Marty - Kearney, NE
Sister-in-law - Vernel Schroeder - Schuyler, NE
Brother-in-law - Clem Zoucha - Omaha, NE
Many Great-Great Nieces and Nephews

Otto was preceded in death by:
Spouse - Alva (Marty) Lutjelusche
Brother - Art Lutjelusche
Brother - Ernest Lutjelusche
Sister - Anna Muhle
Sister - Clara Lueschen[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 6, 2003-

L. Otto Lutjelusche, 92, of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday, January 8,
2003 at David Place in David City, Nebraska.

Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus on Saturday,
January 11, 2003 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Roland A. Jank & Rev. David Palomaki
officiating. Interment will be at the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus.

Visitation will be held at Gass Haney Funeral Home on Friday, from
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM and at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Saturday, from 9:30 AM-
10:30 AM. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 AM on Saturday at
the church.

L. Otto Lutjelusche was born April 17, 1910 in rural Colfax County, Nebraska
to Louis & Camilla (Plugge) Lutjelusche. He attended rural Colfax school and
Midland College in Fremont, Nebraska. He married Alva Marty on June 30, 1942
at Christ Lutheran Church, rural Columbus, Nebraska. Otto was engaged in
farming his entire life. He also enjoyed playing cards. Otto was a member of
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus.

Otto is survived by:
Daughter - Vera (Gayle) Cromwell - Seward, NE
Son - Reuben (Jackie) Lutjelusche - Englewood, CO
Daughter - Nila (Richard) Brand - Las Vegas, NV
Daughter - Karen Carey - Omaha, NE
Grandson - Drew Cromwell
Grandson - Marty Cromwell
Grandson - Jeff (Kristi) Lutjelusche
Granddaughter - Rena Brand
Granddaughter - Christine (Jim) Lincoln
Granddaughter - Michele (Todd) Welch
Granddaughter - Candice (Mike) Glass
Great-Granddaughter - Kayla Ezell
Great-Grandson - Cameron Welch
Brother-in-law - Cal Herrmann - Osceola, NE
Sister-in-law - Vera Herrmann - Osceola, NE
Sister-in-law - Helen Hoessel - Schuyler, NE
Sister-in-law - Viola Lutjelusche - Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law - Lloyd Marty - Kearney, NE
Sister-in-law - Vernel Schroeder - Schuyler, NE
Brother-in-law - Clem Zoucha - Omaha, NE
Many Great-Great Nieces and Nephews

Otto was preceded in death by:
Spouse - Alva (Marty) Lutjelusche
Brother - Art Lutjelusche
Brother - Ernest Lutjelusche
Sister - Anna Muhle
Sister - Clara Lueschen 
Lutjelusche, Louis Otto (I8343)
 
1241 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 7, 2002-

Velma Frese, 92, of Belgrade, Montana, formerly of Columbus died Sunday,
January 05, 2003 at Edgewood Vista in Belgrade, Montana.

Services will be held at Peace Lutheran Church, Columbus, Nebraska on
Friday, January 10, 2003 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Michael Klatt officiating.
Interment will be at the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation
will be held at Gass Haney Funeral Home on Friday, from 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM.

Velma Victoria Frese was born November 26, 1910 in Colfax County, Nebraska
to Emil Henry and Rosa Sophia (Wilke) Grotelueschen. Velma attended Christ
Lutheran School and graduated from Leigh High School. She attended Wayne
State Normal School an earned a teachers certificate, she then taught at
Langley School in rural Colfax County.

On March 1, 1936, Velma and LeRoy Adolph Frese were united in marria
Christ Lutheran Church in rural Columbus, Nebraska. The couple farmed north
of Columbus until 1998.

Velma is survived by:
Son - Leland (Jeanette) Frese - Georgetown, TX
Son - Paul (Rachel) Frese - Lombard, IL
Daughter - Rachel (Larry) Holle - Bozeman, MT
Sister - Rose Marie (Fritz) Graft - Ft. Wayne, IN
Sister - Evelyn "Lyn" (Rev. Paul) Mueller - Sioux City, IA
Sister - Edna (Les) Peiper - Seward, NE
Brother - Eugene (Maxine) Grotelueschen - Leigh, NE
Brother - Martin Grotelueschen - Leigh, NE
9 - Grandchildren
14 - Great-Grandchildren
Velma was preceded in death by:
Parents: Emil Henry and Rosa Sophia (Wilke) Grotelueschen
Husband: LeRoy Frese
Brothers: Clarence and Gilbert Grotelueschen
Sister: Anna Bock 
Grotelueschen, Velma Victoria (I4426)
 
1242 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 7, 2003-

Millie Muhle, 92, of Columbus, Nebraska died Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at
Beverly Healthcare in Columbus.

The funeral service will be Friday, January 10, 2003, 11:00 A.M. at St.
John's Lutheran Church, Shell Creek with Rev. Peter Jark-Swain officiating.
Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday
from 3:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Friday from 10:00 -
11:00 A.M. at the church with a family prayer service at 10:45 A.M.

Millie Muhle was born March 9, 1910 in Leigh, Nebraska to Gustave & Meta
(Hoffmann) Hilbert. Millie went to school in Leigh and graduated from Leigh
High School and then attended business school in Grand Island, Nebraska.

On September 12, 1928, Millie married Arnold D. Muhle in Leigh. She lived her
entire life in the Leigh area until moving to Columbus in 1965. After moving
to Columbus, Millie worked in the kitchen at Columbus High School for many
years. Millie was a member of the Ladies Aid and the quilting club at St.
John's Lutheran Church and she also enjoyed going bowling.

Millie is survived by:
Son: David (Karen) Muhle - Wayne, NE
Son: Kenneth (Edna) Muhle - Longmont, CO
Son: Donald (Ina Mae) Muhle - Columbus, NE
Son: Arnold (Pat) Muhle Jr. - Columbus, NE
Daughter: Joan Zuroski - Omaha, NE
Daughter: Elaine (Dale) Euchner - York, NE
Daughter: Shirley (Clinton) Johannes - Columbus, NE
16 Grandchildren
31 Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Great-Grandchild
Millie was preceded in death by:
Husband: Arnold D. Muhle
Brother: Ernest Hilbert
Brother: Hans Hilbert
4 Grandchildren
Son-in-law: Edward Zuroski
[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 7, 2003-

Millie Muhle, 92, of Columbus, Nebraska died Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at
Beverly Healthcare in Columbus.

The funeral service will be Friday, January 10, 2003, 11:00 A.M. at St.
John's Lutheran Church, Shell Creek with Rev. Peter Jark-Swain officiating.
Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday
from 3:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Friday from 10:00 -
11:00 A.M. at the church with a family prayer service at 10:45 A.M.

Millie Muhle was born March 9, 1910 in Leigh, Nebraska to Gustave & Meta
(Hoffmann) Hilbert. Millie went to school in Leigh and graduated from Leigh
High School and then attended business school in Grand Island, Nebraska.

On September 12, 1928, Millie married Arnold D. Muhle in Leigh. She lived her
entire life in the Leigh area until moving to Columbus in 1965. After moving
to Columbus, Millie worked in the kitchen at Columbus High School for many
years. Millie was a member of the Ladies Aid and the quilting club at St.
John's Lutheran Church and she also enjoyed going bowling.

Millie is survived by:
Son: David (Karen) Muhle - Wayne, NE
Son: Kenneth (Edna) Muhle - Longmont, CO
Son: Donald (Ina Mae) Muhle - Columbus, NE
Son: Arnold (Pat) Muhle Jr. - Columbus, NE
Daughter: Joan Zuroski - Omaha, NE
Daughter: Elaine (Dale) Euchner - York, NE
Daughter: Shirley (Clinton) Johannes - Columbus, NE
16 Grandchildren
31 Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Great-Grandchild
Millie was preceded in death by:
Husband: Arnold D. Muhle
Brother: Ernest Hilbert
Brother: Hans Hilbert
4 Grandchildren
Son-in-law: Edward Zuroski
Original individual @I03094@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I1710@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) 
Hilbert, Millie Wilhelmina (I5532)
 
1243 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 7, 2004-

LINCOLN - Luetta L. Mohr, 77, of Lincoln, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004, in Lincoln.

Services were 11 a.m. Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Burial was at Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln.

Mrs. Mohr was born Dec. 23, 1926, in Columbus, to Emil and Anna (Wurdeman) Hake. She graduated from Kramer High School in Columbus.

She married Kenneth J. Mohr, Sr. She was a homemaker. Her husband died in 2000.

She was a member of the church, and a lifetime member of Bryan LGH West Volunteer Auxiliary.

Survivors include four sons, Glenn (Barb) Mohr of Kansas City, Mo., Brian (Jo) Mohr of Chesterton, Ind., Gary (Metalynn) Mohr of Owatonna, Minn., and Ken Jr. (Carolyn) Mohr of Lincoln; two daughters, Diane (Ron) Lyman of Wabeno, Wis., and Karen Williams of Lincoln; two brothers, Helmuth (Lietha) Hake, and Clarence Hake, all of Columbus; sister, Edna (Harold) Mohlman of Platte Center; brother-in-law, Delbert Niemeier of Beatrice; and 12 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; sister and brother-in-law Elvera (Arthur) Stohr; and sister-in-law, Gladys Niemeier.

Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to Redeemer Lutheran Church.

[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 7, 2004-

LINCOLN - Luetta L. Mohr, 77, of Lincoln, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004, in Lincoln.

Services were 11 a.m. Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Burial was at Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln.

Mrs. Mohr was born Dec. 23, 1926, in Columbus, to Emil and Anna (Wurdeman) Hake. She graduated from Kramer High School in Columbus.

She married Kenneth J. Mohr, Sr. She was a homemaker. Her husband died in 2000.

She was a member of the church, and a lifetime member of Bryan LGH West Volunteer Auxiliary.

Survivors include four sons, Glenn (Barb) Mohr of Kansas City, Mo., Brian (Jo) Mohr of Chesterton, Ind., Gary (Metalynn) Mohr of Owatonna, Minn., and Ken Jr. (Carolyn) Mohr of Lincoln; two daughters, Diane (Ron) Lyman of Wabeno, Wis., and Karen Williams of Lincoln; two brothers, Helmuth (Lietha) Hake, and Clarence Hake, all of Columbus; sister, Edna (Harold) Mohlman of Platte Center; brother-in-law, Delbert Niemeier of Beatrice; and 12 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; sister and brother-in-law Elvera (Arthur) Stohr; and sister-in-law, Gladys Niemeier.

Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to Redeemer Lutheran Church. 
Hake, Luetta L. (I4893)
 
1244 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 8, 1970, pg. 5, col. 6]

SCHUYLER--Mrs. Annie Grotelueschen, formerly of Richland, died Tuesday at Dukes Manor, Central City, after a linger illness. She was 9

Funeral services are set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, northwest of Schuyler, with Rev. Robert Pierce officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery near Richland.

Body will lie in state at Kucera-Rozanek Funeral Chapel after 10 a.m. Friday, and a prayer service will be held there at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Daughter of the late Adam and Mary Ourada, she was born Feb. 2, 1874 in Czechoslovakia.

She was married to Charlie Grotelueschen March 29, 1892 and they farmed northwest of Schuyler. He died in 1945.

She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Mary) Faltys of Sherwood, Ore., and Mrs. Lawrence (Mabel) Fletcher of Springfield, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Sorensen of Omaha and Mrs. Rosa Voss of Chicago; 13 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Ten children preceded her in death.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Donald, Harold, Robert and Melvin Grotelueschen, Monty Mylander and Jerry C. Faltys. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 8, 1970, pg. 5, col. 6]

SCHUYLER--Mrs. Annie Grotelueschen, formerly of Richland, died Tuesday at Dukes Manor, Central City, after a linger illness. She was 9

Funeral services are set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, northwest of Schuyler, with Rev. Robert Pierce officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery near Richland.

Body will lie in state at Kucera-Rozanek Funeral Chapel after 10 a.m. Friday, and a prayer service will be held there at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Daughter of the late Adam and Mary Ourada, she was born Feb. 2, 1874 in Czechoslovakia.

She was married to Charlie Grotelueschen March 29, 1892 and they farmed northwest of Schuyler. He died in 1945.

She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Mary) Faltys of Sherwood, Ore., and Mrs. Lawrence (Mabel) Fletcher of Springfield, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Sorensen of Omaha and Mrs. Rosa Voss of Chicago; 13 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Ten children preceded her in death.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Donald, Harold, Robert and Melvin Grotelueschen, Monty Mylander and Jerry C. Faltys. 
Ourada, Annie (I10012)
 
1245 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 9, 1997, pg. 6A, col. 1-2-

COLUMBUS -- Hilda R. Grotelueschen, 97, of Savoy, Ill., formerly of Columbus, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997, in Savoy.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel of Columbus with the Rev. Michael Klatt officiating. Burial is at St. John's Cemetery, 14 miles north of Columbus.

Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Friday and 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, all at the funeral chapel.

Mrs. Grotelueschen was born Dec. 28, 1899, at Creston to Frederick and Martha (Hellbusch) Mueller and attended St. John's Lutheran School.

She married Ernst Grotelueschen at Creston.

She was a former member of St. John's Lutheran Chruch and Ladies Ai

Survivors include two daughters, Lola Bargmann of Denver and Darleen Mihulka of Fort Collins, Colo.; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildre

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1948, six sons, two brothers and one sister.

Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 9, 1997, pg. 6A, col. 1-2-

COLUMBUS -- Hilda R. Grotelueschen, 97, of Savoy, Ill., formerly of Columbus, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997, in Savoy.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Gass-Haney Funeral Chapel of Columbus with the Rev. Michael Klatt officiating. Burial is at St. John's Cemetery, 14 miles north of Columbus.

Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Friday and 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, all at the funeral chapel.

Mrs. Grotelueschen was born Dec. 28, 1899, at Creston to Frederick and Martha (Hellbusch) Mueller and attended St. John's Lutheran School.

She married Ernst Grotelueschen at Creston.

She was a former member of St. John's Lutheran Chruch and Ladies Ai

Survivors include two daughters, Lola Bargmann of Denver and Darleen Mihulka of Fort Collins, Colo.; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildre

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1948, six sons, two brothers and one sister.

Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. 
Mueller, Hilda (I9290)
 
1246 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, Jely 5, 2007-

Evelyn E. Muth, 81 of Columbus, Nebraska, died Monday, July 2, 2007, at the Golden Living Center in Columbus.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 6, at 10:30 AM at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus with the Rev.'s Michael Klatt and Ernest Smith officiating. Interment will be in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery (14 miles north), rural Columbus. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Friday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Friday at 10:15 AM also at the church. Memorials are suggested to Peace Lutheran Church.

Evelyn Muth was born on November 11, 1925 in Columbus, Nebraska, to Walter and Clara (Wurdeman) Marty. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in rural Columbus where she also attended grade school. On April 8, 1950, Evelyn was united in marriage to Ewald Muth at Christ Lutheran Church. Evelyn worked at Becton Dickinson for several years, retiring in 1975. After Ewald passed away on December 18, 1970, Evelyn married his brother Walter on April 12, 1975 at St. John's Lutheran Church. Walter passed away on December 18, 2003. Evelyn was a member of Peace Lutheran Church where she was active in several church organizations. She was a member of the Disabled American Vet's, enjoyed garden work, doing crafts, and loved to sing.

Evelyn is survived by:
Daughter - Gloria Muth of Columbus, NE
Son - Gary (Lynn) Muth of Columbus, NE
Grandson - Jamey Muth of Kearney, NE
Grandson - Trev Muth of Columbus, NE
Sister - Ellen (Bob) Engel of Columbus, NE

Evelyn was preceded in death by:
Parents - Walter and Clara Marty
Husbands - Ewald Muth and Walter Muth
Brothers - Kenneth, Edgar and Roland Marty [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, Jely 5, 2007-

Evelyn E. Muth, 81 of Columbus, Nebraska, died Monday, July 2, 2007, at the Golden Living Center in Columbus.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 6, at 10:30 AM at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus with the Rev.'s Michael Klatt and Ernest Smith officiating. Interment will be in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery (14 miles north), rural Columbus. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Friday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Friday at 10:15 AM also at the church. Memorials are suggested to Peace Lutheran Church.

Evelyn Muth was born on November 11, 1925 in Columbus, Nebraska, to Walter and Clara (Wurdeman) Marty. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in rural Columbus where she also attended grade school. On April 8, 1950, Evelyn was united in marriage to Ewald Muth at Christ Lutheran Church. Evelyn worked at Becton Dickinson for several years, retiring in 1975. After Ewald passed away on December 18, 1970, Evelyn married his brother Walter on April 12, 1975 at St. John's Lutheran Church. Walter passed away on December 18, 2003. Evelyn was a member of Peace Lutheran Church where she was active in several church organizations. She was a member of the Disabled American Vet's, enjoyed garden work, doing crafts, and loved to sing.

Evelyn is survived by:
Daughter - Gloria Muth of Columbus, NE
Son - Gary (Lynn) Muth of Columbus, NE
Grandson - Jamey Muth of Kearney, NE
Grandson - Trev Muth of Columbus, NE
Sister - Ellen (Bob) Engel of Columbus, NE

Evelyn was preceded in death by:
Parents - Walter and Clara Marty
Husbands - Ewald Muth and Walter Muth
Brothers - Kenneth, Edgar and Roland Marty 
Marty, Evelyn E. (I8571)
 
1247 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, July 1, 2003-

Elsie Wennekamp, 83, of Columbus, Nebraska died Monday, June 30, 2003 at
Beverly Healthcare in Columbus.

Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Columbus, Nebraska on
Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Richard Bringewatt
officiating. Interment will be at the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in
Columbus. Visitation will be held at Gass Haney Funeral Home on Wednesday,
from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Thursday, from
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. There will be a family prayer service Thursday, 9:45 AM
at the church. Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Elsie Wennekamp was born December 1, 1919 at rural Leigh, Nebraska to
William J. and Mathilda (Cattau) Korte. She attended school in rural Leigh.

Elsie moved to Omaha, where she worked at various jobs. She married Henry
Sieh on October 24, 1945, he preceded her in death on February 25,1956.

Elsie married Martin Wennekamp on June 1, 1963, he preceded her in death on
February 19, 2002. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she
was a Sunday school teacher for 25 years.

Elsie was a member of the Evening Guild and the Couple's Club at the church. She enjoyed playing cards and was a member of several card clubs through the years, and a member of TOPS.

Elsie is survived by:
Son - Donald Sieh - Columbus, NE
Son - Darwin (Yvonne) Sieh - Columbus, NE
Son - David (Linda) Sieh - San Diego, CA
4 - Grandchildren
2 - Great-Grandchildren
Sister - Helen (Floyd) Campbell - Columbus, NE
Sister - Lu Connelly - Arvada, CO
Sister - Gladys Van Gorden - Alhambra, CA
Brother - Oliver (Mable) Korte - Canon City, CO
Brother-in-law - Bob Harder - Marshalltown, IA
Sister-in-law - Helen Korte - Indianapolis, IN
Sister-in-law - Jane Korte - Pleasant Hill, CA
Brother-in-law - Harold Larsen - Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law - Alice Sieh - Council Bluffs, IA
Sister-in-law - Mariam Sieh - Omaha, NE
Brother-in-law - Clem Wennekamp - Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law - Melvin (Margaret) Wennekamp - Columbus, NE
Elsie was preceded in death by:
Parents: William and Mathilda (Cattau) Korte
Husbands: Henry Sieh and Martin Wennekamp
Son: Daryl Sieh
Granddaughter: Brenda Sieh
Sisters: Mildred Wurdeman, Alwine Larsen and Elizabeth Korte
Brothers: Henry, Herman, Clarence and Irwin Korte
Brothers-in-law: Glen Van Gorden, Bill Connelly and Ray Wurdeman[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, July 1, 2003-

Elsie Wennekamp, 83, of Columbus, Nebraska died Monday, June 30, 2003 at
Beverly Healthcare in Columbus.

Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Columbus, Nebraska on
Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Richard Bringewatt
officiating. Interment will be at the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in
Columbus. Visitation will be held at Gass Haney Funeral Home on Wednesday,
from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Thursday, from
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. There will be a family prayer service Thursday, 9:45 AM
at the church. Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Elsie Wennekamp was born December 1, 1919 at rural Leigh, Nebraska to
William J. and Mathilda (Cattau) Korte. She attended school in rural Leigh.

Elsie moved to Omaha, where she worked at various jobs. She married Henry
Sieh on October 24, 1945, he preceded her in death on February 25,1956.

Elsie married Martin Wennekamp on June 1, 1963, he preceded her in death on
February 19, 2002. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she
was a Sunday school teacher for 25 years.

Elsie was a member of the Evening Guild and the Couple's Club at the church. She enjoyed playing cards and was a member of several card clubs through the years, and a member of TOPS.

Elsie is survived by:
Son - Donald Sieh - Columbus, NE
Son - Darwin (Yvonne) Sieh - Columbus, NE
Son - David (Linda) Sieh - San Diego, CA
4 - Grandchildren
2 - Great-Grandchildren
Sister - Helen (Floyd) Campbell - Columbus, NE
Sister - Lu Connelly - Arvada, CO
Sister - Gladys Van Gorden - Alhambra, CA
Brother - Oliver (Mable) Korte - Canon City, CO
Brother-in-law - Bob Harder - Marshalltown, IA
Sister-in-law - Helen Korte - Indianapolis, IN
Sister-in-law - Jane Korte - Pleasant Hill, CA
Brother-in-law - Harold Larsen - Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law - Alice Sieh - Council Bluffs, IA
Sister-in-law - Mariam Sieh - Omaha, NE
Brother-in-law - Clem Wennekamp - Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law - Melvin (Margaret) Wennekamp - Columbus, NE
Elsie was preceded in death by:
Parents: William and Mathilda (Cattau) Korte
Husbands: Henry Sieh and Martin Wennekamp
Son: Daryl Sieh
Granddaughter: Brenda Sieh
Sisters: Mildred Wurdeman, Alwine Larsen and Elizabeth Korte
Brothers: Henry, Herman, Clarence and Irwin Korte
Brothers-in-law: Glen Van Gorden, Bill Connelly and Ray Wurdeman
Original individual @I2089@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@) merged with @I03477@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) 
Korte, Elsie Ida (I6868)
 
1248 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, July 12, 2006-

Jack Wilken, 56 of Lincoln, Nebraska (formerly of Columbus, Nebraska), died Friday, July 7, 2006 at Bryan LGH West Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Andrew Alberts officiating. Interment will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Wednesday at 10:45 AM also at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Lincoln People City Mission or Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Jack Wilken was born April 6, 1950 in Columbus, Nebraska to Clarence and Shirley (Rector) Wilken. Jack was baptized, confirmed and attended grade school at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He graduated from Columbus High School. For the past 30 years, Jack has lived in Lincoln, Nebraska where he drove truck for Lincoln Poultry for 12 years. Jack enjoyed golfing and spending time with his niece and nephews.

Jack is survived by:
Sister - Jane (Fred) Monnich of Eagle, NE
Son - Chad Wilken of Lincoln, NE
Step-Mother - Betty Wilken of Lincoln, NE
Nephew - Brandon (Megan) Monnich of Waco, TX
Niece - Heidi (Brad) Botkin of Cincinnati, OH
Nephew - Andrew (Melissa) Monnich of Lincoln, NE
Aunt - Luella Marolf of Columbus, NE
Aunt - Phyllis Peterson of Columbus, NE
Uncle - Wilbert (Ruby) Wilken of Columbus, NE
Great niece and nephews - Michael Monnich, Samantha Botkin, Alex Botkin, and Joshua Botkin
Step Brother - Bob (Debbie) Brassette of Lincoln, NE
Step Brother - Bill Brassette of Grand Junction, CO

Jack was preceded in death by:
Parents - Clarence and Shirley Wilken [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, July 12, 2006-

Jack Wilken, 56 of Lincoln, Nebraska (formerly of Columbus, Nebraska), died Friday, July 7, 2006 at Bryan LGH West Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Andrew Alberts officiating. Interment will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Wednesday at 10:45 AM also at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Lincoln People City Mission or Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Jack Wilken was born April 6, 1950 in Columbus, Nebraska to Clarence and Shirley (Rector) Wilken. Jack was baptized, confirmed and attended grade school at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He graduated from Columbus High School. For the past 30 years, Jack has lived in Lincoln, Nebraska where he drove truck for Lincoln Poultry for 12 years. Jack enjoyed golfing and spending time with his niece and nephews.

Jack is survived by:
Sister - Jane (Fred) Monnich of Eagle, NE
Son - Chad Wilken of Lincoln, NE
Step-Mother - Betty Wilken of Lincoln, NE
Nephew - Brandon (Megan) Monnich of Waco, TX
Niece - Heidi (Brad) Botkin of Cincinnati, OH
Nephew - Andrew (Melissa) Monnich of Lincoln, NE
Aunt - Luella Marolf of Columbus, NE
Aunt - Phyllis Peterson of Columbus, NE
Uncle - Wilbert (Ruby) Wilken of Columbus, NE
Great niece and nephews - Michael Monnich, Samantha Botkin, Alex Botkin, and Joshua Botkin
Step Brother - Bob (Debbie) Brassette of Lincoln, NE
Step Brother - Bill Brassette of Grand Junction, CO

Jack was preceded in death by:
Parents - Clarence and Shirley Wilken 
Wilken, Jack (I13801)
 
1249 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, July 13, 1935-

DEATH COMES TO FORMER MEMBER OF COUNTY BOARD

WM. GROTELUSCHEN, WHO FARMED MANY YEARS IN GRAND PRAIRIE TWP., SUCCUMBS

William Groteluschen, 65, 2805 Twenty-first street, former member of the county board of supervisors and for many years a prominent farmer in Grand Prairie township, passed away at 2:30 a. m. today at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital. His death was due to cancer.

Mr. Groteluschen's health began to fail last fall. After learning the nature of his affliction, he went to Rochester, Minn., in January to consult the Mayo Clinic. Informed that he had not many months to live, he returned home, accepting the verdict with characteristic courage, and maintaining, as much as it was possible for a man to do under the circumstances, the cheerful, kindly disposition that he had always had.

Though he had not been bedfast, he entered the hospital Sunday, realizing the end was near. Death came while he slept last night.

Born in Grossenkneten, Oldenburg, Germany, Apr. 17, 1870, Mr. Groteluschen came to America alone in November, 1887, when he was 17 years old, to join his brother, Henry Groteluschen, who was farming north of Columbus.

He worked for his brother on the latter's farm until his marriage to Mrs. Margaret Hellbusch, in the St. John's community, on Nov. 13, 1894, and then he went into farming for himself. After renting for a few years, they bought the farm in Grand Prairie township, about 36 years ago, where they made their home until they retired from active farm life and moved into Columbus four years ago.

Mr. Groteluschen was elected supervisor from Dist. No. 1, comprising Grand Prairie, Sherman, and Creston townships, in the fall of 1922, and served eight consecutive years as a member of the county board, having been reelected in November, 1926.

Faithful and conscientious, he served his district and the county to the very best of his ability, always doing what he believed to be the right thing to do.

At the expiration of his second term, he retired from the board and shortly thereafter moved into the city to spend his remaining years.

He was a devout member of St. John's Lutheran Church for 36 years and served as an elder of the church for eight years. After moving into town, he transferred his membership to Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Mr. Groteluschen is survived by his wife, seven sons and daughters, Ernest, Paul, Enno and William Groteluschen, Mrs. Emma Becher and Mrs. Lucy Mueller, all residing in the territory between Creston and Columbus, and Mrs. Otto Cordes of Wyckoff, N. J.,and the following step-children, Mrs. Mathilda Meinke, of Davenport, Neb., Mrs. Herman Inselman, of the Grand Prairie community, and Herman Hellbusch, near Columbus. He leave (sic) also one brother, Henry Groteluschen, of Columbus; a sister, Anna, residing in Germany; 21 grandchildren and 11 step-grandchildren. Mrs. Cordes came last week from New Jersey for a visit with her parents.

Funeral services will be held at St. John's Lutheran church, 13 miles north and a mile west of Columbus, at 2 p. m. Tuesday, following a brief prayer service at the home in Columbus at 1 p. m., it having been his last wish that the last rites be held at St. John's church. Burial will made in the cemetery near the church. Rev. A. H. Guettler, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran, will conduct the services, and Rev. Theo. Harms, pastor of St. John's will assist. The body will lie in state at the Gass funeral home until Tuesday morning.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, July 13, 1935-

DEATH COMES TO FORMER MEMBER OF COUNTY BOARD

WM. GROTELUSCHEN, WHO FARMED MANY YEARS IN GRAND PRAIRIE TWP., SUCCUMBS

William Groteluschen, 65, 2805 Twenty-first street, former member of the county board of supervisors and for many years a prominent farmer in Grand Prairie township, passed away at 2:30 a. m. today at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital. His death was due to cancer.

Mr. Groteluschen's health began to fail last fall. After learning the nature of his affliction, he went to Rochester, Minn., in January to consult the Mayo Clinic. Informed that he had not many months to live, he returned home, accepting the verdict with characteristic courage, and maintaining, as much as it was possible for a man to do under the circumstances, the cheerful, kindly disposition that he had always had.

Though he had not been bedfast, he entered the hospital Sunday, realizing the end was near. Death came while he slept last night.

Born in Grossenkneten, Oldenburg, Germany, Apr. 17, 1870, Mr. Groteluschen came to America alone in November, 1887, when he was 17 years old, to join his brother, Henry Groteluschen, who was farming north of Columbus.

He worked for his brother on the latter's farm until his marriage to Mrs. Margaret Hellbusch, in the St. John's community, on Nov. 13, 1894, and then he went into farming for himself. After renting for a few years, they bought the farm in Grand Prairie township, about 36 years ago, where they made their home until they retired from active farm life and moved into Columbus four years ago.

Mr. Groteluschen was elected supervisor from Dist. No. 1, comprising Grand Prairie, Sherman, and Creston townships, in the fall of 1922, and served eight consecutive years as a member of the county board, having been reelected in November, 1926.

Faithful and conscientious, he served his district and the county to the very best of his ability, always doing what he believed to be the right thing to do.

At the expiration of his second term, he retired from the board and shortly thereafter moved into the city to spend his remaining years.

He was a devout member of St. John's Lutheran Church for 36 years and served as an elder of the church for eight years. After moving into town, he transferred his membership to Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Mr. Groteluschen is survived by his wife, seven sons and daughters, Ernest, Paul, Enno and William Groteluschen, Mrs. Emma Becher and Mrs. Lucy Mueller, all residing in the territory between Creston and Columbus, and Mrs. Otto Cordes of Wyckoff, N. J.,and the following step-children, Mrs. Mathilda Meinke, of Davenport, Neb., Mrs. Herman Inselman, of the Grand Prairie community, and Herman Hellbusch, near Columbus. He leave (sic) also one brother, Henry Groteluschen, of Columbus; a sister, Anna, residing in Germany; 21 grandchildren and 11 step-grandchildren. Mrs. Cordes came last week from New Jersey for a visit with her parents.

Funeral services will be held at St. John's Lutheran church, 13 miles north and a mile west of Columbus, at 2 p. m. Tuesday, following a brief prayer service at the home in Columbus at 1 p. m., it having been his last wish that the last rites be held at St. John's church. Burial will made in the cemetery near the church. Rev. A. H. Guettler, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran, will conduct the services, and Rev. Theo. Harms, pastor of St. John's will assist. The body will lie in state at the Gass funeral home until Tuesday morning.
@NF3217@ 
Grotelueschen, Wilhelm (I4436)
 
1250 _P_CCINFO 2-14330
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, July 14, 2009-

Arthur Wilke, 90, of Osmond, Nebraska, (formerly of Columbus, Nebraska) died Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at the Osmond General Hospital.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 10 at 11:00 AM at Christ Lutheran Church, rural Columbus, Nebraska, with Rev. Brad Birtell & Rev. Gary Trowbridge officiating. Interment will be at 10:00 AM (prior to the service) in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and will continue on Friday from 10:00 AM until service time at the church. Memorials are suggested to Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osmond, or the Osmond General Hospital.

Arthur Wilke was born July 18, 1918 in rural Leigh, Nebraska to Herman "Rudolf" and Marie (Marty) Wilke. He was baptized, confirmed, and received his education at Christ Lutheran. Art married Georgia Frese on March 5, 1940 in Blair, Nebraska. In October, 1995 they moved to Osmond, Nebraska where they were members of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Art enjoyed flowers, especially gladiolas and woodworking.

Arthur is survived by:
Son - Sidney (Martha) Wilke of Eaton, CO
Son - Philip (Leslie) Wilke of Moreno Valley, CA
Son - Martin (Carol) Wilke of Boise, ID
Son - David (Jean) Wilke of Greeley, CO
Son - Quentin (Marcille) Wilke of Garden City, KS
Son - Clark (Kathy) Wilke of Osmond, NE
Son - Colin (Janet) Wilke of Kearney, NE
Son - John (Evonna) Wilke of Windsor, CO
Son - Andrew (Donna) Wilke of Lincoln, NE
Son - Luke (Deborah) Wilke of Lincoln, NE
Daughter - Gloria Wilke Miller (Rick Loock) of Lincoln, NE
Daughter - Audrey (Ernest) Sayers of Clarkson, NE
Numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Sister - Norma Morlak of Carroll, IA
Sister-in-law - Verna Wilke of Columbus, NE

Arthur was preceded in death by:
Parents - Rudolf and Marie Wilke
Spouse - Georgia Wilke
Brother - Allen Wilke 
Wilke, Arthur (I13701)
 

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