Michael J. Williams of Cedar Bluffs died Dec. 30 at A. J. Merrick Manor in Fremont.
Michael was born June 11, 1961, to James and Nancy (Kavan) Williams in Fremont. He was a 1979 graduate of North Bend Central High School. Michael lived his entire life in the Morse Bluff and Cedar Bluffs areas where he farmed.
He is survived by his parents, James and Nancy Williams of Cedar Bluffs; brothers Mitch Williams of Fremont; Brad (Amy) Williams of Cedar Bluffs, Bruce (Amy) Williams of Morse Bluff; grandmother Evelyn Williams of Fremont; five nieces and one nephew.
Funeral Mass was Jan. 3 at St. George Catholic Church in Morse Bluff. The Rev. Jeremy Hazuka officiated. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Fremont. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the Cedar Bluffs or Morse Bluff Volunteer Fire Departments.
Published Jan. 8, 2014

Eugene L. “Gene” Hartford of Fremont died Dec. 26 at the Fremont Area Medical Center. Gene was born June 19, 1931, in rural Cedar Bluffs to Victor and Alta (Leach) Hartford. He grew up on a farm near Cedar Bluffs. After graduating from Cedar Bluffs High School, Gene enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served for 21 years, during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and retired as Master Sergeant. Gene returned to Cedar Bluffs where he farmed for 45 years, retiring in 2006. He moved to Fremont in 2007.
Gene married Minnie Moore on Sept. 18, 1952, in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Gene was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Cedar Bluffs; served on District 91 School Board for 20 years and served on the Morse Bluff Township Board for 24 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and member of V.F.W. Post 4502 both in Wahoo, and member of the American Legion Post 158 of Cedar Bluffs.
He is survived by his wife, Minnie; son Victor E. (Denise) Hartford of Fremont; brothers Robert (Wilma) Hartford of Rapid City, S.D., Kent (Carol) Hartford and Keith Hartford, all of Cedar Bluffs; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Dec. 30 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. The Rev. Tom Shaw of the Church of the Nazarene officiated. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery near Cedar Bluffs with military honors conducted by the Fremont Honor Guard of V.F.W. Post 854 and American Legion Post 20. Memorials may be given to the American Legion Post 158 of Cedar Bluffs or the American Heart Association.
Published Jan. 1, 2014

Taylor Michael Emanuel, a special needs son of Michael and Kim Emanuel of Hartington, died on Dec. 25 at his residence due to complications from pneumonia.
Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 28 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington. The Rev. Jeffery Loseke officiated. Burial
was at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Hartington. Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington is in charge of arrangements.
Taylor was born in Lincoln on April 20, 1994.
At the age of three Taylor started attending school at Tower in Wayne. He was able to attend five days a week throughout the year up until his last illness.
Taylor is survived by his parents, Michael and Kim Emanuel; a sister Amber and brother Brodrick at home; maternal grandparents Allen and Carol Lammers of Hartington; paternal grandparents Joseph and Bonnie Emanuel of Hartington; Aunts and uncles Scott Lammers of Ashland; Chris and Carmen Goeden of Lincoln; Cory and Shawna Lammers of Lincoln; Russ and Dawn Lammers of Wilmar, Minn.; Joel Emanuel and Christy Orwig of Aberdeen, S.D.; John and Jana Fischer of Lincoln; nine cousins, Jack Emma and Hazel Goeden; Luke, David and Mathew Lammers; and Persephone, Selene and Willow Fischer.
Taylor was preceded in death by his sibling Aaron; great grandparents Hugo and Hildegarde Lammers; John Jr. and Rose Thoene; Eugene and Elsie Emanuel amd H.M. (Butch) Haberer.
Published Jan. 1, 2014

John H. Ridge passed away Dec. 14, 2013, in Loveland, Colo.
John was born on July 22, 1947, in Buffalo, N.Y., to James Arthur and Louise Ridge. He was stationed in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Vietnam War era. John earned his bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University.
John married Pat Stoupa on March 6, 1971, in Loveland. They lived in the District 92 area from 1974 through 1986 while he operated a concrete finishing company in North Bend. He managed L&L Lumber in North Bend before moving to Fort Collins and opening the North Side Lumber Products. He retired at the end of 2010.
John is survived by his wife, daughter Brenda (Brian) McKenna of Centennial, Colo., and, Michael (Amy) Ridge of West Des Moines, Iowa; and four grandchildren.
The funeral was Dec. 28. at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seaton Parish in Fort Collins.
Published Jan. 8, 2014

Francis R. Buresh of North Bend, died Dec. 6 at Birchwood Manor in North Bend. Francis was born Jan. 9, 1941, to Joseph J. and Mary A. (Hladky) Buresh on the family farm northeast of North Bend. He graduated from North Bend High School in 1959. Francis served in the National Guard.
On June 24, 1999, Francis married Marjorie Hrebec in Fremont. He farmed in the North Bend area his entire life and retired in 2008. He also did various jobs for Lonnie Spies Mobile Homes in Schuyler.
Francis was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 3736 of North Bend, and Dwight American Legion Post 110.
Francis is survived by his wife Marjorie; step-son Robert (Cindy) Kelly of Kearney; step-daughter Sherry J. Kelly of Sumner; sister Mary Ann Buresh of North Bend; sister-in-laws Magdalene Buresh of Columbus and Agnes Buresh of North Bend; six step-grandchildren, 11 step-great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass was Dec. 9 at St. Charles Catholic Church. The Rev. Don Cleary officiated. Military services were conducted by V.F.W Post 8223 and AmVets Post 20 of North Bend and American Legion Post 340 of Morse Bluff. Burial was at the Kearney Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published Dec. 11, 2013

Sylvia K. Slavik, of North Bend died Nov. 30 at her home. Sylvia was born July 20, 1912, south of Howells to John and Anna (Sloup) Kment. She grew up on a farm north of Richland and attended School District 8 in Colfax County.
Sylvia married Henry F. Slavik on Feb. 24, 1936, in Schuyler. The couple farmed in the Purple Cane Community in Dodge County. They moved into North Bend in 1975. Henry died Dec. 26, 1998.
Sylvia was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in North Bend. She was a former member of the Purple Cane Extension Club, an auxiliary member of the North Bend Fire Department and an extension club in North Bend.
She is survived by son Edwin Slavik of McAllen, Texas.
A funeral service was held Dec. 7 at St. Peter Lutheran Church with the Rev. Calvin L’Heureux officiating. Burial was at the Schuyler Cemetery in Schuyler.
Memorials may be given to St. Peter Lutheran Church, North Bend Volunteer Fire Department or to the Morse Bluff/North Bend Area Veterans Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com
Published Dec. 11, 2013

Donna Marie Murphy of Fremont died November 6 at her home. Donna was born July 18, 1944, in Grand Island, to Nicholas and Norma (Wombacher) Murphy.
She graduated from North Bend High School in 1963. She completed beauty college and attended Metro Community College in Fremont. Donna spent over 20 years as an office manager for Oris Glass Thoroughbred Farms and worked several years part time at the Dollar Tree in Fremont. Donna lived in North Bend and Fremont for most of her life.
She was a former member of St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. Donna was the show secretary for the Nebraska Pinto Horse Association and a long-time member, a member of the Nebraska Paint Horse Association and the Fremont Horse Association. Donna received her livestock and equine appraiser certificate.
Donna is survived by her daughter Darcy (Scott) Klug of Fremont; son, Dana (Brooke) Iverson, of Kearney; brothers, Robert (Connie) Murphy of North Bend, Micheal (Lana) Murphy, of Bennington, Patrick (Sue) Murphy of Florida, Dennis (Karen) Murphy of Fremont, and Joseph (Wendy) Murphy of North Bend; sisters, Mary Jo (Vern) Longie, of Montana, Kathy (Dale) Nattress of Fremont, Colleen (Junior) Bettim of Fremont, Sherry Murphy of Georgia, and Christine (Mike) Virka of Morse Bluff; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service was held November 11 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont with Chaplain James Jost officiating. Burial was at Woodland Cemetery in North Bend.
Memorials may be given to Gentiva Hospice in appreciation for the tremendous care that they provided to Donna.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published Nov. 13, 2013

Elizabeth Wadzinski of Fremont died November 4 at her home. She was born October 24, 1930, in Stevens Point, Wis. to Alex and Gertrude (Richter)Omernik.
She attended schools in Wisconsin, graduating from high school and attended college for 2 years.
Elizabeth married Donald Wadzinski on May 12, 1952, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Polonia, Wis. She was a bookkeeper for Hardware Mutual Insurance Company in Stevens Point. She later lived in North Dakota prior to moving to Dodge. She moved to Fremont in March of 2000. Donald passed away in October of 2005.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., November 7, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fremont. Father David Belt will officiate. Visitation is Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Dodge at 3 p.m. on Thursday.
She is survived by sons Robert (Mary) Wadzinski of Newton, Iowa; Paul Wadzinski, Fremont; Donald (RaNell) Wadzinski of Boone, Iowa; John (Patricia) Wadzinski of Lakeland, Minn.; David (Cindy) Wadzinski, Omaha; daughters, Barbara (Jerry) Soukup, Morse Bluff; Bonnie Jisa of David City; brother, James (Donna) Omernik of LaCrosse, Wis.; sister, Kathleen (Richard) Northrop of Broomfield, Colo.; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to the family for a memorial yet to be determined.
Published Nov. 6, 2013

Eileen A. Mapel of Cozad, formerly of the Fremont area, passed away at her home on November 2 in Cozad. Eileen was born March 11, 1942, in Dodge to John and Mamie (Tiedemann) Dvorak. She grew up on the family farm south of Dodge. She was a graduate of North Bend High School. Eileen spent the majority of her life in the Dodge area. She traveled to Anchorage, Alaska, for a short time and then moved back to the North Bend area. Later she settled in Cozad. She is a past member of the Church of the Nazarene in Fremont.
She is survived by sons John (Joan) Mapel of Forsyth, Mont., Raymond (Rose) Mapel of Cozad, Maynard (Tana) Mapel of Clarkson; sister, Elaine (Ron) Sims of Fullerton; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A graveside service were held at Nov. 6 at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont with the Rev. Tom Shaw officiating. Memorials may be given to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer. Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com
Published Nov. 6, 2013

Victor A. Svitak of Clarkson died Oct. 30 at the Clarkson Golden Living Center.
Mass of Christian Burial was held November 4 at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Clarkson with the Rev. Rod Kneifl and the Rev. Tim Forgét celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in the Clarkson Catholic Cemetery with military honors by the Cornhusker Post 6419 Honor Guard of the VFW.
Victor A. Svitak was born Aug. 26, 1917, in Stanton County north of Howells to Adolph and Anna (Vrba) Svitak. He attended District 32 grade school north of Howells. On Aug. 22, 1941, Victor entered the United States Army during World War II. He was honorably discharged on Oct. 25, 1944.
On Nov. 20, 1956, Victor was united in marriage to LaVae Kavan at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend.
Victor farmed north of Clarkson until 1983 when he and LaVae moved into Clarkson. He was a member of SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, Clarkson American Legion, Knights of Columbus, and the Clarkson Catholic Cemetery Board.
Victor is survived by nephews Frank (Sharon) Bohaboj of Dodge, Joseph (Judy) Bohaboj of Clarkson, Victor Novak of Yankton, S.D.; nieces Helen Castoral of Rogers, Ark., Martha Schmidt of Lincoln.
Condolences may be sent to www.millersfh.com
Published Nov. 6, 2013

James Thomas Buckner passed away October 21 of cancer at his son’s home in Seattle, Wash. James was born March 15, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Carvello and Helen Buckner. He married Eugenia Ruth Reagan on August 30, 1958.
Jim served in the US Army Signal Corps. He was a carpenter by trade, with significant training as a mechanic. He was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Sweeny, Texas, and later Grace Lutheran Church in Everett, Wash.
He was preceded in death by his wife Eugenia, two infant children, and brother Richard of Ohio.
Survivors include his daughter Linda (Mike) Hobbs of Bacliff, Texas; son Mark (Michaela [Feala, formerly of North Bend]) Buckner of Shoreline, Wash.; sisters Judy and Joyce; and brother, Fred, all of Ohio.
A graveside service will be performed by Pastor Ed Boineau at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Houston, Texas, on October 30.
Published Oct. 30, 2013

Dale L. Adams, of Morse Bluff, formerly of the Fremont, died Oct. 2 at his home. He was born August 21, 1934, in Schuyler to Lewis and Helen (Briard) Adams.
He grew up in Madison and graduated from high school there. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from Dec. 11, 1952, to June 30, 1954.
Dale married Shirley Larsen on Dec. 15, 1968, in Blair. She passed away in April of 1994. He lived in Washington state and Fremont before moving to Morse Bluff in 2006. Dale was employed by Lyman Richey Sand and Gravel for 25 years.
Dale was a member of VFW Post 8223 and AmVets Post 20 of North Bend and American Legion Post 340 of Morse Bluff.
Survivors include his fiancée, Margi McPherson of Morse Bluff and her son, Wade (Marsha) McPherson of Fremont; sons, Tom (Connie) Adams of Tacoma, Wash., Michael Adams, Fremont; daughters, Mary (Fred) Barr of Vancouver, Wash., Susan (Gary) Hand of Fremont; sisters, Mary Canuteson, Katherine Jaton, both of Texas, Eleanor Clark of Hooper, Jeanette (Bob) Cannon, Gloria Kopeland, all of Texas; 20 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held October 8 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Chaplain James Jost of Gentiva Hospice officiated. Burial was at Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, with Military Honors conducted by VFW Post 8223, AmVets Post 20 of North Bend and American Legion Post 340 of Morse Bluff.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published Oct. 9, 2013

Diane Lynn Limbach of North Bend died Sept. 27 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha.
Diane was born April 28, 1947, in Wahoo to Malvin and Inez (Swanson) Moody. She grew up in Malmo and graduated from Weston High School. Diane married Ralph G. Limbach on March 14, 1969, in Schuyler. After marriage they moved to North Bend.
Diane was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend and a member of V.F.W. women’s Auxiliary of North Bend.
She is survived by sons Dean (Kristine) Limbach of Bennington, and Daryl (fiancée Kerri Nelson) of Lincoln; daughter Brenda (Jonathan) Beckom of Wake Forest, NC; brother William (Oletha) Moody of Liberal Kan.; sister Beverly Dauber of Greensberg, Kan.; and five grandchildren.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph; grandson, Conner Limbach; two sisters and two brothers.
Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. Father Donald Cleary will officiate. Vigil Service was 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery in North Bend.
Memorials may be directed to the North Bend Women’s Auxiliary or to the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com
Published Oct. 2, 2013

Adolph J. Nemec of Prague died Sept. 24 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City.
Adolph was born Jan. 27, 1923, on his farm four miles north of Prague to Vaclav and Marie (Hobza) Nemec. He attended St. John’s Catholic Grade School and graduated from Prague Public High School. Adolph married Gladys Novak on Sept. 8, 1953, at Assumption Catholic Church in Dwight. He farmed with his father.
Adolph served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He attended the UNL College of Agriculture and received an Associate Degree in general agriculture. He played tenor saxophone for various bands and started his own band, the Adolph Nemetz Orchestra, and led it for 34 years. He worked for the USDA for 50 years from 1963 in the research service division, serving as district supervisor for southeast Nebraska 17-county district.
He was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Cedar Hill; a CCD teacher; and an installed lector and acolyte. Adolph was also a member of Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Aquinas Council #3736, served as Grand Knight and was also a 4th Degree Knight. He was member of the Catholic Workman/FCSLA branch #55 and state president of Catholic Workman for 16 years. Adolph belonged to the Prague American Legion Post #254. He was executive officer for the Bishop Neumann band boosters for several years. He was founder of Prague Czech Brass Band and founder of Nebraska Czechs of Prague, member of the Lincoln Musicians Union and past president of District 51 school board for many years. He was inducted into the Polka Hall of Fame. He received the Pioneer Farm Family Award in 1986. Adolph farmed and was the owner of the Kolach Korner in Prague.
Adolph is survived by wife Gladys; children Deborah (Steven) Steager of Fremont, Monsignor Joseph Nemec of Lincoln, Cynthia (Timothy) Werner of Lincoln, Constance (Mark) Rosno of Sioux City, IA, Jim (Lynn) Nemec of Morse Bluff, Virginia (Daryl) Braunsroth of Wahoo, Mark Nemec of Prague, Laura (Todd) Minchow of Lincoln, Kristina (Kevin) Fitzpatrick of Lincoln; 30 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.
Mass of Christian Burial was Sept. 27 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Cedar Hill near Morse Bluff with burial at Cedar Hill Cemetery near Morse Bluff. Military graveside services were conducted.
A memorial Mass was celebrated on Sept. 30 at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church in Lincoln.
Memorials can be designated to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Lincoln or to the family.
Published Oct. 2, 2013

Ann Marie Westring Allen of Fremont died Sept. 22 at her home.
Anne was born June 11, 1933, on the family farm near Morse Bluff. She attended Morse Bluff High School and lived in the Fremont area for most of her life. Ann married Lenard H. “Bud” Westring on Sept. 1, 1950, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Cedar Hill near Morse Bluff. He passed away July 30, 1971.
Ann is survived by daughters Debra (David) Spicka of Fremont and Lynnette (Vern) Schaff of Zapata, Texas; three grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass was Sept. 28 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Cedar Hill near Morse Bluff with burial at Maple Grove Cemetery in Cedar Bluffs.
Memorials may be directed to the Dodge County Humane Society.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapel.com.
Published Oct. 2, 2013

John Edward Coufal died Sept. 19 at Merrick Manor Manor in Fremont.
John was born Nov. 15, 1931, in Schuyler to John D. and Frances (Cipera) Coufal. He attended Dodge County rural school District 72 and graduated from North Bend High School in 1949. He farmed with his father until being inducted into the Navy Dec. 7, 1955. He was discharged Aug. 20, 1957, and served in the Naval Reserve until Dec. 5, 1961. While in the service he was stationed on the USS Stonecounty LST 1141. On April 4, 1964, John married Lois Cuda at the First Presbyterian Church and they made their home in the North Bend area on the farm John was raised on.
John is survived by wife, Lois of North Bend; sons Denis (Pam) Coufal of Schuyler, Gary (Beth) Coufal of Denton and Roger Coufal of North Bend; 10 grandchildren; sister-in-law Betty Coufal of Fremont; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sept. 23 at the First Presbyterian Church in Schuyler, with burial at Schuyler Cemetery. Military Honors were conducted by McLeod Post #47 of the American Legion and Hespen-Mitchell Post 4836 of the V.F.W.
Family suggests memorials to the North Bend Volunteer Fire Department, Myasthenia Gravis Research or Shriners Hospital Transportation Fund.
Svoboda Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published Sept. 25, 2013

Raymond A. Stranik of Linwood died Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Fremont Area Medical Center in Fremont.
Ray was born June 10, 1934, in Prague to Louis and Emma (Placek) Stranik. He grew up in the Morse Bluff area and graduated from North Bend High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from Feb. 17, 1955 to Oct. 28, 1958. Ray then farmed in Linwood for many years. He married Rosie F. Kucera on Feb. 26, 1974, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Cedar Hill in rural Morse Bluff.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he sang in the choir; a member of American Legion Post #340 of Morse Bluff, the AmVets Post #20 and VFW Post #8223 in North Bend. He was a member of the David City Community Heritage Club, and current Commander of the American Legion/VFW Military Honors Team. Ray was a 75-year member of the ZCBJ and member of WFLA Lodge. He was the treasurer of the Bohemia Township and a life member of the National Rifle Association.
Survivors include wife Rosie; sister Mabel E. Morse of Morse Bluff; nephews Robert L. Stranik and Gregory A. Morse, both of Morse Bluff, and Mike (Nicky) Heisler of Elkhorn.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Jeremy Hazuka will officiate. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery near Morse Bluff with Military Honors conducted by VFW Post #8223, AmVets Post #20 of North Bend and American Legion Post #340 of Morse Bluff.
Memorials may be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cedar Hill Cemetery or the Morse Bluff/North Bend Veterans Memorial Park.
Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend is in charge of arrangements: 402-721-4490.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com
Published Aug. 21, 2013

Leonard E. Dobrusky of North Bend died Aug. 12 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Leonard was born June 2, 1933 in Prague, to Emanuel and Mary (Vyhlidal) Dobrusky. He grew up in North Bend and was a 1951 graduate of North Bend High School. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserves from 1951 to 1953 and then entered active duty from 1953 to 1955. Leonard married Patricia A. Black on Aug. 22, 1959, at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. Patricia died July 27, 2010. Leonard was employed by Hormel & Company in Fremont from 1955 to 1986. He then worked as a carpenter for 10 years.
Leonard was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend, American Legion Post 340 of Morse Bluff, Jeffrey K. Mines AMVETS Post 20 and was a member of the North Bend Fire Department for 19 years.
He is survived by son, Michael Dobrusky of North Bend; daughters Susan (Scott) Haynes of Lincoln, Janice (Stephen) Bellinghiere of Omaha; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral Mass is Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend.
The Rev. Donald Cleary will officiate. Vigil service is 6 p.m., Thursday, with visitation Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Legion Riders and the Patriot Guard will be escorting the funeral procession. Military graveside service will be conducted by members of V.F.W. Post 8223 and AmVets Post 20 of North Bend and American Legion Post 340 of Morse Bluff.
Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery near Morse Bluff. Memorials may be given to the AMVETS Post 20 of North Bend.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published Aug. 14, 2013

Leonard Tomasek of North Bend died Aug. 10 at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont.
Leonard was born Sept. 6, 1925, in North Bend to John and Lilly (Beznoska) Tomasek. He married Virginia Eggers on Aug 25, 1946, in Cedar Bluffs. Leonard farmed with his father and brother, retiring in 1987.
He was a member of St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church near Scribner.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia; sons Richard (Marci) Tomasek of Oakland, Randy (Sharon) Tomasek of Schuyler; daughter, Vicki Jean Tomasek of Tampa, Fla;
sister, Caroline Mastny of Schuyler; brothers-in-law, Willis Eggers of Paradise, Calif. and Gilbert Eggers of Fremont; seven grandchildren;
Jeremy (Cheryl) Vanicek of Omaha; and nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, at St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church near Scribner. The Rev. Dr. Nicki McIntyre will officiate. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Aug. 14, with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. all at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Visitation will continue Thursday one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Killian Cemetery, near Morse Bluff.
Memorials may be given to St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society and the North Bend Library.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published Aug. 14, 2013

Gladys Krula died July 10, 2013, at her home north of Rogers.
Gladys was born on Aug. 13, 1923, to Emil and Josephine (Hampl) Prusa in Howells.
She attended grade school at District 32 in rural Colfax County, and then graduated from Howells High School in 1940. She received her Normal Training Certificate in May of 1944 and taught at District 32 for two years. Her contract stated she made $85.00 per month.
She married the love of her life, William Krula, on June 18th, 1946.
She and William moved onto their home place the following year. They lived and farmed for 66 years. Together they raised a lot of livestock, grain and children. To this union they were blessed with nine children: Bonita Faye, Duane William, Colleen Edith, Arlette Gail, Ellen Marie, Florence Ann, Gary Joseph, Howard Dale and Ivan Kendall.
Gladys’ passion was her love of music. She enjoyed playing for church and other special occasions. She also gave many piano lessons. In fact, she instilled this love of music in her grandson, Joseph. There are many people who can play an instrument, but only a few can make music come alive. We believe this was a ministry that was as natural to her as breathing. She was still able to play until last month.
Gladys also served on many church committees. She served on the Farm Bureau Board and worked on the Schuyler blood drives.
As children we take for granted the unconditional love and many sacrifices a mother makes. Mom did a lot of hard work raising us nine kids. All the meals, mountains of laundry and her delicious bakery will be a treasured memory. She also instilled in us a foundation of Christian beliefs.
Gladys was proceeded in death by her parents, Emil and Josephine, an infant sister, Leona, her husband, William, and grandson William.
She is survived by children Bonita Krula (Marvin) Zelman of Hartford, Conn., Duane (Cathleen Castellot) Krula of Pagosa Springs, Colo., Colleen (David) Anderson of Raleigh, N.C., Arlette (Don) Kroupa of Omaha, Ellen (Bob) Misek of Marquette, Florence Krula of Omaha, Gary (Carla) Krula of Rogers, Howard (Susan) Krula of Bellevue, and Ivan (Susanne) Krula of Rogers; brother Melvin Prusa of Howells;16 grandchildren, one step-grandchild, 10 great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were July 15 at the First Presbyterian Church in Schuyler. Gladys will be laid to rest at Purple Cane Cemetery of rural Dodge County.
Memorials can be made to the Presbyterian Church, Schuyler Blood Mobile or Schuyler Historical Society.
paid obit pubished July 17, 2013

Dolores Ilene Graff of Lincoln died July 5, 2013.
Dolores was born April 23, 1920, in Hartington to Edwin and Olga Larson. She graduated from Bancroft High School in 1938, and married Orin Graff on June 1, 1942.
Orin Graff was pastor at the North Bend United Presbyterian Church from 1976 to 1986.
Dolores is survived by seven children and their spouses; 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were July 7 at Eastmont Towers.
Published July 13, 2013

Ralph G. Limbach of North Bend died June 28 at The Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
Ralph was born Dec. 29, 1944, in North Bend to Joseph and Angela (Wieneke) Limbach. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry during the Vietnam War from Nov. 29, 1965, to Sept. 9, 1967, stationed in Pleka.
Ralph married Diane Moody on March 14, 1969 in Schuyler. He was a life long resident of the North Bend area. He owned and operated Limbach Sanitation, worked at L & L Lumber and was a custodian for the North Bend schools.
Ralph was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend, a member of the V.F.W. Post 8223 and a life member of the AmVets Post 20, both of North Bend; and a former member of the American Legion Post 340 of Morse Bluff. He was also a member of the North Bend Volunteer Fire Department.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Diane; sons Dean (Kristine) Limbach of Bennington and Daryl (fianceé Kerri Nelson) Limbach of Lincoln; daughter Brenda (Jonathan) Beckom of Wake Forest, N.C.; brothers Reynold (Marie) Limbach of Odessa, Robert (Audrey) Limbach of Fremont and Joe (Carmen) Limbach of Kearney; sister Theresa (Dick) Kruse of Leigh; sister-in-law Nancy Limbach of Spencer; and five grandchildren.
Funeral Mass was July 2 at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. Burial was at Woodland Cemetery in North Bend with Military Honors conducted by V.F.W. Post 8223 and AmVets Post 20, both of North Bend, and American Legion Post 340 of Morse Bluff.
Memorials may be given to the North Bend Volunteer Fire Department, the Morse Bluff/ North Bend Area Veterans Memorial Park or to the family.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published July 3, 2013

Frances Mae (Hanzel) Wackel formerly of Kimball, passed away June 25 at Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln.
Fran was born June 24, 1926, in Yankton, S.D. to Edward and Agnes Hanzel.
Surviving Fran is her husband of 66 years, Nick Wackel; five children: Sandy (Lou) Mataya of Carmel, Ind., Connie (Jim) Volkmer of Leesburg, Va., Patti (Byron) Wheeler of Grand Island, Tim (Debbie) Wackel of Dallas, Texas and Tom (Ann) Wackel of Lincoln; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sisters Margaret Janecek and Audrey Schulze of Dodge; and brother Dick Hanzel of Indianapolis, Ind.
Fran was a 1944 graduate of Dodge High School. After graduation, she attended St. Catherine’s School of Nursing in Omaha and became a registered nurse in 1947.
Fran married Nick Wackel in Sept. 1947 in David City. They lived in North Bend for ten years when Nick worked at the bank. In 1964 they moved to Kimball, where they resided for 43 years. Nick and Fran have lived at the Grand Lodge in Lincoln since 2007.
Fran was an active member of her church through the Altar Society and her community through working with the Board of Elections, local blood drives, and as a reading program volunteer. She continued her involvement with nursing through work with the Western Nebraska Nursing Association.
Mass of Christian Burial was June 29 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rev. Frank Curran officiating. A grave side service was held later in the day at Mt. Hope Cemetery in West Point.
Memorials are suggested to Frances’ favorite charities c/o her family. Condolences may be left at www.bmlfh.com.
Published July 3, 2013

Jerry R. “Bud” Powers died June 18 at Hospice House in Omaha. Bud was born August 31, 1929, to Jerry and Elizabeth “Bessie” (Killeen) Powers. He graduated from North Bend High School in 1946, and farmed in the Webster area before moving to Omaha in the early ‘50s.
Bud married Helen Zieg May 7, 1949.
Bud worked as a “boiler engineer” in many meat packing plants in Omaha and later for hospitals in Omaha, retiring many times only to be called back by the need for his special licensing and his willingness to work nights. His final retirement was at the age of 80.
Bud is survived by children Marjorie Banik, Connie (Frank) Kompare, Michael (Barb) Powers, Jayne (John) Reed, Mary Bartholomew, Sandy (Phil) Thomas; 15 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; sisters, Betty (Tom) Carew of Omaha, Kathleen Semrad of North Bend, nephew Jerry Hall of Morse Bluff and numerous other nephews and nieces.
Burial was June 22 at St. Peter and Paul Church in Omaha. Interment was in Scribner Cemetery.
Memorials requested to the Hospice House or UNMC ALS Clinic, or a charity of your choice.
Published June 26, 2013

Mar 23, 1935 – May 27, 2013
Denny Rosenbaum was born in Omaha and was raised by his grandparents, Dan and Jenny Mundy, in North Bend. He graduated from North Bend High School in 1953. Denny served two years with the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. He married Genelle (Pollard) Rosenbaum. Married for fifty-four years, the couple had two daughters, Tami Jackson and Janette Rosenbaum, and four grandchildren: triplets Brent, Claire and Sarah Jackson, and D. J. Smith.
Denny and his family enjoyed snow skiing, traveling, camping, and being at the Phoenix house in the winter. Denny so disliked the cold weather that he would take the family to a warm destination to spend every Christmas holiday. Denny loved being with his grandkids, whether teaching Brent, Sarah and Claire to drive at the same time or attending D. J.’s lacrosse games.
Denny started Rosenbaum Electric 30 years ago, and for 40 years he was a member of Local 22 union. He also served as President of NECA, and also served on the apprentice board.
At the age of 55, Denny achieved another milestone when he earned his private pilot’s license. He was so proud that he could recognize all the small towns in western Nebraska by each town’s water tower.
Denny was a patron member of Henry Doorly Zoo, Joslyn Art Museum and the Durham Museum. A lifetime member of the Methodist Hospital Volunteers in Partnership and VFW Post 247, he was also a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in Omaha.
Denny is survived by his wife, Genelle Rosenbaum; daughters, Janette Rosenbaum, Tami Jackson (Kevin); triplet grandchildren: Brent, Sarah and Claire Jackson; grandson, D. J. Smith; sister, Meg Patterson; special friends: Sister Maria Meister, Sister Mary Clare, and Fr. John Rizzo.
VISITATION begins Thursday, May 30, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the West Center Chapel of Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler Mortuaries. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by VIGIL SERVICE at 7 p.m. at the West Center Chapel. SERVICES are Friday, May 31, 2013, 9:30 a.m., West Center Chapel to St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in Omaha for MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL at 10 a.m. Entombment, Resurrection Mausoleum, with military rites by VFW Post 247.
Memorials are suggested to Methodist Hospital Foundation.
Arrangements by Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124. 402.391.3900, www.heafeyheafey.com.
paid obit published June 5, 2013

Dorothy Mae Harrison of Tulsa, Okla., died May 27, 2013. She was born June 13, 1945 to Frank and Ruth Roubal of North Bend. Dorothy was a 1953 graduate of North Bend High School. She graduated from the University of Nebraska and worked as the food manager in a cafeteria at Yale University. She pursued further education and began a career in teaching. in Phoenix, Az.
She married Roger Harrison July 20, 1969, and moved to Tulsa, Okla. She continued teaching until retiring.
Dorothy was a member of the Harvard Avenue Christian Church.
She is survived by her husband, daughter Amy (Trevor) Corban, son Lyle (Ashley) Harrison; mother-in-law Grace Harrison; sisters Aurzella Thiesen of Cedar Bluffs, Marie Petersen of Fremont; brother Lloyd (Eva) Roubal of North Bend.
The funeral was June 1 at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow, Okla. Burial was at Veterans Field of Honor, Flora Haven Memorial Gardens.
Published June 5, 2013

Warren F. Spath of Medford, Wisc., died May 3 at his home. He was born Feb. 21, 1925, to Clarence and Lorena (Jahrmarkt) Spath at the family home in Pleasant Valley Township.
Warren attended District 52 school. He farmed in the Pleasant Valley and Webster area until moving to Wisconsin in 1958 where he operated a dairy farm until retiring in 1978.
Warren married Arlene Buckendahl Oct. 6, 1946, in Norfolk. She died in 2004. After retiring from farming, they moved to Dorchester, Wisc., where he worked as custodian for the elementary school until retiring in 1992.
Warren was a member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stetsonville, Wisc.
Survivors include daughter Shirley (Leon) Gonnering of Marshfield, Wisc.; sons Melvin Spath of Eau Clarie, Wisc., Merlin Spath of Lisle, Ill., Lynn (Glenda Wiese) Spath of Medford, Wisc.; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; sister Ruth Stiel of Scribner; sisters-in-law Helen Spath of North Bend, Betty Molacek of Columbus, Dorothy Kirkpatrick of St. Joseph, Mo.
The funeral was May 9 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stetsonville with burial in the church cemetery.
Published May 22, 2013

George R. Muller of Morse Bluff died April 30, 2013, at Memorial Hospital in Schuyler.
George was born Jan. 2, 1958, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to Franz and Shirley (Tubbs) Muller. He grew up in New York and after high school moved to Morse Bluff. He attended some college classes and was a long-time small business owner, including The Kirby Center and The Tan Center in Fremont and currently worked in maintenance at Cargill in Schuyler.
He married Tracy Peterson July 21, 1990, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wahoo.
George was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in North Bend. He was a long-time power lifter at World Class Health Club in Fremont.
Survivors include his wife, Tracy; son Charles “Charlie” Muller, daughter Katy Muller, all of Morse Bluff; mother Shirley Bernard of Stone Ridge, N.Y.; brothers Franz “Jon” (Tammy) Muller of Cody, Erich (Deana) Muller of Highland, N.Y.; sisters Sheryl (Dan) Wheeler of Rhinebeck, N.Y., Elizabeth Miller of Stone Ridge, N.Y., Carrie Cheney of Rapid City, S.D.; and parents-in-law Robert and Mary Peterson of Wahoo.
Funeral Service was May 6 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in North Bend with the Rev. Calvin L’Heureux officiating. Burial was in Sunrise Cemetery in Wahoo.
Memorials may be directed to the family for a memorial yet to be determined.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com

Francis J. Minarick of North Bend died Monday, April 29 at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont.
Francis was born May 1, 1922, in rural Scribner to Joseph and Betsey (Chapman) Minarick. Francis graduated from North Bend High School in 1939. He began his working career in the offices of Douglas Air Plants in California and Chicago. He entered the U.S. Army in 1942, serving 31 months in the Pacific Area with the 33rd Infantry Division, including Kauai, New Guinea, Morotai, the Philippines and Japan. He was discharged in 1946. He then attended Creighton University for two years.
He married Patricia Ullrich Sept. 28, 1948 in North Bend. They farmed with his brother Gene in the Webster area for 40 years before retiring in North Bend in 1996.
Francis was a former member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Snyder and was a current member of St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus of North Bend, the American Legion Post #340 of Morse Bluff, and a former member of the V.F.W. Post #8223 of North Bend. Throughout his life, he served in many community organizations, including the school board, co-op board, parish council and CCD church programs.
Survivors include wife, Patricia; daughters Susan (Bill) Bayer of Minneapolis, Minn., Peggy Lindahl of Minneapolis and Patrice (Mark) Hines of Morse Bluff; sons Michael (Sarah) Minarick of Omaha, John (Debra) Minarick of Chicago, Ill. and Neal (Jody) Minarick of Monument, Colo.; brother Eugene Minarick of Scribner; sister Mary Konicek of Denver, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
Francis was preceded in death by his parents; sister Rita Deppe; one sister-in-law; three brothers-in-law; and son-in-law Geof Lindahl.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. Father Donald Cleary will officiate. Visitation is 4:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday with family receiving friends 6-8 and a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m. at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, North Bend, with Military Honors conducted by members of V.F.W. Post #8223, AMVETS Post #20 of North Bend and American Legion Post #340 of Morse Bluff.
Memorials may be directed to St. Charles Catholic Church, the North Bend Rescue Squad, or the North Bend Senior Center.
The family would like to thank Dr. Robertson and the staff at A.J. Merrick Manor for providing loving care to Francis and his family.
Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
paid obit publsihed May 1, 2013

Frances Zelazny of Silver Creek died April 29 at Mory’s Haven in Columbus.
She was born Jan. 22, 1913, in Nance County to Charles and Mary (Sturek) Bialas.
Frances married Edward Zelazny in 1934 and helped him on the farm in addition to raising her family. He died in 1950. With the help of family, Frances stayed on the farm before moving to a nursing home in July 2011.
She is survived by sons Jerry (Kathleen) Zelazny of North Bend and Raymond Zelazny of Silver Creek; son-in-law Felix Tomasiewicz of Columbus; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; three sisters; five brothers; and three sisters-in-law.
Frances was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Silver Creek, where her funeral was held May 3. The Rev Mark Tomasiewicz and the Rev. William L’Heureux officiated, with burial at St. Lawrence Cemetery.
Published May 15, 2013

Jason David Gulbrandson was born Feb, 27, 1987, to Katherine Meier and Michael Gulbrandson at Bergan Mercy Medical Center. On day of life two, Jason was transferred to the Nebraska Medical Center where he underwent surgery due to a congenital heart defect. Jason was welcomed home from the hospital by his older sister, Jessica, and older brother, Jeffrey .
At age 3 Jason went to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and underwent a Fontan procedure and received a mechanical heart valve. From that point of his life on Jason lived as normal of a life as possible, although he had several surgeries throughout his life.
Jason met his best friend, Brent Buda, in April of 1990. They spent their days together playing with Hot Wheels, watching and memorizing lines of movies and listening to music. Jason met his next best friend, his nephew Kaycee Gulbrandson, on March 1, 2007.
Jason’s life changed the day he met his true love Michaela and they have spent the best days of his life together. Their daughter, Paityn, was born Aug. 24, 2009. Paityn had Jason wrapped around her finger from the moment he saw her. Jason and Michaela celebrated their love when they married May 27, 2011.
Jason was a true family man who spent many of his days playing with Paityn and Kaycee. Whether he was dressed as a super hero or a princess, it was guaranteed the kids would be belly-laughing.
Jason’s life came full circle when he passed peacefully and surrounded by his family on April 27, 2013, at the Nebraska Medical Center. Although Jason never had a whole heart, he loved life and the people in it wholeheartedly.
Jason is survived by his two greatest loves, his wife, Michaela, and daughter, Paityn, as well as his mother Katherine Williams, father Michael Gulbrandson, sister and brother-in-law Jessica and Matthew Winternheimer, brother Jeffrey Gulbrandson, and nephew, Kaycee Gulbrandson all of Omaha; grandmother Betty Meier, of North Bend, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws.
Jason was a friend to everyone he met and considered his friends his family, particularly Brent Buda, Jon Borgstadt, Christopher Halpenny, Todd Knudsen, Benjamin Walstrom and Jeremy Ware. Jason has touched the lives of more people than his family will ever know and his legacy will continue to inspire even more. The family extends a special thanks to Dr. Kim Duncan, Dr. John Kugler, Pediatric Cardiology nurse, Kris Houston, the medical staff at Children’s Hospital and Nebraska Medical Center for their expertise, compassion and the care they provided to Jason throughout his life.
Funeral services were held on May 1 at Lutheran Church of the Master, West, in Elkhorn. Interment was in Prospect Hill Cemetery of Elkhorn. Memorials can be made to the Jason Gulbrandson Benefit Trust Fund.
Arrangements by Reichmuth Funeral Home, 21901 W. Maple Rd., Elkhorn, NE 68022
paid obit published May 15, 2013

Gerald J. Martens of Boulder City, Nev., died April 12 at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas, Nev.
Gerald was born Feb. 19, 1940, in North Bend to Henry and LaVina (Jones) Martens. He grew up in North Bend where he helped his dad in the garage while attending grade school and high school. Gerald then graduated from Bahner’s College of Hairstyling.
Gerald married Sandra Kudlacek on June 27, 1959, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Prague. They built a restaurant in North Bend in 1976 and named it the Frontier Steakhouse (now the Rawhide). They later moved to Fresno, Calif. and bought a retail medical uniform store, Bullard Medical Uniforms, and later bought Bettie Dawn Medical Uniforms in Mt. Vernon, Mo. Gerald was in sales all of his life, and they had various businesses and were proud to serve the community. Gerald and Sandy retired in 2001.
He was a Scoutmaster and involved with the Boy Scout Council for over 25 years. Gerald was a member of the Elks Lodge #2599 of Clovis, Calif. where he was treasurer from 1990-1994.
Survivors include wife, Sandy; sons Darryn Martens of Bakersfield, Calif. and Corby (Sheryl) Martens of Boulder City, Nev.; brother Marvin (Christina) Martens of Springfield, Mo; grandchildren Nicole (Steven) Gregory of Bakersfield, Calif., Melanie (Walter) Martens of Bakersfield, Calif., Travis (Alexis) Martens of Monterey, Calif. and Dylan Martens of Boulder City, Nev.; seven great grandchildren and his special dog, Goldie.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. Father Donald Cleary will officiate. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Friday, with a vigil service at 7 p.m. at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery in Fremont on Tuesday, April 23, at 11 a.m.
Memorials may be directed to the donor’s choice.
Moser Memorial Chapel of North Bend is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com
Paid obit, published April 17, 2013

Robert H. Agress of North Bend, formerly of Fremont, died March 2, at Arbor Manor in Fremont. Robert was born June 30, 1927, in Louisville, Ky., to Benjamin and Edith (Sherman)Agress. He lived in Chicago, Ill., and was a graduate of South Shore High School. Robert graduated from the University of Louisville with an accounting degree. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserves.
Robert moved to Fremont in the 1970s. He married Sharon Farris Prinz on April 16, 1982, in Lincoln. Robert had been employed at Parker Livestock, Aaron Corporation and Darling International as a CPA and retired as a controller in 1997.
Robert was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend and the Knights of Columbus. He was a former member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fremont where he served as an EME. He was a member of the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy, American Contract Bridge League and League Life Master, and American Legion Post #20 of Fremont. He was a volunteer tax preparer for the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon; step-son Kevin (Paula) Prinz of Fremont; step-daughters Pam (Kelly) Lehmann of Eustis, Ann (Jim) Mathes of Omaha, Deb (Dave) Campbell of Fremont; mother-in-law, Evelyn Farris of Fremont; in-laws, Gary (Terri) Farris of Pensacola, Fla., Mag (Larry) Meier of South Sioux City, Bill (Kris) Farris of Marshalltown, Iowa, Nancy Farris of Omaha; numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. March 7, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fremont where the Rev. David Belt will officiate. Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont and is open to the public. Visitation with family receiving friends will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, with visitation on Thursday at church on hour prior to service. Military grave side service conducted by the Fremont Honor Guard of V.F.W. Post #854 and American Legion Post #20. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Fremont. Memorials may be directed to the family or to an organization of your choice. Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com

Daniel Frank Cleary of Kansas City, Mo., passed away unexpectedly on Feb 26. Dan was born on Dec 9, 1944, in Atkinson to W. Alexander and Eleanor (Mlinar) Cleary. In 1958 the family moved to Elgin, where Dan graduated from St. Boniface High School in 1963.
He moved to Kansas City and lived with his brother Frank and his family, attending Rockhurst University. In 1965 Dan started working at the General Motors Leeds plant in Kansas City.
On June 5, 1971, Dan married Barbara Ann Wayman, and they resided in Independence, Mo. In 1987 GM shut down the Leeds car plant. In 1988 Dan was transferred to the GM assembly plant in Janesville, Wis., working there until his retirement in 2000. Dan and Barb returned to Kansas City in April of 2001.
Dan is survived by his wife Barb; children Mike and Kim; twin brother Rev. Don Cleary of North Bend; sister Ruth (Jim) Hausmann; brother Tom (Helen) Cleary; sisters-in-law Ellen Cleary and Jeanne Cleary; and extended family.
The funeral was at Holy Family Catholic Church, Kansas City, on March 2.

Wilma E. Bolte of Schuyler, formerly of Cedar Bluffs, died Feb. 23 at Golden Living Center in Schuyler.
Wilma was born May 29, 1929, in Howells to Joseph and Pauline (Hajek) Vacha. She moved to Dodge at the age of 10, where she attended school. Wilma married John F. Bolte on Feb. 22, 1949, in Clyde. He died Nov. 23, 1987.
Wilma was a telephone operator at the Webster Store and then moved to Fremont in 1950 where she worked for Hipke Cleaners for 23 years. In 1983 she and John purchased J.B.’s Trading Post in Cedar Bluffs and moved there in 1987. Wilma operated J.B.’s Trading Post until retiring in 1994. She was active in the community for many years.
Wilma was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cedar Bluffs and the Altar Society. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 158 in Cedar Bluffs and former member of St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend and Divine Mercy in Schuyler.
Survivors include daughters Marilyn Bailey of Jacksonville, Fla. and Karen (Ivan) Reeb of Schuyler; sister Agnes Brabec of Clarkson; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. Visitation will be Wednesday 4-8 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 6 p.m. at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at church Thursday.
Memorials may be directed to Group B Strep International.
Published Feb. 27, 2013

Robert C. Thompson of Ames died Sunday, Feb. 17 at his home in Ames.
Robert was born Dec. 19, 1927, in St. Paul, Minn. to Fred and Mildred (Olson) Thompson. He joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17, and served for over 30 years, retiring in 1974. He moved to Fremont in 1964 and then to Ames in 1969.
Robert married Constance M. “Connie” Vulgamore Dec. 4, 1964, in Fremont. She died Jan. 27, 2005.
He was a life member of V.F.W. Post 8223 of North Bend and a member of the Masonic Lodge 78, A.F. & A.M. of Waukegan, Ill. for over 50 years. Robert was also a member of the North Bend Golf Course.
Survivors include daughter Barb (Ryan Collins) Thompson-Collins of Ames; step-son Dennis (Debbie) Bailey of Wichita, Kan.; step-daughter Sharon (Gary) Strong of Fremont; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services with military honors conducted by the Fremont Honor Guard of V.F.W. Post 854 and American Legion Post 20 were Feb. 21. Burial will be at Ridge Cemetery in Fremont on Saturday, March 2.
Memorials may be directed to the Masonic Eastern Star Home for Children in Fremont.
Published Feb. 27, 2013

Wilma A. Mares of Fremont passed away Feb. 13 at Nye Pointe Health & Rehab. Wilma was born April 8, 1915, in Linwood to Rudolph E. and Emma (Hines) Kavan.
She moved to rural North Bend from Linwood at the age of 14. Wilma graduated from North Bend High School in 1931 and from Midland Lutheran College in 1965. She taught school for 11 years.
Wilma married Adolph Mares Oct. 17, 1942, in Grand Island. Adolph passed away Jan. 8, 1981.
After marriage they lived in North Bend where they farmed. They moved to Fremont in 1960. Wilma resumed teaching in 1957 and taught at rural schools until receiving her degree. She taught in elementary schools for Fremont Public Schools until retiring in 1981.
Wilma was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Fremont, United Presbyterian Women, taught adult Sunday school and had served as a deacon in the church. She was a member of Fremont Area Medical Center Auxiliary, Retired Teacher’s Association, locally and at the state level, member of Delta Kappa Gamma and American Association of University Women.
Survivors include daughters Judy (Ken) Von Seggern and Joan Mares, all of Omaha, Carlene (Bruce) Keim of Syracuse; brother Arnold (Lorraine) Kavan of North Bend; sister Vlasta Kavan of Fremont; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Feb. 18 at the Presbyterian Church in Fremont with the Rev. Jon Ashley officiating. Memorials may be given to the Presbyterian Church and to Odyssey-Gentiva Hospice in Fremont.
Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont. Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published Feb. 20, 2013

Jim M. Satorie of Morse Bluff died at his home. He was born Nov. 25, 1945, in North Bend to Max and Elsie (Fencl) Satorie. Jim lived in the North Bend and Morse Bluff areas all his life and drove for United Parcel Service.
Jim married Kim Meier on Nov. 7, 1965. They later divorced. He then married Connie Bier.
Jim is survived by his wife, Connie of Fremont; daughter Lisa (Michael) Prohaska of Prague; step-daughter Pam (Matt) Shaw of Morse Bluff; brother Dave (Sherry) Westphalen of Schuyler; sister Gloria Wnek of Phoenix, Ariz; five grandchildren: Samantha, Sarah and Cody Prohaska, and Dillon and Brooklyn Shaw; one step-granddaughter; and four step-great-grandchidren; one niece and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral service was Feb. 19 at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend with the Rev. Scott Jensen officiating. Burial was at Killian Cemetery near Morse Bluff. Memorials may be given to the Morse Bluff Volunteer Fire Dept. Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com. paid
Published Feb. 20, 2013

Ella Travnicek of North Bend, formerly of Cedar Bluffs, died at Birchwood Manor in North Bend on Feb. 1.
Ella was born on the family farm near Morse Bluff on Nov. 30, 1910, to Charles Sr. and Frantiska “Fanny” (Pallas) Beranek. Ella married Adolph Travnicek on Feb. 14, 1935, at the Presbyterian parsonage in Clarkson. She continued to live on their farm six miles southwest of Cedar Bluffs until she moved to Birchwood Manor in 2006 at age 95. Adolph died Feb. 29, 1988.
Ella, born of a Czech immigrant mother and a first-generation Czech immigrant father, was fluent in the Czech language all her life, having to learn English in grade school. She also knew quite a bit of Latin.
Ella was involved in gardening and preserving Nebraska’s wild flowers. She had been a member of the South Cedar Extension Club and was a charter member of the Cedar Bluffs Garden Club. She had been on the state board of the Federated Garden Clubs of Nebraska and had been a representative on the Rocky Mountain Region of the Federation of Garden Clubs.
When their younger son went to college, the Travniceks became foster parents to a daughter, Carolyn Blunt, who lived with them from age 7 until she graduated from Cedar Bluffs High School. Another foster daughter, Sharon LeBeau, lived with them for one year. Over a span of 13-plus years, a total of 13 foster children received care for various lengths of time.
Survivors include: sons Edward (Dorothy) Travnicek of Ramsey, Minn., and Ivan (Deani) Travnicek of Albuquerque, N.M.; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. The Rev. Scott Jensen, Fremont Area Medical Center Chaplain, will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Private family interment will be on Feb. 11 at Killian Cemetery near Morse Bluff.
Memorials may be directed to the Department of Horticulture at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln or Macular Degeneration Research, 22512 Gateway Center Dr., PO Box 1952, Clarksburg, MD 2087.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published Feb. 6, 2013

Abby Jo Kubik of Prague died Jan. 23, 2013, in Omaha after a two-year battle with cancer. She was born March 14, 1995, in David City to Terry and Kim Kubik of Prague.
A benefit was held in her honor last year that the North Bend community supported.
Survivors include her parents, sister Krisine (Klye) German of Lincoln; grandparents Myron and Dorothy Coufal, Richard and Beverly Paseka; aunts and uncles Jeff and Brenda Coufal, Roger and Tracy Kubik, Mike Kubik, Dave and De Hamilton, Dave and Katie Brabec; cousins, friends and her dog, Jack.
Funeral services were Jan. 26 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with burial at Prague National Cemetery.
Memorials in care of the family for further designation. Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo, was in charge of arrangements.
Published Jan. 30, 2013

Richard B. Limbach of Spencer, formerly of North Bend, died Jan. 7 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He was born May 11, 1935, in Howells to Joseph and Angela (Wieneke) Limbach.
Richard married Darlene Liekhus on April 24, 1956, in Howells. She died June 24, 1993. He married Nancy Hartman on May 19, 1995, in Morse Bluff.
Richard owned and operated Limbach Sanitation in North Bend. He later owned and operated L & L Lumber in North Bend.
Richard was a member of the Nebraska Safari Club, Safari Club International and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
He is survived by his wife Nancy of Spencer; sons Michael (Barb) Limbach of Fremont, Rick (Cheryl) Limbach of Valley; daughters Linda Welling of Lees Summit, Mo., Nancy (Kent) Ronnau, Lisa (Steve) Richardson, all of North Bend; step-sons Kristopher (Tonya) Folken of Creston, Doug (Marin) Zabka of Clarkson, David (Tracy) Zabka of Lincoln; step-daughters Kathy (Nathan) Bach of Worthing, S.D., Angie (Tyler) Reeves of Creston; brothers Robert (Audrey) Limbach of Fremont, Ralph (Diane) Limbach of North Bend, Reynold (Marie) Limbach of Odessa, Joe (Carmen) Limbach of Kearney; sister Theresa (Dick) Kruse of Leigh; 27 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
A funeral Mass was held Jan. 14 at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. The Rev. Bernard Kimminau officiated. Burial will be at the Woodland Cemetery in North Bend.
Memorials may be given to St. Charles Catholic Church and to 4-H. Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com
Published Jan. 16, 2013

Jack C. Petersen of Bennet, formerly of North Bend, died Jan. 1 in Lincoln after a brief battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 15, 1947, in North Bend to Oswalt “Ossie” and Bernice (Buchholtz) Petersen.
Jack was a 1966 graduate of North Bend High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1970 aboard the USS Ranger during the Vietnam war. Jack graduated from Milford Technical College in 1972 with a degree in welding. He lived a short time in Lincoln before moving to Bennet where he was employed by Judd Brothers Construction Company.
Jack married Carol Zabava, they divorced. He later married Sue Lowe.
Jack was a member of American Legion Post #340 of Morse Bluff.
He is survived by his wife, Sue; daughters, Jennifer (Marvin) Hestermann of Firth, Sara (John) Boldt of Omaha; step-daughter, Robin Lowe of Bennet; sisters Karen Legler of Morse Bluff, Connie (Bill) McCann of Columbus; and three grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life and gathering of family and friends was held Jan. 19 at Jack and Sue’s acreage near Bennet.
Published Jan. 23, 2013

Eugene J. Emanuel of North Bend died Jan. 2 at the Parkview Home in Dodge.
He was born April 27, 1920, in the Pleasant Valley area of rural North Bend to Joseph and Helena (Becker)Emanuel. Eugene married Elsie Vacha on Jan. 6, 1944, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Dodge. The couple farmed and had a dairy herd three miles west of Webster until retiring in 1987 and moving to North Bend. Elsie died Jan. 25, 2011.
Eugene was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council #3736 of North Bend. He was a member of the American Dairy Association.
Eugene is survived by sons Wayne (Maria) Emanuel of Beemer, Joseph (Bonita) Emanuel of Hartington, Eugene (Kim) Emanuel of Monticello, Minn., Kevin (Kate) Emanuel of Osceola, Iowa, Chad (Cheryl) Emanuel of Waukee, Iowa, and Roch (Diane) Emanuel of North Bend; daughters, Elizabeth (Tony) Wiese and Sandra (Leo) Blaha, all of Dodge, Dorothy (Leo) Showers of Lincoln, Mary (Dean) Von Seggern of Scribner, and Denise (Glen) Temple of Ottumwa, Iowa; sister-in-law Mildred Emanuel of North Bend; brother-in-law Dwain Molle of West Point; 30 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Eugene is the last of ten Emanuel siblings that included brothers Francis, Joseph, Ralph, Herman and Vincent Emanuel; and sisters Phyllis Baumert, Edith Emanuel, Mary Scheppers and Victoria Molle.
Funeral mass was Jan. 5 at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend with Don Cleary officiating. Burial was at St. Mary’s Ridgeley Catholic Cemetery near Scribner. Memorials may be given to St. Charles Catholic Church and St. Mary’s Ridgeley Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published Jan. 9, 2013