Lorraine A. “Lorrie” Johnson, 83, died Dec. 25 at her home in North Bend. Lorrie was born Oct. 6, 1932, to James Jr. and Clara (Musil) Drevo, on a farm near Crete, where she grew up. She was a 1949 graduate of Crete High School. She worked as a dental assistant in Crete.
Lorrie married Robert L. Johnson on April 16, 1960, at United Presbyterian Church in North Bend. She was employed at Platte Valley Bank in North Bend as a teller until 1970, when she became a full-time homemaker and mother.
Lorrie was baptized in 1958 and became a member of United Presbyterian Church in North Bend, where she served as a deacon and treasurer of the church.
She is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter Christine Keller of Rochester, Minn.; and five nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Betty Coen.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Dec. 31, at United Presbyterian Church in North Bend. The Rev. Michael Hill will officiate. Visitation will be on Dec. 30 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Visitation will continue at church one hour prior to service.
Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Memorials may be given to United Presbyterian Church or the North Bend Fire Department.
Online condolences at mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published Dec. 30, 2015

Patricia A. Kavan of rural Morse Bluff died Dec. 22 at Fremont Health Center.
Patricia was born Sept. 27, 1927, in the Webster community to Bernard and Anna (Platenburg) Emanuel. She grew up in North Bend and was a 1944 graduate of North Bend High School.
Patricia married Leonard J. Kavan June 5, 1946, at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. They received the Loving Cup in 2008 for being the longest married couple (62 years) at Old Settlers. She was a very devoted mother to five children.
Patricia was an Avon representative who loved to bake and garden. She belonged to the Altar Society and played the organ at St. George’s Catholic Church in Morse Bluff for 60 years and also decorated the church for the holidays.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Leonard; sons Larry Kavan, Jerry Kavan and Gene (Deb) Kavan all of Morse Bluff; daughters Marilyn McDaniel of Morse Bluff and Bev (Alan) Ratkovec of Lincoln; brother Kenneth (Barbara) Emanuel of Carson City, Nev.; sister Celine (Richard) Papa of Fremont; 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Bernice DeVore and Rita Woita; grandchildren Billy Kavan and Tina Ratkovec; and son-in-law Clyde “Mac” McDaniel.
Her funeral Mass was Dec. 26, at St. George Catholic Church in Morse Bluff. The Rev. Jeremy Hazuka officiated. Burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family for further designation. Online condolences at mosermemorialchapels.com.
paid obit published Dec. 30, 2015

Shirley J. Kracl of Cedar Bluffs passed away Dec. 21 at the Pathfinder Place in Fremont.
Shirley was born Sept. 9, 1930, to Arthur and Chloe (Carpenter) Cleveland in Cuba, Kan. She graduated from Teacher College High School in Lincoln. After high school, she married Ted Woltemade. He passed away in 1957. After Ted’s passing, Shirley’s neighbors Adison and Betty Kohout introduced her to Bill Kracl, whom she married in 1960. They moved to a farm near Cedar Bluffs. In 1997, Bill passed away.
Shirley worked for J.C. Penny’s until her retirement. She loved her flowers on the farm and doing home interior decorating.
She is survived by sons David Woltemade of Cedar Bluffs and Michael Woltemade; sister Beverly (Anthony) Minnick of Lincoln; nephew Douglas Minnick of Lincoln; grandchildren Kelly, Kirk, and Allison; great-grandchildren Antonio, Demarco and Alivia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Ted and Bill, and son Donald Kracl.
There are no services. A private family grave side will be held at Flemming Cemetery near Cedar Bluffs. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.
Online Condolences may be left at: mosermemorialchapels.com.
paid obit published Dec. 30, 2015

Funeral services for John Charles Kohl of Schuyler were Dec. 14 at the Svoboda Funeral Home North Chapel with the Rev. Bernard Kimminau officiating. Burial was at the Clarks Cemetery in Clarks.
John passed away on Dec. 10 in Fremont surrounded by his family. He was born in Grand Island on May 13, 1943, to Charles H. and Mary (Didier) Kohl. He was raised in rural Clarks and attended Clarks schools.
In January of 1963, he joined the United States Army. He served in Vietnam in the 73rd Aviation Company. He was honorably discharged from the Army in May of 1964.
On Oct. 14, 1967, he married Kathe Bolen in Omaha. To this union, seven children were born. He started operating heavy equipment as a young teenager and continued in that work until 1988 when he established Kohl Construction with his oldest son, Mike. He retired in 2005.
John is survived by his fiancé, Lavonne Rydel of Schuyler; children Mike (Buffy) Kohl of Schuyler, Bryan Kohl of Columbus, Jerry (Vickie) Kohl of North Bend, Sara Naffziger of Omaha, Chris (Carrie) Kohl of Fremont, Luke (Brenda) Kohl of North Bend, Becky (Brandon) Harter of Fullerton, 20 grandchildren, three great grandchildren; and a sister, Margaret Furby of Fullerton.
Memorials are suggested to family’s wishes.
Published Dec. 16, 2015

Betty R. (Drevo) Coen was born Sept. 29, 1930, in Crete. She died Dec. 10 at her home in North Bend.
She graduated from Crete High School in 1947.
Betty was married to James L. Coen. She loved her family, horses, birds and animals.
There are no public services and the family requests no cards or flowers be sent.
Published Dec. 16, 2015

Adeline A. Pettitt died Dec. 10 at Nye Legacy in Fremont.
Adeline was born Nov. 5, 1926, in Norfolk to Karll and Esther (Raduenz) Schellpeper. She grew up on the same farm as her father in the Pierce area. She received her education in rural schools.
On Sept. 15, 1946, Adeline was married to Leonard Milton Pettitt in the Zion Lutheran Church in Hoskins. Following her husband’s return from military service, they lived in several small area communities until moving into Fremont in 1962. Adeline worked for Campbell Soup Co. here and she retired in 1991 from Western Electric.
She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Adeline was preceded in death by her husband Leonard, and two brothers in their early childhood, Leonard and Milton, and a great-grandson William.
She is survived by her son Gary (Pam) Pettitt of Fremont; daughters Kathryn (Bob) Schutte of Omaha, Beverly (Ron) Harris of Chandler, AZ., Shirley Fiscus, Janice (Ed) Gray, Marsha (Gary) Gillis, all of North Bend; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; sisters Betty VanErt of Grants Pass, Ore.,Velma Backer, Elaine Bermel, both of Randolph; and brother Merlin (Joyce) Schellpeper of Grants Pass, Ore.
The funeral service was Dec. 14 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where Rev. Glenn Meyer officiated. The committal was at Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
paid obit published Dec. 16, 2015

Irene M. Mitties of North Bend passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Shalimar Gardens in Fremont.
Irene was born Jan. 13, 1918, to Lewis and Mable (Snover) Warner in North Bend. She grew up on a farm north of North Bend and graduated from North Bend High School. After graduation, Irene moved to Omaha and worked as a receptionist at a dentist office. She later moved to a farm nine miles west of Webster. In 1941, Irene resided on a farm 4.75 miles north and a half mile east of North Bend farming and raising her children.
She loved to spend time making wedding mints for families, and molded and collected delicate shoes made of ceramic and leather.
Irene was the oldest member and past Sunday school teacher at the United Presbyterian Church in North Bend and a member of VFW Post 8223 Auxiliary of North Bend.
She is survived by her son, Gary Mitties of North Bend; daughters Janice Jennings of Fremont, Charlene Hammons of Columbus; grandchildren Miranda Hammons, Travis Hammons, Aaron Hammons all of Columbus and Albert Jennings of Denver, Colo.; and four great-grandchildren.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents; ex-husband Merlin Mitties; brother Howard Warner; and sisters Hazel, Grace, and Bernice.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, at United Presbyterian Church in North Bend. The Rev. Michael Hill will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., with family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery, North Bend.
Memorials may be directed to the North Bend Fire Department or the United Presbyterian Church in North Bend.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published Dec. 2, 2015

Gloria J. Royuk of Fremont passed away Nov. 20 in Fremont. She was born June 23, 1944, in Fremont to Fred Jr. and Harriett (Vasbinder) Masters. She graduated from Arlington High School in 1962.
Gloria married Norman R. “Dick” Royuk on Jan. 26, 1963, at the Congregational Church in Arlington. Dick Royuk passed March 22, 2004.
Prior to her marriage, Gloria worked for Hormel’s in Fremont. Gloria and Dick resided north of Arlington for four years until March 1967 when they moved to the North Bend area, where they farmed. During this time, Gloria worked as a secretary for St. Peter Lutheran Church in North Bend. She moved from the farm near North Bend to Fremont in 2006.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont, where she led The Friends In Christ Bible Study, and member of the Eunice Circle and Ladies Aid. She was a past member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in North Bend, where she was a member of the Ladies Aid and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.
Gloria is survived by daughters Lisa (Jeff) Dobbs of Yutan, Gina (Bret) Williams of Omaha, Julie (Troy) Meade of Omaha; son Mike (Sandra) Royuk of Fremont; and eight grandchildren: Nick Dobbs, Nathan Royuk, Evan Royuk, Jared Koger, Adam Dobbs, Brooke Williams, Hannah Meade and Jacob Meade.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont. The Rev. Dan Heuer will officiate. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery near Arlington.
Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Heartland Chapter.
Online condolences www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published Nov. 25, 2015

Jean C. Miller of Fremont passed away Nov. 13 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont.
Jean was born Sept. 15, 1932, in Columbus to Charles W. and Agnes L. (Poeffel) McGahey. She grew up in the North Bend and Rogers area and was a 1950 graduate of Schuyler High School. She then lived in North Bend again until moving to Fremont in 1958. Jean married Harold E. Miller on May 16, 1958, in Blair. Harold died Oct. 21, 2005.
Jean worked at Al’s Cafe in Fremont for 19 years from 1968-1987. She was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #200 in Fremont.
Survivors include her children Donald Zvacek of North Bend, Jeff Miller of Cary, N.C., Robert (Anne) Miller of North Augusta, S.C., Carol Fenske and Judy Sharrai, both of Fremont; brothers Richard McGahey of Fremont and James McGahey of Tacoma, Wash.; sister Betty (Dalvin) Scheer of Arlington, eight grandchildren, two step grandchildren and five step great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, father, brother Robert McGahey, mother, son in-law Chuck Sharrai and husband Harold.
Her funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Fremont Health Medical Center chaplain Rev. Scott Jensen will officiate.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m., all at Moser’s in Fremont.
Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Burial will be at Ridge Cemetery in Fremont.
Memorials are suggested to Fremont Health Medical Center Hospice.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published Nov. 18, 2015

Donna J. Johnson of Fremont, formerly of North Bend, passed away peacefully in her home on Nov. 11.
Donna was born April 15, 1924, on a farm near Dodge to Ollie and Ruth (Sturbaum) Stubbert. She grew up on the farm and graduated from Dodge High School in 1942. She worked as a telephone operator in Webster.
On Dec. 18, 1942, Donna was married to Walter Johnson in North Bend. Donna farmed the family farm near North Bend with her husband for 40 years. They moved into Fremont in 1980.
She is survived by daughter Karen Dunn of Snyder, son Keith Johnson of Omaha, daughter-in-law Nancy Johnson of Omaha, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and sister Vivian Dale of North Bend.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband Walter and a son, Kevin.
The funeral was Nov. 16 at the North Bend United Presbyterian Church officiated by the Rev. Michael Hill. The committal was at Fremont’s Memorial Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family for distribution. See an online guestbook at www.ludvigsenmortuary.com.
Published Nov. 18, 2015

Lincoln resident Maynard Henry Heese, formerly of Schuyler passed away Nov. 9, at Independence house at Northview in Lincoln with his family and special friend Joan Stalder by his side.
Maynard H. Heese was born April 27, 1918, in rural Dodge County on his parents’ farm, the son of William H. and Elizabeth (Beaumont) Heese. He married Marjean Wallingford in Fremont.
Maynard and Marjean farmed south of Dodge for 46 years until they retired and moved to Schuyler. Maynard was advanced in his farming methods using terraces and crop rotation. He received an outstanding award for his farming practices from Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Services.
Maynard is survived by four children: Leslie (Irma) Heese of Michigan, Janet (Francis) Wilson of Kearney, Wesley (Terry) Heese of Florida and Candice Labenz and her friend Jim Mortensen of Schuyler, and many other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers Arthur Heese and Kenneth Heese and sisters Mabel Peterson and Ella Heese.
Memorial services for Maynard and Marjean will be held Saturday, November 14, at Kracl Funeral Chapel in Schuyler.
Memorials may be directed to Schuyler Presbyterian Church or donor’s choice.
Published Nov. 11, 2015

Mary Samuelson passed away Nov. 7 at her home in North Bend.
Mary was born Oct. 2, 1940, to Alvin and Bernice (Armell) Hassel in Winnebago. She grew up and graduated from Winnebago High School. On Oct. 29, 1966, she married John Samuelson in Walthill.
Mary worked as a school secretary and owned Dairy Dream and Sam’s Market in Winnebago, United Presbyterian Church secretary in North Bend, and as a paraprofessional at North Bend Central for 22 years.
Mary was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in North Bend.
Mary is survived by her son, Jeff (Jill) Samuelson of Liberty, Mo.; daughters Paula (Don) Stormberg of Omaha, Tammy (Craig) Wise of Harrisonville, Mo.; daughter-in-law, Kim Samuelson of Shawnee, Kan.; sister, Carol Nelson of North Bend; 16 grandchildren: Heather (Brett) Hanson, John (Nathaniel) Chvatal, Jerad (Kerri) Chvatal, Jake (Rachel) Chvatal, Joey (Mindy) Samuelson, Nick Samuelson, Krissa Samuelson, Amber (Brett) Temple, Colton Samuelson, Abbie Samuelson, Kylee Hines, Joel Hines, Jason (Rachelle) Hassel, Jamie Lambing, Stephanie (Chris) Jameson, Nichole (Chris) Fritz, and 18 great-grandchildren, niece Julie Ottis and nephew Darwin Snyder.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John; daughter Lori Samuelson; son Brad Samuelson; brothers Donald Hassel and Alvin Hassel, Jr.; and great-grandson Trey A. Taylor.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 12 at United Presbyterian Church in North Bend. The Rev. Michael Hill will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery, North Bend.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
paid obit published Nov. 11, 2015

Mark Kreikemeier of rural North Bend died Oct. 30 at his home.  A funeral Mass was Nov. 3 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in North Bend with the Rev. Keith Rezac as celebrant. Burial was at Woodland Cemetery with lunch following at the church fellowship hall. Visitation was Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 6 p.m., all at the church. A memorial has been established with later designation by the family.
Mark James Kreikemeier was born on Feb. 5, 1960, to Frank and Alvina (Knust) Kreikemeier in West Point. He attended school in Dodge.
On June 11, 1983, Mark married Tammy Birchem at St. Boniface Catholic Church at Monterey. The couple moved to their home in rural North Bend in 1989. Mark worked for Cargill and Broekemeier Construction until his health wouldn’t allow. He was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2010 and with mesothelioma in 2012.
Mark was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing and camping, and one of his favorite outdoor destinations was Oklahoma. Mark was an avid Husker fan and relished time with his family.
Survivors include his wife Tammy of North Bend; daughters Carla (Josh) Eberhardt of Fremont and Chelsea (Adam) Ortmeier of Lincoln; sons Cory (Tisa) of Bennington, Christopher (Alicia) of Neola, Iowa, Cody (Alysia) of West Point, Craig (fiancé Cassandra Koeppe) of North Bend, and Luis (Karley) Castro of Lincoln; grandchildren Brayden, McKenna, Cohen, Landyn, Grayson, Jazelle and Zayne; sisters Mary Lou (Steve) Nielsen of Snyder, Carol (Jim) Praest of Dodge, Dorothy (Bob) Whited of Gretna; brothers Ronald (Linda) of West Point, Norbert (Nancy) of Dodge, John (Mary Pat) of Scribner, Raymond (Rosie) of North Bend, and Kenneth of Rogers; and mother-in-law Joan Birchem of Columbus.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law Mary Jo Kreikemeier and father-in-law Leonard Birchem.
Stokely Funeral Home of West Point in charge of arrangements.
Paid obit published Nov. 4, 2015

David C. Watters of Denver, Colo., formerly of Ames and Fremont, died Oct. 16, at his home. David was born Jan. 18, 1965, in Fremont to John and Dorothy (Gorman) Watters. He grew up in Ames.
David attended Trinity Lutheran School in Fremont. He was a 1983 graduate of North Bend Central High School and a 1989 graduate of Midland Lutheran College. David also received an associate degree in culinary arts from Metropolitan Community College.
David was married to Connie Lynes from 1989 until 1996.
David was an elementary music teacher in the public schools and taught in Wallace for two years. He lived in Lincoln, North Platte and Fremont prior to moving to Denver in 1996. He taught drivers education in the Denver area for several years.
He was a former member of First Lutheran Church and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fremont. He sang with the former Die Meistersingers in Omaha, now known as the Master Singers. He was Santa Claus for many Fremont and North Bend area families. David also enjoyed restoring antique vacuum cleaners.
He is survived by sister Nancy Watters of Ames and many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents Farnham and Caroline Watters and Frank and Lena Gorman.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, at First Lutheran Church in Fremont. The Rev. Marty Tollefson will officiate. There is no visitation. Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.
Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association and First Lutheran Church.
Published Nov. 4, 2015

Sydney L. Regan of North Bend passed away Oct. 6 at Birchwood Manor. She was born Nov. 17, 1954, in Columbus to Clyde A. Sr. and Jackie (Siekert) Medlar. Syd grew up in Columbus and graduated in 1973 from Columbus High School then attended Platte Community College and received her nursing degree.
She moved to Fremont and married Kirk Snelson, with whom she had her son, Avery. She worked for Dr. Thomas Waring in Fremont for many years. Syd remarried on Oct. 20, 1990, to Paul Regan and they had a daughter Brynn. Syd and Paul settled in North Bend, where they lived for the last twenty years.
Syd was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, St. Anne’s Altar Society and the North Bend cancer support group.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Regan; son Avery (Amanda) Snelson, Culver City, Calif.; daughter Brynn Regan, Omaha; parents Clyde A. Sr. and Jackie Medlar, Columbus; brothers Mitchell (Roxanne) Medlar, Matt Medlar, all in Columbus; father-in-law Ken Regan, Norfolk; brothers-in-law Kevin (Kim) Regan, Omaha, and Vince (Lori) Regan, Duluth, Minn.; sisters-in-law Pat (Reg)Ayers, York, and Laura (John) Stafford, Mahtomedi, Minn.
Funeral Mass was Oct. 10 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Keith Rezac officiated. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery, North Bend, at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapel.com.
Published Oct. 14, 2015

Agnes M. Kavan of Fremont, formerly Colon, passed away Oct. 4 at Nye Legacy Health and Rehab. She was born May 5, 1925, in Weston to Rudolph and Agnes (Jakub) Ludvik. She grew up in the Weston and Wahoo area. After attending District 98 in Weston and graduating from St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, she stayed home to help her parents on the family farm south of Wahoo.
Agnes married Albert Kavan Jan. 2, 1947, in Wahoo. He died June 25, 2009. The couple moved to a farm northwest of Colon and lived there for over 65 years before moving to Fremont in 2012.
Agnes was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cedar Bluffs and the PCCW at church. She was a former 4-H leader, served on the election board, fair board and worked for Midwest Marketing. She was a full-time farm wife and mother.
Survivors include son Albert Lee (Barb) Kavan of Cedar Bluffs; daughters Algene (Dan) Mueller of Fremont, Kathleen Kavan of Bali, Indonesia; sister Dorothy Kavan of Lincoln; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass is at 10:30 a.m., Oct. 9 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Colon. The Rev. Leo Seiker will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday and a rosary at 7 p.m., all at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Colon. Burial will be 1 p.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in rural Colon.
Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cedar Bluffs or St. Joseph Catholic Church in Colon.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com.

Mass of Christian burial for Francis A. Ruskamp of rural Scribner will be held on Sept., 23, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Snyder. Interment will be in St. Leo’s Cemetery with Military Honors by Dodge American Legion Post 122 and VFW Post 8597. Visitation will be held on Tuesday with the family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the church. here will be a Vigil Service and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m. Minnick Funeral Chapel in Dodge is in charge of the arrangements.
Francis passed away on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 at Fremont Health Medical Center.
Francis Anton Ruskamp was born on Jan. 19, 1930, at rural Dodge in Colfax County to Joseph and Anna (Gross-Rhode) Ruskamp. He attended Sacred Heart School-Olean through the 8th grade. Francis worked with father on his farm prior to serving his country from 1951 to 1953 in the U.S. Marine Corps. Upon being honorably discharged he returned to Nebraska.
On Jan. 19, 1954, he was united in marriage to Bernardine Resnicek at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Snyder. The couple farmed 3.5 miles south of Snyder, where Francis was a seed corn salesman among other things.
Francis was a very active member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church, where he served as one of the first cantors. He was a 4th Degree member of Knights of Columbus Council 3736 North Bend, member of Dodge American Legion Post 122, Dodge VFW Post 8597 and the Catholic Order of Foresters. Francis was active in the National Farmers Organization and belonged to the Dodge Co. Cattlemen. He and Bernardine were Associates of the School Sisters of St. Francis and very involved in Cursillo.
Survivors include wife Bernardine of Scribner; children Barbara (Kent) Lethcoe of Sioux Falls, S.D., Stephen (Joan) Ruskamp of Dodge, Teri (Dennis) Baker of Rock Springs, Wyo., Louise (Don) White of Las Vegas, Nev., Gerald (Judy) Ruskamp of Auburn, Marguerite (George) Stark of Linden, Rosie (John) Kube of Greenfield, Ind.,
Joe (Tami) Ruskamp of North Bend, Julianne (Kelly) Heftie of Lincoln; 26 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother Ray (Margaret) Ruskamp of Lincoln.
Published Sept. 25, 2015

  Richard Lee Lechtenberger, 75, of Creston, Iowa, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston.  Celebration of Life memorials services were Sept. 5 at Crest Baptist Church in Creston, the Rev. Chuck Spindler officiated.  Memorials may be given to Crest Baptist Church or the American Parkinson Association. Online condolences may be given at www.powersfh.com.     
    Richard “Dick” Lechtenberger, son of Henry Frank Lechtenberger and Gertrude “Billie” (Johnson) Lechtenberger, was born Dec. 2, 1939 in Geneva. He was a 1957 graduate of North Bend High School. 
     He is survived by his wife Gay Lou of Creston; three sons Mike ( Diana) Lechtenberger of Omaha, Steve Lechtenberger of Creston, and Patrick (fiancé Carrie) Lechtenberger of Irvine, Calif.; six grandchildren; his mother Gertrude Lechtenberger of Fremont; brother Rodney (Mary) Lechtenberger of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; sister Charlene (Bob) Thome of Omaha; and brother-in-law Barry Masten of Lincoln. 
Published Sept. 16, 2015

Marvin J. Foy of North Bend passed away Sept. 2 at his home in North Bend. Marvin was born May 10, 1960, in West Point to Charles and Rita (Knobbe) Foy. He grew up in the Webster area and spent all but four years of his life on the Foy family farm.
Marvin attended kindergarten at the Webster School, District 27. He then attended 1st to 4th grades at St. Leo’s Catholic School in Snyder. He finished his grade school years at Webster. Marvin was a 1978 graduate from North Bend Central High School.
After graduation he began doing what he loved when he took over the family farm.
Marvin married Jean Marxsen on Oct. 4, 1980, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in North Bend.
He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 3736 and member of Webster Dist. 27 school board.
Marvin is survived by his wife Jean; daughters Pam (Ryan) Simanek, Jackie (Jake) Akerson, both of Lincoln, Sandra Foy, Allison Foy, both of Omaha; grandchildren Hayden, Addison and Mason Simanek, Jett and Joss Akerson; brother Larry (Carol) Foy of Waterloo; sisters Janet (Richard) Dunker and Marlene (Tom) Johnson of North Bend; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Rita, and brother Robert.
A funeral mass was held Sept. 5 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with the Rev. Keith Rezac officiating. Burial was at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in the Ridgeley Township.
Marvin was able to enjoy 20 more years of his life because of an organ donation. Please consider becoming an organ donor so that others may have the same chance.
Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Paid obituary published Sept. 19, 2015

Rita M. (Mlnarik) Dunker Corritore of Fremont died Sept. 2 peacefully at home in Fremont. Rita was born June 20, 1927, in rural Dodge to John T. and Agnes (Pospichal) Mlnarik.
She attended school in Dodge and was a 1944 graduate of Dodge High School. Rita married Kenneth Dunker on May 3, 1952, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Dodge. They moved to North Bend and then to Morse Bluff. To this union was born eight children. They later divorced.
Rita was a former member of St. George’s Catholic Church and Ladies Guild in Morse Bluff.
Rita attended Radio Electronic Television Institute of Omaha. She was a superb cook and baker, working at hospitals, schools and head chef in restaurants. Rita baked bread, kolaches and pies for many events. She had huge vegetable, herb and flower gardens. Rita was a Stanley Home Products dealer for more than 30 years. She had a large bean walking crew for many summers until she handed the torch to her daughter Tammy. Rita extracted honey for Billy Baxter’s Bees during the fall months. Rita was administrator at West Point Nursing Home and worked as a mobile home cabinetry installer. She was head cook at North Bend Elementary School until retiring in 1989. In retirement she volunteered in the kitchen at Bergan elementary and was known by many Bergan children and high schoolers as Grandma Rita.
Rita married Paul J. Corritore Sr. on Oct. 21, 1989, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fremont. They lived in Morse Bluff during the summer and wintered in Mesa, Ariz., for 20 years. He preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 2010.
Rita is survived by sons Quinn (fiancé Jeri Janecek) Dunker of Morse Bluff, Raymond Dunker of San Pedro, Calif., Bradley (Octavio Perez) Dunker of New York City, New York, Tim Dunker of Fremont; daughters Patricia Dunker of Erie, Colorado, Mary Ellen (Robert) Shanahan of North Bend, Terese (Barry Moore) Gulley of Niceville, Florida, Tammy (Brian) Doerr of Fremont; stepsons Paul Jr. (Cindy) Corritore of Omaha, Mark Corritore of Phoenix, Ariz.; stepdaughters Diane (Gary) Lloyd, Mary Beth (Hank) Vargas, all of Omaha; seven grandchildren; five-great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters Irene Nordhues of Omaha, Marilyn Pruss Julian of Fremont; and brother Leslie (Rose Marie) Mlnarik of Fremont.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister Luella Dvorak and brother Johnny Mlnarik.
Her funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fremont. Father David Belt will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Visitation will continue one hour prior to service at church. Burial will be 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11, at Cedar Hill Cemetery near Morse Bluff.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Archbishop Bergan High School Tuition Endowment Fund in Fremont.
Online condolences left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Paid obit published Sept. 9, 2015

Mary A. Kelberlau of Scribner died Sept. 1 at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point. Mary was born April 21, 1947, in Fremont to Roger and Alice ‘Weber’ Stibor. She was raised in Scribner and graduated from Scribner High School in 1965.
In 1966, Mary was married to Stanley Kelberlau. They lived on the same Kelberlau farm northwest of Scribner for 49 years. During this time Mary and Stan farmed and operated a saw mill. She also worked at Omaha Steaks in Snyder, Cattleman’s Steakhouse in Dodge, Scribner Good Samaritan Society and most recently at Mel’s Bar in Scribner.
She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Scribner.
Survivors include her husband Stan; daughters Linda (Steve Herbolsheimer) Kelberlau of Scribner, Sandy (David Baeumler) Kelberlau of Raleigh, N.C., Kathy (Andy) Ortmeier of Dodge; nine grandchildren; one great granddaughter; mother Alice Stibor of Scribner; sister Cindy (Jim) Shotkoski of Scribner; brothers John Stibor of Scribner, Pete (Georgia) Stibor of North Bend;
sister Sara (Tim) Nielsen of Fremont; brothers-in-law Wallace (Elaine) Kelberlau of Scribner, Charles (Beverly) Kelberlau of Fremont.
The funeral was Sept. 5 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Scribner with the Rev. Bruce Schut officiating. Burial was at Trinity Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Cemetery Association and Snyder Rescue Squad.
Ludvigsen’s Scribner Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com.
Published Sept. 9, 2015

Margaret M. Jensen of Fremont died Aug. 30 at Birchwood Manor in North Bend. Margaret was born June 27, 1928, in Nebraska City to Robert and Mary (Parmenter) McClain. She grew up in Nebraska City, Omaha and in the state of Washington. She was a 1945 graduate of Silver Dale High School in Silver Dale, Wash. She moved to North Bend in 1955 and then moved to Fremont in 1978. She was employed as a bookkeeper and office manager for Hansen Refrigerated Movements, a trucking company and for Associated Business Managements, parent company of Credit Bureau Services.
Margaret married Merle D. Jensen on October 10, 1987, in Fremont. Merle died May 16, 1999.
Margaret was a member of the Fremont Presbyterian Church and former member of the United Presbyterian Church at North Bend and was a church deacon for many years. She also belonged to the Stephens Ministry at church and taught Sunday school and bible school and was a youth group table parent. She was a member of the Fremont Community Players, volunteered at the Fremont Crisis Center and was active in a grief support group. She was a member of Ruth Chapter 119, Order of Eastern Star in North Bend and was a past Worthy Matron. Margaret was also a foster grandparent at Milliken Park School.
Margaret loved children. She was passionate about all the children she was involved with through church and school. She was an active supporter of the North Bend swim team and enjoyed attending her children and grandchildren’s events. She also had a passion for dolls, antiques and jewelry. Margaret never met a stranger, everyone was a friend.
She is survived by sons Cary (Kathy) Lodl of Scribner and Kevin (Marge) Lodl of Morse Bluff; daughters Robyn (Gary)Peterson of Hot Springs, S.D., Allison (Paul) Potadle of Tekamah, Shelley (Wayde) Bang of North Bend; step-sons Duane (Veronica) Jensen of Omaha and Dr. Daran (Lola) Jensen of Wichita, Kan.; step-daughter Denise (Dan) Skeels of Lawrenceville, Ga.; 25 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son-in-law Ron Greiser and great-granddaughter Taylor Smith.
Funeral services were Sept. 4 at the United Presbyterian Church in North Bend with the Rev. Michael Hill officiating. An Order of Eastern Star Service was held Sept. 6. Burial was at Wyuka Cemetery in Nebraska City, on Sept. 7.
Memorials may be given to the Fremont Crisis Center and to the Fremont Presbyterian Church Youth Group.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Paid obit published Sept. 9, 2015

Helen M. Brandt-Stuehmer, 93, of Fremont died August 29 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont.
Helen was born March 13, 1922, in Winnetoon to Julius and Jennie (Jacobson) Sorensen. She grew up in Winnetoon and attended Midland Lutheran College in Fremont. She taught school for 28 years. After retiring in 1995, she was a paraprofessional educator at Washington Elementary in Fremont and North Bend Elementary School.
Helen married Roy A. Brandt on July 30, 1940, in Papillion. Roy later died.
She then married Cliff Stuehmer on June 1, 1995, in North Bend. Cliff died January 28, 2003.
She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont and the Naomi Circle at church. She was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary in Fremont, the Eagles Camping Club, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Fremont Friendship Center where she was a board member. She also did volunteer work at the Fremont Health Medical Center.
Helen is survived by daughter Vicki (Lynn) Anson of Fremont and Joyce Brandt Sneed of Pensacola, Fla.; step-son Larry (Judy) Churchwell of Lincoln; step-daughters Marlene (Jim) Mullally of Fremont, Judy (Vernon) Schuler of Hooper and Doreen (Fred) Spath of Urbandale, Ia.; three grandchildren; 10 step grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, 15 step great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, five brothers and one sister.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 2, at Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont. The Rev. Del Hutton will officiate.
Visitation was on Tuesday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont.
Visitation on Wednesday will be at church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the Hooper Cemetery in Hooper following the funeral lunch.
Memorials may be given to Salem Lutheran Church or to the Fremont Friendship Center.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published Sept. 2, 2015

Marvin G. Schutt of Fremont died Aug. 15 at the Fremont Health Medical Center. Marvin was born Aug. 4, 1936, in Wolbach to Arnold and Vivian (Apts) Schutt. He was a 1954 graduate of North Bend High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Marvin lived in Wolbach, Schuyler, Ames and Wahoo prior to moving to Fremont. He was a self employed cabinet maker and owned Marv’s Cabinet Shop in Ames. He was a former member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in North Bend.
Marvin is survived by sister, Dorothy (Dale) Hosch of Fremont; brothers Larry Schutt of Fremont and Raymond (Jeanie) Schutt of Schuyler, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Evelyn Wesch and Bernice LaViolette;
brothers Lester, William “Bill” and Leonard Schutt; sisters-in-law Norma, Ruth, Trish and Nadine Schutt; and brothers-in-law Herbert Wesch and James LaViolette.
Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. Aug. 20 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in North Bend with the Rev. Jonathan Ripke officiating. There is no visitation. Burial will be 2 p.m. at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont. Memorials may be given to St. Peter Lutheran Church at North Bend.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published Aug. 19, 2015

Betty A. Glodowski of Hooper, formerly of Scribner, died July 31 at the Hooper Care Center.
Betty was born Feb. 14, 1933, to John and Julia (Neels) Popken.
She graduated from Hooper High School in 1950. She was employed at the Fremont National Bank as a bookkeeper for five years during which time she married Richard Glodowski of Scribner on April 28, 1953. In the fall of 1955, after Richard returned from active duty in Korea, they moved to a farm south of Scribner and started a dairy operation. She remained there until moving to Hooper in 2012 following Richard’s death in 2009. 
Betty and Richard have seven children. She was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Scribner and a member of the Ladies Guild. Betty was a 4-H leader for many years.
She is survived by her children Julie Todd, Mesa, Ariz.; David (Jeanne) Glodowski, Ames; Diane (Wendell) Ray, Greenfield, Iowa; Pat (Eddie) Garcia, Mesa, Ariz.; Terri (Doyle) Petersen, Firth; Lisa (Russ) Barnes, Minneapolis, Minn.; Susan (Ken) Goodall, Hardy; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, sister-in-laws Betty Elbracht, Howells and Elsie Popken, Fremont.
The funeral Mass will be Saturday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Scribner. Father Damien Wee will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Ridgeley Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to be made to the family to be determined at a later date. Visitation will be on Friday, Aug. 7 from 3 to 7 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m. A wake service will follow the visitation at 7 p.m. all at St. Lawrence.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com.
Published Aug. 5, 2015

Pearl P. Settles of North Bend died July 18 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont. Pearl was born July 23, 1924, in Plasi to Joseph and Lydia (Wesely) Kubr. She grew up in the Ceresco, Cedar Bluffs and Morse Bluff areas.
She married Dean T. Settles on Aug. 10, 1943, in Cedar Bluffs. The couple farmed near Cedar Bluffs and then in the Purple Cane area northwest of North Bend. They moved into North Bend in 1956. Dean died April 7, 1982.
Pearl was a member of the former First United Methodist Church in North Bend.
Pearl is survived by sons Gordon D. (Martha) Settles of North Bend, Keith F. (Ava) Settles of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., Steven J. (Amy) Settles of North Bend and Dallas J. (Beth) Settles of Omaha; daughter Denise J. (Darwin) Walla of Morse Bluff; son-in-law Kenneth Schoch of Bancroft; brothers Joe (Marge) Kubr, Donald (Jean) Kubr all of Fremont, and Anton (Ioma) Kubr of Cedar Bluffs; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dean, infant son Ross; daughter Carol Ann Schoch and great-granddaughter Keeley Settles.
Her funeral service will be 1 p.m. July 23, at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. The Rev. Greg Hall will officiate. Visitation with the family receiving friends on Wednesday will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fleming Cemetery near Cedar Bluffs.
Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or to the North Bend Senior Center.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published July 22, 2015

Russell J. Claussen, 85, of Fremont passed away July 18, at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont. Russell was born May 8, 1930, in Fremont to John and Frances (Lass) Claussen.
Russell was
a 1948 graduate of Fremont High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1949 and then was drafted and served from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean War.
Russell married Maxine Tomes June 22, 1951.
He worked at Hormel Foods for 43 years and also operated his own ice house and worked for Fremont Parks and Wal-Mart.
Russell was a member of American Legion Post 20 and he served on the Beebe School Board.
He is survived by wife Maxine of Fremont; daughters Linda (Mark) Schwarting of Lincoln, Debra Claussen of North Bend; sister Barbara Carlson of Lincoln; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m., July 23, at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. The Rev. Cody Gallatin of The Alive Bible Church will officiate. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., July 22, at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Burial will be at Ridge Cemetery in Fremont, with military honors conducted by Fremont Honor Guard of V.F.W. Post 854 and American Legion Post 20.
Memorials may be directed to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published July 22, 2015

David M. Musiel of Lincoln died suddenly on July 17 in Firth. He was born Jan. 13, 1946, to Edward and Della (Dawson) Musiel in North Bend.
After graduating from Prague High School, Dave served in the U.S. Army in 1965.
He owned an insurance business, making a career in the insurance industry.
He is survived by his wife Beverly, sons Jason and Adam Musiel, daughters Jennifer (Jason) Pieper and Samantha Musiel, step daughter Sarah (Jason) Chagnon, brother Bud (Carol) Musiel of Morse Bluff and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Phyllis (Robert) Hays and Joan Musiel.
A memorial service is at 11 a.m., July 23, at Wyuka Chapel, 3600 “O” St., Lincoln.
Memorials may be given to the family or Union Bank for a fund in Dave’s name. Burial will be at a later date in St. Joseph Cemetery, Paul, NE.
Condolences may be left at www.wyuka.com.
Published July 22, 2015

Robert F. “Bob” Mehaffey of North Bend died July 15 at the Fremont Health Medical Center. Bob was born Dec. 23, 1925, in North Bend to Fred and Carrie (Sorensen) Mehaffey. He was a 1943 graduate of North Bend High School and a lifetime resident of North Bend. Bob married Shirley Koehler on Sept. 23, 1949, at Elim Lutheran Church in Swaburg. She died March 8, 2007. Bob was a farmer and an expert metal worker and built some of his own farm machinery. He was a member of United Presbyterian Church in North Bend.
He is survived by son Bob Jr. (Sue) Mehaffey of Omaha; daughter Mary (John) Riha of Beatrice; grandchildren John (Gen) Riha, Carrie (Isaiah) Dell Sarah (Robert) Smith; great-grandchildren Reese and Maddox Dell.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother Ted Mehaffey.
The funeral service was July 21 at the United Presbyterian Church in North Bend. The Rev. Michael Hill of United Presbyterian Church in North Bend officiated. Burial was at Woodland Cemetery at North Bend.
Memorials may be directed to United Presbyterian Church in North Bend or to North Bend V.F.W. 8223.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published July 22, 2015

Kathleen Ann Glodowski of Madison died July 15 at Faith Regional Medical Center in Norfolk.
Kathy was born June 15, 1954 to Ralph and Marge (Elbracht) Glodowski. She grew up on the family farm north of North Bend and attended District 30 and District 93, Scribner High School and graduated from North Bend Central High School in 1972. She received her bachelor’s degree from Doane College and went on to specialize in counseling at Wayne State College. In 1976, she started her career as a teacher. She taught speech and English at Culbertson for 21 years, serving as the counselor for 17 years. In 1997, Kathy moved to Madison and taught at Madison High School for 14 years.
Kathy was a member of St. Leonard’s Catholic Church in Madison, St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Scribner and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook. She was a member of PEO. She belonged to many academic organizations including Delta Kappa Gamma.
In April 2000, Kate was diagnosed with lymphoma.
Survivors include her siblings Marian (Ed) Frisch of Madison, Joyce Glodowski of North Bend, Jim (Pam) Glodowski of Farnam, Jan (Carl) Aschoff of West Point and Jerry Glodowski of North Bend.
The funeral Mass was July 21 at St. Leonard’s Catholic Church in Madison.
An online guestbook is at www.hooper-scribner.com.
Published July 22, 2015

Bud I. Kudlacek, 88, of Grand Island died July 13 at the Grand Island Veterans Home. Bud was born Jan. 11, 1927, in Loma to Theodore and Christie (Ratkovec) Kudlacek. He grew up in the Loma and Brainard area.
Bud served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from Jan. 9, 1945, to July 15, 1946. He married Maxine F. Fujan on Sept. 22, 1949, in Prague. Maxine died Sept. 12, 1971. He farmed near Loma and later purchased a bar in Dwight.
Bud married Susie Minobe in December of 1979. The couple lived in Omaha and North Platte prior to moving to Grand Island in March of 2014. Susie died in June 2014.
Bud was a life member of the V.F.W. Post 1504 of North Platte and life member of the American Legion in Grand Island. He was a former member of V.F.W. Post 8223 of North Bend, American Legion Post 340 of Morse Bluff, Knights of Columbus at North Bend and former member of the North Bend Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by son Dwayne (Judy) Kudlacek of Holdrege; daughters Connie Moser of Sacramento, Calif., Caryn (Robert) Moser of North Bend; step-son Ron Minobe of North Platte; brother Albin (Irma) Kudlacek of Geneva; sisters Cris Fiedler of Ceresco, Gladys (Fred) Hladik of Columbus; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
His funeral Mass was July 17 at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. The Rev. Keith Rezac officiated. Burial was held at Woodland Cemetery with military honors conducted by members of V.F.W. Post 8332 and AmVets Post 20 of North Bend and American Legion Post 340 of Morse Bluff.
Memorials may be given to the Morse Bluff-North Bend Veterans Memorial Park or to St. Charles Catholic Church. Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published July 22, 2015

Steven M. Hamata of North Bend died July 2, 2015, at his home in North Bend. Steven was born July 21, 1961, in Sunland-Tujunga, Calif., to Leonard and Elaine (Bailey) Hamata.
He lived in Sunland-Tujunga until moving to Nebraska in 1970 where he graduated from North Bend Central High School in 1980. He was self-employed as a welder, painter and handy man.
Steven is survived by sons, Mathue (Amy) Hamata of Snyder, Dylan (Kalin) Hamata of Beemer, Zeffry Hamata of Snyder; daughter, Kara (Mike) Smith of Superior); brother, Peter (Betty) Hamata of North Bend; sisters Nancy (Richard) Key of Los Angeles, Calif., Kathy Van De Water of San Marino, Calif.; two grandchildren and one grandchild on the way.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. July 8 at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. The Rev. Scott Jensen will officiate. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in North Bend.
Memorials may be directed to the family for further designation. Online condolences may be left www.mosermemorialchapels.
Published July 8, 2015

Verda K. Mueller of Fremont, formerly of North Bend, died July 2 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont.
Verda was born Jan. 28, 1927, in Bremen, Kan., to Herman and Wilhelmina (Lohse) Niemeier. She was raised in Bremen and moved to Snyder at the age of 18 .
Verda married Willis H. Mueller April 13, 1952, at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Snyder. Willis died Sept. 26, 2012.
She worked for Dr. Stehl in Scribner before moving to Fremont and working at Pendleton Woolen Mills and Hormel Foods.
Verda and Willis lived on a farm by Ames for several years. They moved to North Bend in 1978 and she worked at Birchwood Manor. Verda was the first cook at the North Bend Senior Center.
She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in North Bend and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.
Verda is survived by sons, Kenneth (Denise) Mueller of Hooper, Ronald (Sharon) Mueller of Ames, Vernon (Cathy) Mueller of Warsaw, Mo., Daryl (Brenda) Mueller of Fremont; daughter Jodi (Scott) Zima of Junction City, Kan.; brother Edgar “Eddie” Niemeier of Marysville, Kan.; sister Delores Koch of Omaha; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were July 7 at St. Peter Lutheran Church with the Rev. Jonathan Ripke officiated. Burial was at Scribner Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to St. Peter Lutheran Church in North Bend or North Bend Senior Center.
Published July 2, 2015

Allen J. Henggeler of North Bend passed away June 27 at Birchwood Manor in North Bend.
Allen was born Dec. 7, 1927, in Columbus to Lawrence and Lillian (Cook) Henggeler. He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Scotus Central Catholic High School. After graduation, he went to college and worked as a contractor. He managed several rental properties and apartments in Schuyler. In the mid 1970s, he moved to Fremont and owned Lake Sunset Motel for 20 years until his retirement.
He is survived by his beloved Marilyn Pospishil; son Robert (fiancé Karen) Henggeler of Kansas City, Mo.; daughter, Susan (Daniel) Spieker of Lincoln; brother Marvin Henggeler of Indiana; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughters Terri and Betty.
There was no burial.
Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published July 8, 2015

Walter Nissen of North Bend died June 27 at the Parsons House in Omaha. He was born Nov. 20, 1929, in rural North Bend to Adolf and Annie (Schumacher) Nissen. Walter was a 1947 graduate of North Bend High School. He served in the U.S. Army 3rd Armored Division from July 12, 1955, until May 31, 1957, and was stationed in occupied Germany. Walter married Beverly Haun on July 6, 1968, in Fremont.
He was a life-time resident of the North Bend area, moving into North Bend in 1994.
He farmed east of North Bend until retiring in 1999. Walter also worked for Tom Ladehoff and Jim Gaughen. He enjoyed softball, golf, bowling and playing a lot of cards. He attended Husker football games for 40 years.
Walt was a charter member of St. Peter Lutheran Church at North Bend.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly; son Stephen (Lindsay) Nissen of Papillion; brothers Henry ( Carmen Bohlsen) Nissen of Missouri Valley, Iowa, Bernard (Millie) Nissen of Orange, Calif., Richard (Myrna) Nissen of Atlantic, Iowa; sister Joan (Dwane) Werblow of Omaha; sister-in-law Barbara Nissen of Glendale, Calif.; two grandchildren, Ethan and Blake, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Edward Nissen and niece Toni Nissen.
The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., July 2, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in North Bend. The Rev. Jonathan Ripke will officiate. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5 - 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Visitation will continue on Thursday 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial and flag presentation will be at Woodland Cemetery in North Bend by VFW Post 8223, AM Vets Post 20 of North Bend and Morse Bluff American Legion Post 340.
Memorials may be given to St. Peter Lutheran Church, North Bend. Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published July 1, 2015

William O.C. Taylor III of Ames died June 20 aged 61 years. Bill went to be with the Lord while sleeping peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and children.
He was born on March 20, 1954, in Fremont to Ralph and Maxine Taylor. The family lived in Ames and he graduated from North Bend Central in 1972. He became a fourth generation farmer in 1972 and farmed his entire life in the Ames area.
Bill married Patricia Dunker in 1973 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in North Bend.
Bill was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, North Bend Drainage and Ditching Board and the Fremont Rural Fire Department where he had served as president for the past 20 years. Bill also served on the Dodge County Zoning Board, Lower Platte North NRD Board, Platte Township Board, Ames District 91 School Board and on the Nebraska Corn Growers Board of Directors. Bill was also involved with numerous agricultural and local organizations.
Survivors include his wife Patricia; sons Chad of Cambridge, Justin (Amy) of Ames, Zachary (Beth) of Fremont, Adam (Emily) of Ames; daughters Tamara (Dusty) Wilcox of Fremont and Jessica (Josh) Faltys of Clarkson; 16 grandchildren and twins arriving soon; his mother Cherie (Willard) Schulz of Fremont; brother Danny Taylor of Fremont; sisters Judy Raymond of Arlington and Sarah Jane (Rick) Tucker of Nickerson, Alison Monson of Fremont, Denise (Dave) Patterson of Texas and Jennifer Monson of Fremont; brother John Monson of Fremont.
He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew Michael Taylor.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in North Bend. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m. A vigil and rosary was held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the church in North Bend. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont following the Mass. Memorials may be given in lieu of flowers to Angel Flights, Morse Bluff/North Bend Baseball Association, North Bend FFA and North Bend Mat Cats.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published June 24, 2015

Robert Marion Homer of Blountville, Tennessee, died on Saturday, June 20, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.
Bob was born to Marion and Albina Homer on August 19, 1942. He attended Morse Bluff grade school and graduated from North Bend High School.
He is survived by son Jason Homer of Denver, Colorado, daughter Jennifer (Bruce) Beaty and grandson Ian of Wilmington, North Carolina, brother Terry (Gaye) Homer of North Bend and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leah, his parents and stepfather Ted Mehaffey.
Funeral services will be held in Blountville on June 27.
Published June 24, 2015

Doris L. Ray of Lincoln and formerly of North Bend died June 19 at Lancaster Manor.
Doris Lucille Holmes was born to Jake and Gladys Holmes at the home of her aunt and uncle Austin Holmes near Burke, South Dakota, on Feb. 17, 1925. After a bad year of drought in 1926, Doris rode beside her mother following her father back to Manilla, Iowa. On Nov. 14, 1930, Doris’s only sister, LaJean Mae was born.
Doris attended Manilla High School and graduated at the age of 16 and went to Commercial Extension Business College in Omaha.
Doris did odd jobs during her college days like making hot tamales on the corner of 25th and Lake Streets. She was a typist at Boys Town. She was also a receptionist and bookkeeper for Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Doris wrote to servicemen during WWII. One was Noel Roy Ray who was in the Navy. They had never met until April of 1946. Noel came back to the states and planned to visit all the girls he had been writing. Doris’s name happened to be first, and he went no farther. Doris was engaged to Noel in May, and they were married June 9, 1946. Their honeymoon was spent traveling from Manilla, Iowa, to Elm Creek to live with her new in-laws.
They had two children, Judy Lorraine and Noel Jr. (Buddy).
There was a period of time in Fremont when Doris worked at Campbell’s Soup boning chicken.
In 1959, Noel, Doris and their family moved to North Bend.
Noel worked for Paden Construction and then Dodge County road crew for a number of years. Finally he went to work at the new Schuyler packing house in 1968, and he retired there in 1985. Noel died in 2009
Doris was a member of First United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women’s secretary for many years. In 1968 she joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8223 Auxiliary of North Bend where she was treasurer for 25 years. In the ‘60s she sewed doll clothes, did alterations, made cheerleader uniforms, prom waiter and waitress costumes, and worked at the Corner Cafe .
She was a cook at North Bend Central and later a custodian from 1973-1993. She had a master’s degree in custodial work. At 73 she worked part-time at Birchwood Manor.
In 2013 she moved to Lincoln to be closer to her children.
Doris is survived by her sister LaJean (Gale) in Harlan, Iowa; her daughter Judy Ray, and son Noel Ray Jr. “Buddy,” both of Lincoln; four granddaughters: Nikki (Brian) O’Connor, Jill (Dennis) Metz, Jennifer (Cody) Stracke, and Janelle (Tim) Boyd; eight great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Erma Ray in Idaho; nieces Connie (Darwin) Campbell and Donna (Allen) White-Baum; nephews Rick Steinhoff and Howard Ray.
There will be no visitation. A private interment will occur at a later date at Ft. McPherson near Maxwell.
Memorials may be made to the North Bend Veterans Memorial Park, or in lieu of memorials give someone a sincere hug.
Condolences may be sent online at www.aspenaftercare.com.
Paid obit published June 24, 2015

Monty D. Mylander of North Bend died Thursday, June 18, at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont at the age of 84.
Monty was born Jan. 24, 1931, in North Bend to Rupert and Mabel (Faist) Mylander. He spent his entire life in North Bend.
He was a paper carrier for the Omaha World-Herald for seven years. Monty was a 1948 graduate of North Bend High School.
He worked as a delivery man and stockman for the former Watt’s Store and worked for Cherny and Watson Trailer Factory, all in North Bend.
Monty attended Midland Lutheran College for one year and then was employed by George A. Hormel Company from 1949 until retiring in September of 1986. He briefly worked for L & L Lumber and was employed as circulation manager for the North Bend Eagle from December of 1987 until retiring in 2006.
Monty married Betty Grotelueschen on October 15, 1950, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in North Bend.
Monty was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and served as past treasurer for 15 years and was an usher. He was a charter member of the North Bend Bowling Association and was inducted into the Bowlers Hall of Fame in 2011. He enjoyed golfing and was a charter member of the North Bend Golf Association. He bowled a 300 game in 1981 and had a hole-in-one in golf in 1998.
He is survived by his wife Betty; daughter Sheryl Mylander of North Bend; sons Steven (Linda) Mylander of North Bend, Todd Mylander and Terry Mylander, both of Lincoln; three step-grandchildren, Jon and Bob Patak and Stacy Christmann; six step great-grandchildren and one step great-great-granddaughter; and special friend Carol Bergman of North Bend. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The memorial service was June 23 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in North Bend. The Rev. Jonathan Ripke and the Rev. Calvin L’Heureux officiated.
Burial was at Woodland Cemetery in North Bend. Memorials may be given to St. Peter Lutheran Church, North Bend Bowling Club or the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published June 24, 2015

Jay D. Goodwin of Fremont, passed from this life to eternal life in heaven on June 10 at Fremont Health.
Jay was born in Lamar, Colo., on Dec. 17, 1936, son of Franze Almon and Mable (Freed) Goodwin. He grew up in Colorado, working on the farm, at the family gas station and as a cook at a roadside diner. Jay served in the Army, stationed in Germany for two years and when he came home he married his sweetheart, Wanda Allen. Jay worked in the molybdenum mine in Climax, Colo., in the oil fields in eastern Colorado and western Nebraska and as a diesel mechanic. He was an over-the-road trucker for over 40 years and had his own business, Goodwin Trucking, for over 20 years.
Jay has joined his parents, two brothers and Wanda in heaven. He is survived by sons Tom (Bev) Goodwin of Fremont and Rick (Kelly) Goodwin of North Bend, daughter Becky Goodwin of Omaha, three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Memorials may be directed to the family or Calvary Baptist Church.
The funeral was June 15 at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Phillip Schmidt officiating. Burial was at Memorial Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.duganchapel.com.
Published June 17, 2015

Shirley K. (Overton) Creps of Fremont died May 9 at CHI Health in Schuyler. She was born July 15, 1958, in Carmel, Calif., to John and Ardella (Brown) Overton.
Shirley graduated from Fremont Senior High. She married Will Creps on Jan. 3, 1978, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Shirley worked as a CNA in Fremont, until she received her LPN from Kaplan University. She moved to North Bend in the late 1990s. She then lived in various places in Nebraska and recently had been a LPN at the Good Samaritan Center in Scribner.
She is survived by daughters Jamie Creps (Chad Smith) of Bruno, and Melissa (Joe) Lopez of San Jose, Calif.; mother Ardella Overton of Fremont; brothers Jay Overton of Ames and Jim Overton of Linwood; sister Kathy (Rick) Satorie of North Bend; and two grandchildren, Leticia and Nailah Lopez Creps.
She was preceded in death by her father and husband.
A memorial service was held May 15 with the Rev. Michael Thomas officiating. Memorials may be made to the Shirley Creps Memorial Donation Account with U.S. Bank.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published May 20, 2015

Leonard W. Dahlheim of Fremont, formerly of North Bend, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont.
Leonard was born August 3, 1920, in North Bend to William and Pearl (Howard) Dahlheim. He attended grade school and high school in North Bend, graduating in 1938. Leonard attended Midland College in Fremont where he played basketball.
He moved to Springfield, Ore., in 1941 and worked in a saw mill in Eugene. Leonard married Eileen Scheinost in Springfield, Ore., on June 6, 1941. They were happily married for 73 years.
In the fall of 1941 Leonard took a sheet metal class and in November moved to Pasadena, Calif., and worked for Lockheed Aircraft in Burbank. He was drafted into the U.S. Navy in 1944 and served in San Diego.
Following the war, Leonard and Eileen moved to North Bend in 1946, and worked for her father at the North Bend Locker Plant which Leonard later purchased and owned until he retired. He moved to Shalimar Gardens in 2010 and later to Merrick Manor/Dunklau Gardens in Fremont.
Leonard was a member of the United Methodist Church in North Bend, an Eagle Scout, scoutmaster and mentor, member of the North Bend Volunteer Fire Department, served on the North Bend School Board and the North Bend City Council, member and past Worshipful Master of Masonic Lodge 119 A.F. & A.M. of North Bend, member of Order of Eastern Star 119 of North Bend and member of American Legion Post 340 of Morse Bluff. He is currently a member of First United Methodist Church in Fremont.
Leonard is survived by his wife, Eileen of Fremont; sons Gary and wife Diane Dahlheim of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Robert (Bob) and wife, Jeanne Dahlheim of North Bend; grandchildren Suzanne (Joe) Johns, Wendy (Damon) Hart, Andria (Dan) Mann, Alex Dahlheim, Brett (Jamie) Dahlheim and Ashley Dahlheim; 13 great-grandchildren; brother William (Bill) Dahlheim of Gretna; many nieces and nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Carolyn Nemetz and Helen Ledger; brothers Earl Dahlheim and Dr. Harold Dahlheim.
Funeral service was April 13 at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend with the Rev. Gregg Hall officiating. Burial with military honors conducted by V.F.W. Post 8223 and AmVets Post 20 of North Bend and American Legion Post 340 of Morse Bluff was at Woodland Cemetery in North Bend.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to the North Bend Library or the North Bend Volunteer Fire Department.
Online condolences left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published April 15, 2015

Waldo F. Janssen of Fremont, formerly of North Bend, died May 1, 2015, at The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens in Fremont. Waldo was born August 18, 1918, in rural Hooper to Herman and Emma (Wagner) Janssen.
He attended grade school at District 64 and 75 in rural Hooper. After graduating he helped his parents with the farming until they moved to Hooper in 1934. Waldo worked as a farm hand for some time, then as a service station attendant until 1939. At that time he was hired by H.H. Pfeiffer Dodge and Plymouth Garage as an apprentice mechanic. Waldo was drafted into the U.S. Army on June 27, 1941, and served until Oct. 18, 1945. He worked in a mechanized unit while being stationed in the Aleutian Islands. Waldo was awarded with several medals during his service time.
Waldo married Delma Hull on June 11, 1943, in Monterey, Calif. After the military he returned to be being a mechanic and then started farming northwest of Hooper. Waldo became a substitute mail carrier in 1958. He moved to a farm near North Bend in 1969. In 1980 he was appointed as a full time mail carrier for Route 2, Hooper. Waldo retired from the postal service on Dec. 31, 1983 and continued to farm the family farm.
He was a volunteer fireman in Hooper, president of School District 16, president of the township board, ASCS committee person, councilman for both Grace Lutheran and Redeemer Lutheran Church, member of the board of directors for Hooper Farmers Coop, charter member of the V.F.W. Post 10535 of Hooper and Hooper American Legion Post 18. Waldo was a life member of V.F.W. Post 8223 and Morse Bluff American Post 340. He was chaplain of the V.F.W. He was a member of United Presbyterian Church of North Bend, where he served as an Elder for several terms, a member of the Mariners Club and several other committees. In 1983 he received a service reward from the regional Post Master General for 29 years of government service. Waldo went on one of the Honor Flights to Washington, D.C. He loved flowers, gardening and playing cards.
Waldo is survived by his children Don (Jerrie) Janssen of Parker, Colo., Dr. Joel (Lynette) Janssen of Papillion, daughter Renee (Douglas) Rasmussen of North Bend; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Delma, brothers Earl and Alfred; sisters Adelia and Geneva; and infant granddaughter Scooter Rasmussen.
The celebration of life service will be held 11 a.m. June 20 at United Presbyterian Church in North Bend. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Military honors will be conduced by members of V.F.W. Post 8223 and AmVets Post 20 of North Bend and American Legion Post 340 of Morse Bluff at the church, following services. Waldo requested his body be donated to medical research with burial at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Morse Bluff/North Bend Area Veterans Park and the United Presbyterian Church of North Bend.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published June 17, 2015

Brad Lee Samuelson of Shawnee, Kansas, died April 4.
Brad was a sales rep for Tire Center Inc.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kim; children Joe (Mindy) Samuelson, Nick Samuelson and Krissa Samuelson; three grandchildren; mother Mary Ring of North Bend, sisters Paula Stromberg of Omaha and Tammy Wise of Kansas City and brother Jeff of Liberty, Mo.
Funeral services are April 9 at Westside Family Church, 8500 Woodsonia Drive, Lenexa, Kan. There will be visitation at 10 a.m. prior to the service at 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.
On April 10 a ceremonial service will take place on the Winnebago Reservation at the Hochunk Center starting at 11 am. Burial will follow in North Bend at 4 p.m. with a memorial service following at the United Presbyterian Church at 5 p.m.
Published April 8, 2015

Hedvika T. “Hattie” Claussen died April 3 at her home in North Bend. Hattie was born Oct. 2, 1926, in Prague to Andrew and Mary (Vyhlidal) Havlovec.
She lived in Prague until the age of 13 when her family moved to a farm near North Bend. She was a 1944 graduate of North Bend High School. After graduation she moved to Fremont and worked at Rogers Tent and Awning for two years.
Hattie married Vern H. Claussen on Nov. 29, 1945, in North Bend. They farmed south of Morse Bluff for several years and moved into North Bend in 1954. He died Jan. 12, 1995.
Hattie worked at the former Blevins Popcorn Plant in North Bend for several years and at Birchwood Manor from 1979 until 2006. She also cleaned part-time at North Bend Central High School. She enjoyed following her grandchildren’s sports events, baking cookies for the grandchildren, working Wonderword puzzles, playing cards, telling stories of the past, sharing life experiences with the young, and baking kolaches and horn rolls to everyone’s delight.
Hattie was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church and St. Anne’s Altar Society.
She is survived by son James (Denise) Claussen, daughter Judy (Miles) Kleopfer, both of North Bend; five grandchildren: Jennifer Claussen of Snyder, Charles (Lyssa) Claussen of Arlington, Texas, Jessica Claussen of Omaha, Jody (Tom) Mullally of North Bend, Matt (Julie)Wesch of Colon; 20 great-grandchildren: Christian, Zack, Zac, Alex, Bryson, Brittany, Sean, Tyler, Tristan, Hannah, Kole, Ethan, Chelsey, Joseph, Eran, Nicholas, Danial, Kalab, Gemma and Elaina; friends Mary Anne Emanuel and Betty and Eddie Watt of North Bend; and pets Alfie and Buster.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Victor, Adolph, Andrew and George Havolvec; and sister Mary Marusak of Abie.
Funeral Mass was April 6 at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. The Rev. Father Donald Cleary officiated. Burial was at Woodland Cemetery in North Bend. Memorials to the North Bend Area Community Foundation.
Online condolences at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Paid obit published April 8, 2015

Betty June Snover was born September 26, 1923 to Lawson and Bessie (Gardner) Monk in Percival, Iowa. She grew up along the Missouri River. Her father was a farmer and fisherman on the Missouri River. They dressed lots of fish for delivery to markets. When the floods came in the spring, her father took the kids to school in his boat. She played basketball and baseball and had a three mile walk home after practice. She was an avid baseball and football fan, her whole life. She graduated from Percival High School in 1941 and teachers college in Tarkio, Missouri in 1943. While attending college in Tarkio, she met the love of her life and future husband, Reid Snover. After graduation, while Reid was in the US Navy, she moved to Omaha and worked for Union Pacific Railroad until she and Reid were married on May 3, 1944. They made their home in North Bend, Nebraska, farming with Reid’s father. To this union two daughters were born, Sheryl in 1945 and Paige in 1946. In the fall of 1947 they purchased a ranch southeast of Ainsworth, and loaded up their two baby daughters and moved to the ranch. She, like many other strong women of this era, survived the blizzards of winter, (the blizzard of 1949 in particular) the heat, wind, bad roads, floods of the early 50’s, calving, haying, and cooking for lots of hay help, with few modern conveniences. They remained on the ranch until both daughters were in school and then, like many other families, bought a house in town to make it easier for the girls to attend school.
Betty was very active in community, school and church activities. There were always lots of Sheryl and Paige’s friends welcome in their home. She made the very best homemade pizza and she never knew how many additional kids would be there for meals. She was active in PTA, a 4-H leader for years and taught many girls how to sew and cook. She was a charter member of the Brown County Hospital Auxiliary, a charter member of the JR. Women’s Club, which started the Christmas Lighting Project and the Annual Christmas Pageant in the city park. (At that time the pageant was outside, and featured live animals, and was very cold some years.) She worked on the committee to organize the funding and building of the Ainsworth Swimming Pool. She was on the election board for many years. She was a past Deacon and a Trustee of the Congregational United Church of Christ, and past president and long time member of the Congregational Woman’s Fellowship. She and Reid played golf and lots of cards, especially Bridge. (Betty was a very serious Bridge player.) She and Reid took a trip to England to visit Reid’s cousin, Ellen, and her family in 1970. Reid passed away suddenly in 1978, and Betty needed “more to do.” She went to work for Dr. Floyd Shiffermiller and then Dr. Melvin Campbell in the Ainsworth Family Clinic submitting insurance claims for patients. Even though she was employed full time, she still had time to make pies and the best chocolate cake ever for brandings, birthdays, and family gatherings. She made at least 40 pies each fall to eat and to put in the freezer. (Apple and peach were her specialties.)
She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and attending their school and sports activities. Betty looked forward to the annual trip to visit Paige in Minnesota each fall. She enjoyed a special cruise trip to Alaska in 2000 with Paige, her sister Letha, and Sheryl, to celebrate Betty and Letha’s birthdays.
Betty’s life changed in 2011 when she suffered a major stroke. She then made her home at the Ainsworth Care Center where she made many friends with the staff, residents, and renewed old friendships. Betty went to the Lord peacefully on April 1, 2015 at the Ainsworth Care Center.
She is survived by daughters, Sheryl Graff of Ainsworth, and Paige Snover of Mankato Minnesota; two grandsons, Todd (Bobbie) Graff of Ainsworth, and Terry Graff and special friend Jill Hudson of Long Pine Nebraska; five great grandchildren, Joshua (Krista) Graff of Olive, Montana, Brady Graff of Ainsworth, Morgan (Rob) Heiman of Gillette, Wyoming, Sydney Graff and Dylan Graff of Long Pine; two great-great-granddaughters, Adalyn Heiman and Mesa Graff; sisters, Letha Bayes of Spokane, Washington, Chlorina (Bill) Fitzwater of Villisca, Iowa, Carol Collins of Nash, Texas; brother, Frank Monk of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 6, 2015 at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Ainsworth, Nebraska with Pastor Neva Murphy officiating the service. Music was provided by Sherry Campbell and Lisa Wiebesiek. Vocal selections were, “In The Garden” and “How Great Thou Art,” with the congregational selection being “Amazing Grace.” Pallbearers were, Todd Graff, Terry Graff, Brady Graff, Josh Graff, Mark Snover, Rob Heiman and Clayton Snover. A graveside service was held on April 7, 2015, at the Woodlawn Cemetery near North Bend, Nebraska. Rev. James G. Goble officiated the service. Pallbearers in North Bend were, Terry Snover, Gary Mitties, Mark Snover, Clayton Snover and Josh Graff. Memorials were directed to the Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship, the Brown County Hospital or to the Donor’s Choice in Betty’s name.
Arrangements were handled through Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth, with the assistance of Moser Funeral Home of North Bend, Nebraska. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hochfuneral.com.
Published April 8, 2015

Joan Jones Sainten died from natural causes March 29 in Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley, Calif.
Joan June Jones, who was the daughter of Arthur O. Jones and Mattie Belle Kern Jones, was born June 9, 1930, in Omaha. Joan entered school at North Bend, graduating from North Bend High School in 1948. She was employed as a typesetter and printer at the North Bend Eagle through her high school years and continued to work at the Eagle for an additional year and then at a small town printing shop in southeast Nebraska until she entered the University of Nebraska.
At the university Joan met her husband Andrew (Andre) Sainten, who had come to this country as a scholarship student from Panama and had enrolled as a pre-med major at NU. After Joan received a B.A. degree, Joan and Andrew moved to Los Angeles with their three children. There a fourth child was born and Joan continued to work part-time as a printer.
After a separation, Joan moved east and earned a master’s degree and teacher certification in secondary social studies from Bloomfield College in New Jersey. During her studies at Bloomfield she worked at the Newark News. After completing her program in Bloomfield, she enrolled in the training program in new printing processes at the International Typographical Union headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo. Subsequently she was hired as an installer of their system by the manufacturers of Photon, one of the new printing technology systems. She later moved to the San Francisco where she worked in various printing shops in San Francisco and the Bay Area until her retirement.
Printing was Joan’s life-long trade, but education and enlightenment were always the goal. Joan’s interest in newer technologies in printing was also reflected in her interest in other communication technologies. She joined the Berkeley Mac Users Group and volunteered her printing skills to assist non-profit groups.
During the latter part of her life Joan became a student and proponent of Buddhism.
She is survived by her children Adrienne Charlene Sainten of Belmont, Calif., Michael Lewis (Althena) Sainten, Kim Veronica Sainten, of Pasadena, Calif., and Jeanette Cecile Sainten of Orlando, Florida; and one granddaughter; siblings Donna R. Jones of Cupertino, Calif., and Noel Kern Jones of Wilmington, N.C.
A memorial service was held May 9 at Emeryvale Marina in California.
Published July 8, 2015

Julana P. Knoell of Fremont, died March 28 at Valhaven Golden Living Center in Valley. Julana was born June 9, 1920, in Lincoln to Charles and Nellie (Cain) Phillips.
She lived on a farm near North Bend from age 1 till the age of 5, the family then moved into North Bend. She graduated from North Bend High School in 1937.
Julana married Dale Knoell Dec. 16, 1938, in Omaha. Julana and Dale lived on a farm near Ames until his death on April 24, 1970. She was a homemaker and worked at the Nebraska Ordinance Plant in Mead for one year. After 1975 Julana moved to Huxley, Iowa, where she managed a Casey's store for 10 years. She then moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, and then Texas. Julana returned to Fremont in 2008.
She is survived by sons Donald (Carol) Knoell and David Knoell of Fremont; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death brothers Clinton and Everett Phillips; daughter Janalee Hubbard; one granddaughter and one great granddaughter.
A celebration of life service will be held 10:30 a.m. April 2, 2015 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Pastor Jim Moore will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A private family burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.
Memorials may be directed to the family for a fund yet to be established.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published April 1, 2015

Constance "Connie" K. Satorie, 72 years, of Morse Bluff passed away Friday, March 20, at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont.
Connie was born Nov. 12, 1942, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Eugene and Marian (Barnes) Bier.
She is survived by daughter Pam (Matt) Shaw of Morse Bluff; son Scott Johnson; step-daughter Lisa (Michael) Prohaska of Prague; brother Gene (Chelmey) Bier of Minnesota; five grandchildren, Dillon and Brooklyn Shaw, Samantha, Sarah and Cody Prohaska.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents and husband Jim.
A memorial service was held March 24 at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Chaplain Scott Jensen officiated.
There was no burial.
Memorials may be given to Morse Bluff Fire Department and North Bend Rescue Squad.
Online condolences may left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published March 25, 2015

Nicholas William Wackel of Lincoln passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.
He was born to the late Fred and Erma Wackel, March 29, 1922, in West Point. Nick graduated from Guardian Angel High School in West Point and graduated from Kemper Military Junior College in 1942. He attended Creighton University until May 1943, at which time he entered the US Army. Nick served in the continental US and overseas in the Southwest Pacific, being discharged in February of 1946.
In March 1946 Nick became an employee of the Livestock National Bank in South Omaha, leaving in 1948 to accept the position of assistant cashier of the First National Bank in West Point. In 1954, Nick accepted the cashiership of the Platte Valley Bank in North Bend until February, 1964, when he became Executive Vice President of the First State Bank in Kimball. In June of 1973, Nick was elected president of the Kimball County Bank and eventually purchased the bank and insurance agency in July of 1982. The Bushnell Bancorp was formed at this point in time and was controlled by the Nick Wackel family. In March of 1996, he successfully celebrated 50 years of banking in the state of Nebraska.
Nick was united in marriage to Frances (Hanzel) in September of 1947 in David City.
He is survived by daughters Sandy (Lou) Mataya of Carmel, Ind., Connie (Jim) Volkmer of Leesburg, Va., Patti (Byron) Wheeler of Grand Island; sons Tim (Debbie) Wackel of Dallas, Texas, Tom (Ann) Wackel of Lincoln; nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two sisters-in-law Margaret Janecek and Audrey Schulze both of Dodge, and brother-in-law Dick (Judy) Hanzel of Indianapolis, Ind.
Nick served on various and numerous committees: Nebraska Independent Bankers board of directors, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled Veterans and American Legion, officer and director of the Western Nebraska Chapter of the Bank Administration Institute, officer and director of the chambers of commerce in North Bend and Kimball, plus active involvement with the Salvation Army and Red Cross. Nick was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 50 years in the 3rd degree and 20-plus years in the 4th degree.
Since his retirement to the Grand Lodge in 2007, Nick was an active wood worker, pool player and loyal supporter of his alma maters, Creighton and West Point Guardian Angels.
Mass of Christian Burial was held March 23 at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lincoln with the Rev. Frank Curran officiating. Graveside services were at Mount Hope Cemetery in West Point.
Visitation with the family was on March 22 from at Butherus Maser and Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St, Lincoln, with a Rosary on Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Nick’s favorite charities in care of the family.
Condolences may be left at www.bmlfh.com.
paid obit published March 25, 2015

Shirley Mines Brabec died at her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on March 11. Friends and relatives gathered at the Cutter-O’Neill Funeral home on March 15 to honor her life.
Shirley was born in North Bend to J.C. (Pete) and Hazel Mines on April 1, 1925. She was a 1943 graduate of North Bend High School. Shirley moved to Omaha where she was an office employee at Union Pacific.
On June 1, 1946, Shirley and Frank Brabec of Morse Bluff were married. They lived in Omaha before moving to Council Bluffs in 1957.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Frank; children Carol Cross, Frank, Bruce, Marta and Jerry; grandchildren and many friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by grandson Frankie Brabec, sister Charlotte Ramsey and brother Bill Mines.
Published March 25, 2015

Elizabeth "Betty" DeBower, of Schuyler, died March 4 at the Golden Living Center in Schuyler.
Betty was born August 7, 1933, in North Bend to Emil and Adella (Beckwith) Bloch. She attended school in North Bend and graduated from North Bend High School in 1951.
She married Glen Debower on Feb. 20, 1954, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in North Bend. They farmed northwest of Schuyler.  Betty worked for the North Bend Well Company prior to their marriage and later for AAL and Farm Bureau Insurance.
She was very active in her church, Ladies Aid and the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary in Schuyler, having served in every office. Betty was co-treasurer at the time of her passing.
She is survived by her two sons Russell and John DeBower, both of Schuyler, sister Marilyn (Bob) Shanahan of North Bend, sister-in-law Donna Behmer, Lincoln, brother-in-law Dean (Bobbie) DeBower of Oregon and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Glen, an infant daughter, Leah Marie, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Don (Jane) Bloch and Richard "Dick"(Norma) Bloch.
A memorial service will be held April 8 at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Schuyler. Visitation will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the church. The committal will follow the service at the Schuyler Cemetary. Coffee and dessert will be served at the Church Fellowship Hall.
Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Schuyler Hospital Auxiliary.
Published April 1, 2015

Connie Lou (Lechtenberger) Masten, 63, Lincoln, Nebraska passed away March 7.
Connie was the daughter of Henry and Gertrude (Johnson) Lechtenberger. She was a 1969 graduate of North Bend High School. She was married to Barry Masten with whom she had five children. The family lived in Lincoln.
The service was on March 13 at Lincoln Berean Church in Lincoln.
Condolences can be left at www.aspenaftercare.com.
Published March 18, 2015

Jerome S. Main of Fremont passed away Feb. 27 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont.
Jerry was born Oct. 30, 1932, to Ozie and Vida (Rowe) Main in Central City. He grew up in North Bend an d graduated from North Bend High School in 1950. He served in the United States Army from March 2, 1953, to Dec. 15, 1954, during the Korean War.
He married Patricia A. Moody on June 17, 1953, in Fort Smith, Ark. In 1961, Jerry and Pat moved to Fremont where he farmed and worked at Hormel, until his retirement in 1997.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Cedar Bluffs, life member of the VFW Post 854 and a member of F.O.E.
He is survived by wife, Pat; sons Jay (Rita) Main, Kevin (Leslie) Main; daughters Cheryl (Richard) Paden, all of Fremont, and Rita (Michael) Dowd of Lincoln; sister Joy Etta Main Jones of Loveland, Colo.; mother-in-law Victoria Moody of Fremont, 12 grandchildren, one step-grandchild, nine great-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 4, with family receiving friends from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m., March 5, at First Presbyterian Church in Cedar Bluffs. The Rev. Greg Hall will officiate. There will be no burial.
Memorials may be directed to First Presbyterian Church of Cedar Bluffs.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published March 4, 2015

Verne E. Thomsen of Ames passed away Feb. 18 at Bryan LGH East in Lincoln. Verne was born Feb. 27, 1942, in Fremont to J. Edwin and Josephine (Nelson) Thomsen. He grew up with his parents on a farm north of Ames and graduated from North Bend High School in 1959. He attended Midland Lutheran College and graduated with an accounting degree in 1964 and was employed as an accountant at Feltex in Fremont for several years. During the same period of time, he also served with the Army Reserves and was discharged in 1966.
Verne married Sandra J. Ladehoff on June 18, 1966, in Hooper. They resided in Fremont and Guymon, Okla. before moving to his maternal grandparents’ farm north and east of Ames. He continued to reside there and farmed for the remainder of his life.
He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper, was treasurer of the Maple Township Board in Dodge County and was active in Lower Platte Natural Resources District. He was their volunteer of the year in 2002.
He was preceded in death by his wife. He is survived by daughters Karen (Rob) LaCroix of Mead, Amy (Tom) Goeschel, Jr. of Lincoln, and Kristie Ondracek, of Houston, TX; sister LuAnn Thomsen of Lincoln, and five grandchildren; Chelsea (Luke) Kardell of Ames; Cassidy, Bayley, and Beau LaCroix of Mead; and Jordan Goeschel of Lincoln.
Funeral services were held Feb. 23 at Redeemer Lutheran Church. The Rev. Joel Schroeder officiated. Burial was held at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to Redeemer Lutheran Church and Children’s Hospital in Omaha.
Online condolences may
be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published Feb. 25, 2015

Rita (Emanuel) Woita, age 85, of North Bend, passed away Jan. 28 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln. Rita was born April 28, 1929, in the Webster community to Anna Mary (Platenberg) and Bernard Emanuel. Her family moved to the North Bend area when Rita was eight years old. Rita’s mother died when she was nine leaving her father to raise five children (Bernie, Pat, Ken and Celine). She attended North Bend Elementary and graduated from North Bend High School in 1946. After graduation Rita taught school for two years and then worked as a telephone operator until her marriage to Joe Woita in April 1951.
Rita and Joe made their home in the North Bend community and raised six children there: Ron (Meg) Woita of Hastings, Steve (Anne) Woita of Lincoln, Lea (Wayne) Sissel of Broomfield, Colo., Marge (Scott) Dirkschneider of Charlotte, N. C., Sherry (Ryan) Reynolds of Lincoln and Jeff (Marcy) Woita of Lincoln. Rita welcomed 16 grandchildren into the world. At the time of her death she was also blessed with five great-grandchildren. She is survived by brother Ken (Barbara) Emanuel of Carson City, Nev.; sisters Celine (Richard) Papa of Fremont and Patricia (Leonard) Kavan of Morse Bluff.
Rita was a faithful member of St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend, including membership in the Altar Society, Circle 6 and Christian Mothers’ Organization. During and after raising her children, Rita ran an in-home day care, worked 15 years as a resource aid for the North Bend Elementary School and a supper cook for Birchwood Manor Retirement Home. Rita loved to bake and was always quick to share the delicious “goodies” that came from her oven with her neighbors, friends and family. On sunny days you would find Rita enjoying a round of golf with her friends or family or catching a baseball game in person or on TV. She was an excellent seamstress who also enjoyed reading and bridge.
Rita was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe, sister Bernie Devore and granddaughter Lauren Cash. Rita lived her life to the fullest with great grace and optimism and never missed an opportunity to show her love and support to her family and friends.
Funeral Mass was Monday, Feb. 2, at St. Charles Catholic Church, North Bend. The Rev. Father Steven Emanuel officiated. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery, North Bend at a later date. Memorials are suggested to St. Charles Catholic Church, North Bend Elementary School or the North Bend-Morse Bluff Veterans Memorial Park. Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend, was in charge of the arrangements.
paid obit published Feb. 4, 2015

Mary Lou Johnson of Fremont died Jan. 20 at Homestead Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln. Mary Lou was born Feb. 7, 1927, in North Bend to Herman and Ann (Bintz) Stott. She grew up in North Bend and was a 1945 graduate of North Bend High School.
Mary Lou married Howard G. Johnson on June 2, 1946, in North Bend. The couple farmed near Webster until they moved to San Diego, Calif., in 1957. They later moved to Nickerson where they farmed for 15 years. They moved to Fremont in 1973. Howard died Jan. 20, 2000. Mary Lou moved to Shalimar Gardens in 2004.
Mary Lou was a former member of First United Methodist Church in Fremont. She decorated cakes out of her home for many years.
She is survived by her son, Greg (Cheryl) Johnson of Lincoln; daughter Genelle Hargens of Morse Bluff; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Jan. 23 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont with the Rev. Michael McGregor of First United Methodist Church in Fremont officiating. Burial was at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.
Memorials may be given to First United Methodist Church in Fremont.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.

Eileen K. Widhelm Soll of Fremont, formerly of North Bend, died Jan. 14 at Nye Legacy. Eileen was born Oct. 19, 1927, in Omaha to Thomas and Agnes (Burns) Wagner. She grew up in Gretna and was a 1945 graduate of Gretna High School. Eileen attended Midland Lutheran College in Fremont.
Eileen was married to Ted Widhelm July 8, 1947, in Gretna. He passed away Jan. 1, 1973. She married Ed Soll Sept. 4, 1976. He died Oct. 16, 1998.
Eileen taught school for several years and worked in food service at various places. She worked at the Fremont Middle School for 25 years as a cook and retired in 2002. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church and St. Anne’s Altar Society in North Bend. She was a member of the District 57 School Board.
Eileen is survived by daughters Julie (Ken) Kelberlau of North Bend, Sue Waters (Larry) Urwin, Marge (Kevin) Lodl of Morse Bluff; eight grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers Bob Wagner and Charlie Burns and special friend Henry Nelson.
Funeral Mass was Jan. 17, at St. Charles Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Cleary officiated. Burial took place at Woodland Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family for a charity yet to be determined. Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Published Jan. 21, 2015

Janet Keller died at Hospice House in Omaha due to complications following pancreatic cancer. Janet was born on Feb. 15, 1932, on the family farm in North Bend to Ellwood Charles Haun and Myrtle Alice (Catherwood) Haun. She attended Wayne State College to get her teaching certificate, and she taught school (K-12) in Districts 12 and 47 in Scribner for four years. Janet was married on June 6, 1953, to Lloyd Edgar Keller of Morse Bluff. She worked as a secretary in Lincoln until her first child, Nancy, was born in 1954. She worked in the library and as a media specialist for Westside Community Schools for 27 years. She was a homemaker, devoted mother and wife for all of that time. Janet was a devout Catholic. She performed adoration at Mary Our Queen for many years, and was a parishioner at St. Vincent De Paul for the past ten years.
Janet is survived by her husband Lloyd; daughter Nancy Marie (Keller) Lee and Richard Dean Lee of Elkhorn; son and daughter-in-law Gregory Lloyd Keller and Lorena Pulgarin-Keller; four grandchildren: Joshua Daniel Lee, Jacob Richard Lee, Johan Alejandro Keller, and Elise Nicole Keller; sisters Jeannine Ries, Beverly Nissen (and Walt), and Barbara Broderick (and Greg); and her sister-in-law Irene Keller. She was preceded in death by her son, Rev. Daniel Ellwood Keller, and her parents, Ellwood C. Haun and Myrtle Alice (Catherwood) Haun.
Mass of Christian burial was Tuesday, Jan. 13, at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. Interment was at Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice House, St. Vincent De Paul Church or Mary Our Queen Church, all in Omaha.
Arrangements were by Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler.
Published Jan. 14, 2015