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WES FOX, 88, JOHNSON LAKE - WADE ADDN & ELWOOD

ELWOOD - Wesley Fox, 88, of Elwood died Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, at Elwood Care Center.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with the Rev. Caroline Vickery officiating. Burial will be later at Elwood Cemetery.

There will be no visitation. Elwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

He was born April 30, 1922, on the family farm near Alta, Ill., to Norvin and Maymee (Case) Fox.

On Dec. 21, 1947, he married Evelyn Taylor in Clarence, Iowa.

Survivors include his wife; sons, Ryan Fox and his wife, Sally, of Montrose, Colo., Kenneth Fox and Wallace Fox, both of Elwood; sister, Olive Sprouse of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He graduated from high school in Dunlap, Ill. He went on to Iowa State University in Ames and received his bachelor of science degree in agriculture education in 1944. He would teach ag education classes at Ankeny and Bondurant, Iowa.

He and Evelyn were married at the Church of the Brethren at Clarence.

He was a partner in a tire shop in Marengo, Iowa, for a while and then would become a salesman for Purina Feed. In the mid-1950s, he became a sales manager for Daffin Manufacturing of Lancaster, Pa. He was the regional manager for the Midwest. He would also own his own mobile feed business in Postville, Iowa.

In May 1971, they moved to Cozad and he would work as a salesman for Harvest Store. In 1978, they moved to Colby, Kan., where he managed a Valley Irrigation dealership. After semiretiring, they moved to Elwood and helped his son Lynn with his concrete business. He would move to Elwood Care Center in August 2009.

He was a member of First Pres-byterian Church in Lexington.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Lynn Fox; sister, Norma Harlan; and brothers-in-law, Cliff Sprouse and Ray Harlan.

Visit www.elwoodfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or personal reflections.

Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church of Lexington or the donor's choice.

N. JEAN FREESE, 84, JOHNSON LAKE -- BULLHEAD POINT & KEARNEY
KEARNEY - N. Jean Freese, 84, of Kearney died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, at her home.

Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church with the Rev. Josh Brown officiating. Burial will be at Kearney Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. today at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services and before services Saturday at the church. Vigil wake services will be at 7 p.m. today at the church.

She was born Jan. 20, 1927, to James J. and Susan (McCurdy) Sweeney at their home at Lindsay.

On June 10, 1950, she married Harold E. Freese in Lincoln.

Survivors include her husband; son, Rick Freese of Ashland and grandchildren Jack and Vanessa; son, Dan Freese and his wife, Jan, of Kearney and grandchildren Dru, Ali and Max; son, Scott Freese and his wife, Bridget, of Omaha and grandchildren Kevin and wife Sarah O'Neil and great-granddaughter Hanna, Cody and wife Brittney O'Neil, and Lexie O'Neil; son, Jon Freese and his wife, Chelli, of Edmund, Okla., and grandchildren Haley and Hunter; and daughter, Kim Farrell and her husband, Curt, of Dakota Dunes, S.D., and grandchildren Katie, Cameron, Lance, Brad and wife Margo and great-grandchildren Arianna and Lucas, John and wife Amanda and great-grandson Preston.

She graduated from Goehner High School in 1944 then attended Lincoln School of Commerce.

She and Harold lived in Lincoln until they moved to Kearney in 1957.

Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by one brother, four sisters and one grandson, Jarrett Freese.

Memorials are suggested to Kearney Catholic Foundation, American Red Cross or St. James Catholic Church.

Visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a message of condolence, tribute or memory.

BETTY POPE -- Elizabeth J. “Betty” Pope, 90, Johnson Lake -- Mallard Beachresident

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Pope, 90 of Johnson Lake, died Friday, February 24, 2011 at the Tri-Country Hospital in Lexington. Services will take place at the First Christian Church in Lexington on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. The Reverend K.C. BeDunnah will officiate. Burial of cremains will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, NE. Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church in Lexington and Johnson Lake E.M.S., Johnson Lake NE. O’ Brien – Straatmann Funeral Home of Kearney is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences or personal reflections may be submitted at www.osath.com

Elizabeth was born October 20, 1920 on the farm near Riverdale, Nebraska to George M. and Carolyn E. (Oertle) Knox. She attended school in Riverdale. She was united in marriage to Eugene Kitterer in 1941 and had a son, Lonnie E. Kitterer in 1943. They were divorced in 1961. In 1963 Elizabeth married Charles F. Pope. They made their home in Johnson Lake in 1965. They enjoyed traveling in their travel Trailer all over the Western United States after She and Charles retired in 1983. Their travels included a Trip to Balikpapan, Kalimantan, Indonesia (Borneo) to visit their son. Charles passed away in 2002. Elizabeth continued to enjoy her life at the lake with friends and family. For her last two years she enjoyed socializing with friends at the Lexington Grand Generation Center.

She was a lifetime member of VFW Auxiliary of Kearney, a member of the Eagles Club Auxiliary of Kearney and the Moose Lodge Auxiliary of North Platte. She lived hard and well right up to the last few days of her life.

She is survived by her son Lonnie Kittterer and wife, Gloria of Johnson Lake and Charles Gary Pope and wife, Karen of Green River, WY; daughter, Jeannette Palmer and husband, John of Green River WY; 12 grandchildren, Jason Palmer of Green River, WY, Greg Palmer of Grand Junction, CO, Holly Pope of Salt Lake City, UT, Ryan and Melissa Orton of Kansas City, Levi, Sadie and Mason Pope of Green River, WY, Di Kitterer and Alexis Jimenez of Lincoln, NE and Li Kitterer of Kearney, NE and 7 great grandchildren.

GARY HALL, 62, Cozad -- Father of Heather Strickland of Johnson Lake

Hall, Gary; Cozad resident, 62

KEARNEY - Gary "Judge" Hall, 62, of Cozad died Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Berryman Funeral Home Chapel in Cozad with the Rev. Jeremy Jech officiating. Burial will be at Moorefield Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

He was born Dec. 26, 1948, in Lexington to Lawrence and Beulah (Maret) Hall.

Survivors include his daughters, Robbin Case and Chelsey Hall, both of Cozad, and Heather Strickland of Johnson Lake; his parents, of Cozad; sister, Connie Willets of Cozad; and five grandchildren.

GLORIA TURNER, Kearney and formerly J-lake, 76

KEARNEY - Gloria A. Turner, 76, of Kearney died Friday April 8, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church in Kearney. The Revs. Eric Lesher and Rebecca Craig will officiate. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at the Elm Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from
5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at O'Brien Straatmann Funeral Home in Kearney and one hour prior to service time at the church.

Mrs. Turner was born on Nov. 15, 1934, in Holdrege to Verner and Opal (Hoagstrom) Peterson.

Survivors of the immediate family include her husband, Robert Turner of Kearney; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Chris and Fred Daake of Grand Island, Barbara Turner, Donna and Gary Giesenhagen, all of Kearney; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert Jr. and Jennie of Kearney.

Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Kelli Daake of Grand Island, Kim (Daake) and husband, Jeremy Jensen, of Grand Island, Amy (Schmidt) and husband, Ryan Johnson of Kearney, Tony and Ashley Turner of Kearney, Alexis Turner of Kearney, Jazlyn, Karlye and Robert Turner III of Kearney, Shawna Giesenhagen of Lincoln and Ryan Giesenhagen of Kearney; seven great-grandchildren, Jada, Jalen and Jolie Jensen of Grand Island, Kaylie and Dylan Johnson of Kearney and Chassidy and Tony Jr, Turner of Kearney.

She grew up and attended school in Holdrege. She moved to Kearney when she was 16. She was married to Robert Turner in Holdrege on Jan. 15, 1953. They owned and operated Turner's Body Shop in Kearney. She was the bookkeeper in the business and worked up to the time of her death.

She was a member of First Lutheran Church, former member of the DOES, did volunteer work at Good Samaritan Hospital and a member of the Red Hats. She also bowled 50 consecutive years in the state bowling tournament.

Gloria also enjoyed playing dominos, holiday crafts, fishing, hunting, crocheting and playing in various card clubs.

She was preceded in death by her parents and infant grandson, Fred Daake III.

Memorials are suggested to the church, American Cancer Society or to volunteer services at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

On-line condolences may be submitted to www.osafh.com

DENNY WADDLE, 60, Elwood and Formerly J-lake, Mallard Beach 5-6

Denny Waddle of Elwood, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday evening, April 13, 2011. A Memorial Service for Denny Waddle will be held on Monday, April 18, 11:00am, at Parkview Baptist Church in Lexington, Nebraska

DENNY WADDLE, 60, Elwood and Formerly J-Lake Mallard Beach 5-6

Dennis Lee “Denny” Waddle, 60, of Elwood, Nebraska, died Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at his home near Elwood.

He was born May 29, 1950, at Concordia, Kansas to Clyde C. and Esther Rosalie (Carver) Waddle. Denny was a 1968 graduate of Superior High School, he then attended Kearney State College in Kearney, Nebraska and graduated from Nazareth College in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Denny was united in marriage to Boni Leigh Moranville on August 8, 1970, at Mitchell, Nebraska. Two children were blessed to this marriage; Brandon Scott and Keeley Patricia.

He began his career in radio at KRVN in Lexington as an announcer then later went into sales. He then went on to become the Regional Manager of Asgrow, which later became Monsanto. Because he truly enjoyed his work and everyone he worked with, Denny earned many sales awards throughout the years with Monsanto. This job took the family to many different areas of the country; such as Lexington/Cozad area; Ankeny, Iowa; Hannibal, Missouri; Richland, Michigan; West Des Moines, Iowa; and Lake Panorama, Iowa. They returned to Nebraska, to Grand Island and then settled at Johnson Lake, Nebraska and later built his dream "ranch" on property near Elwood. After returning to KRVN, he was honored with the Dix Harper Meritorious Service Award at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting in November, 2010.

Regardless of where his career took him, he always found a church home. He was active in different roles and is currently a member of the Parkview Baptist Church, where he served as a Trustee. He was a man of deep faith and integrity who believed in treating others as he would like to be treated.

Denny was a fun, outgoing, energetic guy who loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his five grandchildren on the farm. He and the grandkids spent many hours on horse, rhino and tractor rides. He enjoyed golfing at Lake Panorama and Lakeside, duck hunting at Stuttgart, Arkansas, and turkey hunting in Missouri.

Denny is survived by his wife: Boni Waddle of Elwood, Nebraska
One son and daughter-in-law: Brandon & Jaime Waddle of Lake Panorama, Iowa
One daughter and son-in-law: Keeley & Eric Sperry of Johnstown, Colorado
His father: Clyde C. Waddle of Superior, Nebraska
Father-in-law: Howard Moranville of Mitchell, Nebraska
One brother: Daryl “Bud” & Holly Waddle of Olathe, Kansas
Six sisters: Becky & Kent Madsen of Lamar, Colorado
Chris & Rick Hiatt of Superior, Nebraska
Sheryl & John Druba of Superior, Nebraska
Mary & Reverend Rod Thelander of Wichita, Kansas
Ged & Dr. Bob Leibel of Superior, Nebraska
Lori & Phil Kaufhold of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Five grandchildren: Jaelyn Rose, Ella Jean & Mia Celeste Waddle of Lake Panorama, Iowa
Lauren Leigh & Ericson Franklin Sperry of Johnstown, Colorado
Two brothers-in-law: James & Linda Moranville of Kansas City, Missouri
Gary & Pam Moranville of Ault, Colorado
One sister-in-law: Sandi & Craig Kern of Estes Park, Colorado
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Denny was preceded in death by his mother in 1993; grandparents, mother-in-law and stepmother-in-law.

The Family has honored Denny’s wishes that his body be cremated and there will be no visitation.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, April 18, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at Parkview Baptist Church, 803 West 18th Street, Lexington, NE with Pastor John Shields and Reverend Rod Thelander officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Rochester, MN or the Tri-County Hospital Hospice in Lexington, NE.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
Please share condolences with the family through Denny's website at http://home.comcast.net/~kbhbwaddle/site/?/home/.

LLOYD JONES, 85, Lexington

Lloyd D. Jones, 85, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Friday, April 15, 2011, at the Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.

He was born February 24, 1926, at Lexington, Nebraska to Walter Clyde and Anna Vivette (Nelson) Jones.

Lloyd grew up in Lexington where he attended school and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1944. He was active in sports in high school and earned the honor of All-State Basketball player. Following high school, Lloyd was inducted into the United States Navy. He served his country proudly from May 24, 1944, until being honorably discharged on May 7, 1946. He then furthered his education at the University of Nebraska where he graduated with a business degree. While in college he met the love of his life, Leona Joan Sorensen and was married June 5, 1949, at Blair, Nebraska. Three children were blessed to this marriage; Mark, Scott and Sheila.

Lloyd and Leona made their home in Lexington where Lloyd took over Jones Plumbing from his father. He so enjoyed his customers and many became lifelong friends.

The couple loved to travel extensively. They wintered in Texas for years and it was with their help that the H.O.S.T. Mentoring Program was brought to Lexington. An avid sports fan, Lloyd was always active in his children’s and grandchildren’s lives, cheering them on in all of their endeavors. He coached little league baseball, played city baseball himself as a young man and never missed a St. Louis Cardinal baseball game if he could help it.

Lloyd loved the Nebraska Cornhuskers and he and Leona were fortunate enough to be able to follow them to many bowl games throughout the years. He enjoyed playing golf, bridge, going dancing and playing tennis. He was also active in his community and was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church, a 60 year member of the Masonic Lodge, the VFW, American Legion, Eastern Star and received the Paul Harris Fellowship Award for his contributions to the Rotary Club.

Lloyd is survived by his wife of 62 years: Leona Jones of Lexington, Nebraska

Two sons: Dr. Mark (Patty) Jones of Lexington, Nebraska
Scott (Starla) Jones of Hobbs, New Mexico

One daughter: Sheila (Kent) Bader of Richland, Washington

Eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Nelson Keith.

The family has honored Lloyd’s wishes that his body be cremated. There will be no visitation.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, April 25, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Reverends Tess Hufford and John Craig officiating.

Inurnment will be held prior to the Memorial Service in the Methodist Columbarium for family only.

Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church, Lexington Community Foundation or Lexington Volunteer Fire Department.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

GLENNA PFISTER, 97, Lexington

Glenna B. Pfister, 97 of Lexington died Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.

Glenna was born April 8, 1914 in Tremont, Illinois to Benjamin and Christina (Pflederer) Getz. Glenna attended school in Tremont, Illinois, graduating with the class of 1932. She then attended business school in Peoria.

After she completed her schooling Glenna was employed at Hershel Manufacturing Company, where she was the private secretary for the general superintendent.

Glenna was united in marriage to George Pfister on July 23, 1939 in Tremont Illinois. The couple moved to Lexington in 1943. Two sons Steve and Barry were born to this union. George preceded in her in death on January 11, 2001.

Glenna enjoyed playing bridge, being at Johnson Lake and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include:
Two sons: Steve and wife, Bonnie Pfister of Johnson Lake, Nebraska and Barry and wife, Paula Pfister of Lexington, Nebraska.

Two Sisters: Marian Lutz of Stow, Ohio
Gail Love of Pekin, Illinois

Five Grandchildren: Lauren and Tanner Gates of Bethesda, Maryland
Ted Pfister of Lexington, Nebraska
Ryan Thomalla of Omaha
Justin & Chelsea Thomalla of Omaha, Nebraska
Gary & Marcia Thomalla of Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Six Great-grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Glenna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; five sisters: Rachael, Edna, Barbara, Marjorie & Bernice and one brother, Merle.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 25, 2011 at 2:00 at the Lexington Berean Bible Church in Lexington with Pastor Glenn Johnson officiating.

Visitation will be held on Monday April 25, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the church.
Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.

Memorials are suggested to the Lexington Berean Bible Church, The Lexington Grand Generation Center or The Lexington Volunteer Fire department.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of Sympathy may be sent to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

RENE DesLAURIER, 96, Grand Island (Father of Charla Thuernagle)

Rene D. DesLaurier, 96, of Grand Island died Monday, April 18, 2011, at Wedgewood Care Center.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Mark A. Maresh will officiate. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Winner Cemetery, at Winner, S.D.

There is no visitation, Mr. DesLaurier 's wishes were to be cremated. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting with arrangements.

Mr. DesLaurier was born July 2, 1914, on the family farm at Vermillion, S.D., to Vetal and Eva (Gregoire) DesLaurier.

He was preceded in death by a son, Greg.

Survivors of the immediate family include his wife of 63 years, Darlene DesLaurier of Grand Island; two sons, Bob DesLaurier and Ron DesLaurier, both of Grand Island; two daughters and sons-in-law, Charla and Steve Thuernagle of Johnson Lake and Dawn and Randall Wilhelmy of Omaha; a sister, Olive Blair of Waitesburg, Wash.

Others left to cherish his memory include his granddaughter, Dakota DesLaurier.

Rene grew up on the family farm in South Dakota receiving his education in Jordan, SD. He entered the U. S. Army on Oct. 20, 1942, serving until his honorable discharge on Jan. 19, 1943. He returned to South Dakota to the family farm. He married Darlene Christensen on Nov. 25, 1947, at Winner, S.D. They moved to Grand Island in 1967. He was an excellent mechanic and was employed by Paul Frauen, Ditch Witch, Boughton Equipment, Ag Services, and Country General in the mower repair shop before retiring at 80 in 1994.

He enjoyed working on small engines, working in his shop, puttering in the yard and going to auctions.

He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

He was also welcomed into heaven by his parents, a brother, Lauren DesLaurier, and two sisters, Yvonne Maurice and Marie Mathews.

Memorials are suggested to the family's choice.

On -line condolences may be given by signing Mr. DesLaurier's guest book at www.curranfuneralchapel.com.

DOROTHY MILLER, 86, Callaway (Mother of Brian)

CALLAWAY - Dorothy Miller, 86, of Callaway died Friday, April 22, 2011, at her home.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Callaway United Methodist Church with Fred Werkmeister officiating. Private family burial of cremains will be before the service. There will be no visitation.

Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway is in charge of arrangements.

She was born Feb. 11, 1925, in Glasgow, Scotland, to John and Ethel Wallace.

In July 1945, she married Henry Miller in Scotland. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include her sons, Brian of Johnson Lake and Glen of Callaway; daughters, Elaine Lynch of Lexington and Dorothy "Dot" Wall of Holdrege; brothers, Maurice Wallace and Eric Wallace, both of Scotland; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

EVELYN FOX, 86, Elwood & J-lake Wade Addn

Evelyn Louise Fox, age 86, of Elwood, Nebraska died on April 24, 2011, at Tri County Hospital, in Lexington, Nebraska. She was born on July 11, 1924 near Plato, Iowa to Charles & Minnie (Parsons) Taylor

Funeral services will be Monday, May 2, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church, Lexington, Nebraska at 10:00 am with Rev. Caroline Vickery, officiating. Inurnment will be at the Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Nebraska. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church or donor�s choice.

Her childhood was shared with her older brother and younger sister. She was very much fashioned after her Mother, with a petite frame and quiet manner.

Her elementary years were spent in country schools, high school found her in Tipton, Iowa. After graduation she went on to Iowa State College at Ames, Iowa. She graduated from college with a Bachelor�s Degree in Home Economics Education and really enjoyed being part of the chorus at college.

A courtship materialized during college with Wesley Fox, and they were married Dec. 21, 1947. That marriage lasted the next 63 years. Evelyn taught Home Economics before God began to bless the marriage with four boys. She and Wesley became mentors for their grandchildren in later years. After living in the Ankeny, Iowa area, the couple moved to Postville, IA in the early 50�s, from there to Cozad, NE in 1971, then to Colby, Kansas in the late 70�s. In 1987 they returned to Nebraska at Johnson Lake.

Evelyn enjoyed all domestic duties especially cooking, sewing and gardening. She liked to read and taught Sunday school in the Presbyterian churches at Colby, KS and Lexington, NE. She also served as President of the United Presbyterian Women in Colby and Treasurer of her women�s circle in Lexington. During the 70�s while Wesley was traveling, she managed the kitchen at Southview Manor in Cozad, Nebraska.

Evelyn thoroughly loved making dishes and treats from her kitchen to give away to others. She was known for her fabulous cooking and liked to make pies for people and spoil the grandkids with wonderful cookies.

The fellowship of fabulous meals, Evelyn�s laughter, and her business of the household will be missed by all who had the true pleasure of knowing and loving this humble lady of faith.

Evelyn is survived by 3 sons, Ryan Fox & wife Sally of Montrose, Colorado, Kenneth Fox of Johnson Lake, NE, Wallace Fox of Johnson Lake, NE; a brother, Max Taylor of Mechanicville, Iowa; a sister, Doris Weist of Rochester, Minnesota; Daughter-in-law Diane Fox of Johnson Lake, Nebraska; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Wesley Fox, and son Lynn Fox.

Condolences or personal reflections can be left at elwoodfuneralhome.com Elwood Funeral Home, of Elwood, Nebraska is in charge of the arrangements.

DAVID CRAWFORD, 47, Lexington and Mallard Beach

KEARNEY - David Brian Crawford, 47, of Lexington died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with the Rev. Caroline Vickery officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

The casket will be closed at the church.

He was born April 13, 1964, in Lexington to Jimmy and Marylin (Deeter) Crawford.

Survivors include his parents of Lexington; son, Thomas of Lincoln; daughters, Katherine and Molly, both of Lincoln, and Emma Collins of Elwood; and brother, Gregory of Omaha.

MICHAEL WERGER, 60, Johnson Lake -- Bullhead Point

Michael Wayne Werger, 60, of Johnson Lake, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at his home at Johnson Lake.

The family has honored Mike’s wishes that his body be cremated. There will be no visitation.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 4, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at Parkview Baptist Church in Lexington with Pastor John Shields officiating.

He was born Dec. 4, 1950, in Lincoln, to Gerald and Kathryn (Blecha) Werger.

Mike graduated from Waverly High School with the class of 1969. Following graduation he served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Marine Corp. He was united in marriage to Deborah Foreman on June 3, 1972, in Lincoln. Two sons were blessed to this marriage, Michael Earl and Joshua Neil.

Mike worked 30 years for the Goodyear Company in Lincoln until moving to Johnson Lake in 2002, where he started Redhawk Contracting with his son, Michael.

He loved living at the lake, hunting, trapping, woodworking and gardening. Time spent with his grandchildren and his chosen grandchildren were times he always treasured. Mike and Deb raised mallard ducks and bunnies for the grandchildren to enjoy.

Mike was a member of Parkview Baptist Church and was active with the Baptist Church Jail Ministry.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah Werger of Johnson Lake; two sons, Michael Earl (Crystal) Werger of Elwood, Joshua Neil (Christy) Werger of Castle Rock, Colo.; two brothers, Steve (Terri) Werger of Bennett, Jack (Christine) Werger of Eagle, one sister, Joan Nelson of Lincoln; five grandchildren, Caleb and Joshua Werger and Skyler, Stormi and Sierra Werger; grandchildren by choice, Taylor, Emma, Aly and Mandy Roberts and Lexi Fudge, Carsen and Hayden Lacey and mother-in-law, Betty Foreman of Lincoln.

Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, his father, Gerald and father-in-law, Earl Foreman.

Memorials are suggested to Parkview Baptist Church Jail Ministry or Tri-County Hospital Hospice.

Please direct online condolences to the family through reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.

ROGER BAUER, 74, OVERTON & formerly J-lake Merriweather

Memorial Services for Roger L. Bauer will be conducted from the Parkview Baptist Church in Lexington, Nebraska on Friday, June 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor John Shields, officiating. A private family interment will be held at the Overton Cemetery at Overton, Nebraska prior to the Memorial Service. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the Parkview Baptist Church at 803 West 18th in Lexington from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Roger Lee Bauer, 74 years of age, of Overton, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011 at his home in Overton. Roger was born April 23, 1937 at Lexington, Nebraska, the third of thirteen children born to Alexander and Wilma Marie (Wiles) Bauer. He received his primary education through the eighth grade at the North 17 District School and then graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1954. He then pursued higher education at the Pueblo Business College in Pueblo, Colorado. Following his education, Roger served his country in the United States National Guards for six years, and was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant.

On December 27, 1959 he was united in marriage to Alyce M. McElhinny at Overton and to this union two children were born: Barry and Barb. The family made their home west of Overton. Roger owned and managed Farm and Home Services, a farm and feed supply store in Lexington for twenty-seven years. He also owned and managed Bauer Grain Elevator for five years. Throughout the years, he also farmed on the side and raised cattle and hogs. He was an investor in Centennial Swine south of Lexington. After retirement from Farm and Home Services, Roger enjoyed six years of employment at Husker-Ag John Deere at Lexington in equipment sales.

He thoroughly enjoyed giving back to his community and county, and made many friendship bonds throughout his years of service. Roger was influential in the “Our Family Highway 30 Beautification Project.” His involvement in various organizations included: leader of the Overton Raiders 4-H horse club for nine years, leader of the First Time Cub Scout Pack, served on the Dawson County Extension Board, Captain of the Dawson County Plum Creekers Drill Team from 1970 – 1971, member of the Masonic Lodge and the Tri-County Shrine Club, served as a Board Member of the Dawson County Historical Society, and was honored to serve as a Dawson County Commissioner from 1994 until 2010. He was also a member of the Overton Christian Church.
Most of all, Roger loved the time spent with his family and grandchildren on weekends at their lake cabin on the southwest edge of Overton. He enjoyed following his grandsons in wrestling and basketball, and loved listening to his granddaughters in their musicals. Roger was preceded in death by his parents; and father-in-law and mother-in-law: Carl and Dee McElhinny; brother-in-law, Ken Strickland; sister-in-law, Cathy Bauer and niece, Linda Thomsen.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 51 years, Alyce; son, Barry Bauer and his wife, Laurie of Overton; daughter, Barb Krueger and her husband, Paul of Bladen, Nebraska; six grandchildren: Madysen and her husband, Daniel, Sam, Jalisa, Jared, Will and Mitch; six brothers: Donald Bauer and his wife, Bonnie of Cozad, Nebraska, Larry Bauer and his wife, Joyce of Lexington, James Bauer and his wife, Carol of Cozad, Thomas Bauer of Farnam, Nebraska, Steven Bauer and his wife, Carol of Eddyville, Nebraska, and Michael Bauer of Bailey, Colorado; six sisters: Phyllis Robinson and her husband, Archie of Holdrege, Beverly Tomasek and her husband, Dale of Omaha, Nebraska, Mary Bauer of Littleton, Colorado, Julia Tucker of Lee Summit, Missouri, Dorothy Larson and her husband, Fred of Loveland, Colorado, and Marilyn Stephens of Englewood, Colorado; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family on the McElhinny side and other relatives and friends.

A memorial has been established in his memory and will be designated at a later date. Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com
Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home - Holdrege

BILVA HUEFTLE, 79, Elwood & formerly J-Lake

ELWOOD - Bilva Jane Hueftle, 79, of Elwood died Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at her home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Eustis with the Revs. Neil Kloppenburg and John Anderson officiating. Burial will be at the Eustis West Cemetery. Elwood Funeral Home in Elwood is in charge of arrangements.

She was born on Aug. 23, 1931, in Cambridge to Alton and Frances (Marples) Schultz. In 1950, she married Chuck Hueftle. They later divorced.

Survivors include son, Bruce Hueftle of Eustis; daughter, Cindy Schutz of Elwood; sister, Audrey Bones of Council Bluffs, Iowa; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Additional survivors include her son-in-law, Scot Schutz of Elwood; daughter-in-law, Sharon Hueftle of Eustis; and special friend, Gene Fenton of Elwood.

She attended school in Moorefield and graduated from the Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis. She attended Wesleyan University.

She later returned to college and graduated from Kearney State College in Kearney with a bachelor's degree in education, and later from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a master's degree.

She taught special education for 26 years before retiring in 1996 and moving to Johnson Lake to be near her family.

In her retirement she enjoyed reading, gardening, travel, winters in Arizona with her special friend Gene, and spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Gayle.

Memorials can be made to the Elwood Senior Center or the Kidney Foundation of Nebraska.

Condolences and personal reflections can be left at elwoodfuneralhome.com.

NATHAN HALOUSKA, 23 , ELWOOD (Grandson of Jim & Phyllis Byrns)

Nathan Scott Halouska, 23, of Elwood, Nebraska, died Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Yuba County, California, as a result of a motorcycle accident.



Nathan was born January 9, 1988, at Lexington, Nebraska to Gaylon and Patty (Byrns) Halouska. He was homeschooled as a youngster, attended rural school at District #4, and graduated from Elwood High School with the class of 2006, where he played high school football. Upon graduating high school he went on to further his education at Central Community College in Hastings, Nebraska studying auto mechanics. At the time of his death he was attending Universal Technical Institute in Avondale, Arizona. Nathan always had a plan and intended to come back home to open his own auto repair shop. He was also working as a server at Litchfield’s at the Wigwam in Litchfield Park, Arizona.



Music was a huge part of Nathan’s life as well as sharing his love of the Lord as he played his drums in several bands; including, Refined, Augustene, After the Order, Pilot for Kite and Fate of Angels. He traveled all over the United States entertaining and sharing his passion.



Nathan was a member of Calvary Assembly of God Church, he loved the Lord. He loved life and cherished times spent jet skiing, wakeboarding, knee boarding, riding his motorcycle, being with his family and friends and playing his music. Charisma was his middle name. Nathan never knew a stranger and will be missed tremendously by all who knew and loved him.



He is survived by his parents: Gaylon Halouska of Manhattan, Kansas

Patty Halouska of Elwood, Nebraska



Two brothers: Aaron Halouska of Avondale, Arizona

Christopher Halouska of Elwood, Nebraska



Two sisters: Angie and her husband Bob Alberts and their daughter, Aly of Ogallala, Nebraska

Kimberly Halouska of Elwood, Nebraska



Grandparents: Jim and Phyllis Byrns of Johnson Lake, Nebraska

Ruth Elsie and Floyd Edmunds of Abilene, Kansas



Several aunts, uncles, cousins and a million friends



Nathan was preceded in death by his paternal grandpa, Elmer Fred and uncle, Elmer



Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Ron Masten officiating



Burial will be in the Robb Cemetery south of Lexington, Nebraska



There will be no visitation and Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation



Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please direct online condolences to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

DARLEEN REBENSDORF, 87, Lincoln & Formerly J-Lake Bullhead Point

Darleen Mae Rebensdorf, 87, Lincoln, died Sunday (6-19-11). Born (12-21-23) in Lincoln to Hubert H. and Clara (Klein) Wakeman. Darleen excelled at being a homemaker, always taking care of her family first. During her younger days she participated in PEO and enjoyed Bridge and Mahjong Club with friends. Her three girls loved to listen to her play the piano and her love of dance lives on, through her talented granddaughter, Lindsey Paige Fisher.

Family members include daughters, sons-in-law: Sandra and Samuel Van Pelt, Lincoln; DeAnn and Alan McHargue, Littleton, Colo., Karen Jo and Larry Weatherly, Windsor, Colo.; step-daughters, spouses: Alyssa Rebensdorf and Kirk Wythers, St. Paul, Minn., Dr. Courtney Rebensdorf and Robert Rustermeier, Providence, R.I.; grandchildren, spouses: Lindsey Fisher and Barry Fisher, Lincoln, Clara Mae McHargue, Littleton, Colo., Briana and Ryan Phillips, Scottsbluff, Julia and Nick Saul, Windsor, Colo., Sarah and Dan Daly, Cranston, R.I., Jesse Weatherly and Brian Fox, Fort Collins, Colo.; step-grandchildren: Jake and Cate Wythers; great grandchildren: Cade and Brode Fox; brother, sister-in-law: Richard and Judy Wakeman, Monterey, Calif.; cousin, spouse: Norris and Charlene Frankforter, Lincoln; three great granddoggers. Preceded in death by husband, Leonard, parents.

Prior private family graveside service. Memorial service: 3 p.m. Saturday (6-25-11) Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 6800 South 14th. Rev. Karen Clark, officiating. No visitation. Memorials to the Butterfly Garden at Folsom Children's Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 1222 South 27th, Lincoln (02). Arrangements by Roper and Sons Funeral Services. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at www.roperandsons.com

Steven J. McGill, 66, Waverly [Brother to Linda Anderson of J-Lake, Mallard Beach]

A memorial service for Steven J. McGill of Waverly was held Friday, June 17 at the Hallam Congregational United Church of Christ. McGill died Monday, June 13 at the age of 66. He was born May 9, 1945 to Harold and Helen (Bevans) McGill. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, machinist at Parker Hannifan Corporation, and was a member of the Hallam Congregational United Church of Christ where he was in the church choir, a member of the Cedar Hill United Methodist Church, Camp Creek Thrashers, E.A.A. (Experimental Aircraft Association) and the Waverly Grange.

Family members include wife: Lynnette; sisters and brothers-in-law: Linda and Floyd Anderson of Johnson Lake, Kathy and Whitey Hildreth of Lincoln, Louise David, Carol McGill, Susan McGill, all of Roca; nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. He was preceded in death by parents and infant sister Sarah.

The Reverend Daniel J. Davis, Sr., officiated at the service. Burial was held prior to the service at the Hallam Cemetery with full military graveside rites. A Remembrance Gathering was held Friday afternoon at the First United Methodist Church, 14410 Folkestone Street in Waverly. Memorials are to the American Diabetes Association , P. O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, Hallam United Church of Christ, 205 N. Harrison, Hallam, NE 68368 or Cedar Hill United Methodist Church, 22501 N. 162nd Road, Greenwood, NE 68366.

Arrangements by Roper and Sons Funeral Services Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at www.roperandsons.com

MITCH WHALEY, 59, Callaway [Son of Betty Jo "BJ" Wicks]
Mitchell Whaley

CALLAWAY - Mitchell Lynn Whaley, 59, of Callaway died Friday, July 1, 2011, at Callaway.

Memorial services were today, Wednesday, 7-6-11, at Iverson Memorial Chapel in Broken Bow. Burial of cremains was at Callaway Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 14, 1951, in Arnold to Lynn and Betty Jo (Liner) Whaley.

Survivors include his mother, Betty Jo Wicks and her husband, Gerry, of Lexington; sons, Dustin of Chandler, Ariz., and Austin of Sioux Falls, S.D.; daughters, Fontaine Crouch of Enid, Okla., and Samantha of Omaha; brother, Chuck Whaley of Alliance; sister, Sonya Jones of Sandy, Utah; three granddaughters; stepbrother, John Pursley of Aurora; and special friend, Melody Stobbe of Omaha.

ALPHONSE WOLAK, 88, Foley, MN [Father of Jeannie Thompson] 6-13-23 to 6-16-11

Alphonse Wolak, age 88, of Foley, died Saturday, July 16, 2011 at the VA Medical Center, St. Cloud.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Gilman. The Rev. Aaron Kuhn will officiate. Burial with Military Honors provided by the Foley American Legion, Post 298 will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls. Friends may call from after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church in Gilman. Arrangements were made by the Foley Funeral Home.

Alphonse Wolak was born June 13, 1923 in Granite Ledge Township, Benton Co. to John and Frances (Smelter) Wolak. He married Mary K. DeZeller on June 27, 1950 at St. John's Catholic Church, Foley. He was a Staff Sargent in the Army Air Corps and was an Arial Gunner with the 2nd Air Division, 752 Bombardier Squadron in WWII. Alphonse was a POW at Stalag 13 in Germany and earned a Purple Heart, Distinguished Cross and several other medals.

After their marriage the couple farmed and raised 11 children in Granite Ledge Township. He worked for Franklin Manufacturing for many years. He was a life member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Alphonse loved hunting, fishing, reading and watching the world news.

He is survived by his sons and daughters; Michael (Kathy), Sauk Rapids; Linda (Jeff) Lefler, Foley; Dennis (Noel), St. Cloud; Sue (Glen) Hansen, Clear Lake; Rose Andresen, Goodland; Jean (Stafford) Thompson; Elwood, NE; David (Mary), Grand Rapids; Cynthia (David) Stellmach, Milaca; James, Foley; Tom (Lisa), Foley; Richard, Foley, sisters; Angeline Woolhouse and Frances Heffron, 26 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mary K., May 19, 2010, an infant daughter, Joan, brothers and sisters; Henry, Alex, Joseph, Josephine, Victor and Selma Potter.

CAROL WAMSLEY, 87, Lexington & formerly J-Lake So Crappie Corner & SRA

LEXINGTON - Caroline Jeanette Wamsley, 87, of Lexington, formerly of Johnson Lake, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Paxton with the Rev. Judy Gifford and J.A. Welsh officiating. Burial will be at Paxton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

She was born February 29, 1924, in Paxton to Oscar and Mary (Braman) Holmstedt.

On Dec. 7, 1947, she married Clarence Wamsley in Paxton. He died in 1997.

Survivors include her sons, Rex Wamsley and his wife, Cindy, of Hickman and Mike Wamsley of Kearney; daughters, Sandra Noecker of Grand Island and Janet Hinds and her husband, Colin, of Lexington; sister, Dorothy Fox of Englewood, Colo.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She graduated from Paxton High School in 1942. Following high school, she moved to Kearney and worked on B-17 and B-29 bombers at the Kearney Air Base during World War II.

She then went on to Chicago and worked at the Conrad Hilton Hotel.

In 1947, Carol moved back to the Paxton and Keystone area and married the love of her life - Clarence "Brownie" Wamsley.

The family moved to Johnson Lake in 1969. While living at Johnson Lake, she worked for the Game and Parks Commission. Following retirement, the couple moved onto an acreage south of Overton. She worked various jobs including at Plectron and Andy's Supper Club.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Paxton.

She enjoyed reading, playing cards, bull riding, horse races and listening to music. She was an avid Cornhusker football and Kansas City Royals fan.

She was a devoted housewife, and family was her main priority. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Heath; 12 brothers; one sister; son-in-law, Loren Noecker; and daughter-in-law, Janet Wamsley.

Memorials are suggested to the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department, Johnson Lake EMS, Heartland Military Museum in Lexington or American Legion in Paxton.

Go to reynoldslovefuneralhome.com to submit online condolences.

EULALIA "LOLLY" FINKEN, 90, OMAHA (Mother of Dan & Jerry Finken)

FINKEN, Eulalia R. "Lolly," Feb 10, 1921 – Aug 20, 2011. Omaha, Nebraska; formerly of Manilla, Iowa. The daughter of Henry and Mary (Wilwerding) Langenfeld, Lolly was born on a farm near Earling, IA on February 10, 1921. She died at Parson’s House in Omaha, NE on Aug 20, 2011, at age 90 years, 6 months and 10 days.

Lolly was baptized and confirmed at St Joseph Catholic Church in Earling. Lolly was raised on her parents’ farm and attended St Joseph School in Earling. On August 31, 1943, she married Gail H. Finken at St Joseph Church in Earling. Five children, two daughters and 3 sons, were born to this union. After their marriage, Mr and Mrs Finken farmed near Kirkman, IA for several years and then moved to Manilla in 1950. Lolly was a homemaker and Gail sold live stock feed for Moorman’s Feed Co for thirty years.

Both Lolly and Gail were very active in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manilla. The couple retired in 1980 and spent their winters in Mesa, AZ and the rest of the year at their home in Manilla. They enjoyed golfing and fishing and led an active social life. They moved to Omaha in 1998 to be closer to family. Gail passed away in 2001 and Lolly moved into Parson’s House assisted living facility in 2007.

In addition to her parents, Lolly was preceded in death by her husband Gail and by a brother, Joseph. Survivors include daughters Janice Leverett (Nick) of Plano, TX, Sandy McDonald (Tom) of Gravois Mills, MO; sons: Jerry Finken (Nancy), Dan (Karen) Finken (Karen), both of Johnson Lake, NE, Randy Finken (Karen) of Omaha, NE; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters: Ruth Koch (Lou) of Earling, IA, Jeanette Croghan (Tom) of Omaha, NE; brother, Merle Langenfeld (Rita) of Carroll, IA; numerous nieces and nephews.

VIGIL SERVICE Monday, 7pm, West Center Chapel. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Tuesday, 10am, St Leo the Great Catholic Church 102nd and Blondo. Interment, Calvary Cemetery. VISITATION from 3pm Monday at the West Center Chapel and after 9:15am Tuesday at St. Leo the Great Church.

Memorials may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association or Masses.

HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK & CUTLER, Mortuaries and Crematories, Omaha, NE

TED SCHOLL, 80, Kearney & formerly J-Lake Northeast

KEARNEY - Theodore R. "Ted" Scholl, 80, of Kearney died Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church with the Rev. Joe Hannappel officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery near Lexington. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at the church. Visitation will be one hour before the rosary today and one hour before services Thursday, both at the church. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney is in charge of arrangements.

He was born Jan. 11, 1931, in Haxtun, Colo., to Carl F. and W. Marie (Schmeeckle) Scholl. On June 27, 1955, he married Veronica Fagot in Lexington.

Survivors include his wife; son, Brad Scholl and his wife, Kathleen, of Atlanta; son-in-law, Rick Devlin of St. Louis; grandchildren, Shannon, Eric and Ryan Devlin of St. Louis and Steven and Caitlin Scholl of Atlanta; and sisters, Esther Schmeckel of Leavenworth, Kan., and Judy O'Brien and her husband, John, of Circle, Mont.

He lived in Colorado until age 8. The family moved to Eustis in 1939. He graduated from Eustis High School in 1948. He worked in Holdrege for two years and then returned to Eustis, where he worked on a farm and for Tri-County. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in January 1952. After basic training, he was stationed in Korea for nine months. He was discharged in October 1953. He returned to Eustis and worked for Grabenstein Service Station.

He and Veronica were married at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington. In 1954, he moved to Kearney and worked at Kaufmann-Wernert and Hellman's Ready-to-Wear until 1983. He then worked at Moorman Feed Co. until he retired in 1992.

He was a member of the Cosmopolitan Club, Kearney Elks Club and Knights of Columbus. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Karen Devlin. Memorials are suggested to St. James Catholic Church or Good Samaritan Hospital Cancer Center.

MARGARET ANN (Steider) UDEN, 72, Imperial (Mother of Criag Uden)

Imperial, NE. On a hot windy afternoon on June 22, 1939 at Shickley, NE, the 4th daughter of Dave and Elma (Springer) Steider was born. She was named Margaret Ann. As a child, her dream was to become a Nurse or a Missionary, as she was always visiting the neighborhood and helping anyone in need. Margaret's love of Nursing brought her full circle in her career, beginning at Fillmore County Hospital 51 years ago. Since that time she has been providing patient care throughout the Midwest. She attained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master's in Nursing Administration. She was the housemother at the University of Nebraska's chapter of Farmhouse Fraternity for 9 years, and also worked at Hospice Care of Nebraska. According to Margaret's wishes, her body was donated to science so that others in the Medical field might benefit. Margaret retired in Imperial, NE to be near her youngest grandchildren. Margaret always had many close friends throughout her colorful life, and could engage just about anyone, anytime or anywhere. She felt it was important to be open, and found pleasure in learning something new every day. Her path was always on "the road less traveled", and if asked, she would say "I'd do it all over again", as life was all about the people she met in this journey. Margaret was the mother of 3 children, Craig (wife Terri) Uden, Elwood, NE, Carmen (husband John) McKeever, Wymore, NE, and Amy (husband Rex) Prior, Imperial. The greatest gift God gave to Margaret was her 6 grandchildren, Blair Uden (fiancée Jon Caraway), Andrew Uden, and Caleb McKeever, all of Lincoln, Jared McKeever, Wymore, and Lauren and Kendall Prior, Imperial. She is also survived by sisters, Frances Roth, Seward, Wilma (Richard) Lichti, Shickley, Sandra Kennel, Hastings, and Janet (Bill) Wilson, Hazard; sister-in-law, Betty (Jim) Gish, Lincoln; as well as a whole host of nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, Dave and Elma Steider; brother, Dave Steider Jr.; and sister, Lucille Swartzendruber. Life was Margaret's journey, God her guide and Faith her companion.

MEMORIAL SERVICES will be held at United Methodist Church, Geneva, NE at 4pm on Thursday, September 29. In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be sent to Chase County Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 819, Imperial, NE 69033. fsfh@mac.com
FARMER & SON FUNERAL HOME
242 N 10th St. Geneva, NE 402-759-3617

JERROLD SCHROEDER, 59, SYLVANIA OHIO, FORMERLY OF OVERTON (1ST COUSIN TO MICK SCHOREDER)

SYLVANIA, Ohio - Jerrold Donald Schroeder, 59, of Sylvania died of acute myeloid leukemia Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, at Flower Hospital in Sylvania.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Garden Park Christian Church in Monclova. Burial will be at Toledo Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at The Reeb Funeral Home in Sylvania and one hour before services Tuesday at the church.

He was born Oct. 25, 1951, in Kearney, Neb., to Donald and Naomi (Robinson) Schroeder. On Dec. 29, 1973, he married Nancy C. Collin.

Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years; daughters, Krista Wales and her husband, Mike, of Sylvania and Emily LaPoint and her husband, Rudy, of Holland; grandchildren, Kaylie, Kylie, Brean, Hayden, Michael, Derrick and Christopher; his mother of Dodge City, Kan.; brothers, Jack and his wife, Donna, of Sylvania and Jim and his wife, Joann, of Dodge City; sisters-in-law, Ginn Parks and her husband, Ron, of Lincoln, Neb., and Sylvia and her husband, Steve, of Hastings, Neb.; brother-in-law, Ted Collin and his wife, Cindy, of Loomis; father-in-law, Franz Collin of Holdrege, Neb.; and numerous nieces, family and friends.

He died just 18 days shy of his 60th birthday. Jerrold had been battling acute myeloid leukemia with the help and support of his family since his diagnosis in June.

During his teen years, he enjoyed working on the farm with his father. He was a 1970 graduate of Overton (Neb.) High School and received his bachelor's degree in business administration from Kearney State College.

In 1975, Jerrold embarked on a 36-year career with the Internal Revenue Service. During that time he worked in North Platte and Omaha, Neb., Toledo and finally Michigan, auditing Fortune 500 companies. Jerrold also taught hundreds of IRS employees in various cities around the country.

Building with his hands was one of Jerrold's talents. He was very instrumental in building small churches as well as remodeling rooms for family and friends. His greatest pleasure was riding his Jet Skis on Wampler's Lake near Brooklyn, Mich., where his family owns a cottage.

One of the last goals Jerrold set while completing his first round of chemo was that he wanted to drive his Mustang Cobra around the Michigan International Speedway track at the annual car show there in June. He improved enough that he was dismissed from the hospital and the next day was able to realize his goal. MIS made special arrangements for Jerrold and his "team" and they all came home very happy people.

Jerrold was baptized into Christ as a youngster and until his passing had a deep and firm relationship with Jesus Christ. It has been his continuous prayer that all of his family come to share his belief, trust and close abiding relationship with the Lord. He and his wife, Nancy, have been longtime members of Garden Park Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by his father and his mother-in-law, Irene Collin. Memorials are suggested to the church. Visit www.reebfuneralhome.com to offer online condolences to the family.

NICK LONGLY, 62, Jan 7, 1949 - Oct 23, 2011, (From Lexington, owned with wife Claire the Lodge Restaurant in Kearney)

Nick V. Longly, Jan. 7, 1949 - Oct. 23, 2011, Age 62. Kearney, NE. Died at St. Luke's Good Samaritan Village in Kearney. Nick was born in Lexington to Ronald and Mona (Bauer) Longly. He graduated from St Ann's High School in Lexington in 1967. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from UNK. He was married to Claire (Harris) Schott in Las Vegas, NV on September 2, 1996. He and Claire have owned and operated the Lodge Restaurant in Kearney for several years.
A MEMORIAL MASS will be held 10:30am Thursday, October 27th at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Kearney. The Rev. Mike McDonald will officiate. Interment will be in the Kearney Cemetery. Masonic rites will be conducted by the Rob Morris Lodge #46 A.F. & A.M. of Kearney. A vigil will be held 7pm Wednesday at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney. Memorials are suggested to the Masonic Home in Fremont and the St. Luke's Good Samaritan Village in Kearney. On-line condolences may be submitted to www.osrfh.com.

Longtime Kearney restaurateur Longly dies

KEARNEY — Nick Longly, 62, of Kearney died of cancer Sunday at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Village.
Longly owned The Lodge Restaurant at 1401 Second Ave. with his wife, Claire.

Nick Longly had been in the food business in Kearney since 1967 when he washed dishes at the Kearney Country Club, he told the Hub for a story in 2010. He became a cook, then manager and moved on to Cattleman’s. At Cattleman’s he was the dining room manager, then assistant manager and general manager. He leased The Lodge in 1985.

A prayer vigil will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at O’Brien-Straatmann-Redinger Funeral Home. Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Kearney. Masonic rites will be conducted by the Rob Morris Lodge of Kearney. Burial will be at the Kearney Cemetery.

From the Kearney Hub Posted: October 24, 2011 1:30 pm

ALFRED MEYER, 79, March 12, 1932 to November 27, 2011; LEXINGTON (Father of Ray Meyer)

Alfred Rudolph Meyer, 79, of Lexington died November 27, 2011 in Lexington. He was the son of Rudolph and Lydia (Sasse) Meyer of Smith County, Kansas. Alfred was born March 12, 1932 on a farm near Athol, Kansas. He was baptized April 10, 1932.

In 1950, Alfred enlisted in the United States Air Force, and in 1952 he was deployed to Great Britain. The British Road Service went on strike, and for the next four years Alfred and 364 other servicemen, known as the Third Motor Transport Squadron, were ordered to travel throughout Great Britain moving freight. He and his squadron were stationed at the Ayrshire Hotel in Aryshire, Scotland. There, in the mornings, some servicemen would walk across the street to a tea house and have breakfast. And, it was there he met Jessie McCulloch who worked at the tea house. Jessie remembers the infamous American servicemen who dunked donuts in their tea and raised eyebrows at the tea house. Nevertheless . . .

On August 11, 1955, Al and Jessie were married in Patna, Scotland. Following Al’s honorable discharge from the Air Force, Al, Jessie and their daughter, Yvonne, returned to America and moved to Kansas to help at the family farm. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Nebraska where Al began his trucking career traveling from coast to coast until his retirement. He was a member of the Nebraska Trucker’s Association, where he served on the Safety Board. Lexington has been the family home for over 50 years.

In retirement, Al still enjoyed driving. He drove the Handi Bus and served on the board. He made deliveries across the state for a local manufacturer. In retirement, he also enjoyed wintering in Brownsville, Texas with Jessie and traveling to Third Motor Transport Squadron reunions. Alfred loved people and enjoyed his many friends from across the nation. He could also tell you where to find the best pie in every town!

Al is survived by his wife Jessie of 56 years; four children Yvonne (Dennis) Rickertsen of Lexington, Raymond (Judy) Meyer of Elwood, Deb Farmer of Columbus and Rick (Mona) Meyer of Cozad; twelve grandchildren, Kathryn (Ricardo) Segovia, Christine and Rebecca Rickertsen, Nathan Meyer, Chad (Jessica) Meyer, Justin (Lauren) Meyer, Christopher Meyer, Julie (Ethan) Banning, Katie Farmer, Kurt Farmer, Allison Baker, Erin Meyer and two step-grandchildren Stacy (Steve) Aitken and Matt (Deidra) Welch, and 10 great-grandchildren. Alfred is also survived by two sisters, Doris (Vernon) Kuhlman of Kensington, Kansas and Marlene Meyer of Houston, Texas and two brothers Gilbert (Sharon) Meyer of Athol, Kansas and Raymond (Bertha) Meyer of Bertrand, Nebraska.

Mr. Meyer was preceded in death by his parents and sister and brother-in-law Gerald and Lela Bethke of Stuttgart, Kansas and special family friend Linda Skala.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to The Wounded Warrior Project, Chapel of the Lake at Johnson Lake, Lexington Regional Medical Center Hospice or the Donor’s Choice.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington, Nebraska with the Reverend Megan Morrow officiating.

There will be no visitation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please direct online condolences to the family through: http:www.reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

OTTO GEIGER, 79, Mar. 1, 1932 to Nov. 29, 2011, Cozad and J-lake Pelican Bay (Ward Subdvn)

COZAD - Otto R. Geiger, 79, of Cozad died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at Cozad Community Hospital.
Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Cozad with the Rev. Doug Smith officiating. Private family burial will be at Cozad Cemetery before the service. Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. Thursday at Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad.

He was born March 1, 1932, at Eustis to Robert and Martha (Kleinknecht) Geiger. On Aug. 25, 1957, he married Marlene Jensen at Cozad.

Survivors include his wife; daughters, Janet McKee and her husband, Mark, of Lexington and Marcia Geiger of Landers, Calif.; son, Eric Geiger and his wife, Jodi, of Omaha; granddaughter, Taryn Geiger of Omaha; brothers, Raymond Geiger and his wife, Judith, of Johnson Lake, Robert Geiger Jr. and his wife, Colleen, of Thurman, Iowa; sister, Rose Ann Pasley and her husband, Michael, of Evergreen, Colo.; sister-in-law, Trudy Geiger of Cozad; several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.

Otto briefly attended school at Orofino before moving on to District 69 schools. He graduated from Cozad High School in 1949. In 1952, Otto entered the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. On Otto's first day back from the service, he met his future wife, Marlene Jensen, at Green Valley Café in Cozad. Otto and Marlene made their home on the Geiger family farm southwest of Cozad where they raised their family, farmed and resided their entire married lives.

Otto's strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit drove him through a successful career in farming. His ingenuity allowed him to stay at the forefront of farming techniques and technology. He was perpetually modifying equipment so that it performed more effectively and to his specific requirements.

While he was dedicated to his farming operation, he also was committed to serving the public in many ways. Otto served more than 30 years on both the Camp Comeca and KRVN Radio boards, having served as president for the latter. He had also served on the Dawson County Extension and Dawson County Cattleman Boards.

Otto was a charter member of Cozad Elks Lodge 2250. He was honored by the Cozad Jaycees as the Outstanding Young Farmer of 1962, and again by the Cozad Chamber of Commerce in 2009 as the recipient of the Farm Family of the Year Award.

Among Otto's enjoyments were wood carving, enjoying good meals and traveling with his wife. Otto also had an affinity for MG cars, a liking that eventually led to him owning two of the unique classic cars.

Otto viewed the world through analytical eyes all of his life. He would eventually be slowed by a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease compounded by dementia with Lewy bodies, but not before making a profound difference in the lives of his friends and loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edwin; and son-in-law, Tom Mailhot.
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LOIS (PATTY) LUEBBE, 71, Lincoln and J-Lake Lakeview Acres

Lois B. (Patty) Luebbe, passed away Monday, November 7th, 2011. She was born in Grand Island, Neb. on 9 September 1940, to Bertha (Boltz) and Arthur P. Luebbe. She lived on a farm and went to a country school near St. Libory. The family moved to Grand Island when she was 10 years old. She then went on and graduated from GI High School in 1959. She worked for Big Chief of Nebraska which is now known as Chief Industries. She moved to Lincoln in 1961 and worked for the Adjutant Generals Office and then was hired by the Nebraska Air National Guard. She served as Administrative Assistant to the Commander (for five commanders) until she retired in October 1996 after 34 years. She was very proud of her career. She also joined the Navy Reserve for 14 years until her health caused her to resign. She married Richard D. Daniell on February 14, 1983.

She is survived by her husband, Richard D. Daniell; brother and sister-in-law, Leland and Carmen Luebbe, Grand Island, Neb.; 2 step daughters, Jan Maschman, Welston, Okla., and Shari Burger, Lenox, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; 9 nieces & nephews; 23 great nieces and nephews; and 9 great-great nieces and nephews. She is preceeded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Lorraine Marsh and Margarette Eihusen and a brother Verne Luebbe.

She was not a mother, but she was motherly. She had a unique relationship with her nieces and nephews and they loved her dearly. Friendships were also important to her and she always kept track of the people she worked with over the years.

In celebration of her life an open house was held Friday, November 11, 2011 at Embassy Suites, 1040 'P' Street, Lincoln, Neb. from 12:30-3 p.m. Scotch will be involved. Memorials to American Lung Assn., Lincoln Children's Zoo, Humane Society, American Heart Assn. or your favorite charity. Condolences may be left at lincolnfh.com