Carl Lloyd Persson, 86 of Oakland, NE

November 17, 2013 Leave a comment


Carl Lloyd Persson

Carl Lloyd Persson

CARL LLOYD PERSSONwas born December 4, 1926, on a farm south of Oakland, Nebraska to Andrew and Minnie (Anderson) Persson.  He passed away Friday, November 15, 2013, at Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland, at the age of 86 years.

Lloyd, a life-long resident of Oakland, graduated from Oakland High School in 1944.

Lloyd entered the U.S. Army in 1950 and served in Occupational Forces in Austria in 1952.

On April 10, 1959, Lloyd married Eunice Moseman in Oakland, where they made their home. They are the parents of three children, Carl, Joanie and Jim.

Lloyd was employed at the Oakland Post Office for 35 years, when he retired in 1989. He also worked at Nelson Ford garage and helped Delwin Swanson with seasonal farm work for 30 years.

Lloyd was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.

A man of friendly nature and quick puns, he regarded everyone he met on main street as a friend. In spite of poor vision, he enjoyed extending his hand while asking “Is that you?”

Lloyd’s passion was model railroading. He and Eunice hosted open houses for the public to come and see his train layout.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Howard and Don and sister, Marian Carson.

Survivors include his wife, Eunice of Oakland; son, Carl of Minneapolis, MN; daughter, Joanie (Stephen) Johnson of Minneapolis; son, Jim (Michelle) of Hopkinton, MA; five grandchildren, Ashley, Andrew and Alex Persson, Emmie and Alex Johnson.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 10:30 a.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.

BURIAL: Oakland Cemetery with Military Honors by Ryan VFW Post No. 5543 and American Legion Post No. 46

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Monday 5 – 8 p.m. with the Family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home in Oakland

MEMORIALS: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oakland

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.

pelan@pelanfuneralservices.com

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Carl Lloyd Persson, 86 of Oakland, NE

November 16, 2013 Leave a comment


CARL LLOYD PERSSON, 86 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Friday, November 15, 2013, at Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Oakland.

Carl Lloyd Persson

Carl Lloyd Persson

 

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Senator Brasch to Hold Town Hall Meeting

November 16, 2013 Leave a comment


For more information:  Joe Neuhaus                                               FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Office:  402-471-2728

Email:  jneuhaus@leg.ne.gov

 

SENATOR LYDIA BRASCH TO HOLD DISTRICT 16 TOWN HALL MEETINGS

Friday, November 22, 2013

District 16 State Senator Lydia Brasch will host town hall meetings to provide a legislative update, discuss legislation, and listen to the thoughts of citizens in Washington, Burt, and Cuming counties.  All meetings will take place Friday, November 22, 2013.  Senator Brasch is also extending invitations to state agency and federal field representatives to discuss new information and answer frequently asked questions by District 16 constituents.*  Senator Brasch looks forward to hearing from constituents and encourages all interested citizens to attend.

 

Washington County:

10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Blair City Hall, City Council Chambers

218 South 16th Street, Blair, NE

*Nebraska Department of Roads Project Manager, Rich Zelensky, will be in attendance to provide an update on highway improvement projects in the area.

 

Burt County:

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Burt County Courthouse Conference Room, 1st Floor

11 North 13th Street, Tekamah, NE

 

Cuming County:

4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

West Point Municipal Building, City Council Chamber

444 South Main Street, West Point, NE

 

 

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Harden, grandson of Lana Petersen of Good Points, stole the show at Ladies Night Out

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Harvest and Hay

November 15, 2013 1 Comment


Hay being baled and harvest of corn, 2 miles north of Oakland. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Hay being baled and harvest of corn, 2 miles north of Oakland. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Oakland Heights Chili Feed and Bake Sale

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Thank A Farmer

November 15, 2013 1 Comment


By Corey McCullock

Kat Country Hub Columnist

Living in Omaha now for almost four months, I am realizing how many people take the career of farming for granted.

Some people I talk to have no idea what a farm even looks like. That was when I realized that things might need to change. I’ve seen in movies where people would talk about the “flyover states” and all they would see was field after field of crops. What they don’t realize is that those crops lead way to everything else in our nation.

Without those crops cattle and other animals would have no feed, vehicles would have no ethanol or soy diesel and many food products in the market today would be impossible to make. So many people have no idea all the good that agriculture has on the nation. I believe that the agriculture industry in this nation is what drives our economy.

Think about the challenges that the world has to face.Will there be enough food to feed 9 billion people in the future? The answer rests in the fields full of crops and the fences full of animals This can be extended out of this nation to farmers all over the world. The work that they put in is hard and the days are long. I feel like they should be thanked for what they do. I’m not saying shake the hand and say thank you to every farmer, but every now and then just stop and talk to somebody in agriculture and understand what they do, not just for themselves, but for you. Your next meal could be thanks to the farmer in your town or area that you don’t even know exists.

Now I know that most farmers in my hometown of Lyons are known, but if there is anybody from a larger city reading this, take the time, it’ll be worth it.

Corey McCullock

Corey McCullock

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Caregiver Support Group Meeting

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The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, Nov. 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Barb Fancher, program coordinator from the Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging. The meetings are very informal; various topics are discussed and those who attend are encouraged to share their ups and downs of being a caregiver. If you are a caregiver and have never attended a meeting, please feel free to come and join us.

 

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Bancroft Senior Center News

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8ancroft Senior Center News

* The senior center provides Information and Assistance to any individual who is looking for services for themselves or another person 60 years and older, the center manager and/or center participant can provide information to individuals on services available within the community. We link individuals to the services and opportunities that are available within or beyond the community itself. We will then establish adequate follow-up procedures to see that their needs were met. For more information call 402-648-3387.

*If you are 60 years and older and need information on programs designed to help keep you in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648.

* We have the following medical equipment to loan out on an as need basis, wheel chair, bath seats, toilet seat riser and portable toilet chair, crutches or walker. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Nov 20: Melody chimes practice at 9:00.  Join us for coffee at 10:00. Join us in the afternoon to play cards or board games at 1:30.

Thurs. Nov 21: Pool at 9:30. Join us for Tai Chi at 9:30 and walking exercises at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. Nov. 22: Join us at 9:30 for the chair or FROG ex. class. Remember to sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30. Have you signed up for the dinner next Monday?

Mon. Nov.25: The noon meal is liver and onions or meatloaf dinner. Cards will be played at 1:30.

Tues. Nov. 26: Pool at 9:30.  Tai Chi Class at 9:30 and walking ex. class is at 10:00 Rita Brehmer will be at the center starting at 1:30 to help you with your Medicare prescription drug plan. Call and make an appointment.

Wed. Nov. 27: Melody chimes practice at 9:00.  Join us for coffee at 10:00. Come and play Wii bowling at 1:00 and play bingo at 2:00.

Nov. 28 &29: Center is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

 

 

 

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Viola “Toots” Small, 94 of Onawa, IA, Formerly of Decatur, NE

November 15, 2013 Leave a comment


Viola Small

Viola Small

VIOLA “TOOTS” SMALL, 94 years, of Onawa, Iowa, formerly of Decatur, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at the Elmwood Care Center in Onawa.

Viola (Lunz) Small was born February 7, 1919, in Thawville, Illinois, to August and Emma (Fuoss) Lunz. She entered into rest surrounded by her family Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at Elmwood Care Centre in Onawa, Iowa, at the age of 94 years.

Viola was working as a nurse aide on the pediatric floor of the Lutheran hospital in Sioux City, Iowa, when she was introduced to Walter W. Small Jr. by his sister, Helen. They were married August 14, 1955, in Martinsburg, Nebraska, and made their home on a farm near Decatur.  Viola raised Walter’s two young boys and helped on the farm beside her husband until they retired.

In their later years, they enjoyed going to Florida for the winter.  Viola loved to fish and often told her family she was a better fisherman than her husband. She loved her garden and taking long walks.

Viola was a devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Decatur and served as president of the Ladies Aid for many years.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; brothers, George, Chester, Will, Lee, and Cliff; sisters, Irene and Margaret; stepson, John Small.

Viola is survived by her husband of 58 years Walter W. Small Jr. of Onawa, sister, Dorothy Strong of Bronson, IA, four sisters-in-law, Helen Gatewood of South Sioux City, NE, Jane Lunz of Newcastle, NE, Bernice Lunz of Ponca, NE, Millie Lunz of Amarillo, TX ,  a stepson and two daughters-in-laws, Dan and Konnie Small of Decatur, NE, June Small of Sioux City, IA: 4 grandchildren;  6 step grandchildren;  19 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, November 18, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Decatur.

VISITATION: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 4 – 7 p.m. with the family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah. Visitation Monday will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur

MEMORIALS: Trinity Lutheran Church, Decatur.

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.

pelan@pelanfuneralservices.com

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