Robert Mussack age 64


ROBERT MUSSACK, 64 years, passed away Friday, January 2, 2015, at CHI Health Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

Jack Renault Nielsen, 90, of Lyons NE


JACK RENAULT NIELSEN, 90 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015, at Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland, Nebraska.

Jack was born November 10, 1924 near Cozad, Nebraska, to Peter and Andrea (Jensen) Nielsen. The fourth of six children, he moved to Bancroft at a young age, and then on to Burt County for the remainder of his life.

He served in the Army in occupied Japan, as the war had ended while he was shipping out.

He met his wife, as she was the teacher at Moore School, and boarded with the Nielsens. They were married August 9, 1949. To this union were born three sons, John Richard in 1952, Mark Leslie in 1954 and Michael Christian in 1958. Jack adopted Betty’s daughter Jerrianne. Son Mark passed in 1956, Michael passed in 1971, and John in 2013.

Jack and Betty celebrated their 60th anniversary in August 2009.

Jack was very fond of farming and raising livestock. He loved life on the farm. He enjoyed polka music. He and Betty enjoyed square dancing, even in Hawaii, that was a special trip.

He and Betty moved to Lyons in 1983. He was recognized as he went for his daily drive in his red pickup. Jack always enjoyed visiting and learning.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty; three sons; two sisters; three brothers.

He leaves to mourn, daughter, Jerri (Milt) Schreiner of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Mark Booth, of Omaha,  Rachael Nielsen, of Gillette, WY, Jamie Nielsen, of Whitney, NE; three step-grandchildren, Julie (Joe) Wynn, of Omaha, Shannon Barron, of Hay Springs, NE, Kelly Turnbull, of Houston, TX; two great grandchildren, Alayna and Jack Rudloff.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, January 5, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lyons.

VISITATION: Sunday, 5-8 p.m. with family receiving friends, at Pelan Funeral Services, Lyons. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service at the church.

BURIAL WITH MILITARY HONORS: Lyons Cemetery with Military Honors by Robert Klase VFW Post No. 7998 and Harvey Lenig American Legion Post No. 83 of Lyons.

MEMORIALS: to the family.

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

Jack Nielsen

Jack Nielsen

July 3rd Party in the Park Huge Success


July 3rd Party in the Park was a huge success in 2014. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

July 3rd Party in the Park was a huge success in 2014. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Oakland Mercy Hospital Updates Facility in 2014


Oakland Mercy Hospital did some remodeling and updating in 2014. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Oakland Mercy Hospital did some remodeling and updating in 2014. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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2014 Storm Floods Oakland’s Park and Bell Creek Overflows


A strong summer 2014 storm left the Oakland Park flooded, but not for long. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

A strong summer 2014 storm left the Oakland Park and Bell Creek flooded, but not for long. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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June 2014 Storms Do Extensive Damage in Craig and Uehling


Storms damaged many homes and businesses in Craig and Uehling in June of 2014. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Storms damaged many homes and businesses in Craig and Uehling in June of 2014. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Happenings at Oakland Heights


Oakland Heights News

By Nancy Silvey Activity Director

It feels like winter has arrived this week and we also will be bringing in a New Year on Thursday. Next week on Monday January 5th at 2:30 pm is our monthly Volunteer Executive meeting, on Tuesday January 6th we have a special treat, Michelle Roscoe and her Children will be here to sing and play the piano at 2:30 pm. On Thursday January 8th Charlie Davis will be here to play the Harmonica at 2:30 pm.

Church Service for Sunday January 4th at 2:30 pm will be given by the St. John Lutheran Church with refreshments served afterwards. On Wednesday January 7th there will be communion with Pastor Hoden at 1:00 pm.

Activities for the week of January 5th to January 10th are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Sing A Long, Bingo w/WOW, Show and Share, Bible fellowship, Crafty cooking, Friday Bingo, Let’s Play Ball, Saturday morning movie, and Lawrence Welk.

Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Betty Hanna, Mary Donovan, Dani Moseman, Anne Anderson, Patty Miller,   and Sly Rouse.

Guest signing in last week was: Jim and Jo Johnson here to see Dale and Jeanette Johnson. Chuck and Celia Neitzke to see Wilma Neitzke.   Ron, Mary, Brendan Plageman, Nate and Amanda Tanner and Tom Larson to see Dorothy Larson. Also up visiting were Mary Beth and Chuck Waggoner.

 

 

 

 

 

Reflecting Back: 2014 Memorial Day Celebration in Lyons


Memorial Day Celebration in Lyons, 2014. All pictures credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, kat Country Hub.

Memorial Day Celebration in Lyons, 2014. All pictures credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, kat Country Hub.

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Jack R. Nielsen, 90, of Lyons NE


JACK R. NIELSEN, 90 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015, at Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, January 5, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lyons.

VISITATION: Sunday, 5-8 p.m. with family receiving friends, at Pelan Funeral Services, Lyons. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service at the church.

BURIAL WITH MILITARY HONORS: Lyons Cemetery with Military Honors by Robert Klase VFW Post No. 7998 and Harvey Lenig American Legion Post No. 83 of Lyons.

MEMORIALS: to the family.

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