Village of Decatur Meeting Minutes

April 15, 2015 Leave a comment


Village Board of Decatur Regular Meeting
April 9, 2015
4:30P.M.
The Board of the Village of Decatur met in regular session at 4:30 P.M. at the City Hall on April 9, 2015. Visitors signing in were Carol Kellogg, Dale Wolf, Matt Connealy, Linda Dunning, James Phelps, and Sherri Huffman not signing in was Joe Zink
1)         The meeting was called to order by Chairman Loretta Kellogg.
Roll Call: Bolln-here, Kellogg-here, Richards-here, Tolby-here, Wolf-here.
2)         Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting were received:
Roll Call: Bolln-Yes, Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes.
3)         Approval and/or corrections and suspended reading of the previous month’s minutes.

Correction: None to report
Roll Call: Bolln-yes, Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes.

4)         EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING MEETING:
            All present
5)         REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND OR COMMITTEES
1) Police Monthly Report-Kellogg reported that she was in contact with a female who applied for the police position but this individual really doesn’t want to move to the community. There is another application that Kellogg will be reviewing, a gentleman from Omaha and she will be in contact with him. Wolf stated that she had been in contact with a Burt County official and they would like us to get someone as soon as possible or he will get someone and there will be a charge to the community. Bolln stated that there needs to be something done with the dogs running around and stated as police commissioner Kellogg is responsible for this matter. Kellogg stated she will contact the owners.

2) Lights Monthly Report- Wolf reported everything is fine.
3) Water & Sewer Monthly Report- Richards reported that there were a couple of sewer leaks and they have been cleared up. Roto-Rooter was called in for the one up at the north end.
4) Parks Monthly Report – Tolby reported that she saw campers over the weekend and the Clerk stated that those will be reported on April’s report in May. The water is turned on and the park is ready for campers. Kellogg report that a sign is needed at north park stating no off road driving.
5) Streets Monthly Report –   Bolln reported that there are issues with streets that the frost has thawed and that they will be addressed. The cold mix has been delivered.

  1. A) Speed bump by Broadway Bridge- Bolln stated he thought there was no need. If there is a police presence the speeding will stop. Kellogg brought up that are semis going across the bridge and that the signs are confusing. She suggested that we remove the weight sign there. Bolln stated that we will table the issue until next month and review the signs.
    6) Recycling- Kellogg asked if the recycling center was making any money. Clerk reported that it is costing us 1637.81 to have the recycling center. Last year we had $362. in income. Richards would like to look into this he thinks more has been made. The clerk will look into this matter. Kellogg stated that we will continue the recycling as is for now. Richards stated that we have lots of volunteers that help out and that it is used by the community. Wolf had the idea that if we target the recycling to support something in the community it would bring in a lot more knowing they are supporting something in the community.

6)         OLD BUSINESS
           1) Results from the Community Survey’s- Kellogg reported that of the 92 survey’s the majority were not interested in saving the toll booth and that the state will be coming in to tear down the toll booth mid to end of summer. Other concerns were street repairs, cleaning up the old houses and yards, policing, over staffing of hours for employees, and employee’s insurance. She has them compiled and we need to take each concern into consideration. This will take awhile. A little bit each time we’ll have to go over those. We have a handle on a couple of these issues, street repairs will be done when weather is nice.

2) Clean-up day provider- Clerk stated that she has done a comparison and it would be cheaper to go with Carrier Container Company out of Onawa. They will be here to remove the containers the day of the cleanup, May 16th.

Kellogg made a motion that we use Carrier Container Company for the cleanup day Richards seconded. Roll call- Tolby-yes, Bolln-yes, Wolf-yes, Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes.

3) James Phelps- Road weight restriction- Phelps asked the board if any decision has been made on the road limit. Richards stated that the city would have to have a resolution passed to post a sign stating weight restrictions and that would need to be typed up by our attorney. Phelps asked how long this would take. Richards stated possibly 2 months. Bolln will oversee.

7)         NEW BUSINESS
           1) Resolution #142- Participation in Papio- Missouri River NRD Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Richards introduced Resolution #142- Participation in Papio- Missouri River NRD Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Kellogg asked the clerk to read Resolution #142 Participation in Papio- Missouri River NRD Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Clerk Read Resolution #142- in Papio- Missouri River NRD Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.

RESOLUTION #142 FOR PARTICIPATION IN PAPIO-MISSOURI RIVER NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT MULTIHAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.

Whereas, a Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies the vulnerability of public bodies to natural and man-made hazards and the measures that can be implemented to reduce or eliminate vulnerability exposure, and

Whereas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) now requires that a public entity must have a current Hazard Mitigation Plan in place before they are eligible for Federal funding for hazard mitigation project and mitigation efforts resulting from natural disasters, and

Whereas, the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resource District is proposing to serve as the coordinating agency for the development of multi-jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan for a six-county area including Burt, Dakota, Douglas, Sarpy, Thurston, and Washington Counties and all associated local governmental entities,

THEREFORE, Be it resolved the Village of Decatur, through Peggy Smith hereby approves and participation in the proposed Hazard Mitigation Planning process described above, and pledges to attend required meeting and participate in those activities necessary to complete an effective plan for the public we serve.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this resolution was approved and executed this 9th day of April, 2015

Richards moved that Resolution #142- in Papio- Missouri River NRD Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Bolln seconded motion

Roll call- Kellogg-yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes, Richards-yes, Bolln-yes

Loretta Kellogg-Chairman

ATTEST: Ann Chytka-Village Clerk

2) Village phone bills AT&T and NNTC- Lowering the cost. Clerk reported that by dropping AT&T and going with a bundle from NNTC that would lower the Village’s phone bill. Kellogg made a motion to drop AT&T as long distance carrier and go with NNTC. Seconded by Wolf. Roll Call- Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Bolln-yes, Kellogg-yes, Wolf- yes. Wolf thanked Ann for finding the savings.

3) Future of Decatur would like to discuss ideas on cleaning up the abandoned business property on the west side of Broadway, two doors down from the bank. Considering giving a financial grant to help toward the funding of the clean-up. Judy Connealy

Linda Dunning came in front of the board stating that the Future of Decatur has a $3000.00 grant that the Village could apply for to help clean up the property on Broadway if we get the ok from the owner. Kellogg stated that we would need to send a letter to the owner. And possibly have her sign an agreement. Richards stated that whoever goes in to clean up must have insurance. Kellogg stated the first step is the letter and the second step we may need a lawyer to be involved.

4)Permission to serve alcohol at Wedding Reception May 2nd for Sherri Huffman’s daughter. Bolln motioned that alcohol may be served at the wedding reception May 2nd. Seconded by Kellogg. Roll call- Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Wolf-yes, Bolln-yes, Kellogg-yes.

5)Bailey- Community Project. Bailey Beaumont not present, Kellogg reported that Bailey has started cleanup of the basket ball and tennis court on 12th street for a school project.

6) Gas Cards- 17 Shell Fleet cards are accounted for and will be destroyed.

7) Propane (use pre-paid or pay cash) Wolf made a motion that we pay cash for the April’s delivery of propane seconded by Kellogg, Roll call- Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Bolln-yes, wolf-yes, Kellogg-yes.

8) Carol Kellogg & Matt Connealy- Sears Cash Flow

Carol Kellogg came in front of the board with reports from the Sears Center. She asked the board to approve the new budget which includes raising the rent at the Sears Center and raising the cost of Bulldog fitness membership rates. And having the Foundation Pay the Simplex/Grinnell/ Sprinkler cost, the phone and internet cost. Also have the Senior Citizens pay for the kitchen hood inspections. Kellogg also asked for permission to run a promotion in May for the Bulldog Fitness. During the month of May memberships will be given a discount on monthly and yearly dues. Wolf made a motion to approve the Sears Budget and the Promotion in May seconded by Kellogg. Roll call Tolby-yes, Richards, Yes, Bolln-yes, Wolf-Yes, Kellogg-Yes.

9) Linda Dunning- Permission for liquor license for River Front Days. Linda Dunning came in front of the board Bolln made a motion to approve the liquor license for the Community Club at River Front days Friday night dance, Saturday BBQ, and Sunday breakfast. Kellogg Seconded.

Roll call- Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Wolf-yes, Bolln-yes, Kellogg

Kellogg made a motion to allow the Community Club to hold their Friday night dance at City Hall if it is raining out. Seconded by Bolln. Roll call, Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Wolf-yes, Kellogg-yes, Bolln-yes

Wolf made a motion to allow the Community Club to have fireworks Saturday night at Beck Park during River Front Days. Kellogg seconded. Roll call- Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Bolln-yes, Wolf-yes, Kellogg-yes.
8)         CORRESPONDENCE

1) Loretta designated Wolf as the Board’s Community Liaison worker.

9)     APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS OF THE CLAIMS:
                        1) Claims preapproved by Wolf and Tolby
2) Motion to Approve the Claims as Submitted-Richards 2nd Bolln. Roll Call: Kellogg- yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes, Richards-yes, Bolln-yes
Are there any questions from the audience? None
10)       MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING           Richards 2nd Kellogg

ADJOURNMENT TIME 5:30 P.M.

 

 

 

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Loretta Kellogg, Chairman

 

 

 

______________________________

Ann Chytka, Village Clerk

 

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The 23rd Annual Oakland Women’s Club Salad Supper

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A Minute With the Mayor

April 14, 2015 Leave a comment


Looks like spring has sprung! The days are nicer than not anymore, the grass has turned green and the buds on the trees are falling in droves with every thunderstorm we have.   In my opinion, spring is the best time of the year; a time of renewal, new growth and a sense that life is going to just be better all around. The city feels the same way. The new pool will be opening its doors soon marking new beginnings for a new generation of swimmers in Lyons. There is going to be some touch-up work done down there between now and when it opens but it will be ready to go the end of May. We still need a few more lifeguards so if you are interested or know someone who is, please apply at the city office. We will be having a ribbon cutting ceremony in May. Be watching the papers for that!

As we talk about renewal of life that spring brings us, the community center is almost ready to come out of its cocoon and be the beautiful butterfly we all envisioned almost a year ago. It certainly is in a transformative state. We have experienced some delays but we continue to make progress. I’m not yet prepared to say when the project will be completed, but we are seeing light at the end of the tunnel.   Please bear with us a little longer. As I’ve told you before – it will be worth the wait.

The last two meetings have been dominated by the community center project but others items of interest also came up. We have been finalizing the paperwork for receiving our new recycling baler for plastics we received from NDEQ. We received a grant in the amount of $75,670 towards the baler. Our out-of-pocket cost to the city is roughly $10,000 or less than one-eighth the cost of the $86,000 piece of equipment. You can’t go wrong doing that kind of math! This will really help us improve our capacity for taking in plastic. It’s a win-win all the way around. The new grinder for the sewer plant was ordered. The old one shelled out and needed to be replaced. We have resealed the water filters down at the water plant. We have also completed the campground electric project just in time for camping season. The RV parking has received an electrical up-grade to accommodate larger campers. The city has also sent out condemnation letters to properties around town to those property owners whose properties require major work or are no longer fit as dwelling places. The council also gave the go ahead to order parking stops for the east side of the community center in front of the big windows. Never can be too careful these days!

Waste Connections has increased its monthly garbage fee by $105 per month. This increase will more than likely be passed on to all of us. The city also renewed our contract with Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) for some of our electric service through 2050. They deal in 30 year chunks. They’ve always provided us safe, reliable electric power so it was easy to renew the contract. NPPD supplies the bulk of our electric power but WAPA pulls a lot of their electric supply from hydro-electric sources. As the city wraps up the community center project,

Mayor Andy Fuston

Mayor Andy Fuston

we are turning our attention to another big project. This is the street lighting for downtown. We have contracted with Engineering Professional Services out of West Point to help us determine exactly what we need to do with our outdated street lights and electrical service to those lights. The scope of the project will also extend to the sidewalks and some sewer concerns. We need this information to apply for another grant that would help cover some of the cost of the project. This project and its scope may or may not happen depending on the grant outcome. We just know it is an issue that needs to be addressed. There will be more to come as we get further along into this process.

Okay, I think that’s all the updates I have to tell you about. Graduation and the end of the school year are just around the corner. Get those flowers and gardens planted. Just enjoy the nice weather. Have a great rest of the month and we’ll talk again soon.

 

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Vesta Brondum, 87, of Pender NE

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Vesta Brondum, 87, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Monday, April 13, 2015 at Legacy Garden Living Center in Pender.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2015 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender, with Pastor Miles Ruch officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Pender.

Memorial are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender.

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Emily Martha (Oltmans) Mackey, 70, of Decatur NE

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The victory day for Emily Martha (Oltmans) Mackey, 70, of Decatur, NE was on Friday, April 10, 2015 at her home in Decatur, NE.
Emily was born August 29, 1944 to William and Mabel (Stevens) Oltmans in Beatrice, NE.  The ninth of 12 children. Emily graduated from Filley High School and received an associate degree in elementary education from Fairbury Junior College, an associate degree in alcohol and drug abuse counseling from Metro Tech in Omaha and a Master’s Degree in mental health agency counseling from University of Nebraska at Omaha.  She is also an ordained minister with Impact Ministries International.
Emily was united in marriage to Pete Mackey on March 12, 1988 at Word of Life Church in Sioux City, IA.    She is survived by her husband Pete, stepson Travis and wife Sabra, their children Katia, Megan, Grace, Olivia and Isaac; stepdaughter Heidi and husband Mark Trelz, their children Madeline and Max; sister-in-law Violet Mackey;  sisters: Alice Knox and Jan Oltmans; brothers: Louis and wife Eunice; Clarence and wife Henrietta; Melvin and wife Connie; Arnold and wife Marcia; brother-in-law Marvin Bartels and sisters-in-law Carol Oltmans and Elda Oltmans; 33 nieces and nephews and numerous great and great, great nieces and nephews.
Emily is preceded in death by her parents William and Mabel (Stevens) Oltmans, sisters: Lenora Bartels and Frieda Oltmans; brothers: Delmar, Harlen and Ernest; Mother-in-law Angie Mackey, sister-in-law Elaine Oltmans and brothers-in-law Ivan Knox and Richard Mackey.
A funeral service will be held at the Decatur City Hall on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service.  There will be a viewing at Fox Funeral Home at 1116 North 19th Street, Beatrice, NE on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and a memorial service at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Beatrice on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will be at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery.  Casket bearers will be Dennis Bartels, Kenneth Bartels, Keith Oltmans, William Oltmans, Randal Knox and David Oltmans.
Memorials will be to the family and messages of condolence may be sent to Pete at Box 76, Decatur, NE  68020.

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

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Emily Mackey

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Cougars Face Tough Competition at Tiger-Cadet Meet

April 14, 2015 Leave a comment


By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor

The Tiger-Cadet Track Meet gave the Cougar athletes some tough competition in the ten team meet.  Wahoo and Arlington won the girls and boys divisions respectively.  The Northeast boys racked up 24 points for an eighth place finish.  The Lady Cougars placed ninth with 15 points.

 

Jon Christiansen got his first gold medal in the triple jump. The sophomore took the title with a 41foot 7 inch leap.

 

Chevy Henneman placed second in the 400M dash.  He had P.R. with his time of 54.56.  He was .65 seconds ahead of third place.

 

Darcey Simonsen  took the bronze in the discus throw.  Her best mark was 113 feet 8 inches.  She was the top finisher for Northeast in the sot put, but finished out of the medals with a 32 foot 1 inch put.

 

Freshman Sophia Henneman was in the thick of it in a four competitor sprint to the finish in the 1600M run.  She came in third, one second behind first place.

 

Dylan Hardeman placed fifth in the 800M run with a time of 2:16.3.

 

The girls got six place finishes from Brianne Haskell and Cierra French.  Brianne ran 1:07. 7 in the 400M dash.  Cierra sprinted a 14.31 100M.  Natalie Castle-Gosch had a career best 13:55.7 in the 3200M run. She also finished sixth.

 

The boys capped of their scoring with a fourth place finish in the 4×400 relay.  Team members were Jon Christiansen, Dylan Hardeman, Chevy Henneman, and Benny Estrada.  Their time was 3:50.9.

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Lavonne Cecile Yanke, 76, of Decatur NE

April 13, 2015 Leave a comment


Lavonne Cecile Yanke was born to Harold and Edna (Olson) Swanson on September 24, 1938 in Omaha, Nebraska. She passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Casa de Paz Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Lavonne attended the Deman Country School, graduating from Decatur High School in 1956. In January 1968, she married Henry (Hank) Arnold. To this union was born a son, Calvin Henry. She married Dale Yanke in 1991.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Harold Jr.

She is survived by son, Calvin (Trish) of Brunswick, NE; grandson, Dylan Arnold of Brunswick; three sisters, Mary Ann Bacon of Lyons, NE, Donna (Rex) Preston of Lyons, Anita Faye of Decatur, NE; one brother, Elmer James of Decatur; many nieces and nephews.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 10:00 am at Uehling Cemetery, Uehling, Nebraska.

NO VISITATION

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.

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Lavonne Yanke

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Market Report

April 13, 2015 Leave a comment


Market News

Dow +3.21
S&P -.05
Nasdaq +16.35

Crude remains below $52 a barrel but the US Dollar jumped over 100 again this morning and grain is feeling it. With a lot of short positions in the dollar a short covering rally could potentially push it even higher.

U.S. stocks rose slightly on this morning, continuing to advance after two consecutive weeks of gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 32 points, or 0.2%, to 18090 and the S&P 500 index gained 3.4 points, or 0.2%, to 2105.  The Nasdaq Composite rose 22 points, or 0.4%, to 5018, climbing back above 5000 for the first time in nearly three weeks.

Apple Watch: As an Apple fan, the watch has me intrigued, and the release to pre-order was last week.  According to USA Today, Nearly 1 million people placed an order for an Apple Watch on the first day it was available, with most going for the cheapest model, a shopping research firm estimated.

Slice Intelligence said e-receipt data from 9,080 online shoppers indicate 957,000 people in the U.S. pre-ordered the smartwatch on Friday. On average, they ordered more than 1 watch (1.3), spending an average $503.83 a watch. An estimated 62% purchased the less-expensive Sport model.  More including a video here: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/04/13/apple-watch-pre-orders-estimate/25696385/

Grain Markets:

Markets 11:18am
Corn -4 @ 3.73
Beans -2 @ 9.49 ½

The market opened this morning with a negative tone, with corn down and beans slightly up but moving quickly into negative territory.  KC Wheat is taking a pounding this morning down 27.  Continued strength in the U.S. Dollar could potentially reduce export demand significantly, especially as other countries’ currencies decline.

Corn: Corn feeling the pressure from wheat, corn trade seems a bit more uncertain lately with lack of news.  The bulls waiting for weather news and the bears talking of a good supply.  The only real news was the last USDA report which recently raised global ending stocks by 3.2 million metric tons.  It’s also a consideration that many farmers still have a substantial amount of crop still in the bin waiting for an opportunity to cash in on a rally.  The funds continue to add short positions driving down corn, however, at some point these shorts will have to cover and cause a short covering rally.  This could be an opportunity for area producers.  Finally, the first USDA planting progress report will be today at 3:00pm.

Beans: Beans may be finding some support from oil this morning, but grain remain soft.  Last week beans fell over .30 and the speculators are short.  The bearish attitude comes from strength in the dollar threatening future exports, meals prices under pressure and crush margins being down.  The market tone on beans remains negative for now.  Many keep an eye on South American harvest with Brazil nearing the end at 85%, and Argentina talking about record yields in areas now 25% harvested.

For Fun:

Dangerous Toys

Jarts Lawn Darts – I remember as a kid chucking these aerodynamic darts with metal tips and watching the soar into the sky trying to put them into the circle on the ground….you know….the one the other team is standing right next to!  As one of my buddy’s notices its coming right at him and dives out of the way laughing at the near miss as the dart “thumps” sticking into the ground 2 feet away.  It’s not like I was a little guy, and my big looping under armed throws were not exactly coordinated, and that dart would fly 30 feet straight up in the air sometimes even landing behind me, come on guys, how high can you get it!  Banned!  What the heck is wrong with people!  I am still alive…..  Looking back what the heck was wrong with us, our parents didn’t seem worried.  But as a parent, I now have visions of dart poked into my kid’s brain because he took a lawn dart to the head and would never dream of buying a set.

Creepy Crawlers – Goo that you put into a small oven to make plastic bugs, basically napalm. Let’s dream up a toy for children, shall we? Let’s start with plastic goop the consistency of syrup and add an electric-powered mold that heats to 300 degrees.  Giving off potentially deadly fumes right at the dining room table!  I loved this thing!  The goop never lasted long enough and the burn blisters hurt, but I knew it was hot, and knew I could burn myself.  Which is key to teaching kids to use some common sense….since everything in this world is not safe.  I actually found one of these things for my kids and we had blast making our own bugs. (The girl’s version – Easy Bake Oven)

Slip N Slide – A 16 foot sheet of plastic with an inflatable stop at the end, turns out larger folks (adults, teens) have a little more momentum and the abrupt stop at the end caused permanent spine injuries for some.  I have found by arching your back you simply sail right over the stop and onto the grass.  You got to plan these things out….I still love our slip n slide.

WARNING – These toys are dangerous, follow all instructions provided by manufacturer and do not try this at home.  The above was done by a trained professional.

 

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Alice Ann Doss, 87, formerly of Bartlesville OK and Bancroft NE

April 13, 2015 Leave a comment


Alice Ann Doss, age 87, formerly of Bartlesville, Oklahoma & Bancroft, Nebraska passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 at the Sterling House Assisted Living Community in Enid, Oklahoma.  Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery.   Memorial services will follow at 11 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Visitation will be at Stumpff Funeral Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma will be held Monday, April 13th, from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.   Memorials can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church 3700 Woodland Rd, Bartlesville, OK 74006 or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 1626 E Broadway Ave, Enid, OK 73701.  Friends may sign the online guest book and leave condolences at http://www.stumpff.org.  Funeral services are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory, Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Alice Ann (Kirchenwitz) Doss was born January 21, 1928 in Bancroft, NE to Paul Kirchenwitz and Bertha Altemeister Kirchenwitz. She attended elementary school at District 50 in rural Nebraska and Zion Lutheran School. She was confirmed April 6, 1941 at Zion Lutheran Church near Bancroft, NE and graduated from Bancroft High School in the class of 1945. She completed Commercial Extension Business School in Omaha in 1946. She met Richard Doss while working at the Merchant Biscuit Company in Omaha, NE, where she was a secretary and he rolled dough. They were married at the First Lutheran Church in Omaha on May 27, 1949.

Richard and Alice moved to Bartlesville in 1952 where Richard had accepted a job with Phillips 66, and Alice was a homemaker. They were members of Redeemer Lutheran Church, where Alice was active in LWML, taught Sunday School, and could usually be found working in the kitchen during church dinners or wedding receptions.

Richard and Alice raised three sons, Robert, Michael, and James, and Alice served as a Boy Scout den-mother for several years. Later, when they had a daughter, Kathryn, Alice again volunteered as a Girl Scout Brownie and 4-H leader. Alice also enjoyed playing in bridge club, her ladies Circle bible study, golfing in the Adams Ladies’ Golf League, the Rambling Rose Club, and Red Hat/Purple Shirt ladies’ group. She was talented at crocheting and gardening, and especially loved growing roses.

Alice loved to travel, and she and Richard took several trips both overseas and within the United States. After Richards’ retirement from Phillips 66, they enjoyed spending their summers in Colorado in their fifth wheel camper. They celebrated their 50thwedding anniversary by hosting a reunion with their children and grandchildren in Colorado Springs in 2009. Even after Richard’s death in 2002, Alice was able to take trips with the Gold Club in Bartlesville.

Alice moved to Enid in 2010, where she lived at the Sterling House Assisted Living Community. Alice attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church after moving to Enid.

The family would like to thank the kind staff of the Sterling House in Enid and Hospice Circle of Love for their compassionate and loving care for Alice, as well as the special friends at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church who provided transportation and assistance at church, making it possible for her to attend church even as her mobility declined.

Alice is survived by one sister, Hazel Winchell of Omaha, NE; four children, Robert and his wife Carey of Lexington, KY; Michael and his wife Phoebe of Fort Worth, TX; James and his wife Judy of Cleveland, TX; and Kathryn and her husband Bobby of Enid, OK. Alice also has 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren plus one more on the way. Alice is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Bertha Kirchenwitz, her husband, Richard Doss and her daughter-in-law, Connie Doss.

 

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Luella M. (Paulsen) Kay, 83, of Wakefield NE

April 13, 2015 Leave a comment


Luella M. (Paulsen) Kay, 83, of Wakefield, NE, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 at the Wakefield Health Care Center in Wakefield. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Pastor William Bertrand officiating. Visitation will be Monday, April 13, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Bressler-Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield. Burial will be in the Wakefield Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.

Luella was born October 9, 1931 to Fred and Esther (Jepsen) Paulsen on a farm in Thurston County, NE. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1949. On November 10, 1951, Luella was united in marriage to Milford Kay. The couple had two children Gregory and Steven. Luella worked at the phone company in Wakefield before working at Waldbaum’s and for many years in the Wakefield High School. In her later years, she worked at Sidelines Restaurant in Wakefield. Luella enjoyed being outside camping, fishing, and gardening.

Luella is survived by her sons, Steve (Donna) Kay of South Sioux City, NE, Greg (Pamela) Kay of Fort, Dodge, IA; grandchildren, Brett Kay, Josh Kay, Stephanie (JJ) Livingston; and two great grandchildren, Jessie Heckens, and Jayden Livingston, and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Milford on March 3, 2004; brother, Don Paulsen; and sister, Delores Barge.

Luella Kay

Luella Kay

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