Jeffrey Allan Ahlers, 49, of Sioux City IA

November 2, 2016 Leave a comment


Jeffrey Allan Ahlers, 49, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at his home. A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rosalie, NE. The burial will be in the Bancroft Cemetery in Bancroft, NE. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE.

Jeff was born in Omaha, NE on May 12, 1967 the son of Duane and Norma (Kinning) Ahlers. He graduated from Bancroft-Rosalie High School in 1985.  Following graduation he attended Nebraska Wesleyan University, where he earned his Bachelors of Science in Accounting. Jeff moved to California where he worked for the Department of Defense as an accountant.  Later spending two years at Johnston Atoll Island. He later returned home. For the past several years Jeff worked at Menards, Ace Hardware, and most recently at Lowes.

Jeff is survived by his mother, Norma (Boyd) Hightree of Pender, NE; sister, Jami (Richard) Mohl of Bancroft, NE; nephews, Stuart Mohl of Thorton, CO and Ryley Mohl of Bancroft, NE; step brother, Alan Hightree of Sioux Falls, SD; his father’s companion, Carmen Russman and her family; step nephews and nieces; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father Duane, his grandparents, step sister Lisa Gritten, uncle Don Kinning and a cousin Shelly Kinning.

Jeffrey Ahlers

Jeffrey Ahlers

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Janice F. Nuzum, 77, of Hooper NE

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Janice F. Nuzum, age 77, of Hooper, Nebraska passed away Monday October 31, 2016 at the Hooper Care Center.  Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Elim Lutheran Church at Swaburg.  The Rev. Judith Johnson will officiate.  Burial will be in the Baptist Cemetery south of Uehling.  Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel.  Memorials are suggested to the Hooper Care Center.  Online guestbook can be accessed at http://www.hooper-scribner.com.  Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Janice was born April 25, 1939 in Los Angeles, CA. to Willis and Ruth ‘Stewart’ Wheatley. The family moved back to Nebraska when she was 3 weeks old. She was raised in several different communities until settling down in Uehling. Janice graduated from Uehling High School in 1956 and enrolled in beauty school. She married Norman Petersen in 1958 and together they had 3 children. Janice operated a beauty salon for a few years, then was a stay at home mom until the early 1970’s when she went to work at Logan View High School. Janice married Hershel Nuzum on June 13, 1980. The coupled moved to western Nebraska for a short time, returning to live in Hooper. Janice worked at the Dodge County Courthouse as a custodian then for the Fremont Public Schools as a bus aid, retiring in 2014.

Janice had many hobbies, among them was collecting dolls and making clothes for them. She also loved crafts, antiques, quilting and was very involved with genealogy.

Survivors:

Husband – Hershel of Hooper

Daughter – Brenda (husband Gary) Wheeler of Hooper

Sons – Bradley (wife MaryAnn) Petersen of Herman

Barry Petersen of Uehling

Step-daughters – Cindy (husband Delwin) Gustafson of Waukee, IA.

Vicky Nuzum of Houston, TX.

Step-son – Rodney (wife Monique) Nuzum of Vancouver, WA.

Many grand and great grandchildren

Sister – Mona (husband Lyle) Thielfoldt of Mission, TX.

Brothers – Willis C. (wife Jean) Wheatley of Apache Junction, AZ.

Joe (wife Debbie) Wheatley of Allyn, WA.

Janice was preceded in death by a sister Betty Strand and brother Leo Wheatley.

Janice Nuzum

Janice Nuzum

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Marilyn Coates, 77, of Oakland NE

November 2, 2016 Leave a comment


Marilyn Coates, 77 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland.

Visitation will be held Sat., Nov. 5th from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Lyons. The Funeral Service begins at 4:00 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 5th at the church too.

Burial is in the Lyons Cemetery.

Memorials suggested to the family for future designation.

Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

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George Clifford Hawk, 89, of South Dakota

November 2, 2016 Leave a comment


George Clifford Hawk was born to Frank and Chlora (Bourne) Hawk June 18, 1927 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota. He passed away peacefully at his home October 30, 2016, at the age of 89 years.

George received his education in a one-room schoolhouse. When George turned 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy during the Second World War. He also served in Korea during the Korean War.

He became the proud father to five children; three daughters: Lynda Kay, Marcy and Kathleen Louise were born to his first marriage; daughter, Teresa Lynn and son, Andrew Dwayne were born to his second marriage with wife, Joanne Grace (Lovatt) Hawk. Joanne and his children are grateful for sharing his life – the life of a wonderful, caring man, who was gentle, kind and considerate.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, James Monroe, Bruce, Claude; four sisters, Ruth Quiram, Jean O’Neil, Lila Hawk, Zola Ashley.

Those left to cherish George’s memory include his wife, Joanne; his children, Lynda Kay (Bert) Peairs of CA, Marcy Hawk of PA, Kathleen Louise (Christopher) Faltys of NE, Teresa Lynn Hawk of NE, Andrew Dwayne Hawk of NE; brother, Max (Jane) Hawk of SD; sister, Audree (Duane) Edwards of SD; thirteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held Mon., Nov. 4th at 2:00 p.m. at the Tekmah Cemetery.

Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.

Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Goerge Hawk

Goerge Hawk

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Halloween on Oakland’s Main Street

November 1, 2016 Leave a comment


Oakland's Main Street was full of trick or treaters, stopping at businesses along the way to collect their goodies! All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Oakland’s Main Street was full of trick or treaters, stopping at businesses along the way to collect their goodies! All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Please Vote Denise Gilliland for Oakland City Council!

November 1, 2016 Leave a comment


Denise Gilliland, Oakland City Council member and President of the council.

Denise Gilliland, Oakland City Council member and President of the council.

Hello. I am Denise Gilliland. I am on the Oakland City Council, serving as Oakland City Council President. I have been honored to serve the citizens of Oakland, never taking it lightly and never missing a meeting. I work from my home on Main Street, allowing me to always be available anytime of the day or night. I would appreciate your vote in November so I can continue to serve Oakland, keeping Oakland moving forward!

I am happily married to Jeff Gilliland. We have two grown children, Justin Beck and Whitney (Tri) Tran, four grandchildren and one on the way! We adore and love each moment with them! Being a parent and grandparent is a blessing. I have lived in Oakland for over 30 years. I graduated from Oakland-Craig High School in 1981. I graduated in 2013 from Northeast Community College with an Associate of Arts Degree in Journalism. I am the Editor and Chief of my own newspaper blog.

Jeff and I attend the Fire and Rescue fundraisers, Swedish Festival, Party in the Park and all other fundraisers for Oakland. I volunteered to help at events too.

Being involved in the community and serving on the Oakland City Council has given me the experience needed to keep Oakland on the right path, moving forward!

Just a couple of the accomplishments of the city council since I have been on include the new bathhouse in the Oakland Park and the water/sewer project that is nearing completion.

Our city employees are also a reason Oakland runs so smoothly. They are a great group of people, working hard every day.

The Oakland City Council members work together, offering stability and continuity, much needed to keep Oakland thriving!

Why fix what isn’t broken?

I would appreciate your vote! Let’s Keep Oakland Thriving!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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