Eugene John “Geno” Herbert, 72, of Tekamah NE

September 14, 2014 Leave a comment


EUGENE JOHN “GENO” HEBERT, 72 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, September 13, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Tekamah.

MILITARY HONORS: VFW Bataan Post No. 3304 and American Legion LaFrenz Post No. 15

NO VISITATION

MEMORIALS: Donor’s Choice

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Ludmila “Lu” Sabacky, 100, of Pender NE

September 14, 2014 Leave a comment


Ludmila “Lu” Sabacky, 100, of Pender, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, NE. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at John Huss Presbyterian Church in Thurston, NE; Pastor Charity Potter will be officiating. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2014 and goes until the start of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home of Pender, NE.

Ludmila was born December 20, 1913 to Frank Sr. and Mary (Pallas) Sabacky, in Emerson, NE. She attended District 15 Country School in rural Emerson and graduated from Emerson High School in Emerson, NE. She attended Wayne State College in Wayne, NE for two summers.

Ludmila was a country school teacher for 8 years. Ludmila then went on to work at Buis Memorial Hospital in Pender, and finally worked at the Pender clinic for 25 years. She was a faithful member of John Huss Presbyterian Church in Thurston, NE. She was the treasurer for 30 years, as well as a Sunday school teacher, elder, member of the choir and a confirmation teacher with her biggest class being in 1938 with 23 members. Ludmila also played the pump organ at church. She loved traveling all over the country, sampling as much chocolate and ice cream as she could. She also cared for her sister and mother in their declining years.

Ludmila is survived by her nieces and nephews; Mark and Betty Lou McDonald of Winfield, AL, Kenneth and Cheryl Sabacky of Emporia, KS, Joe and Jeanette Schwarz of Houston, TX, Tom and Ruth Anderson of Bojath, TX, Robert Sabacky of Lincoln, NE, Bruce Sabacky of Reno, NV, Richard Sabacky of Coon Rapids, MN, Ronald Sabacky of Blaine, MN, Alvin and Josephine (Jody) Dornath of Humboldt, IA, Richard and Evelyn Zanders of Bismark, IL, Robin and Julie Dolezal of Hutchinson, MN, Dean Sabacky of Hutchinson, MN, Randy and Diane Wischmann of Dassel, MN, and M. Jerome and Jane Sabacky of Ballwin, MO, and many friends.

Ludmila is preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Ted, Milton, Joe, Jerome, Emil, and Frank, and sister; Mary Kovar.

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Helen (Kolar) Svoboda, 98, of Holdrege NE Formerly of Tekamah NE

September 13, 2014 Leave a comment


HELEN (KOLAR) SVOBODA, 98 years of age, of Holdrege, Nebraska, formerly of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014, at the Holdrege Memorial Homes.

She was born May 2, 1916, in Omaha, Nebraska, the second of three children born to Frank and Anna (Musil) Kolar. She received her education in Omaha, graduating from Omaha South High School with the class of 1933. After high school, Helen was employed by the Moore family in Omaha as a live-in nanny and house keeper for eight years.

In June of 1939, Helen was united in marriage to Joe Karlik. The couple made their home in Omaha. Joe passed away within a year after their marriage after contracting Tuberculosis. Following the death of her husband, Helen returned to school and received her Secretarial Associates Degree.

On March 6, 1943, Helen was united in marriage to Reuben E. Svoboda at Omaha and to this union five children were born: Rosemarie, Judith, Helen, Martha and Frank. The family made their home in Burt County, Nebraska, near Tekamah, where Helen was a devoted homemaker and farm wife, helping on the farm wherever needed. Helen was active in her children’s lives, and devoted to the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah since 1948. She served as the church organist for many years, playing at Sunday services, as well as weddings and funerals. Helen was also active with the church women’s groups, served as an Elder, taught Sunday school, vacation bible school and youth group. She enjoyed many friendships through the years, being a member of the neighborhood club, Lower Arizona Kingsington Club in Tekamah. She was well known for her weekly social column in the Burt County Plain dealer in Tekamah. Reuben passed away on October 6, 1968. In the fall of 1996, Helen began to make her home in Holdrege to be near her family.

Besides her parents and husbands, Helen was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Kolar who died in WWII and Anton Kolar; brothers-in-law, Adolph Svoboda, Ewald Svoboda and his wife, Lois, Richard “Bud” O’Brien, and Charles Peterson.

Helen is survived by her five children, Rosemarie Morrill of Sandford, NC, Judy McDonough and her husband, Merv of Camdenton, MO, Helen Wells and her husband, Gary of Holdrege, NE, Martha Svoboda of Lakewood, CO,  Frank Svoboda and his wife, Anita of Lake Ozark, MO; sisters-in-law, Julia O’Brien and Ruth Peterson both of Omaha, Geraldine Svoboda of Texas; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; a host of great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, September 18, 2014, 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah, Nebraska. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

VISITATION IN HOLDREGE: Tuesday, September 16, 2014, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the family greeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service all at Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege.

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery

MEMORIALS: First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah, Holdrege Memorial Homes or the donor’s choice.

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Helen Svoboda

Helen Svoboda

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Donald Lee “Donnie” Modlin, 57 of Craig NE

September 13, 2014 Leave a comment


DONALD LEE “DONNIE” MODLIN, 57 years, of Craig, Nebraska, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio, after and unexpected illness.

Donnie was born March 1, 1957, in O’Neill, Nebraska, the son of William “Bill” and Doris (Lindberg) Modlin. He graduated from Oakland Craig High School in 1975.  Donnie served in the U. S. Navy from 1976 to 1979 and was stationed in San Diego California and Cleveland, Ohio.

On May 17, 1985, Donnie married Judy G. Tomasek of Garrettsville, Ohio.

Donnie owned and operated Best Mesquite Smoked Meats in Tucson, Arizona, before returning to Craig in June 1987 and was employed by Gustafson Plumbing. During this time he served his community as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT). He began his career with DTZ in 2001 and was promoted to Quantitative PM Planner, a new cutting edge position, during which time he developed PM Programs that continue to be used at multiple Cargill facilities and business units today. He then assumed the role of project crew manager and most recently continued in this role as well as served in a support role for facilities in Dalhart and Bovina, Texas and Spiritwood, ND.

One of Donnie’s loves was cooking. He and his family also owned and operated “The Library” in Craig for 13 years. In addition to his love of cooking, he enjoyed golf, car racing, motorcycles, fishing, the outdoors, Husker football and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; father, Bill; brother, Charles Modlin; sister-in-law, Geri-Ann Dietz; great niece, Sierra Wilcox; and many aunts and uncles.

Survivors include his wife, Judy of Craig; three children and their families including two grandchildren, Brandon (Alyssia) Modlin and their children, Hayden and Brooklyn of Bancroft, NE, Jordon (Sachia) Modlin of Craig and LaDona Modlin of Craig; mother, Doris Modlin of Craig; sisters and brothers, Lorri (Don) Steffen of Sunrise Beach, MO, Kim Ford of Thorsby, AL, Janice (Keith) Magill of Tekamah, NE, Cyns (Mike) Johnson of Oakland, NE, Mark (Sylvia) Johnson of Tekamah, NE, Jeff (Marcie) Johnson of Lincoln, NE; brothers-in-law, Dale (Jennifer) Tomasek of Hiram, OH; Henry Dietz of Cary, NC; 13 nephews; 10 nieces; 17 great nephews; 10 great nieces; an aunt, Betty Modlin of Fremont, NE; and several cousins.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, September 15, 2014, 2:00 p.m. at the Craig Community Center, Craig, Nebraska.

VISITATION: Monday one hour prior to the service

BURIAL: Craig Cemetery

MEMORIALS: To the Family

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Donald Modlin

Donald Modlin

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Peter A. Carvalho, 69, of West Point NE

September 12, 2014 Leave a comment


PETER A. CARVALHO, 69 years, of West Point, Nebraska, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 7, 2014, at Oakland Heights, in Oakland, Nebraska, as a result of a stroke in May 2011.

Peter was born October 7, 1944, in San Jose, California, to Antonio M and Marie (Silva) Carvalho of Portuguese decent. He attended Willow Glen Schools and Five Wounds Church.  A severe medical issue at the age of 19 prevented his enlistment in the Navy. No longer eligible to enlist, he graduated from San Jose State College to pursue a 30-year career as a contract designer in Silicon Valley.

While attending a photo class in 1985, he met and then married Janet V. Diuble. Peter and Janet traveled throughout the USA from 1989-1991.  In 1991 they settled in Larimer County, Colorado, where they were active at Abundant Life Christian Church, Promise Keepers and then Estes Park Wesleyan Church and Livermore Community Church. In 2004 they moved to Snyder, Nebraska, before relocating to West Point. Since then, Peter attended Salem Covenant Church in rural Oakland. He was active in men’s bible study groups at Salem Church and West Point.

Peter’s Grandmother Silva was a big part of his young life, a devout Christian, always praying her rosary and teaching herself English by reading newspapers. On Sundays, she and Peter would walk to the theater in Willow Glen to see a movie.  He pursued a stamp collection with his favorite aunt, Irene Silva, and continued with a life-long collection.

He loved walking on the beaches, gatherings with his family along the coast with his cousins and playing horseshoes. He loved the mountains and said he felt closest to God when he was in the Redwoods.  Peter was an accomplished photographer, especially with black and white and had his own dark room. Always an avid reader, he would visit libraries everywhere and collected books on hundreds of subjects. He had an elaborate media system and loved his Vandersteens.  Some of his interests included railroads, car and train shows, antiques, rocks, minerals, music of all sorts, especially classical, blues and jazz.  Peter was passionate about studying world and local history, WW II, and the Civil War; riding his Virago motorcycle and traveling in his Volkswagen van and Toyota Sunrader.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and parents.

Survivors include his wife, Janet of West Point; step-son, David (Diana) Diuble of Grass Lake, MI; step-daughter, Sally (Terry) King of Oakland and seven grandchildren: Brenden, Dalten and Dawsen Diuble, Desiree, Carrie, Lindsay and Josh King.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: September 20th, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at Salem Covenant Church in rural Oakland

NO VISITATION

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be directed to the family.

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Peter Carvalho

Peter Carvalho

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Harvey H. Relitz, 85, of Emerson NE

September 11, 2014 Leave a comment


Harvey H. Relitz 85, of Emerson, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, September 09, 2014 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, NE. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2014 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE; with Pastor Gretchen Ritola officiating. Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE, with a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson, NE. Memorials may be given to the family for future designation. Arrangement are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE.

Harvey was born April 30, 1929, to Ferdinand and Alvena (Stolze) Relitz in rural Emerson, NE. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson. Harvey attended and graduated from Emerson High School in 1946. Harvey served in the Korean War from January 1951 to October 1952. On May 24, 1953 Harvey married Irma Punke. To this union two children were born. After returning home from the service, he farmed in the Emerson area until 1989. Harvey then worked as the rural mail carrier in Emerson from 1989 until his retirement in 1997.

Harvey was a member of the American Legion for 59 years and the Commander of the Emerson Post for 30 years and a member of the VFW. Harvey enjoyed playing cards, fixing tractors watching Nebraska Football and taking his grandchildren to tractor pulls. Most of all, Harvey loved his family and enjoyed being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Harvey is survived by his wife, Irma; son, Craig (Deb) Relitz of Emerson, NE; daughter, Cynthia (Randal) Bargholz of Wayne, NE; sisters, Mardell Bonderson of Sioux City, IA and Wanda Jensen of Lyons, NE; brothers, Wesley Relitz of AZ and Robert (Carol) Relitz of MD; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Harvey is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers-in-law, Larry Jensen and Richard Bonderson.

Harvey Relitz

Harvey Relitz

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Donald L. Modlin, 57, of Craig, NE

September 10, 2014 Leave a comment


DONALD L. MODLIN, 57 years, of Craig, Nebraska, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, September 15, 2014, 2:00 p.m. at the Craig Gymnasium, Craig, Nebraska.

VISITATION: Monday one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL: Craig Cemetery.

MEMORIALS: To the Family.

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Donald L. Modlin, 57, of Craig NE

September 9, 2014 Leave a comment


DONALD L. MODLIN, 57 years, of Craig, Nebraska, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah.

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Theresa Pauline (Crilly) Sorensen, 86, of Bancroft NE

September 9, 2014 Leave a comment


Theresa Pauline (Crilly) Sorensen, 86, of Bancroft, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2014, at the West Point Living Center in West Point, Nebraska. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bancroft; with Father Paul Ortmeier officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in rural Bancroft. Memorials may be directed to the West Point Living Center or St. Joseph’s Hospice Team. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE.

Born on March 29, 1928 near Anthon, Iowa, she was the daughter of Hugh and Florence (O’Connor) Crilly.

Pauline married Roy O. Sorensen on August 25, 1948 in Sioux City, Iowa. They made their home in Bancroft, Nebraska. She was an avid collector of Cardinals, receiving many from her friends and family over the years. Her large collection was featured in Siouxland Life magazine in June, 2011. She loved many forms of crafting, teaching others how to knit and crochet, and providing a source for materials from her home yarn business. She loved working crossword puzzles, playing the piano, singing, and playing word games and cards with her friends.

Pauline is preceded in death by her husband, Roy, parents, sisters: Penelope (Nelle) Pearson, Mary Burke, Eileen Renneker, Sister Alice Marie Crilly, and brothers: Francis, Wayne (Bob), Ralph (Bud), Mike and Eugene (Gene).

Pauline is survived by her daughters, Nancy Kimmons of Lincoln, NE, Jan Newell and her husband Bert of Lincoln, NE, son, Joe Sorensen of Carmel, CA. She embraced many grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Todd Keyser, Jess Sorensen, Bart Sorensen, Daniel Newell and his wife Lynsey, Whitney Newell, Kate Kimmons, Kaleigh Nosal, and Maisy Newell; sisters-in-law Lucille Crilly and Bernadine Crilly, numerous nieces and nephews and many loving friends.

Theresa Sorensen

Theresa Sorensen

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Sharon A. (Simonsen) Heineman, 66, of Pender NE

September 9, 2014 Leave a comment


Sharon A. (Simonsen) Heineman, 66, of Pender, Nebraska passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2014 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender, NE; with Pastor Miles Ruch officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church with a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery in Pender, NE. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE. Sharon was born April 5, 1948 in West Point, NE to Kenneth and Lucille (Alberts) Simonsen. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pender, NE. Sharon attended and graduated from Pender High School in 1966. She continued her education and received her RN degree from Methodist Nursing School in Omaha. On May 23, 1970 Sharon married Don Heineman at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pender. To this union four children were born. Sharon was active in the Pender Hospital Auxiliary, Pender American Legion Auxiliary, Nebraska Department of Health and the Memorial Park Committee. She was a member and very active in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender. Sharon worked for the past forty plus years at the Pender Community Hospital.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Don Heineman, sons, Matthew (Krista) Heineman of Thurston, NE, Mark (Donica) Heineman of Kearney, NE; daughter, Melissa (Kevin) O’Mara of Omaha, NE and son-in-law, Scott Hanly of Suffolk, VA; sisters, Shirley (Woody) Frey of Thurston, NE, Cindy (Delvin) Lierman of Syracuse, NE, Brenda (Andy) Critel of Trumbull, NE and Jeanne (Jim) Flucke of Overland Park, KS; brothers, Warren (Maggy) Simonsen of Gaithersburg, MD and Robert (Patty) Simonsen of Pender, NE; 9 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Sharon is preceded in death by her daughter, Marsha Hanly and her parents Kenneth and Lucille Simonsen.

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