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August 22, 2014 Leave a comment
JOHN H. BACON, 90 years, originally of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Homestead Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services
August 20, 2014 Leave a comment
Patricia Jean Logeman, 72, of Bancroft, Nebraska died on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, Nebraska. A celebration of Pat’s life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at the Bancroft Community Center in Bancroft, Nebraska; Pastor Ron Pietz from Hospice of Siouxland will be officiating. There will be a time of fellowship following the memorial service. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Siouxland.
Pat was born on September 15, 1941 in Eagle Grove, Iowa, the daughter of Herb and Elsie (Coleman) Walker. After graduating from Marian High School in 1959, she was united in marriage to Lavern Logeman in Omaha, Nebraska. To this union three children were born: Vicki, Rick and Cindy. In 1973 the couple moved to Bancroft, Nebraska.
She is survived by her husband Lavern of Bancroft, NE, daughters: Vicki (Steve) Mayer of Lincoln, NE and Cindy (Bryce) Broyhill of Pickstown, SD and a son Rick (Lisa) Logeman of Lyons, NE. She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great grandchildren and two sisters Dehlia Lozier of Omaha, NE and Karen (Larry) Bates-Crouch of Ava, MO.
August 19, 2014 Leave a comment
Weldon C. Schwarten, 86, of Wakefield, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the Wakefield Health Care Center in Wakefield. A celebration of Weldon’s life will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church in Wakefield; Pastor Darwin Garton will be officiating. A prayer service will be held at Salem Lutheran Church Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Burial with military honors from the Wakefield American Legion Post #81 will be in the Wakefield Cemetery following the service. Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Wakefield Community Foundation and Salem Lutheran Church.
Weldon was born on October 4, 1927 in Wakefield, Nebraska, the son of Charles and Anna (Gradert) Schwarten. He was a lifelong member of Salem Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed. Weldon graduated from Wakefield High School in 1945 and went on to serve in the United States Army from 1950 until 1952. On October 1, 1961, he was united in marriage to Betty Stolle at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church near Concord, Nebraska. To this union four children were born: Teri, Thomas, Timothy and Tricia. Weldon worked in the Wakefield bank for several years until being elected as Dixon County Treasurer. He served two terms as treasurer until his retirement. Along with being a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Weldon was also a member of the Wakefield American Legion Post #81, and the Wakefield Community Club. His hobbies included playing cards, golf, playing pool at the senior center and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, and the family vacations they took.
Weldon is survived by his wife Betty of Wakefield, sons: Thomas (Kimberly) Schwarten of Lincoln, NE and Timothy (Beth) Schwarten of Vancouver, WA, daughters: Teri (Roger) Sahs of Stillwater, OK and Tricia (Joe) Rehrs of Syracuse, NE, ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother Merle (Mae) Schwarten of Wakefield, NE, nieces, nephews and many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister-in-law Lois Schwarten, nephew Bradley Schwarten and a great niece Megan Schwarten.
Weldon Schwarten
August 17, 2014 Leave a comment
Weldon Schwarten, 86, of Wakefield, Nebraska died on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the Wakefield Health Care Center in Wakefield.
Memorial services for Weldon are pending at this time with Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield.
August 15, 2014 Leave a comment
TWILA MAE VAVRA, 75 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014, in Bancroft, Nebraska.
Twila was born August 15, 1938, at Pender, Nebraska, the daughter of Anton and Wavia (Twyford) Fendrick. She attended country school near her home and high school in Thurston, Nebraska.
On April 24, 1960, Twila married Dale Vavra at the United Methodist Church in Thurston. To this marriage three children were born, Curtis, Debbie and Lance. They lived on a farm northeast of Rosalie, Nebraska, and then moved to the home place, where they farmed until moving into Lyons in 1985. Twila was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bancroft.
Twila loved her flowers and spent countless hours gardening in her yard on the farm. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and going out with her sisters, working on needlepoint or trying her best to beat Dale at a game of cards.
She was preceded by her parents and brother and sister-in-law, Franklin and Myrna Fendrick.
Survivors include her husband, Dale of Lyons; children and their spouses, Curtis and Rhonda Vavra of Decatur, NE, Debbie and Bill Witt, Lance and Lynette Vavra all of Rosalie; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Darlene Fendrick of Arcata, CA, Bob and Pat Fendrick of Pender, Anton and Pam Fendrick Jr. of Tallahassee, FL; sisters, Marlene Abendroth of Bancroft; Betty Meister of Pearson, IA; seven grandchildren, Brantley and Melissa Vavra, Patrick (Jami) Erickson, Anthony and Colten Ruzicka, Tyler and Garret Vavra; five great grandchildren, Hadee and Kaylee, Amara, Caleb and Savannah ; many family and host of friends.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, August 18, 2014, 10:30 am, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bancroft.
VISITATION: Sunday 5-8 pm with family receiving friends at the Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service at the church.
BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery
MEMORIALS: To the family
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Twila Vavra
August 14, 2014 Leave a comment
Dennis Oberhelman, 72, of Laurel, Nebraska died on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at his sons home in Laurel after a battle with cancer.
Per his wishes, Dennis has been cremated. Private services will be held at a later date. Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield is in charge of the arrangements.
August 14, 2014 Leave a comment
TWILA M. VAVRA, 75 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014, in Bancroft, Nebraska.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Lyons
August 14, 2014 Leave a comment
DON W. SVENDSEN, 80 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away, Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska.
Don was born April 19, 1934, in rural Lyons, to Pete and Fern (Wiley) Svendsen. He was baptized in the Presbyterian Church at Divide Center, Nebraska. He attended country school at Wilson School in rural Lyons through the sixth grade and graduated from Lyons High School in 1952.
Don served in the U. S. Army and was honorably discharged January 31, 1956.
On December 3, 1957, Don and Marcella Ann McKeegan were united in marriage at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons. To this union five children were born: Deb, Dave, Pam, Joe and Lyn. Don custom farmed for many years and operated Svendsen Sod from 1977 to 2006.
He enjoyed going to the local coffee shop to catch up with local news and share his opinions with anyone who would listen. For the last two years, Don had resided at Legacy Gardens in Pender.
Don was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Fern; sister, Sally Larsen; and beloved wife, Marcella.
Survivors include his five children and their spouses, Deb and Charlie Olson of Bancroft, NE, Dave and Tammy Svendsen of Pierce, NE, Pam and Roger Servold of Mead, CO, Joe and Julie Svendsen of Lyons, Lyn and Kent Steinmeyer of Bancroft; twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, August 15, 2014, 10:30 am, at Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons.
BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery with Military Honors by Robert Klase VFW Post No. 7998 and Harvey Lenig American Legion Post No. 83 of Lyons.
VISITATION: Thursday, 6-8 pm with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons. Visitation will also be held Friday one hour prior to service at the Funeral Home.
MEMORIALS: To the family, to be designated at a later date
Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.
Don Svendsen
August 13, 2014 Leave a comment
DON W. SVENDSEN, 80 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away, Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, August 15, 2014, 10:30 am, at Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons.
BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery with Military Honors by Robert Klase VFW Post No. 7998 and Harvey Lenig American Legion Post No. 83 of Lyons.
VISITATION: Thursday, 6-8 pm with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons. Visitation will also be held Friday one hour prior to service at the Funeral Home.
MEMORIALS: To the family, to be designated at a later date
Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.
Don Svendsen
August 13, 2014 Leave a comment
Ann Marie Reman, 80, of Walthill, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.
As per her wishes, Ann will be cremated and no services will be held at this time.
Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, Nebraska.
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