Ann Brownrigg of Winnebago, NE

Ann Brownrigg, of Winnebago, Nebraska passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 at Lexington Regional Hospital in Lexington, NE.

Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

Alfred V. Egbers, 88 of Rural Uehling, NE

Alfred V. Egbers, age 88, of Rural Uehling, Nebraska passed away Friday June 6, 2014, at the Hooper Care Center in Hooper. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 11th, at the Uehling Auditorium in Uehling, Nebraska with burial to follow in the Swaburg Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel in Hooper. A memorial fund will be determined at a later date. Access the online guestbook at http://www.hooper-scribner.com. Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Alfred was born November 30, 1925 on the family farm in rural Uehling, near Swaburg, to Fred and Anna (Mengedoht) Egbers. He was raised on the family farm. He graduated from the 8th grade at Swaburg School and high school at Uehling High in 1943. After high school Alfred began his long career as a farmer on the same farm as his parents and has lived in the same house ever since. Alfred was married to Beverly Krueger on December 12, 1954 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bancroft, NE.

While farming, Alfred also raised registered Hampshire Hogs which he showed at county fairs. He also raised Angus Cattle. He owned and operated a machine shop, learning how to forge from his uncles. Alfred collected many things; among his favorites was collecting old tools, especially wrenches. He owned and worked on steam engines, teaching his children and grandchildren how to do the same. He also collected Swaburg memorabilia.

Alfred was a lifetime member of Elim Lutheran Church in Swaburg. He was the last living charter member of the Pioneer Machinery Club of Merril, IA, being a member for 44 years. Alfred was also a member of the Gas & Steamers Club, Missouri Valley Wrench Club, Charter Board Member of the Musbach Museum in Scribner and the Nebraska and National Weldors Associations.

Survivors:
Wife – Beverly of Rural Uehling
Sons – Charles Egbers of Uehling
Doug Egbers of Rural Uehling
9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren

Alfred was preceded in death by his parents.

Alfred Egbers

Laura Mildred Johnston, 79 of Rosalie, NE

Peggy Ann Davis, 68 of Decatur, NE

PEGGY ANN DAVIS, 68 years, of Decatur, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014, at Logan Valley Manor in Lyons, Nebraska

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, June 2, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Decatur.

VISITATION: The Family will receive friends Sunday, June 1st from 4 – 6 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah, Nebraska. Visitation will also be held Monday at the church one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur

MEMORIALS: To the Family

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Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.

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Harold Tell, 84 of Wakefield, NE

Wakefield resident Harold Tell closed his telegraph key for the last time on Monday, May 26, 2014 at Providence Hospital in Wayne, Nebraska, he was 84 years old. Funeral services for Harold will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Wakefield; Pastors Kelly Johnston and Dave Rusk will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Bressler ~ Munderloh ~ Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield. Starting at 7:00 p.m. the family invites everyone to the Wakefield Railroad Museum to share in a celebration of Harold’s life. Burial will be in the Wakefield Cemetery, with the American Legion Post #81 presenting military honors. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wakefield Heritage Organization and the C&NW Historical Train Depot in Wakefield.

Harold was born December 6, 1929 to the late John A. and Maude M. (Mullenberg) Tell. He grew up in Wakefield, graduating from Wakefield High School in 1948. Harold was confirmed in the Swedish Covenant Church. In October of 1951, Harold joined the United States Army serving during the Korean War in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. That same year, he married Anjenean R. Brock at the First Lutheran Church of Omaha, NE. To this union, six children were born, Stephen (Karen) Tell of Antioch, IL, Kenneth (Jan) Tell of Grand Island, NE, Sherylyn (Kyle) Gronert of Antioch, IL, Renee (Mike) Schubert of Clearwater, FL, and Kimberly Kay and Lorelei Mauree who preceded him in death. His wife Anjenean also precedes him in death. Harold also leaves eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren to mourn his passing.

Harold spent his career in the railroads as Liaison Officer of the Operating Division in Chicago among other management positions in railroading. After nearly four decades of “working on the railroad”, Harold retired in 1988. He and Anjenean moved to Branson, MO where he worked part-time as a Trolley Engineer with Silver Dollar City.

In 2009, Harold moved back to Wakefield where he helped convert the town’s old Chicago & Northwestern railroad depot into an amazing museum which is steeped in railroad and Wakefield history.

Harold loved fishing and taught his grandkids how to fish. He was an avid Big Red booster and loved traveling in their motor homes to the Husker games as well as visiting nearly all 50 states with Anjenean.

Harold was an Admiral in the Nebraska Navy; member of Harry S. Truman Branson/Hollister KVA. He and Anjenean were very involved in youth sports in the Chicago Northwest Suburban League. His tombstone tells it all — “73 & GN”, which in telegraph says, “Been great working with you & Good Night”.

Harold Tell