Paul Robert “Bob” Surls, 56 of Tekamah, NE

February 15, 2014 Leave a comment


PAUL ROBERT “BOB” SURLS was born April 24, 1957, in the small town of Montgomery, Missouri, to Paul and Rossa (Tucker) Surls.  He passed away Friday, February 14, 2014, at his home in Tekamah, Nebraska, at the age of 56 years.

For most of his life, Bob lived in Bellflower, Missouri, where he received his education at Montgomery High School.
On July 12, 1993, Bob married Tarie (Wahlers) in Jefferson City, Missouri. At this time his heart of gold shined brighter by not just taking her hand in marriage but also excepting her son, William, as his own. On July 17, 1993, Bob and Tarie had their son, Zackery.

Residing in Missouri and working in the construction field, siding houses was a passion that he enjoyed…there wasn’t anything that Bob didn’t like to do or knew how to do.  Moving to Montana his passion for the outdoors grew from fishing and horseback riding to what he loved the most, big game hunting.  Slipping back to Nebraska for a while, Bob worked as a hired hand for Hoiers of Herman and other local farmers. Although he enjoyed everything he did in Nebraska, hunting was still very much in his heart. Moving to Colorado, he started an outfitting business and managed a working ranch. In 2008, Bob was involved in a severe auto accident that left him paralyzed. Having to deal with his injuries didn’t keep him from trying his best; he still provided for his family and enjoyed life.

Bob always had a sense of humor and took every day as it was his last. He knew no strangers and enjoyed talking to everyone.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Rick and sister, Linda.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Tarie of Tekamah; two sons and daughter-in-law, William and Rebecca (Welch) Wentz of Montana, Zackery Surls of Tekamah; mother- and father-in-law Daisy (Hulit) and Pete Stork of Tekamah; brother and sister-in-law, Steven and Amber Surls of Montgomery, MO; two granddaughters, one grandson and many nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 4:00 pm at the Herman Legion Hall in Herman, NE.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: At a later date

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Lloyd Henry Kahlandt, 63 of Tekamah, NE

February 13, 2014 Leave a comment


LLOYD HENRY KAHLANDT, 63 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014, in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah

BURIAL:

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Anna M. (Conklin) Muhs, 44 of Craig, NE, formerly Tekamah, NE

February 13, 2014 Leave a comment


ANNA M. (Conklin) MUHS, 44 years, of Craig, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at her home in Craig.

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Daniel John Rohde, 89 of Emerson, NE

February 10, 2014 Leave a comment


Daniel John Rohde, 89 of Emerson, NE passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, NE. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE; Pastor Gretchen Ritola will be officiating. Interment with military honors by the American Legion will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson, NE. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 to

Daniel Rohde

Daniel Rohde

8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Homes of Emerson, NE.

Daniel was born on July 11, 1924 in Sioux City, IA to Edward and Alvina (Harrigfeld) Rohde. He grew up on the family homestead in rural Emerson with his three brothers and one sister. Daniel attended Oakdale District 42 country school for nine years and high school in Homer, NE until he enlisted in the Navy during WWII. He was deployed for 23 months and served as a Seaman Private First Class while stationed in the Pacific Theatre.

In 1946, Daniel returned to farm in Dakota County. He met his wife Mary Clark, a nursing student from Cherokee, IA on a blind date that same year. On October 24, 1948, they were married in Cherokee at Immaculate Conception Rectory by Rev. Father Carpenter. They were blessed with seven children and lived on the farm in rural Emerson for 65 years.

Daniel farmed and fed cattle until he retired in the early 1990’s. He was a lifelong member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, and was a church council member. Daniel has been an active member of the American Legion Buckland Post 97 in Homer for 68 years and was the County Post Commander in 1966. In 1970, he was elected and served for 20 years as a Dakota County Commissioner. He was also active on several county boards.

Daniel enjoyed socializing with family and friends, and putting miles on his pickups “checking on the boys,” and had a great passion for Oliver tractors.

Left to cherish his memory: His wife Mary of 65 years; daughters, Danna (Chuck) Plummer of Omaha, NE; Jody (Ken) Mueller of Roca, NE; Patti (Mark) Trevett of Homer, NE; sons, Martin (Trish) Rohde and Rod Rohde of Emerson, NE; daughters-in-law Cyndy Rohde and Linda Rohde of Emerson, NE; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; his twin brother and sidekick Don Rohde whom he lived within one mile of his entire life, sisters and brothers-in-law, Kay (Frank) Hase of Eagle Rock, MO, Patricia Schumann of Riceville, IA, Jack Clark of Cherokee, IA; nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

Daniel was preceded in death by: his parents; sons, John and infant Danny; brothers, Darrell and Gene; sister, Phyllis Helrich and infant sisters.

 

 

 

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Lester H. Albrecht, 85 of Hubbard, NE

February 10, 2014 Leave a comment


Lester Albrecht

Lester Albrecht

Lester H. Albrecht passed away Sunday, February 9 at a Unitypoint Heath St. Luke’s in Sioux City, IA surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Homer, NE; Pastor Barbara Hansen will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE with a Masonic service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson, NE. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Emerson, NE is in charge of the arrangements.

Lester was born June 7, 1928 on a farm by Emerson, Nebraska. Born to George and Rosa (Pates) Albrecht. He graduated from Emerson High School in 1944. He married Joanne Murray on February 6, 1948 in Emerson, NE. They lived on a farm in Thurston County until 1959 and then moved to their present farm near Hubbard, NE. Lester was a farmer until he retired from farming actively in 2007, but continued to live on the farm and have large gardens and continued to take care of the home place. He served on church council for several years. He was active in Farm Bureau Organization serving as president for many years. He was previously active in the Masonic Lodge.

He loved his trips to Minnesota to tease the bass. He loved building bird houses that he has blessed his family and many acquaintances with. He loved taking care of the garden (his small fields) and even became an accomplished flower gardener over the last few years. He loved feeding the birds and cats and watching over his farm. He loved his children and grandchildren and shared his wisdom with all.

Survivors include his wife Joanne of 66 years, son Larry of Sioux City, IA and his children Evan and Jenna, and daughter Jeanne (Gary) Johnson of Sioux City, IA and their children Jacob (Melissa) of Minneapolis, MN, Justin of Rochester, MN and Zachary of Ames, IA. Grandchildren Nathan Albrecht of Wilmar, MN, and Rachel (Ryan) Loney of Victoria, MN. The children of the late Dennis Albrecht and 4 great grandchildren. Brother Walter (Violet) Albrecht of Thurston, NE and sister-n-law Irene Albrecht of Emerson, NE. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Dennis Albrecht, and a brother George Albrecht.

 

 

 

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Anita Jean Baldwin, 57 of Oakland, NE

February 10, 2014 Leave a comment


ANTIA JEAN BALDWIN was born November 30, 1956, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Cecil and Betty Lou (Lyttacker) Berry.  She passed away Monday, February 3, 2014, at her home in Oakland, Nebraska, at the age of 57 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Cecil “Butch” Berry; husband, Steven Sr. and her daughter, Anitra.

Survivors include her daughter and son, Celina Hall and Steven Baldwin Jr.; sisters, Rita (Jay) Hopson of Omaha, Melody Berry of Omaha, Rhonda Caynor of Omaha, Violet (Jeff) Shimauchi of California; brother, Michael Berry of Omaha.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Saturday, February 15, 2014, 1 – 3 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Oakland.

MEMORIALS: To the Family

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Lester Albrecht, 85 of Hubbard, NE

February 9, 2014 4 Comments


Lester Albrecht, 85, of Hubbard, Nebraska passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa.

Funeral services for Lester are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, Nebraska.

 

 

 

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Sam Eugene Lydick, 57 of Tekamah, NE

February 9, 2014 Leave a comment


Sam Lydick

Sam Lydick

SAM EUGENE LYDICK, was born May 14, 1956, in Oakland, Nebraska, to Ivan and Joanne (Erlewine) Lydick.  He passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014, at his home in Tekamah after a long battle with cancer.

Sam was raised in Tekamah. He received his education at Tekamah Herman. After graduation he farmed near the Bertha area.

On May 6, 1978, he married Jeanne Newell.  They had two daughters, Carissa Joanne and Cari Jean.  They lived their married life near Bertha.  Sam moved to Omaha and later Arizona, where he was a self-employed painter.

He enjoyed his motorcycle, target shooting, being outdoors and crossword puzzles. Over the past year he loved spending time with his girls, grandkids, and visits with close friends and relatives.

Preceding him in death were his mother, Joanne and sister, Valerie Nelson.

Survivors include his father, Ivan Lydick; daughters, Carissa (Andy) Oligmueller, Cari (Nick) Brodersen; five grandchildren, Jaxsen, Drew, Sam Oligmueller, Samantha and Josie Brodersen all of Tekamah; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 10:30 am from the United Methodist Church in Tekamah.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Raymond “Ray” Gatzemeyer, 13 of Fonda, IA

February 9, 2014 Leave a comment


Raymond Gatzemeyer

Raymond Gatzemeyer

Raymond “Ray” Gatzemeyer, age 13, of Fonda, Iowa died Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the Loring Hospital in Sac City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 10, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church in Newell. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hubbard, Nebraska. Visitation will take place Sunday, February 9, 2014 from 4-8:00 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church in Newell. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.

Raymond James Gatzemeyer was born October 24, 2000 at the St. Luke Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa the son of James and Melody (Gotch) Gatzemeyer. Growing up, Ray attended kindergarten through fifth grade at Wakefield Elementary school in Wakefield, Nebraska. After moving to Fonda, Ray continued fifth grade at Newell-Fonda Community School where he was currently in the seventh grade.

While living in Wakefield, Ray was a member of Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. He was also a member of the Wakefield and Newell-Fonda football teams.

Ray loved being outdoors hunting and coyote chasing with his grandfather, Bill. He also enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler and snow mobile. He had a passion for music and enjoyed listening to music while chatting with friends. Ray loved to laugh and will be remembered for his contagious smile. Family was very important to Ray and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his parents: James Gatzemeyer and Jaime Meza-Rodriguez of Storm Lake, Iowa; Melody Gotch Gatzemeyer and Nate Riley of Fonda, Iowa; his sister: Brittany Nicole Gatzemeyer of Fonda, Iowa; step siblings: Kyli Riley, Kane Riley, and Preston Riley all of Fonda, Iowa; grandparents: Bill and Deanna Woehler of South Sioux City, Nebraska; Ruth Gotch of Waterbury, Nebraska; step grandparents: Candy and Joe Riley of Schaller, Iowa; great grandmother, Pat Gatzemeyer of Deltona, Florida; uncles: Shawn and Terra Gatzemeyer of Wisconsin; Scott Kamm of Iowa; Bruce Kamm of Nebraska; aunts: Mandy Lanphear of Tennessee; Paula and Mike Heitmann of Nebraska; other aunts; uncles; cousins; extended family and many friends.

Ray was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Henry Gotch and Grandma Jackie; great-grandparents: Raymond LeRoy Gatzemeyer, Sr.; Harry and Alvina Gotch; Henry and Ruth VonDrak; cousins: Duane and Michael Shawn Gatzemeyer; and his great uncle, Raymond LeRoy Gatzemeyer Jr.

 

 

 

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Sam E. Lydick, 57 of Tekamah, NE

February 8, 2014 Leave a comment


Sam E. Lydick, 57 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014, at his home in rural Tekamah.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 10:30 am from the United Methodist Church in Tekamah.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah

MEMORIALS: To the family

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