Harold Hermelbracht, 74, of Pender NE

January 18, 2017 Leave a comment


Harold Hermelbracht, age 74, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Monday, January 16, 2017, surrounded by his family at his home in Pender. Funeral services will be Friday, January 20, 2017 at 10 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender; Pastor Beverly Rautenberg-Panko will be officiating. Burial will be at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Cemetery near Pender. Visitation will be Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 5 until 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender.

Harold was born September 28, 1942 in West Point, NE to Albert and Elfrieda (Predoehl) Hermelbracht. He was baptized September 28, 1942 in West Point, NE and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Harold graduated from Bancroft High School in 1960.

On February 7, 1965, Harold married Judy Mayberry at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. As a young man he played softball and was a 4-H member and leader in Cuming County. He was an avid bowler, Cornhusker and Dodgers fan. Harold served on the board of the Northeast Nebraska Feeders Association, the Farmers Union Coop and the Northeast Coop. He also served on the Pender Township Board.

Harold coached his family in showing dairy cattle in 4-H for over 18 years. He was also a farmer and dairy man for over 40 years, while also raising beef cattle, stock cattle, hogs, soybeans, corn, alfalfa, and hay. One of Harold’s joys was raising a team of Percheron draft horses. He loved to train and drive them, and showed them at the Cuming County Fair. A plaque is placed in his honor at the fairgrounds by his family. Harold was a dedicated father and grandfather. He loved his family.

He was survived by his wife, Judy; children, Kellie (Steve) Wageman of Pender, NE, Kandie (Armando) Ambriz of West Point, NE, Kerrie (Russ) Renter of Pender, NE, Kristie (Evan) Widders of Morgantown, WV, and Katie (Ben) Brehmer of Pender, NE; sisters, Myra Larsen and Florence (Giles) Hannan; brothers, Richard (Marlene) Hermelbracht; grandchildren, Jordan (Jake) Ernesti, Kevin Wageman, Kyle Wageman, Kody Wageman, Rebecca McKay, Levi McKay, Rochelle (Brandon) Kai, Andrew (Alix) Ambriz, Alex Ambriz, DeAndra (Rick) Dirksneider, Alexis Renter, Harold Jase Sorenson, Justice Sorenson, Ryan (Ashley) Johnson, McKayla (B.J.) Lund, Ellie Widders, Owen Widders, Max Widders, and Marshall Widders; and great grandchildren, Sutton Ernesti, Karter Kai, Ricki Kai, Mason Dirksneider, Liam Dirksneider, Breck Dirksneider, Landon Johnson, Peyton Johnson, and Liam Lund.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Ronnie Hermelbracht; brothers, Lauren Hermelbracht and Myron Hermelbracht; and sister, Arlene Bird.

Harold Hermelbracht

Harold Hermelbracht

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Lorna H. Olson, 101, of Oakland NE

January 18, 2017 Leave a comment


Lorna H. Olson, 101 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Saturday, January 21st
11:00 AM
First Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.
Lorna Olson

Lorna Olson

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Howard Lee Goertz, 72, of Tekamah NE

January 18, 2017 1 Comment


Howard Lee Goertz was born on December 26, 1944 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ernest and Leatrice (Mills) Goertz. He passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Crowell Memorial Home in Blair, Nebraska, at the age of 72 years.

Howard was a lifelong resident of Tekamah, Nebraska. He loved going to auctions and adding to his various collections of antiques.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Leatrice (Goertz) Teeters; step father, Jim Teeters; brother, Kenneth Goertz.

He is survived by his two sisters, Ruth Griffin of Okeechobee, FL, Mary Miller of Plattsmoth, NE; one brother, Ernest Goertz of Wentzville, MO.

VISITATION

Friday, January 20th

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah1103 J Street
Tekamah, NE 68061

FUNERAL SERVICE

Friday, January 20th
10:00 AM
Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for future designation.
Howard Goertz

Howard Goertz

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Elaine Chatt, 99, Formerly of Tekamah NE

January 14, 2017 Leave a comment


Elaine Chatt, 99 years, formerly of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Immanuel Fontanelle in Omaha, Nebraska.

Funeral Services are pending at Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah.

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Carl D. Ueding, 75, Formerly of Tekamah NE

January 14, 2017 Leave a comment


Carl D. Ueding, 75 years, formerly of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, January 14, 201, at Douglas County Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Funeral Services are pending at Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah.

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Eva Weeks, 93, of Lyons NE

January 14, 2017 Leave a comment


Eva Weeks, age 93, of rural Lyons, Nebraska passed away on January 13, 2017 at her home in rural Lyons.  Funeral Mass will be on  Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons, Nebraska.  Burial will be in the Lyons Cemetery, Lyons.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, from 5-7 p.m. with family receiving friends and a Vigil Service at 7 p.m. all at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service.  Memorials too the family for later designation.  Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons in charge of arrangements

Eva Weeks was born January 25, 1923 to Lee “Doc” and Pina (Barada) Beck at their home east of Rosalie, Nebraska. She grew up with two sisters, Melva and Mary Lee, and one brother, Tom Beck.

Eva was devoted to church and all activities associated with doing God’s work. She was married to Garth Redding at a younger age. This union was blessed with five children: Bob, Tom, John, Mary and Joe Redding. Eva was a totally devoted stay at home mother, raising their five children and providing whatever assistance she could to her husband and his farming career. Life can be hard at times, which unfortunately Eva had to experience, losing Garth at a very young age. Eva spent several years as a single mother, with the job of keeping the farm going for her and her family’s source of income. Those years were very hard for Eva.

 

After several years alone, Eva met and married Art Uhing. This was a huge blessing for both of them, as they had been in similar circumstances. Unfortunately, after several good years together, God called Art home, leaving Eva single again. She knew from what she had experienced in the past that she did not want to be that single mother again; God in his mercy for her brought her to Anton Oligmueller, a very wonderful man devoted to God and family. They were happy together for quite a period of time, but Anton had used his allotted days on earth, and was called home as well. His absence paired Eva with someone else who needed her companionship, Harold Weeks. Eva and Harold spent many joyous years together. Eva remained devoted to raising her children; she was also successfully involved with many step children and step grandchildren, sharing in their lives.

 

During Eva’s entire life she possessed and utilized the talent of her hands. She knitted, crocheted and tatted. She always made the most beautiful, perfect projects, giving most away to family and friends. Every one of her many grandchildren and great grandchildren received a perfectly knitted baby blanket and booties. Throughout Eva’s years, she loved camping, boating and travelling to many places. She was involved with clubs and her church her entire life. During her later years, Eva was very hard to keep home; she was definitely a get-up-and-go type of person. She loved people and people loved her. She was a very good and willing player of most any table game; you had to watch out because she wasn’t going to let you win, if she had anything to say about it.

Even with her trials, Eva enjoyed life to the fullest. God was with Eva, giving her the strength it took for her to be able to stay in her home independently, with her dog Sally, until it was time for her to go with him. She will be greatly missed by so very many family and friends that she has had a huge impact on.

Eva is survived by her children, most grandchildren and most great grandchildren; there are a few ahead of her that she will be so happy to see, letting them know for us that they are missed here on earth, and many are looking forward to their reunion someday.

WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU MOM!!

Eva Weeks

Eva Weeks

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Norman D. Lander, 90, of Pender NE

January 12, 2017 Leave a comment


Norman D. Lander, 90, of Pender, NE died on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE.

Funeral services for Norman are currently pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Pender.

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Carroll R. Addison, 72, of Laurel NE

January 9, 2017 Leave a comment


Carroll R. Addison, 72, of Laurel, Nebraska died on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at his home near Laurel surrounded by his family.

Funeral services for Carroll will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church in Concord, NE; Pastor Randall Herman will be officiating.

The visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Church.  Burial will be in the Concord Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to ELCA Disaster Relief or Concordia Lutheran Church.  Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield is in charge of the arrangements.

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Mynhardt E. Soenksen, 94, of Bancroft NE

January 9, 2017 Leave a comment


Mynhardt E. Soenksen, age 94, of Bancroft, Nebraska passed away Saturday, January 07, 2017, at Legacy Garden Living and Rehabilitation Center in Pender, NE.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 10:30 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bancroft; Pastor Nathan Henschen will be officiating.

Burial will be in the Bancroft Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Monday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.  Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Bancroft is in charge of the arrangements.

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Antone “Tony” Pycha, 88, of Winnebago NE

January 6, 2017 Leave a comment


Antone “Tony” Pycha, age 88, of Winnebago, Nebraska passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016, at on Omaha hospital due to medical complications suffered in a house explosion on December 19, 2016.  Funeral services for Tony will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church in Walthill; Pastor Dean Ross will be officiating.  Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Walthill.  Visitation will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017, at the Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender from 3 until 7 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Pender Hospital Foundation.  Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Tony was born near Rosalie, Nebraska, the son of James, Sr. and Mary (Stepanek) Pycha.  He attended and graduated from Winnebago High School in 1946.  He was a lifelong farmer.

Tony is survived by a sister Mary (Richard) Heyne of Pender, NE; sister-in-law, Mary Pycha of Schuyler, NE and many nieces and nephews and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents James and Mary, siblings, Bessie (Claus) Eicke; Blanche (William, Sr.) Hamann; Joe Pycha; Helen Morgan; Louis Pycha; James, Jr. (Ruth) Pycha; and an infant brother Charles.

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