Donald Hankins, 73, of Rosalie NE

January 6, 2017 Leave a comment


Donald Hankins, age 73, of Rosalie, Nebraska passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017, at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender. Per Don’s wishes, there will be a private family funeral service. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

Donald Hankins was born September 27, 1943 to Floyd and Agnes (Beran) Hankins in rural Pender, NE. He married Dorothy Williamson (Cooper) on January 10, 1966 in Tekamah, NE. The couple had two daughters. Donald was a lifelong farmer. He started with Connealy Farms and most currently with the Stanek Brother’s Farms.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Rosalie, NE; daughters, Teresa Brenltinger of Bonner Springs, KS, and Viola Burkett of Hastings, NE; sisters, Darlene (Bryce) Grimsley, Mary Ann Eads of Green Forests, AK; brothers, Daniel Hankins of Rosalie, NE, David Hankins of rural Oakland, NE, and John Hankins of Pierce, NE; two nieces, Shelly and Julie Hankins, six grandchildren and ten grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step mother, June; in-laws, LeRoy and Ellla Cooper; brother, Dennis; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

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Everett Thomas Koenig, 94, of Pender NE

December 28, 2016 Leave a comment


Everett Thomas Koenig, 94, of Pender, NE died on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE.

Memorial services are currently pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender.

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Charles Richard Sheets, 87, of Tekamah NE

December 28, 2016 Leave a comment


Charles Richard Sheets, 87 years of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at the Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska. He was born November 4, 1929 in rural Herman, Nebraska to Floyd and Grace (King) Sheets.

Dick graduated from Herman High in 1947. Following high school, for the next year, he faithfully climbed aboard his Harley, riding into Omaha, Nebraska to attend Barber School. Dick began barbering in 1948 and apprenticed under Fred Kjeldgaard; in 1949 he opened his own shop “Dicks Barber Shop”.

On January 27, 1949 Dick married the love of his life, Marjorie M. Bowland; they made their home in Tekamah. To this union four children were born, Richard (Dick), Gregory, Jolene and Floyd.

In the 1960’s Dick owned and operated a cob business, and in 1968 he built and relocated Dick’s Barber Shop to its current location on Main Street in Tekamah. That same year Dick’s Western Store began; in 1975 Dick’s Western Wear was opened up in Omaha and in 1980 a Norfolk, Nebraska store was opened.

Dick was a cowboy at heart and his passion for horses was a huge part of his life. Through the years many Appaloosa’s and Quarter horses found their home in Dick’s and Marge’s pastures. Dick was an outstanding horseman; he owned and showed horses throughout his lifetime and taught his children and grandchildren to respect the beauty and share in the love of a horse.

Dick was a member of the National Appaloosa Horse Club, a member and president of the Nebraska Appaloosa Horse Club and judged for over 25 years at shows throughout the United States. In 2008 he was inducted into the Nebraska Appaloosa Club Hall of Fame for his outstanding dedication and support.

Dick was a member of the Tekamah School Board, Tekamah Chamber of Commerce, Burt County Supervisors, a founding member of the Tekamah Jaycees and Charter member of the Northridge Country Golf Club. Memberships have also included the Tangier Temple Shrine of Omaha, Shrine Jesters of Omaha, Masonic Lodge No.31 of Tekamah, Tekamah Lions Club and the First Presbyterian Church of Tekamah.

Of all of the many accomplishments Dick may have had during his life, his greatest and truest legacy is his family. He was a wonderful and devoted husband and knew that it was a true gift from God to have Marge by his side. To see how he loved his children of each generation you only had to watch his face to see how happy he was whenever they were around. He always worked to instill in them the same faith and wisdom that God had given him. Work hard, Love and Care for each other and Life will be Good!
Dick was a loving family man, a dedicated working man and a man who will be truly missed by the many who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Floyd Sheets; sister, Ellen Epperson; brothers-in-law, Dale Epperson, Rich Thompson, Bill Bowland, Dan Bowland; mother and father-in law, Vard and Stella Bowland.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Marge Sheets of Tekamah; sons, Dick (Pat) Sheets of Norfolk, Greg (Diane) Sheets and Floyd (Anne) Sheets all of Tekamah; daughter, Jolene (Roland) Jack of Gardner, KS; grandchildren, Kathy (Mark) Vrbka, Debi (Dave) Wolff, Maggie (Dave) Lubben, Clay (Becky) Sheets, Cori (Sam) Breckenridge, Connie (Jason) Jarzynka, Jason (Jamie) Neal, Jenny Carlon, Trina (Kyle) Sidwell, Jesse (Abby) Sheets, Amber (Ryan) Walpole, Casey (Trisha) Sheets; great grandchildren, Mason Vrbka, Myles Vrbka, Cassidy Wolff, Sydney Wolff, Alissa (Michael) Wagner, Noah Lubben, Selah Lubben, Lydia Lubben, Taylor Mclaughlin, Maleah Sheets, Aubrynn Sheets, Taryn Sheets, Spencer Breckenridge, Hannah Breckenridge, Grace Breckenridge, Cooper Jarzynka, Lucy Jarzynka, Ava Neal, Avery Neal, Ali Neal, Nico Carlon, Peyton Sidwell, Easton Sidwell, Mylee Sheets, Maggie Sheets, Oakley Sheets, Brenna Sheets, Neelei Walpole, Aisley Walpole, Salem Sheets, Shelton Sheets; sisters, Donna (Roy) Schafer and Grace (Walt) Mitchell all of Fremont, NE, Lela Thompson of Herman, NE; sisters-in-law, Dorothy (Bud) Megrue of Lincoln, NE, Mary (Don) Thomas of Waterloo, NE and Lee Bowland of Tekamah; a Host of many more Family and Friends.

Thank you all for sharing in his life.

MEMORIAL VISITAION

Thursday, December 29th
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church, Tekamah1318 K Street
Tekamah, NE 68061

Family will receive friends 5-7 pm.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Friday, December 30th
1:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church, Tekamah1318 K Street
Tekamah, NE 68061

Rev. Duncan Nichol officiating, and a special reading by Kevin Thomas. Organist, Leanne Dorathy and Special Music by Diane Sheets and Dick’s Great Grandchildren. Honorary Bearers, All of Dick’s Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.

Memorials suggested to the family for future designation.

Dick Sheets

Dick Sheets

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Charles R. “Dick” Sheets, 87, of Tekamah NE

December 27, 2016 Leave a comment


Charles R. “Dick” Sheets, age 87, of Tekamah, Nebraska passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.

Memorial service will be on  Friday, December 30, 2016, at 1:30 pm, at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah.  Burial will be in the Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah, Nebraska.

Memorial visitation will be held  Thursday, from 5-7 p.m. with family receiving friends at the First Presbyterian Church.  Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.  Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah is in charge of arrangements.

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Richard H. “Dick” Middendorf, 94, of Lincoln NE

December 27, 2016 Leave a comment


Richard H. “Dick” Middendorf, 94, of Lincoln, died on December 22, 2016, at Gateway Vista Senior Living in Lincoln.

 

Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 4-8 pm at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be Thursday, Dec. 29, 10:30 am, at Christ Lutheran Church, Lincoln, with the Rev. Dr. Luke Schnake officiating. Burial will follow at the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Lincoln Lutheran Schools or Concordia University, Nebraska. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home of Lincoln is in charge of arrangements.

 

Dick was born August 29, 1922, in Bruning, NE, to Henry and Katie (Duis) Middendorf. He graduated from Bruning High School, and served in the army in the final years of World War II, receiving an honorable discharge in 1946. Dick was united in marriage to Della Mae (Lautenschlager) Middendorf on January 2, 1945. To this union four children were born. The couple lived in Lincoln, and then in Lyons, NE, where Dick worked for the Soil Conservation Service, and then as a rural mail carrier with the USPS, serving in that capacity for 30 years until his retirement. He was also a school bus driver, and a member of various local organizations including the summer baseball program, the American Legion and VFW, and the Lyons industrial development committee. Dick’s gift of writing led to many special feature articles in the Sioux City Journal, and the Omaha World Herald. Following retirement in 1986, the couple moved back to Lincoln, where Dick continued working part-time as a courier for Union Bank & Trust for another 24 years. While in Lyons, Dick served his congregation of St. John Lutheran as Sunday School superintendent and elder. At Trinity Lutheran, Lincoln, he volunteered as a greeter and was also a member of various boards and Bible study groups. His most recent church membership has been with Christ Lutheran in Lincoln.

 

Survivors of the immediate family include his four children and spouses: Joy (Rick) Golden; Lyle (Nancy) Middendorf; Larry (Penny) Middendorf; and Mark (Julie) Middendorf, 10 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Della Mae; his siblings & their spouses: Ella (Kenneth) Stubbs, Lenore (Boyd) Biggs, Carl (Merle) Middendorf, and Delma (Leon) Bruning.

Richard Middendorf

Richard Middendorf

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Lois Jean Engdahl, 91, of Fremont NE

December 21, 2016 Leave a comment


Lois Jean Engdahl, age 91, of Fremont, Nebraska passed away December 19, 2016 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont, Nebraska.  Funeral services will be on Thursday, December 22, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at Elim Lutheran Church in rural Hooper, Nebraska with burial in the Swaburg Cemetery, rural Hooper, Nebraska.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday 5-8 p.m., with family receiving friends 6-8 p.m., at Pelan Funeral Services Oakland. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service at the church.  Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.  Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland is in charge of arrangements.

Lois Jean Engdahl was born on Easter morning, April 12, 1925 to Kenneth H. and Florence (Peterson) Johnson, at their home in Uehling, Nebraska. She passed away December 19, 2016 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont, Nebraska, at the age of 91. Lois graduated from Uehling High School in 1942. She attended one year at Midland Lutheran College, and one year at Wayne State Teachers College.

On November 14, 1947, Lois and H. Robert Engdahl were united in marriage at the Elim Lutheran Church in Swaburg, where Lois was a lifetime member. To this union were born four children: Nancy, Bobbie, Bill and Karl. They raised their family on a farm east of Uehling.

Lois taught at Garden City School in the Fremont area. She was Sunday School Superintendent at Elim Lutheran Church for many years, sang in their choir and was a member of the church women’s group. She was a special ed para at Logan View for ten years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Uehling, holding many offices, including County President and District President. As a farmwife she belonged to the Craig Home Extension Club called Busy Mothers. She belonged to a pinochle card club for 60 years. She was an avid puzzler, enjoying both jigsaw and crossword. She truly loved spending her time watching all of the many activities and sporting events of her children and grandchildren, who lovingly called her “mom-mom”. Vacations were spent as family fishing outings in Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Bill Engdahl; 2 grandchildren, Scott and Sara Gahan; great grandson, Koby Lunneborg; son-in-law, Dewaine Gahan; brother, Raymond Johnson.

She is survived by her children, Nancy (Gary) Beard of Uehling, Bobbie Gahan of Oakland, Karl (Kim) Engdahl of Fremont; grandchildren, Lisa (Jon) Peterson of Papillion, Brad (Megan) Beard of Elkhorn, Gregg (Jennifer) Gahan of Oakland, Betsy (Chuck) Bitker of Lincoln, NE, Joe (Brandy) Gahan of Wahoo, Brandon Engdahl of Fremont, Brooke (Matt) Lunneborg of Minneapolis, MN; great grandchildren, Lucas and Andrew Peterson, Sam, Beau and Max Beard, Elijah, Naomi and Hannah Gahan, Josiah and Titus Bitker, Jalen and Moxie Gahan, Mylo, Brynn and Rhys Lunneborg; brother, Norman (Sally) Johnson of Oakland; sister-in-law, Marilyn Johnson of Uehling.

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Lois Engdahl

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Darrel E. Baker, 83, of Pender NE

December 21, 2016 Leave a comment


Darrel E. Baker, 83, of Pender, NE died on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE.  Memorial services for Darrel will be held on Friday, December 23, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender; Pastor Beverly Rautenberg-Panko will be officiating.  The visitation will begin one hour prior to the service on Friday morning.  Burial will be at a later date in the Bancroft Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.  Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Pender is in charge of the arrangements.

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Darrel Baker

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Mava J. Johnson, 80, of Oakland NE

December 18, 2016 Leave a comment


Mava J. Johnson, 80 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Oakland Heights in Oakland.

Arrangements are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Oakland.

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Loraine I. Hooks, 91, of Lyons NE

December 13, 2016 Leave a comment


Loraine I. Hooks, age 91, of Lyons, Nebraska passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016, at Oakland Heights in Oakland, Nebraska.  A Celebration of Life service will be on Thursday, December 15, 2016, 1 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons, Nebraska with burial at a later date.  There is no visitation.  Memorials are suggested to the Robert Klase – Rogers VFW Auxiliary, Lyons Community Club & Nebraska Humane Society.  Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons is in charge of arrangements.

Loraine I. Hooks was born December 16, 1924, in Kennard, Nebraska, to Lillard S. and Myrtle A. (Petersen) Jensen. She passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016, at Oakland Heights in Oakland, Nebraska, at the age of 91 years.

Loraine attended country school, and graduated from Blair High School in 1941.  She loved gardening, cooking and especially shopping.

On August 22, 1945, Loraine and Leo Hooks were united in marriage in Omaha, Nebraska.  They were married almost 62 years.  They have one daughter, Melissa.

Loraine was a member of the Eastern Star and was a past Worthy Matron for Esther Chapter No. 208, OES.  She was also a longtime member of the Burt County Extension Club and the First Presbyterian Church in Lyons.  She was actively involved in the Robert Klase – Rogers VFW Auxiliary.

Loraine’s hobbies included anything to do with gardening, her club activities, camping, and her grandson, Søren.  She loved people and especially enjoyed talking on the phone, playing cards and taking care of her cat, Buffy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo; and sister, Eleanor Hansen.

Survivors include her daughter, Melissa, of Papillion, NE; grandson, Søren also of Papillion; sisters and brother, Lois Eaton, Mary Ann (Ralph) Nielsen, and James (Joan) Jensen all of Omaha, NE; many nieces and nephews.

Loraine Hooks

Loraine Hooks

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Donald L. Johanson, 86, of Oakland NE

December 6, 2016 Leave a comment


Donald L. Johanson, age 86, of Oakland, Nebraska passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Colonial Haven in Beemer, Nebraska.  Memorial services will be on Friday, December 9, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.  Burial will in the Oakland Cemetery. Memorial visitation will be held Thursday, December 8, 2016, from 5 until 7 p.m. with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland.  Memorials my be directed to the family for later designation.  Pelan Funeral Service in Oakland in charge of arrangements.

Donald LeRoy Johanson was born on February 25, 1930 in Oakland, Nebraska to LeRoy and Lillian Viola (Johnson) Johanson. He passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Colonial Haven Nursing Home in Beemer, Nebraska at the age of 86 years, with his loving wife of 58 years by his side.

He attended rural Rock District #48 school and graduated from Oakland High School in 1948. After high school, Donald served in the United States Coast Guard from January 1951 to January 1954. While in the Coast Guard he was stationed in Alameda, California and then was assigned to Far Rockaway, New York. Upon his discharge from the service, he returned back home to Oakland and engaged in farming along with his father.

On July 27, 1958 he married Lura Belle Pronske at Immanuel Lutheran Church near rural Hooper, Nebraska. To this union three children were born, Scott, Lisa and Steve. Donald and Lura spent their entire married life on the family farm west of Oakland.

During his time engaged in farming, Donald served on many board of directors including the Pioneer and Oakland Cemetery, Rock School District #48, Burt County Weed Control and the Farmer’s Co-Op boards. He was a lifetime member of Oakland VFW Ryan Post #5543. Donald was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church and previously a member of the First Baptist Church in Oakland. Donald was also employed for 19 years by the Oakland Post Office as a rural relief mail carrier and he retired from that employment in April 2004.

Don didn’t have many hobbies, but he loved visiting with his coffee buddies at the local cafes. Most mornings you could find Don making the rounds at the local coffee shops and engaging in conversations with friends, neighbors and many times, complete strangers. He never missed an opportunity to visit with people and would always take the time to stop and talk. Don and Lura looked forward to annual trips to Minnesota to go fishing for a few days, a pastime they both enjoyed.

However, his favorite passion was simply being a farmer. Don had a deep love for the land and farming. He particularly enjoyed tending to his livestock and the farm never had a shortage of animals with cattle, hogs, sheep, ducks, geese, chickens, horses, dogs, and cats. Don was active with the local 4-H chapter, as his grandsons became involved in showing cattle and sheep. Family and relatives always enjoyed coming to the farm to feed and pet the animals, as they all had a name and were tame.

In 2006, Don retired from his love of farming and passed the reigns to his grandson. Don always joked that he never really retired because he was working harder now, as his grandson always had something for him to do. As Don grew older, his passion for farming changed to a passion for his family. His love for his family was evident by the countless smiles that brightened his face when people spoke of his family. Don was a lifelong resident of Oakland and was well known to many people. It would be difficult to find a friendlier, happy man. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Scott and Steve Johanson; brother-in-law, James Miller.

Donald is survived by his wife, Lura; daughter, Lisa Frederickson of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Tony (Melanie) Johanson of Oakland, Tyler (Jacque) Frederickson of Independence, MO, Stephanie (Chris) Meierant of Grover, MO, Clark Johanson and his fiancé Lindsey Comings of Lexington, NE and Lura E. Johanson of Grand Island, NE; great grandchildren, Landon and Jordan Meierant and Hayden Johanson. Also surviving is his sister, Donna Lee Miller of Oakland, CA.

Don Johanson

Don Johanson

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