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August 30, 2016 Leave a comment
Vivian L. Coryell, 95, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Legacey Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender.
Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender.
August 26, 2016 Leave a comment
Arthur W Oetken, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE. Memorial services will be Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE; Pastor Gretchen Ritola is officiating. The visitation will be Friday, August 26, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE.
Arthur was born on the family farm near Emerson on May 22, 1927, the son of Henry and Mary (Bottger) Oetken. He lived all his life in the Emerson area. He married Mildred Pallas on March 29, 1947, the couple had seven children. In 1991, Art and Mildred retired and moved into Emerson.
Arthur loved fishing and trains, but most of all he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred; sons, Dale (Darlene) Oetken of Fostoria, IA, Roger (Sharon) Oetken of Emerson, NE, Robert (Karen) Oetken of Lincoln, NE, Larry (Barbara) of Norfolk, NE, Richard (Michelle) Oetken of Lincoln, NE; daughters, Connie (Glen) Vraspir of Emerson, NE, Beverly (Leonard) Gradert of Emerson, NE; sister, Helen Frey of Pender, NE, 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wayne and Herman; and two sisters, Leona Pullen and Alvena Evans.
Arthur Oetken
August 26, 2016 Leave a comment
Michael Ja Schmidt, 21, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender; Pastor Beverly Rautenberg-Panko will be officiating. The visitation will be Friday, August 26, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.
Michael was born October 5, 1994 in Norfolk, NE to Joseph Schmidt and Kristy (Deitloff). He graduated from Pender School in 2013. In high school, he was very active in sports; he participated in football, basketball, and golf. Michael was currently working as a CNA at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender and was attending Wayne State College where he was studying to be a math teacher and coach. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, playing the guitar and he loved staying up late playing video games with his friends.
He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Kristy Schmidt of Pender, NE; and sister, Cynthia Rose (Eric) Vinton of Chadron, NE; and grandparents, Junior and Alvina Deitloff of Norfolk, NE.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Schmidt and Susan Schmidt.
Michael Schmidt
August 26, 2016 Leave a comment
Helen (Gaver) Hohenstein was born June 24, 1942, outside of Tekamah, Nebraska, to Ernest and Frieda (Moeller) Gaver. She passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at her granddaughter Ashley’s home. After a short battle with cancer, God called her home, at 74 years.
Helen attended District 29 School near Tekamah, and Tekamah High School for two years, before leaving to help on the family farm near Herman, Nebraska. She married Donald Updike of Lyons, Nebraska. To this union two children were born, Debbie and Duane. She later married Jerry Hohenstein of Craig, Nebraska. Helen enjoyed running a daycare out of her home for many years, and cooking for local nursing homes, before retiring.
Helen was very talented and enjoyed many crafts, including quilting and crocheting. She had a very caring heart and was concerned for others’ wellbeing. She loved her dog Ellie and enjoyed sitting outside with her watching the wildlife.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry; daughter, Debbie; sisters, Mabel Katt, Ruth Fisher, Ellen Boever; brother, Clinton Gaver.
Survivors include her son, Duane Updike of Casey, IA; sister, Lorena Haswell of Oxford, IA; brother, Dale (Vikki) Gaver of Blair, NE; grandchildren, Ashley (David) Schild, Joey Updike, Talon Trice, Blaine Hoyt, Jeg Updike; great-grandchildren; Alexia, David Jr. and Keira Schild; many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held Wed., Aug. 31st at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Lyons.
No visitation.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478 in Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Hohenstein
August 25, 2016 Leave a comment
Charles “Chuck” Frahm, 81 years, of Norfolk, Nebraska, formerly of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Norfolk Veteran’s Home in Norfolk with his wife by his side. Memorial Service will be Tuesday, August 30, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland. Military Honors will be conducted at the church following the service. No Visitation. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials to the family for later designation.
Charles Edward Frahm was born August 19, 1935, in West Point, Nebraska, to Mary (Strehle) and Hugo Frahm. Charles grew up on a farm near Lyons, Nebraska, where he attended country school and later graduated from Lyons Public High School. Charles entered into the United States Army and served from 1958-1959. He was a Lifetime Member of the American Legion and VFW.
Upon discharge from the Army, Charles came back home, and soon met his bride-to-be, Clara Huntemann. They married on May 21, 1961 at Grace Lutheran Church in West Point.
The couple moved to a farm west of Oakland, Nebraska and later moved to a farm near Rosalie, Nebraska. Finally, they settled near Oakland on the family farm, a home to them for 50 years.
Charles farmed and drove truck in those early years. Eventually they had three children, Debra, Bryan and Jay. In 2005, Charles purchased Harms Equipment. His love of selling and talking with farmers was his true joy! Charles was active in Bethany Lutheran Church during his many years in Lyons. Later, the couple made First Evangelical Lutheran Church their church home.
Charles had a great faith in God and his country. His love for his family was what really drove him to work so hard for so long.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hugo; mother, Mary; stepfather, Clarence Monson; grandson, Garrett Frahm.
His legacy includes his wife, Clara; daughter, Debra (Glen) Galloway of Wayne, IL; sons, Bryan Frahm of Oakland, Jay (Michelle) Frahm of Parks, AZ; grandsons, Wesley Watson of Sedona, AZ, Carson Frahm of Hot Springs, SD, Jace Frahm of Parks; sister, Rosemary (Paul) Kai of Oakland; brother, Jim Frahm of Lincoln, NE.
Charles Frahm
August 24, 2016 Leave a comment
Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargmann
*If you are 60+ and need information on programs designed to help keep you in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648. There are no membership fees or attendance requirements and new faces are always welcome.
* We have the following medical equipment to loan out on an as need basis, wheel chair, bath seats, toilet seat riser and portable toilet chair, crutches or walkers. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.
Meals on Wheels
*Would you like to get Meals on Wheels? Anyone over the age of 60 years and lives within the city limits are eligible for these meals. You may sign up anytime for the Meals on Wheels program; you can get the meals delivered however many times you want them each week. You must call 402-687-2332 before 8:30 a.m. if you want a meal that day. The suggested donation for the meals is $4.00.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. Aug. 24: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 a.m. Coffee time 10:15 a.m. Join us to play 65 card game at 1:30 p.m.
Thurs. Aug. 25: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:40 a.m. Rolls and coffee from 9-11 a.m. FROG exercise class at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.
Fri. Aug. 26: FROG exercises at 1:00. Sign up to play in the pinochle or hand & foot tournament at 1:30 p.m.
Mon. Aug. 29: FROG exercises at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.
Tues. Aug. 30: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 a.m. Walking exercises 10:40 a.m. Come and play the gold card game at 1:30 p.m.
Wed. Aug 31: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 p.m. Join us at 1:30 for cards.
August 24, 2016 Leave a comment
Cathryn Belle (Ensminger) Huff was born May 31, 1925 in Aurora, Nebraska to Joseph and Delta (Williamson) Ensminger. She passed away August 21, 2016 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland, Nebraska, at 91 years.
Cathy grew up on a farm near Emerson, Nebraska and graduated from Emerson High School. On June 8, 1944 she married her high school sweetheart, Charles Huff. They were married for 63 years at the time of his death, making Tekamah, Nebraska their home for most of those years. Cathy was a resident of Tekamah for 59 years, until failing health caused her to move to the Oakland Heights facility.
Cathy was a member of the United Methodist Church in Tekamah. She was a long time member of the Church Circle. She was also active in the VFW Auxiliary. Her hobbies included golf, knitting and gardening. She and Charles were avid ballroom dancers throughout their marriage.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles and her son, David.
She is survived by her daughter, Kay Gibbs (Ron) Kommers of Oakland; son, Van (Cathi) of Atlanta, GA; daughter-in-law, Mary Christensen of Kansas City MO; sister, Beth Petersen of Moville, IA; seven grandchildren; Eric, Clay, Rodney, Darci, Danette, Sam, and Katie; nine great grand children; Rachel, Ian, Autumn, Jaysen, Ben, Vivi, Kendall, Roslyn, and Corin; a host of nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service is Thurs., Aug 25th at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah, NE. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial Contributions suggested to the family for future designation.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Cathryn Huff
August 24, 2016 Leave a comment
Helen Hohenstein, 74 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at her home in Lyons.
A Memorial Service will be held Wed., Aug. 31st at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Lyons. There won’t be a visitation.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
August 24, 2016 Leave a comment
Eva Marie (Sok) Spenner, age 81, of Tekamah, Nebraska passed away on August 21, 2016 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, August 27, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Tekamah. Burial will be in the Tekamah Cemetery. Memorial visitation will be held Friday from 5-7 p.m. with family receiving friends and Vigil service at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Tekamah. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah is in charge of arrangements.
Eva Marie (Sok) Spenner was born to John and Anna (Augustyn) Sok December 10, 1934 in rural Valley County, Nebraska. She attended school at District 47 in Valley County. On January 16, 1946, the family moved to Burt County, Nebraska, where Eva attended school and graduated from Tekamah High School in 1952.
On April 16, 1956, Eva and Bernard Spenner were united in marriage at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Tekamah, Nebraska. To this union were born four children, Joseph, David, Lou and Donna. They made their home and raised their children on a farm west of Tekamah, where Eva was a homemaker, bookkeeper, gardener, housekeeper and caretaker of the elderly.
Eva was an active member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and Altar Society.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bernard; brothers, Henry Sok, Steve Sok; sister, Lillian (Sok) Vetick.
She is survived by her sons, Joseph Spenner of Jacksonville, FL, David Spenner of Bellevue, NE; daughters, Lou (Bill) Calhoon of Stanton, NE, Donna Spenner of Tekamah; two grandsons; two granddaughters; 3 great grandsons; sisters, Josephine Marquardt of Omaha, Adelene Laetsch of Atkinson, NE, Marie Gill of Tekamah; many nieces and nephews.
Eva Spenner
August 24, 2016 Leave a comment
Charles “Chuck” Frahm, 81 years, of Norfolk, Nebraska, formerly of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Norfolk Veteran’s Home in Norfolk.
Memorial Service will be Tuesday, August 30, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland. Military Honors will be conducted at the church following the service.
No Visitation. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials to the family for later designation.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Frahm
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