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Kathryn “Kay” Larson, 90 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the Hooper Care Center in Hooper, Nebraska.
Funeral Service is pending with Pelan Funeral Services.
August 17, 2016 Leave a comment
Duane F. Ahlers, 77, of Rosalie, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE. Funeral services will be Friday, August 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rosalie, NE with Pastor Robert Johnson officiating. The visitation will be Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in the Bancroft Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft.
Duane was born March 9, 1939 to Alfred and Mable (Soll) Ahlers on a farm north of Walthill. He was baptized April 16, 1939 and confirmed June 6, 1954 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rosalie. In May of 1957, Duane graduated from Rosalie High School. After high school, Duane enrolled in the Marine Corps and was stationed in Parris Island, SC. After returning from the service, Duane married Norma Kinning on June 7, 1964. The couple had two children, Jeffrey and Jami.
Duane farmed from 1961 until 1994, and worked at Blue Ox from 1994 until 2007. He was a member of the VFW, mayor and Rosalie Town Board member, Immanuel Lutheran Church Board, Rural Fire Board, Old Settlers Committee, Rosalie Fire Department, Rosalie Rescue Squad, and was a former Mason. Duane loved playing cards, learning everything he could about NASA, and watching Bizarre Foods, saying he could see the world without leaving his couch.
Duane is survived by his son, Jeffrey Ahlers of Sioux City, IA; daughter, Jami (Richard) Mohl of Bancroft, NE and grandsons, Stuart Mohl of Thornton, CO and Ryley Mohl of Bancroft, NE; companion, Carmen Russman of Rosalie, NE; sister, Carol (Mylon) Beutler of Bancroft, NE; brother, Larry (Diane) Ahlers of Rosalie, NE, Dennis (Betsy) Ahlers of Burnsville, MN, Gary (Naomi) Ahlers of Lincoln, NE; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is also survived by Carmen’s family; Scott (Rhonda) Russman of Farnam, NE, Terri (Todd) Alberts of St. Paul, NE, Mark Russman of Wisner, NE, Mike (Melinda) Russman of Farnam, NE, Tyler (Teresa Block) Russman of Davison, MI, 15 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and Carmen’s daughter-in-law, Shelly Russman.
August 16, 2016 Leave a comment
Duane F. Ahlers, 77, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center.
Funeral services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home.
August 11, 2016 Leave a comment
John Davis Dewhurst III was born April 9, 1966 to John and Marian (Jensen) Dewhurst in Blair, Nebraska. He passed away, Saturday, August 6, 2016 at his home in Herman.
He graduated from Oak Park High School in Kansas City, Missouri. Shortly after graduation John enlisted and served in the US Navy from 1984 to 1988.
John enjoyed camping, drives in the country, spending time with his nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews, the Huskers, NASCAR and aircraft carriers. He really loved to fish, but hated taking the fish off the hook.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Marian; and niece, Alonna.
John is survived by his father, John (Cindy) of Tekamah; daughter, Kierstin Thornsberry of Missouri; sisters: Kay (John) Shreve of Prairie Grove, AR, Tonya of Bellevue, NE, Terra Braniff of Blair, NE, Cassy (Phil) Meideros of Omaha; brother, Joshua (Amy) McClusky of Kansas City, MO; numerus nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Fri., Aug. 12th from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Herman Legion Hall in Herman NE. A Memorial Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. also at the Herman Legion Hall.
Burial is in the Herman Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
John Davis Dewhurst III
August 10, 2016 Leave a comment
John Davis Dewhurst III, 50 years, of Herman, Nebraska, passed away, Saturday, August 6, 2016 at his home in Herman.
A Memorial Visitation will be held Fri., Aug. 12th from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Herman Legion Hall with the Memorial Service following at 2:00 p.m.
Burial is in the Herman Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
August 9, 2016 Leave a comment
Genavie “Genny” A. Anderson, 78 years, of Fremont, NE passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Nye Pointe in Fremont.
Genny was born in Oakland, NE on June 9, 1938 to Dave and Eudena (Sprake) Anderson. She attended country school for eight years and went on to graduate from Oakland High School in 1958. Following high school, she moved to Fremont and attended Cornhusker Beauty School where she became a licensed beautician. She worked a number of years before she became a co-owner of Hair Spot Beauty Salon with Diane Chmelka for almost forty years.
She was very active in the Fremont Alliance Church and served on the board for Prime Timers, and enjoyed being a part of Christian Women. Genny enjoyed many outdoor activities as well as attending her grandchildren’s activities. She was an avid Husker fan. She maintained a positive attitude surviving breast cancer and in her final years with Parkinson’s disease.
She is survived by her sons, Mark (Vicki) Anderson, and Donald (Robyn) Anderson both of Fremont; sisters, Shirley Erney of Omaha, NE, Phyllis (Rod) Bartunek of San Antonio, TX; brother, Dennis (Virginia) Anderson of Del Rio, TX; 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Buddy Anderson; daughter, Cindy Miller; granddaughter, Courtney Anderson; and ex-husband, George.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Fremont Alliance Church in Fremont. Pastor Tom Nevius will officiate. Visitation will be Monday from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. with family receiving friends from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Burial will be at Salem Covenant Cemetery, near Oakland, NE.
Memorials may be directed to the Fremont Alliance Church for Youth Mission Trips and the Breast Cancer Association.
Genavie Anderson
August 9, 2016 Leave a comment
Willie LeRoy McCullock, 79 years, of Decatur, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah, Nebraska.
A Graveside Service will be held Sat., Aug. 13th at 10:00 a.m. at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Decatur NE.
Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Willie McCullock
August 9, 2016 Leave a comment
Jeffrey Dean Novotny was born to Donald and Dorothy (Hensley) Novotny on February 1, 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska. He passed away Friday, August 5, 2016, after battling cancer, at his home in Oakland, Nebraska, at the age of 56 years.
Jeffrey graduated from Northwest High School in Omaha. He married Janine Schwarting on June 22, 1996. They made their home in Oakland, where he was self-employed in the home remodeling business. He has made his mark in many homes, and in many lives, through his quality craftsmanship.
He is survived by his wife, Janine; parents, Donald and Dorothy of Oakland; daughters, Savannah Farrell of Des Moines, IA, Lisa (Brian) Petersen of Oakland, Tina Newton of Oakland; siblings, Scott (Sharon) Novotny of Chesapeake, VA, Amy (Randy) Vanbeek of Omaha, Dan Novotny of Omaha; eight grandchildren who loved and adored their Grandpa; and 5 nieces and nephews.
Visitation is Tues., Aug. 9th from 5:00-7:00 at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. Family will be receiving friends during this time.
The Funeral Service is Wed., Aug. 10th at 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Oakland. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Jeff Novotny
August 5, 2016 4 Comments
He was born in Bancroft, Ne. to Ernest Heise and Margaret (English) Heise. He was a well known artist at Neihardt Center in Bancroft, Ne., Mona Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney, NE. and Gallery 72 in Omaha, Ne. He was an original member of the New York Street Painters. Myron also served in the United States Army.
Myron Heise
August 5, 2016 Leave a comment
Clarence J. Lindgren, 100 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Oakland Heights in Oakland, Nebraska.
Funeral Service is pending with Pelan Funeral Services.
Clarence Lindgren
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