Sherry Alexander of Onawa IA
June 7, 2016 Leave a comment
Sherry Alexander passed away June 6, 2016, at her home in Onawa, IA.
Memorial services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE
Betty R. Strand, 89, of Uehling NE
June 7, 2016 Leave a comment
Betty R. Strand, age 89, of Uehling, Nebraska passed away Saturday June 4, 2016, at the Hooper Care Center in Hooper, Nebraska. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Hooper Funeral Chapel. Pastor Larry Jirsak will officiate. Burial will follow in the Swaburg Baptist Cemetery south of Uehling. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Uehling Community Support Fund, Uehling Park and the Swaburg Baptist Cemetery. Online guestbook can be accessed at http://www.hooper-scribner.com. Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel in Hooper is in charge of arrangements.
Betty was born the oldest of six on June 28, 1926 in Waterbury, Nebraska to Willis and Ruth ‘Stewart’ Wheatley. The family lived in several different communities during the depression, eventually settling in Uehling. Betty graduated from Uehling High School in 1945. She was married to Gerald Strand in September 1945 and they farmed in the Uehling area. Betty was a farm wife helping out on the farm until they sold their equipment in 1971. She then went to work at Logan View High School as a cook while still living in the Uehling area. After retirement they moved into Uehling. Gerald died in June of 1990. Betty continued to live in Uehling until she became a resident of the Hooper Care Center.
Betty had been a member of the Ladies Aide of the Congregational Church in Uehling, Congregational Church Choir and taught Sunday School and Confirmation there as well. She also was a member of Wo-He-Low, American Legion Auxiliary and was a Girl Scout Leader.
Survivors:
Daughter – Bonita (Dennis) Krohn of Hooper
Sons – Jerry Strand of Rural Hooper
Jon Strand of Uehling
Grandson – James M. Case II
Granddaughter – Juliane M. (Chad) Case Rinas
Great grandchildren: Christopher M. Rinas, Tyler D. Rinas and Dylan P. Rinas
Brothers: Willis C. (Jean) Wheatley of Apache Junction, AZ.
Joe (Debbie) Wheatley of Allyn, WA.
Sisters: Mona (Lyle) Thielfoldt of Brownsville, TX.
Janice (Hershel) Nuzum of Hooper
Sister-in-law – Muriel Rabe of Oakland
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, brother Leo and granddaughter Janel Case.
Betty Strand
Durwood Kent Bunderson, 84, of Oakland NE
June 7, 2016 Leave a comment
Durwood Kent Bunderson was born on March 15, 1932 in rural Burt County, Nebraska to Oscar and Dorlene (Lester) Bunderson. Kent passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland, NE.
Kent spent most of his life serving his friends, family and community in Burt County. Kent worked for Northwestern Bell for nearly 33 years as a union employee and installed the first dialed telephone in Fremont, NE.
Upon his retirement from Northwestern Bell, Kent and Myra (Gatzemeyer) enjoyed traveling and fishing. For many years they wintered in Florida.
Often Kent’s catches were the main course of numerous fish fries he cooked and served his family and friends.
He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was a loyal, honest and hardworking man who treasured his friends and family.
Kent was loved and will be missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three siblings: Lester, Jim and Jeanne.
Kent is survived by his wife, of 43 years, Myra of Oakland; five children: Janet (Lee) Bunderson of Camdenton, MO, Kathy (Jo) Peterson of Omaha, NE, William (Eric) Bunderson of Omaha, Sandra Hille Weisman of Columbia, MO, Larry Hille of Fremont, NE; 12 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
Visitation is Tues., June 7th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland with family receiving friends.
The Funeral Service is Wed., June 8th at 10:30 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.
Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial is in the Craig Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Kent Bunderson
Rebecca Sue Rocca (Becky), 54, of the Tekamah NE Decatur NE Area
June 7, 2016 Leave a comment
Rebecca Sue Rocca (Becky) was born September 28, 1961 in Blair Nebraska to Neal and Gay White. On Friday, May 27, 2016, at the age of 54 she passed to her heavenly home when she was taken suddenly from her friends and family in an auto accident.
Becky spent her childhood on farms located between Tekamah and Decatur, Nebraska. She attended elementary school at School District 6R, a country school located between Tekamah and Decatur, then transferred to Tekamah-Herman High School in Tekamah, graduating in 1979. She continued a higher education degree at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, followed by further education at University of Nebraska at Omaha, graduating in May of 1984.
Becky was involved in many school activities including cheerleading, singing and band. Outside of school she was involved in 4-H where she participated in showing horses, cattle, cooking, sewing and singing. Becky was passionate about horses and showed her Appaloosas Jack, Jane and Annie, in breed shows at the National Level.
Becky met Martin J Rocca “Marty” in college and they married August 6, 1982 making their home on the family farm between Tekamah and Decatur. They were business partners as well as life partners working in insurance, construction and farming. As an adult Becky loved Harley motorcycles, farming, her nieces and nephew and her dogs
Becky was preceded in death by her father, Neal White; infant brother, Stephen Michael White; grandparents, Clarence (Peeler) and Edith Kelly and John and Eva White; uncles, Clarence Kelly Jr and Dale White.
Becky is survived by her husband, Martin Rocca of Decatur; mother, Gay White of Tekamah, brother, Wade White of Oklahoma City, OK; sister, Janelle White and brother in law John Guisto from Tucson AZ; nieces and nephews, Kelly Dyvig and husband Cory Dyvig of Edmond OK, Matlock White of Oklahoma City, OK, Kasey Reyes and husband Jordan Reyes of Guthrie OK; and great niece and nephews, Ashlyn, Blake and Tyler Dyvig; many aunts, uncles and cousins also mourn her loss.
The Memorial Service is Fri., June 10th at 2:00 p.m. at the Tekamah City Auditorium.
Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Becky Rocca
Rebecca, “Becky” Sue Rocca, 54, of the Tekamah and Decatur NE Area
June 4, 2016 Leave a comment
Rebecca “Becky” Sue Rocca, 54 years, of the Tekamah and Decatur area passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 in Lincolnville, Kansas.
The Memorial Service will be held Fri., June 10th at 2:00 p.m. at the Tekamah City Auditorium.
Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Becky Rocca
Betty Daugherty, 88, of West Point NE
June 4, 2016 Leave a comment
Betty Daugherty, age 88, of West Point, Nebraska passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016, at St. Francis Memorial Hospital. Memorial service will be Monday, June 6 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Church in West Point. Lunch will follow in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to John A. Stahl Library or the Sunshine Center. Stokely Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Mae Janvrin was born February 19, 1928 in Bancroft, IA to Howard and Geraldine (Godfredson) Janvrin. She grew up in Hawarden, IA and graduated from High School there in 1946. On June 10, 1950, Betty married Kenneth Daugherty at Hawarden Methodist Church.
Betty was a Northwestern Bell operator for 16 years, from 1948-1964. She and Ken moved to Wayne, NE in 1950 and to West Point in 1969. From 1972 to 1984, the couple owned and operated B.J.’s Fashions in West Point.
Betty was a member of Trinity Church, past officer in Guild, Den Mother in Wayne and West Point, and active in the community. She was an avid bowler, the first woman to roll a 600 series in Wayne. Betty sang in the church choir, served as president of the Chamber of Commerce in 1978, and active in West Point Community Theater.
Survivors include sons Scott (Carolyn) Daugherty Klar of Pooler, GA, Kim (Nancy) Daugherty of West Point and Fred (Tamra) Daugherty of Lincoln; brother Kenneth (Karen) Janvrin of Panora, IA; sisters Dolores Shuff of LeMars, IA, Wanda (Jerry) McManamann of Lincoln, and LaVonne Corral of Iowa; grandchildren Gayle Klar, Lynn Klar, Kim Jr. “Pete” (LaRissa) Daugherty, Brent (Mandi) Daugherty, and Garett, Emily, and Ryan Daugherty; great-grandchildren Rebecca, Kristina Anne, Brooklyn, Jolie, Elise, and Jameson; and great-great-grandson Trae.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and husband Ken on July 5, 2013.
Betty Daugherty
Lloyd P. Keller, 75, of Phoenix AZ Formerly of Hooper NE
June 2, 2016 Leave a comment
Lloyd P. Keller, 75, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Hooper, NE, passed away May 27, 2016 at The Villa in Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will be on Saturday, June 4th, at 11 a.m. at Our Redeemer Church in Hooper. Pastor Joel Schroeder will officiate the service. Interment with Military Honors will be in the Hooper Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Online condolences may be left at http://www.marcysvoboda.com. Svoboda Funeral Home in Wahoo is in charge of arrangements.
Lloyd was born on September 7, 1940 to parents Marvin and Margaret (Jordan) Keller in Hooper. He graduated from Hooper High School in 1958 and later attended Midland Lutheran College. He enlisted in the United States Army serving in the Army Security Agency from 1962 to 1968. Following his honorable discharge from the military, Lloyd lived in Maryland, Fremont, NE, Omaha, NE, and Arizona. He worked at many different occupations including the Fremont Post Office, Valmont IT department, Quality Assurance at National Marketing Services, and telemarketing at different locations.
He enjoyed baking cakes, his plants, wind chimes, and collecting elephant figurines. He was a member of Our Redeemer Church in Hooper and the American Legion.
He was survived by his brother, Marlin Keller; nephew, Tim and Laura Keller; nieces, Rhonda and Tim Vanderford, and Ann Keller; great nephews, Brian Hoback, Nathan, Trevor, and Jared Vanderford, and Bryson Keller; great niece, Miranda Keller; many cousins; and his dog Gypsy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; niece, Teresa Keller-Hoback; and sister-in-law, Judy Keller.
Lloyd Keller
Irene Joy Nordstrom, 71, of Tekamah NE
June 2, 2016 Leave a comment
Irene Joy Nordstrom was born to Gerald Kenneth and Ethel Lena (Clyde) McIntosh on February 23, 1945 in Blair, Nebraska. She passed away May 30, 2016, at CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha, Nebraska, after a month-long battle due to complications from surgery.
She attended a rural school in her early years and graduated from Tekamah High School in 1963. Arnold “Arnie” Nordstrom, Jr. and Irene were united in marriage on May 3, 1964. Born to this union were three daughters. Irene and Arnie were empty-nesters for just a few years before they became the legal guardians of 3 very young children. They continued to generously open their doors to several other family members in times of need. They were very close to their many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Irene worked as the office manager off and on for all the years they owned a local TV and appliance store. She had a deep abiding love for Jesus Christ and a driving desire to serve the Lord. One of Irene’s greatest joys was teaching songs to children during her community’s Vacation Bible School and at Sunday School. She helped with MOP’s as a teacher and also taught piano lessons. Over the last several years, Irene has volunteered to manage the Tekamah Food Pantry. She loved her Bible Study groups too. She was well-known for her bright smile and her talkative warmth. She had a real gift for encouraging others. She was a loving soul, full of orneriness with a twinkle in her eye.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents and step-father, George Metzler, Sr; sisters, Geraldine Metzler and Gale Macdonald; brother, Gerald McIntosh; sister-in-law, Ulrike McIntosh; niece, Amber Wood; nephew Tatum McIntosh; her double cousin, Walter McIntosh.
Survivors include her husband, Arnold; daughters and sons-in-laws, Laura (Daniel) Kelley of Waco, NE, Brenda (Mark) Nelson of Elkhorn, NE, Trina (Warren) Wetzel of Tekamah; their guardian children, Faith Teneyck, Michael Metzler, Holly (Mike) Martin, all of Tekamah; eight grandchildren, Jacqueline, Nicole, Weston, Nicholas, Gregory, Jessica, Gavin and Jordan; two step-grandchildren, Kevin and Erin; four honorary grandchildren, Brayten, Mark, Jacob and Joseph, five great grandchildren, Lacey, Benjamin, Brialynn, Adrian and Maddelynn; step-mother, Erna Hawley of Tekamah; sisters, Sherry Kocher of Elkhorn, Jeanette Brooks of Cozad, NE and Debi (Darrel) Boyce of Herman, NE; brothers, George McIntosh of Lincoln and George (Sonny) Metzler, Jr. of Tekamah; many beloved nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Visitation is Thurs., June 2nd from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. Family will be receiving friends.
The Funeral Service is Fri., June 3rd at 2:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Irene Nordstrom
Irene J. Nordstrom, 71, of Tekamah NE
June 1, 2016 Leave a comment
Irene J. Nordstrom, 71 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha, Nebraska.
Visitation will be held on Thurs., June 2nd from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah with family receiving friends.
The Funeral Service is Fri., June 3rd at 2:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Rebecca Rocca of Decatur NE
May 31, 2016 Leave a comment
Obituary for Rebecca “Becky” S. Rocca
Services are Pending at Pelan Funeral Services.
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