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April 23, 2016 Leave a comment
Mary E. Moore, 95 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Tekamah.
Visitation is Tues., April 26th from 12:30-2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah NE.
The Funeral Service is Tues., April 26th at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah NE.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
April 23, 2016 Leave a comment
Catherine “Louise” (Woerner) Gustin, 94, of Rosalie, Nebraska died April 20, 2016. She was born in Lincoln, NE to Otto and Edith (Gibson) Woerner on July 15, 1921. She married Pat Gustin in 1942 and had four children.
She is survived by children Patty & Al Benson of Dryden, NY; Jim & Kathi Gustin of Dakota City, NE; Doug & Janey Gustin of Elkhorn, NE and Kris Gustin of South Sioux City, NE; grandchildren, Dee & Kevin Den Hartog of Minnetonka, MN, Steve & Nikki Gustin of Dakota City, Tina & Rob Dykes of Lincoln, NE, Nate & Casondra Gustin of Doniphan, NE, Janna & Bryan Holcomb of Schladt, Germany and Joelle & Neal Reynolds of Onawa, IA; great grandchildren, Kylie Gustin, Lily, Holly & Lucy Den Hartog and Carter & Colton Gustin; step great grandchildren, Christian Arnold, Taylor Williams & Haley Clarey; step great-great grandchildren, Alexandria, Brayden, Cayden & Aaron.
Louise is preceded in death by her husband, Pat; parents, Otto & Edith Woerner; siblings, Bob, Marie, Otto & Gene.
Private family services will be held on April 24, 2016. Memorials can be sent to the family to be designated at a later time.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
April 23, 2016 Leave a comment
Michelle L. Tilmon, 45 years, of Tekamah, passed away Thursday, April 21 at CHI Health Creighton in Omaha, Nebraska.
Services are pending at Pelan Funeral Services.
April 22, 2016 Leave a comment
Mary E. Moore, 93 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Tekamah.
Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah.
April 22, 2016 Leave a comment
Catherine Louise Gustin, 94 years, of Rosalie, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Elmwood Care Center in Onawa, Iowa.
Private family services will be held.
Burial is in the Lyons Cemetery.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
April 20, 2016 Leave a comment
Leslie Lee Castor was born to Wilbert and Ruth (Christopher) Castor February 28, 1945 in Decatur, Nebraska. He passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Elmwood Care Center in Onawa, Iowa.
Leslie was raised in Decatur, attending Decatur Public School, and later becoming a farmhand.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Helen Edie, Melbern Castor, Fred Castor, Marilyn Webster, Dwain Castor, Charles Castor, Connie Newton, Luella Hoggatt, Kenneth Castor.
He is survived by his siblings, Joseph Castor of Ocean Springs, MS, Gene Castor of Decatur, Harriet Peterson of Bellevue, NE, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Graveside Service will be held Sat., April 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Decatur NE.
Memorials are donor’s choice.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements.
Leslie Castor
April 19, 2016 Leave a comment
Marcella “Sally” Rennerfeldt, age 88, of West Point, Nebraska passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Fremont Health Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be 10:30am on Thursday, April 21 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Reverend Steve Emanuel as celebrant. Burial will be at St. Michael’s with lunch following at the Nielsen Center. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:00pm to 7:00pm with Guild Rosary at 1:30pm and Vigil Service at 7:00pm all at Stokely Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Masses or for later designation by the family.
Marcella Marie Rennerfeldt was born on February 3, 1928 to Leona Wolken in West Point. Sally was raised by her mother, Leona, and stepfather, Clifford Davis, and graduated from Guardian Angels in 1945. On September 12, 1950, Sally married Harland Rennerfeldt at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She was a wonderful homemaker and mother to their four children. At the age of 65, Sally began her iconic 22 year employment at McDonald’s where she was an original employee. Her cheerful face and warm heart will be missed by every customer.
Sally was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Guild, and spearheaded St. Mary’s Bingo. She loved card games, bingo, and going to the casino. Most of all, Sally relished the time she spent with her family.
Sally is survived by her son Gary (Anna) Rennerfeldt of Dakota Dunes, SD; daughters Diane (Greg) Wermers of Fremont, NE, Donna (Gene “Joe”) Murphy of Brentwood, CA, and Deb (Mike) Dreher of Norfolk; grandchildren Gina (Chad) Taylor, Lisa (Zak) Klein, Kim Hadcock, Mark Hadcock, Kari (Tom) Ramseth, Amy (Drew) Gaschler, Tommy Murphy, Heather Rennerfeldt, Michael Rennerfeldt, Matt Dreher, Emily Dreher, and Jeremy Dreher; ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Harland, in 2012.
Stokely Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Marcella “Sally” Rennerfeldt
April 19, 2016 Leave a comment
Leslie Lee Castor, 71 years, of Decatur, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Elmwood Care Center in Onawa, Iowa.
Memorial Service pending with Pelan Funeral Services.
April 16, 2016 Leave a comment
Wilma Catherine (Paulsen) Nebel, 89, of Emerson, NE, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Heritage of Emerson Nursing Home in Emerson. Funeral services will be Monday, April 18, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson; Pastor Gretchen Ritola will be officiating. The visitation will be Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Monday morning with family present from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.
Wilma was born October 14, 1926 to Johann and Augusta (Havekost) Paulsen in Pender, NE. She was active in 4-H and raised show calves. She graduated from Pender High School, attended Wayne College, and then taught school for a short time. She married Kurt Luther Nebel and they had three children. The couple farmed, and besides being an exceptional homemaker, Wilma helped in any way she could by operating farm machinery and taking care of the livestock.
She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where she was involved in WELCA, Bible study, and Vacation Bible School. She also served as a 4-H Leader in Emerson.
Wilma enjoyed crocheting, sewing, solving puzzles, watching baseball and basketball games on TV, gardening, bowling, taking scenic trips, and anything green. She also liked listening to piano and organ music, especially hymns, polkas, and Lawrence Welk type music. Wilma loved to play cards and board games. She was strong in her faith, never hesitating to help others. Wilma had a big, friendly smile and loved when the whole family could get together. Wilma was very proud of her grandchildren and enjoyed hearing about their lives.
Wilma is survived by her son, Doug (Nara) Nebel of Tacoma, WA; daughter, Sheryl (Lee) Roadifer of Cheyenne, WY; sisters, Arlene (Raymond) Messerschmidt of Hubbard, NE, Ida Mae Witt of Wakefield, NE, Lois (Bill) Farrell of Grinnell, IA; sister-in-law, Anita Paulsen of South Sioux City, NE; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Brindy, Jilleen, and Lance Roadifer, and many nieces and nephews.
Wilma is preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Curtiss; five brothers, and two sisters.
Wilma Nebel
April 14, 2016 Leave a comment
Wilma C. Nebel, 89, of Emerson, NE, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson.
Funeral services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Emerson.
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