Scott A. Larsen, 54, of Hooper NE

March 21, 2016 Leave a comment


Scott A. Larsen age 54, of Hooper
Died Friday March 18, 2016 at his home.

Scott was born August 7, 1961 in Fremont to Darrel and Carolyn ‘Moore’ Larsen. He was raised in Fremont through junior high then moved with his family to a farm just outside of Hooper. He graduated from Logan View High School in 1979. After school he worked construction for Ehler’s Construction and Dale Reynolds before going to work for Excel in Schuyler for several years.

Scott liked to hunt, fish, and bowl and was a member of several bowling leagues in Fremont. He was a big Kansas City Royals and Denver Bronco’s fan. He was confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper, where he was still a member.

Survivors:
Parents – Carolyn and Darrel Larsen of Hooper
Sister – Rita Larsen of Los Altos, California
Aunts and Uncles

The funeral will be 10:30am Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. Rev. Joel Schroeder will officiate. Burial will follow in Hooper Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Hooper Funeral Chapel. Visitation will continue for one hour before the service at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Online guestbook at http://www.hooper-scribner.com

Scott Larsen

Scott Larsen

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Leroy D. Novak, 85, of Pender NE

March 21, 2016 Leave a comment


Leroy D. Novak, 85, of Pender, NE died on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender; Pastor Miles Ruch will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery of Pender. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Pender is in charge of the arrangements.

Leroy was born on December 21, 1930 near Rosalie, NE, the son of Ferdinand and Adela (Fabry) Novak. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rosalie. In 1949, he graduated from Rosalie High School. On January 21, 1951, he was united in marriage to Joyce Engel at Immanuel Lutheran Church. To this union five children were born: Nancy, Craig, Scott, Lee and Rhonda. The couple farmed near Rosalie until retiring and moving into Pender in 2000. Two of his favorite past times including playing cards and fishing. He looked forward to his annual fishing trips with his family to Minnesota. Leroy was a gentle man, like a bull in a china shop. He was known for his generosity with friends and strangers alike. He snuck away from his family silently in his sleep, unlike his boisterous loud demeanor.

Leroy is survived by his wife Joyce of Pender, NE, children: Nancy (Larry) Nyquist of Omaha, NE; Craig (Jean) Novak of Loveland, CO; Scott (Reva) Novak of Rosalie, NE; Lee (Carrie) Novak of Hubbard, NE; Rhonda (Jason Miller) Novak Jacob of Lincoln, NE; 14 of his favorite grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters: Lillian Radtke of Hooper, NE and Francie Dorau of Omaha, NE and Dan Miller, his honorary son.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers and 4 sisters.

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Leroy D. Novak, 85, of Pender NE

March 20, 2016 Leave a comment


Leroy D. Novak, 85, of Pender passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender.

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

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Frances Jasa, 87, of Pender NE

March 20, 2016 Leave a comment


Frances Anne (Prokop) Jasa, 87, of Pender, NE passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Pender; Father Gerald Leise will be officiating. The Visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church with a wake service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery of Pender. Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Pender is in charge of the arrangements.

Frances was born on November 28, 1928 in Pender, NE, the daughter of Frank and Frances (Urbanec) Prokop. She attended Pender High School, graduating in 1946. On October 1, 1949, she was united in marriage to James Robert Jasa. To this union ten children were born. The couple farmed near Thurston. Frances was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and the Thurston Legion Auxiliary. Frances enjoyed gardening, but took pride in her family, enjoying the time she was able to spend with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her children; Robert (Robin) Jasa of Laurel, NE, Steven (Teresa) Jasa of Marlboro, MA, Jeff (Cindy) Jasa of Thurston, NE, Kevin Jasa of Estherville, IA, Karen (Don) Pearson of Pender, NE, Cheryl Hatley of Pender, NE, Kerry (Janice) Jasa of Omaha, NE, Gina (Jason) Slama of Thurston, NE and Kristine Jasa of Omaha, NE. Frances is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Gladys Prokop of Pender, NE and brother-in-law, Joseph Tesarek of Omaha, NE.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James Robert in 2007; son, Dennis; grandson Justin Slama; brothers, Frank, Alvin, Charles, James, Edwin and Reynold and sisters, Agnes and Alice.

Frances Jasa

Frances Jasa

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Georgian Vraspir, 84, of Thurston NE

March 20, 2016 Leave a comment


Georgian (Pope) Vraspir, 84, of Thurston, Nebraska died on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Heritage of Emerson Nursing Home in Emerson, NE. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson with Pastor Gretchen Ritola and Vicar Rebecca Truland officiating. The visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church. There will be a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the church. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery of Emerson. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Emerson is in charge of the arrangements.

Georgian was born on October 15, 1931 in Emerson, NE, the daughter of George and Emma (Stimson) Pope. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson and attended Emerson High School. On June 10, 1955 she was united in marriage to Robert Vraspir at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. For several years she worked at the Pender Community Hospital, retiring due to her health. Georgian was a member of the Legion Auxiliary in Thurston, NE and St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE; where she was a member of the Mariam Circle. She loved baking and traveling; but her greatest joy was time spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons: Mike (Joan) Vraspir of Emerson, NE and Steven (Melynda) Vraspir of Roundup, MT; daughter, Diane (Keith) Lamp of Emerson, NE. Georgian is also survived by her grandchildren; Amy (Jason) Modlin, Jenny (Todd) Skoglund, Valerie and friend Joe Messerschmidt, Jeremy Vraspir, Merissa, Emilie, Hannah Vraspir, Nathan (April) Lamp, Jessica (Zach) Wehner, Adam Lamp; her great grandchildren: Jacob, Karrena, Kylie, Emma, Raegan, Ryan, Ethan, Adyson, Wyatt, Reed, Isabelle, Tyson, Toby, Ansleigh, Joey and Maddox; and several nieces and nephews.

Georgian was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert, sister Betty and brothers: George, Glen, Art, Johnny, Charles, Harold and Teddy.

Georgian Vraspir

Georgian Vraspir

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Doris J. Worley, 91, of Decatur NE

March 20, 2016 Leave a comment


Doris J. Worley was born January 17, 1925 to John and Jenny (Walker) Beard in rural Decatur, Nebraska. She passed away peacefully at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Blair, Nebraska on March 19, 2016.

On September 29, 1942, Doris was united in marriage to Don L. Worley. They were married for 70 years.

Doris was a homemaker and also assisted Don with his farming activities. She was an active member of the Decatur United Methodist Church, the Blackbird Aid Society and volunteered as a fund raiser for several charities. She enjoyed spending time with her family, baking, gardening and dancing.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Don; daughter, Janice Sears; great grandsons, Garrett Hartman and Max Sears; granddaughter-in-law, Ann Sears; her parents; sisters, Beulah (Howard) Lewis, Sara (Robert) Baker; brothers, Louis (Dona) Beard, Charles Beard, Johnnie Beard; brother-in-law, William Witthuhn.

Survivors include her sons, Phil (Mitzi) and Marty (Karen) of Omaha, NE; eight grandchildren and their spouses; seventeen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sister, Betty Witthuhn of Loveland, CO; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Beard of Tekamah; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be on Monday, March 21st from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. Family will be receiving friends during this time.

The Funeral Service will be Tuesday, March 22nd at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Decatur. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.

Burial is in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Decatur, NE.

Memorials suggested to the United Methodist Church in Decatur, NE.

Doris Worley

Doris Worley

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Wilma H. Neitzke, 103, of Oakland NE Formerly of Manistee MI

March 20, 2016 Leave a comment


Wilma H. Neitzke, 103 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, formerly of Manistee, MI, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 at Oakland Heights, in Oakland.

The Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, March 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland. Visitation will be held on hour prior to service at the church. Burial will be at a later date at Oak Grove Cemetery, Manistee MI.

Memorials suggested to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.

Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

 

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Elsie Hansen, 98, of Lyons NE

March 20, 2016 Leave a comment


Elsie Wilhelmina Hansen was born June 22, 1917 to Henry and Emma (Hoegemeyer) Heitshusen on their farm east of Lyons. She passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 98.

Elsie was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church and later joined the Divide Center Presbyterian Church. She transferred her membership to the First Presbyterian Church in Lyons in 1979.

Elsie attended rural school at Viles School District 56 for eleven years and graduated in 1935 from Lyons High School. She was secretary for Johnson Commission Company at the Livestock Exchange Building in Omaha several years before her marriage to Harry L. Hansen in 1942. Two daughters were born to this union; Marinell and Carolie.

Harry and Elsie lived on a farm east of Lyons, in the Divide Center Community. They left the farm in 1982 and retired in Lyons. Elsie enjoyed traveling, playing cards and gardening.

The past year she has lived at Golden Living Center in Tekamah, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry; four brothers, Elmer, Clifton, Lloyd, Norman; two sisters, Bernice Nelson, Gladys McKenzie.

She is survived by her two daughters, Marinell (Gary) Neuhaus of Omaha, Carolie (Daniel) Smith of Lyons; three grandchildren, Jay (Alicia Klein) Neuhaus of Zurich, Switzerland, Jacquie (Erik) Nordwall of Shoreview, MN, Heather (Jason) Lauritsen of Lyons; two great grandchildren, Aubrey and Blake Lauritsen.

A Memorial Visitation will be on Friday, April 8th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons. Family will be receiving friends during this time.

A Memorial Service will be Saturday, April 9th at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Lyons.

Burial is in the Lyons Cemetery.

Elsie Hansen

Elsie Hansen

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Elsie W. Hansen, 98, of Lyons NE

March 18, 2016 Leave a comment


Elsie W. Hansen, 98 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska.

MEMORIAL SERVICES are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Lyons.

Elsie Hansen

Elsie Hansen

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Helen Jean Nelson, 100, of Oakland NE

March 16, 2016 Leave a comment


Jean (Helen Jean) Nelson was the firstborn of Edward N. and Henrietta (Johnson) Nelson January 29, 1916 on a farmstead south east of Oakland, NE. She ended her time here on earth as she slept during the early morning hours of March 9, 2016, at Oakland Heights Nursing Home, of old age.

She had just started attending country school when the family bought their own farm, and moved to where she would grow up, helping her mother to care for her eventual five siblings. She attended a new country school, and would graduate from Oakland High School at the age of 16, where she obtained her first teaching certificate. Later, she would attend Wayne State for a year to expand it.

She taught at Homer, Nebraska for a year before moving back to teach at a country school closer to home. During the summers, and even after her move to North Platte where she taught fourth grade, she took classes during the summers at the University of Nebraska in Omaha, and eventually graduated with a bachelor’s degree. Once she was asked by her mother to care for her sister Evelyn, who had been mentally damaged by a fall as a child, the two of them moved to Duluth Minnesota for two years. From there it was on to Chicago, Illinois, where Jean taught for over 30 years, was a Sunday school teacher and ran a Girl Scout troop in addition to caring for her sister. Jean retired at 65 because of a rule of the times. Soon after, she returned to Nebraska and the farm to live with her brother Gordon while Evelyn chose to stay at a Home in Chicago. Jean attended the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland and for decades belonged to and enjoyed helping others, the goal of their many organizations, until she could no longer do so.

Jean, never wasteful of her time also used the summers to work. One summer during WWII, Jean became a “Rosie the Riveter,” another summer she took Evelyn to Washington and the Pentagon to work and while Evelyn ran an elevator Jean worked in an office. They both met General Charles de Gaulle there during his 1944 visit. During the later 50s through the 70s they made trips to Europe to visit their younger sister Ruth and her family and enjoyed discovering Europe for themselves. However, whether it was Christmas or summer break from school Jean made it a point to first go back to the farm to spend time with her folks before anything else.

She never married but always said she had had many, many children in the ones she taught and in her nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four siblings; two nephews.

She is survived by her youngest sibling, Ruth Schmidtmayr of Vienna, Austria; two nieces; two nephews; sixteen great-nieces and nephews; eleven great-great nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

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