Thomas S. Elliott, 52, of Monticello IL

March 16, 2016 Leave a comment


Thomas S. Elliott, 52, of Monticello, passed away at 8:15 a.m., Sunday, March 13, 2016. Tom was born on October 18, 1963 in Macomb, IL the son of Robert K. Elliott and Christy E. (Hausmann) Elliott. He married Christine Marie Bures on August 29, 2003 in Monticello. She passed away on January 23, 2016.

Tom is survived by his daughters, Kayla Elliott and Jenna Elliott both of Mowequa; son, Matthew Pieper (Raechel) of Normal; grandchildren, Liam and Elise Pieper; mother, Christy Elliott of Urbana; and sister, Lori L. Elliott of Urbana. Also surviving are Marilyn and Ken Bures; sisters-in-law, Carin and Melissa; brothers-in-law, Carl and Andy Bures; along with a large number of spouses and children.

He was preceded in death by his wife and father. Tom worked as an IT Administrator at the University of Illinois. Tom served in the U.S. Marine Corp and was a member of the USO. He was also a member of the NRA and the Gun Owners of America. Tom was proud to be a long time blood donor and he enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, various nature groups, jogging, any sporting events and anything computer related. Most of all Tom loved spending time with his family, grandchildren and his large group of rowdy friends often led by his bestfriend Mike Astrosky. Above all else, Tom was an upstanding father. He always went out of his way to be everything his family needed. Late night phone calls from his girls about whatever they were going through to always providing them with things they needed. He wasn’t just a rock for his girls, if any family or friends were in need they could count on him. Tom was a giver and made sure everyone’s needs were met before his by donating to a number of charities. The world is truly a poorer place with his passing.

A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, Monticello. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Kurtis Bueltmann officiating and burial will be held in Monticello Township Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers charitable donations to a worthy cancer charity or the USO to support our troops at uso.org will be greatly appreciated.

Thomas Elliott

Thomas Elliott

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Barbara Jean Buck, 64, of Sioux City IA

March 15, 2016 Leave a comment


Barbara Jean Buck, 64 years, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the Hallmark Care Center in Sioux City.

SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE

 

Memorial Contribution: Donor’s Choice.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

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Arvilla Kenaston, 81, of Springview NE

March 15, 2016 Leave a comment


Arvilla Kenaston, age 81, of Springview, Nebraska passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Valley View Senior Living Center in Ord, NE.  Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 at New Apostolic Church in Ainsworth, NE with pastor Val Fletcher officiating. Memorials may be directed to the family. Stokely Funeral Home in West Point, NE is assisting with arrangements.

Arvilla Joyce Kenaston was born March 27, 1934 in Crawford, NE to Oscar and Alta (Allan) Pratt.  She attended Ainsworth High School and on July 12, 1952, Arvilla married Robert Kenaston in Long Pine, NE.  The couple raised cattle on the family ranch North of Springview for many years. The couple played many dances and shows all over the mid-west with family members and numerous other entertainers including Yankton, SD radio personality, Ben Norman.  Arvilla owned the Corner Café in Springview in the 80’s and 90’s and later worked at Flynn’s Café before her retirement.  As a dobro and lap steel guitar player, she was a member of the National Traditional Country Music Association Hall of Fame, promoter and organizer of the Country & Western Fiddler’s Jamboree held annually in Springview, NE for 48 years, was an avid participant in country and bluegrass music festivals, loved to dance and enjoyed playing music with her children and friends.  She loved playing cards with the Springview Card Club, she taught her kids and grandkids how to play and she enjoyed many winning hands.

Arvilla is survived by son Roger (Sharon) Kenaston of Lyons, NE; daughter Vanessa Kenaston of Springview, NE; grandchildren Bobbi Jo Lytle of Ord, NE, Martin (Jennifer) Kenaston of Dakota City, NE, Clifford (Brittany) Heyden of Long Pine, NE and Jesse Heese of Millboro, SD; great grandchildren, Shelbi, Shelden & Stetsen Lytle, Alison & Lindsay LaFleur, Katelynn & Brianna Kenaston; Bailey Devall and Mia Heyden; sister and brother in law Marlene (Robert) Arent of Nampa, ID  and other special family members.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers and sisters Allen (Wanda) Pratt, Esther (Stephen) Saxton, Johnny (Myrtle) Pratt, Ruby (Howard) Henderson, Elvin (Stella) Pratt, Donna Rae (Steve) Farmer; and husband, Bob in 2013.

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Marilyn Ipson, 83, of Rogers AK Formerly of Tekamah NE

March 13, 2016 Leave a comment


Marilyn Ipson, age 83, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016, in her home after a lengthy illness. She was born August 30, 1932 in Tekamah, Nebraska to Don and Belle Mason. She was married to Virgil Ipson, and was mother to Linda Ipson McLaughlin, both of whom predecease her. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Bernard Ipson of Rogers, Arkansas; son-in-law, John McLaughlin; grandchildren, Joyce McLaughlin, Mary Hartgraves, Michael McLaughlin; loving great-grandchildren of El Dorado, Kansas.

She was a member of the Church of the Latter Day Saints.

Marilyn moved to Rogers, Arkansas from Fremont, Nebraska, where she retired from the County Clerk’s office. She had been the president of the Fremont Eagles #200 club auxiliary, as well as Nebraska State president of Beta Upsilon, chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha. She and Virgil loved camping and riding motorcycles with their many friends.

Private Graveside Service will be held at Tekamah Cemetery in Tekamah, Nebraska.

Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

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Harold L. Baldwin, 77, of Oakland NE

March 12, 2016 Leave a comment


Harold L. Baldwin was born April 16, 1938 to Okey Otto and Mary Olive (Atkins) Baldwin in Prenter, West Virginia. He passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa at the age of 77.

Harold was raised in Boone County, WV. He attended school at Nellis Grade School in Nellis, WV, and Scott High School in Madison, WV, graduating in 1956. Shortly after graduating he enlisted in the USAF. He was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, NE, and the Scribner Air Force Base in Hooper, NE.

On November 27, 1959, he married Donna Peterson of Oakland, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland, NE.

After his discharge from the Airforce in 1960, Harold worked several years as a salesman, then for Jerry Wallerstedt Feeds in Oakland and for George Young’s Farm Structure Sales Co. In 1968, he started his own business Farmland Structures, continuing until his death. Over the years he developed strong relationships with his co-workers and customers.

Harold enjoyed collecting guns and coins. He had a love for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, but he never forgot his West Virginia Mountaineer roots. Harold also enjoyed fishing when he had the time. There were no strangers to Harold. He would love to sit and visit with anyone. His Nebraska family always came first in his life, but he kept in contact with his family and friends back in West Virginia and all other areas in the US.

Harold was a member of the Fletcher Farley American Legion Post No. 191, the Nebraska York Rite of Freemasonry of Fremont, NE, Mt. Taber Commandery No. 9 Knights Templar of Fremont, Oakland Masonic Lodge No. 91 A.F. & A.M. of Oakland, the Order of the Eastern Star Herman Chapter No. 216, and the Shriners International. He was a member of the Nebraska Beef Club and the Power Club for Nebraska Football. He, also, served as a director and officer of the Don Nielsen Foundation.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Tory Baldwin (1985); sister, JoAnn Nelson; brother, Andrew “Bolo” Baldwin.

Survivors include his wife, Donna of Oakland; sons, Jeff and Rex Baldwin both of Oakland, and Rex’s special friend, Deb Nygren of Mead, NE; brother, Sam (Iris) Baldwin of Parkersburg, WV; sisters, Sue Adler of Cincinnati, OH, Sadi DePolo of Hawaii; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Sun., March 13th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland NE. Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 7:00 p.m.

The Memorial Service will be held Mon., March 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland NE.

Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions suggested to the family for designation at a later time.

Harold Baldwin

Harold Baldwin

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Helen J. Nelson, 100, of Oakland NE

March 10, 2016 Leave a comment


Helen J. Nelson, 100 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

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Harold L. Baldwin, 77, of Oakland NE

March 10, 2016 Leave a comment


Harold L. Baldwin, 77 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Sun., March 13th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. Family will be receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

The Memorial Service will be held on Mon., March 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland with Military Honors.

Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.

Harold Baldwin

Harold Baldwin

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Janis Kay Hennig Felker, 49, of Adams NE

March 9, 2016 Leave a comment


Janis Kay Hennig Felker, age 49, of Adams, Nebraska passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016, at her home in Adams, Nebraska.  Memorial services will be held Sunday, March 13th, at 4 p.m. at the Elevate Church in Lincoln, NE.

Our family is requesting no flowers, but please send Memorials Gifts, payable to Elevate Church, 8251 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506.  Janis is the daughter of Erwin & Velma Hennig of Tekamah.

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Harold L. Baldwin, 77, of Oakland NE

March 9, 2016 Leave a comment


Harold L. Baldwin, 77 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Memorial Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Oakland.

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Francis D. Voss, 83, of Emerson NE

March 6, 2016 Leave a comment


Francis D. Voss, 83, of Emerson, NE died on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE.

Private family services will be held at a later date at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson, NE. Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Pender is in charge of the arrangements.

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