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February 14, 2016 Leave a comment
Michele Lynn (Spires) Woollen, 54 years, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at her residence.
Funeral services are pending at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland.
February 13, 2016 Leave a comment
Ryan Groene passed away February 10, 2016, at his home in Gothenburg, NE following a courageous battle with cancer. There will be a fellowship and refreshments gathering with the family receiving visitors on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the Gothenburg High School from 3 – 5 pm. Celebration of Life Service will be held at Gothenburg High School, Sunday February 14, 2016 at 6 pm. At Ryan’s request, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be given for his children’s education. Arrangements by Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel in Gothenburg, Nebraska.
Ryan was born May 11, 1977 in Fremont, NE, son of Robin and Cathy (Vakiner) Groene. He grew up in Howells, NE. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Education at Wayne State College, Master of Arts in Educational Administration from the University of NE – Omaha. Ryan taught science and coached at Fort Calhoun Community School from 2001 to 2008. He was the Junior High Principal and Curriculum Director at Gothenburg Public Schools from 2008 to 2016. Ryan was a member of the NSEA, NCSA, and active in the NSAA as a State Track official for 15 years, He was also a Gothenburg youth softball coach and attended the Crossing Fellowship.
Ryan married Ashley Mues on August 5, 2000 at Arapahoe, NE; to this union two children were born, Lunden and Beck. Ryan enjoyed spending time with his family; weekend getaways, time in the mountains and evening drives. He liked everything football, especially the Huskers, Buffaloes and Denver Broncos. He enjoyed attending sporting events, hiking in the Rocky Mountains and boating on the lake.
Surviving are wife, Ashley Groene of Gothenburg, NE; daughter, Lunden Groene; son, Beck Groene; parents Robin & Cathy Groene of Howells, NE; three sisters, Brenda (Dave) Hegemann of Howells, NE; Lisa (Tom) Holoubek of Clarkson, NE; Tara Groene of Estes Park, CO; parents-in-law, Noel Mues and Charlavee McCoy; brother-in-law, Brandon (Cherl) Mues of Fremont, NE; nieces & nephews, along with a host of extended family and friends.
Ryan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmer & Lila Groene, Clifford & Alice Vakiner; and mother-in-law, Vicki Mues.
Ryan Groene
February 13, 2016 1 Comment
Marilyn L. (Lutjen) Wheaton, 80 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Nye Legacy in Fremont, Nebraska.
Marilyn Louise Wheaton was born to Herman and Anna (Malinowski) Lutjen on August 11, 1935 in Tilden, Nebraska. She passed away February 10, 2016 at Nye Legacy in Fremont, NE, with her family by her side.
Marilyn was baptized in Tilden, confirmed in Bancroft, NE and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lyons, NE.
At the age of eight her family moved to Bancroft. She attended Paine Country School and graduated from Bancroft High School in 1952. She received her teaching certificate from Wayne State Teachers College in 1952, and taught at Moore School in rural Lyons from 1952-1953.
On July 26, 1953, she was united in marriage to John Wheaton in South Sioux City, NE. To this union six children were born.
Marilyn and John traveled briefly while John worked road construction before settling in Lyons in 1960. In addition to being a wonderful wife and mother, she enjoyed gardening and canning, sewing, crosswords, Nebraska Football, music, reading, game shows and her grandchildren.
In 1981 Marilyn and John purchased the Hiway Café. She owned and operated the business until she retired in 2012.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; brothers, Elmer and Kenneth; sisters, Marjorie and Luella; son-in-law, Michael Jameson; and her sisters and brothers-in-law.
She is survived by her children, Randall (Lori) Wheaton of Fremont, NE, Brenda Wheaton of Lyons, Carlin Wheaton of Fremont, JoDee Jameson of Lyons, Lori Wheaton of Lyons, Charles (Amy) Wheaton of Lyons; grandchildren, Jessica (Brian) Jones, Dylan Wheaton and fiancé Annie, Clayton Wheaton and Friend Danielle, Loran Wheaton, Bryce Wheaton, Kayli Wheaton, Corbin Wheaton; great grandchildren, Braxton, Kennedi, Kacie, Cassius; sisters, Delores (Marlin) Doht, Judith (Ron) Zakaras; sisters-in-law, Janet Lutjen, Betty Hermelbracht, Bette Herbert and Marie Breuer.
Visitation will be held Sun., Feb. 14th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons NE with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
The Funeral Service is Mon., Feb. 15th at 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Lyons NE. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church.
Marilyn Wheaton
February 12, 2016 Leave a comment
Edith Mae (Day) Appleton, age 91 of Tekamah passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at her home in Tekamah. Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 12, 2016, 11 am, at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah with Rev. Duncan Nichol officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 8 pm with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 pm at Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Lyons Cemetery, Lyons, Nebraska. Memorials to the family for designation at a later time.
Edith was born March 16, 1924 to George and Mable (Rose) Day in rural Walthill, Nebraska. Edith was baptized June 14, 1981 by Rev. Millett. She attended a rural country school through the eighth grade, and then attended the Walthill Public School through her freshman year.
On October 24, 1940 she married David Appleton. They lived most of their lives in the Walthill and Winnebago area, and later in the Tekamah area, where Dave worked for Hundal Farms for many years. Dave passed away May 21, 1990. Edith was a member of the VFW and Tekamah Saddle Club for many years. Edith had many friends and she loved to dance; she loved her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dave; brothers Roy Day, Raymond Day; sisters, Margaret Johnson, Marie Brietbarth.
She is survived by her sisters, Joyce Maryott of South Sioux City, NE, Geraldine (Lloyd) Stansberry of Walthill, NE; many nieces and nephews; a special thank you to Betty Deemer and family for all the loving care and kindness.
Edith Appleton
February 12, 2016 Leave a comment
Verlyn L. Fredrickson, 79 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Fremont Health Medical Center in Fremont, Nebraska.
Services will be held at a later date.
Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
February 12, 2016 Leave a comment
Virginia “Ginny” Mae Dorn was born on June 10, 1930 to Lewis and Violet (Moore) Dorn, on a farm northeast of Craig, Nebraska. She passed away February 10, 2016 at the Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland, Nebraska at the age of 85.
When she was a young child, she moved with her family to Tekamah, Nebraska. She started to attend the United Methodist Church at the age of 4.
Virginia graduated from Tekamah high school in 1947. She continued her education at Dana College, receiving her teaching certificate, and taught country school east of Tekamah.
On March 29, 1950, she was united in marriage to Raymond Howard Simpson at the Methodist Church in Tekamah. They began their lives together on a farm northwest of Tekamah in the Silver Creek Township. In 1958 they moved to a farm near Bertha, Nebraska.
Virginia was active in her rural community. She was a 20-year leader of the Farmer’s Daughters 4-H Club. She was an elder and Sunday school teacher for Divide Center Presbyterian Church; and was active in her Silver Creek Extension Club for 57 years. Virginia donated time and energy to the Burt County Museum in Tekamah and was also active in planning her Tekamah High School class reunions. Ray and Virginia enjoyed their grandchildren’s many sporting events and were 40 year College World Series visitors. She loved her flowers and gardening. The Tekamah Garden Club enjoyed many visits to her beautiful gardens. Virginia enjoyed planning and hosting many family reunions. One of her greatest joys was helping care for her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She enjoyed music, which included the clarinet in the high school band, and loved to play the piano. She also enjoyed sewing for her family, making everything from wedding dresses to quilts.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Margaret (Ray) Hansen, Jean (Lowell) Thompson, Elaine (Lloyd) Warren, infant baby sister; brothers, Bud (Amy) Dorn, Bill Dorn, George (Rene) Dorn, John (JoAnn) Dorn; son-in-law, Terry Backer.
Survivors include her husband Raymond Simpson of rural Tekamah; children, Susan (David) LeGrand of Nebraska City, NE, Ann Simpson of Oakland, NE, Peggy (Jack) Hobbie of Nebraska City, Phil (June) Simpson of rural Tekamah; sister, Violet (J.D) Little of Marshfield, MO; sister-in-law, Wanda (Bill) Dorn of California; 13 Grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service will be held Sat., Feb. 13th at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.
February 11, 2016 Leave a comment
Marilyn L. Wheaton, 80 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Nye Legacy in Fremont, Nebraska.
Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Lyons.
February 10, 2016 Leave a comment
February 10, 2016 Leave a comment
Edith Mae (Day) Appleton, 91 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at her home in Tekamah.
Visitation will be Thurs., Feb 11th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. Family will be receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
The Funeral Service will be Fri., Feb. 12th at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial is in the Lyons Cemetery.
Edith Appleton
February 10, 2016 Leave a comment
Janet L. Hawkins, 82 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, died peacefully at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah on Sunday, February 7, 2016.
Janet was born September 28, 1933, in Tekamah to Thomas and Pauline (Lewis) McNear. She attended country school and graduated from Tekamah High School in 1951.
March 22, 1951, she was united in marriage to Gerald D. Hawkins in Omaha, Nebraska. They lived in Tekamah all their married life. A devoted wife and mother, she worked with Gerd at the Pump Shop from the time they purchased it in 1964 until selling it to his sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Leo Oligmueller in 1997.
Retirement was spent doing all of her favorite things, gardening, fishing, playing cards, traveling to Texas in the winter, and even taking up the game of golf. Although it was considered “Grandpa’s garden”, Janet was always at his side, and every year had a plentiful harvest of canned tomatoes and her famous tomato juice. The river became a favorite meeting place for friends and family, especially the grandkids. Janet was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Tekamah.
Preceding her in death were her husband; parents; grandson, Brian Weatherly.
Survivors include her four children, Scott (Cheryl) Hawkins of Kearney, NE, Perky (Denny) Weatherly of Tekamah, Linda (Monty) Dorn of Sacramento, CA, Shelli (Troy) Sims of Omaha; grandchildren, Paula (Tracy) Denton, Brad (Becky) Hawkins, Jodi (Kevin) Rogert, Julie (Rob) Caldwell, Josh (Pablo Serrano) Hawkins, Kellie (Will) Paschall, Kaitlin (Dean) McCann, Jennifer (Ryan) Elderkin, Nate (Tawnya) Dorn, Zack (Amber) Dorn and Dallas Sims; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Kay (Jim) Erwin of Blair, NE; brother, Lew (LaDonna) McNear of Tekamah; the Hawkins family; many nieces and nephews; the wonderful family at Golden Living Center.
The Memorial Service will be held Mon., Feb. 22nd at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah NE at 10:30 a.m.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Janet Hawkins
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