Bev Kai, 75, of Las Vegas NV Formerly of Pender NE

February 9, 2016 Leave a comment


Bev (Behlers) Kai, 75, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Pender, NE, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Centennial Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, NV. Funeral services will be Friday, February 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church of Pender; Pastor Miles Ruch will be officiating. The visitation will be Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender. The burial will be in the St Mark’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Pender. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender.

Bev was born October 16, 1940 in Walthill, NE to Irene and C. Dale Behlers. She graduated from Hubbard High School. Bev was united in marriage to Roy Kai on June 28, 1959 in Pender, NE. She was a homemaker, worked at Pender Community Hospital and First National Bankcard in Wayne, NE. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Bev is survived by her husband, Roy of 56 years; son, Michael of Stanton, NE; daughter and son-in-law Jill Kai Lysgaard and Kent Lysgaard; daughters Mary Kay Esser of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Marlene (Pat) Nelson of Lyons, NE; grandchildren Jake and Alyse Lysgaard, Dallas and Cole Esser, Ashley Kai Kauzlarich, Sarah and Tyler Kai; three great-grandchildren, Zachary, Alleana, and Andrew; two sisters-in-law, Joanne (Bill) Burling and Geraldine (Merlin) Behlers; one brother-in -law, Bob (Shirley) Oberg, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bev was preceded in death by her beloved son, Jay; her parents, Dale and Irene Behlers; her parents-in-law, Rudy and Mildred Kai; brothers, Merlin, Charles, Warren, Dallas and Douglas; sisters-in-law, Jackie (Bill) Gilfert and Shirley (Bob) Oberg; brother-in-law, Bill Burling; niece, Jody Oberg Callahan; and nephew, Guy Burling.

Bev Kai

Bev Kai

 

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Teresa “Terri” M. Hansen, 56, of Bancroft NE

February 9, 2016 1 Comment


Teresa “Terri” M. (Wiebold) Hansen, 56, of Bancroft, Nebraska passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.at the Bancroft-Rosalie High School Gymnasium; Father Paul Ortmeier will be officiating. The visitation will be Friday, February 12, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bancroft with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Bancroft Cemetery in Bancroft. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft.

Terri was born June 24, 1959 to James and Sandra (Toft) Wiebold in Fremont, NE. She was baptized July 19, 1959 and confirmed March 4, 1973 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fremont, NE. Terri graduated from Archbishop Bergan High School in 1977 and went on to attend Kearney State College. On June 20, 1981, she married Kent Hansen, and the couple had two children. After her marriage, she attended Mid America Floral Design School in Kansas City, KS and when she returned, she worked at The Floral Shop in Lyons, NE. Terri owned Bancroft Floral and Gift Shop from 1990 until 2005. She has also owned Lucky’s Bar since 2004.

Terri was the current Bancroft Village Board Chairperson, Cuming County Relay for Life, Cuming County Economic Development Committee, the John G. Neihardt Committee Board, and Holy Cross Altar Society.

She is survived by her daughters, Nicole (Drew) Smith of Sioux City, IA, Megan (Casey) Novak of Bancroft, NE; mother, Sandra Wiebold of Hooper, NE; grandmother, Rosamond McNabb of Tekamah, NE; sister, Christina (Gary) Moser of Omaha, NE, Mary (Dan) Larson of Fremont, NE; brothers, Brian Wiebold of Omaha, NE, Jamie (Jane) Wiebold of Fremont, NE, Marty (Keri) Wiebold of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Ashlyn, Ava, and Aiden Smith, Cason and Maura Novak; nephews, Joe Wiebold, Jameson Wiebold, Eric Moser, Kaden and Kameron Wiebold; and nieces, Sara, Stephanie, and Jennifer Wiebold, Lauren and Abby Moser, Emma Larson; great nephews, Parker and Tyson Wiebold, Sean Wakefield, and Jameis Wiebold.

Terri is preceded in death by her father, James Wiebold; nephew, Jacob Wiebold, and her grandparents.

Teresa Hansen

Teresa Hansen

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Janet L. Hawkins, 82, of Tekamah NE

February 9, 2016 Leave a comment


Janet L. Hawkins, 82 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah.
The Memorial Service will be held on Mon., Feb. 22nd at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah, NE.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery in Tekamah NE.
Janet Hawkins

Janet Hawkins

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Teresa “Terri” M. Hansen, 56, of Bancroft NE

February 8, 2016 Leave a comment


Teresa “Terri” M. Hansen, 56, of Bancroft, Nebraska passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE.

Mass of Christian Burial is pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE.

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Mary Lynn Connealy, 60, of Decatur NE

February 8, 2016 Leave a comment


Mary Lynn Connealy, 60 years, of Decatur, Nebraska, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016, as a result of failing health, at Sunrise Country Manor in Milford, Nebraska.

Mary Lynn was born May 24, 1955 in Oakland, Nebraska to Emmet and Marge (Sudbeck) Connealy. She was the 5th of seven children and grew up on a family farm southwest of Decatur. She attended Elm Creek country school, graduated from Decatur High School in 1973 and continued her education at Ricks College in Idaho by completing three years of college.

As an adult, Mary Lynn lived many years in both Omaha and Norfolk, Nebraska. She was a member of the Catholic Church and devoted her life to serving God by spreading his word and love. She had the utmost love and respect for her parents and family.
She was preceded in death by her father, Emmet; brother, John “Eddie” Connealy; nephew, Colt Penny.
Survivors include her mother, Marge of Decatur; brother, Dave (LJ) Connealy of Decatur; sisters, Jeanin (Jay) Reischle of Omaha, Jane Connealy of Denton, NE, Debbie Connealy of Milford, Peggy Connealy of Texas; Seventeen nieces and nephews.

The Memorial Service will be held Tues., Feb. 9th at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Decatur, NE.

Memorial Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church.

Burial will be at a later cate in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Decatur, NE.

Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.

Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Lynn Connealy

Mary Lynn Connealy

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Janet L. Hawkins, 82, of Tekamah NE

February 8, 2016 Leave a comment


Janet L. Hawkins, 82 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah.

Memorial Service pending at Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah.

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Dorothy E. Shamburg, 92, of Tekamah NE

February 5, 2016 Leave a comment


Dorothy E. Shamburg, 92 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.

Memorial Service is Wed., Feb. 10th at 10:30 .m. at the First Baptist Church in Tekamah, NE. Visitation is one hour prior to the Memorial Service at the First Baptist Church in Tekamah, NE

Buria will be at a later date in the Tekamah Cemetery in Tekamah NE.

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William F. Bates, 89, of Sun City AZ Formerly of Pender NE

February 5, 2016 Leave a comment


William F. “Bill” Bates age 89, of Sun City, Arizona formerly of Pender, Nebraska went home to heaven on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, in Sun City, Arizona.  Graveside services will be conducted at Rose Hill Cemetery at Pender on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at 2 p.m.  A Celebration of Life will follow at the Pender Lanes from 3 until 6 p.m.  In lieu of flowers or memorials, please donate in memory of Bill Bates to the: Nebraska Community Foundation/FBO Pender Community Center.

Bill was born to Esther and Rueben Bates Aug 11, 1926 in Wisner, Bill was the only son in the family of four children.  In 1940 the family moved to Pender, where Rueben managed Moseman Lumber Company and Bill entered high school.   Upon high school graduation in 1944 and at the tender age of 17 Bill enlisted in the navy.

Returning to Pender after two years of service, he met Barbara Gay Benton, they married August 11, 1947. They first lived in Pender, moved to Thurston for a few years, and returned to Pender. Bill began as an employee of K-B Lumber (formerly Moseman Lumber) on his return from military service and eventually became owner in 1966.

Active in many community organizations, Bill was a member of the VFW, the Masons, the school & hospital boards and co-chairman of the Pender Jubilee celebration.  He was an active member of the Presbyterian Church, from Sunday school teacher with Gay, to singing in the choir and serving as deacon.

He enjoyed bowling, week-end boating and water skiing with his family, playing bridge, flying his Cessna, and playing golf. His sense of humor and loyalty to his friends endeared him to many.

Retirement took Bill to Sun City, Arizona where he and his wife Jeri Tuttle Brown lived until his death.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Harriet, Marilyn, Helen, and wife Barbara Gay. He is survived by wife Jeri (Tuttle Brown), Sun City, AZ; son Mike (Carolina), Barcelona, Spain; daughters Valerie (Brian) Redington, Las Cruces, NE and Sherri (Tom) Sobotka,Lewis & Clark Lake, grandchildren BJ (Amanda) and Jocelyn Bates, Scott (Jodi) and Chelsea Redington, and Jason (Jenna), Sarah and Nicole Sobotka, great grandsons  Barret and Grant Redington, Miller Bates, and great granddaughter Mia Sobotka. Stepdaughters Sue (Gary) Wickstrom and Jeannie (Brian) Patterson.

 

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Vernon L. Frandsen, 86, of Fremont Formerly of the Uehling Area

February 5, 2016 Leave a comment


Vernon L. ‘Big Dane’ Frandsen, age 86 of Fremont, formerly of the Uehling area passed away Wednesday February 3 at Fremont Health Medical Center.  Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Uehling Auditorium. The Rev. Mark Eldal will officiate. Burial will follow in the Elim Lutheran Cemetery in Swaburg with Military Honors. Visitation will be Sunday with the family receiving friends from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Visitation will continue for one hour before the service in Uehling. Memorials are suggested to the Uehling Park or Auditorium.   Online guestbook can be accessed at http://www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com.  Ludvigsen Morturary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.

 

Vernon was born in Kennard, Nebraska on September 7, 1929 to Lars and Johanna ‘Cook’ Frandsen. He grew up in several small communities in the Uehling area. He graduated from Uehling High School in 1948. After high school he drove a truck for several different companies. In 1951 Vernon joined the Army and served until 1953. He married Jane A. Von Essen in 1953 and after their marriage they lived on a farm near Swaburg until 1963. They moved to a farm near Hooper and lived there for 2 years before moving to the Von Essen home place. Vernon retired in 1991 and the couple moved to Fremont. After retirement, Vernon continued to assist Galen Johnson on his farm.

 

Vernon was a member of Uehling American Legion Post 196, Uehling Lions Club and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Uehling. Vernon and Jane were members of the same card club for over 60 years. While living in Fremont they would attend First Lutheran Church.

 

Survivors:

Children – Susan (Gale) Corr of Boise, ID.

Kim (Doug) Johnson of Lincoln

Brad (Judy) Frandsen of Lincoln

6 grandchildren – Brian Corr and Justin (Katie Colwell) Corr

Jennifer and James (Fiancée Chelsea Matesi) Cottrell

Neleigh and Emily Frandsen

3 step grandchildren – Jeff and Stacy Johnson

Leesa (Brent) Balik

2 great grandchildren – Noah and Phillip Corr

Sister – Verda (Tom) Dougherty of Arizona

Sisters-in-law – Glenice (John) Watson of O’Neill, NE.

Judy Otteman of Boise, ID.

Brother-in-law – Herman (Lois) Von Essen of Mazeppa, MN

many nieces and nephews

Vernon was preceded in death by his wife Jane in November of 2015, parents and son-in-law Bob Cottrell.

Vernon Frandsen

Vernon Frandsen

 

 

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Marcia Ann (O’Sullivan) Koski, 67, of Pender NE

February 4, 2016 Leave a comment


Marcia Ann (O’Sullivan) Koski, 67, of Pender, NE, passed away February 1, 2016 at Pender Community Hospital in Pender. Funeral services will be Friday, February 5, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Pender; Pastor Steve Breazier will be officiating. The visitation will be Thursday, February 4, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at United Church of Pender with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. The burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery in Pender. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender.
Marcia was born June 19, 1948 in Sioux City, IA. She graduated from Randolph High School. Marcia was united in marriage to Keith William Koski on July 3, 1974 in Wayne, NE. She worked at Legacy Garden Nursing Home in the kitchen and as a housekeeper, where she enjoyed sitting and talking with the folks at the nursing home. She loved camping, traveling, and eating out at restaurants. Marcia’s life revolved around her family, she especially loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting and school events. Marcia traveled to many games and men’s fast pitch tournaments.

Marcia is survived by her husband, Keith W. Koski of Pender, NE; daughter, Lori (Doug) Prokop of Thurston, NE, Theresa (Scotty) Gerbes of Ankeny, IA, and Trish (Mike) Wegner of Pender, NE, grandchildren Ashley (Toby) Rose, Casey Prokop, Braden Prokop, Madalynn Gerbes, Austin Gerbes, Colton Gerbes, Michaela Wegner, and Avery Wegner; and great grandchildren, Hunter, Mary and Anna Rose. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Arlene Koski of Pender, NE; sister, Sheila Evans of Pocahontas, IA; and cousin, Andrea (Harry) Lindner of Norfolk, NE.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Janet O’Sullivan; sister, Juanita O’Sullivan; grandma, Bessie Boughn, and father-in-law, John Koski.

Marcia Koski

Marcia Koski

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