Michael Sydow, 68, of Stanton NE Formerly of Oakland NE

December 14, 2015 Leave a comment


Michael Leonard Sydow, age 68 of Stanton, died Friday December 11, 2015 at his home in Stanton. He was born November 21, 1947 at his parent’s home in Stanton County, Nebraska the son of Leonard and Esther (Roenfeldt) Sydow. He attended Stanton County Canfield Dist #35 near Stanton and graduated from Stanton High School in1966; Also a graduate of Auto Body program at Milford Technical School in Milford, Nebraska.

After graduation Mike worked at O.K. Tire in Bellevue for 8 years, he moved to Oakland and operated an AAMCO Service Station located in Lyons. He joined Agland COOP in Oakland as a mechanic and later a truck driver. He became a certified HAZMAT truck driver for the COOP until he retired in 2012. He moved to Stanton in January 2015.

Mike was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Stanton; former member of Salem Covenant Church rural Oakland; he served his community as a member of Oakland Volunteer Fire Department, serving for a time as Fire Chief; also a volunteer member of Oakland E.M.T squad. He enjoyed fixing cars, fishing, hunting, playing pool, playing golf and playing Atari.

Surviving are Mike’s 3 children Marcy and Richard Maxwell of Stanton; Kelly and Patrick Gorman of Glendale, AZ; Andrew Sydow of Hawally, Kuwait; 1 Step Daughter Jennifer and Jarrod Dahlgren of Oakland; 1 Grandson Clayton Ogden of Lincoln; 5 Siblings Rev. Larry and Susan Sydow of Roswell, NM; Jackie and Rev. Ken Severa of Cathedral City, CA; Jerry and Gloria Sydow of Garden Grove, CA; Garry and Grace Sydow of Whitelaw, WI; Cindy and Sam Fischer of Leigh; many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews; 2 Loyal Lifetime friends Darold “Babe” Mathews of Oakland and Bill Schwanabech of Schuyler.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents, several aunts and uncles.

Funeral Service Information:
Funeral Services: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church –Stanton, NE
Date: Wednesday December 16, 2015 – 10:00 A.M.
Interment: Stanton Cemetery – Stanton, NE
Visitation: 5-7 P.M. Tuesday at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church – Stanton under the direction of Shultz-Vogel-Johnson Mortuary in Stanton.
Officiating: Reverend Heidi Wallace and Rev. Ken Severa of Cathedral City, California.
Music: Organist: Soloist: Larry Sydow “Hymn of Promise” Special Music “Angels Among Us” Congregational Singing “Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee” “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” “Amazing Grace”.
Pallbearers: Clayton Ogden Jay Severa Sam Fischer Jarrod Dahlgren Darold Mathews Bill Schwanebech.

Michael Sydow

Michael Sydow

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Janette I. Day, 81, of Fremont NE

December 9, 2015 Leave a comment


Janette I. Day, 81 years, of Fremont, NE passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Center in Scribner, NE.

She was born August 14, 1934 to Claude and Goldie (Sheets) Yowell in Herman, NE. She grew up in Herman and graduated from Herman High School. On February 20, 1955, Janette married Vernon R. Day at the Baptist Church in Herman. After marriage, the couple lived in Onawa, IA. In 1959, they moved to Fremont.

She loved to travel with her husband and take vacations. She also loved to take care of her family and grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons, Darwin Day of Fremont, NE, Douglas Day and wife Deborah of Fremont, NE, Darin Day and wife Katie of Omaha, NE; chosen daughter, Renae Norenberg and husband Fred of Fremont, NE; twin sister, Janice Kelly; grandchildren, Tyler Day, Delaney Day, Nicholas Norenberg, and Zachary Norenberg and wife Shelby.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon; son, Doyle Day; sister, Mary Ann Snow.

There will be a private family graveside service at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont, NE. There is no visitation.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025 (402) 721-4490

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Leona Mae Anderson, 93, of Oakland NE

December 9, 2015 Leave a comment


Leona Mae Anderson of Oakland, NE entered the presence of her Lord and Shepherd, Jesus on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the age of 93. She was born to Emil Axel and Edith Charlotte (Jepson) Wilson on their farm in Mead, NE. on August 26th, 1922. Leona was the fourth of five children, and was raised on the farm. She graduated from Mead High School in 1939. She attended Luther College in Wahoo and Kearney State Teachers College. She taught two years before marrying Sanford Anderson of Oakland onJune 24, 1944. They had four children; Sandra, Connie, Marcia and Mark.

For the majority of her life, she was a teacher while pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree from Midland College in Fremont, NE, then her Masters of Education Degree from the Univ. of Nebr. at Lincoln. In the year 2011, she was granted an Honorary Doctorate of Education Degree from Trinity Theological Seminary in Newburgh, IN. During her 33 years of teaching she was the first teacher in Nebraska to receive a Middle School Endorsement.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sanford; her sisters, Mildred Wilson and Violet (Robbins) Smith; brother, Gilbert Wilson.

Leona is survived by her children, Sandra Anderson of Oakland, Connie (Merrill) McClatchey of Manhattan, KS, Marcia Anderson of Oakland, Mark (Zelda) Anderson of Ottumwa, IA; grandchildren, Andrea (Craig) Cline of Riley, KS, Michael Anderson of Iowa City, IA, JinHee Anderson of Ottumwa, IA; great grandchildren, Caden, Delaney, Ethan & Logan Cline; her sister, Luetta Sandquist of Lincoln, NE; her sisters-in-law, Verna Wilson of Charleston, IL, Corallie Anderson of Fremont.

Visitation will be held on Fri., Dec. 11th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland NE.

The Funeral Service is Sat., Dec. 12th at 10:00 a.m. at the First Evangelical Free Church in Oakland NE. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

Leona Anderson

Leona Anderson

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Darlene Olsen, 82, of West Point NE

December 8, 2015 Leave a comment


Darlene Olsen, age 82, of West Point, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Premier Estates in West Point, NE. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 11, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in West Point, NE.  Interment will follow the luncheon in the Wisner Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point and will continue on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.  Minnick Funeral Home in West Point is in charge of arrangements.

Darlene F. (Woldt) Olsen was born December 31, 1932 at Wisner, NE to Herman and Elma (Field) Woldt. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Wisner, NE. On September 10, 1950, she was united in marriage to Donald Olsen at the Grace Lutheran Church in West Point, NE. Darlene had worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital, which later became St. Francis Memorial Hospital, prior to working at the Oakland Memorial Hospital. She then worked as the office nurse for Dr. Rodin, Dr. Hadley and Dr. Peterson in Oakland and later at the Dinklage Medical Clinic in West Point. Darlene took surgical technician training at Clarkson Hospital and worked in surgery at Oakland Memorial Hospital. She later helped at the Kuzelka-Minnick Funeral Home in West Point until her retirement.

Darlene was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in West Point, NE.

Survivors include-Husband- Donald Olsen of West Point, NE
Sons-
Larry and wife Sarah Olsen of Lakeside, CA and family-
Jeffrey and Carrie Olsen and son Deamion
Kristopher and Gina Olsen and family- Hannah and daughter
Ameya, Jessica, Bradley, Shawn & Eva
Raymond and Katrina Olsen and family-Makenzie, Ryleigh, &
Jameson
Greg and wife Jean Olsen of Omaha, NE and family-
Katrina and William Woodward and family-Kamryn & Korben
Trenton and Krystle Olsen
Grant Olsen and fiancée Sara Dworak
Daughter-in-law- Cheryl Ross of Lenexa, KS and son
Aaron Olsen
Sister- Mary and Orven Lueshen of West Point, NE
Brother- Roy and Gloria Woldt of Cozad, NE

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, son-Kevin in 1993, one brother in infancy, brother-Fred Woldt, and a sister-Alice Quick.

Darlene Olsen

Darlene Olsen

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Shelly Russman, 52, of Wisner NE

December 8, 2015 Leave a comment


Shelly Russman, age 52, of Wisner, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2015 in her home on December 5, 2015, after a valiant fight with colon cancer.  Funeral services for will be on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church in Wisner, NE.  Interment will be in the Bancroft Cemetery following the luncheon in the church basement.  Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in Wisner and will continue on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.  Minnick Funeral Home in Wisner is in charge of arrangements.

Shelly Ranae (Pulfrey) Russman was born on October 15, 1963, in Britton, South Dakota, to Quinten and Elizabeth (Kenny) Pulfrey. Shelly grew up in the small town of Amherst, South Dakota, where she enjoyed attending school and dressing up her kittens in her baby doll clothing. She grew up with three siblings: two older sisters, Susan and Teresa, and a younger brother, Win.

On November 15, 1980 she married Mark Alan Russman. The couple had their first child, Tanner, and moved to Ellinwood, Kansas, where they resided for five years. Shelly then had a set of identical twin boys, Wyatt and Garrett. The couple moved back to Wisner, Nebraska, and in 1997, had their youngest child and only daughter, Keeley.

Shelly loved her family and was extremely proud of them. She enjoyed attending all her children’s and grandchildren’s activities, which included 4-H and numerous school activities. She spent countless hours in the barn helping her kids with their show cattle. She enjoyed caring for her pets, which included several chickens, dogs, and cats. Shelly also loved spending time making arts & crafts with her grandchildren, and she was constantly displaying their artwork on the refrigerator.

Shelly was a very dedicated mother, grandmother, wife, sister, sister-in-law, and mother-in-law. Family meant everything to Shelly. She fought a courageous battle, and she left behind many loving and lasting memories with everyone that she touched.

She is survived by her loving husband Mark; her children Tanner (Tami), Wyatt (Jill), Garrett, and Keeley; grandchildren Dylan, Jocelyn, Adelle, and Sawyer, all of Wisner; her sisters Susan and Teresa, and brother Win of South Dakota; her mother, Elizabeth Pulfrey, also of South Dakota; her mother-in-law, Carmen Russman, of Rosalie; and by a large, loving extended family.

Shelly was preceded in death by her father, Quinten Pulfrey; her father-in-law Dallas Russman; and an infant sister, Carrol Grace.

Shelly Russman

Shelly Russman

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Leona Mae Anderson, 93, of Oakland NE

December 7, 2015 Leave a comment


Leona Mae Anderson, 93 years of Oakland, Nebraska passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Oakland.

Leona Anderson

Leona Anderson

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Lillian “Tiny” Doris Bacon, 87, of Lyons, NE

December 6, 2015 Leave a comment


Lillian “Tiny” Doris Bacon was born on September 11, 1928 in Windom, Minnesota. Her parents were Sam and Lillian (Scheldorf) Martin. Tiny’s battle with dementia took her to Oakland Heights in Oakland, Nebraska where she passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the age of 87 years, 2 months and 23 days.

Tiny came to Lyons with her sister Loretta in 1946, where she met George E. Bacon. She was united in marriage to George in South Sioux City, Nebraska, on July 3, 1948.

They made their home in Lyons. In 1959, they started a business “Bacon Sodding” and built a home, she loved, in Lyons around 1969. She worked for a few years at the telephone company in Lyons as a telephone operator. She enjoyed caring for her family, cooking, baking, canning and an occasional trip to the casino.

She was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church in Lyons.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George; daughter, Diane Fada; two sons, Kevin and Sam Bacon; two grandsons, George and Kevin Bacon; 4 brothers and sisters.

Tiny is survived by her two children: Valerie Bacon and her friend Carla Robinson of Homeland, California and Gary Bacon and his wife Kristi of Lyons; 4 grandchildren: Alan Bacon of Fremont, Cassie (Bacon) and her husband Ryan Rasmussen of Winterset, Iowa, Tiffany Fada of Auburn, Alabama, and Tyler Fada and his wife Nancy of Lyons; 6 great grandchildren: Blake Bacon, Hunter Bacon, Kennedy Bacon, Nate Bacon, Reiland Rasmussen and Cale Rasmussen; 1 sister; and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation is Sun., Dec. 6th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons.

A Memorial Service will be held Mon., Dec. 7th at 3:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons.

 

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Ann Gahan, 92, of Oakland NE

December 5, 2015 Leave a comment


Ann Gahan, 92 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away on December 2, 2015 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland.

Funeral Service will be Monday, December 7, 2015, 10:30 am at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Columbus.   Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 7 pm with family receiving friends and a prayer service will be at 7 pm all at Pelan Funeral Services Oakland. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service.   Burial will be in  Roselawn Cemetery in Columbus, Nebraska.   Memorials to the family for designation at a later time.

Ann was born on August 6, 1923 to Oscar and Lena (Schupbach) Blaser in Columbus, Nebraska. She was raised on a farm west of Columbus, and graduated from Kramer High School, in Columbus. After graduation, she worked at Paxton Gallager in Omaha, Nebraska.   On August 6, 1946, Ann married Robert Gahan. They started their life together in Fremont, Nebraska and California while Bob was pursuing his mortuary science degree. They lived in Lyons, Nebraska, then moved to Oakland, where they resided over 40 years. After Bob’s retirement in 1990, they moved to Columbus. In 2006 Ann moved back to Oakland. Together they raised nine children.   Ann was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Columbus, and attended First United Methodist Church while living in Oakland.  She enjoyed playing cards, dancing and golfing. Her favorite pastime was playing Scrabble, and she would do so with anyone and everyone who would play with her.   Ann was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob; son, Dewaine; grandchildren, Scott and Sara; brothers, Carroll and Richard.   Survivors include her children, Dr. Karen (Bob) Tarnow of Weston, MO, Mike Gahan of Scribner, NE, Nora (Rick) Eriksen of rural Tekamah, NE, Rita (Roger) Houdersheldt of rural Shelby, NE, Dr. Janice (Ron) Rech of Blair, NE, Chris (Annette) Gahan of Lincoln, NE, Glen (Melanie) Gahan of Gretna, NE, Paul (Eileen) Gahan of David City, NE; daughter-in-law, Bobbie Gahan of Oakland; grandchildren, Brian (Jessie) Tarnow, Eric (Liz) Tarnow, Gregg (Jennifer) Gahan, Betsy (Chuck) Bitker, Joe (Brandy) Gahan, Stacey (Herb) Kennedy, Kirk (Bridget) Eriksen, Keith Eriksen, David (Ellen) Eriksen, Emily Houdersheldt, Aubrey (Bryant) Alt, Seth Houdersheldt, Andrew Rech, Caroline Rech, Natalie Rech, Hayden Rech, Ava Rech, Evan (Laura) Gahan, John Gahan, Mason Gahan, Caleb Gahan, Sarah Gahan, Leah Gahan, Olivia Gahan, Elise Gahan, Reid Gahan, Angela Gahan, Maggie Gahan, Abbie Gahan; great grandchildren, Elijah, Naomi & Hannah Gahan, Josiah & Titus Bitker, Jalen & Moxie Gahan, Karley, Brinley & Easton Eriksen, Reagan Kennedy; sister, Dorothy Streubing; sisters-in-law, Catherine Blaser, Rolaine Blaser, Marilyn Bartholomew, Helen Johnston; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Pelan Funeral Services Oakland in charge of arrangements.

Ann Gahan

Ann Gahan

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Lillian “Tiny” Bacon, 87, of Lyons NE

December 5, 2015 Leave a comment


Lillian “Tiny” Bacon, 87 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Oakland Heights in Oakland, Nebraska.

Visitation is Sun., Dec. 6th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons NE.

The memorial service is Mon., Dec. 7th at 3:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons NE.

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Ann Gahan, 92, of Oakland NE

December 4, 2015 Leave a comment


Ann Gahan was born on August 6, 1923 to Oscar and Lena (Schupbach) Blaser in Columbus, Nebraska. She passed away on December 2, 2015 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland, Nebraska, at the age of 92 years.

Visitation will be held Sun., Dec. 6th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland NE.

The funeral service will be on Mon., Dec. 7th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 1072 21st Ave., Columbus NE. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church.

Ann Gahan

Ann Gahan

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