Delwin J. Benne, 83, of Oakland NE
January 7, 2018 Leave a comment
Delwin J. Benne, 83 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Oakland Heights, in Oakland.
Funeral Service is Pending with Pelan Funeral Services of Oakland
Marjorie Hilliard, 87, of Hooper NE
January 2, 2018 Leave a comment
Marjorie Hilliard, age 87, of Hooper, Nebraska passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Nye Point in Fremont, NE. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hooper with Burial at the St. Rose of Lima Cemetery in Hooper. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel from 3 until 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Hooper or the American Cancer Society. Online guestbook can be accessed at http://www.hooper-scribner.com. Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel in Hooper in charge of arrangements.
Marjorie was born February 24, 1930, on a farm in Humphrey, NE to Mary and Joseph Joerger. She grew up and attended school at St. Francis School in Humphrey and worked on the farm on the home place.
She married in Yankton, SD, took care of her family, and cleaned homes for the elderly. In 1973, she went to work for the Hooper Care Center where she was the Supervisor of Housekeeping and retired in 1996. She enjoyed reading and embroidery and visiting her children. She belonged to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the St. Rose Guild.
Survivors include her brother Don Joerger and wife Mary of Twin Falls, ID, children Judy Hall and late husband Ron of Spring Branch, TX, Jeanette Cordes and husband Phil of Scribner, NE, Earl Hilliard and wife Lori of Fremont, NE, Ernie Hilliard and wife Cherrie of Orange City, IA, Mary Knott and husband Rick of Berthoud, CO, Lyle Hilliard of Prague, NE, Larry Hilliard of North Bend, NE, and Rose Hilliard and husband Stacy Glascow of Berthoud, CO, 20 Grandchildren and 36 Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by parents, Mary and Joseph Joerger, brothers, Gene, Harold, John and Gerald Joerger, sisters, Evelyn Hemmer and Sally Bender, son, Jim Hilliard, and great-granddaughter Trinity Dart.
Marjorie Hilliard
Barbara Ann Higgins, 76, of Tekamah NE
December 31, 2017 Leave a comment
Barbara Ann Higgins was born to John “Jack” and Georgia (Shoemaker) Hill August 23, 1941 in Oakland, Nebraska. She passed away December 28, 2017 at Tekamah Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tekamah, Nebraska, at the age of 76 years.
Barbara attended Oakland Public School through 7th grade. Her family then moved to Fremont, Nebraska, where Barbara graduated from Fremont High in 1959. She attended her freshman year at Peru State College, where Tom Higgins of Valley, Nebraska proposed to her. They were married at St. Patrick’s church in Fremont on July 30,1960. To this union were born three children: Lori, Jodi and Sean.
Barbara was an accomplished musician who played the clarinet, piano, organ and
accordion. She loved to paint and draw. Most of her artwork adorns the walls of her
family.
Barbara was best known for her work as the manager of Lundstroms Furniture in Spirit
Lake, Iowa, where their family resided most of their adult lives. Tom was a school teacher at the Spirit Lake High School.
Barbara loved her family and friends. Because of her loving caring nature there will be
a special place for her in Heaven.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Clarice G. Barnes.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Tom; children, Lori (Jim) Thibeault of Norwich, CT, Jodi (Nick) Pinyo of Camarillo, CA, Sean (Sarah Winge) Higgins of Brainerd, MN; six grandchildren, Kiley Worley of Decatur, NE, Megan Johnson of Blair, NE, Colby Rohde of Scottsdale, AZ, Kristin Pinyo of Camarillo, Jordan and Brooke Higgins of Brainard, Sarah, Noelle and Arthur Thibeault of Norwich; seven great grandchildren, Keegan, Reece, Blayne and Laynie Worley of Decatur, Kender, Maichen and Imani Johnson of Blair; sisters-in-law, Margaret Roddy, Shirley Higgins, Carol Higgins; brother-in-law, Robert Driml; nieces and nephews.
VISITATION
Monday Jan. 1st
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church3480 W HWY 32
Tekamah, NE 68061
Tekamah, NE 68061
Family will receive friends 3-5 pm. Vigil Service will begin at 5 pm. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service at the church.
FUNERAL MASS
Tuesday Jan. 2nd
10:00 AM
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church3480 W HWY 32
Tekamah, NE 68061
Tekamah, NE 68061
Cemetery Details
LOCATION
Tekamah Cemetery
Tekamah, Nebraska 68061
Memorial Contribution
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS
Memorials to the Tekamah Food Bank.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Higgins
Marilyn I. Gilliland Bruce, 78, of Kennard NE
December 29, 2017 Leave a comment
Marilyn I. Bruce age 78 of Kennard, passed away December 28, 2017 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Community in Blair. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Grace United Methodist Church in Kennard. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be held at the Tekamah Cemetery at 2:00 PM. Campbell Aman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Marilyn was born on May 1, 1939 in rural Tekamah, the daughter of Howard and Dora Gilliland. She grew up in the Tekamah area and attended Tekamah schools. She worked at D.L. Blair for many years, retiring in 2007.
She is survived by her children: Vince (Marissa) Bruce of Tekamah and Scott Bruce of Tekamah; six grandchildren; sisters: Janet Riddle of Lyons and Edith Muller of Bancroft; companion Charlie Dornacker of Kennard, many friends and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents and son Calvin Bruce.
Gerald Wortman, 93, of Tekamah, NE
December 28, 2017 Leave a comment
Gerald Duane Wortman was born August 9, 1924 to Albert and Margaret (Young) Wortman in Tekamah, Nebraska. He passed away December 26, 2017 at Tekamah Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tekamah, at the age of 93 years.
Gerald and his family moved to the Macy, Nebraska area in 1936. He graduated from Macy High School in 1943. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1944, and served with the 6th Marine Division in Guam, Guadalcanal, Okinawa and China. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
He married JoAnne Hanneman on September 10, 1947. To this union were born three children: Terry, Jaccie and Brian.
Gerald worked for TekSeed, Leo Tobin, Harry Fankhouser and Clyde Stork. He also worked on the home farm near Walthill, Nebraska. He went on to work for his brother-in-law, Elwin Robinson, as a truck driver and shelled corn. In 1965, he bought the Standard Station in Tekamah and ran it until 1983. He became a mechanic at Tekamah Motors, working until his retirement in 1991.
Gerald was a member of the American Legion Post No. 15 and VFW Bataan Post No. 3304.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Delmar, Lawrence, Vernon and Don; grandson, Derek Wortman; granddaughter, Juliet Wortman.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnne; children, Terry (LuAnn) Wortman, Jaccie (Steve) Mencke, Brian (Mary) Wortman; grandchildren, Amie (Jeff) Ohlmann, Taressa (Shawn) Poppert, Collin Wortman, Brent Mencke, Craig (Crystal) Mencke, Mark Wortman, Jennifer (Stephen) Mills; 11 great grandchildren.
VISITATION
Friday December 29th
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah1103 J Street
Tekamah, NE 68061
Tekamah, NE 68061
Family will receive friends 5-6:30 pm. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service at the church.
FUNERAL SERVICE
Saturday December 30th
10:30 AM
First Baptist Church, Tekamah12th & K Streets
Tekamah, Nebraska 68061
Tekamah, Nebraska 68061
Military Honors will be conducted following service at the church.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for future designation.
Gerald Wortman
Gerald Wortman, 93, of Tekamah NE
December 26, 2017 Leave a comment
Gerald D. Wortman, 93 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Tekamah Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tekamah.
Funeral Services pending with Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah.
Richard “Richie” Mossberger, 36, of Tekamah NE
December 26, 2017 Leave a comment
Richard “Richie” Allen Mossberger was born April 2, 1981 to Robin Mossberger. He passed away December 22, 2017, in Tekamah, Nebraska, at the age of 36 years.
Richie attended Tekamah-Herman School. He was a hard worker and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, bonfires, playing pool and most importantly spending time with his family, his dogs and friends. He was loved by everyone.
He was preceded in death by his grandma, Betty Grady; grandpa, Richard Mossberger; great aunts andgreat uncles.
Survivors include his mother, Robin R Mossberger; brother, Justin (Amanda) Mossberger; sister, Renae Mossberger; niece, Joslyn; nephews, Austin, Lucas and Jayden; Fiancé, Nikki Lorenzen; step-children, Kaylee, Kaleb and Kaden, all of Tekamah; many more family members and friends.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Friday December 29th
10:30 AM
Tekamah City Auditorium1315 K Street
Tekamah, NE 68045
Tekamah, NE 68045
A private family burial will be held.
Memorials suggested to the family for future designation.
Pelan Funeral Services of Tekamah is in charge of arrangements.
Richard Mossberger
Joshua Charles Mulder, 20, of Oakland NE
December 26, 2017 Leave a comment
Joshua Charles Mulder, age 20, of Oakland, Nebraska passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 near Cozad, Nebraska. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, 11 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland, NE. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, from 4-7 p.m. with family receiving friends at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland. There will be a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held Wednesday morning, one hour prior to service at the church. Memorials to the family for later designation. Arrangements by Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland.
Joshua Charles Mulder was born to Richard and Susan (Neitzke) Mulder on September 15, 1997 in Fremont, Nebraska. Josh was baptized and confirmed in Christ at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland, Nebraska. He was a proud 2106 graduate of Oakland-Craig High School. Josh was currently a student at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, working toward a psychology degree.
Josh had a strong faith and a huge heart. He loved his family and friends. As a child he was active in cub scouts, baseball and hanging out at the pool. He loved the water and being outdoors. He enjoyed spending time at Chief Lake in Michigan and Lake Cochrane, South Dakota while visiting his Grandparents.
When he was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 12, a great friendship developed between Josh and an awesome group of boys. His happiest times were with “the squad”. Over the years they kept busy playing disc golf, “dinger” baseball, paintball, kayaking, watching WWE, trips to Lake Cochrane in the summer, ski trips to Colorado in the winter and just hanging out in Josh’s room.
In high school, Josh was a dedicated cross country runner and enjoyed being a member of the basketball and track teams. Even though golf wasn’t his sport, Josh achieved a feat few have accomplished, he got a hole in one on the 6th hole at the Oakland Golf Club. In college he participated in intramural sports, he was excited his football team won their division this year. Josh had his challenges in life, but he was a very determined young man and did not let anything stop him from what he wanted to achieve.
Josh is survived by his parents; brother, Jared; sister, Marissa; grandparents, Dr. Richard and Ruth Mulder of Ivanhoe, MN, Charles and Celia Neitzke of Kaleva, MI; aunts and uncles, Angie (Todd) Board of NC, Stefini (Matt) Thomsen of MN, Curtis Mulder of MN, Jane Neitzke of MI; cousins, Rachel and Rory Board, Addie and Jack Thomsen.
Josh Mulder
Joshua Charles Mulder, 20, of Oakland NE
December 22, 2017 Leave a comment
Joshua Charles Mulder, age 20, of Oakland, Nebraska passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 near Cozad, Nebraska.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, 11 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland, NE. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, from 4-7 p.m. with family receiving friends at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.
There will be a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held Wednesday morning, one hour prior to service at the church.
Arrangements by Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland.
Harold Lee “Swede” Hawkins, 85, of Oakland NE
December 13, 2017 Leave a comment
Harold Lee “Swede” Hawkins, age 85, of Oakland, Nebraska passed away December 11, 2017, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Memorial services will be on Saturday, December 16, 2017, 1 p.m. at the Oakland-Craig Elementary School Gymnasium with Military Honors to be be conducted following the service. Burial will be held in the Oakland Cemetery, Oakland, Nebraska at a later date. Memorial visitation will be held Friday from 5-7 p.m. with family receiving friends, at First United Methodist Church in Oakland. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland in charge of arrangements.
Harold Lee “Swede” Hawkins was born to Harold and Ileta (Kate DeVasure) Hawkins September 19, 1932, on a rural farm outside of Tekamah, Nebraska. Attending grade school in Decatur, he moved to Tekamah in the seventh grade where he remained through his high school graduation. He then attended Doane College, where he played football. In January 1951, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was deployed to Pusan, Korea as a soldier in the Korean War. On June 14, 1952 he sustained injuries from a grenade blast that resulted in his discharge in January 1954.
Upon returning to the United States, he enrolled at Midland College, met MaryAnn Wesely, later playing football in the fall. They married June 4, 1955. After marriage and graduation, he taught school for 37 years (8 years at Creighton and 29 years at Oakland/Oakland-Craig), retiring in 1994.
Over the years, he was a teacher, coach, athletic director and principal. Swede was probably most proud of his successful career as a golf coach, which will culminate in his induction into the NHSACA Hall of Fame in June 2018.
Swede and MaryAnn enjoyed their later years exploring the 50 states, visiting National Parks, the Czech Republic and enjoying their ever-growing family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Betty, Gerald, Tom, Jean and Patty.
He is survived by his wife, MaryAnn; five children: Kirk (Gail) Hawkins, Carol (Dave) Krick, Robin Hawkins, Lee Anne (Brad) Simpson and Spencer (Laura) Hawkins all of Omaha; three sisters, Ila (Gary) Davis of Springfield, Harriet (Pat) Schafer of Tekamah and Peg (Randy) Doncheski of Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Swede Hawkins
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