Dennis Carlson, 69, of West Point NE

October 20, 2015 Leave a comment


Dennis Carlson, age 69, of West Point, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Premier Estates in West Point, Nebraska.  Memorial services will be on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in West Point, NE.  Interment with Military Honors will be in the Bancroft Cemetery following the lunch.  Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be directed to the family for future designation.  Minnick Funeral Home in West Point, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Dennis Roy Carlson was born on June 4, 1946 at West Point, NE to Roy and Gertrude (Kloth) Carlson.  He grew up in the Bancroft area, graduated from Bancroft High School, and attended Wayne State College.  He served in the Air Force from 1969-1973 during the Vietnam Conflict as an Air Cargo Specialist.  On February 16, 1974, he was united in marriage to Jill Buckman.  The couple moved to Arlington, VA for three and a half years, while Jill was stationed at the Pentagon.  They returned to West Point, where Dennis was an Auto Technician for Paus Motors in West Point and later for DJ Motors in Wisner.

Dennis was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, was a life member of VFW Post #4912, where he had served as the Chaplain for several years, and was a member of the West Point Sportsman’s Club, serving on the board for many years.  Dennis loved the outdoors, whether it was at the Sportsman’s Club, fishing and camping with his family, or hunting pheasants.  He enjoyed woodworking, playing cards and the last several years playing games on the computer.  Dennis was never one to sit still and loved spending time with his grandchildren and children in general.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Jill, of West Point, NE; son Chris and Jamie Carlson and family Taylor, Kelsey, and Brandon of Guthrie Center, IA; son Tim and Shawna Carlson of Herman, NE; sister Karen and Lyle Soenksen of West Point, NE; sister Karlene and Dave Gruoner of Linn, KS; brother Roy and Jennifer Carlson of Bancroft, NE; and many nieces and nephews.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents.

Dennis Carlson

Dennis Carlson

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Elmer Engelbart, 99, of Fremont NE, Formerly of Bancroft NE

October 20, 2015 Leave a comment


Elmer Engelbart, 99, of Fremont, NE, formerly of Bancroft, NE died on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at the Pathfinder Place in Fremont. Funeral services for Elmer will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church rural Bancroft, NE; Pastor Ryan Seymour will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft. Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Elmer was born on a farm near Pender, NE on January 3, 1916, the oldest of ten children to Dietrich “Dick” and Margaretha “Maggie” (Albrecht) Engelbart. He grew up on the farm attending country school until working as a farm hand at an early age. On January 8, 1943, he was united in marriage to Loera Repschlaeger. To this union three sons were born: Dennis, Larry and Roger. They farmed in the Bancroft, NE area until his retirement. On August 15, 1992, Leora passed away. He later moved into Bancroft. In 2005 he moved to Fremont, NE to the Pathfinder Place.

Elmer was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church, serving on various committees and as a church elder. He enjoyed playing cards and dancing, most of all he enjoyed being with his family.

He is survived by his son Roger Engelbart of Fremont, NE, grandchildren: Stacey (Kirk) Goodnight and their children Sydney and Adyson of Papillion, NE, Darin Engelbart of Omaha, NE and Derek (Jennifer) Engelbart and their children Dayton and Jayda of Lincoln, NE. Elmer is also survived by a sister Elaine Ross of Fremont, NE and two brothers: Lee (Wanda) Engelbart of Denver, CO and Gary (Janice) Engelbart of Missouri Valley, NE and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, wife Leora, sons Larry and Dennis Engelbart, brothers and sisters: Alice Schoch, Harold Engelbart, Irene Dahl, Evelyn Witt, Melvin Engelbart and Dale Engelbart.

Elmer Engelbart

Elmer Engelbart

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Robert V. Johnson, 87, of Emerson NE

October 20, 2015 Leave a comment


Robert V. Johnson, 87, of Emerson, NE died on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Heritage of Emerson Nursing Home in Emerson, NE.

Funeral services are pending at this time with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Emerson.

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

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Darlene J. Sok, 87, of Oakland NE

October 19, 2015 Leave a comment


DARLENE J. SOK, 87 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at Hillcrest Mable Rose in Papillion, Nebraska

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

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Bernice L. Weber, 85, of Oakland NE

October 19, 2015 Leave a comment


BERNICE L. WEBER, 85 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at Premier Estates in West Point, Nebraska.

PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICE: will be held at a later date.

MEMORIALS: Golden Oaks.

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.

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Betty L. Peterson, 87, of Herman NE

October 19, 2015 Leave a comment


Betty L. Peterson age 87 of Herman, Nebraska passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at Salem Lutheran Church of Fontanelle, Nebraska.  Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. Thursday afternoon at Vacoma Cemetery rural Arlington, Nebraska.  Visitation is on Wednesday, from 5 until 8 p.m. and family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. all at Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home in Arlington, Nebraska. Visitation will continue on Thursday, one hour prior to the service at the church.   Memorials are suggested to the church.  Online condolences may be left at http://www.mosermemorialchapel.com.  Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home in Arlington is in charge of arrangements.

Betty was born July 20, 1928 at Kellogg, IA to R. Mark and Zeta (Pearce) Scoville. Betty grew up in Kellogg and College Springs, IA areas.  She graduated from College Springs High School in 1946 and shortly thereafter, earned her teaching certificate at the age of 17. She then began teaching at country school in the Clarinda, IA area. She earned a diploma for elementary education from the Iowa State Teachers College located in Cedar Falls, IA in 1951 and received her Bachelors Degree in elementary education from the University of Omaha in 1955 and her Masters from there in 1958. Betty’s 12 year career in education also included teaching at elementary schools in Dennison and Hastings, IA and several schools in the Omaha Public School system. She primarily taught 3rd & 4th grades. Betty married Howard “Dick” Peterson June 8, 1958 at Council Bluffs, IA, Dick preceded her in death on May 25, 2014.

She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church of Fontanelle, NE, Rachel Circle at church and the Washington County Extension Club.

Survivors include her sons, Edward (Lisa) Peterson of Herman, NE & Timothy (Karleen) Peterson of Arlington, NE; daughters, Robyn (Bernie) Harms of Dodge, NE & Ruth (Don) Evans of Ogallala, NE; sisters, Dixie Allbery or Gretna, NE & Dorothy Chase of Omaha; grandchildren, Lance, Kale & Paige Peterson, Donald Evans III, Tobias, Travis, Theodore, Tara & Taylor Harms and Tessa (Brian) Hain.

Preceded in death by parents; husband and brothers, William and Robert “Bob” Scoville.

Betty Peterson

Betty Peterson

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Elmer Engelbart, 99, of Fremont NE, Formerly of Bancroft NE

October 19, 2015 Leave a comment


Elmer Engelbart, 99, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Pathfinder House in Fremont, NE.

Funeral services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE.

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Gloria Faye (Frank) Moore, 77, of Pender NE

October 18, 2015 Leave a comment


Gloria Faye (Frank) Moore, 77, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at her home in Pender, NE. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender; with Pastor Daniel Springer officiating. Memorial visitation will be Monday, October 19, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Rosehill Cemetery in Pender. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

Gloria was born May 18, 1938 in Pender, NE to Herman and Elsie (Burner) Frank. She was baptized in June of 1938. Gloria attended school in Pender, graduating in 1956. She was united in marriage to John Paul Moore at St. Patrick’s Church in Battle Creek, NE on December 26, 1956. The couple resided in Pender where Gloria worked as a retail clerk at Ken’s Rexall Drug for 37 years. Never one to slow down, upon retirement from Ken’s, Gloria worked for two years at Subway before retiring completely. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for 32 years.

Gloria enjoyed gardening, decorating her home for Christmas, and taking care of those she loved. Most of all, she enjoyed the time she spent with her family and attending her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s events.

She is survived by four children, John Moore and special friend, Denise Wilson of Niobrara, NE, Mary (Marvin) Greenfield of Bancroft, NE, Patty (John) Bessmer and Jerry (Tammy) Moore of Pender, NE; 10 grandchildren, Mandy Johnson, Aaron (Rachel) Bessmer, Jamie Johnson (Matt Torczon), Ian Moore (Amy Leonard) , Tyson (Kathy) Greenfield, Caleb Greenfield, Candice (Andy) Welsh, Ashley Bessmer, Sam Moore, and Jasmine Greenfield; and 11 great grandchildren, Haylie and Hayden Torczon, Brooklynn Dutcher-Bessmer and Addilynn Bessmer, Zane and Asher Moore, Trey and Addi Johnson, Zander and Tayten Welsh, and Rebel Greenfield. Also surviving her is her brother, Donny (Darlene) Frank of Omaha, NE, and sisters, Priscilla Mazourek of Yankton, SD and Betty (Al) Matteo of Norfolk, NE.

Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Richard, infant son James, and grandson, John Adam Bessmer.

Gloria Moore

Gloria Moore

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Gloria Moore, 77, of Pender NE

October 16, 2015 Leave a comment


Gloria Moore, 77, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at her home in Pender.

Memorial services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender.

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Caroline G. (Salmon) Gordon, 95, of Wakefield NE

October 14, 2015 Leave a comment


Caroline G. (Salmon) Gordon, 95, of Wakefield, Nebraska died on Monday, October 12, 2015 at the Wakefield Health Care Center in Wakefield, NE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 16, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon, NE; Father David Liewer will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield; with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the St. Anne Catholic Church Cemetery near Dixon. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Bressler-Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield is in charge of the arrangements.

Caroline was born on November 20, 1919 at her parents’ home in Concord, NE, the seventh of fifteen children to Fred D. and Helena (Mecke) Salmon. Caroline graduated from Concord High School in 1937. Following graduation, Caroline worked for Salmon Well Co. and Fischer Store in Concord, NE. In 1942, Caroline moved to San Jose, CA, where she went to work for Pacific Telephone Co. She worked as a local and long distance operator in San Jose, and then at Pleasant Naval Base, where she assisted military personnel in making calls to friends and family.

Caroline married Carroll Gordon on May 10, 1944 at Camp Parks, CA. After Carroll’s discharge from the Navy, they lived in Mobile, AL until 1956, when Caroline returned with her children to Wakefield and went to work for Salmon Well Co. Caroline worked at the well company for fifty years with her dad, brothers, nephews and great nephews.

She is survived by her three children: Gene (Rita) Gordon of Omaha, Ne, Dennis Gordon of Antioch, TN and Mary (Norman) Cooper of Madison, SD. She is also survived by her brothers: Kenneth (Phyllis) Salmon and Dean (Phyllis) Salmon of Wakefield, NE, sisters; Mae Schwarten and Irene Manto of Wakefield, NE and Mary Ann Garvin of Dixon, NE, five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Caroline was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and three sisters.

Caroline Gordon

Caroline Gordon

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