Bodie Scott Houfek, 17, of Valley NE

October 14, 2015 Leave a comment


Bodie Scott Houfek (Tonjes), 17, of Valley, NE, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015 at his home in Valley, NE. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender, NE; Pastor Miles Ruch will be officiating. The visitation will be Friday, October 16, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. The burial will be in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 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.

Bodie was born February 18, 1998 to Christopher Houfek and Makrae Mielak in Omaha, NE. He was attending Douglas County West High School while taking construction technology classes at Metro Community College in Omaha. Bodie enjoyed playing sports, especially baseball and football, hunting and fishing, and playing video games. He was always helping his friends and hanging out with his buddies. Bodie enjoyed building things, driving, and John Deere tractors. He recently had a fascination with wanting a real life monkey.

Bodie is survived by his mom, Makrae (Jason) Mielak of Valley, NE; dad, Chris Houfek of Papillion, NE, brothers, Jersey Houfek of Valley, NE, Koda Mielak of Valley, NE, Kevin LaChapelle of Omaha, NE; sister, Brinkley Mielak of Valley, NE, grandparents, Kevin and Gayle Tonjes of Omaha, NE, Steve and Kay Houfek of Papillion, NE; great grandparents, Marlene Tonjes of Pender, NE, William Bolton of South Sioux City, NE, Emily Houfek of Omaha, NE, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his great grandparents, Lowell Tonjes, Gloria Peterson and Popsie Houfek.

Bodie Houfek

Bodie Houfek

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Doran L. Goll, 90, of Tekamah NE

October 13, 2015 Leave a comment


Doran L. Goll died October 5, 2015 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Community in Blair, Nebraska.

Dora Ann (Lorenz) Goll was born to Arthur Peter and Dora Ann (Paa) Lorenz in Sherman County, Nebraska on September 2, 1925. She lived on the family farm and attended Sherman County Rural Dist. 12 through eighth grade. After graduating from Ravenna High School in 1942, she attended Ventura Junior College in Ventura, California and then graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Nursing in 1947, with a BS in Nursing.

Doran was working as a surgical nurse at the VA Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska until moving to Tekamah, Nebraska, upon her marriage to James E. Goll on April 14, 1950.

She was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church of Tekamah and was active in Eastern Star, Job’s Daughters, church and children’s school activities. She loved to play golf, bridge and attend all her grandchildren’s activities. She was a loyal Cornhusker fan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Arthur and Howard; one sister, Elda Schmalijohn; husband, James E. Goll; grandchildren Christopher Goll, Natalie Goll and Andrew Goll.

She is survived by her three children, James R. (Susan) Goll of Omaha, NE, Charles T. (Nora) Goll of Tekamah, Sarah (Neal) Haskell of Sun City West, AZ; grandchildren, James “J.B.” Goll, Benjamin (Lauren) Goll, Adam Goll, Margaret Goll, Katherine Goll, Elizabeth Goll, Arthur Goll, Julya H. (Tommy) Elliot, Georgia G. Haskell, John D. Haskell, William W. Haskell; great grandchildren, James D. Haskell, Lydia Elliot, Ellen Thomas Elliot; brother and sister-in-law, Richard A. (Norma) Goll of Tekamah; eight nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, October 24, 2015, 10:30 am, at First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah, Nebraska

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorial may be directed to First Presbyterian Church, 1318 K St. Tekamah, NE 68061

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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Doran Goll

Doran Goll

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Caroline Gordon, 95, of Wakefield NE

October 13, 2015 Leave a comment


Caroline Gordon, 95, of Wakefield, Nebraska passed away Monday, October 12, 2015 at Wakefield Health Care Center in Wakefield, Nebraska.

Funeral services are pending with Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.

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Bodie Scott Houfek, 17, of Valley NE

October 13, 2015 Leave a comment


Bodie Scott (Tonjes) Houfek, 17, of Valley, Nebraska passed away Monday, October 12, 2015 at his home in Valley.

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

Bodie Houfek

Bodie Houfek

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Donald D. “Dave” Gourley, 71, of Fremont NE

October 12, 2015 Leave a comment


Donald D. “Dave” Gourley, 71 years, of Fremont, NE died Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at his home. Dave was born February 21, 1944 in Oakland, NE to Frank and Alice (Van Buskirk) Gourley. He was a 1962 graduate of Herman High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from June 21, 1962 to June 18, 1965. He worked as a mason for Bob Berg Construction, Hawkins Construction and Tom Hansen. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking and made curio cabinets and book cases.

He is survived by brother, Frank “Jim” (Ruthe) Gourley of Shelton, NE; sisters, Shirley (Loy) Nissen of Oakland, NE, Patsy (Larry) Nelsen of Plattsmouth, NE, Jo Uhing of Tekamah, NE and Sharon Glen of Dallas, TX; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Elsie Roth; brothers, Wayne and Ronald Gourley; brothers-in-law, Vic Roth, Roland Uhing and Tommy Glen; and life partner, Renee Kosinski; nephew, Randy Nissen; and niece, Dawn Gourley.

Memorial service will be 11 AM, Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. The Rev. Leland Foreman will officiate. There is no visitation. Burial will be at the Oakland Cemetery in Oakland, NE at 2:30 PM on Thursday with military honors.

Memorials may be given to the Dodge County Humane Society and to the Nebraska Game & Parks.

Moser Memorial Chapel 217 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490

Donald Gourley

Donald Gourley

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Merlyn Holm, 81, of Wakefield NE

October 12, 2015 Leave a comment


Merlyn Clarence Holm, 81, of Wakefield, NE died on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, NE. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church in Wakefield; Pastor Barbara Hansen will be officiating. The burial will be held on Tuesday morning prior to the memorial service at 10:00 a.m. at the Wakefield Cemetery in Wakefield, NE. There will be a visitation held on Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield is in charge of the arrangements.

Merlyn was born in Wakefield, NE, the son of Clarence and Ebba (Johnson) Holm on April 2, 1934. He attended and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1951. Following graduation he was united in marriage to Mardell Mortenson at Salem Lutheran Church on May 30, 1954. To this union three daughters were born: Julie, Lori and Lynn. Merlyn farmed in the Wakefield area until going to work at M.G. Waldbaum’s in the Maintenance department. Merlyn enjoyed watching sports and attending local high school games. He was a fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the St. Louis Cardinals. Merlyn was a member of the Nebraska Livestock Feeders Association, the Wakefield Community Hospital Board and was active in Salem Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Mardell of Wakefield, daughters: Julie (Kenny) Thomsen of Wakefield, Lori (Sam) Utecht of Clarion, IA and Lynn Holm (Bob DePriest) of Lincoln, NE. Merlyn is also survived by eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren and a sister Linda (Terry) Carlson of St. Joseph, MO.

Merlyn was preceded in death by his parents.

Merlyn Holm

Merlyn Holm

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Merlyn C. Holm, 81, of Wakefield NE

October 11, 2015 Leave a comment


Merlyn C. Holm, 81, of Wakefield, NE died on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, NE.

Memorial services for Merlyn are pending at this time with Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.

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Helen N. Morrow, 94, of Tekamah NE

October 11, 2015 Leave a comment


Helen N. Morrow, 94 years, Beloved daughter of the late Dr. Lawrence and Jessie F., nee Allen.  Sister of the late Allen Morrow and Elaine (Boulay) Morrow. Graduate of Doane College; Fulbright Scholar; Masters Degree in Education; High School History and Economics Teacher in Illinois for nearly 40 years.  Longtime supporter of her local church and other charities.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, October 15, 2015, 11:00 am, at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah.

VISITATION: Thursday one hour prior to service at the church.

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery.

MEMORIALS: The United Methodist Church in Tekamah or Donor’s Choice.

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
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Roland Lee Shafer Jr., 90, of Tekamah NE

October 8, 2015 1 Comment


Roland Lee Shafer Jr. passed away October 6th 2015 at home in Tekamah Nebraska.  Roland was born February 10th 1925 in Tekamah Nebraska.  He was the only son born to Roland Lee Shafer Sr. and Ethel Elizabeth (Coons) Shafer.

He graduated from Tekamah High School in 1943 and was united in marriage to Kathryn Louise (Simpson) Shafer May 22nd, 1944. To that union were born four children, Mike, Pat, Wendy and Matt.

He served in the United States Army Air Corp from June of 1943 to October of 1945 as an airplane armorer and gunner on a B-17 bomber in World War II.

After his years in the service, he devoted his life to raising his family and farming the family land in rural Tekamah Nebraska.  He enjoyed vacationing at the Lake of the Ozarks teaching his children to water ski, watching baseball and had an amazing love of animals.

He is preceded in death by his father, Roland Lee Shafer Sr.; mother, Ethel Elizabeth (Coons) Shafer; wife, Kathryn Louise (Simpson) Shafer.

He is survived by his children, Michael (Kathy Johnson), Martin Patrick (Harriet), Wendy Carlson (Doug), and Matthew; grandchildren, Chad, Doug, Carrie, Becky (Jeff), Julie (Scott), Jamy (Phil), Leigh (Shannon), Brandi, Kirby (Karla), Troy (Kristi); great grandchildren, Sidney, Olivia, Drew, Trenton, Erin, Maddy, Max, Macy, Kendall, Kambell, Tayler; many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, October 10, 2015, 3:00 pm, at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah

BURIAL WITH MILITARY HONORS: Tekamah Cemetery

VISITATION:  Saturday, one hour prior to service at the church.

MEMORIALS: To the family for designation at a later time.

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
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Roland Shafer

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Gary Russell Rosenboom, 77, of Oakland NE

October 8, 2015 1 Comment


Gary Russell Rosenboom was born September 8, 1938 in Beatrice, Nebraska to Herman and Ruth (Wagoner) Rosenboom. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 7, 2015, at the age of 77 years.

Gary graduated from Oakland High School in 1956. He then graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a Bachelor’s degree in Geology. On August 16, 1959, he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Karen Johnson, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.

He started working for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in Indianapolis and then went on to a 30 year career at Valmont Industries in Valley, Nebraska and Fort Collins, Colorado.

Gary enjoyed life! He loved his family more than anything! He loved following his kids and grandkids in their many endeavors. He took a lot of pride in his home and providing for his family. He loved playing golf. A highlight for him was getting to play the Old Course at St. Andrew’s in Scotland. He was lucky to have been able to travel quite a bit with Karen all over the world. He especially loved the history of places. Even on vacations, there was always a history lesson included. This love has been passed on to his kids and grandkids.

He had an amazing gift for knowledge and an appreciation for establishing connections and keeping friendships. He was such a compassionate man and was amazing at fostering the best out of people. Gary’s singing was a gift to all who had the privilege of experiencing his deep soulful voice. When his spirit moved him, he would belt out a tune that brought smiles to everyone. When Gary Rosenboom spoke, everyone in the room stopped to listen. He had a wonderful ability to tell a story.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Ruth Rosenboom.

Survivors include his wife, Karen of Oakland; son, Greg (Lisa Janssen) of Lincoln, daughter, Amy (Tony Bybee) of Kansas City, son, Mike (Linda) of Des Moines; two sisters, Beverly Harris of California, and Gwendolyn Guill of Norfolk; nine grandchildren, Ashley and Matt Reisenauer, Amanda Rosenboom, Joshua Wormington, Lauren Wormington, Jacob Wormington, Griffin Rosenboom, Sydney Rosenboom, and Grace Rosenboom; one great-granddaughter, Ilsa Reisnauer; and many nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Sunday, October 11, 2015, 2:30 pm, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.

VISITATION: Saturday, 6-8 pm with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service.

BURIAL: Oakland Cemetery.

MEMORIALS: To the family for designation at a later time.

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
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Gary Rosenboom

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