Gwen Kaup, 57, of West Point NE

June 30, 2015 Leave a comment


Memorial services for Gwen Kaup age 57 of West Point, NE will be on Thursday, July 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Point, NE. Interment will be at a later date. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. till 8:00 p.m., with the family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point, NE.

Gwen passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015 at her home.

Gwen Faye Kaup was born July 27, 1957 at Pender, NE to Harry and Lola (Peterson) Persson. She attended Cuming Co. Rural School District #22 and graduated from West Point High School in 1975. On June 2, 1979, she was united in marriage to Jeff Kaup at St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Point. Gwen worked for various businesses in West Point and for the last 20 years has been employed at CharterWest National Bank.

Gwen was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, helping with the Cuming Co. Relay for Life, and was a member of the West Point Optimist Club. She loved spending time with her family, attending everyone’s activities, camping, and helping her family with fundraisers at Christmas time. Gwen could always be seen with a smile and her laughter filled the room.

Survivors include-
Husband- Jeff Kaup of West Point, NE
Son-Dustin and Jamie Kaup of West Point, NE and children-Allie and Riley
Daughter-Megan Kaup of Omaha, NE
Parents- Harry and Lola Persson of West Point, NE
Siblings and their families- Nadine and Robert Hagedorn of West Point, NE
Dudley and Diane Persson of Oakland, NE
Shellie and Randy Wietfeld of West Point, NE
Ilene and Brian Evert of Omaha, NE
Kellee and Monte Pflueger of Norfolk, NE
Kevin and Lori Persson of Bancroft, NE
Kyle and Judy Persson of West Point, NE
Lisa and Pat Yosten of West Point, NE
Deb and Bob Yosten of West Point, NE
Donna and Ryan Voelker of Newcastle, WY
Penny Grovijohn of Wisner, NE
Paula and Brian Christianson of Elkhorn, NE
Jennifer and Jamie Bumgardner of Gretna, NE

Gwen was preceded in death by her grandparents.

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Gwen Kaup

Gwen Kaup

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William “Bill” Lester Bowden, 92, of Lincoln NE

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William “Bill” Lester Bowden was born to Clarence Miles and Hazel Charlotte (Lester) Bowden April 5, 1923 on a farm two miles west of Tekamah, Nebraska. He passed away June 27, 2015 at The Legacy Retirement Community in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 92 years.

He was four years old when his mother passed away, and was raised by his grandparents, Eli and Lenora Bowden. He attended kindergarten through high school in Tekamah, graduating with the class of 1941.

During his freshman year in high school, he met Betty Lou Hart of Herman, Nebraska. They were married June 25, 1944 in Shiloh, North Carolina, while Bill was stationed in Elizabeth City, North Carolina at the US Coast Guard Air Station. He worked for Consumers Public Power (now NPPD) for 34 years, retiring in 1981. After retirement they moved to a farm near Adams, Nebraska to watch their grandchildren grow up.

Bill served in the United States Coast Guard from September 5, 1941 to October 27, 1945 – four years, one month and 22 days, as he liked to say. After his discharge, he attended radio/TV technology school in Washington, DC, and returned to Tekamah in the spring of 1947. He was a member of the Tekamah American Legion Post #15, VFW Post #3304, and was a 60+ year member of the Masonic Lodge in Tekamah.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and parents.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters, Janice Bowden of Tekamah, Sharon (Bill) Hitzeman of Lincoln; two sisters, Joan Stenson and Carol (Larry) Moyer of Colme, SD; grandchildren, Ryon (Maggie) Hitzeman of Salina, KS, Annie (Shawn) Othmer of Tecumseh, NE; great grandchildren, Austin and Olivia Hitzeman, Emma, Sydnie and Shawna Othmer; numerous nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Tekamah. MASONIC SERVICE by Tekamah Masonic Lodge #31 A.F. & A.M. following the memorial service at the church.

MEMORIAL VISITATION: one hour prior to services at the church.

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery with MILITARY HONORS by VFW Bataan Post #3304 and American Legion LaFrenz Post #15

MEMORIALS: VFW Bataan Post #3304, American Legion LaFrenz Post #15, or donor’s choice.

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
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William Bowden

William Bowden

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Raymond “Pete” Seymour, 83, of Decatur NE

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Raymond “Pete” Seymour was born in Decatur, Nebraska on January 14, 1932 to Ray and Lucielle (Ball) Seymour. He got the nickname from his dad. He was the only boy in a family of four sisters; Marquetta, Mary, Joan and Patsy. Pete transitioned to Heaven on Saturday, June 27, 2015, following 83 well-lived years.

After Pete graduated from Decatur High School, he began working in Walthill, Nebraska at
McGregor Lumber Company. He married his first wife, Roylene (Burkhart), and joined the Air Force as a Sgt. Air Policeman, serving from 1951-1958.

Pete and Royal had their first daughter, Theresa, while being stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia. Five more children were born to this union, a son, Timothy and daughters, Tamara “Angie”, Rita, Rhonda and Jacklyn.

Pete became an entrepreneur in the real estate business in Sioux City, Iowa, owning several homes and duplexes that he remodeled and rented out. He was in the fix it, flip it, and rent it business before it became popular on HGTV.

Pete also worked for IMT Insurance Company from 1974-1991. He started out as a Claims
Adjuster, and ended his career as the Regional Claims Manager for Sioux City, Sioux
Falls, South Dakota and Omaha, Nebraska.

For those in the area that love watching stock car races, they may also remember Pete as the
Announcer at Interstate Speedway in Jefferson, South Dakota. Those traveling through Decatur remember Pete wearing his Cornhusker baseball hat while collecting money for the toll bridge that unites Iowa and Nebraska. Pete was also a member of the Iowa Air National Guard 185th unit in Sioux City, where he served as a reservist for 12 years in the military police.

In his 50s, Pete met and married his current wife, Janey (Kellogg) Seymour, and they shared 25 years together. Three more daughters became a part of his life, Lana, Becky and
Jennifer.

Pete and Janey were introduced by Janey’s mother at the Eagles Club, and they fell in love
dancing together. They spent many years square dancing, and traveling throughout the country
to visit family and friends. They retired to Decatur, and bought a second home in Texas, that they
enjoyed while escaping Iowa and Nebraska winters.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Lucielle; sister, Patsy Glassmeyer; step-son Daryl French; grandson, Trey Wheeler.

He is survived by his wife, Janey; children, Theresa (Smail) Setka, Tim Seymour, Angie (Dean) Weaver, Rita Seymour, Rhonda (Sherwood) Gross, Jackie Mahaney; step-daughters, Becky (Ryan) Wheeler, Lana (Tom) Lambert, Jennifer (Justin) VanHorn; sisters, Mary, Joan, Marquetta; 17 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 1:00 p.m. at Decatur City Hall in Decatur, Nebraska.

VISITATION: Tuesday 6-8 p.m., with family receiving friends, at Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah in Tekamah, NE, and one hour prior to service time at Decatur City Hall.

BURIAL with MILITARY HONORS: Hillcrest Cemetery in Decatur.

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

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Raymond Seymour

Raymond Seymour

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John J. Brasch, 57, of Rosalie NE

June 29, 2015 Leave a comment


John J. Brasch, 57, of Rosalie, Nebraska passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Funeral services for John are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, Nebraska.

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Gary R. Strong, 75, of Tekamah NE

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Gary R. Strong, 75 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, July 3, 2015 10:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Tekamah, Nebraska.

VISITATION: Thursday 6-8 p.m., with family receiving friends, at Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah, and one hour prior to service time at the church.

BURIAL at a later date.

MEMORIALS: United Methodist Church – Tekamah, Tekamah Public Library Foundation or Tekamah Fire and Rescue.

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Raymond “Pete” Seymour, 83, of Decatur NE

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Raymond “Pete” Seymour, 83 years, of Decatur, Nebraska passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 1:00 p.m. at Decatur City Hall in Decatur, Nebraska.

VISITATION: Tuesday 6-8 p.m., with family receiving friends, at Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah in Tekamah, NE, and one hour prior to service time at Decatur City Hall.

BURIAL with MILITARY HONORS: Hillcrest Cemetery in Decatur.

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

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Raymond Seymour

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William “Bill” L. Bowden, 92, of Lincoln NE

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William “Bill” L. Bowden, 92 years, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Legacy Retirement Community in Lincoln.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

William Bowden

William Bowden

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Gary R. Strong, 75, of Tekamah NE

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Gary R. Strong, 75 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

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Raymond Seymour, 83, of Decatur NE

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Raymond Seymour, 83 years, of Decatur, Nebraska passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

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Dian Fay Gammel Nelson, 73, of Lyons NE

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Dian Fay Gammel Nelson was born December 22, 1941 to Paul McGrew and Helen Wilson Gammel. She passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Monday, June 22, 2015, at the age of 73 years.

Dian attended District 22 country school, also known as Crannell School or Little Red Schoolhouse, located southwest of Tekamah, Nebraska. She graduated from Tekamah High School in 1959. She attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.

On June 15, 1961 she married Gilbert R. Johnson of Fremont, Nebraska. To this union were born three children, Gilbert, deSilva and Cody. She later married Randy Nelson in Craig, Nebraska, where they resided before moving to Tekamah.

Dian grew up on a farm southwest of Tekamah, where she helped with all farm chores. She excelled at riding and training horses. Dian traveled the Midwest Barrel Racing circuit for several years in the late 1950s, and was Casey Tibbs Rodeo Queen. Dian always chose a two-lane blacktop road over an interstate highway. She owned and operated an 18 wheeler, but could not parallel park a car. For a time, she drove a school bus for Oakland-Craig Schools and was an EMT on Craig’s Rescue Squad. She was a member if Chapter 131 Order of the Eastern Star – Tekamah.

Dian was confident in her manner, glamorous in her appearance, and relentless in her nature. She was a devoted friend and mother, and a dedicated big sister; her sense of humor and insatiable quest for the next road trip will be missed.

Dian was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Thomas Gammel; son, Cody Johnson; son-in-law, William Magill; aunts, Alice Wilson Gammel, Darlene Gammel Warren; uncles Charles Gammel, Keith Gammel.

Survivors include children, Gilbert (Rae) Johnson of Stapleton, NE, Dee Magill of Herman, NE; sister, Jean (Don) Neary of Tekamah; cousin, Celia Gammel of Tacoma, WA; friend and partner, Harvey “Chuck” Lydick of Lyons, NE; eight grandchildren, Gilbert R. Johnson II and Ross Johnson of Stapleton, Mason, Colton and Taylor Magill of Herman, Martin (Katherine) Johnson of Pittsburg, PA, Jessica Johnson of Herman, Joshua Johnson of Mountain View, WY, Audrey Rose Johnson of Kalispell, MT; five great grandchildren, Braxton Magill, Eleanor and Addison Johnson and Brooks Deets Owens, who came into this world the same day Grandma Di departed. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 3:00 pm, at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah, with an EASTERN STAR SERVICE by the Tekamah Eastern Star Chapter 131 O.E.S.

NO VISITATION

PRIVATE FAMILY BURIAL: Herman Cemetery, Herman, Nebraska

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

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Dian Nelson

Dian Nelson

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