Jack D. Edgins, 67, of Tekamah NE


JACK D. EDGINS, 67 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away, Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Select Specialties Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

There will be no services.

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Richard Launsby of Lyons NE


Richard Launsby was born in the Early 1940’s in Lyons Nebraska to Rudolph and Jeannette Launsby.  He was their oldest son.  Richard graduated from Lyons High School.  He passed away this week at the Golden Living Center in Broken Bow, Nebraska. As a kid Richard was a big supporter of Nebraska football and a fan of the San Francisco Giants baseball team.  He had aspirations of being a professional athlete as a young person but was impacted in this pursuit by the impact of polio that he suffered from as a child.  Richard is survived by numerous brothers, one sister, and many nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 3:00 pm at Pelan Fuenral Services in Lyons, Nebraska

VISITATION: None

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Mary Lou Krusemark, 92, of Wakefield NE


Mary Lou E. Krusemark, 92, of Wakefield, Nebraska died on Monday, April 6, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, Ne surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wakefield; Pastor William Bertrand will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., with the family present from 6:00 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 Wakefield Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Mary Lou was born on April 27, 1922 in Wakefield, Nebraska, the daughter of Carl and Bertha (Doose) Brudigam. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church near Wakefield. In 1939 she graduated from Wakefield High School. Mary Lou was united in marriage to Edward Krusemark on October 18, 1942 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church near Wakefield. To this union five children were born: Ron, Merle, Marcia, Gary and Brenda. The couple made their home on the farm south of Wakefield for 42 years. For several years she worked at the Wakefield Hospital as a Nurses Aid. In 1976, Ed and Mary Lou moved into Wakefield. Ed died on May 24, 2009. Mary Lou enjoyed quilting, crocheting, puzzles and playing cards. Most of all she enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren.

Mary Lou is survived by her children and their spouses: Ron and Corliss Krusemark of Wayne, Merle and Cheri Krusemark of Wakefield, Marcia and Lonnie Nixon of Laurel, Gary and Cathy Krusemark of Omaha and Brenda and Paul Stuart of Omaha. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ed and brothers: Arnold, Lloyd, Les and Raymond Brudigam.

Mary Lou Krusemark

Mary Lou Krusemark

Jack D. Edgins, 67, of Tekamah NE


JACK D. EDGINS, 67 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away, Wednseday, April 8, 2015 at Select Specialties Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

Dorothy Edith (Allvin) Brader, 83, of Oakland NE


Dorothy Edith (Allvin) Brader was born September 3, 1931 in Wayne, Nebraska to Ernfrid and Goldie (Ireland) Allvin. She passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland, Nebraska, at the age of 83.

Dorothy attended the country school south of Wayne, where her mother taught, through the eighth grade. She graduated from Wayne High School in 1949. She was baptized in 1931, and confirmed in 1946, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Wayne.

She worked at the Dairy Bar, in Wayne, which is where she met Herbert H. Brader. They corresponded while he served in the Korean Conflict. After coming home, Dorothy and Herbert were married on January 25, 1953 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. To this union were born five children, Teresa Sue, Dwight Henry, Dwayne LeRoy, Twila Ellen, and Tina Marie.

Dorothy taught Sunday School at St. Paul’s, and sang in the choir. She also taught Sunday School at Elim (Swaburg) Lutheran Church in Rural Hooper, NE. In addition to working at the Dairy Bar, she also worked at the Drugstore in Wayne, babysat for Ed and Connie Anderson, worked in the kitchen at the hospital, the laundry room at Oakland Heights, and helped Herbert on their farm. She was also a lifetime member of the DAV Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Dwight Henry, Dwayne LeRoy; sisters, Ruth Wacker, Violet Arp, Donna Nelson; brothers, Dean, Carl, Jerry.

She is survived by her husband, Herbert; daughters, Teresa Sue Egbers, of Oakland, Twila (Lonnie) Schultz, of Beemer, NE, Tina (David) Dohe, of Denmark, KS; daughter-in-law, Mary Brader, of Norfolk, NE; eleven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, April 10, 2015, 10:30 am at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.

VISITATION: Thursday 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: Swaburg Cemetery, Rural Hooper, Nebraska.

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Dorothy Brader

Dorothy Brader

Dorothy E. Brader, 83, of Oakland NE


DOROTHY E. BRADER, 83 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015, at Oakland Heights Nursing Home.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, April 10, 2015, 10:30 am at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.

VISITATION: Thursday 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: Swaburg Cemetery, Rural Hooper, Nebraska.

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Dorothy Brader

Dorothy Brader

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Marylou E. Krusemark, 92, of Wakefield NE


Marylou E. Krusemark, 92, of Wakefield, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, Nebraska.

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

William “Bill” Bishop III, 63, of Lyons NE


William “Bill” Louis Bishop III was born June 17, 1951 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to William Louis, Jr. and Lavonne (Fige) Bishop. He passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Oakland Mercy hospital in Oakland, Nebraska, at the age of 63.

Bill grew up in Missouri Valley, Iowa. In 1972, this is where he met Judy Vetick. On September 2, 1972, Bill and Judy were united in marriage at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons, Nebraska. To this union four children were born, Billy, Kathleen, Brandon and Brett

Since moving to Lyons, Nebraska, he became a part of the Lyons Volunteer Fire Department, and was also a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He worked for Burt County Roads for over 40 years.

Bill enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He also had a love for fishing and camping.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Judy, and his parents.

He is survived by his children, William “Billy” Bishop, of Lincoln, NE, Kathleen (Steve) Freeman, of Belton, TX, Brandon (Andrea) Bishop, of Holcomb, KS, Brett Bishop, of Lyons; eight grandchildren, Megan, David, April, T.J., Josh, Jacob, James, Jeremiah; two great grandchildren, Bailey and Declan; brother, David Bishop, of Council Bluffs, IA.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons.

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery

VISITATION: Tuesday 6 – 7:30 p.m. with the family receiving friends and 7:30 p.m. Wake Service all at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Visitation Wednesday will also be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Dorothy Brader, 83, of Oakland NE


DOROTHY E. BRADER, 83 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015, at Oakland Heights Nursing Home.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

William “Bill” Bishop III, 63, of Lyons NE


WILLIAM “BILL” BISHOP III, 63 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland, Nebraska.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons.

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery

VISITATION: Tuesday 6 – 7:30 p.m. with the family receiving friends and 7:30 p.m. Wake Service all at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Visitation Wednesday will also be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

MEMORIALS: To the family

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