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February 28, 2015 Leave a comment
Vern P. McAfee, 91, of Emerson, NE passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, NE.
Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE.
February 27, 2015 Leave a comment
Amy Fahnestock, 86, of Grand Island, Nebraska passed away at CHI-St Francis in Grand Island on Thur, Feb 26th. Services to celebrate Amy’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday March 2nd at Calvary Lutheran Church, 13th and Custer, Grand Island. Pastor Sheri Lodel will officiate. There will be no visitation as Amy chose to be cremated. The family requests in lieu of flowers memorials be given to either Calvary Lutheran Church or donor’s choice. All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand Island is serving the family.
Mrs. Fahnestock was born on a farm south of Scribner, NE on January 23rd, 1929 to Martin and Martha (Nieman) Schroeder. Amy graduated from Scribner High in 1947. On February 10th, 1950 she married the love of her life, Robert Fahnestock, also of Scribner. They were blessed with 59 happy years of marriage. Son, Rob Jr and daughter, Jill, were borne out of this union.
In the early 70’s, Bob and Amy became members of the Foster and Adoptive Parents Association of Nebraska. They provided a loving home for foster children Lucy, Virginia, Mark, Jolene, Margie, Vickie, Jeanna, LaRae, Justine, John, Michael, Roberta and Monica over the next 10 plus years. They were active supporters of foster and adoptive care through their retirement years. They were honored as Native Son and Daughter of the Year by their hometown of Scribner for their work on behalf of foster children.
In their retirement years, both Bob and Amy worked as family supporters for the State of Nebraska; working with families in crisis.
For 20 years, Bob and Amy were active in, and thoroughly enjoyed participating in, a Marriage Encounter Spiral Group.
Amy was an active member of Calvary Lutheran Church. She served on the board, sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, spent 10 years as Calvary’s funeral lunch coordinator and served as co-president of Women of Calvary for many years. One of Amy’s favorite Bible verses was “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Amy loved playing games and cards with her family. She loved writing and won a contest, had a story published and a true story she wrote was used by her Veterinarian, both at a convention and later in a book he wrote. Amy loved dogs, cats, oil painting, collecting recipes, word game books, reading and dancing. Amy began painting again during her stay at Wedgewood, but left-handed. She was proud and pleased to sell her first painting at 85 years of age.
Amy was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, in 2009; parents, sister Laura and two brothers-in-law.
Amy is survived by her son Robert Jr, his wife Virginia Fahnestock, daughter Jill Fahnestock, grandson, Ben Fahnestock; all of Grand Island. She is also survived by 13 foster children, sister Arlene Carper of Oakland, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ken and Lou Ann Henkins of Omaha, seven nieces and nephews, as well as many cousins and friends.
Amy Fahnestock
February 25, 2015 Leave a comment
LEROY WALTER VILES was born to Walter and Frieda (Block) Viles on July 27, 1943 in Bancroft, Nebraska. He passed away on February 19, 2015 after a long illness, at Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland, Nebraska, at the age of 71 years.
Leroy graduated from Lyons High School in Lyons, Nebraska in 1961, and shortly after graduation, he joined the US Navy. His boot camp was in San Diego, California, where he met and married his lovely bride Sandra Brewer, on July 26, 1963.
While in the Navy, he toured all of Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. Around the United States, from California, Rhode Island, the Carolinas, Alaska and Hawaii, he enjoyed these duty stations with his family. He volunteered his services, of ministry and addiction counseling, to fellow sailors in the Navy. His honors include Transit of the Suez Canal and Ancient Order of the Shellbacks. He worked as a Radioman for 20 years in the Navy, and he retired after 20 years of service, to assist his parents on the farm. He was also a professional driver.
Leroy enjoyed traveling, fishing and camping with his wife and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Frieda Viles.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Viles, of Lyons; daughters, Lesley Bush, of Bremerton, WA, Renee (Mark) Dietrich, of LeMars, IA, April (Tom) Owen, of Spearfish, SD; sisters, Ann Anderson, of Yelm, WA, Dorothy (John) Case, of Crofton, NE; six grandchildren; one great grandchild.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, February 28, 2015, at 10:30 am at the Memorial United Methodist Church in Lyons, Rev. Joel Rathbun, officiating.
BURIAL WITH MILITARY HONORS: Lyons Cemetery with Military Honors by Robert Klase VFW Post No. 7998 and Harvey Lenig American Legion Post No. 83 of Lyons.
NO VISITATION
MEMORIALS: To the family
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Leroy Viles
February 23, 2015 Leave a comment
Kenneth W. Gilliland, 54, of Gibbon, died Saturday, February 21, 2015, at the Kearney Regional Hospital. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 24th, at the Spirit of Life Church in Kearney with the Rev. Greg Mast officiating. Burial will follow at Kearney Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m. Monday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Wayne Gilliland was born September 12, 1960 in Blair, Nebraska to Elvin and Opal (Pitts) Gilliland. He attended country school at District #33 in Cumings County. Ken graduated from Lyons High School in 1978. He went on to earn a degree in Production Agriculture at the University Of Nebraska Technical School Of Agriculture in Curtis, NE. While there, Ken met the love of his life, Vicki Miller. The couple married July 7, 1979 in Kearney, Nebraska. Ken drove truck, farmed and ran a dairy for many years. Ken’s family was very important to him. He will be remembered for his ability to tell stories and for always being there to lend a helping hand.
Ken is survived by his wife, Vicki Gilliland; sons, Justin and Jesse Gilliland; daughters, Kendra and Kassy Gilliland all of Gibbon; grandsons, Kyson Gilliland of Shelton and Gabriel Gilliland of Gibbon; daughter-in-law, Patty Wiehn of Shelton; parents, Elvin and Opal Gilliland of Lyons, NE; brother, Jeff and wife, Denise Gilliland of Oakland; sisters-in-law, Vangie Head of Kearney and Jeanne and husband, Les Christensen of Houston, TX; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his son, Kyle Gilliland and his grandparents, Lillie and Lloyd Gilliland and Edna and Oliver Pitts.
Kenneth Gilliland
February 22, 2015 Leave a comment
Kenneth W. Gilliland, 54, of Gibbon NE formerly of Lyons NE passed away Sat., Feb. 21st at a hospital in Kearney.
His funeral will be held Tues., Feb. 24th at 10:30 a.m. at the Spirit of Life Church, 3148 Dove Hill Road.
February 20, 2015 Leave a comment
Grancer, Jerry Jack, 5/10/1931 – 2/17/2015
Blair – Passed away at the VA Hospital of medical complications . He was born in Hanover, KS. He is survived by his loving wife of 61yrs. Joanne K Grancer (Brock), children Jill Grancer Ft. Worth, TX, Jody Grancer, Omaha, Jerry Jay Grancer (Debbie), Omaha, Jacque McKeon (John), North Pole, AK., 12 Grandchildren, 20 Great grandchildren. Visitation Friday 6-8 PM at mortuary
Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 AM at Herman American Legion 274. Graveside Service Saturday 3 PM Peru Cemetery.
Jerry Grancer
Memorials to be determined at a later date by the family. Special request by family for the funeral service to dress in your game day attire. Luncheon immediately following the service provided by American Legion 274 & friends.
February 20, 2015 Leave a comment
LEROY W. VILES, 71 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015, at the Oakland Mercy Hospital, in Oakland, Nebraska.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Lyons.
February 18, 2015 Leave a comment
Janet Marie (Denker) Anoweck formerly of Emerson, Nebraska passed away February 16, 2015 at the Baltimore Maryland University Hospital due to a head injury. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Janet was born in Sioux City, IA, the daughter of Leonard and Twila Denker. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE, and graduated from Emerson-Hubbard High School in 1965. Janet was united in marriage to Tom Anoweck on March 29th, 1966.
Survivors include her husband Tom Anoweck, sons Thomas Jr. (Kim), Robert (Dawn), daughter Dawn and six grandchildren all of Baltimore, MD. Janet is also survived by her sisters: Lois (Gerald) Meyer of Wayne, NE, Twila (Phil) Skidmore of Deland, FL, Judy (Gene) Voss of New Hampton, IA, Kay Denker of Wayne, NE, Linda (Jim) Rychly Maumelle, AR, Jackie (Warren) Steele of Thurston, NE, Barb (Terry) Vonseggern of Emerson, NE. Sister-in-Law Melba Denker of South Sioux City; brothers Roger Denker of Heyburn, ID, Don (Shelley) Denker of Sergeant Bluff, IA, Richard Denker of Dakota City, NE and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Leonard “Ted” and Twila Denker, brothers Leon “Bill” and Ronald Denker and sister Beverly Bessler. Memorials can be sent to St. Pauls Church in Emerson, NE.
Janet Anoweck
February 14, 2015 Leave a comment
Duane L. Snow was born March 9, 1936 to Everett and Jessie (Palmer) Snow on a farm southeast of Decatur, Nebraska. He passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at CHI Immanuel Medical Center, in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 78 years.
Duane and his family moved to a farm northwest of Tekamah, Nebraska. He attended Paddock School, and graduated from Tekamah High School in 1954. He lost a year of school because of his affliction with polio, and much of that time was spent in an Omaha hospital.
His first job was at Quirk and Morris Dehy plant in Tekamah. He also worked as a mechanic for Mayberry’s automotive Repair and Ellis Oil. He later purchased Ellis Oil and operated Duane’s Corner Service for several years. He also worked for Midwest Capitol, in Omaha, as an insurance agent.
He enjoyed hunting, woodworking, and gunsmithing. His faith in Christ and Christian growth were deepened through the love and friendship of his small group at Country Bible Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters and brothers-in-law, Deloris (Myrl) Fleischman, Delena (Harold) Williams, Cleo (Bill) Gordon.
He is survived by daughter, Marcie (Dave) Reed, of Blair, NE; son, Darren Snow; special friend, Wanda Blankenbeckler, of Blair; grandchildren, Brittany Reed, of Lincoln, NE, Josh, Ashley, Ella and Kyler Reed, all of Blair, Devon Snow, of Omaha; brother, Lyle (Judy) Snow, of Tekamah, many relatives and friends.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at the Country Bible Church, Blair, Nebraska.
VISITATION: Monday, 5-7 with family receiving friends at the Country Bible Church in Blair. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service at the church.
BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery
MEMORIALS: To the family
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Duane Snow
February 14, 2015 Leave a comment
Jerome Ermil Anderson was born May 13, 1920 to Oscar and Louise (Brohn) Anderson at the home farm North of Lyons, Nebraska. He passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa, at the age of 94 years.
Jerome went to the Jefferson Country School for ten years, and graduated from Lyons High School in 1937. He married Lois Nelson on April 18, 1940, at the bride’s parents’ home South of Rosalie, Nebraska. The couple farmed near Lyons for many years, and raised their family; Leila, Jerry, Carol and Tressa.
In 1959, Jerome moved his family into Lyons, where he continued to be involved in farming. The family attended the Divide Center Presbyterian Church for many years. They attended the Presbyterian Church in Lyons since moving to town.
Jerome loved farming, and was known to invent his own farm equipment. He continued to learn throughout his life. He loved to travel, and visited many places his children lived, including Guam, Japan and many Pacific islands. He has been very helpful to members of his community. In later years, Lois and Jerome enjoyed going to the Happy Days Center and living at Evista retirement Village for many years. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister; son, Jerry.
He is survived by his wife, Lois, of Oakland; daughters, Leila Keiper and Tressa Wagner; son, Carol Anderson, all living in Arizona; sisters, Betty Bjornberg and Nelda Hursh; brother, Derwin Anderson; 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at 10:30 am, at the First Presbyterian Church in Lyons
VISITATION: Tuesday, 5-7 pm at Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service.
BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery
MEMORIALS: To the family
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Jerome Anderson
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