Duane L. Snow, 78, of Blair NE

February 14, 2015 Leave a comment


DUANE L. SNOW, 78 years, of Blair, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the CHI Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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

Duane Snow

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Duane L. Snow, 78, of Blair NE

February 13, 2015 Leave a comment


DUANE L. SNOW, 78 years, of Blair, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the CHI Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah.

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Jerome E. Anderson, 94, of Lyons NE

February 13, 2015 Leave a comment


JEROME E. 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.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Lyons.

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Glenn H. Blomendahl, 81, of Hooper NE

February 11, 2015 Leave a comment


Glenn H. Blomendahl, 81, of Hooper, Nebraska passed away February 10, 2015, at Nye Point in Fremont, Nebraska.  Celebration of Glenn’s life will be Friday, 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper.  The Rev. Joel Schroeder and Vicar Alma Gast will officiate.  There will be a private family committal with Military Honors by American Legion Post 18 and VFW Post 10535.  Visitation will be at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper on Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p. m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Lutheran Family Services.  Online guestbook can be accessed at http://www.hooper-scribner.com.  Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Glenn was born on April 30, 1933 to J. Herbert and Myra (Hilbers) Blomendahl in Burt county Nebraska. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church Hooper and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Hooper. He graduated from Hooper High School in 1950 and graduated from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in January of 1959 with a Bachelors in Agricultural Economics. He married Sue Simmons on the 6th of December, 1956 at the First Methodist Church in Hooper. He was a United States Naval Aviator from 1953 to 1957 and served in the Naval Reserves from 1957 to 1967. He farmed west of Hooper near the Scribner Air Base from 1959 until his retirement. He was also a rural mail carrier.

Glenn served his church as treasurer, council member, Sunday school teacher, usher and choir member. He was on District 48 school board, chairman of the Logan View reorganizational committee and served as board president the 1st eight years of the Logan View School District. He was also one of the original members of the Fremont Hospital Foundation Board; a 50 year member of the Hooper Legion Post 18; served on the South Omaha Production Credit Association Board and was a founding member of the Elkhorn Valley Golf Course.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sue; children Gayle (Mark) Gillett of Papillion, Barb (Tod) Hilgenkamp of Solon, IA; Glenn (Gay) Blomendahl of Herman, and Shari (Todd) Smith of Herman. Grandchildren Mark (Samantha) Gillett of Okinawa, Japan, Bryan Gillett and Joseph Gillett of Papillion, Blaine Hilgenkamp and Hannah Hilgenkamp of Solon, IA; Cole (Candace) Blomendahl of Columbus, Shane Blomendahl of Omaha, Luke (Amy) Blomendahl of Waverly, Noah Blomendahl of Lincoln, Katelyn Smith and Ryan Smith of Herman. Great Grandchildren Mark and Elena Gillett of Okinawa, Japan; Grace Gillett of Papillion, Lauren and Madelyn Blomendahl of Columbus. Brothers Leon (Ardeth) Blomendahl of Fremont and Herbert (Jan) Blomendahl of Hooper. Sister Anita (Jim) Childers of Lincoln. Sister-in-law Sandra (George) Looschen of Lone Tree, CO. Brothers-in-law Joseph (Debe) Simmons of Abingdon, VA.; David Simmons of Fremont and Steven (Sharon) Simmons of Columbus.

Glenn Blomendahl

Glenn Blomendahl

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Jill Hendrickson, 51, of Blair NE formerly of Lyons NE

February 10, 2015 Leave a comment


Jill LaJean Hendrickson, was born to Reno and Lucille (Guill) Hendrickson on 08/04/1963 in Oakland, NE. Jill lived with her family on a farm east of Lyons, by Divide Center, where she was baptized at the Presbyterian Church on 02/16/1964. After her father passed away in December 1969, Jill moved to Fremont, NE, with her mother and brother, Kelly.

Jill attended the Opportunity Center in Fremont, and continued her education at Fremont High School where she graduated on 05/18/1984. After graduation she began working at Encore. Through Encore she worked at Comfort Inn and the Encore Work Shop. Jill lived with her mother until May of 2008, when she moved into an Encore Group home.

In March, 2010, Jill and her mother moved to Good Shepard Lutheran Community in Blair, NE. Jill’s mother passed away in March, 2011. Jill continued to reside at Good Shepard Lutheran Community. Jill loved Special Olympics and was very involved in the Fremont Chapter. She participated in swimming, bowling, and track & field at the local level and also the annual NE State Special Olympic Games, winning numerous medals and ribbons for her efforts. She was named to the Hall of Fame in 1980, and chosen to participate in the International Special Olympics in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1983. She also loved football, especially the Huskers. Jill loved her family and her family felt blessed to have her in their lives. She brought them much joy and many fond memories. Jill was loved by everyone that knew her.

Jill actively attended the special needs Sunday School class at St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Fremont for 40 years. She was confirmed on 7/23/1989.

Jill passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the age of 51 years, 6 months, and 3 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Kelly. Survivors include sisters, Nancy (Richard) Ayer of Elkhorn, NE, Mary (Andy) Anderson of Lincoln, NE, Peggy (Gary) Christoffersen of Kennard, NE, and JoAnn Hendrickson of Beatrice, NE; brother, Jerry (Mary) Hendrickson of Fremont, NE, and many treasured nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont, NE, on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services to be held at First Lutheran Church in Blair, NE, on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., with lunch following in the church social hall. After lunch, burial service will be at the Lyons Cemetery, in Lyons, NE.

Online guestbook http://www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

Jill Hendrickson

Jill Hendrickson

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LaVerne Olson, 96, of Wakefield NE

February 10, 2015 Leave a comment


LaVerne Olson, 96, of Wakefield, NE, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the Wakefield Care Center in Wakefield, NE. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Wakefield, NE; with Pastor Kelly Johnston officiating. Visitation will be Monday, February 9, 2015 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Bressler-Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield NE. A prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at the Wakefield Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Bressler-Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, NE.

LaVerne was born July 15, 1918 to Paul and Mabel (Munson) Olson on a farm southwest of Wakefield. She was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Wakefield. As a child she attended District 59 Country School and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1935.

Even with three brothers, LaVerne enjoyed working outside and helping on the farm. Her first chore was mowing hay with a team of slow plow mules. Her mother taught her to sew, and she made her own clothes and worked on various crafts. She cleaned houses for $3 a week until her mother became ill. LaVerne had the privilege of caring for her mother and her cousins Evelyn and Eldon Felt after their mother’s death. After LaVerne’s mother died, she felt God’s call. LaVerne attended and graduated from North Park College and Bible Institute in Chicago, IL. This led to her working at the Austin Covenant Church, Chicago Covenant Church, First Covenant Church in Rockford, IL, Edina Baptist and Billey Graham Ministries in Minneapolis, MN.

LaVerne was privileged to serve on many boards and committees. Several weekends a year, LaVerne worked as a trainer for Sunday school teachers at seminars while working with Gospel Light Publications. LaVerne enjoyed the challenges of traveling around the country. Family was very important to LaVerne; trying to remember birth dates of three brothers and their spouses, nieces, nephews, 17 great nieces and nephews, and 53 great-great nieces and nephews, and cousins.

She is survived by two very special people and their families, Evelyn Corens and Eldon Felt, sister-in-laws Vivian (Mrs. Myron) Olson, Maxine (Mrs. Glen) Olson, and many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

LaVerne was welcomed into heaven by her parents, an infant sister, brothers Elvis, Glen and Myron, a nephew Rick Olson and two sister-in-laws Winsome and Vendla.

LaVerne Olson

LaVerne Olson

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LaVerne E. Olson, 96, of Wakefield NE

February 9, 2015 Leave a comment


LaVerne E. Olson, 96, of Wakefield, Nebraska died on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the Wakefield Health Care Center in Wakefield, Nebraska.

Funeral services for LaVerne will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church of Wakefield; Pastor Kelly Johnston will be officiating.

LaVerne Olson

LaVerne Olson

The visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield. Burial will be in the Wakefield Cemetery.

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Joe L. Jasa, 83, of Pender NE

February 8, 2015 Leave a comment


Joe L. Jasa, 83, of Pender, Nebraska died on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska. Funeral services for Joe will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church near Pender, Nebraska; Pastors Steve Tjarks and Gretchen Ritola will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in the Rosehill Cemetery of Pender. A time of lunch and fellowship will be held following the committal service at the Thurston Legion Hall. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Joe was born on December 21, 1931 in Pender, Nebraska, the son of John and Marie (Caha) Jasa. After graduating from Pender High School in Pender, Nebraska, Joe joined the United States Army where he served during the Korean War. After returning home, he was united in marriage to Doris Jean Schopke on March 3, 1957 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, Nebraska. The couple farmed in the Emerson and Thurston area. Joe also worked at Daum Trucking, CPS in Emerson, Voss Manufacturing and for the past several years he continued to work at Blu-Jet in Thurston, Nebraska. Doris died on September 21, 2007. On October 24, 2008, he was united in marriage to Betty Copple in Pender, Nebraska. Joe enjoyed fishing, dancing and telling stories. Along with being a lifelong member of the V.F.W. he also served as Commander of the American Legion Post #372 for over 25 years.

Joe is survived by his wife Betty of Pender, NE; son Lyle Jasa of Thurston, NE; daughter Joyce (Dean) Wieser of Atlantic, IA; daughter-in-law Pam (John) Carpenter of Sioux City, IA a sister-in-law Helen Jasa of Fremont, NE; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many nieces nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Doris Jean, son Dell Jasa, brother Tim and sister and brother-in-law Mary (Joe) Fillipi and an uncle Jakub Caha.

Joe Jasa

Joe Jasa

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Dwain Herman Luhr, 82, of Lake Andies SD Formerly of Pender NE

February 6, 2015 Leave a comment


Dwain Herman Luhr, 82, of Lake Andies, South Dakota formerly of Pender, Nebraska passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015 in South Dakota.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Pender, NE; with Pastor Steve Tjarks officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial with military honors will be in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

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Dwain H. Luhr, 82, of Yankton SD Formerly of Pender NE

February 5, 2015 Leave a comment


Dwain H. Luhr, 82, of Yankton, South Dakota, formerly of Pender, Nebraska passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton, South Dakota.

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

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