John W. Falatko, 85, of Bancroft NE

January 13, 2015 Leave a comment


John W. Falatko, 85, of Bancroft, NE, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE. A memorial visitation will be Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements are under the direction of Munerloh-Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE.

John was born November 15, 1929 in Lakewood, OH to George and Gerdina (Garrells) Falatko. He graduated in 1945 in Peoria, IL. Shortly after graduation, John entered into the Army where he served with the Military Police in Japan where he helped with the War Crime Trials. On July 24, 1954 he married Georgia Gibson in Peoria, IL. The couple had four children.

John enjoyed being outside fishing and camping. He was a lifetime St. Louis Cardinals fan. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

John is survived by his wife; Georgia Falatko of Bancroft, NE, sons; George (Debbie) Falatko of Littleton, CO, John Falatko II of Creve Coeur, IL, Andrew (Deann) Falatko of Washington, IL, daughter; Luree (Michael) Surrells of Bancroft, NE, sisters; Marion Miller of Peoria, IL, Shirley Deiter of Peoria, IL, Patricia Kessler of Marquette Hieghts, IL, 13 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and one sister.

John Falatko

John Falatko

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Doris E. Metzler, 93, of Tekamah NE

January 12, 2015 Leave a comment


DORIS E. METZLER, 93 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015, at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah.

MEMORIAL GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Thursday, January 15, 2015, 11:00 am, Tekamah Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow at the Chatt Center in Tekamah.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Russell R. Puffer, 78, of Herman NE

January 12, 2015 Leave a comment


RUSSELL R. PUFFER was born July 17, 1936, in Tekamah, Nebraska to Linton and Blanche (Peck) Puffer. He passed away Friday, January 9, 2015, at the age of 78 at CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha, Nebraska, while surrounded by family and friends.

Russell spent his childhood growing up on the farm in the Tekamah area. He attended school in Tekamah. After finishing school, he worked for area farmers in Tekamah.

In May 1967, Russell married Wanda Anderson. They moved to Gothenburg, Nebraska, where Russell worked for the State of Nebraska Department of Roads. In 1977, they moved back to Craig, Nebraska, and made their home. To this union three children were born; Kent, Amy and Wesley. While residing in Craig, Russell worked for the City of Craig for many years.

September 9, 2000, Russell and Phyllis were united in marriage. They spent their retirement years together in Herman, Nebraska.

Russell enjoyed collecting hats and license plates, having both of them hung in the garage, where he spent a lot of time. Russell took great pride in the appearance of the Craig Cemetery. He always enjoyed being there, and researching each gravestone. Russell and Phyllis gathered all of the information to make a new cemetery directory.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters-in-law, Linton and Ruth Puffer, Marion and Phyllis Puffer.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of Herman; children, Kent (Brooke) Puffer of Overton, NE, Amy (Jarvis) Guill, of Oakland, NE, Wes Puffer, of Cheyenne, WY; adopted daughter, Dori Lee, of Omaha; sister, Rosemand (Jim) Sell, of Mondamin, IA; stepdaughters, Kim (Fred) Wesley, of Blair, NE, Tanis (Scott) Tucker, of Springfield, MO, Mary (Harry) Beatty, of Holley, FL; four grandchildren, Connor and Corbin Guill, Haylee Puffer, Dawsen Puffer; step-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; a host of friends.

PRIVATE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE

VISITATION: Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 4-8 pm with family receiving friends from 6-8 pm at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah, Nebraska

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Russell Puffer

Russell Puffer

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John Falatko, 85, of Bancroft NE

January 11, 2015 Leave a comment


John Falatko, 85, of Bancroft, Nebraska died on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska.

Memorial services for John are pending at this time with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Bancroft.

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Russell R. Puffer, 78, of Herman NE

January 10, 2015 Leave a comment


RUSSELL R. PUFFER, 78 years, of Herman, Nebraska, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015, at CHI Health Immanuel, in Omaha, Nebraska.

PRIVATE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE

VISITATION: Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 4-8 pm with family receiving friends from 6-8 pm at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah, Nebraska

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Russell R. Puffer, 78, of Herman NE

January 10, 2015 Leave a comment


RUSSELL R. PUFFER, 78 years, of Herman, Nebraska, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015, at CHI Health Immanuel, in Omaha, Nebraska.

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

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Bertha H. Coleman, 97, of Tekamah NE

January 9, 2015 Leave a comment


BERTHA H. COLEMAN, 97 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at her home in Tekamah.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Monday, January 12, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Tekamah.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery

MEMORIALS: To the family.

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Bertha Coleman

Bertha Coleman

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Bertha H. Coleman, 97, of Tekamah NE

January 8, 2015 Leave a comment


BERTHA H. COLEMAN, 97 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at her home in Tekamah.

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

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Ella A. Carlson, 95, of Hooper NE

January 7, 2015 Leave a comment


Ella A. Carlson, age 95, of Hooper passed away Sunday January 4, 2015 at her home.   The family is honoring Ella’s request that there will be no funeral service. The burial will be in the Hooper Cemetery with a private family service at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no sorrow, nor crying. Neither shall there be any more pain.” Revelation 21:4

Ella Mohl was born Nov. 21, 1919 in the rural Bancroft, NE. area, where she grew up and worked on the family farm. She married John Carlson on January 11, 1945. They farmed near Lyons, NE. until 1960, when they moved to the Hooper area. She worked at the former Campbell Soup Company in Fremont for many years and at Logan View Jr.-Sr. High School until her retirement.  She is survived by her children; Marleen Carlson of Hooper; Nancy (Stan) Jahn of Fremont; Steve Carlson of Hooper; Dave (Jacque) Carlson of Red Oak, Iowa; Duane (Deb) Carlson of Omaha and daughter-in-law Barb Carlson of Hooper. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, sister Florence Erickson of Oakland, brother Robert (Gladys) Mohl of West Point, 2 sisters-in-law Maxine Ibsen of Fremont and Eunice Mohl of Norfolk, many nieces and nephews.  Ella was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, son Darrell Carlson, 3 brothers and a sister.  Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Ann Rose (Kubik) Bottger, 100, of Emerson NE

January 7, 2015 Leave a comment


Ann Rose (Kubik) Bottger passed January 5. 2015. She will be missed by family and friends gained through her genuine compassion for others. Visitation will be Thursday January 8, 2015 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday January 9, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.; all activities will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Emerson, Nebraska. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson with lunch to follow at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are by Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE. Ann was born January 27, 1914 near Thurston, Nebraska to Frank and Emma (Zvacek) Kubik. She was the third of 13 siblings to that union. She graduated from Thurston High School (valedictorian) in 1931. She attended Wayne State College and taught at elementary schools in Thurston County for 9 years.

Ann married Adolph Bottger June 1, 1940. To that union three sons were born, Terry, Jerry, and Ronald. She was the wife of a railroad worker, dairyman, and eventually a farmer as they successfully farmed in Dixon County and later in Thurston County near Emerson, Nebraska. Adolph died during surgery in 1959. Ann began her career as Emerson School secretary, and business administrative assistant to the superintendent, a position she did for 25 years. During this time she taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, and participated in activities to support the handicapped. She was always a teacher at heart, had a strong understanding of Latin, and subsequently the English language.

She retired at the age of 72 and became more active as a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, serving two terms on the church council, held offices in WELCA, and worked many years in the quilt making project, sponsored by WELCA. She also served on the Emerson Library board, and worked as an election voting worker for over 30 years.

She loved her children, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and yes, “great-great” grandchildren. She was inclusive, looking more at their good traits and potential, instead of their short comings, yet always encouraging them to seek learning opportunities. She supported her family’s interests whether they be athletics, music, or the arts. Ann was 100 years young, living independently until the age of 95. She survived the Great Depression, the war years, and the loss of her husband. She read continuously and mentored the people she touched. She enjoyed making things for others; creating and firing clay figurines; making baby quilts; or crocheting wash rags.

Survivors include sister, Sue Newill of South Sioux City, NE, sons, Jerry and Linda Bottger of White River, SD; Ron and Judy Bottger of South Sioux City, NE.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, nine brothers Fred, Ted, Ed, Bill, Mike, John, Les, Pat, and Kenney; two sisters, Lil and Ruth and son, Terry and a step grandson Jeremy.

Pallbearers will be her Grandsons Jeff, Todd, Lee, Danny, and Jon Bottger and Boyd (Kandi) Connelly.

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