Marvin L. Sundquist, 69 of Lyons, NE


MARVIN L. SUNDQUIST, 69 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014, in a motor vehicle accident south of Uehling, Nebraska.

Marvin was born May 24, 1944, in Oakland, Nebraska, to Otto S. and Anna J. (Oman) Sundquist.

Marvin graduated from Lyons High School in 1962 and studied agriculture at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Marvin married Linda Skinner in 1970.  They had four children, Lauree Renee, Marvin Douglas, Christian Boyd and Michelle Nicole. Marvin was raised and lived on a farm southeast of Lyons.  After leaving the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, he returned home and maintained the family farm.  After retiring from farming, Marvin began working at Walmart.  Marvin loved being able to interact and socialize with people he knew and met while working at Walmart.

He was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church in Lyons.

Family was very important to Marvin, especially his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed playing cards, loved music, history and Nebraska sports.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Jim Lovercheck and nephew, Michael Kostin.

Survivors include his children, Lauree (Robert) Lenz of Battle Creek, NE, Marvin Douglas Sundquist of Fremont, NE, Christian Boyd Sundquist and Michelle (Kase) May all of Black Forest, CO; eleven grandchildren; one great grandchild; sisters, Marilyn (John) Kostin of Kalamazoo, MI, Evelyn Lovercheck of Ogallala, NE, Julene (Dave) Rasmussen of York, NE; brother, Ramon (Carol) Sundquist of Sioux City, IA; nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICE:Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 10:30 a.m. from Memorial United Methodist Church in Lyons.

Peterson’s Visit the Easter Bunny


Brooke Peterson with her daughters, Paisley and Hadley pose with the Easter Bunny (Brock Denton) at Oakland Heights. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Brooke Peterson with her daughters, Paisley and Hadley pose with the Easter Bunny (Brock Denton) at Oakland Heights. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Visiting the Easter Bunny


Justin Voyles and his daughter Kaydence with the Easter bunny (Brock Denton) at Oakland Heights. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Justin Voyles and his daughter Kaydence with the Easter bunny (Brock Denton) at Oakland Heights. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Easter Egg Collection


Most of my Easter egg collection. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Most of my Easter egg collection. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

He Has Risen


Sunrise service at Riverside Baptist Church. Jeff and Elvin Gilliland made the crosses. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Sunrise service at Riverside Baptist Church. Jeff and Elvin Gilliland made the crosses. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Glorious Easter Weekend


Love the glories of spring and Easter. A robin on a tree branch, perfect glory of the weekend. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Love the glories of spring and Easter. A robin on a tree branch, perfect glory of the weekend. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Paisley is in Pursuit of Easter Eggs


Paisley Peterson is in pursuit of candy filled Easter Eggs, with her mom, Brooke, following behind her. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Paisley Peterson is in pursuit of candy filled Easter Eggs, with her mom, Brooke, following behind her. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Corrected Marvin Sundquist Obituary


MARVIN L. SUNDQUIST, 69 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014, in a motor vehicle accident south of Uehling, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE:Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 10:30 a.m. from Memorial United Methodist Church in Lyons.

VISITATION:Monday, April 21, 2014, from 5 – 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons. Visitation Tuesday will be held at the church one hour prior to the service at the church.

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery with Military Honors by Robert Klase-Rogers VFW Post #7998 and Harvey Lenig American Legion Post #83

MEMORIALS: To the Family

 

Time to Hunt for Easter Eggs at Oakland Heights


This group of kids are ready to hunt for Easter eggs at Oakland Heights. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

This group of kids are ready to hunt for Easter eggs at Oakland Heights. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Susan Thies, 66 of Lyons, NE


Susan June (Slaughter) Thies, passed away peacefully Friday, April 18, 2014, in Lyons, Nebraska, with family at her side.  Susan was born June 3, 1947, in Lyons to

Susan Thies

Susan Thies

Levon and Mary Lee (Beck) Slaughter. She was the second of four siblings.

Susan grew up on the family farm in Rosalie, Nebraska.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Rosalie United Methodist Church and attended Parks School (District 22) and Rosalie High School.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed being with her family especially spending time with her three grandchildren. Sue enjoyed participating in sports, outdoor activities and attending the sporting events of her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Levon; and a brother-in-law, Leo Olson.

She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Donald “Don” Thies of Lyons; mother, Mary Lee Slaughter of Lyons; siblings; Jacquiline Olson of Lyons, Tim (Vicky) Slaughter of Decatur, NE, Judi (Terry) Murtaugh of South Sioux City, NE; two children, Troy (Tami) Wood of Central City, NE, Jarrod (Lana) Wood of Lincoln, NE; three grandchildren, Taylor, A.J. and Alyssa; nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews; special friends, Ester and Roger Adams.

Thank you to Kyle Olson, Mercy Home Health Care and the Logan Valley Manor staff for their compassionate giving of time and care. An additional thank you to all who have provided care to Susan over the last year and a half.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, April 23, 2014, 10:30 a.m. from Rosalie United Methodist Church in Rosalie, Nebraska.

VISITATION: Tuesday April 22, 2014, from 5 – 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons. Visitation Wednesday will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery

MEMORIALS: Rosalie United Methodist Church and Lyons Fire and Rescue

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