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October 13, 2015 Leave a comment
Caroline Gordon, 95, of Wakefield, Nebraska passed away Monday, October 12, 2015 at Wakefield Health Care Center in Wakefield, Nebraska.
Funeral services are pending with Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.
October 12, 2015 Leave a comment
Merlyn Clarence Holm, 81, of Wakefield, NE died on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, NE. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church in Wakefield; Pastor Barbara Hansen will be officiating. The burial will be held on Tuesday morning prior to the memorial service at 10:00 a.m. at the Wakefield Cemetery in Wakefield, NE. There will be a visitation held on Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield is in charge of the arrangements.
Merlyn was born in Wakefield, NE, the son of Clarence and Ebba (Johnson) Holm on April 2, 1934. He attended and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1951. Following graduation he was united in marriage to Mardell Mortenson at Salem Lutheran Church on May 30, 1954. To this union three daughters were born: Julie, Lori and Lynn. Merlyn farmed in the Wakefield area until going to work at M.G. Waldbaum’s in the Maintenance department. Merlyn enjoyed watching sports and attending local high school games. He was a fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the St. Louis Cardinals. Merlyn was a member of the Nebraska Livestock Feeders Association, the Wakefield Community Hospital Board and was active in Salem Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Mardell of Wakefield, daughters: Julie (Kenny) Thomsen of Wakefield, Lori (Sam) Utecht of Clarion, IA and Lynn Holm (Bob DePriest) of Lincoln, NE. Merlyn is also survived by eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren and a sister Linda (Terry) Carlson of St. Joseph, MO.
Merlyn was preceded in death by his parents.
Merlyn Holm
October 11, 2015 Leave a comment
Merlyn C. Holm, 81, of Wakefield, NE died on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, NE.
Memorial services for Merlyn are pending at this time with Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.
October 8, 2015 Leave a comment
Marie Vander Veen, 91, of Wakefield, NE died on Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Wakefield Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.
at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Wakefield; Pastor Kelly Johnston will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church 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. Bressler-Munderloh-Smith of Wakefield is in charge of the arrangements.
Marie was born on July 18, 1924 on the family farm near Running Water, SD, the daughter of Peter and Dora (Vander Lei) Dykstra. She attended country school near Running Water and helped her family with the farm. Marie worked at Luekens Bakery in Springfield, SD and Mitchell, SD. She was united in marriage to Pier Vander Veen in March 23, 1954 at the Reformed Church in Springfield, SD. The couple later moved to Nebraska settling in Wakefield. Pier died on April 5, 1980.
She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, and collecting stamps. She was a member of the church ladies aid and was well known for her pies, cinnamon rolls, and caramel bars. Most of all she loved the time she was able to spend with her family and attending their events.
Marie is survived by her six sons: Calvin (Kathy) Vander Veen of Wakefield, NE, Bob (Sue) Vander Veen of Wakefield, NE, Lynden Vander Veen of Lincoln, NE, Darrel Vander Veen, Dwight (Pam) Vander Veen and Brent (Val) Vander Veen all of Wakefield. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren and her sisters Jessie Boersma of Springfield, SD and Mabel Luedens of Sioux Falls, SD and brothers Jayson and Darwin Dykstra of Avon, SD.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Pier, brothers: Andrew, Raymond and Donald and sisters: Annie Odens and Ruth Olivier.
Marie Vander Veen
October 6, 2015 Leave a comment
Marie Vander Veen of Wakefield, NE, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Wakefield Health Care Center.
Funeral services are pending with Bressler-Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, NE.
August 29, 2015 Leave a comment
William “Bill” Harold Greve, 76, of Wayne formerly of Wakefield, Nebraska passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Funeral services will be Monday, August 31, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church in Wakefield, NE; Pastor Bill Kober will be officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, August 30, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in 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.
Bill was born June 24, 1939 to John and Evelyn (Laase) Greve in Wakefield, NE. He was baptized July 9, 1939 and confirmed March 29, 1953, both at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in rural Wakefield, NE. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1956. On February 8, 1959, Bill was united in marriage to Elaine Thomsen at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender, NE.
Bill sold Archer Oil and was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Wakefield and was a longtime usher. He received the 4-H 40 year plaque from the county fair and also the 50 year pin from Archer Oil.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine of Wayne, NE; sons, Wes (Pennie) Greve of Wakefield, NE; daughters, Linda (Rod) Gilliland of Wakefield, NE, Deb (Roger) Leonard of Pender, NE; sisters, Tootie (Eugene) Bartels of Wakefield, NE, Shirley (Dennis) Ronspies of Pierce, NE, six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents; two infant daughters; three brothers, Henry, John, Jr., Dean; infant brother, Eldon; great granddaughter, Maria; and sister-in-law, Lois Greve.
William Greve
August 28, 2015 1 Comment
Connie Kirkpatrick, 68, of Wakefield, Nebraska died on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, Nebraska. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wakefield Evangelical Covenant Church in Wakefield, NE; Pastor Kelly Johnston will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Friday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, with a prayer service and Eastern Star Service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at a later date in the Wakefield Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, NE.
Connie Lee Stump was born to Charles E. (Bus) and Arla O. (Johnson) Fisher on May 28, 1947, in Holdrege Nebraska. At the age of two she moved to Lexington, NE with her mother and step-father Melvin Stump. Connie graduated from Lexington Senior High School in 1965. On May 15, 1965 she was united in marriage to John D. Kirkpatrick, Jr. and they had one daughter, Christina. The early years of marriage were spent as a military wife at various stateside assignments and also in Naples, Italy and Frankfurt, Germany. While stationed in Frankfurt she worked for the Corp of Engineers (1977-1980) in the housing referral office. In 1980 they returned to Cozad, NE after his retirement. She began her banking career in 1984. They divorced after 38 years due to life altering changes. She was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Wakefield, NE., and Women Ministries and served on the Deacon Board.
Connie was a life time member and Past Matron of Eastern Star Chapter No. 1 of Frankfurt, Germany. She was for many years a member of the Leather and Lace Square Dance Club holding every office multiple times as well as offices with the Northeast Nebraska Federation of Square and Round Dancing. Connie enjoyed being part of the Elderfest Celebration, and assisting Wayne Eastern Star Chapter with fund raisers. She had dual membership and served various offices in the Wayne Chapter.
Connie retired from the State Nebraska Bank & Trust Company December 2012. In June of the same year she met the gentleman who was to become her true life partner, Don Dinslage. She treasured their love and commitment they had for each other. They had 7 granddaughters between them. Taking drives in the corvette with Don were special highlights. Connie enjoyed spending time with her family and large circle of friends. She also enjoyed camping with close friends, counted cross stitch and golf.
She is survived by her life partner, Don Dinslage, daughter Christina (Randy) Cope of South Dakota and granddaughters Courtney, Alexis & Morgan Heyden. Brother, Ron Stump of Lincoln and niece Elizabeth Stump of Lincoln. Don’s daughter and son-in-law, Mary & Jon Whittemore, granddaughters Lucy, Mallory, Dottie & Abbie of Ft. Calhoun, Nebraska.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Connie Kirkpatrick
August 27, 2015 Leave a comment
Connie Kirkpatrick, 68, of Wakefield, Nebraska died on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, Nebraska.
Memorial services for Connie are pending at this time with Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.
August 22, 2015 Leave a comment
Twilla A. Kessinger, 75, of Dixon, Nebraska passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Hillcrest Care Center in Laurel, Nebraska. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Dixon with Father David Liewer officiating. The visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the church with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery in Pender. Arrangements are under the direction of Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.
Twilla was born on March 4, 1940 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Lee and Virginia (Rockhold) Hale. As a young child, the family moved to Raton, NM, where she graduated from High School 1958. On August 20, 1962, she was united in marriage to Doyle Kessinger in Raton, NM. The couple moved to Dixon, NE, where they lived until her passing. In 1990, Twilla entered Wayne State College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in 1994. She earned her degree while working at Hillcrest Care Center. She continued to work there and at Careage Campus of Care in Wayne, NE as a Social Service Director. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, St. Anne’s Altar Society and was an EME. Twilla was also a member of the Wayne Rotary, Toastmasters, Eastern Star, Laurel VFW, the Red Hat Society, and the Concord – Dixon Senior Center. She enjoyed reading, word search puzzles, going to the movies and spending time with her friends and family.
Twilla is survived by her husband Doyle of Dixon, NE, sons: Gary Kessinger of Marlow, OK, Alvin (Christina) Kessinger of Bellevue, NE, Matthew (Redding) Kessinger of Riga, Latvia and Michael Kessinger of Bellevue, NE; daughters: Adel Bohlken of Concord, NE, Jodi Kessinger of Omaha, NE and her special friend Dick Margarita of Sacramento, CA, twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Virginia and parents-in-law, Alvin and Maxine Kessinger, an infant daughter Virginia Ann, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Lyle and Patty Heineman.
Twila Kessinger
August 21, 2015 Leave a comment
Twilla A. Kessinger, 75, of Dixon, Nebraska passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Hillcrest Care Center in Laurel, Nebraska. Funeral services for Twilla will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Dixon with Father David Liewer officiating.
The visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the church with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery in Pender. Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield is in charge of the arrangements.
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