JoAnn Rager of Emerson NE
June 21, 2016 Leave a comment
JoAnn Rager of Emerson, Nebraska passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at Heritage of Emerson.
Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson.
Wilma Nebel, 89, of Emerson NE
April 16, 2016 Leave a comment
Wilma Catherine (Paulsen) Nebel, 89, of Emerson, NE, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Heritage of Emerson Nursing Home in Emerson. Funeral services will be Monday, April 18, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson; Pastor Gretchen Ritola will be officiating. The visitation will be Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Monday morning with family present from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.
Wilma was born October 14, 1926 to Johann and Augusta (Havekost) Paulsen in Pender, NE. She was active in 4-H and raised show calves. She graduated from Pender High School, attended Wayne College, and then taught school for a short time. She married Kurt Luther Nebel and they had three children. The couple farmed, and besides being an exceptional homemaker, Wilma helped in any way she could by operating farm machinery and taking care of the livestock.
She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where she was involved in WELCA, Bible study, and Vacation Bible School. She also served as a 4-H Leader in Emerson.
Wilma enjoyed crocheting, sewing, solving puzzles, watching baseball and basketball games on TV, gardening, bowling, taking scenic trips, and anything green. She also liked listening to piano and organ music, especially hymns, polkas, and Lawrence Welk type music. Wilma loved to play cards and board games. She was strong in her faith, never hesitating to help others. Wilma had a big, friendly smile and loved when the whole family could get together. Wilma was very proud of her grandchildren and enjoyed hearing about their lives.
Wilma is survived by her son, Doug (Nara) Nebel of Tacoma, WA; daughter, Sheryl (Lee) Roadifer of Cheyenne, WY; sisters, Arlene (Raymond) Messerschmidt of Hubbard, NE, Ida Mae Witt of Wakefield, NE, Lois (Bill) Farrell of Grinnell, IA; sister-in-law, Anita Paulsen of South Sioux City, NE; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Brindy, Jilleen, and Lance Roadifer, and many nieces and nephews.
Wilma is preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Curtiss; five brothers, and two sisters.
Wilma Nebel
Wilma Nebel, 89, of Emerson NE
April 14, 2016 Leave a comment
Wilma C. Nebel, 89, of Emerson, NE, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson.
Funeral services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Emerson.
Harlan Stark, 100, of Emerson NE
December 22, 2015 Leave a comment
Harlan Stark, 100, of Emerson, Nebraska passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, Nebraska. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson; with Pastor Gretchen Ritola officiating. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the church with a prayer service starting a 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson. Memorials may be directed to St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson.
Harlan was born December 27, 1914 in Emerson, NE to Arthur and Amanda (Schoening) Stark. He attended grade school in Emerson. On February 21, 1941, Harlan married Vivian Gradert in Emerson. The couple had two children. He farmed in the Emerson area until his retirement in 1979.
Harlan loved to be outdoors fishing, playing horseshoes, and gardening. He also enjoyed playing pool and playing cards, especially pitch. The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage of Emerson for their kindness and friendship shown to Harlan and his family over the past years.
He is survived by sons, Harvey Stark of Sioux City, IA, Dennis (Charlotte) Stark of West Des Moines, IA, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Vivian; and three brothers.
Harlan Stark
Harlan Stark of Emerson NE
December 20, 2015 Leave a comment
Harlan Stark, of Emerson, NE, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson.
Arrangements are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Emerson.
Harvey H. Relitz, 85, of Emerson NE
September 11, 2014 Leave a comment
Harvey H. Relitz 85, of Emerson, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, September 09, 2014 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, NE. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2014 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE; with Pastor Gretchen Ritola officiating. Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE, with a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson, NE. Memorials may be given to the family for future designation. Arrangement are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE.
Harvey was born April 30, 1929, to Ferdinand and Alvena (Stolze) Relitz in rural Emerson, NE. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson. Harvey attended and graduated from Emerson High School in 1946. Harvey served in the Korean War from January 1951 to October 1952. On May 24, 1953 Harvey married Irma Punke. To this union two children were born. After returning home from the service, he farmed in the Emerson area until 1989. Harvey then worked as the rural mail carrier in Emerson from 1989 until his retirement in 1997.
Harvey was a member of the American Legion for 59 years and the Commander of the Emerson Post for 30 years and a member of the VFW. Harvey enjoyed playing cards, fixing tractors watching Nebraska Football and taking his grandchildren to tractor pulls. Most of all, Harvey loved his family and enjoyed being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Harvey is survived by his wife, Irma; son, Craig (Deb) Relitz of Emerson, NE; daughter, Cynthia (Randal) Bargholz of Wayne, NE; sisters, Mardell Bonderson of Sioux City, IA and Wanda Jensen of Lyons, NE; brothers, Wesley Relitz of AZ and Robert (Carol) Relitz of MD; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Harvey is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers-in-law, Larry Jensen and Richard Bonderson.
Harvey Relitz
Harvey H. Realitz, 85, of Emerson NE
September 9, 2014 Leave a comment
Harvey H. Relitz, 85, of Emerson, NE passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, NE.
Memorial services for Harvey are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE.
Marcella J. (Schindler) Stimson, 93 of Emerson, NE
May 8, 2014 Leave a comment
Marcella J. (Schindler) Stimson, 93, of Emerson, NE passed away Wednesday, May 07, 2014 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, NE. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 9, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Emerson; Pastor Gretchen Ritola will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson, NE. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangement are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE.
Marcella J. Stimson of Emerson, NE
May 7, 2014 Leave a comment
Marcella J. Stimson of Emerson, NE passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, NE.
Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE.
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