Edgar Allison Sears, Jr., 80, of Decatur NE

December 5, 2016 Leave a comment


Edgar Allison Sears, Jr. was born November 17, 1936 to Edgar Allison and Anne Marie (Gatewood) Sears in Tekamah, Nebraska. He passed away on the morning of November 30, 2016, at his home in Decatur, Nebraska, at the age of 80.

Edgar was the second of four children; he was raised in Decatur. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1954 with academic honors. He was a three sport letterman in football, basketball and baseball. He enlisted in the US Army in 1954 and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. Although he saw no combat, he was a Korean War veteran. Upon completion of his service, he attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and played varsity baseball for two years. He moved to Southern California and worked with his Uncle, Harold “Doc” Sears, and met Marie Mousel from Juniata, Nebraska and they were married on January 21, 1961. He lived and worked in Southern California, in the rubber business, until 1985. He then became a cross country truck driver until he retired in the year 2000.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Ann Sears 1950, John Sears 1944-2013, Rita Mockus 1934-2015.

He is survived by his sister, Jane McDonald; his four children, Anthony Allison Sears, Fr. Michael James Sears, Monica Elizabeth Weber, John Lincoln Sears; four grandchildren, Rachael Sears, Claire Sears, Christian Weber, Grant Weber.

VISITATION

Monday, December 12th
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Holy Family Catholic Church, DecaturWest 7th Street
Decatur, NE 68020

Family will receive friends 5-7pm with Vigil Service at 7 pm.

FUNERAL MASS

Tuesday, December 13th
10:00 AM
Holy Family Catholic Church, DecaturWest 7th Street
Decatur, NE 68020

Cemetery Details

LOCATION

Hillcrest Cemetery

Decatur, Nebraska 68020

Memorial Contribution

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH – DECATUR

703 4th Avenue
Decatur, Nebraska 68020
Edgar Sears

Edgar Sears Jr. 

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Mary Lynn Connealy, 60, of Decatur NE

February 8, 2016 Leave a comment


Mary Lynn Connealy, 60 years, of Decatur, Nebraska, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016, as a result of failing health, at Sunrise Country Manor in Milford, Nebraska.

Mary Lynn was born May 24, 1955 in Oakland, Nebraska to Emmet and Marge (Sudbeck) Connealy. She was the 5th of seven children and grew up on a family farm southwest of Decatur. She attended Elm Creek country school, graduated from Decatur High School in 1973 and continued her education at Ricks College in Idaho by completing three years of college.

As an adult, Mary Lynn lived many years in both Omaha and Norfolk, Nebraska. She was a member of the Catholic Church and devoted her life to serving God by spreading his word and love. She had the utmost love and respect for her parents and family.
She was preceded in death by her father, Emmet; brother, John “Eddie” Connealy; nephew, Colt Penny.
Survivors include her mother, Marge of Decatur; brother, Dave (LJ) Connealy of Decatur; sisters, Jeanin (Jay) Reischle of Omaha, Jane Connealy of Denton, NE, Debbie Connealy of Milford, Peggy Connealy of Texas; Seventeen nieces and nephews.

The Memorial Service will be held Tues., Feb. 9th at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Decatur, NE.

Memorial Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church.

Burial will be at a later cate in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Decatur, NE.

Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.

Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Lynn Connealy

Mary Lynn Connealy

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