Reynard G. Brehmer, 82, of Lyons NE

October 21, 2015 Leave a comment


Reynard G. Brehmer, 82, of Lyons, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Oakland Heights in Oakland, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons, NE; with Father Paul Ortmeier as celebrant.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with a scripture wake starting at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Holy Cross Catholic Church Cemetery in Bancroft, NE. Memorial are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

Reynard Brehmer

Reynard Brehmer

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Betty L. Beckmann, 85, of Norfolk NE

October 21, 2015 Leave a comment


Betty L. Beckmann, 85, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Heritage of Bel Air in Norfolk, Nebraska.

Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender.

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Reynard G. Brehmer, 82, of Lyons NE

October 21, 2015 Leave a comment


Reynard G. Brehmer, 82, of Lyons, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Oakland Heights in Oakland, Nebraska.

Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, Nebraska.

Reynard Brehmer

Reynard Brehmer

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Robert V. Johnson, 87, of Emerson NE

October 21, 2015 Leave a comment


Robert V. Johnson, 87, of Emerson, NE died on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Heritage of Emerson Nursing Home in Emerson, NE.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 23, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Emerson with Pastor Gretchen Ritola officiating. The visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery of Emerson. Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Emerson is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

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Elmer Engelbart, 99, of Fremont NE, Formerly of Bancroft NE

October 20, 2015 Leave a comment


Elmer Engelbart, 99, of Fremont, NE, formerly of Bancroft, NE died on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at the Pathfinder Place in Fremont. Funeral services for Elmer will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church rural Bancroft, NE; Pastor Ryan Seymour will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft. Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Elmer was born on a farm near Pender, NE on January 3, 1916, the oldest of ten children to Dietrich “Dick” and Margaretha “Maggie” (Albrecht) Engelbart. He grew up on the farm attending country school until working as a farm hand at an early age. On January 8, 1943, he was united in marriage to Loera Repschlaeger. To this union three sons were born: Dennis, Larry and Roger. They farmed in the Bancroft, NE area until his retirement. On August 15, 1992, Leora passed away. He later moved into Bancroft. In 2005 he moved to Fremont, NE to the Pathfinder Place.

Elmer was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church, serving on various committees and as a church elder. He enjoyed playing cards and dancing, most of all he enjoyed being with his family.

He is survived by his son Roger Engelbart of Fremont, NE, grandchildren: Stacey (Kirk) Goodnight and their children Sydney and Adyson of Papillion, NE, Darin Engelbart of Omaha, NE and Derek (Jennifer) Engelbart and their children Dayton and Jayda of Lincoln, NE. Elmer is also survived by a sister Elaine Ross of Fremont, NE and two brothers: Lee (Wanda) Engelbart of Denver, CO and Gary (Janice) Engelbart of Missouri Valley, NE and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, wife Leora, sons Larry and Dennis Engelbart, brothers and sisters: Alice Schoch, Harold Engelbart, Irene Dahl, Evelyn Witt, Melvin Engelbart and Dale Engelbart.

Elmer Engelbart

Elmer Engelbart

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Robert V. Johnson, 87, of Emerson NE

October 20, 2015 Leave a comment


Robert V. Johnson, 87, of Emerson, NE died on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Heritage of Emerson Nursing Home in Emerson, NE.

Funeral services are pending at this time with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Emerson.

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

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Elmer Engelbart, 99, of Fremont NE, Formerly of Bancroft NE

October 19, 2015 Leave a comment


Elmer Engelbart, 99, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Pathfinder House in Fremont, NE.

Funeral services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE.

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Gloria Faye (Frank) Moore, 77, of Pender NE

October 18, 2015 Leave a comment


Gloria Faye (Frank) Moore, 77, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at her home in Pender, NE. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender; with Pastor Daniel Springer officiating. Memorial visitation will be Monday, October 19, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Rosehill Cemetery in Pender. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

Gloria was born May 18, 1938 in Pender, NE to Herman and Elsie (Burner) Frank. She was baptized in June of 1938. Gloria attended school in Pender, graduating in 1956. She was united in marriage to John Paul Moore at St. Patrick’s Church in Battle Creek, NE on December 26, 1956. The couple resided in Pender where Gloria worked as a retail clerk at Ken’s Rexall Drug for 37 years. Never one to slow down, upon retirement from Ken’s, Gloria worked for two years at Subway before retiring completely. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for 32 years.

Gloria enjoyed gardening, decorating her home for Christmas, and taking care of those she loved. Most of all, she enjoyed the time she spent with her family and attending her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s events.

She is survived by four children, John Moore and special friend, Denise Wilson of Niobrara, NE, Mary (Marvin) Greenfield of Bancroft, NE, Patty (John) Bessmer and Jerry (Tammy) Moore of Pender, NE; 10 grandchildren, Mandy Johnson, Aaron (Rachel) Bessmer, Jamie Johnson (Matt Torczon), Ian Moore (Amy Leonard) , Tyson (Kathy) Greenfield, Caleb Greenfield, Candice (Andy) Welsh, Ashley Bessmer, Sam Moore, and Jasmine Greenfield; and 11 great grandchildren, Haylie and Hayden Torczon, Brooklynn Dutcher-Bessmer and Addilynn Bessmer, Zane and Asher Moore, Trey and Addi Johnson, Zander and Tayten Welsh, and Rebel Greenfield. Also surviving her is her brother, Donny (Darlene) Frank of Omaha, NE, and sisters, Priscilla Mazourek of Yankton, SD and Betty (Al) Matteo of Norfolk, NE.

Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Richard, infant son James, and grandson, John Adam Bessmer.

Gloria Moore

Gloria Moore

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Gloria Moore, 77, of Pender NE

October 16, 2015 Leave a comment


Gloria Moore, 77, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at her home in Pender.

Memorial services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender.

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Bodie Scott Houfek, 17, of Valley NE

October 14, 2015 Leave a comment


Bodie Scott Houfek (Tonjes), 17, of Valley, NE, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015 at his home in Valley, NE. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender, NE; Pastor Miles Ruch will be officiating. The visitation will be Friday, October 16, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. The burial will be in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Pender. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

Bodie was born February 18, 1998 to Christopher Houfek and Makrae Mielak in Omaha, NE. He was attending Douglas County West High School while taking construction technology classes at Metro Community College in Omaha. Bodie enjoyed playing sports, especially baseball and football, hunting and fishing, and playing video games. He was always helping his friends and hanging out with his buddies. Bodie enjoyed building things, driving, and John Deere tractors. He recently had a fascination with wanting a real life monkey.

Bodie is survived by his mom, Makrae (Jason) Mielak of Valley, NE; dad, Chris Houfek of Papillion, NE, brothers, Jersey Houfek of Valley, NE, Koda Mielak of Valley, NE, Kevin LaChapelle of Omaha, NE; sister, Brinkley Mielak of Valley, NE, grandparents, Kevin and Gayle Tonjes of Omaha, NE, Steve and Kay Houfek of Papillion, NE; great grandparents, Marlene Tonjes of Pender, NE, William Bolton of South Sioux City, NE, Emily Houfek of Omaha, NE, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his great grandparents, Lowell Tonjes, Gloria Peterson and Popsie Houfek.

Bodie Houfek

Bodie Houfek

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