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August 30, 2016 Leave a comment
Vivian L. Coryell, 95, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Legacey Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender.
Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender.
August 26, 2016 Leave a comment
Arthur W Oetken, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE. Memorial services will be Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE; Pastor Gretchen Ritola is officiating. The visitation will be Friday, August 26, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE.
Arthur was born on the family farm near Emerson on May 22, 1927, the son of Henry and Mary (Bottger) Oetken. He lived all his life in the Emerson area. He married Mildred Pallas on March 29, 1947, the couple had seven children. In 1991, Art and Mildred retired and moved into Emerson.
Arthur loved fishing and trains, but most of all he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred; sons, Dale (Darlene) Oetken of Fostoria, IA, Roger (Sharon) Oetken of Emerson, NE, Robert (Karen) Oetken of Lincoln, NE, Larry (Barbara) of Norfolk, NE, Richard (Michelle) Oetken of Lincoln, NE; daughters, Connie (Glen) Vraspir of Emerson, NE, Beverly (Leonard) Gradert of Emerson, NE; sister, Helen Frey of Pender, NE, 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wayne and Herman; and two sisters, Leona Pullen and Alvena Evans.
Arthur Oetken
August 26, 2016 Leave a comment
Michael Ja Schmidt, 21, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender; Pastor Beverly Rautenberg-Panko will be officiating. The visitation will be Friday, August 26, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.
Michael was born October 5, 1994 in Norfolk, NE to Joseph Schmidt and Kristy (Deitloff). He graduated from Pender School in 2013. In high school, he was very active in sports; he participated in football, basketball, and golf. Michael was currently working as a CNA at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender and was attending Wayne State College where he was studying to be a math teacher and coach. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, playing the guitar and he loved staying up late playing video games with his friends.
He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Kristy Schmidt of Pender, NE; and sister, Cynthia Rose (Eric) Vinton of Chadron, NE; and grandparents, Junior and Alvina Deitloff of Norfolk, NE.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Schmidt and Susan Schmidt.
Michael Schmidt
August 24, 2016 Leave a comment
Arthur W. Oetken, 89, of Emerson, NE died on Monday, August 23, 2016 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE.
Memorial services are currently pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Emerson, NE.
August 24, 2016 Leave a comment
Michael Ja Schmidt 21, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident.
Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender.
August 22, 2016 Leave a comment
Roger G. Thomsen, 72, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at a Lincoln, Nebraska hospital.
Memorial services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender.
August 17, 2016 Leave a comment
Duane F. Ahlers, 77, of Rosalie, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE. Funeral services will be Friday, August 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rosalie, NE with Pastor Robert Johnson officiating. The visitation will be Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in the Bancroft Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft.
Duane was born March 9, 1939 to Alfred and Mable (Soll) Ahlers on a farm north of Walthill. He was baptized April 16, 1939 and confirmed June 6, 1954 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rosalie. In May of 1957, Duane graduated from Rosalie High School. After high school, Duane enrolled in the Marine Corps and was stationed in Parris Island, SC. After returning from the service, Duane married Norma Kinning on June 7, 1964. The couple had two children, Jeffrey and Jami.
Duane farmed from 1961 until 1994, and worked at Blue Ox from 1994 until 2007. He was a member of the VFW, mayor and Rosalie Town Board member, Immanuel Lutheran Church Board, Rural Fire Board, Old Settlers Committee, Rosalie Fire Department, Rosalie Rescue Squad, and was a former Mason. Duane loved playing cards, learning everything he could about NASA, and watching Bizarre Foods, saying he could see the world without leaving his couch.
Duane is survived by his son, Jeffrey Ahlers of Sioux City, IA; daughter, Jami (Richard) Mohl of Bancroft, NE and grandsons, Stuart Mohl of Thornton, CO and Ryley Mohl of Bancroft, NE; companion, Carmen Russman of Rosalie, NE; sister, Carol (Mylon) Beutler of Bancroft, NE; brother, Larry (Diane) Ahlers of Rosalie, NE, Dennis (Betsy) Ahlers of Burnsville, MN, Gary (Naomi) Ahlers of Lincoln, NE; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is also survived by Carmen’s family; Scott (Rhonda) Russman of Farnam, NE, Terri (Todd) Alberts of St. Paul, NE, Mark Russman of Wisner, NE, Mike (Melinda) Russman of Farnam, NE, Tyler (Teresa Block) Russman of Davison, MI, 15 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and Carmen’s daughter-in-law, Shelly Russman.
August 16, 2016 Leave a comment
Duane F. Ahlers, 77, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center.
Funeral services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home.
August 2, 2016 Leave a comment
William Bolton, 92, of South Sioux City, Nebraska passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Regency Square Care in South Sioux City.
Mass of Christian Burial services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender.
July 19, 2016 Leave a comment
Cleone J. (Carlsten) Kelly, 86, of Pender passed away Saturday, July 16th at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Pender in Pender; Pastor Steven Breazier is officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 19th at Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Pender.
Memorial may be directed to Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender.
Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE are in charge of arrangements.
Cleone was born February 21, 1930 in Oakland, NE to Eugene and Florence (Pearson) Carlsten. She was baptized and confirmed at the Lyons Methodist Church in Lyons, NE. In 1947, she graduated from Lyons High School. On January 11, 1948, Cleone married Morris Kelly at the Methodist Church in Lyons and the couple had two children. She was employed at the Thurston County Clerk’s Office, Merry Grain and Lumber, and as a Thurston Post Master.
Cleone enjoyed cooking, traveling, and the ladies group at church. She loved dancing, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Ron (Wanda) Kelly of Thurston, NE; daughter, Maureen (Terry) Thompson of Clive, IA; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Cleone is preceded in death by her husband, Morris; parents; and brothers, Quentin and Eldon.
Cleone Kelly
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