Virgil Sutton, 95, of Tekamah NE


VIRGIL D. SUTTON, 95 years of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah.

Virgil was born April 4, 1919, in Decatur, Nebraska, to Edward and Sylvia (Wedgewood) Sutton. He attended Decatur schools and was employed in farming.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; three sisters and son, Joe Sutton.

Survivors include his sons,  Brian Sutton of Dallas, TX, Melvin Sutton of Denver, CO,  Michael Sutton of Council Bluffs, IA, Kenny Sutton of Ocean City, MD; daughters, Barbara Robinson of Jasper, TX, Jackie Bailey of Ocean City, MD, Sandy Boyce of Houston, TX; brother, Oliver Sutton of Peabody, MA.

No services were scheduled

MEMORIALS may be directed to the family.

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Gale Lander, 73, of Pender NE


Gale Lander, 73, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE.

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

Wayne Saville, 67, of Milford NE, formerly of Tekamah NE


WAYNE LEROY SAVILLE, 67 years of Milford, Nebraska and former Tekamah resident, passed away Friday, October 24, 2014, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Tuesday, October 28, 2014, 2:00 p.m. at the Tekamah Cemetery

BURIAL WITH MILITARY HONORS: Tekamah Cemetery with Military Honors by VFW Bataan Post No. 3304 and American Legion LaFrenz Post No. 15

NO VISITATION

MEMORIALS: To the Family

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Betty Lou Frye Mossberger Grady, 73, of Tekamah NE


Betty Lou Frye Mossberger Grady, 73 years of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska, with her family by her side.

Betty was born February 23, 1941, in Herman, Nebraska, to Robert A. and Mattie J. (Whitnack) Frye. She attended Herman Schools.

On December 15, 1956, Betty married Richard Mossberger. They had three daughters.

Betty was a hard worker and worked at various types of jobs throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary A. Snyder; brothers, Robert and Monte Frye.

Survivors include her three daughters, Kathy A. Algiere of Omaha, NE, Robin Mossberger of Tekamah, Mattie Dodge of Omaha; brothers, Harold (Kathleen) Frye of Honey Creek, IA, Stan (Tammy) Frye of Blair, NE; sisters, Alice Gorman of Brookings, OR, Rose (George) Ackerman of Tekamah; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and many friends.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Friday, October 24, 2014, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah

BURIAL: Herman Cemetery at a later date

MEMORIALS: To the Family

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Betty Lou Grady

Betty Lou Grady

Virgil D. Sutton, 95, of Tekamah NE


VIRGIL D. SUTTON, 95 years of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah.

No services are scheduled

MEMORIALS: To the Family

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Betty Lou Grady, 73, of Tekamah NE


BETTY LOU GRADY, 73 years of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Friday, October 24, 2014, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah

BURIAL: Herman Cemetery at a later date

MEMORIALS: To the Family

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Cyndy M. Heng, 74, of Tekamah NE


CYNDY M. HENG, 74 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at her home in Tekamah on Wednesday, October 15, 2014.

Cyndy Marie (Malone) Heng was born November 16, 1939, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Her parents Ansel and Arlene (Watcher) Malone resided at a farm in Douglas, Nebraska, until 1954. She attended Douglas Public Schools from first grade through 8th grade.

In 1954, the family moved to Lincoln, where Cyndy attended Jr and Sr high school. The family returned to Douglas for her senior year at Douglas High School.  In August of 1956, Cyndy met Edwin Heng at a dance in Syracuse, Nebraska. Edwin was home on leave from the army. They corresponded until his discharge in 1957. Cyndy went to work at an insurance company in Lincoln. On August 14, 1958, Edwin and Cyndy were married and lived in Lincoln.

In 1960, the family moved to Lyons, Nebraska, and in 1963, moved to Tekamah. Cyndy was a stay-at-home mom. She joined a morning and evening bowling league and for several years she played softball on the Tekamah women’s team. She was active for many years in the Tekamah Junior Women’s Association. Cyndy was an active member of the St. Patrick’s parish.

The last years of Cyndy’s life were spent with grandchildren. Cyndy and Ed enjoyed attending their grandchildren’s events. They made Papa and Nana very proud.

She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Randy.

Survivors include her husband, Edwin; son, Kirk of Omaha, NE; daughter and son-in-law, Kristi and Todd Wragge of Hampton, IA; daughter-in-law, Sandy Heng of Omaha; six grandchildren, Alexandra  and Samantha Heng, McKenna, Paige, Samuel, and Claire Wragge; sister and brother-in-law, Marcene and Carl Josephson of Linn Creek, MO; brother and sister-in-law, Wesley and Kathy Malone of Douglas, NE; many other relatives and friends.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL:  Monday, October 20, 2014, 10:00 am St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Tekamah, NE.

VISITATION: Sunday, 5:30 – 7 pm with family receiving friends. VIGIL SERVICE at 7:00 pm all at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Visitation Monday will also be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery

MEMORIALS: To the family with memorials to be designated at a later date.

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Cyndy Heng

Cyndy Heng

Marjorie S. Kratke, 95, of Pender NE


Marjorie S. Kratke, 95, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Friday, October 3, 2014 at Legacy Garden Living Center in Pender, Nebraska.

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

Donald Keith Speck, 86, of Tekamah NE


DONALD KEITH SPECK, 86 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska

Donald K. Speck, 86, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed from this earthly life on September 29, 2014 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska. Don was born February 3, 1928, in Burt County, Nebraska, to Gordon and Florence (Scherner) Speck. Other than two years serving his country in the Korean Conflict, he lived his entire life in Tekamah. Upon graduation from Tekamah High School, Don attended telegraph operator school in Omaha, where he discovered an office environment didn’t suit him. Preferring open spaces, Don worked for several different enterprises in Tekamah over the years, all with ties to agriculture and the outdoors.

Following his stint in the Army, he returned to Tekamah in 1951, where a young woman working in a local restaurant caught his fancy. Don and Jean J. Rapp were united in marriage April 18, 1954. They were blessed with three children, Leta, Judy, and Leon.

Don was loyal to his family and his country. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Don was known for his quick wit and sense of humor, which he readily shared with anyone. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Leon Speck; parents, Gordon and Florence Speck; brothers, Kenneth Speck of Omaha, Emmett Speck of Tekamah; sisters, Inez Chase of Tekamah, Phyllis Gammel of Murdock.

Don is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean Speck of Tekamah; daughters and sons-in-law, Leta and Helmut Liesch of Kimball, NE, Judy and Clark Meyer of Allen, TX; daughter-in-law, Vicki Speck of Eldora, IA; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Smith of Sioux Falls, SD,  Debbie Speck of Tekamah; grandchildren, Benjamin Speck of Eldora, Lora and Bryce Kubli of Melbourne, IA, Terri Meyer and Jim Spallin of Allen, TX, Robert Meyer and Jessica Eagleboy of Colorado Springs, CO; great-grandchildren, Kathryn Kubli, Shaelie Spallin, Marlena Meyer, Robert Meyer, Elsa Meyer; many nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: October 10, 2014, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah

PRIVATE FAMILY BURIAL: October 11, 2014, in the Tekamah Cemetery

MEMORIALS: To the family to be designated at a later date.

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Donald Speck

Donald Speck

Elaine Schultz, 82, of Bancroft NE


Elaine Schultz, 82, of Bancroft, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at her home.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, Nebraska.