Roy B. Pounds, 91, of Lyons NE
July 15, 2019 Leave a comment
Roy B. Pounds, 91 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Legacy Garden in Pender, Nebraska.
Funeral Service is pending with Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons.
Marlin “Merly” Johnson, 63, of Lyons NE
March 31, 2019 Leave a comment
Marlin Dale Johnson, or Merly to all that knew him, was born on July 27th, 1955 to Harlan and Rose Johnson in Pender. As a child, he grew up in Uehling, where they used to enjoy riding their dirt bikes around town and running from the local cop who would be in pursuit on a tractor. As a teenager, the family moved to Oakland where Marlin graduated from Oakland High School as a member of the 73 in ’73. He then moved to Lyons where he would reside for the rest of his life. Here is where he met Ruth Cole, the love of his life, and raised their two children, son Nicholas and daughter Sherrie.
Over the years, he was a devoted employee at such local businesses as Lane’s Tree Service, Jensen Plumbing and Heating, Nelson Construction and Cooney Fertilizer. As an avid member of the Hi-way Cafe coffee club and could be found there every morning before work shooting the breeze, telling lies, and handing out free advice to all who entered. He could also be found at his shop restoring an antique tractor, assisting with an automobile repair, playing a game of pool or listening to tunes while planning his next project. He was a faithful companion, loving father, playful grandfather and helpful friend who would lend a hand to anyone that needed it. He had an infectious laugh and the undeniable gift of being able to tell a good joke, make a guy laugh, or simply put a smile on your face. On March 28th, 2019, at the age of 63, Marlin passed away after a fearless battle with cancer and will surely be missed by all who knew him.
Marlin was preceded in death by parents Harlan and Rose Johnson, mother-in-law Ella Cole, brother-in-laws Ross Cole, Dennis Cole, Terry Cole and Tim Cole.
He is survived by Ruth Cole; son, Nicholas (Addisen) Johnson; daughter, Sherrie (Jerod) Redding; grandchildren: Landen Redding, Jalynn Redding, and Zachary Redding; sisters: Nola (Tom) Housh, Karen Johnson and Dave Wulfing; brothers-in-law: Richard (Paula) Cole, Don Cole; sisters-in-law: Myra Cook, Merri (Roy) Pippen.
Visitation is from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 31st at Pelan’s Funeral Service in Lyons, NE.
Funeral Service is at the New Life Assembly of God Church in Lyons, NE.
Burial is in the Lyons Cemetery, Lyons NE.
Memorials suggested to the family for future designation.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements.
Marlin Johnson
Megan Kay Cameron, 34, of Lyons NE
May 21, 2018 Leave a comment
Megan Kay Cameron, age 34, of Lyons, Nebraska passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Celebration of Life will be on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lyons-Decatur Northeast School. Burial at a later date will be in the Lyons Cemetery. Memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, from 5 – 7 p.m. with family receiving friends and Prayers Service at 7 p.m. all at the Bethany Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for later designation. Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons in charge of arrangements.
Megan Kay Cameron was born July 7, 1983 at the Oakland Hospital to Steve and Sara Cameron of Lyons, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church. Although her 34 years of earthly life were cut short, Megan packed a lot of living into her life.
Megan was the second of five children and grew up on a family farm near Lyons. She had a very active childhood with her siblings and many treasured cousins. In addition to helping out on the family farm, Megan was very active in sports, and also very involved in 4-H, showing pigs and rabbits. Always a great sense of humor, she once made a sign on her pig pen declaring, “Red ribbon hogs taste better.”
Megan was an honor student at Lyons-Decatur Northeast and left her mark there with many achievements, class of 2002. She was also active in FFA, as an officer, and proud of her State FFA Degree.
Megan went to Northeast Community College, receiving her Associates Degree in Horticulture. She married Bryce Olsen on August 9, 2003 and they had two beautiful daughters Sydney and Karsen. She worked at Mulhalls Nursery in Omaha, Central Valley Ag near Lyons, many years at First Northeast Bank of Nebraska, and baked cakes in her spare time. Megan had a reputation for warming customers up with her contagious smile, warm personality, and infectious laughter. Megan was very active in the community, Lyons Ball Association, a leader in 4-H, and served as a member of the Burt County Fair Foundation. She loved the Fair.
Megan’s greatest passion of all was raising and providing her two daughters with countless opportunities. She coached many years of softball, basketball and volleyball. She shared her passion with her daughters’ teams by saying, “If you love the game, you’ll play it forever like me.” We think she has joined a team in heaven.
Megan tragically passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa as the result of domestic violence. Megan’s death is not in vain, as she saved many lives through her choice of organ donation. Six organ recipients and 75 to 300 tissue recipients are receiving her lifesaving gifts. We were told she is in the top 2% of donors, as everything was perfect. Always a giver!
Megan is survived by her daughters Sydney Mae Olsen (12) and Karsen Kay Olsen (9); parents Steve and Sara Cameron; three brothers Sam Cameron (wife Stephanie), Lucas Cameron, Thomas Cameron, sister Kristen Cameron (fiancé’ Keith Grap), dear boyfriend Jaco De Villiers, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents Robert and Pearl Brodersen, Jack and Tootie Cameron, and cousin Jennifer Brodersen Uhing.
Megan Cameron
Monty “Rex” Preston, 86, of Lyons NE
May 21, 2018 Leave a comment
Monty “Rex” Preston was born to Allen and Gladys (Crowell) Preston September 1, 1931 in Walthill, Nebraska. He passed away May 18th, 2018, at his home in Lyons, Nebraska.
He attended Parks School in rural Rosalie and graduated from Lyons High School in 1950. In December of 1950, he enlisted into the United States Navy. He proudly served 4 years. He was 20 degrees away from traveling completely around the entire world.
On January 7th, 1955, he was married to Donna Mae Swanson in Decatur, Nebraska. They lived most of their lives on a farm raising their 6 children. In later years, he enjoyed working at the Oakland Golf Club and Helena. He was also a member of the VFW, Lyons American Legion and Bethany Lutheran Church. He was also a Mason and Shriner.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers: Dave, Duane and Kay; and 6 sisters: Betty, Audrey, Shirley, Bev, Margarite, and infant sister; grandchildren: Amy Anderson and Kevin and George Bacon.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; six children: Kim (John) Helzer of Tekamah, Denise (Jeff) Anderson of Lyons, Kristi (Gary) Bacon of Lyons, Janelle McCluskey of Lyons, Don (Shelley) Preston of Wayne and Ron (Lisa) Preston of Firth; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and brother-in-law, Rick Nelson; sister-in-law, Mary Bacon; numerous nieces and nephews and numerous great grandpuppies.
Pelan Funeral Services of Lyons is in charge of arrangements.
Upcoming Events
VISITATION
Monday
May 21st
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bethany Lutheran Church614 Main Street
PO Box 168
Lyons, Nebraska 68038
PO Box 168
Lyons, Nebraska 68038
Prayer Service will start at 7 pm. Family will be receiving friends.
FUNERAL SERVICE
Tuesday
May 22nd
1:30 PM
Bethany Lutheran Church614 Main Street
PO Box 168
Lyons, Nebraska 68038
PO Box 168
Lyons, Nebraska 68038
Military Honors will be held at the cemetery.
Cemetery Details
LOCATION
Lyons Cemetery
Lyons, NE 68038
Memorial Contribution
TO THE FAMILY FOR LATER DESIGNATION.
Rex Preston
Megan Kay Cameron, 34, of Lyons
May 21, 2018 Leave a comment
Megan Kay Cameron, 34 years, of Lyons, Nebraska passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa as the result of domestic violence.
Memorial Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Lyons.
Megan Cameron
Mardelle LaMae (Nelson) Cates, 87, of Omaha NE, Formerly of Lyons NE
May 19, 2018 Leave a comment
Mardelle LaMae (Nelson) Cates , age 87, of Omaha formerly of Lyons, Nebraska passed away May 16, 2018 at Elk Ridge Village in Omaha. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 21, 2018, 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church in Lyons with burial in the Lyons Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 1-3 p.m. with family receiving friends and Prayer Service at 3 p.m. all at Pelan Funeral Services Lyons. Memorials to the family for later designation. Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons in charge of arrangements.
Mardelle LaMae (Nelson) Cates was born to J. Peter and Ethel (Johnson) Nelson on May 21, 1930 in Oakland, Nebraska. She passed away on May 16, 2018 at Elk Ridge Village in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 87.
Mardelle grew up on a farm west of Lyons, Nebraska. She graduated from Lyons High School in 1947. On January 1, 1948 she married her high school sweetheart, R. Harlan Cates. They enjoyed 60 years of marriage.
Mardelle grew up on a farm west of Lyons, Nebraska. She graduated from Lyons High School in 1947. On January 1, 1948 she married her high school sweetheart, R. Harlan Cates. They enjoyed 60 years of marriage.
Harlan and Mardelle farmed several years before moving to Lyons with their children Sandi and Randy. Mardelle was very active in the First Presbyterian Church, singing in the choir, teaching Sunday and Bible School, serving as a Deacon and belonging to the Mariners group. She also served as a leader in 4-H and Cub Scouts, was a part of Job’s Daughter Council and was an Eastern Star Worthy Matron.
Harlan and Mardelle were very active in the Lyons community, owning Swine Service Specialists, helping start Logan Valley Manor and supporting kids and grandkids as Lyons Lions and Lyons-Decatur Cougars. In later years, Mardelle enjoyed her time with friends and said her granddaughters were her pride and her great grandchildren were her joy.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Harlan.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandi (Doug) Anderson; son, Randy (Pam) Cates; four granddaughters, Kristin (Chuck) Lewis, Jennifer (Duane) Bartelt, Stephanie Cates, Sarah (Ryan) Kriss; sister, Darlene (Don) Wiese; great grandchildren, Ryan, Spencer, Grant and Chase Lewis, Carson and Ava Bartelt; many nieces and nephews, cousins and many, many friends.
Mardelle Cates
Ann Olson of Lyons NE
February 15, 2018 Leave a comment
Ann Olson, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2018 at her home in Lyons.
Funeral Service pending with Pelan Funeral Services Lyons.
Jo Anne Johnson, 81, of Lyons NE
October 6, 2017 Leave a comment
Jo Anne Johnson was born August 9, 1936 on a farm North of Divide Center, Nebraska, the fourth of six children born to Clarence and May (Peterson) Drummond. She passed away October 4, 2017, at her home in Lyons, Nebraska, at the age of 81 years.
Jo grew up on the family farm and attended Divide Center School. She graduated from Lyons High School in 1953.
On April 17, 1953 Jo and James Johnson were united in marriage. They were blessed with six children; Michael, Mylet, Milan, Jill, Jeffrey and Jerry. Jo and Jim owned the Emerson Tri-County Press from 1967 to 1975. She also worked as a Nurse Aide at Emerson Nursing Home. They moved to Oakland, Nebraska in 1975 and Jo started working at Oakland Heights Nursing Home as an Aide; in 1978 she began her career as Bookkeeper, retiring in May of 2013.
Jo was dedicated to her family. She loved to cook and bake. She dearly loved all her family and friends, and treasured their times together.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lyons, Nebraska where she served as Deacon and was a PW member. She was baptized and confirmed at the Divide Center Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Magel (Norwood) Rohloff.
She is survived by her husband, Jim; children, Mike (Kathy) Johnson, Mylet (Jeff) Kutchera, Milan (Pam) Johnson, Jill (Brad) Brink, Jeff (Suzanne) Johnson, Jerry Johnson; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; sisters, Mary (Leon) Bruns, LaVonne “Bonnie” Rassmussen, Gladys Pipal; brother, Jon (Ronda) Drummond; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
MEMORIAL VISITAION
Monday October 9th
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
First Presbyterian Church, Lyons340 Everett Street
Lyons, Nebraska 68038
Lyons, Nebraska 68038
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Monday October 9th
11:00 AM
First Presbyterian Church, Lyons340 Everett Street
Lyons, Nebraska 68038
Lyons, Nebraska 68038
A private family burial will be held.
Memorials suggested to the family for future designation.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements.
Jo Anne Johnson
Karen L. Olson, 61, of Lyons NE
August 18, 2017 Leave a comment
Karen L. Olson, age 61, of Lyons, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Oakland Heights in Oakland, Nebraska. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, August 19, 2017, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons. Burial will be in the Lyons Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, from 5-7 p.m. with family receiving friends and Vigil Service at 7 p.m. all at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons in charge of arrangements.
Karen L. (Lilly) Olson was born to Charles and Betty (Iglar) Lilly on June 30, 1956. She was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. She passed away on August 16, 2017, at Oakland Heights, from Posterior Cortical Atrophy, a form of Alzheimer’s.
Karen and her family lived in McDonald, PA, before moving to the family farm between Lyons and Decatur, Nebraska when she was two years old. She attended the Bacon Country School down the road. She attended Lyons High School and graduated from Reese and Sybil Beauty School in 1976.
On August 27, 1976, she was married to her high school sweetheart, Mike Olson. They lived in Oakland and Hastings before moving to Lyons where they spent most of their lives. Karen was a beautician and helped Mike by running the office at the alfalfa mill.
Karen was an active member of her church and community until the onset of her Alzheimer’s. Her favorite thing to do was to spend time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles; nephew, Joseph; great niece, Lena.
Survivors include her husband, Mike; children: Ryan (Marti) Olson of Arlington, NE, Erin (Travis) Raabe of Lyons, Andrew (Carrie) Olson of Omaha, NE; three grandchildren: Darren, Carter, and Katelyn; mother, Betty Lilly of Lyons; siblings: Jan (Don) Bray of Lyons, Lisa (Mike) Tranmer of Wahoo, NE, Michael (Sue) Lilly of Ceresco, NE; many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Karen Olson
Karen L. Olson, 61, of Lyons NE
August 17, 2017 Leave a comment
Karen L. Olson, age 61, of Lyons, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Oakland Heights in Oakland, Nebraska.
Funeral Service is Pending with Pelan Funeral Services Lyons.
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