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March 31, 2017 Leave a comment
Roger Saf, 68 years, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his home in Lincoln.
Funeral Service is pending with Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home in Lincoln and Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland.
March 20, 2017 Leave a comment
Donna Johnson, 82 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont, Nebraska.
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Memorials suggested to the family for future designation.
Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland is in charge of arrangements.
March 7, 2017 Leave a comment
Carol Jean (Nelson) Johnson was born December 2, 1939 to Wilbur and Irma (Stoltzman) Nelson in Oakland, Nebraska. She passed away March 6, 2017 at Providence Place in Fremont, Nebraska, at the age of 77 years.
Carol graduated from Oakland High School. She attended Wayne State College and graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and Doane College in Crete, Nebraska with a Master’s Degree in Education. Carol taught elementary school for 32 years, 27 of those years at Northside Elementary School in Fremont, retiring in 2002.
On August 24, 1961 Carol was united in marriage with James L. Johnson at Westside Methodist Church in rural Oakland. This union was blessed with three sons; Jeff, Jon and Jay.
Carol’s life was centered on God, family and music. She was a wonderful homemaker and cook.
She served on various church committees, assisting with Bible School and Kids Club at First Baptist Church in Fremont. Carol was a member and past president of the After 5 Fremont Christian Women Club, a member of Bible Study Fellowship and many Bible study groups.
Her love of music found her singing solos, duets and trios at church services, singing in the church choir, and community choirs. She was a 30 year board member of Fremont-Midland Entertainment Series.
Carol loved caring for her grandchildren and visited them often. While her family played tennis, she was a volunteer at the Fremont Tournament’s front desk.
Carol and Jim were privileged to travel, visiting family and friends for many years, as well as attending many insurance conventions in wonderful places.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Irma Nelson.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jim of Fremont; sons, Jeff (Megan) Johnson of Lincoln, NE, Jon Johnson of Princeton, NJ, Jay (Leah) Johnson of Columbus, OH; seven grandchildren, Reya and Mira Johnson of Lincoln, Parker, Tate and Leo Johnson of Princeton, Emily and Max Johnson of Columbus; brothers, Ronald (Jean) Nelson of Albuquerque, NM, Dale (Betty) Nelson of Reading, PA, Randy (Mary) Nelson of Lee’s Summit, MO; sister, Mary (Hal) Darling of Omaha, NE; seven nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Visitation will also be held two hours prior to service at the church.
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Carol Johnson
February 18, 2017 Leave a comment
Jean E. Sanders, 92 of Wahoo, formerly of rural Oakland and West Point, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at South Haven Living Center in Wahoo. Funeral services will be on Friday, February 24, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Oakland, NE. Rev. Joel Rathbun, officiating, with Sue Beckner, organist. Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery, rural Oakland, Nebraska. Casket Bearers are: Kurt Sanders, Rudie Nemec, Leroy Nelson, Paul Pearson & Michael Lanning. Honorary casket bearers are: Duke Wagner & Jeff Richards. The family will receive friends Friday, from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Church Memorials are suggested to the Oakland First United Methodist Church, or Capital Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68502. Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland is in charge of arrangements.
Jean was born to David S. and Eva G. (Frank) Servine in Lyons, Nebraska, on January 24, 1925. Jean and her older brother, David F. “Bud” Servine grew up in Oakland, Nebraska. Jean graduated from Oakland High School in 1943.
In 1947, Jean married her high school sweetheart, Charles Sanders of Oakland and they moved to the Sanders family farm in rural Oakland. They gave birth to two daughters, Mary and Pat and a son, David. In addition to helping run the family farm and raise her family, Jean spent her spare time volunteering for the West Side United Methodist Church Women’s Society; serving as a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader; serving as an officer for the Square Oaks Square Dance Club; and serving as an officer for the Oakland High School Band Parents. Jean loved cooking, dancing, singing, swimming, ceramics, playing piano, and had a strong love for all of her pets. Jean and Charles lived at their farm for 40 years before retiring and buying their dream house in West Point, Nebraska, where they lived together for another 24 years and were able to travel and enjoy their retirement.
Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Charles; parents, David and Eva, and brother, Bud.
She is survived by her children, Mary and Don Lanning of Lincoln, Pat and Doug Harris of Lenexa, KS, and David and Candi Sanders of Lincoln; grandchildren, Michael and Jamie Lanning of Kansas City, MO, Katie Lanning of Lincoln, Chloe Sanders of Lincoln and great grandson, Andrew Lanning of Kansas City, MO.
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February 17, 2017 Leave a comment
Jean E. Sanders, 92 of Wahoo, formerly of rural Oakland and West Point, NE, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at South Haven Living Center in Wahoo.
Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland.
February 13, 2017 Leave a comment
Sue Ellen McKenzie passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017, at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha.
Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland.
January 18, 2017 Leave a comment
Lorna H. Olson, 101 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland.
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December 21, 2016 Leave a comment
Lois Jean Engdahl, age 91, of Fremont, Nebraska passed away December 19, 2016 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont, Nebraska. Funeral services will be on Thursday, December 22, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at Elim Lutheran Church in rural Hooper, Nebraska with burial in the Swaburg Cemetery, rural Hooper, Nebraska. Visitation will be held on Wednesday 5-8 p.m., with family receiving friends 6-8 p.m., at Pelan Funeral Services Oakland. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service at the church. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland is in charge of arrangements.
Lois Jean Engdahl was born on Easter morning, April 12, 1925 to Kenneth H. and Florence (Peterson) Johnson, at their home in Uehling, Nebraska. She passed away December 19, 2016 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont, Nebraska, at the age of 91. Lois graduated from Uehling High School in 1942. She attended one year at Midland Lutheran College, and one year at Wayne State Teachers College.
On November 14, 1947, Lois and H. Robert Engdahl were united in marriage at the Elim Lutheran Church in Swaburg, where Lois was a lifetime member. To this union were born four children: Nancy, Bobbie, Bill and Karl. They raised their family on a farm east of Uehling.
Lois taught at Garden City School in the Fremont area. She was Sunday School Superintendent at Elim Lutheran Church for many years, sang in their choir and was a member of the church women’s group. She was a special ed para at Logan View for ten years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Uehling, holding many offices, including County President and District President. As a farmwife she belonged to the Craig Home Extension Club called Busy Mothers. She belonged to a pinochle card club for 60 years. She was an avid puzzler, enjoying both jigsaw and crossword. She truly loved spending her time watching all of the many activities and sporting events of her children and grandchildren, who lovingly called her “mom-mom”. Vacations were spent as family fishing outings in Minnesota.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Bill Engdahl; 2 grandchildren, Scott and Sara Gahan; great grandson, Koby Lunneborg; son-in-law, Dewaine Gahan; brother, Raymond Johnson.
She is survived by her children, Nancy (Gary) Beard of Uehling, Bobbie Gahan of Oakland, Karl (Kim) Engdahl of Fremont; grandchildren, Lisa (Jon) Peterson of Papillion, Brad (Megan) Beard of Elkhorn, Gregg (Jennifer) Gahan of Oakland, Betsy (Chuck) Bitker of Lincoln, NE, Joe (Brandy) Gahan of Wahoo, Brandon Engdahl of Fremont, Brooke (Matt) Lunneborg of Minneapolis, MN; great grandchildren, Lucas and Andrew Peterson, Sam, Beau and Max Beard, Elijah, Naomi and Hannah Gahan, Josiah and Titus Bitker, Jalen and Moxie Gahan, Mylo, Brynn and Rhys Lunneborg; brother, Norman (Sally) Johnson of Oakland; sister-in-law, Marilyn Johnson of Uehling.
Lois Engdahl
December 18, 2016 Leave a comment
Mava J. Johnson, 80 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Oakland Heights in Oakland.
Arrangements are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Oakland.
December 6, 2016 Leave a comment
Donald L. Johanson, age 86, of Oakland, Nebraska passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Colonial Haven in Beemer, Nebraska. Memorial services will be on Friday, December 9, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland. Burial will in the Oakland Cemetery. Memorial visitation will be held Thursday, December 8, 2016, from 5 until 7 p.m. with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. Memorials my be directed to the family for later designation. Pelan Funeral Service in Oakland in charge of arrangements.
Donald LeRoy Johanson was born on February 25, 1930 in Oakland, Nebraska to LeRoy and Lillian Viola (Johnson) Johanson. He passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Colonial Haven Nursing Home in Beemer, Nebraska at the age of 86 years, with his loving wife of 58 years by his side.
He attended rural Rock District #48 school and graduated from Oakland High School in 1948. After high school, Donald served in the United States Coast Guard from January 1951 to January 1954. While in the Coast Guard he was stationed in Alameda, California and then was assigned to Far Rockaway, New York. Upon his discharge from the service, he returned back home to Oakland and engaged in farming along with his father.
On July 27, 1958 he married Lura Belle Pronske at Immanuel Lutheran Church near rural Hooper, Nebraska. To this union three children were born, Scott, Lisa and Steve. Donald and Lura spent their entire married life on the family farm west of Oakland.
During his time engaged in farming, Donald served on many board of directors including the Pioneer and Oakland Cemetery, Rock School District #48, Burt County Weed Control and the Farmer’s Co-Op boards. He was a lifetime member of Oakland VFW Ryan Post #5543. Donald was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church and previously a member of the First Baptist Church in Oakland. Donald was also employed for 19 years by the Oakland Post Office as a rural relief mail carrier and he retired from that employment in April 2004.
Don didn’t have many hobbies, but he loved visiting with his coffee buddies at the local cafes. Most mornings you could find Don making the rounds at the local coffee shops and engaging in conversations with friends, neighbors and many times, complete strangers. He never missed an opportunity to visit with people and would always take the time to stop and talk. Don and Lura looked forward to annual trips to Minnesota to go fishing for a few days, a pastime they both enjoyed.
However, his favorite passion was simply being a farmer. Don had a deep love for the land and farming. He particularly enjoyed tending to his livestock and the farm never had a shortage of animals with cattle, hogs, sheep, ducks, geese, chickens, horses, dogs, and cats. Don was active with the local 4-H chapter, as his grandsons became involved in showing cattle and sheep. Family and relatives always enjoyed coming to the farm to feed and pet the animals, as they all had a name and were tame.
In 2006, Don retired from his love of farming and passed the reigns to his grandson. Don always joked that he never really retired because he was working harder now, as his grandson always had something for him to do. As Don grew older, his passion for farming changed to a passion for his family. His love for his family was evident by the countless smiles that brightened his face when people spoke of his family. Don was a lifelong resident of Oakland and was well known to many people. It would be difficult to find a friendlier, happy man. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Scott and Steve Johanson; brother-in-law, James Miller.
Donald is survived by his wife, Lura; daughter, Lisa Frederickson of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Tony (Melanie) Johanson of Oakland, Tyler (Jacque) Frederickson of Independence, MO, Stephanie (Chris) Meierant of Grover, MO, Clark Johanson and his fiancé Lindsey Comings of Lexington, NE and Lura E. Johanson of Grand Island, NE; great grandchildren, Landon and Jordan Meierant and Hayden Johanson. Also surviving is his sister, Donna Lee Miller of Oakland, CA.
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