Donald L. Johanson, 86, of Oakland NE

December 5, 2016 Leave a comment


Donald L. Johanson, 86 years, of Oakland, Nebraska passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Colonial Haven in Beemer, Nebraska.

MEMORIAL VISITAION

Thursday, Dec. 8th
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pelan Funeral Services Oakland310 South Charde Avenue
Oakland, NE 68045

Family receiving friends 5-7 pm.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Friday, Dec. 9th
10:30 AM
First Evangelical Lutheran Church201 North Davis Avenue
Oakland, Nebraska 68045

Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.

Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.

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Del Peterson Of Oakland NE

December 2, 2016 Leave a comment


Delbert “Del” Peterson, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Saturday, Dec. 10th
10:30 AM
First Evangelical Lutheran Church201 North Davis Avenue
Oakland, Nebraska 68045

Burial will be at a later date.

Memorials suggested to the Swedish Heritage Center.

Del Peterson

Del Peterson

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Shirley Ann Albin, 87, of Northfield MN Formerly of Oakland NE

December 2, 2016 Leave a comment


Shirley Ann Albin was born to Roy and Meta (Spath) Foster July 31, 1929. The youngest of four children, she and her family lived on a farm outside of Plainview, Nebraska. She passed away November 30, 2016 at the Northfield Retirement Center in Northfield, Minnesota, at the age of 87.

In 1950 she married Clifford Albin in Plainview, and a few years later, moved to Oakland, Nebraska. Cliff owned an excavating and lawn sprinkler business. Shirley received her Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching at Doane College in Blair, Nebraska; she taught grades K-8 in a rural, one-room school for thirteen years.

Cliff and Shirley had two children, Rick and Curt; six grandchildren, Emily, Jennifer, Rachel, Nick, Dru and Nate; four great grandchildren, Paige, Brooke, Hailey and Axel. Sadly, Clifford died in 1984. Shirley began working part-time at the Oakland City Hall; she traveled and worked with her sons in the auction business as a cashier and an official pitch game scorekeeper.

Shirley was an avid card player; she liked to cook, grow flowers and vacation with friends in Las Vegas. She was a very loyal member of First United Methodist Church in Oakland. She was involved in numerous church activities, teaching Sunday school and assisting the United Methodist Women’s group in preparing meals for special occasions.

In 2012 Shirley moved to Nye Square in Fremont, Nebraska. In 2014 she relocated to the Northfield Retirement Center, allowing her to be closer to family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Meta; husband, Clifford; two brothers, Floyd and Clyde; sister, Betty.

She is survived by her two sons, Rick (Connie) Albin of Northfield and Curt (Christy) Albin of North Richland Hills, TX; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren.

Shirley’s favorite bible verse was Psalm 121. This verse expresses the assurance of God’s protection day and night, coming and going.

VISITATION

Monday, Dec. 5th
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
First United Methodist Church, Oakland113 N. Oakland Avenue
Oakland, Nebraska 68045

FUNERAL SERVICE

Monday, Dec. 5th
10:30 AM
First United Methodist Church, Oakland113 N. Oakland Avenue
Oakland, Nebraska 68045

Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.

Memorials suggested to the First United Methodist Church.

Shirley Albin

Shirley Albin

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Delbert “Del” Peterson of Oakland NE

November 29, 2016 Leave a comment


Delbert “Del” Peterson, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland.

Memorial services pending with Pelan Funeral Services Oakland.

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Dale Oscar Johnson, 88, of Oakland NE

November 15, 2016 Leave a comment


Dale Oscar Johnson was born to Oscar and Frieda (Prawitz) Johnson in Oakland, Nebraska on September 24, 1928. He passed away November 13, 2016 at Premier Estates of Fremont in Fremont, Nebraska, at the age of 88 years.

Dale was raised in Oakland, and graduated from Oakland High School, where he was a star athlete in football, basketball and baseball.

He married Jeanette Carson on October 12, 1950. Together they raised four daughters; Kristie, Janelle, Marla and Lynnette. Dale and Jeanette were long-time members of First United Methodist Church in Oakland. They were active members of Golden Oaks Senior Center in Oakland.

Dale made his career as a linotype and printing press operator, working in Oakland, Lyons, West Point and Walthill for many years. Following his retirement, he was co-owner of Dime Store Days antique mall in Fremont until 2012.

Dale was an extraordinary gardener, perennially winning blue ribbons for his vegetables and flowers. It will be difficult to find a warmer, more genuine and friendly man, and he will be missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gene; sister, Betty and son-in-law, James Peterson.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jeanette; brother, James (Joanne) Johnson of Lyons; sister-in-law, Bonnie (Morris) Fleischman of Oakland; daughters, Kristie (Patrick) Peters of Crystal, MN, Janelle (Tom) VanScoy, Marla Peterson and Lynnette (Curt) Goracke all of Fremont; granddaughters, Heather (Bob) Batt, Brooke (Chris) Goracke, Haley (Tom) Fruen, Emily Perina, Celia (Jakob) Peters; grandsons, Jason (Darcy) Martin, Seth Perina, Andrew (Brittney) Perina, Spencer (Jodee) Goracke, Joseph Peters; eleven great grandchildren, Gabi, Josh, Devin, Ellis, Carter, Reese, Cain, James, Drew, Addison, Rayne, Mason; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Funeral Service is Thurs., Nov. 17th at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Oakland NE.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.

Memorial Contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association Nebraska, 11711 Arbor Street, Suite 110, Omaha NE 68144.

Dale Johnson

Dale Johnson

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Dale O. Johnson, 88, of Oakland NE

November 14, 2016 Leave a comment


Dale O. Johnson, 88 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Premier Estates in Fremont, Nebraska.

Funeral Service is pending at Pelan Funeral Services.

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Casey Leah Beltz, 35, of Oakland NE

November 14, 2016 Leave a comment


Casey Leah Beltz was born to Wesley Dean Beltz and Rebecca Sue (Jones) Beltz in Cambridge, Nebraska on December 17, 1980. She passed away at her home in Oakland, Nebraska on November 11, 2016, at the age of 35 years.

Casey started school in Cambridge. She attended several schools including Blair Elementary in Blair, Nebraska, country schools in Cozad and Gothenburg, Nebraska and Wakonda Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska. She began attending Oakland-Craig schools in the seventh grade, graduating from Oakland-Craig High School in 1999.

Casey’s greatest pride was being the mother of Piper Simone Beltz, age 9, and Garrison Lamone Woods, age 2. The three of them attended the Evangelical Free Church in Oakland, as a family.

Casey worked in retail clothing, becoming a manager at American Eagle Outfitters. Her caring and kindhearted personality drew her to healthcare. She earned an Associate’s Degree and became an LPN. She was employed at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy in Omaha, Nebraska, working in the Cadiac Monitoring and EKG Department.

Casey returned to Oakland in 2010. She adored her children and kept active with them. She was a wonderful, attentive and loving mother. She was an avid reader, a creative decorator and enjoyed drawing. She had a fun-loving personality. She was a hard worker, and was rightly proud of her accomplishments. She was a good friend to many, but a best friend to her mother, Becky. She was so loved, and will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kenneth and Mary Ellen (Johnson) Jones, Raymond and Mary Anne (Wagner) Beltz; step-grandparents, Joseph and Hazel (White) Bartley.

She is survived by her children, Piper and Garrison; father, Wesley D. Beltz of Norfolk, NE; step-father and mother, Tom and Becky (Jones/Beltz) Bartley of Oakland; brothers, Cole (Kristin) Beltz and Chase (Emilie) Beltz all of Omaha; step-brother, Kevin (Dionne) Bartley of Omaha; step-sister, Kimberly Bartley of Kearney, NE; nephews, Shane and Arlo; step-nephews Kain and Kael; step-niece, Ella; many friends who loved her dearly.

Visitation is Tues., Nov. 15th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

The Funeral Service is Wed., Nov. 16th at 11:00 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Oakland.

Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.

Memorials suggested to the family for later designation.

Casey Beltz

Casey Beltz

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Casey L. Beltz, 35, of Oakland NE

November 11, 2016 Leave a comment


Casey L. Beltz, 35 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away at her home on Friday, November 11, 2016.

Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Oakland.

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Merlin W. “Curly” Nelson, 92, of Oakland NE

November 11, 2016 Leave a comment


Merlin W. “Curly” Nelson was born to Gust William and Julia Augusta (Anderson) Nelson on January 1, 1924, in Oakland, Nebraska. He passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home, at the age of 92 years.

Curly graduated from Oakland High School in May, 1942 and served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. He drove a tank in the Philippines during World War II. Upon discharge, Curly worked in his Dad’s grocery business. He also drove ambulance and worked with Palmquist Funeral Home. He fell in love with the nurse who was riding in the ambulance while he was driving patients to Omaha, Sara Jane Weaver, and they married on January 7, 1951. Two daughters were born to this union, Marilee Sue and Julie Ann.

His dream of building a grocery store became a reality in 1961. In 1989, his daughter, Julie, bought the business when Curly retired. In 2006, Curly and Julie celebrated their 100th anniversary of their family business with a year-long celebration.

In 2013, Curly was named Swedish King at the Oakland Swedish Festival. Curly was a member of First Covenant Church, now used as the Swedish Heritage Center. Upon its closing in 1985, he moved his membership to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Curly is survived by his daughters, Marilee (Jim) Groth and Julie (Terry) Johnson of Oakland. He has four grandchildren, Elisabeth (Chad) Linder and Dillon (Kelli) Johnson of Oakland, Tyler Groth of Lincoln, and Emilee Groth of Omaha. He has six great- grandchildren, Zoe, Mia and Gabi Linder and Ava, Landon and Scarlett Johnson of Oakland. His special friend, Arlene Carper of Oakland, has been his companion for over 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Sara Jane in 1986.

Memorial Visitation will be Mon., Nov. 14th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. Family will be receiving friends during this time.

Memorial Service will be Tues., Nov. 15th at 10:30 a.m. at the Swedish Heritage Center. Burial is at the Oakland Cemetery with Military Honors.

Memorials suggested to the Swedish Heritage Center, P.O. Box 146, Oakland NE 68045.

Merlin "Curly" Nelson

Merlin “Curly” Nelson

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Margaret Moderow, 85, of Oakland NE

October 24, 2016 Leave a comment


Margaret Moderow, 85 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Oakland Heights in Oakland.

Visitation is Tues., Oct. 25th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. Family will be receiving friends. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

The Funeral Service will be held Wed., Oct. 26th at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Oakland.

Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.

Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.

Margaret Moderow

Margaret Moderow

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