Durwood Kent Bunderson, 84, of Oakland NE

June 7, 2016 Leave a comment


Durwood Kent Bunderson was born on March 15, 1932 in rural Burt County, Nebraska to Oscar and Dorlene (Lester) Bunderson. Kent passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland, NE.

Kent spent most of his life serving his friends, family and community in Burt County. Kent worked for Northwestern Bell for nearly 33 years as a union employee and installed the first dialed telephone in Fremont, NE.

Upon his retirement from Northwestern Bell, Kent and Myra (Gatzemeyer) enjoyed traveling and fishing. For many years they wintered in Florida.

Often Kent’s catches were the main course of numerous fish fries he cooked and served his family and friends.

He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was a loyal, honest and hardworking man who treasured his friends and family.

Kent was loved and will be missed by many.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three siblings: Lester, Jim and Jeanne.

Kent is survived by his wife, of 43 years, Myra of Oakland; five children: Janet (Lee) Bunderson of Camdenton, MO, Kathy (Jo) Peterson of Omaha, NE, William (Eric) Bunderson of Omaha, Sandra Hille Weisman of Columbia, MO, Larry Hille of Fremont, NE; 12 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.

Visitation is Tues., June 7th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland with family receiving friends.

The Funeral Service is Wed., June 8th at 10:30 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.

Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial is in the Craig Cemetery.

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

Kent Bunderson

Kent Bunderson

 

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Millicent J. Troupe, 93, of Oakland NE

May 21, 2016 1 Comment


Millicent J. Troupe, 93 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at Oakland Heights in Oakland.

Millicent Joan Troupe was born April 3, 1923 in Oakland, Nebraska to Clyde C. and Edna (Neff) Neumann. Millicent passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland at the age of 93 years, 1 month and 13 days.

Millicent’s roots in Oakland were deep, as her grandfather’s family (her father was 6 months old) came to Oakland from Illinois in 1881 – thus her love of Oakland history. Millicent had finished her goal in life by completing her 200 page book of “Oakland History Revisited”. Even with her failing eyesight, she was pleased to finish this gift to Oakland, and donate the proceeds to the Sesquicentennial in 2018.

Millicent attended Oakland Public Schools and graduated from Oakland High School, Class of 1940. Although Millicent wanted to go to business school in Omaha, her father wanted her to stay home. She worked at the Oakland Public Library and typed War Bonds at the Farmers & Merchants Bank. In 1941 Millicent enrolled at Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. She was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, an honorary society recognizing academic excellence for freshmen.

In January 1943, Millicent met Charles W. “Windy” Troupe, who was training to become a fighter pilot in the Navy Air Corp V-5 program at Doane College in Crete. Windy said he had found a girl “who would wait for him”. Windy changed to the Army Air Corp and he was shipped out for training in Pasco, Washington. On September 6, 1943, Windy passed through Oakland to meet Millicent’s parents and ask Millicent to marry him. Millicent said “yes”. Corresponding only by letter, they did not see each other until December 1944. Windy had received his wings. Millicent and Windy were married December 28, 1944 at Dundee Presbyterian Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Windy and Millicent were married for 60 years, until Windy’s death in 2005. The Troupes have three sons; Jeff, Phil and Roger.

After WWII, Millicent and Windy returned to Oakland. Millicent was a wonderful mother and homemaker. Millicent served on the Oakland School Board from 1954 to 1960. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. Millicent was a longtime member of Chapter EL, P.E.O., serving many offices. Millicent was given the AK-SAR-BEN Good Neighbor Award in 1986 for her decades of reading her weekly story hour to the residents of Oakland Heights Nursing Home and taking them on trips, reading a story hour to children at the library, and for her thousands of hours researching, compiling and saving the history of Oakland. Millicent instilled in her children the importance of correct writing and spelling, knowledge in travel, the love of all humanities, letters and current events (which she cut out of newspapers, underlined and sent to her children and grandchildren often).

Millicent was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Windy; brother, Chase Neumann and wife Jean; brothers-in-law, Earl Holle, Ralph Troupe and wife Peggy.

Millicent is survived by her three sons, Jeff (Judy) Troupe of Oakland, Phil (Pam) Troupe of Adams, NE, Roger (Betty) Troupe of Fremont, NE; eight grandchildren, Jill (Ryan) Flessing of Lawrence, KS, JoAnna (Aaron) Going of Oakland, Melissa Zahourek of Lincoln, NE, Meagan (Greg) Gates of Lincoln, Mark (Katie) Troupe of Lincoln, Matthew (Grace) Troupe of Lincoln, Ana (Josh) Harms of Blair, NE, Sara Troupe of Fremont; 11 great grandchildren.

Memorial Service:
Fri., May 27th at 11:00 AM
First United Metodist Church, Oakland
113 N. Oakland Avenue, Oakland, Nebraska 68045

Private Family Burial at the Oakland Cemetery.

Memorial Contribution:
Friends of Oakland Foundation to be used for Education and the Oakland Public Library.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Millicent Troupe

Millicent Troupe

 

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Rodney K. Nelson, 83, of Sidney NE

May 19, 2016 Leave a comment


Rodney K. Nelson, age 83 of Sidney, NE and longtime Oakland, NE resident, passed away at his home Thursday morning, October 1, 2015.
Rodney Keith Nelson, the youngest of five children born to David Edgar and Gerda Cecelia (Norgren) Nelson, was born on May 17, 1932 at Oakland, NE. He attended the Oakland Public Schools and graduated with the Oakland High School Class of 1950. On November 2, 1952 Rodney was united in marriage to Mable Irene Larson at the Elim Lutheran Church at Swaburg, NE. He was employed at Ray Traub Feeds and later at Jerry Wallerstedt Feeds and the Farmer’s Coop Elevator. In 1972 Rodney purchased Nelson Hardware, running the business until selling it in 1994. Rodney and Mable moved to Sidney in 2001 to be closer to family.
Rodney was a current member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and a former active member of First Lutheran Church in Oakland. While in his youth he was active in 4-H and enjoyed showing his cattle. While a businessman in Oakland, Rodney was active in the Lions Club, the Oakland Chamber of Commerce, attended Nebraska Football games and enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include his wife: Mable of Sidney; (3) daughters: Barbara Ernest and husband Greg of Dalton, Beverly Rabe and husband Gregg of Gurley and Brenda Spencer and husband David of Yankton, SD; (9) grandchildren: Karlene Dudley and husband Jacob of Ft. Leavenworth, KS, Regina Barthel and husband Joerg of Frankfurt, Germany, Randi Cleveland and husband Cody of Norfolk, NE, Dana Rabe of Dublin, Ireland, Margaret Kaltsulas and husband Neil of Yankton, SD, Mitchell Ernest and fiancee’ Courtney Bremer of Dalton, Kegan Rabe and wife Sawyer of Keystone, NE, Erik Spencer and girlfriend Brittany Davis of Yankton, and Adam Spencer of Yankton; (3) great-grandchildren: Norah and Ben Dudley and Logan Cleveland; (3) sisters-in-law: Mary Johnson and husband Emery of Fremont, NE, Marjorie Davis of Fremont and Donna Larson of Uehling, NE; (1) brother-in-law: Richard Larson of Uehling and numerous extended family members and friends.
Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, (2) brothers: Clifford Nelson and wife Vivian and Roland Nelson and wife Kathryn, (2) sisters: Mildred Woerman and husband Elray and Lillian Peterson, (3) brothers-in-law: Harry Larson and wife Jean, Gerald Larson and Robert Davis, (1) sister-in-law: Vernell Larson and numerous extended family members.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sat., May 21st at 1:00 p.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland NE.

Burial is in the Argo Cemetery, rural Uehling.

Memorials are suggested to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Argo Cemetery.

Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Rodney Nelson

Rodney Nelson

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Millicent J. Troupe, 93, of Oakland NE

May 18, 2016 Leave a comment


Millicent J. Troupe, 93 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at Oakland Heights in Oakland.

MEMORIAL SERVICE is pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

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Donald J. Andersen, 81, of Fremont NE Formerly of Rural Uehling NE

May 3, 2016 Leave a comment


Donald J. Andersen was born to Jens and Irene (Mack) Andersen March 19, 1935 on the family farm west of Oakland, Nebraska. He passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont, Nebraska, at the age of 81 years.

Don attended Palmquist Country School, District #33. He moved with his family, to a farm they purchased east of Uehling, in 1943. There, he attended Meyer Country School District #67. He graduated from Uehling High School in 1953. After graduation, he continued to farm with his father. In 1957, he joined the Army Reserves, and was honorably discharged in 1963.

On February 26, 1961, he married Patsy Brokaw at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland. They lived on a farm east of Uehling, where they raised their family. Through the years, Don worked at various places to supplement their farm income. In June 1981, he was hired as head of maintenance at Logan View Jr./Sr. High School. He eventually quit farming, and continued his job at Logan View, retiring in 2000. The couple moved to Fremont, where Patsy was employed, in 1998.

He was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland, where he was confirmed on June 5, 1949.

Don enjoyed his family, and always looked forward to the occasions when the family would get together for birthdays, holidays or cookouts in the summer. He enjoyed camping trips the family took together as the children were raised. Don liked to fish, and relished the fishing trips he was able to take to Canada with his sons and grandsons. He also enjoyed when the grandchildren came to stay for visits, as they were growing up.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Mary Andersen; parents-in-law, Charles and Ethel Brokaw.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy; sons, Kevin Andersen of Fremont, Kelly Andersen of Omaha, NE, Kent (Brenda) Andersen of Oakland, Kris Andersen of San Diego, CA; five grandchildren, Drew Andersen of Savannah, GA, Alexandra (Kelvin) Brooks of Omaha, Kaleb (Luryn) Andersen of Oakland, Max (Paige) Andersen of St. George, KS, William Andersen of Oakland; twin great granddaughters, Elsie and Scarlett Brooks of Omaha; great grandson, Emersen Donald Andersen of Oakland; nieces and nephews.

Memorial Visitaion

Fri., May 6th from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pelan Funeral Services Oakland
310 South Charde Avenue, Oakland, NE 68045

Family will be receiving friends from 5-7 pm.

Memorial Service

Sat., May 7th at 1:00 PM
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
201 North Davis Avenue, Oakland, Nebraska 68045

Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.

Memorials suggested to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Uehling Auditorium.

Donald Andersen

Donald Andersen

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Shirley Erickson, 83, of Oakland NE

April 14, 2016 Leave a comment


Shirley Ann Erickson was born April 3, 1933 to David and Martha (Swenson) Landholm on the family farm southwest of Oakland, Nebraska. She was the youngest of eleven children. She passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland, at the age of 83.

Shirley graduated from Oakland High School in 1950 and married Leonard Earl Erickson May 26, 1951. Born to this union were three children; Cynthia Colleen, Barry Allen and Kathleen Kay.

Gardening, raising African Violets, making jewelry and working jigsaw puzzles were activities she enjoyed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; mother and father-in-law; eight brothers; one sister; one granddaughter.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 65 years, Leonard; three children, Cynthia (Richard) Schinstock of Fremont, NE, Barry Erickson and special friend Adelia of Longmont, CO, Kathy Carson of Fremont; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren, one sister.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Sun., April 17th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. The family will be receiving friends during this time

A Private Family Memorial service will be held.

Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.

Memorials suggested to the Oakland VFW Auxiliary.

Shirley Erickson

Shirley Erickson

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Shirley A. Erickson, 83, of Oakland NE

April 10, 2016 Leave a comment


Shirley A. Erickson, 83 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Oakland Heights in Oakland.

Memorial Services are pending.

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Iva Darlene (Morgan) Anderson, 89, of Oakland NE

March 27, 2016 Leave a comment


Iva Darlene (Morgan) Anderson was born to Floyd “Jack” Morgan and Eva E. (Newill) Morgan on August, 22, 1926 on a farm east of Lyons, Nebraska. She passed away on March 24, 2016 at the Oakland Memorial Hospital.

Iva grew up on a farm east of Rosalie the third from the oldest of 11 siblings. She received her early education at McCauley School, a country school located just east of the Morgan farm. In 1944 she graduated from Rosalie High School.

On April 17, 1946, Iva married Raymond L. Anderson at the Dodge County Courthouse in Fremont. They lived their entire married lives in Oakland, Nebraska where they raised five children.

Iva worked at the Johnson’s, Hilltop, Crest and Royal Cafes in Oakland for several years before purchasing the Hilltop Cafe in 1967 and becoming her own boss at age 40. For the first 9 years, the cafe was open from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week with Iva working two shifts per day. Known for serving huge portions, her specialties included homemade fried chicken, hot beef sandwiches, chicken fried steaks, hash browns, pies and French fries with gravy on top (a favorite of the local high school students).

After going to work each day at 4:00 a.m. for nearly 25 years, Iva sold the cafe in 1992. Bored with retirement, she cooked at the Oakland Golf Club until officially retiring to enjoy more time with her family.

Iva enjoyed watching all types of sports- especially when her sons were playing or coaching. Iva will be remembered for working hard, speaking her mind and being fiercely proud and protective of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray, in 1983; sister, Dorothy Shamburg; and two brothers, Rex and Jim Morgan.

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Roger Enstrom of Fremont; four sons and daughters-in-law: Doug and Sandi Anderson of Omaha, Mick and Kathy Anderson of Wahoo, Kevin and Dawn Anderson of Craig, and Paul and Anna Anderson of Oakland; 13 grandchildren: Kristin (Chuck) Lewis, Jennifer (Duane) Bartelt, Justin Anderson, Amy (Tim) Kindschuh, Andrea (Rich) Alexander, Alexandria Anderson, Anna Enstrom, Lisa (Matt) Glathar, Rachel Enstrom and fiancée, Dylan Howe, Holly Perez, Brooke (Clint) Peterson, Andrew Anderson and Alex (Stephanie) Anderson; 14 great grandchildren: Ryan, Spencer, Grant and Chase Lewis; Carson and Ava Bartelt; William and Lucy Glathar; Devon Anderson, Chloe and Bowen Perez; Paisley, Hadley and Eli Peterson; sisters: Verna Vogt of Livermore, CA, Jean Thomas of Oakland, Elva Barnett of Pocahontas, IA; brothers, Ralph Morgan of Nevada, IA, Max Morgan of Walthill, NE, Jackie Morgan of Onawa, IA and Jary Morgan of Omaha.

Visitation is Mon., March 28th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland.Family will be receiving friends during this time.

A Celebration of Life will be held Tues., March 29th at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Covenant Church in rural Oakland.

A private family burial will be held at the Oakland Cemetery.

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

Iva Anderson

Iva Anderson

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Iva D. Anderson, 89, of Oakland NE

March 24, 2016 Leave a comment


Iva D. Anderson, 89 years, of Oakland, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Oakland Mercy Hospital.

Funeral services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Oakland.

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Mavis A. Jensen, 81, of Oakland NE

March 24, 2016 Leave a comment


Mavis A. Jensen, 81 years, of Oakland, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home.

A Memorial Visitation will be held Sat., April 2nd from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. A private family service will be held.

Mavis Jensen

Mavis Jensen

 

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