Walter “Eddie” Roder, 71, of Fremont NE

March 1, 2016 Leave a comment


Walter “Eddie” Roder was born February 17, 1945 to Herman and Dealia (Breakey) Roder in Madison, South Dakota. He passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Fremont Health Medical Center in Fremont, Nebraska, at the age of 71.

Eddie attended several different schools, graduating from Ypsilanti High School in North Dakota. He served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1966. After the Army, Walter worked for Nielsen Rating in Lincoln and Omaha Nebraska for 35-40 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; two sisters; two nieces.

He is survived by his brother, Carl Roder of Moorhead, MN; sisters, Nora Moe and Ramona Jimison of Spring Green, WI, Rita Laux of Granite Falls, MN; 27 nieces and nephews and extended families.

Visitation will be held Fri., March 4th from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah.

The Funeral Service is Fri., March 4th at 2:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah.

Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.

Walter Roder

Walter Roder

 

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William N. Smith, 90, of Tekamah NE

February 18, 2016 Leave a comment


William N. Smith was born to Cecil and Bessie (Powers) Smith September 4, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. He passed away February 15, 2015, at home, after a short illness.

Bill graduated from Omaha Technical High School in 1943.

On May 27, 1944 Bill was married to Bonnie Olson in Stuttgart, Arkansas. They lived most of their lives in Omaha, where he had a brake and clutch wholesale business. In 1996 they moved to Tekamah, Nebraska, where Bill lived until his death.

Bill served in World War II and was a member of the Omaha VFW and American Legion. He was also an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah until his failing health prevented his participation.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; seven sisters.

Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Bonnie; son, Bill (Carol) Smith of Sandy, OR; daughters, Barb (Bill) Patterson of Tekamah, Patti (Steve) Fitch of Elkhorn, NE; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren.

The Memorial Service will be held on Thurs., Feb. 18th at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah or the Tekamah Fire and Rescue.

William Smith

William Smith

 

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Philip W. McVeigh, 81, of Tekamah NE

February 17, 2016 Leave a comment


Philip W. McVeigh, 81 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Community in Blair, NE.

FUNERAL SERVICE is pending with Pelan Funeral Services

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William N. Smith, 90 of Tekamah NE

February 17, 2016 Leave a comment


William N. Smith, 90 years, of Tekamah, NE, formerly of Omaha, NE, passed away February 15, 2016 at his home in Tekamah. William was a World War II Veteran.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thurs., Feb. 18th at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah or the Tekamah Fire and Rescue.

Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

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Edith Mae (Day) Appleton, 91, of Tekamah NE

February 12, 2016 Leave a comment


Edith Mae (Day) Appleton, age 91 of Tekamah passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at her home in Tekamah.   Funeral Service will be held  Friday, February 12, 2016, 11 am, at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah with Rev. Duncan Nichol officiating.   Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 8 pm with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 pm at Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service.   Burial will be in  Lyons Cemetery, Lyons, Nebraska.   Memorials to the family for designation at a later time.

Edith was born March 16, 1924 to George and Mable (Rose) Day in rural Walthill, Nebraska. Edith was baptized June 14, 1981 by Rev. Millett. She attended a rural country school through the eighth grade, and then attended the Walthill Public School through her freshman year.

On October 24, 1940 she married David Appleton. They lived most of their lives in the Walthill and Winnebago area, and later in the Tekamah area, where Dave worked for Hundal Farms for many years. Dave passed away May 21, 1990. Edith was a member of the VFW and Tekamah Saddle Club for many years. Edith had many friends and she loved to dance; she loved her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dave; brothers Roy Day, Raymond Day; sisters, Margaret Johnson, Marie Brietbarth.

She is survived by her sisters, Joyce Maryott of South Sioux City, NE, Geraldine (Lloyd) Stansberry of Walthill, NE; many nieces and nephews; a special thank you to Betty Deemer and family for all the loving care and kindness.

Edith Appleton

Edith Appleton

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Virginia “Ginny” Mae Dorn, 85, of Tekamah NE

February 12, 2016 Leave a comment


Virginia “Ginny” Mae Dorn was born on June 10, 1930 to Lewis and Violet (Moore) Dorn, on a farm northeast of Craig, Nebraska. She passed away February 10, 2016 at the Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland, Nebraska at the age of 85.

When she was a young child, she moved with her family to Tekamah, Nebraska. She started to attend the United Methodist Church at the age of 4.

Virginia graduated from Tekamah high school in 1947. She continued her education at Dana College, receiving her teaching certificate, and taught country school east of Tekamah.

On March 29, 1950, she was united in marriage to Raymond Howard Simpson at the Methodist Church in Tekamah. They began their lives together on a farm northwest of Tekamah in the Silver Creek Township. In 1958 they moved to a farm near Bertha, Nebraska.

Virginia was active in her rural community. She was a 20-year leader of the Farmer’s Daughters 4-H Club. She was an elder and Sunday school teacher for Divide Center Presbyterian Church; and was active in her Silver Creek Extension Club for 57 years. Virginia donated time and energy to the Burt County Museum in Tekamah and was also active in planning her Tekamah High School class reunions. Ray and Virginia enjoyed their grandchildren’s many sporting events and were 40 year College World Series visitors. She loved her flowers and gardening. The Tekamah Garden Club enjoyed many visits to her beautiful gardens. Virginia enjoyed planning and hosting many family reunions. One of her greatest joys was helping care for her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She enjoyed music, which included the clarinet in the high school band, and loved to play the piano. She also enjoyed sewing for her family, making everything from wedding dresses to quilts.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Margaret (Ray) Hansen, Jean (Lowell) Thompson, Elaine (Lloyd) Warren, infant baby sister; brothers, Bud (Amy) Dorn, Bill Dorn, George (Rene) Dorn, John (JoAnn) Dorn; son-in-law, Terry Backer.

Survivors include her husband Raymond Simpson of rural Tekamah; children, Susan (David) LeGrand of Nebraska City, NE, Ann Simpson of Oakland, NE, Peggy (Jack) Hobbie of Nebraska City, Phil (June) Simpson of rural Tekamah; sister, Violet (J.D) Little of Marshfield, MO; sister-in-law, Wanda (Bill) Dorn of California; 13 Grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Service will be held Sat., Feb. 13th at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church.

Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.

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Virginia Mae Simpson, 85, of Tekamah NE

February 10, 2016 Leave a comment


Virginia Mae Simpson, 85 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Oakland Heights in Oakland, Nebraska.
The Funeral Service is Sat., Feb. 13th at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah at 2:00 p.m.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later time.

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Edith Appleton, 91, of Tekamah NE

February 10, 2016 Leave a comment


Edith Mae (Day) Appleton, 91 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at her home in Tekamah.

Visitation will be Thurs., Feb 11th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. Family will be receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

The Funeral Service will be Fri., Feb. 12th at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial is in the Lyons Cemetery.

Edith Appleton

Edith Appleton

 

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Janet L. Hawkins, 82, of Tekamah NE

February 10, 2016 Leave a comment


Janet L. Hawkins, 82 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, died peacefully at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah on Sunday, February 7, 2016.

Janet was born September 28, 1933, in Tekamah to Thomas and Pauline (Lewis) McNear. She attended country school and graduated from Tekamah High School in 1951.

March 22, 1951, she was united in marriage to Gerald D. Hawkins in Omaha, Nebraska. They lived in Tekamah all their married life. A devoted wife and mother, she worked with Gerd at the Pump Shop from the time they purchased it in 1964 until selling it to his sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Leo Oligmueller in 1997.

Retirement was spent doing all of her favorite things, gardening, fishing, playing cards, traveling to Texas in the winter, and even taking up the game of golf. Although it was considered “Grandpa’s garden”, Janet was always at his side, and every year had a plentiful harvest of canned tomatoes and her famous tomato juice. The river became a favorite meeting place for friends and family, especially the grandkids. Janet was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Tekamah.

Preceding her in death were her husband; parents; grandson, Brian Weatherly.

Survivors include her four children, Scott (Cheryl) Hawkins of Kearney, NE, Perky (Denny) Weatherly of Tekamah, Linda (Monty) Dorn of Sacramento, CA, Shelli (Troy) Sims of Omaha; grandchildren, Paula (Tracy) Denton, Brad (Becky) Hawkins, Jodi (Kevin) Rogert, Julie (Rob) Caldwell, Josh (Pablo Serrano) Hawkins, Kellie (Will) Paschall, Kaitlin (Dean) McCann, Jennifer (Ryan) Elderkin, Nate (Tawnya) Dorn, Zack (Amber) Dorn and Dallas Sims; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Kay (Jim) Erwin of Blair, NE; brother, Lew (LaDonna) McNear of Tekamah; the Hawkins family; many nieces and nephews; the wonderful family at Golden Living Center.

The Memorial Service will be held Mon., Feb. 22nd at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah NE at 10:30 a.m.

Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.

Janet Hawkins

Janet Hawkins

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Janet L. Hawkins, 82, of Tekamah NE

February 9, 2016 Leave a comment


Janet L. Hawkins, 82 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah.
The Memorial Service will be held on Mon., Feb. 22nd at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah, NE.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery in Tekamah NE.
Janet Hawkins

Janet Hawkins

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