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November 28, 2016 Leave a comment
Patricia J. Grieves, 81 years, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016, at her home in Omaha, Nebraska.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.
Tekamah, Nebraska 68061
November 28, 2016 Leave a comment
Arija Young, 67 years, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at her home in Tekamah, Nebraska.
Family will receive friends 5-7 pm.
Arija Young
November 18, 2016 Leave a comment
Warren W. Tiedtke, age 92, of Tekamah, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in Tekamah, Nebraska. Memorial service will be on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Pilger Cemetery, Pilger, Nebraska. Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, from 5-7 p.m. with family receiving friends and a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. all at Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah. Memorials to be directed to the family for later designation. Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah in charge of arrangements.
Warren Wallace Tiedtke was born April 22, 1924 to Otto and Anna (Tritten) Tiedtke in Pilger, Nebraska. Warren graduated from Pilger High School in 1943 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served aboard a PC Craft, doing convoy escort, in the north Atlantic during WWII. After his discharge in 1946, he returned home and began working in the auto repair trades.
He married Dorothy Vraspir September 13, 1947. Warren and Dorothy were the parents of three children; Dee Anna, Steven and Michael. Warren was a self-employed auto body repairman in West Point, Nebraska and Tekamah. Warren sold his shop in Tekamah to Larry Zessin, who became one of Warren’s closest friends; the two spent many hours together fishing in Nebraska and South Dakota. After selling his body shop, he worked as an insurance appraiser until retirement.
Warren loved the outdoors; he particularly enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He generously shared his abundant vegetable produce, fish and game with family, friends and neighbors. He was very active in the Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; son, Steven; parents; five brothers; five sisters; special friend, Bonnie Hunt.
Warren will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially his family. He is survived by his daughter, Dee (Vaughn) McBride of Osage City, KS; son, Michael (Cynthia) Tiedtke of Rochester, MN; four grandsons, Devon McBride and friend Amanda Ring, Darren McBride and friend Victoria Dixon, Steven (Katie) Tiedtke, Nathan (Cassie) Tiedtke; two step-grandchildren, Jason Herrmann and Jessica Hendricks; three great granddaughters, Brynlee, Samantha and Evalyn; one step-great grandson, Jacob Hendricks; sister, Shirley Graber of McCook, NE; sister-in-law, Joan Tiedtke of Pilger.
Warren Tiedtke
October 18, 2016 Leave a comment
Phillip W. Hennig, 59 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska.
Memorial Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah.
September 16, 2016 Leave a comment
Charlotte (Pauley) Hansen was born November 9, 1955 to Charles and Cleo (Carroll) Pauley in Carroll, Iowa. She passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha, Nebraska.
Charlotte loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending evenings on her beloved front porch. She relished time with her friends and family. Charlotte was an extremely hard worker, showing great care for both her patients and colleagues, at the Golden Living Center of Tekamah.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Leonard Pauley; grandson, Brayden Tracy.
She is survived by her husband, Kent Hansen; children: Kristen Hansen, Tracy Airhart, Jennie Strong, Nick Airhart; sister, Jennie Belz; brothers, Michael Pauley, Mark Pauley.
She will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Service will be held Thurs., Sept. 22nd at 1:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah NE.
Memorials suggested to the family for future designation.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Charlotte Hansen
September 12, 2016 Leave a comment
Mary Ann (Blackwell) Method was born May 26, 1918 to Jesse and Clara (Kroehler) Blackwell in Omaha, Nebraska. She passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska, at the age of 98 years.
Mary Ann graduated from North High School, in Omaha, in 1936. In high school, she was the girls’ ping-pong champion. She attended business school, and prior to marriage, worked for Guaranteed Mutual.
Mary Ann married George William Method November 28, 1943. They lived on a farm in Burt County, in the Quinnebaugh Township, all their married life. Mary Ann, a city girl, adjusted quickly to being a farmer’s wife. To this union, five children were born; Barbara, Eileen, Linda, Marilee and Bill. Following the death of her husband on January 26, 1980, she remained on the farm, while her son farmed. In 1986 she moved to Tekamah, Nebraska.
She was an active member of the Riverside Baptist Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher, pianist and secretary. She was a 50 year Eastern Star member, having served as Worthy Matron in Decatur, Nebraska. She was active in the Extension Club. She served on the Board of the Chatt Senior Center. She loved everyone and enjoyed her grandchildren, dancing, reading and playing cards.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; grandchildren, Janelle and Derek Curtis.
She is survived by her children, Barbara (David) Anderson of Watsonville, CA, Eileen (Jerry) Klindt of Anthon, IA, Linda (Richard) Curtis of Chittenango, NY, Marilee (Russell) Jensen of Omaha, Bill (Laurel) Method of Decatur; grandchildren, Angela (Rodrigo) Enriquez of San Francisco, CA, Kurt Anderson of Santa Cruz, CA, Lisa (Scott) Dulitz of Shawnee, KS, Jason (Nichole) Klindt of Kansas City, MO, Ryan (Andrea) Curtis of Syracuse, NY, Kimberly (Greg) Palmer of Omaha, Lori (Joe) Felstow of Omaha, Jessica (Drew) Iverson of Huron, SD, Andrew Method of Raleigh, NC, Derek Method of Decatur; sister, Donna Beth Head of San Marcos, CA; eight great grandchildren and one on the way.
Visitation will be Thurs., Sept. 15th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. Family will be receiving friends during this time with Eastern Star Service at 7:00 p.m.
The Funeral Service is Fri., Sept. 16th at 10:30 a.m. at Riverside Baptist Church.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Mary Ann Method
September 12, 2016 Leave a comment
Leo M. Johnson was born December 5, 1950 in Oakland to Karl G. and Anna H. Johnson. He passed away Friday September 9, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Omaha, after a long struggle with diabetes and kidney failure.
Leo lived on family farms west of Tekamah, near what is now Summit Lake. He attended country school, later entering Craig High School, graduating in 1970 from Oakland-Craig.
Leo and Mary E. Smith of Craig were married in 1972. They were later divorced, but remained good friends. Two children were born to this marriage, Tony of Blair and Abby of Council Bluffs, IA.
Leo was a diehard farmer who enjoyed working his land, remodeling his house and living in the country. He also operated several businesses – a small dairy operation, a vegetable co-op and an air conditioning repair service. Leo was truly a “jack-of-all-trades.” One of his greatest pleasures was sharing whatever he had with his friends and family. This included home grown vegetables, his latest recipe and his time when anyone needed help.
Health was always a problem for Leo. He was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes as the age of 6 and struggled with controlling the disease throughout his life. Eventually, it took its toll on his body. His eyesight deteriorated, muscles weakened due to nerve damage and finally his kidneys failed. At age 37, his name was put on a list to receive a transplant. Until a donor organ became available, he performed home dialysis which allowed him to continue to live a normal life. Two years later, on September 7, 1989, he became the 5th recipient of a kidney/pancreas transplant at the University of Nebraska. This gift was a success for almost 25 years. He was no longer diabetic and had a functioning kidney, but continued to deal with the damage done to his body by the disease.
Leo was very thankful for this gift and proud to have been part of this groundbreaking program. He referred to himself as one of the “guinea pigs” of the first 5.
Preceding Leo in death are his parents; sister, Molly Charling; and nephews: Kurtis Charling and Jed Johnson.
He is survived by his 2 children, Tony of Blair, NE, Abby (Eric) Schnackel of Council Bluffs, IA; grandchildren: Elliana and Liam, of Council Bluffs, IA; one brother, Jerry (Adele) Johnson of Luverne, MN; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation is Wed., Sept. 14th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. Family will be receiving friends during this time.
The Funeral Service is Wed., Sept. 14th at 7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah.
Burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Juvenile Diabetes Association. Also please consider organ donation as the ultimate gift.
Leo Johnson
September 12, 2016 Leave a comment
Robert Patrick Tobin was born November 27, 1929 to John and Helen (Woods) Tobin on a homestead east of Tekamah, Nebraska, where he resided until his death. He passed away September 9, 2016 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska, at the age of 86 years.
On April 10, 1950, he was united in marriage to Mary Lou “Sally” Miller, his high school sweetheart. To this union, five children were born; Tim, Cathy, Robert, Patrick, and Mark. Upon Mary Lou’s passing in 1996, Bob married Helen Jane “HJ” Cramer.
Bob graduated from Tekamah High School, and attended college at the University of Nebraska, where he excelled in track and was a record holder for many years. He also attended and graduated from Iowa State University. Except for a short stint in the military, Bob was involved in farming his entire life.
Bob was a lifelong member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Tekamah and served on the Tekamah Cemetery Board for many years. He also enjoyed fishing in the Carp City Open with his son, Mark and grandson, Ron. He retired from active farming in 1992, but was a great help to his son, Pat on the farm until his death. He also enjoyed gardening, reading (especially western books) and spending time with his children and grandchildren at various parties and holiday gatherings.
Loved ones preceding him in death were his parents, John and Helen; wives, Sally and HJ; sister, Jean Hundahl; brother-in-law, William “Bill” Siggins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, William “Bill” (Bernice) Breckenridge, Robin (Leona “Bunny”) Loerch; daughter, Cathy Tobin; grandson, Brian Tobin.
He is survived by his brothers, John (Fran), Dave (Mary Ellen); sister, Barbara Siggins; sons, Tim (Linda), Pat (Susie), Robert (Cheryl), Mark (Jennifer); extended family, Cindy (Ron) Spiker, Kenny Joe Uehling, and Leah (Randy) Kirchner; 13 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren.
A Memorial Visitation will be held Sun., Sept. 18th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Tekamah with family receiving friends during this time. A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Mon., Sept. 19th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Tekamah.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Building Fund or donor’s choice.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Tobin
September 10, 2016 Leave a comment
Robert P. Tobin, 86 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.
Memorial Service is pending with Pelan Funeral Services.
September 3, 2016 Leave a comment
Verlin Charles “Bud” King was born to Joseph and Esther (Moffitt) King July 17, 1932 on the family farm in the Quinnebaugh township of Burt County, Nebraska. He passed away August 30, 2016 in St. Charles, Illinois after a long and happy life, at the age of 84 years.
Bud graduated from Tekamah High School in 1950. While serving his country, in the Army, he received the National Defense and the Good Conduct Medals.
On May 26, 1962 he married his best friend Mary Bowen in the Tekamah Presbyterian Church. They lived their lives in Tekamah, Nebraska where Bud was a Grain Merchandiser for many years, until his retirement. He thoroughly enjoyed coaching youth baseball, hunting, boating and watching his grandchildren grow up.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph; mother, Esther; sisters, Madeline Hardy and Doris Kjeldgaard; brothers, Leroy King and Kenneth “Doc” King.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary; sons, Rick (Virginia) King of Coffeyville, KS, Bill (Kim) King of Carl Junction, MO, Joe (Laura) King of Batavia, IL; sisters, Betty Buddecke of Grand Island, NE, Mary Syverson of Harrison, AR, Joan (Mike) Maxwell of Tekamah; grandchildren, Trenton (Taylore) King of Rogers, AR, Andrew (Kelsa) King of Coffeyville, Lauren King of Coffeyville, Allyson, Ashley and Christopher King of Carl Junction, and Shannon, Brady and Carlin King of Batavia, many nieces and nephews.
Vitiation will be Mon., Sept. 5th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. Family will be receiving friends during this time.
The funeral service will be Tues., Sept. 6th at 1:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Verlin “Bud” King
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