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April 29, 2016 Leave a comment
Joseph J. Roh, Jr., 92 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah.
Memorial service is pending with Pelan Funeral Services.
April 26, 2016 Leave a comment
Mary Eva (Gates) Moore was born to Charles William and Lucile (Yerkes) Gates March 28, 1921 in Omaha, Nebraska. She passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Tekamah, Nebraska, at the age of 95.
The family moved to North Platte, Nebraska prior to settling in Tekamah. Mary graduated from Tekamah High School in 1939, a member of the National Honor Society, winning the Church School Scholarship and receiving a one year violin scholarship to Midland College in Fremont, Nebraska.
She returned to Tekamah and served 18 years as Clerk of the Burt County Court. She was appointed to Burt County Judge, and served for 12 years prior to the change in law requiring that the Judge have a law degree. She remained in the office as Associate Judge/Clerk for almost 15 years, until her retirement in 1986, having served nearly 45 years in the Burt County Court.
On May 6, 1951, Mary was united in marriage to Frank E. Moore in Tekamah. Frank and Mary loved to travel with their trailer and in the fall made many trips to National Parks in this country and in Canada, always ending their trips in Wyoming to hunt deer and antelope. Frank passed away on September 7, 2003, having celebrated 52 years of marriage. Mary moved to the Golden Living Center in 2006.
Mary was a volunteer at the E.C. Houston House and was elected to the Museum Board, serving 19 years as its Secretary. She also typed the Museum newsletter for numerous years.
Mary’s first interest was her church, becoming a member in 1931. She sang in the church choir, forming a trio with Gertrude Sells and Pearl Anderson, singing on many occasions.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank; brother, John Gates.
She is survived by her two brothers, Rev. Charles Gates of Lincoln, NE, Harold Gates of Oak Harbor, WA; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mary Moore
April 26, 2016 Leave a comment
On the evening of April 21, our precious 45-year-old Michelle Lynn (Triplett) Tilmon, born August 11, 1970 at Menorah Hospital, put her hands in the hand of God and went home after a final bout with cancer. She grew up in the Kansas City area and graduation from Washington High School.
She is survived by her husband Marshall and their 5 children, Kegan, 15, Aubri, 8, Blaydn, 8, Haylee, 5, and Mason “Ugene”, 5. She also leaves behind a 23-year-old daughter, Samantha, her mother Susan (Douglas)Tubbs and step-father David, her father Keith Triplett and step-mother Laura, her brother Thadd, three sisters, Mary, Shannon, and Jeanette, her parents-in-law Henry and Joy Tilmon and their children, her brothers-in-law Robert and Tim, a lot of nieces and nephews, and many, many friends. Last but not least, her dog Rylee who clung by her side until she left for the hospital.
Family will be receiving friends. Prayer Service will start at 8 pm (VISITATION and FUNERAL SERVICES will be held in Bernie, Missouri on Friday April 29th and Saturday April 30th. Please see http://www.mathisfuneralhomes.com or call 573-293-5366 for service information in Bernie)
Michelle Lynn (Triplett) Tilmon
April 22, 2016 Leave a comment
Mary E. Moore, 93 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Tekamah.
Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah.
April 10, 2016 Leave a comment
Jerry M. Lewis, 65 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha.
Visitation will be Mon., April 11th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. Family will be receiving friends.
The Funeral Service is Tues., April 12th at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Tekamah. Visitation will also be held at the church on hour prior to the service. Military Honors will be held at the cemetery. There will be a luncheon from 12:00-4:00 p.m. at the VFW Post 2503 in Omaha.
Burial is in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha.
Memorials suggested to the family for later designation.
Jerry Lewis
April 10, 2016 1 Comment
Robert James “Skeeter” Deemer was born to Arthur and Eunice (Waddell) Deemer on April 17, 1946 in Leon, IA. He passed away April 7, 2016 at Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland, NE.
Robert’s family moved to Tekamah when he was very young. He graduated from Tekamah High School in 1964.
On February 13, 1966 he was united in marriage to Betty Appleton in Dakota City, NE. They lived most of their lives in Tekamah. He started working on a farm and also was a Production Foreman at the Rocky Quarry for several years. He then retired (for a short while) before returning to work as a truck driver at Beed Transportation until the time of his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Eunice Deemer; sister, Beth Wells; two brothers, Raymond and Michael Deemer.
Survivors include his wife, Betty of Tekamah; two daughters, Brenda McCluskey of Tekamah and special friend, Paul Gochenour, Melisa (Karl) Bergman of Tekamah; three sons, James Deemer and special friend, Laura Garcia of Tekamah, David (Tammy) Deemer of Oakland, Matt (Sarah) Deemer of Tekamah; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters, Jeanette Hittle of Decatur, NE, Joan (Gary) Sheets of Fremont, NE; two brothers, Kenneth “Max” (Deb) Deemer of Homer, NE, and Steven (Janet) Deemer of Blair, NE.
Memorial Visitation will be on Tues., April 12th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. The family will be receiving friends during visitation.
A Memorial Service will be on Wed., April 13th at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah.
Burial is in the Tekamah cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for a later designation.
Robert “Skeeter” Deemer
April 8, 2016 Leave a comment
Robert “Skeeter” Deemer, 69 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at the Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tues., April 12th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. The family will also be receiving friends during this time.
The Memorial Service will be Wed., April 13th at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Memorials are Suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Robert “Skeeter” Deemer
March 22, 2016 Leave a comment
Carrol M. Quick, 78 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
Private family services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah.
March 20, 2016 Leave a comment
Doris J. Worley was born January 17, 1925 to John and Jenny (Walker) Beard in rural Decatur, Nebraska. She passed away peacefully at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Blair, Nebraska on March 19, 2016.
On September 29, 1942, Doris was united in marriage to Don L. Worley. They were married for 70 years.
Doris was a homemaker and also assisted Don with his farming activities. She was an active member of the Decatur United Methodist Church, the Blackbird Aid Society and volunteered as a fund raiser for several charities. She enjoyed spending time with her family, baking, gardening and dancing.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Don; daughter, Janice Sears; great grandsons, Garrett Hartman and Max Sears; granddaughter-in-law, Ann Sears; her parents; sisters, Beulah (Howard) Lewis, Sara (Robert) Baker; brothers, Louis (Dona) Beard, Charles Beard, Johnnie Beard; brother-in-law, William Witthuhn.
Survivors include her sons, Phil (Mitzi) and Marty (Karen) of Omaha, NE; eight grandchildren and their spouses; seventeen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sister, Betty Witthuhn of Loveland, CO; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Beard of Tekamah; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be on Monday, March 21st from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. Family will be receiving friends during this time.
The Funeral Service will be Tuesday, March 22nd at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Decatur. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.
Burial is in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Decatur, NE.
Memorials suggested to the United Methodist Church in Decatur, NE.
Doris Worley
March 13, 2016 Leave a comment
Marilyn Ipson, age 83, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016, in her home after a lengthy illness. She was born August 30, 1932 in Tekamah, Nebraska to Don and Belle Mason. She was married to Virgil Ipson, and was mother to Linda Ipson McLaughlin, both of whom predecease her. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Bernard Ipson of Rogers, Arkansas; son-in-law, John McLaughlin; grandchildren, Joyce McLaughlin, Mary Hartgraves, Michael McLaughlin; loving great-grandchildren of El Dorado, Kansas.
She was a member of the Church of the Latter Day Saints.
Marilyn moved to Rogers, Arkansas from Fremont, Nebraska, where she retired from the County Clerk’s office. She had been the president of the Fremont Eagles #200 club auxiliary, as well as Nebraska State president of Beta Upsilon, chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha. She and Virgil loved camping and riding motorcycles with their many friends.
Private Graveside Service will be held at Tekamah Cemetery in Tekamah, Nebraska.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
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