Carol Elaine (Westerhold) Larsen, 64, of Lyons NE

May 5, 2015 Leave a comment


Carol Elaine (Westerhold) Larsen was born to Martin and Emma (Windels) Westerhold on January 3, 1951 at Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska.  She passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 at her home in rural Lyons, Nebraska.

Carol grew up on the family farm west of Pender.  She was confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.  She attended elementary school at District #57 and District #82 and high school at Wisner High School and Pender High School.

In April 1969, she was married to Mickel Larsen at the Covenant Church in Pender.  To this union, one son, Mickel was born.  They lived in Emporia, Kansas before moving to Snyder, Nebraska, where they lived for many years.  They then moved to Lyons.  Mickel and Carol later divorced.

Carol was an excellent cook and was employed as such at several restaurants throughout her life.  She had a great sense of humor and was a very caring mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles.

Carol spent many happy years with her closest friend Darrell E. Launsby, of rural Lyons.   They had a special relationship and took very good care of each other.  Carol especially enjoyed taking care of their home and those she loved.

She was preceded in death by her parents; friend Darrell, on March 17, 2015.

Survivors include one son, Mickel (Tabitha) Larsen of West Point, NE; three grandchildren, Joshua, Angela, and Summer all of West Point; two sisters, Janet (Rod) Smith, Gail Brondum both of Omaha, NE; three brothers, Dale of Evans, CO; Bill (Shirley) of Omaha, Mark (Judi) of Cody, WY;  many nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, May 8, 2015, 2:00 pm at Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery

MEMORIALS: To the family.

 

 

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Carol Larsen

Carol Larsen

 

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Allen Edward “Allie” Neiburg, 82, of Oakland NE

May 4, 2015 Leave a comment


Allen Edward “Allie” Neiburg, was born May 5, 1932, in Oakland, Nebraska, to George Ben and Lillian Linnea (Larson) Neiburg. He passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the Logan Valley Manor in Lyons, Nebraska at the age of 82 years.

Allie’s church, Salem Covenant, meant a great deal to him.  He always carried his bible with him.

He loved to camp and fish with his fishing buddies: Caleb, Emma, Brendon, Ashton, Grace, Britton, Noah and Lily. Allie also spent numerous days with his special friend, Mary, sitting outside their apartments and just watching over the neighborhood.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles, Gerald and Lyle; uncles and aunts.

Survivors include nieces and nephews; and special friend, Jami (Garold) Method of Craig, NE.

FUNERAL SERVICE: May 11, 2015, 10:30 am, at Salem Covenant Church rural Oakland.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: Oakland Cemetery

MEMORIALS: Golden Oaks

Allen Neiburg

Allen Neiburg

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Carol E. Larson, 64, of Lyons NE

May 4, 2015 Leave a comment


CAROL E. LARSON, 64 years, of Lyons, Nebraska passed away on May 2, 2015 at her residence.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

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Allen “Allie” E. Neiburg, 83, of Oakland NE

May 1, 2015 Leave a comment


ALLEN “ALLIE” E. NEIBURG, 83 years, of Oakland, Nebraska passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Logan Valley Manor in Lyons, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: May 11, 2015, 10:30 am, at Salem Covenant Church rural Oakland.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: Oakland Cemetery

MEMORIALS: Golden Oaks

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Allen “Allie” E. Neiburg, 83, of Oakland NE

May 1, 2015 Leave a comment


ALLEN “ALLIE” E. NEIBURG, 83 years, of Oakland, Nebraska passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Logan Valley Manor in Lyons, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: May 11, 2015, 10:30 am, at Salem Covenant Church rural Oakland.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: Oakland Cemetery

MEMORIALS: Golden Oaks

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Allen Neiburg

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John Douglas Dekker, 80, of Lyons NE

May 1, 2015 Leave a comment


JOHN DOUGLAS DEKKER was born to Fred and Helen (Gaass) Dekker August 16, 1934 in Pella, IA.  He passed away April 29, 2015 at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point, NE after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

John attended grade school in Pella and then the family moved to Bellevue, NE in August of 1942 because his Dad accepted a job in the bomber plant where they built the B-29’s.  He graduated from Bellevue High School in 1954.

On December 30, 1957 John was united in marriage to Marjorie (Jeri) Ann Butts.  In January 1958 the couple moved to San Antonio, TX where John served in the US Army at Fort Sam Houston.  John and Jeri moved back to Bellevue in 1959 where John worked for Western Electric.  In 1968 they made their long time home in Lyons, NE where John worked as a communications technician for AT&T until he retired in 1995.  John moved to Oakland Heights Nursing Home in July, 2014.

John was an avid photographer, having a dark room in their home in Bellevue.  Many people fondly remember him with his camera everywhere he went.   He loved computers and technology and assisted many friends and relatives with their computer needs.

John volunteered with various organizations in Lyons and the surrounding area including the Lyons Little League Baseball program, the Jaycees, Lyons Community Foundation Board, St. Joseph’s Retirement Community Foundation Board, and the United Memorial Methodist Church in Lyons.  He played an integral role in the building of the Lyons Public Library as well as serving on their Board for many years.  John and Jeri were awarded the Aksarben Good Neighbor of the Year Award.

John enjoyed spending time with family and friends but most of all loved watching (and taking photos of) his children and grandchildren in their various sporting events and activities.

John was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Bill and Eva Butts; brothers, Robert Dekker and Dave Dekker; his sister, Vera Jane Johansen; and sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Valenziano.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jeri of Lyons, sons and daughters-in-law Doug and Cherie Dekker of Norfolk, NE, Mark and Shawn Dekker of Centerville, IA; daughter and son-in-law Jane and Steve Weiler of West Point, NE; nine grandchildren and spouses/special friends, Joseph Dekker and Tressa Danze, Christopher and Mallory Dekker, Michael Dekker and Tarassa Swedberg, Jennifer Dekker, Kate and Luke Stamp, Zachary and Lisa Weiler, Jenica and John Dietrich, Kara and Josh Perchal and Anna Weiler;  four great grandchildren, Gracie Stamp, Brayton Dietrich and Shelby & Presley Perchal;  sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Floyd Johansen, Delores Dekker, Nancy Dekker, Joel Valenziano, Steve and Gloria Butts, Richard and Barbara Butts, Lucia and Louie Martinez, James and Liz Butts, Jean and Charles Heider, Bill and Lisa Butts and Ted and Jody Butts; many nieces, nephews and friends.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, May 2, 2015, 10:30 am at Memorial United Methodist Church in Lyons.

VISITATION: Friday, 5-7 pm with family receiving friends and a 7 pm prayer service all at Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service.

BURIAL: Saturday, 1:30 pm, St. Micheal’s Cemetery, West Point, Nebraska

MEMORIALS: To the family with memorials to be designated

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John Dekker

John Dekker

 

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John D. Dekker, 80, of Lyons NE

April 30, 2015 Leave a comment


JOHN D. DEKKER, 80 years of Lyons, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

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Ned J. Boyle, 75, of Oakland NE

April 28, 2015 Leave a comment


NED J. BOYLE was born on July 1, 1939 in O’Neill, Nebraska to Edward and Mary (Barret) Boyle, one of twelve children. He passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland, Nebraska at 75 years.

Ned served in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1963. On November 19, 1964 he married the love of his life, Shirley (Mason) Boyle, and had five wonderful daughters together; Deborah, Rebecca, Jennifer, Victoria and Suzanna.

Ned worked for Cushing Construction Company out of Pratte, Kansas until he moved to Nebraska to work for the Nebraska Public Power as a Journeyman Lineman. In 1979 Ned and his brother Charles formed a partnership called Boyle Electric and Tree Service, building power lines and trimming trees throughout the state of Nebraska. After many years, Ned retired, and took up his second favorite hobby of mowing, by cutting the greens at the Oakland Public Golf Course.

When Ned was not working, he spent his off time enjoying his many hobbies, including camping, spending time with his grandchildren, yardwork, tinkering in the shop, humming, fishing, strolling, and collecting and restoring Farmall Super C tractors.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Francis Boyle, Mary Agnes Janzing, Charles Boyle, Michael Boyle, Patrick Boyle, Lawrence Boyle; brothers-in-law, Bert Smith, Bernard Janzing; sister-in-law, Berneice Boyle.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughters, Deborah (Debby and Kelly) Redding of Oakland, Rebecca (Becky and Jeff) Black of Schuyler, NE, Jennifer (Jenny and Chris) Geidner of Wayne, NE, Victoria (Vicky and Eric) Eliason of Sloan, IA, Suzanna (Suzy and Max) Anderson of Rosalie, NE; brothers, Edward (Bette) Boyle of O’Neill, Richard (Charlene) Boyle of York, NE; sisters, Margaret (Mike) Posche of Cheney, KS, Marie (Joe) Harte of Inman, NE, Mariam (Gene) Barnhard of Ewing, NE; grandchildren, Michael (Kayla) Redding of Lyons, NE, Jerry (Jason) Redding-Geu of Oakland, Brianna (Tyler Brabec) Black of Schuyler, Jeffery Black, Jr. and Bethany Black of Schuyler, Shayne Geidner of Wayne, Kyle and Benjamin Eliason of Sloan; his beloved dog, Penny; many, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 10:30 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons, Nebraska. MILITARY HONORS by Ryan VFW Post #5543 and American Legion Post #46.

BURIAL: At a later date

VISITATION: Wednesday, 5-7 pm with family receiving friends and a ROSARY at 7 pm, all at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service at the church.

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Ned Boyle

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Kathryn “Kay” Louise Shafer, 89, of Tekamah NE

April 27, 2015 Leave a comment


KATHRYN “Kay” Louise SHAFER was born November 16, 1925 in rural Decatur, Nebraska. She was the oldest of three children born  to John C. and Nadine L. (Martin) Simpson. She passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 at the Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska, at the age of 89, surrounded by her family.

Kay graduated from Tekamah High School in 1943, and was united in marriage to Roland L. Shafer, Jr. on May 22, 1944. To this union were born four children, Mike, Pat, Wendy and Matt.

Kay spent many of her years being a homemaker, social worker, baking cakes and being the first director of the Tekamah Golden Age Center.  She loved sewing, painting and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, James Joseph Simpson; nephews, Bobby Simpson and Timmy Simpson.

She is survived by her husband of 71 years,  Roland L. Shafer, Jr.; children, Michael (Kathy Johnson) Shafer, Martin Patrick (Harriet) Shafer; Wendy (Doug) Carlson, Matthew Shafer; brother, Raymond (Virginia) Simpson; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Simpson; grandchildren, Chad, Doug, Carrie, Jamy, Leigh, Brandi, Kirby, Troy; great grandchildren, Sidney, Olivia, Maddy, Max, Macy, Kendall, Kambell, Tayler; many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 1:00 pm at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah. Rev. Mark Richardson, officiant.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Kathryn Shafer

Kathryn Shafer

 

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Ned J. Boyle, 75, of Oakland NE

April 26, 2015 Leave a comment


NED J. BOYLE, 75 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 10:30 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons, Nebraska, with MILITARY HONORS

BURIAL: At a later date

VISITATION: Wednesday, 5-7 pm with family receiving friends and a ROSARY at 7 pm, all at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service at the church.

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Ned Boyle

Ned Boyle

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