Lois “Arlene” Klase, 83, Formerly of Galena Mo, Phoenix AZ and Lyons NE


LOIS “ARLENE” KLASE, 83, formerly of Galena, Missouri; Phoenix, Arizona & Lyons, Nebraska passed away on December 18, 2014 in Sun City West, Arizona. Arlene relocated to Sun City West in May 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl E. Klase, formerly of Lyons, Nebraska, her parents and brothers Norwood and Gerald Warner. Survivors include: her three daughters Ruth Klase of Sun City West, Arizona; Drena (Andy) Vogt of Littleton, Colorado and Lajena Rasta (George) McLane of Phoenix, Arizona; grandson: Christopher (Stephanie) Rasta of Phoenix and great grandson: Christopher Rasta, Jr. of Phoenix; sisters Eunice Veach of Fresno, California, Marjorie (Boyce) Wilson of Rogers, Arkansas; sister-in-law: Margaret Warner of Idaho Falls, Idaho and Irene Dixon of Sioux City, Iowa; and a number of nieces, nephews and close friends.

GRAVESIDE MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, May 2, 2015, 11:00 am at her graveside in the Lyons Cemetery, Lyons, Nebraska

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Lois Klase

Lois Klase

Kathryn L. Shafer, 89, of Tekamah NE


KATHRYN L. SHAFER, 89 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 at the Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.

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

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Kathryn Shafer

Kathryn Shafer

Ned J. Boyle, 75, of Oakland NE


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

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

Kathryn L. Shafer, 89, of Tekamah NE


KATHRYN L. SHAFER, 89 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 at the Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah

Doris Jean Olson, 84, of Tekamah NE


DORIS JEAN OLSON was born in Bancroft, Nebraska to Ernest and Anna (Carlson) Carlson on October 1, 1930. She passed away, after a lengthy illness, at Golden Living Center in Tekamah, Nebraska on April 17, 2015, at the age of 84 years.

Doris attended District 22 and graduated from West Point High School in 1948. She worked for the telephone company, for one year as a telephone operator, before starting work at what was then the AAA office. She moved to Tekamah in 1959 to work at ASC (AAA) office, and continued to work there for 38 years. In 1997 Doris started in real estate and eventually opened her own office, Olson Real Estate. For fourteen years she enjoyed working, up until her health issues required her to sell her business.

She was united in marriage to Lloyd Olson on August 7, 1960, who had three children, David, Jeff and Julie, whom she lovingly cared for.

Doris was a longtime member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah, and served as their treasurer for many years. Doris had many loves, those of which included gardening, cooking, knitting, and especially entertaining her family and friends.

Her greatest love was taking care of her husband for the past 55 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 brother; and 3 sisters.

She is survived by her husband, Lloyd of Tekamah; sister, Alice Blanknagel of Beemer, NE; brother, Ernest Carlson of Georgia; 2 sons, David (Cindy) Olson and Jeff Olson, both of Tekamah; daughter, Julie (Greg) Bogseth of Oakland, NE; 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, April 25, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL AT A LATER DATE: Tekamah Cemetery

MEMORIALS: To the family.

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Doris Olson

Doris Olson

Doris J. Olson, 84, of Tekamah NE


DORIS J. OLSON, 84 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Tekamah.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, April 25, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL AT A LATER DATE: Tekamah Cemetery

MEMORIALS: To the family.

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Doris Olson

Doris Olson

Emily Martha (Oltmans) Mackey, 70, of Decatur NE


The victory day for Emily Martha (Oltmans) Mackey, 70, of Decatur, NE was on Friday, April 10, 2015 at her home in Decatur, NE.
Emily was born August 29, 1944 to William and Mabel (Stevens) Oltmans in Beatrice, NE.  The ninth of 12 children. Emily graduated from Filley High School and received an associate degree in elementary education from Fairbury Junior College, an associate degree in alcohol and drug abuse counseling from Metro Tech in Omaha and a Master’s Degree in mental health agency counseling from University of Nebraska at Omaha.  She is also an ordained minister with Impact Ministries International.
Emily was united in marriage to Pete Mackey on March 12, 1988 at Word of Life Church in Sioux City, IA.    She is survived by her husband Pete, stepson Travis and wife Sabra, their children Katia, Megan, Grace, Olivia and Isaac; stepdaughter Heidi and husband Mark Trelz, their children Madeline and Max; sister-in-law Violet Mackey;  sisters: Alice Knox and Jan Oltmans; brothers: Louis and wife Eunice; Clarence and wife Henrietta; Melvin and wife Connie; Arnold and wife Marcia; brother-in-law Marvin Bartels and sisters-in-law Carol Oltmans and Elda Oltmans; 33 nieces and nephews and numerous great and great, great nieces and nephews.
Emily is preceded in death by her parents William and Mabel (Stevens) Oltmans, sisters: Lenora Bartels and Frieda Oltmans; brothers: Delmar, Harlen and Ernest; Mother-in-law Angie Mackey, sister-in-law Elaine Oltmans and brothers-in-law Ivan Knox and Richard Mackey.
A funeral service will be held at the Decatur City Hall on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service.  There will be a viewing at Fox Funeral Home at 1116 North 19th Street, Beatrice, NE on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and a memorial service at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Beatrice on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will be at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery.  Casket bearers will be Dennis Bartels, Kenneth Bartels, Keith Oltmans, William Oltmans, Randal Knox and David Oltmans.
Memorials will be to the family and messages of condolence may be sent to Pete at Box 76, Decatur, NE  68020.

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Emily Mackey

Emily Mackey

Emily Mackey, 70, of Decatur NE


EMILY MACKEY, 70 years, of Decatur, Nebraska passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 at her residence.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Decatur City Hall.

VISITATION: One hour prior to service at the Decatur City Hall.

MEMORIALS: To the family.

Additional services are arranged through Fox Funeral Home in Beatrice, NE. For information call 402-223-4096 or see their website at http://www.foxfuneralhome.net.

BURIAL: Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Beatrice, Nebraska

Lavonne C. Yanke, 76, of Sioux City IA Formerly of Lyons NE


Lavonne C. Yanke, 76 years, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Casa de Paz Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Sioux City.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

Emily Mackey of Decatur NE


EMILY MACKEY, of Decatur, Nebraska passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 at her residence.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.