Paul Leo Tobin, 94, of Blair NE

March 28, 2015 Leave a comment


Paul Leo Tobin was born to Leo and Anna (Hamilton) Tobin, February 13, 1921, in the old Tekamah Hospital.  He passed away peacefully March 24, 2015 at Carter Place in Blair, NE.

Paul attended Tekamah Public Schools and graduated in 193­9.  He attended Creighton University for one year where he met his future bride, Carol Storkan.  In 1941, he enlisted in the US Navy and served on the USS Steamer Bay as an aviation machinist mate.  After four years of service to his country, he was discharged on November 19, 1945.

On September 12, 1945, Paul and Carol were married at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Gardena, California.  They made their home in Tekamah, NE. where Paul farmed with his father, Leo.

In 1956, Paul and Carol and their four daughters moved to the ranch on Cabin Creek in eastern Montana.  Paul was a true cowboy and was proud of those years he spent on the Montana prairie.

In 1968, Paul and Carol returned to Decatur, NE to farm and later retired.  After Carol’s death, he split his time wintering in Tucson with Kitty and Mary Beth, and the rest of the year with Molly and Mike until entering Carter Place in Blair, NE.  He passed away surrounded by his family.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Carol and infants Paul Jr, Patrick, Malachi and Theresa, his parents Leo and Anna Tobin, his sisters Mary (Bob)O’Keefe, Fran (Frank) Smagacz, Marjorie (Mel) Gramke, Etta Jean (Leo) Ruhlman, sisters-in-law Margaret Storkan and Joan Storkan.

Survivors include his four daughters, partners and son-in-law, Sue and Judy, Molly and Mike Williams, Kitty and Mary Beth, and Laurie (Mother Joan Paul) and his spiritual daughters of the School Sisters of Christ the King; his grandchildren Katie Williams, Carrie and KC Braniff, Bill and Jenny Williams, and Nate and Ashley Williams; great-grandchildren John, Maggie, Brady, Ryan and Bridget Braniff, Riley and Claire Williams, and soon-to-be-born daughter of Nate and Ashley.  Also surviving him are many nieces, nephews, and Godchildren.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 10:30 am, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Tekamah, NE.

VISITATION: Monday, 5 – 7 pm with family receiving friends. VIGIL SERVICE at 7:00 pm all at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Visitation Tuesday will also be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL WITH MILITARY HONORS: Tekamah Cemetery, Robert Klase-Rogers VFW Post #7998 and American Legion Rogers-Crum Post #215 and VFW Bataan Post No. 3304 and American Legion LaFrenz Post No. 15.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family and will be designated at a later date.

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.

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Paul Tobin

Paul Tobin

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Marjorie Bonneau, 101, of Fremont Ne Formerly of Craig NE

March 27, 2015 Leave a comment


MARJORIE BONNEAU, 101 years, of Fremont, Nebraska, formerly of Craig, Nebraska, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Pathfinder Place in Fremont, Nebraska

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, April 4, 2015, 2:00 pm at the United Methodist Church in Craig.

NO VISITATION

PRIVATE FAMILY BURIAL: Craig Cemetery.

MEMORIALS: United Methodist Church in Craig or Donor’s Choice.

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Henry Phillip (Phil) Eriksen, 85, of Omaha NE Formerly of Tekamah and Craig NE

March 27, 2015 Leave a comment


Henry Phillip (Phil) Eriksen was born December 30, 1929 to Henry and Violet (McPherson) Eriksen at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.  He passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha after a brief illness.

Phil was raised on a farm southwest of Craig, Nebraska and attended Craig Public schools graduating from high school in 1948. After graduation he farmed and was a part time trucker until enlisting in the Army in January 1952.  He served as the records clerk for a training camp until his discharge in December 1953.

On October 1, 1950, Phil was married to Letha Hansen in Oakland, Nebraska. They lived most of their lives on a farm 2 ½ miles south of Craig until health issues forced his retirement from farming in 1995. In early 1996 they moved to Tekamah, Nebraska where Phil served as Burt County’s Veteran Service Officer from the fall of 1992 until the fall of 2012. They moved to Omaha in September 2012 where he resided until his passing.

He enjoyed boating, vacationing with family and spending time with his grandchildren.

Phil was a member of the Craig and Tekamah American Legion, the Tekamah Masonic Lodge, Omaha Scottish Rite, Tangier Shrine and the Tekamah United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law Brad Herting, and granddaughter Jessica Herting.

Survivors include his wife, Letha of Omaha; two sons and daughter-in-laws: Mike and LaDonna Eriksen of Omaha, Pat and Marcia Eriksen of Sioux City, IA; daughter: Barbie Herting of Omaha; eight grandchildren: Dan Eriksen of Omaha, Amanda (Chris) McDonnell of Orland Park, IL, Bethany Eriksen of Phoenix, AZ, Leila Eriksen of Sioux City, IA, Russ (Libbi) Herting of Omaha, Brandon, Justin and Jenny Herting of Omaha; two great grandchildren: Campbell and Lila McDonnell of Orland Park, IL; sister: Marge Sommerer of rural Craig; brother and sister-in-law Jim and Phyllis Eriksen of Grand Island.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, March 30, 2015, 10:30 am, at the United Methodist Church, Tekamah, NE. WITH MILITARY HONORS by VFW Bataan Post No. 3304 and American Legion LaFrenz Post No. 15 and American Legion Post No. 127.

VISITATION: Sunday, 5 – 7 pm with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. Visitation Monday will also be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL: Craig Cemetery, at a later date

MEMORIALS: To the family with memorials to be designated at a later date.

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H. Phil Eriksen

H. Phil Eriksen

 

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H. Phil Eriksen, 85, of Omaha NE Formerly of Tekamah NE

March 27, 2015 Leave a comment


H. PHIL ERIKSEN, 85 years, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Tekamah, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, March 30, 2015, 10:30 am, at the United Methodist Church, Tekamah, NE. WITH MILITARY HONORS by VFW Bataan Post No. 3304 and American Legion LaFrenz Post No. 15 and American Legion Post No. 127.

VISITATION: Sunday, 5 – 7 pm with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. Visitation Monday will also be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL: Craig Cemetery, at a later date

MEMORIALS: To the family with memorials to be designated at a later date.

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
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H. Phil Eriksen

H. Phil Eriksen

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Paul L. Tobin, 94, Formerly of Tekamah Ne

March 26, 2015 Leave a comment


PAUL L. TOBIN, 94 years, formerly of Tekamah, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the Carter House in Blair, Nebraska.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 10:30 am, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Tekamah, NE.

VISITATION: Monday, 5 – 7 pm with family receiving friends. VIGIL SERVICE at 7:00 pm all at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Visitation Tuesday will also be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL WITH MILITARY HONORS: Tekamah Cemetery, Robert Klase-Rogers VFW Post #7998 and American Legion Rogers-Crum Post #215 and VFW Bataan Post No. 3304 and American Legion LaFrenz Post No. 15.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family and will be designated at a later date.

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Henry Phillip Eriksen, 85, of Omaha NE Formerly of Tekamah NE

March 26, 2015 Leave a comment


HENRY PHILLIP ERIKSEN, 85 years, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Tekamah, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

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Paul L. Tobin, 94, Formerly of Tekamah

March 25, 2015 Leave a comment


PAUL L. TOBIN, 94 years, formerly of Tekamah, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the Carter House in Blair, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah.

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Hazel Thompson, 101, Formerly of Moline Illinois

March 21, 2015 Leave a comment


Hazel Thompson, 101, formerly of Moline, Illinois, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Barthell Order of Eastern Star Nursing Home in Decorah, Iowa, where she had resided for the past three weeks.  A private family service will be held at Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah, Iowa.

Hazel was born March 5, 1914, in Oakland, NE to Harry and Emma Henry. She married Harold Thompson, August 23, 1941, in Lyons, NE, and often expressed how lucky she was to have him as her life partner for the past 73 years.

Hazel was an optimist who faced life’s challenges with determination and a smile.  She was a 50 plus year breast cancer survivor.   In later years, she suffered from macular degeneration and arthritis, but nothing dampened her spirit.   This stylish and beautiful lady liked to be busy and had many interests.   Throughout the years she was active in many organizations such as the United Methodist Church, Lydia’s Circle, Girl Scouts, Garden Club, RQ, and Home Extension.   She was an avid seamstress, knitter, crafter and oil painter.  In recent years, she spent much of her time knitting with her cat Minnie sitting on her lap.  She also enjoyed her part-time work at the Two Rivers YMCA as a childcare provider.

Hazel enjoyed being around people and hosting gatherings in her home.  She looked forward to the annual vacation Up North each summer and sharing time with family and friends.  She loved and was loved by her family and will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her husband, Harold; children: Penny Thompson and Nancy (Rod) Smith of Moline, Illinois and Joe (Rhonda) Thompson of Decorah, Iowa; grandchildren:  Lindsey (Matt) Auliff, Anna Smith, Quinn (Megan) Thompson, Collin Thompson and Logan Thompson; sisters and spouses: Darlene (Jim) Strehle of West Point, NE and Maxine (Bob) Englehardt of Ft. Meyers, FL, and brother-in law, Arlin Feyerherm of Lenexa, KS and many nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, five brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law, two nephews, and an infant son, Jimmy.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 11:00 am Lyons Cemetery

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery

MEMORIALS: Two Rivers YMCA, 2040 53rd Street, Moline, IL   61265.

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Darrell E. Launsby, 68, of Lyons NE

March 19, 2015 Leave a comment


DARRELL E. LAUNSBY, was born to Rudy and Jeannette Launsby April 29, 1946 at the West Point Hospital in West Point, Nebraska. He passed away March 17, 2015 at his home in rural Lyons, Nebraska, after a long illness.

As a child, Darrell lived with his parents on the family farm, east of Lyons. He received his education in county school near the farm, and attended high school in Lyons. He moved to Lincoln, Nebraska to work as an auto mechanic for a time. He eventually returned home to the family farm, and started his own used car lot and mechanic shop.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his brothers, Richard, of Sargent, NE, David, of Homer, NE, Robert (Diane), of Colorado Springs, CO, John, of Lyons, Dale (Nancy Jean), of Omaha, NE; sister, Virginia, of Lyons; many nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 2:00 pm at Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons, Rev. Robert Burdett, officiating.

HONORARY BEARERS:  Larry Olson, Leonard Olson, Harold Babbitt.

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery .

NO VISITATION

MEMORIALS: To the family.

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Darrell E. Launsby, 68, of Lyons NE

March 18, 2015 Leave a comment


DARRELL E. LAUNSBY, 68 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away March 17, 2015 at his home in rural Lyons.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

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