Ronald Jerry Sparks, 64, of Decatur NE

March 18, 2015 Leave a comment


Ronald Jerry Sparks was born on February 22, 1951 in Blair, Nebraska to Edison and Lillian (Jackson) Sparks. He passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Burgess Health Center in Onawa, Iowa, at the age of 64 years.

Ronald completed eleventh grade in high school, and then enlisted in the Marines. He served his country, and was released with an honorable discharge.

Ronald married Annie McCulloch on November 10, 1969. They made their home in Decatur, Nebraska, and had three children. Ronald was foreman of the electrical department for Concrete Equipment Company in Blair. During his free time, he loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and Edison Sparks; wife, Annie N. McCulloch Sparks; daughter, Ann M. Sears; brother, Jim Sparks; sister, Sylvia Melby.

He is survived by his son, James J. Sparks; daughter, Misty Hardeman, both of Decatur, NE; three grandsons, Ty Sears and Rusty Hardeman, both of Decatur, Gage Sears, of Whiting, IA; sister, Cynthia McCulloch, of Danbury, IA.

MEMORIAL SERVICE with MILITARY HONORS: Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Decatur, Rev. Mark Richardson, officiating. Military honors by Robert Klase-Rogers VFW Post #7998 and American Legion Rogers-Crum Post #215.

MUSIC: Ethelyn Brewer

NO VISITATION

NO BURIAL

MEMORIALS: To the family

Ronald Sparks

Ronald Sparks

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Ronald J. Sparks, 64, of Decatur NE

March 13, 2015 Leave a comment


RONALD J. SPARKS, 64 years, of Decatur, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Burgess Health Center in Onawa, Iowa.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

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Doris Anderson, 98, of Oakland NE

March 11, 2015 Leave a comment


Doris Matilda Sophia Anderson was born to Elof and Elsa (Johnson) Johnson on a farm in rural Oakland, NE on December 21, 1916.  At the age of 8, her cousin Linnea came to live with their family; she often said this was the best thing that ever happened to either of them, since then they each had a sister. She attended District 13 School, graduating from Oakland High School in 1934.

On February 5, 1940, Doris married Harold Anderson. The first year they were married Doris and Harold picked the corn crop by hand because they were too poor to buy machinery. In 1942, they welcomed their first of 5 daughters, Barbara, followed by Eileen, Carole, Jane, and Laurie. Doris and Harold lived on the farm south of Oakland for 42 years, until they moved to town (Oakland) in 1982.  Doris lived in the same house on Davis Avenue which was the gathering place for Sunday morning “coffee” until she moved to Oakland Heights Assisted Living in 2011.  She resided at Oakland Heights until the time of her death on March 10, 2015. Doris was a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church in Oakland, and was very active in Harmony Club, Dorcas, Garden Club, and LCW. She was active on the farm, helping Harold when needed, and was an exceptional homemaker and cook.  Her family loved staying at Grandma’s for Sunday dinner, and was happy to continue going to Grandma’s for “coffee” even up until last week.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Anderson (1985); daughter and son-in-law, Barbara (1990) and Frank Furneisen (2009); son-in-law, Gene Johnson (2014); grandson, Scott Wright (2014); and cousin, Linnea Swift (2013)

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Eileen (Bob) Wright of Omaha, NE, Carole Johnson of West Point, NE, Jane (Bob) Moseman of Oakland, Laurie (Dave) Schold of Oakland; 11 grandchildren, Bob (Jill) Furneisen of Kona, HI, Kerstin Furneisen of St. Louis, MO, Tammy Wright of Omaha, Mark Wright of Omaha, Clint (Erin) Johnson of Fort Calhoun, NE, Eric (Mindy) Johnson of Lincoln, NE, Rachel (Adam) Petersen of Lincoln, Janna (Michael) Kloth of Brandon, SD, Tony (Casey) Moseman of Oakland, Jesse (Kim) Schold of Oakland, Cory (Taysha) Schold of Norfolk, NE; and 25 great-grandchildren

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, March 14, 2015, 10:30 am, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland

VISITATION: Friday 4-8 pm with family receiving friends from 5-7 at Pelan Funeral Home in Oakland. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service

BURIAL: Oakland Cemetery

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

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Doris Anderson

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Robert “Bob” Weatherly, Sr., 93, of Tekamah NE

March 11, 2015 Leave a comment


Robert “Bob” Weatherly, Sr., was born to Fred and Jessie (McCloud) Weatherly on November 3, 1921 in Cheyenne, Oklahoma. He passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at his home in Tekamah, Nebraska at the age 93 years.

MEMORIAL and MASONIC SERVICE: Monday, March 16, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Tekamah.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Sunday, 5-7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah.

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery.

MEMORIALS: To the family.

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Teola “Tillie” Davis, 93, of Tekamah NE

March 11, 2015 Leave a comment


Teola “Tillie” Davis, was born to Frank and Bessie (Wildman) McAllister on February 20, 1922 in Decatur, Nebraska. She passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Memorial Community Hopital, in Blair, Nebraska at the age 93 years.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: MARCH 21, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at Frist Presbyterian Church in Tekamah, Nebraska.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: MARCH 20, 2015, 5-7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah.

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemtery.

MEMORIALS: To the family.

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Patricia Jo Pickell, 39, of Tekamah NE

March 3, 2015 Leave a comment


Patricia Jo Pickell was born August 30, 1975 to Bill and Danna (Corbin) Pickell in Blair, Nebraska. She passed away March 1, 2015, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, after a very unexpected fight against influenza B and pneumonia, at the age of 39 years.

Patricia grew up , and lived in Tekamah, Nebraska  most of her life. She ran a daycare for many years, and then worked construction until she passed.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles Corbin and grandparents, Melvin and Jean Pickell.

She is survived by her four children, Jessalyn, Tristan, Wyatt, Dawson, all of Tekamah; step son, Austin Metzger, of Oklahoma; parents, Bill and Danna (Corbin) Pickell;  sisters, Peggy (Jesse) Dorau, Brooke (Guy) Pensyl; eight nieces and nephews, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 10:30 am, at the First Baptist Church in Tekamah.

VISITATION: Tuesday 5-8 p.m., with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah.

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah, NE.

MEMORIALS: To the family.

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Patricia Pickell

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Lorine (Lydick) Bush, 95, of Oakland NE

March 2, 2015 Leave a comment


Lorine (Lydick) Bush, was born to Samuel and Selma (Jacobson) Lydick on July 17, 1919 in Bertha, Nebraska. She passed away on February 27, 2015 at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, NE after a brief illness, at the age of 95 years. She was a long-time resident of Oakland, NE, most recently residing at Oakland Heights in the assisted living facility.

Lorine was an avid quilter and long-time member of the Cottonwood Quilters Guild, until she succumbed to macular degeneration in the last few years. She loved her garden, even up until last summer, when she won prizes at the Burt County Fair for her rhubarb and her phlox. She was especially proud of her large asparagus patch.

Lorine was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Bush and son, Jeffrey Bush.

Lorine is survived by her son, Bradley Bush, of Omaha; daughter, Beverly Bush Bruning, of Omaha; granddaughter, Lauren Bruning, of Topeka, KS; grandson, Christian (Laurie) Riedemann, of Omaha; great grandchildren. Zach, Gabe, Evie, and Ellie Riedmann.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Services will be held at a later date.

MEMORIALS: To the Nebraska Humane Society, 8929 Fort St., Omaha, NE 68134.

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Lorine Bush

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Lorine Bush, 95, of Oakland NE

March 2, 2015 Leave a comment


LORINE BUSH, 95 years, of Oakland, Nebraska passed away Friday, February 27, 2015, at the CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center, in Omaha, Nebraska

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Services will be held at a later date.

MEMORIALS: To the Nebraska Humane Society, 8929 Fort St., Omaha, NE 68134.

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Patricia Pickell, 39, of Tekamah NE

March 2, 2015 1 Comment


PATRICIA PICKELL, 39 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 10:30 am, at the First Baptist Church in Tekamah.

VISITATION: Tuesday 5-8 p.m., with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah.

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah, NE.

MEMORIALS: To the family.

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Patricia Pickell

Patricia Pickell

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Patricia J. Pickell, 39, of Tekamah NE

March 2, 2015 Leave a comment


PATRICIA J. PICKELL, 39 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

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