Reinhold (Rein) G. Mattes, 77, of Florence AZ

September 29, 2015 Leave a comment


Reinhold (Rein) G. Mattes, 77, of Florence, Arizona, died Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the Lund Home in Gilbert, Arizona, of complications from a rare blood cancer.

Rein grew up in Chicago, Illinois, graduating from Tilden Tech High School in 1956. He continued his education at the University of Illinois in Champagne/Urbana, then the University of Colorado in Boulder, where he received a Doctorate in Education in 1983.

Rein married Lois Tieger in 1960. In 1963, the couple moved to Broomfield, Colorado, where two daughters, Kirsten and Lynn, were born. Rein worked as an educator in metro Denver for 30 years: 17 years in Adams County District 12 in a variety of positions; 13 years as principle of Gateway High School in Aurora.

In 1984, Rein married Barbara Petersen. He retired in 1993, and Rein and Barbara moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico. In 1997, they moved to Arizona.

Rein enjoyed Native American art, northern New Mexico cuisine, gardening and yard work, tennis and golf, their cabin in the Northwood’s of Wisconsin, hiking, boating, traveling and time with family and friends.

He is survived by Barbara, his wife of 31 years; daughter Kirsten Federico and granddaughters Sidney and Demi of Centennial, Colorado; daughter Lynn Henley (John) and grandson Calvin of Denver, Colorado; sister Jeannine Miller of Las Vegas, Nevada; mother-in-law Ruth Petersen of Omaha, Nebraska and brother-in-law Charles Petersen and family of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Cremains will be scattered in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado; in Santa Fe, New Mexico; and at their cabin near Mercer, Wisconsin. A private graveside burial will take place in the Tekamah, Nebraska, cemetery later this fall.

Memorials suggested to Hospice of the Valley/Phoenix, The American Cancer Society, or the IWMF (International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation).

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Saturday, October 10, 2015, 11:00 am, the Tekamah Cemetery.

Rein Mattes

Rein Mattes

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Betty Jean Krutilek, 88, of Oakland NE

September 28, 2015 Leave a comment


Betty Jean was born on July 21, 1927 in Emmetsburg Iowa. She entered into eternal rest with her family at her bedside on September 24, 2015.

Betty’s early childhood was an interesting turn of events that Betty enjoyed sharing. Her birth parents brought Betty into a family of 20 brothers and sisters. Within her first year of being Freida Mae Langfitt, her birth parents made a hard decision and took their two youngest daughters to an orphanage in Iowa giving the 2 little girls up for adoption. Within a short time the two little girls were split up and at the time Frieda Mae was renamed Betty Jean after being adopted by Bill and Emma Hell. She started her new life on a farm in Elkhorn, NE where her parents ran a butcher shop and grocery business with their daughter in Elkhorn.

Betty Jean grew up without any brothers and sisters, but she was the pride and joy of her adoptive parents. During her childhood years she loved music and took dancing lessons. Her beautiful voice, along with her piano and organ talents were enjoyed by many throughout her life. Betty attended school in Elkhorn and graduated from Elkhorn High School.

After Graduation Betty became a beautician and shared her style and grace with her clients.

She met Walter Krutilek, but their courtship was interrupted when Walter left to serve in the Army overseas. When Walt returned in January of 1946, he and Betty continued their relationship. Betty was quick to say that she knew she was destined to be “Sonny’s” wife. (The nickname Walt’s family and friends knew him by).

On June 1, 1946 Walt and Betty were married and they began their life together on Betty’s parents’ farmland. To this union, six children were born. Later Betty’s father sold the farmland to the Gottsch family and the land is now known as The Indian Hills Golf course.

Betty and her family moved to a farm near Waterloo, NE. In 1966 the family moved to a farm by Oakland, NE. They continued to raise their family here, living on the farm West of Oakland. Betty helped with the farming operation and worked at the Lyons Nursing Home for a short time, sharing her compassion with the residents while helping to earn some additional income to get through a time of a struggling farm economy. In 1991, Walt and Betty retired and moved into a home in Oakland.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walter, and three of her children; Sally, Tom, and Gary.

Betty is survived by three of her six children and their spouses, Charles (Debbie) of Decatur, NE, Nancy (Dale) Launsby of Omaha, NE, Dennis of Lincoln, NE; and her daughter-in-law, Joann Krutilek of Oakland. She was also blessed with 17 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren. Her family also consists of numerous nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, September 28, 2015, 10:30 am at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.

VISITATION: Sunday, 3-6 pm with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service

BURIAL: Oakland Cemetery, Oakland

MEMORIALS: To the family for designation at a later time.

Betty Krutilek

Betty Krutilek

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Rodney Kevin Jensen, 60, of Fremont NE

September 28, 2015 Leave a comment


Rodney Kevin Jensen was born June 13, 1955 to Lester and Lois (Boston) Jensen in West Point, Nebraska. He passed away on September 24, 2015 at Fremont Health Medical Center in Fremont, Nebraska, at the age of 60 years.

He grew up on a farm outside of Hooper, Nebraska, and graduated from Logan View High School in 1973.

Rodney married Cathy Gardipee on October 28, 1982 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They made their home in Fremont, Nebraska.

He worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 39 years, performing track maintenance.

Rodney loved to travel, and was able to do so quite a lot. While on these trips, he enjoyed antiquing. He enjoyed visiting with people, and especially liked to share stories about the railroad. He enjoyed genealogy, learning about his ancestry.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lester; brother-in-law, Garry Traut; father-in-law, Carroll Gardipee.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy of Fremont; mother, Lois of Fremont; sisters, Dinie Jensen of Fremont, Deb Traut of Cedar Bluffs, NE, Denise (Roy) McDonald of Fremont; brother-in-law, Larry Gardipee of Covington, GA; mother-in-law, Betty Gardipee of Fremont; many beloved nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 11:00 am, at the Faith United Methodist in Hooper, Nebraska

MEMORIAL VISITATION: Monday 5-7 pm with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland.

BURIAL: Craig Cemetery, Craig, Nebraska

MEMORIALS: Faith United Methodist Church of Hooper and the May Museum in Fremont.

Rodney Jensen

Rodney Jensen

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David “Dave” Reid Farbor, 80, of Decatur NE

September 28, 2015 Leave a comment


David “Dave” Reid Farber was born to Arnold Bruce Farber and Sadie (Pounds) Farber in Lyons, Nebraska on December 19, 1934.  He was the youngest boy, and 10th of 12 children.  He passed away on September 26th, 2015 at Pleasant View Care Center in Whiting, Iowa due to multiple medical complications.  He was 80 years, 9 months, and 9 days old.

Dave attended Decatur High School and graduated in the class of 1953.  He lettered in Track, Baseball, Basketball, and Football.

On April 25, 1953, he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Jane Hale.  Together they had two children, Patricia Sue Farber (Shaw) and Michael David Farber.  Though Dave kept numerous jobs (manager of a ready mix plant, propane delivery, mechanic), his family always came first.  He always had a special place in his heart for sports and refereed numerous basketball and football games throughout his career.

Dave Farber was known for his wit and ‘matter of fact’ personality.  You never knew when he was telling the truth or telling another one of his infamous stories.  He truly enjoyed fishing, animals, children, breakfast, Husker Football, and most of all his home, family and friends.

Dave is proceeded in death by his two children, Patti and Mike; daughter-in-law Colleen; his mother and father; and his siblings.

His survivors include his wife Jane Farber; his grandchildren: Kiley Shaw Taylor and Andy of Lincoln, Michael Farber and Claire of San Antonio, TX, David Shaw of Omaha; son-in-law Lester Shaw of Decatur; six great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  Dave touched so many so dearly, he will forever be known as “Pops”, “Dad Farber”, and “Grandpa Dave” to too many to name.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, October 1, 2015, 10:00 am, at the United Methodist Church in Decatur.

VISITATION: Wednesday, 6:30 – 8 pm with family receiving friends and a MASONIC SERVICE at 7:30, all at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service.

BURIAL: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur

MEMORIALS: To the family for designation at a later time.

David Farber

David Farber

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Dave Farber, 80, of Decatur NE

September 27, 2015 Leave a comment


Dave Farber, 80 years, of Decatur, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, September 26 at Pleasant View Care Center in Whiting, Iowa.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, October 1, 2015, 10:00 am, at the United Methodist Church in Decatur.

VISITATION: Wednesday, 6:30 – 8 pm with family receiving friends and a MASONIC SERVICE at 7:30, all at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service.

BURIAL: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur

MEMORIALS: To the family for designation at a later time.

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David Farber

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David R. Farber, 80, of Decatur NE

September 26, 2015 Leave a comment


David R. Farber, 80 years, of Decatur, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, September 26 at Pleasant View Care Center in Whiting, Iowa.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

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Rodney K. Jensen, 60, of Fremont NE

September 26, 2015 Leave a comment


Rodney K. Jensen, 60 years, of Fremont, Nebraska passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Fremont Health Medical Center in Fremont.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 11:00 am, at the Faith United Methodist in Hooper, Nebraska.

MEMORIAL VISITATION: Monday 5-7 pm with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland.

BURIAL: Craig Cemetery, Craig, Nebraska.

MEMORIALS: Faith United Methodist Church of Hooper and the May Museum in Fremont.

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Rodney Jensen

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Doris June (Lindberg) Modlin, 84, of Craig NE

September 25, 2015 Leave a comment


Doris June (Lindberg) Modlin was born June 23, 1931 to Linde and Tora (Johnson) Lindberg on a farm 1 mile east and 1.2 mile south of Craig, Nebraska. She passed away on September 22, 2015 at CHI Health Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, at 84 years of age.

Doris loved the farm, even without any modern facilities. She loved horseback riding and the farm chores. She attended country schools; Padock and Dist. 15. She and her father were baptized in the Methodist Church in Craig. She went to Craig High School and graduated in 1949. After her mother died, she moved to Craig, and worked for her Dad at Burt County Service Station. In 1952 she worked for a year at Mutual Insurance Company. In 1953, she and Helen Raver went to Yellowstone National Park, and worked a season at Fishing Bridge. There she met her first husband.

On May 8, 1954 she was united in marriage to Paul Eugene Johnson. To this union were born two daughters, Cynthia Jo and Janice Kay; two sons, Jeffrey Burt and Mark Alan. On June 28, 1964 Paul died suddenly of a massive coronary. At that time Doris and her family moved back to Craig. She again did bookkeeping for her dad at Lindberg Garage, and worked part time at Tekamah Nursing Home.

On September 2, 1966 Doris was united in marriage to William Eugene Modlin at Bridal Cave in Camdenton, Missouri. She became a homemaker for their seven children; she loved to cook and bake. After the family was grown, she worked at Oakland School for three years, then Oakland Heights Nursing Home for 8 ½ years . She then went to work at Tekamah School for 14 years, until ill health caused her to quit at age 82.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands, Paul in 1964, William in 2003; two brothers, Bob Lindberg, Ted (Vera) Lindberg; a cousin raised as a sibling, Lucille Jancik; son, Donald Lee Modlin; four year old great granddaughter Sierra Grace Wilcox; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Clifford (Mary) Gustafson, Derrel Modlin, Clifford (Ruby) Modlin, John Modlin, Alta Foulk.

She is survived by her children, Cynthia (Mike) Johnson, Janice (Keith) Magill, Jeff (Marcy) Johnson, Mark (Sylvia) Johnson, Kim Ford, Lorri (Don) Steffen; 19 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, September 26, 2015, 2:30 pm, at United Methodist Church in Craig, Nebraska

VISITATION:  Friday 6-8 pm, with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service.

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery in Tekamah, Nebraska.

MEMORIALS: To the family for designation at a later time.

Doris Modlin

Doris Modlin

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Rodney K. Jensen, 60, of Fremont NE

September 25, 2015 1 Comment


Rodney K. Jensen, 60 years, of Fremont, Nebraska passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Fremont Health Medical Center in Fremont.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

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Betty Jean Krutilek, 88, of Oakland NE

September 24, 2015 Leave a comment


BETTY JEAN KRUTILEK, 88 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, September 28, 2015, 10:30 am at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.

VISITATION: Sunday, 3-6 pm with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service

BURIAL: Oakland Cemetery, Oakland

MEMORIALS: To the family for designation at a later time.

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