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June 9, 2015 Leave a comment
Morris Kelly, 90, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at Legacy Garden Living Center in Pender, Nebraska.
Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, Nebraska.
February 8, 2015 Leave a comment
Joe L. Jasa, 83, of Pender, Nebraska died on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska. Funeral services for Joe will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church near Pender, Nebraska; Pastors Steve Tjarks and Gretchen Ritola will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in the Rosehill Cemetery of Pender. A time of lunch and fellowship will be held following the committal service at the Thurston Legion Hall. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.
Joe was born on December 21, 1931 in Pender, Nebraska, the son of John and Marie (Caha) Jasa. After graduating from Pender High School in Pender, Nebraska, Joe joined the United States Army where he served during the Korean War. After returning home, he was united in marriage to Doris Jean Schopke on March 3, 1957 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, Nebraska. The couple farmed in the Emerson and Thurston area. Joe also worked at Daum Trucking, CPS in Emerson, Voss Manufacturing and for the past several years he continued to work at Blu-Jet in Thurston, Nebraska. Doris died on September 21, 2007. On October 24, 2008, he was united in marriage to Betty Copple in Pender, Nebraska. Joe enjoyed fishing, dancing and telling stories. Along with being a lifelong member of the V.F.W. he also served as Commander of the American Legion Post #372 for over 25 years.
Joe is survived by his wife Betty of Pender, NE; son Lyle Jasa of Thurston, NE; daughter Joyce (Dean) Wieser of Atlantic, IA; daughter-in-law Pam (John) Carpenter of Sioux City, IA a sister-in-law Helen Jasa of Fremont, NE; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many nieces nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Doris Jean, son Dell Jasa, brother Tim and sister and brother-in-law Mary (Joe) Fillipi and an uncle Jakub Caha.
Joe Jasa
December 16, 2014 Leave a comment
Roger D. Ross, 75, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska.
Memorial services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, Nebraska.
November 4, 2014 Leave a comment
Harold E. Swanson, 76, of Pender, NE, passed away November 2, 2014 at Legacy Gardens Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 10:30 at the John Huss Presbyterian Church in Thurston, NE; Pastor Charity Potter will be officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 4, 2014 from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE. Burial with military honors will be in Rosehill Cemetery in Pender, NE. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.
Harold was born January 19, 1938 in Pender, NE to Carl and Lula (Jasa) Swanson. In 1955, he graduated from Winnebago High School. After graduation, Harold joined the United States Army. He was united in to married Janis Hall on August 19, 1962 in Hoskins, NE. Harold was a member of John Huss Presbyterian Church in Thurston where he served on session. He was on Winnebago Presbyterian Church session and president of the hospital board. Harold was a lifelong farmer, who enjoyed being outside and planting trees. He loved to spend time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Janis Swanson of Pender, NE; sons; Timothy and Karen Swanson of Thurston, NE, Jeffrey and Liesa Swanson of Omaha, NE; daughter Marcie Swanson of Omaha, NE; sisters; Carol and Clayton Lofgren of West Point, NE, Jean and Paul Bodlak of Emerson, NE; brothers, Dale Swanson of Winnebago, NE, John and Penny Sanders of Council Bluffs, IA, four grandchildren: Sarah (Brian) Bode, Kevin Swanson (Melissa Machacek), Taylor Smith (Corey Iverson), and Brooke Swanson and four great grandchildren: Oliver and Thomas Bode, and Carter and Vincent Iverson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and many aunts and uncles.
Harold Swanson
November 2, 2014 Leave a comment
Harold E. Swanson, 76, of Thurston, NE, passed away November 2, 2014 at Legacy Gardens Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 10:30 at the John Huss Presbyterian Church in Thurston, NE; Pastor Charity Potter will be officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 4, 2014 from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.
Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery in Pender, NE. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.
October 27, 2014 Leave a comment
Gale Lander, 73, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE.
Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.
October 4, 2014 Leave a comment
Marjorie S. Kratke, 95, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Friday, October 3, 2014 at Legacy Garden Living Center in Pender, Nebraska.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, Nebraska.
August 13, 2014 Leave a comment
DON W. SVENDSEN, 80 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away, Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, August 15, 2014, 10:30 am, at Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons.
BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery with Military Honors by Robert Klase VFW Post No. 7998 and Harvey Lenig American Legion Post No. 83 of Lyons.
VISITATION: Thursday, 6-8 pm with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons. Visitation will also be held Friday one hour prior to service at the Funeral Home.
MEMORIALS: To the family, to 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.
Don Svendsen
August 6, 2014 Leave a comment
Paul Thomsen, 48, of Pender, Nebraska died on Monday, August 4, 2014 near Nemo, South Dakota as the result of a motorcycle accident.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, August 8, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Pender, NE; with Father Gerald Leise officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, August 7, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
Paul Thomsen
Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery in Pender, NE. Lunch will follow the committal service at the Pender Volunteer Fire Department. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.
August 5, 2014 Leave a comment
Joan M. Racely, 84, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Monday, August 4, 2014 at Legacy Gardens in Pender, Nebraska.
Funeral services for Joan will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Pender in Pender, Nebraska; Pastor Steven Breazier will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender with the family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery in Pender, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the United Church of Pender.
Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.
Joan Racely
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