Roger D. Ross, 75, of Pender NE


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.

Gale R. Lander, 73, of Pender NE


Gale R. Lander, age 73, of Pender, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Pender, NE; Pastor Dan Springer will be officiating. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery in Pender, NE. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 28, 2014 from 4until 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. and the family present from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church 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, Nebraska.

Gale was born September 18, 1941 in Pender, NE to Carl and Mamie (Swanson) Lander. He attended and graduated from Pender High School in 1960. Gale was active in the Covenant Church where he served as council president, Deacon, taught Sunday school, and was a church camp leader.  He enjoyed playing golf, and watching and attending Husker athletics and Pender High sports. He was also a member of the Pender Pretenders, the National Cattlemen’s Association, president of the Northeast Nebraska Cattle Feeders, board member of Pender Airport Authority, and a board member of Twin Creeks Golf Course. Gale was a farmer his whole life. He loved being outside feeding the animals. Most of all, Gale enjoyed being with his family.

Gale is survived by his brothers, Rod (Ellen) Lander of Pender, NE, Norman (Lila) Lander of Pender; niece, Jill Lander Halsey, NE; nephews, Michael Lander of Pender, NE, Scott Hinrich of Sioux Falls, SD, Steve (Bev) Hinrich Sioux Falls, SD; special friend, Sharon Fabry of Omaha, NE.  Gale is also survived by Mark (Lorraine) Lander of Pender, NE, Terry Lander of Lincoln, NE, Tom (Pat) Lanz of Fairfax, IA, and loving cousins and a host of friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mamie Lander.

Gale Lander

Gale Lander

Marilyn A. Aparks-Kinning, 79, of Decatur NE


MARILYN A. SPARKS-KINNING, 79 years, of Decatur, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, November 1, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Decatur.

VISITATION: Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church.

BURIAL: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur.

MEMORIALS: To the family

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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Marilyn Kinning

Marilyn Kinning

Gale R. Lander, 73, of Pender NE


Gale R. Lander, 73, of Pender, NE, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Pender, NE; Pastor Dan Springer will be officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 28, 2014 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 and the family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Pender, NE. Burial will be at 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.

Gale was born September 18, 1941 in Pender, NE to Carl and Mamie (Swanson) Lander. He attended and graduated from Pender High School in 1960. Gale was active in the Covenant Church where he served as council president, Deacon, taught Sunday school, and was a church camp leader. He enjoyed playing golf, and watching and attending Husker athletics and Pender High sports. He was also a member of the Pender Pretenders, the National Cattlemen’s Association, president of the Northeast Nebraska Cattle Feeders, board member of Pender Airport Authority, and a board member of Twin Creeks Golf Course. Gale was a farmer his whole life. He loved being outside feeding the animals. Most of all, Gale enjoyed being with his family.

Gale is survived by his brothers, Rod (Ellen) Lander of Pender, NE, Norman (Lila) Lander of Pender; niece, Jill Lander Halsey, NE; nephews, Michael Lander of Pender, NE, Scott Hinrich of Sioux Falls, SD, Steve (Bev) Hinrich Sioux Falls, SD; special friend, Sharon Fabry of Omaha, NE. Gale is also survived by Mark (Lorraine) Lander of Pender, NE, Terry Lander of Lincoln, NE, Tom (Pat) Lanz of Fairfax, IA, and loving cousins and a host of friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mamie Lander.

Gale Lander

Gale Lander

Gale Lander, 73, of Pender NE


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.

Don W. Svendsen, 80 of Lyons NE


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

Don Svendsen

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Laura M. Johnston, 79 of Rosalie, NE


Laura M. Johnston, 79, of Rosalie, NE passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE.

Services for Laura are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE.

Bonnie C. Maslonka, 70 of Pender, NE


Bonnie C. Maslonka, 70, of Pender, NE passed away Friday, April 11, 2014 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the Walthill Methodist Church in Walthill, NE at 11:00 a.m.; Pastor Steven Breazier will be officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Walthill. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Walthill Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE. 

Bonnie was born March 26, 1944 in Walthill, NE to Ted and Ruby Maslonka. She attended Walthill High School and graduated in 1962. Bonnie worked at the Walthill City Office as the Village Clerk for several years. She enjoyed playing cards and cooking. Bonnie had a special bond with her nieces and nephews and their families, and enjoyed spending time with them. 

Bonnie is survived by her sisters, Marcella Hinds of Centerville, SD and Maryann (Wayne) Bakke of Sloan, IA; brothers, Ralph Maslonka of Sioux City, IA and Darrel Maslonka; sister-in-law, Doris Maslonka of Arvada, CO, and many nieces and nephews. 

Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Raymond Maslonka and David Maslonka, and sister Ramona Brinson.

Bonnie C. Maslonka, 70 of Pender, NE


Bonnie C. Maslonka, 70, of Pender, Nebraska died on Friday, April 11, 2014 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender.  

Funeral services for Bonnie are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Pender.

Robert W. Morris, 77 of Wayne, NE


Robert W. Morris, 77, of Wayne, Nebraska died on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE.

Funeral services for Bob are pending at this time with Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield.