Katherine (Gibbs) Lockhart, 89, of Tekamah NE

November 11, 2014 Leave a comment


Katherine (Gibbs) Lockhart was born April 3, 1925, in Newcastle, Nebraska, to James and Lucy (Fitzgerald) Gibbs. She passed away November 10, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Tekamah, Nebraska, at the age of 89.

Katherine moved to Tekamah at the age of 20. It was there, in 1952, that she married her soul mate Charles (Yockey) Lockhart. She worked in accounting all her life, and retired from the Burt County State Bank in 1984. After retiring, she enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.

Katherine was an active member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, in Tekamah. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, wife and friend. She was a strong, independent and remarkably generous woman, who will be much missed. Her caring, loving ways, sense of humor and spunk touched the hearts of everyone she met. She was always there for everyone, always donating time and money to others.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles (Yockey); parents, James and Lucy Gibbs; sister, Winona Ryan; brother, Jim Gibbs; brothers-in-law, Edgar and Sam Lockhart, Jim Ryan, Ronald Ericksen; sisters-in-law, Ann Williams, Hazel Winslade, Mae Palmer, Agnes Farris, Helen Madsen.

Survivors include her daughters, Mary Miklas, of Bellevue, NE, Bobbi Jo Lockhart, of Blair, NE; two grandchildren, Brandon Miklas, of Bellevue, Christopher (Eileen) Lockhart, of Chicago, IL; great granddaughter, Norah, of Chicago; sister-in-law, Bernice, of Lincoln, NE; brother-in-law, Keith Palmer, of Tekamah; many nieces; nephews; and other loved ones.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, November 14, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Tekamah, NE

VIGIL SERVICE: Thursday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Tekamah.

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Virgil Sutton, 95, of Tekamah NE

October 28, 2014 Leave a comment


VIRGIL D. SUTTON, 95 years of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah.

Virgil was born April 4, 1919, in Decatur, Nebraska, to Edward and Sylvia (Wedgewood) Sutton. He attended Decatur schools and was employed in farming.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; three sisters and son, Joe Sutton.

Survivors include his sons,  Brian Sutton of Dallas, TX, Melvin Sutton of Denver, CO,  Michael Sutton of Council Bluffs, IA, Kenny Sutton of Ocean City, MD; daughters, Barbara Robinson of Jasper, TX, Jackie Bailey of Ocean City, MD, Sandy Boyce of Houston, TX; brother, Oliver Sutton of Peabody, MA.

No services were scheduled

MEMORIALS may be directed to the family.

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Betty Lou Frye Mossberger Grady, 73, of Tekamah NE

October 23, 2014 Leave a comment


Betty Lou Frye Mossberger Grady, 73 years of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska, with her family by her side.

Betty was born February 23, 1941, in Herman, Nebraska, to Robert A. and Mattie J. (Whitnack) Frye. She attended Herman Schools.

On December 15, 1956, Betty married Richard Mossberger. They had three daughters.

Betty was a hard worker and worked at various types of jobs throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary A. Snyder; brothers, Robert and Monte Frye.

Survivors include her three daughters, Kathy A. Algiere of Omaha, NE, Robin Mossberger of Tekamah, Mattie Dodge of Omaha; brothers, Harold (Kathleen) Frye of Honey Creek, IA, Stan (Tammy) Frye of Blair, NE; sisters, Alice Gorman of Brookings, OR, Rose (George) Ackerman of Tekamah; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and many friends.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Friday, October 24, 2014, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah

BURIAL: Herman Cemetery at a later date

MEMORIALS: To the Family

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Betty Lou Grady

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Virgil D. Sutton, 95, of Tekamah NE

October 22, 2014 Leave a comment


VIRGIL D. SUTTON, 95 years of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah.

No services are scheduled

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Betty Lou Grady, 73, of Tekamah NE

October 22, 2014 Leave a comment


BETTY LOU GRADY, 73 years of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Friday, October 24, 2014, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah

BURIAL: Herman Cemetery at a later date

MEMORIALS: To the Family

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Cyndy M. Heng, 74, of Tekamah NE

October 18, 2014 Leave a comment


CYNDY M. HENG, 74 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at her home in Tekamah on Wednesday, October 15, 2014.

Cyndy Marie (Malone) Heng was born November 16, 1939, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Her parents Ansel and Arlene (Watcher) Malone resided at a farm in Douglas, Nebraska, until 1954. She attended Douglas Public Schools from first grade through 8th grade.

In 1954, the family moved to Lincoln, where Cyndy attended Jr and Sr high school. The family returned to Douglas for her senior year at Douglas High School.  In August of 1956, Cyndy met Edwin Heng at a dance in Syracuse, Nebraska. Edwin was home on leave from the army. They corresponded until his discharge in 1957. Cyndy went to work at an insurance company in Lincoln. On August 14, 1958, Edwin and Cyndy were married and lived in Lincoln.

In 1960, the family moved to Lyons, Nebraska, and in 1963, moved to Tekamah. Cyndy was a stay-at-home mom. She joined a morning and evening bowling league and for several years she played softball on the Tekamah women’s team. She was active for many years in the Tekamah Junior Women’s Association. Cyndy was an active member of the St. Patrick’s parish.

The last years of Cyndy’s life were spent with grandchildren. Cyndy and Ed enjoyed attending their grandchildren’s events. They made Papa and Nana very proud.

She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Randy.

Survivors include her husband, Edwin; son, Kirk of Omaha, NE; daughter and son-in-law, Kristi and Todd Wragge of Hampton, IA; daughter-in-law, Sandy Heng of Omaha; six grandchildren, Alexandra  and Samantha Heng, McKenna, Paige, Samuel, and Claire Wragge; sister and brother-in-law, Marcene and Carl Josephson of Linn Creek, MO; brother and sister-in-law, Wesley and Kathy Malone of Douglas, NE; many other relatives and friends.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL:  Monday, October 20, 2014, 10:00 am St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Tekamah, NE.

VISITATION: Sunday, 5:30 – 7 pm with family receiving friends. VIGIL SERVICE at 7:00 pm all at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Visitation Monday will also be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery

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

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Cyndy Heng

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Donald Keith Speck, 86, of Tekamah NE

October 3, 2014 Leave a comment


DONALD KEITH SPECK, 86 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska

Donald K. Speck, 86, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed from this earthly life on September 29, 2014 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska. Don was born February 3, 1928, in Burt County, Nebraska, to Gordon and Florence (Scherner) Speck. Other than two years serving his country in the Korean Conflict, he lived his entire life in Tekamah. Upon graduation from Tekamah High School, Don attended telegraph operator school in Omaha, where he discovered an office environment didn’t suit him. Preferring open spaces, Don worked for several different enterprises in Tekamah over the years, all with ties to agriculture and the outdoors.

Following his stint in the Army, he returned to Tekamah in 1951, where a young woman working in a local restaurant caught his fancy. Don and Jean J. Rapp were united in marriage April 18, 1954. They were blessed with three children, Leta, Judy, and Leon.

Don was loyal to his family and his country. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Don was known for his quick wit and sense of humor, which he readily shared with anyone. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Leon Speck; parents, Gordon and Florence Speck; brothers, Kenneth Speck of Omaha, Emmett Speck of Tekamah; sisters, Inez Chase of Tekamah, Phyllis Gammel of Murdock.

Don is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean Speck of Tekamah; daughters and sons-in-law, Leta and Helmut Liesch of Kimball, NE, Judy and Clark Meyer of Allen, TX; daughter-in-law, Vicki Speck of Eldora, IA; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Smith of Sioux Falls, SD,  Debbie Speck of Tekamah; grandchildren, Benjamin Speck of Eldora, Lora and Bryce Kubli of Melbourne, IA, Terri Meyer and Jim Spallin of Allen, TX, Robert Meyer and Jessica Eagleboy of Colorado Springs, CO; great-grandchildren, Kathryn Kubli, Shaelie Spallin, Marlena Meyer, Robert Meyer, Elsa Meyer; many nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: October 10, 2014, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah

PRIVATE FAMILY BURIAL: October 11, 2014, in the Tekamah Cemetery

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

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Donald Speck

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Donald Keith Speck, 86, of Tekamah NE

October 1, 2014 Leave a comment


DONALD KEITH SPECK, 86 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: October 10, 2014, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah

PRIVATE FAMILY BURIAL: October 11, 2014, in the Tekamah Cemetery

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

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Sandra Sue Stork, 70, of Tekamah NE

September 28, 2014 2 Comments


SANDRA SUE STORK, 70 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Friday, September 26, 2014, at Brookstone Village in Omaha, Nebraska

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, October 3, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at the Tekamah City Auditorium.

VISITATION: Thursday, October 2, 2014, 4 – 8 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah. Visitation will also be held Friday one hour prior to the service at the auditorium in Tekamah.

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery

MEMORIALS:

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Sandra Stork

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Betty Jean (Ritz) Wagner, 80 of Tekamah NE

August 27, 2014 Leave a comment


BETTY JEAN (RITZ) WAGNER, 80 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Monday, August 25, 2014, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.

Betty was born December 18, 1933, in Comstock, Nebraska, to Christian G. A. Ritz and Vella M. (Grim) Ritz Oxford. She graduated from Broken Bow High School.

On June 14, 1953, Betty married Kenneth L. Wagner of Merna, Nebraska. After living a few years in Broken Bow and one year in Grand Island, the couple moved to Omaha in 1961.

Betty stared her career in banking as a teller at First National Bank in Broken Bow. She worked as an Executive Secretary, Credit Card Manager and Purchasing Manager at Omaha National Bank.  In 1977, she graduated from the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin and was later promoted to Bank Officer. Betty retired from banking in 1996, after the bank ultimately became U. S. Bank. During her career, Betty served in various offices of the National Association of Credit Women (NACW), including a term as President.

Throughout her life, Betty was an avid Husker football fan, enjoyed deer and antelope hunting with her husband, Ken and loved reading mysteries, thrillers and romance novels.

She moved to Tekamah to be closer to her daughter, Deb and son-in-law, Rick and assisted them until last year with the operation of their wine tasting room at Big Cottonwood Vineyards and Winery. Many customers’ memories and positive experiences with the winery are because of Betty.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; aunts, Nola Bailey Sorenson, Dollie Garris and Goldie Pirnie; uncles, Avalo “Bus” and Jack Grimm, whom she grew up with.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Deb and Rick Barnett of Tekamah and sister-in-law, Willa Wagner of Erickson, Nebraska.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Friday, August, 29, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah.

PRIVATE FAMILY BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska, at a later date

MEMORIALS: Tekamah Fire and Rescue, Lied Tekamah Public Library, and Oakland Public Library.

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Betty Wagner

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