In Memory of Augusta A. Kracman

Augusta A. "Gussie" Kracman, age 91, of Bellwood, Nebraska died Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Services are 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic Church - Rural Bellwood with Reverend Scott Courtney officiating.  Visitation after 5:00 p.m. Friday with a 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service at St. Joseph Church.  Visitation continues Saturday morning from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. also at the church.  Burial is in the St. Mary's/Presentation Cemetery - Rural Bellwood.

Gussie was born April 14, 1916 on the Mick family farm west of Bellwood, Nebraska to Joseph F. and Minnie (Sprunk) Mick. She attended District #13 School near Bellwood. Gussie married Leonard C. Kracman on February 3, 1942 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Bellwood, Nebraska. The couple lived near Abie, Nebraska before moving to the Bellwood area where they farmed their entire lives. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, Altar Society and a past 4-H leader. Gussie enjoyed sewing, crocheting, needlepoint, playing cards, baking kolachies, gardening and spoiling her grandchildren.

She is survived by:

Son: Dennis (Vera) Kracman of Bellwood, NE
Daughter: Bonnie "Ramaekers" Kracman of Columbus, NE

Sister: Ilene Aerts of David City, NE
Sister-in-law: Lorene Mick of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter: Denise (Roy) Harris of Linwood, NE
Grandson: Todd L. Kracman of rural Bellwood, NE
Grandson: Shannon (Angie) Ramaekers of rural Bellwood, NE
Granddaughter: Maureen Ramaekers of Lincoln, NE
Eleven Great Grandchildren
Two Great Great Grandchildren

She was preceded by:

Husband: Leonard Kracman
Father: Joseph F. Mick
Mother: Minnie (Sprunk) Mick
Brother: Joseph Mick
Brother: Louis Mick
Brother: Walter Mick
Infant Brother: Ferdinand Mick