Nina G. Mitera, age 92, of Columbus, Nebraska died Thursday, August 17, 2006 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus with Reverend Del Lape officiating. Visitation is 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday with a 4:00 p.m. C.D.A. Rosary and a 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service, all at St. Anthony Church. Visitation continues Tuesday morning from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. also at the church. Burial is in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
Nina G. Roberts was born November 13, 1913 in Fullerton, NE to Oscar W. & Emma (Bartholomew) Roberts. She was raised in western Nebraska before moving to Columbus. Nina was united in marriage to James P. Mitera on June 28, 1933 at St. Anthony Church in Columbus. The couple farmed east of Columbus. Nina loved travel, dancing, and was an avid reader. She was a member of St. Anthony Church, St. Theresa Sodality, Catholic Daughters, Eagles Auxiliary #1834 where she was past president, Home Extension, Kountry Kousins Klub 1939, and American Legion Post #84 Auxiliary.
She is survived by:
Son J.C. (Mary) Mitera of Hastings, NE
Daughter Sandra Williams of Columbus, NE
Daughter Barbara (John) Woerth of Columbus, NE
Daughter Yvonne Kay (Earl) Woods of Red Oak, IA
Sister Opal Gerlach of Albuquerque, NM
13 Grandchildren
19 Great Grandchildren
8 Great Great Grandchildren
She is preceded in death by:
Husband James P Mitera
Father Oscar W. Roberts
Mother Emma Roberts
Two Brothers
Three Sisters
One Great Grandchild