John J. Kuta
Oct 14, 2014
John died Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at his home in Columbus. John Joseph Kuta was born January 27, 1950 in Columbus, Nebraska to Alfred and Lorraine (Swolek) Kuta. He graduated from Columbus High School. John worked at numerous manufacturing facilities as a welder. He recently retired from Columbus Public Schools where he worked as a janitor. John enjoyed fishing as...
Tyrone E. &Quot;Ty&Quot; Jarosz
Oct 13, 2014
Ty died Monday, October 13, 2014 at the Brookstone Acres in Columbus. Tyrone Edward Jarosz was born April 10, 1947 in Columbus, Nebraska to Victor and Selma (Liss) Jarosz. He was in the last graduating class of St. Bonaventure High School in 1965. He also graduated from Nettilton Technical Institute and attended classes at Platte Community College in Columbus. Ty...
Donald Sullivan
Oct 10, 2014
Donald L. Sullivan of Columbus died Friday, October 10, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Donald L. Sullivan was born November 23, 1936 in Columbus, Nebraska to Edward and Clara (Wozny) Sullivan. He received his early education at St. Anthony Grade School and graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in 1954. He served in the United States Army...
Darlene Kosinski
Oct 7, 2014
Darlene Kosinski of Columbus died Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Columbus Community Hospital. Darlene Lois Kosinski was born April 7, 1938, in Fairplay, Colorado, to Cyril & Ida (Jones) Jarrett. She had 4 siblings: Betty, Donna, Cyril and Kenneth. She attended school at Kirk and Red Top Country School in Colorado. In 1955, Darlene married Jack Murphy and they resided...
Lilly Ann Tilley
Oct 3, 2014
Lilly Ann Tilley, age 6 month, of Columbus, died Friday, October 3, 2014 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Private family services will be held. Lilly Ann Tilley was born March 27, 2014 in Columbus to DeMarie Hecker and Jeff Tilley. For the short time we have loved her, she has brought so much joy into our lives. She was always...
George K. Soulliere
Oct 2, 2014
George died Thursday, October 2, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. George K. Soulliere was born March 30, 1927 in Platte Center, Nebraska to George E. and Anna (Micek) Soulliere. He graduated from Platte Center High School in 1947 and attended Barber School. George served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from December 1944 - July 1946 in...
Syvilla Grotelueschen
Sep 28, 2014
Syvilla A. Grotelueschen of Omaha, formerly of Columbus, died Sunday, September 28, 2014 at St. Joseph Villa in Omaha. Syvilla Grotelueschen was born February 14, 1915 in rural Columbus to Jacob and Lenora (Gragert) Aerni. She grew up in Columbus and graduated from Kramer High School in 1933. She worked in Columbus and lived at home before being united in...
Mark Kaczor
Sep 26, 2014
Mark R. Kaczor of Columbus died Friday, September 26, 2014 at Mory's Haven in Columbus. Mark Kaczor was born October 5, 1933 in Polk County to Charles and Tillie (Molczyk) Kaczor. Mark worked as a mechanic. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He is survived by: Sister Monica Micek of Osceola, NE Nieces and Nephews He is...
Marvin &Quot;Bub&Quot; Ulmer
Sep 26, 2014
Marvin died Friday, September 26, 2014 at his home in Platte Center, Nebraska. Marvin "Bub" Ulmer was born December 14, 1949 in Logan, Iowa to Gerald and Marie (Hanson) Ulmer. He graduated from Woodbine, Iowa High School in 1968. While in high school he played in a rock and roll band, and in his Uncles' band until he left for...
Richard &Quot;Dick&Quot; Averett
Sep 23, 2014
All the world's a stage... Richard Dick Averett made his debut Feb. 5, 1936 in Gooding, Idaho. After carousing around the world of theater, stage acting and this comedy/drama we call "life," he gave his final bow at his home in Columbus, Nebraska on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014. Reviews were generally positive, although no encore performance is expected. Dick was...
Doris G. Langan
Sep 17, 2014
Doris died Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Doris G. Langan was born June 14, 1920 in Platte Center, Nebraska to John and Della (Enzminger) Eihausen. She graduated from Platte Center High School in 1937. On July 6, 1942 Doris was united in marriage to Irvin Langan in Victoria, Texas. She was a homemaker and...
Deborah Lloyd
Sep 16, 2014
Deborah Lloyd, age 54, of Lindsay, died Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Deborah was born August 22, 1960 in Denver, Colorado to Harold and Jennie (Sterk) Schouten. She grew up in Denver where she graduated from Denver Christian High School in 1978. Deb attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins. In 1981 she married Keith Lloyd...
Edwin A. Tomasiewicz
Sep 16, 2014
Edwin Tomasiewicz of Columbus died Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Columbus Community Hospital. Edwin A. Tomasiewicz was born February 14, 1936 in St. Edward, NE to Henry and Stella (Stach) Tomasiewicz. Edwin attended various schools in Platte County. Edwin entered the US Army in 1955 and served until 1957. He married Delores Vetick on November 14, 1959 at St. Bonaventure...
Richard F. &Quot;Dick&Quot; Brodfuehrer
Sep 14, 2014
Richard died Sunday, September 14, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. Richard F. Dick Brodfuehrer was born in Columbus, Nebraska on June 30,1933 to Ferd and Lucile (Burgess) Brodfuehrer. He played trumpet in the Kramer High Band and organized his first group, a five-piece combo when he was 16. The combo almost immediately booked a six month engagement at the Eagles...
Paul J. Braun
Sep 12, 2014
Paul died Friday, September 12, 2014 at Bryan LGH East in Lincoln, Nebraska. Paul J. Braun was born December 6, 1926 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska to Bernard and Anna (Kraus) Braun. He received his education at St. Anthony School in Cedar Rapids. Paul worked on the family farm and various other jobs until entering the Army on August 3, 1950....
Jayne Jacobitz
Sep 12, 2014
Jayne Jacobitz, age 61, of Columbus, died Friday, September 12, 2014 at her home in Columbus. Jayne Jacobitz was born May 4, 1953 in Plainview, Nebraska to Lamonte and Emeline (Tichy) Kotrous. She grew up in Verdigre, Nebraska and graduated from Verdigre High School in 1971. Jayne attended Northeast Technical School in Norfolk, Nebraska. She married John Jacobitz on August...
Leola &Quot;Ole&Quot; Mueller
Sep 9, 2014
Leola "Ole" Mueller, age 97, of Columbus, died Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at the Cottonwood Home in Columbus. Leola "Ole" Mueller was born February 2, 1917 in rural Platte County near Oconee, Nebraska to William and Louise (Seefeld) Krumland. She received her education at rural Platte County Schools, Immanuel Lutheran and Kramer High in Columbus. Leola married Oscar Mueller on...
Richard &Quot;Dick&Quot; Schmidt
Sep 3, 2014
Richard died Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at his home north of Monroe. Richard Dick Schmidt was born June 25, 1933 in Platte Center, NE to Otto and Loretta (Beller) Schmidt. He served in the US Army from August of 1953 until May of 1955 in Company C-4th Engineer battalion stationed in Hanaw, Germany. Richard was united in marriage to Florence...
Norman Cook
Sep 2, 2014
Norman died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at his home in Columbus. Norman F. Cook was born December 9, 1932 near St. Bernard, Nebraska to Jacob and Gertrude (Schaefer) Cook. He grew up on a farm near St. Bernard and attended St. Bernard School. On February 23, 1957 Norm was united in marriage to Deloras M. Dieter at St. Leonard's Catholic...
Garold &Quot;Dean&Quot; Barnes
Aug 27, 2014
Garold "Dean" Barnes, age 71 of Columbus died Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Dean was born May 26, 1943 in Stuart, Nebraska to Gerald and Mavis (Tasler) Barnes. At an early age he moved with his family to California. In 1968 Dean moved to Columbus and has lived her since. He worked at Behlen Mfg, North...