Ruth Gernstein
Nov 6, 2014
Ruth R. Gernstein of Columbus died Thursday, November 6, 2014 in Columbus. Ruth R. Gernstein was born October 11, 1924 in Greeley, CO to Henry and Marie (Wiederspahn) Gettman. She grew up in Greeley and graduated from Greeley High School in 1941. Ruth moved to Denver in 1944 where she worked for Woolworth's, Central Bank, Lerner's, and Gate's Rubber Company...
Romay Wandro
Nov 6, 2014
Romay died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Genoa Long Term Care in Genoa, Nebraska. Rose Marie "Romay" Wandro was born March 18, 1928 near Monroe, Nebraska to John and Monica (Augustyn) Sliva. She attended St. Michaels School in Tarnov. On May 29, 1951 Romay was united in marriage to Albert Wandro. The couple lived in Silver Creek where they...
Robert Brichacek
Nov 5, 2014
Robert Joseph Brichacek, 71, died Wed., Nov 5. 2014 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born Aug 12, 1943 to Joseph M. & Lillian D. (Richtig) Brichacek of Clarkson, Ne. He attended District school #28 and graduated from Schuyler High School in 1961. While in 4-H he garnered many ribbons and awards for...
Bernard E. Riley
Nov 3, 2014
Bernard Eugene Riley or "Riley" as everyone called him, age 90, died at Brookestone Acres in Columbus, NE on November 3, 2014. Bernard Eugene Riley was born August 4, 1924 in Salina, Kansas, to Ed & Fanny (Cummings) Riley. He grew up on a farm in Ottawa County 5 miles west of Longford, Kansas. When he was in high school...
Clarence R. &Quot;Shorty&Quot; Starostka
Oct 31, 2014
Clarence R. "Shorty" Starostka, age, 91, of Grand Island, formerly of Clarks, died Friday, October 31, 2014 at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. Clarence was born June 7, 1923 in Clarks, Nebraska to Leo and Eva (Stopak) Starostka. He attended grade school in rural Merrick County and graduated from Clarks High in 1940. He moved to Columbus, Ohio...
Anthony &Quot;Tony&Quot; Stuhr
Oct 29, 2014
Anthony "Tony" Stuhr of Bellwood died Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at his home. Anthony Stuhr was born July 24, 1946 in Petersburg, NE to Lawrence and Mary (Starman) Stuhr, Sr. Tony grew up in Petersburg and graduated from St. Johns High School in 1965. He enlisted in the US Army where he served in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Tony...
Ted K. Cannon
Oct 26, 2014
Ted died Sunday, October 26, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska Ted Keene Cannon was born October 26, 1922 in Silver Creek, Nebraska to Clyde W. and Hulda (Ruff) Cannon. He graduated from Silver Creek High School in 1939. He then graduated from Reppert School of Auctioneering in 1942. He married Mildred I. Thurstonson on December 30, 1944...
Bernard Laska
Oct 25, 2014
Bernard J. Laska, age 77, of Columbus, died Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Bernard J. Laska was born July 24, 1937 to Leo and Genevieve (Scheidts) Laska in Duncan, Nebraska. He graduated from Duncan High School and received his associated degree in business. He married Kandence Muller On June 30, 1973 in Central City. Bernard drilled...
Delores I. Kodad
Oct 14, 2014
Delores died Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at the Gateway Senior Living Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Delores was born in Primrose, NE on May 25th, 1927 to Peter and Frances (Allison) Liss. She attended school at Boone and Platte County and graduated from St. Edward high school. Delores married Edwin Kodad June 3rd 1947 at St. Edward Catholic church. She worked...
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...