Tomas Olivera
Aug 25, 2014
Tomas Olivera died Monday, August 25, 2014 at the Creighton Medical Center in Omaha.
James E. Warnecke
Aug 23, 2014
James died Saturday, August 23, 2014 at his home in Columbus. James E. Warnecke was born July 12, 1938 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Ervin and Leola (Gilmore) Warnecke. He graduated from Norfolk High in 1958 and attended Norfolk Junior College. On February 14, 1960 James was united in marriage to Marcia Meyer in Norfolk. He worked for Montgomery Ward, Jackson...
Victor Rodriguez
Aug 18, 2014
Victor died Monday, August 18, 2014 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. Victor Rodriguez was born March 6, 1938 in Durango, Mexico to Baldomero Rodriguez and Camila Hernandez . He grew up in Mexico then moved to California in 1960. He married Teresa Demoss and had two sons Victor Hugo and Raul. He worked in many places in California; then...
Thomas Gdowski
Aug 18, 2014
Thomas Gdowski of Columbus died Monday, August 18, 2014 at Columbus Community Hospital. Thomas Gdowski was born July 30, 1946 in Columbus, Nebraska to Elizabeth Gdowski. He grew up in Columbus where he attended St. Anthony Grade School and Columbus Public Schools. He worked as a millwright, roofer and highway construction. Tom has owned and operated a scrap metal and...
Richard Brezenski
Aug 16, 2014
Richard Brezenski of Nashville, TN, formerly of Columbus, died unexpectedly on August 16, 2014 in Nashville. Richard J. Brezenski was born on October 18, 1955 in Columbus to Edward J. and Evangeline A. (Staroscik) Brezenski. Richard received his education in Nance and Platte County graduating from Columbus Senior High School in 1974. In 1978 Richard married Joan Gdowski in Fullerton,...
Ernest &Quot;Pee Wee&Quot; Bruner
Aug 16, 2014
Ernest J. "Pee Wee" Bruner of Columbus died Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Columbus Community Hospital. Ernest J. "Pee Wee" Bruner was born May 20, 1924 in David City, NE to Mike and Victoria (Fiala) Bruner. He grew up in Butler County and graduated from Brainard High School in 1941. On October 27, 1949, Ernest was united in marriage to...
Yvonne Greiner
Aug 14, 2014
Yvonne died Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the Countryside Home in Madison, Nebraska. Yvonne Marie Greiner was born February 2, 1937 in Madison, Wisconsin to Walter and Dorothy (Kolm) Borchert. She grew up in California where she graduated from high school in 1955. Yvonne moved to Mississippi for 2 years before moving to Columbus. At the age of 55 she...
James &Quot;Jim&Quot; Westerbuhr
Aug 8, 2014
James "Jim" Westerbuhr, age 64, of Richland died Friday, August 8, 2014 at his home. James "Jim" Westerbuhr was born April 1, 1950 in York, Nebraska to Richard and Cashmeir (Palu) Westerbuhr. He grew up in the Richland and Columbus area. Jim graduated from Boys Town High School. He married Mary Bialas in 1971 at St. Anthony Church in Columbus....
Alice Zimmerman
Aug 7, 2014
Alice Zimmerman died Thursday, August 7, 2014 in St. Edward, NE. Alice Lena Zimmerman was born February 6, 1911 in rural Polk County to Louis and Lena (Zyback) Hecker. She was the youngest of 6 Children. Alice attended grade school at District 18 (the Ball School) in Polk County. In 1924 the family moved to Columbus, NE where she graduated...
Dorvin &Quot;Mike&Quot; Burger
Aug 6, 2014
Dorvin "Mike" Burger age 79, of West Point, formerly of Bellwood, died Wednesday, August 6, 2014 in West Point. Dorvin Mike Burger was born November 26, 1934 in Leigh, Nebraska to Louis and Anna (Stepanek) Burger. He attended grade school in Colfax County and graduated from Leigh High School in 1953. He entered the United States Marines and served from...
Ernest &Quot;Ernie&Quot; Mejstrik
Aug 5, 2014
Ernest J. Mejstrik of Madison, formerly of Columbus, died Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at the Countryside Home in Madison. Ernest Joseph Mejstrik was born October 7, 1914 in Colfax County to Louis and Mary (Sindelar) Mejstrik. He was raised in Colfax County where he attended schools. On April 22, 1940 he was united in marriage to Agnes Evert. Ernie was...
Victor &Quot;Vic&Quot; Preister
Aug 1, 2014
Victor B. Preister, 95, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014, at his home, surrounded by family. Vic was born on November 10, 1918 on a farm in rural Lindsay. He was the 7th of 11 children born to Henry and Cecelia (Fangman) Preister. He received his education at St. Bernard Catholic School. Vic served in the United States...
Gary Sinclair
Jul 31, 2014
Gary died Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the Ambassador Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln. Gary D. Sinclair was born April 22, 1937 in Lynch, Nebraska to Oral and Anna (Talbert) Sinclair. He graduated from Bristow High School in 1955 and received his teaching certificate from Wayne State College. On August 19, 1961 Gary was united in marriage to Diane Honke at...
Terry Griffiths
Jul 29, 2014
Terry Griffiths, age 55, of Platte Center, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014 in Lincoln. Terry was born September 20, 1958 in Columbus to and Harry and Marilyn (Shunk) Griffiths. He attended grade school in Columbus and graduated from Spalding Academy in 1977. He owned and managed the Antler Bar in Spalding. Terry was previously married. To these unions three daughters...
Libby Jeanine Pierce
Jul 25, 2014
Libby Jeanine Pierce, infant daughter of Otis and Luz Maria (Duran) Pierce was born into heaven on Friday, July 25, 2014 at the Columbus Community Hospital. She is survived by: Parents Brother: Callen Pierce Grandparents Great Grandmother
Felix Tomasiewicz
Jul 23, 2014
Felix Tomasiewicz of Columbus died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at his home at Meridian Gardens. Felix Tomasiewicz was born September 17, 1938 in rural Boone County, near St. Edward, NE to Henry and Stella (Stach) Tomasiewicz. Felix attended several rural schools and after moving to Platte County, he graduated from St. Michael's Catholic School in Tarnov, NE in 1951. Felix...
Charles Pagel
Jul 21, 2014
Charles Pagel, age 76, of Columbus died Monday, July 21, 2014 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Charles was born July 19, 1938 in Reeder, North Dakota to Ehlert and Lillie (Holthues) Pagel. Charles graduated from high school in Reeder, North Dakota. On June 4, 1959, he married his high school sweetheart, Yvonne Sack in Reeder, ND. Charles and Yvonne lived...
Larry Bray
Jul 21, 2014
Larry Bray, age 72, of Columbus, went home to Jesus on Monday July 21, 2014 at his home following a brave battle with lung cancer. Larry was born December 1, 1941 in Columbus, Nebraska to Kye and Evelyn (Bauman) Bray. He graduated from Columbus High School and earned his Associates Degree in accounting at Northeast Community College. In his early...
Harry J. Weber
Jul 19, 2014
Harry J. Weber of Columbus was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 19, 2014 from Mory's Haven in Columbus. Harry John Weber was born February 13, 1912 on the family farm North of Monroe to John and Hattie (Schrader) Weber. He attended the Wattsville School District. Harry married Florence Sronce on July 17, 1937...
Donna &Quot;Joan&Quot; Wyman
Jul 15, 2014
Donna "Joan" Wyman died Tuesday, July 15, 2014 in Columbus. Donna Joan Nelson was born on the family farm near Havens on March 27, 1931 to Roy Ramsey Nelson and Gladys Adelson Nelson. She attended country school District 61 and later graduated from Clarks High School. On August 29, 1948 she married Theodore Ted Samuel Wyman. They started farming in...