Vergel Cyza
Jul 31, 2015
Beloved husband, father and grandfather Vergel Anthony Cyza passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 in Omaha. Vergel was born February 6, 1939 to Lonny and Julia (Czarnick) Cyza in Genoa, NE. Verg attended grade school in Platte Center and graduated from Duncan in 1956. He married the love of his life, Carol Ann Konz, on September 25, 1965. They were...
Koreen (Wolfgram) Nye
Jul 27, 2015
In the quiet early morning hours of July 27, 2015 surrounded by her loving family, Koreen (Wolfgram) Nye passed away. Koreen was attended to by the wonderful staff at Brookstone Acres and comforted by her children, grandchildren and extended family and cherished friends. Koreen (Wolfgram) Nye was born January 12, 1943 in Laurel, Nebraska to Elmer and Ruth (Kuehl) Monk....
Leona M. Micek
Jul 18, 2015
Leona M. Micek, formerly of Columbus, died Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Leona M. Micek was born July 9, 1919 in Greeley County, Nebraska to Joseph and Emma (Goedicke) McGuire. She graduated from Cedar Rapids High School and attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. She taught for six years in rural schools in Greeley...
Katherine &Quot;Kathi&Quot; (Mrs. Con) Nosal
Jul 16, 2015
Katherine "Kathi" Ann (Mrs. Con) Nosal, 74, of Columbus died Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Katherine Ann (Shonka) Nosal was born September 7, 1940 in Columbus to Glenn and Lucile (Bame) Shonka. She attended schools in Colorado, Grand Island, and graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in Columbus. Kathi graduated from College...
Allan Brewer
Jul 9, 2015
Allan Brewer, age 71, of Columbus died Thursday, July 9, 2015 at his home in Columbus. Allan was born April 22, 1944 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Clayton and Leona (Kneifel) Brewer. He grew up in Columbus where he graduated from Columbus High in 1962. Allan worked in the heating and air business. He was self employed and also worked for...
Irene Ann Konwinski
Jul 5, 2015
Irene Ann Konwinski, age 80, of Omaha, formerly of Columbus died peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Brookestone Village in Omaha. Irene Ann Konwinski was born January 2, 1935 at St. Marys Hospital in Columbus, Nebraska to Peter and Agnes (Staniec) Niedzwiecki. She grew up in Duncan where she attended St. Stanislaus Catholic Grade School and graduated from Duncan...
Louis M. Svoboda
Jul 3, 2015
Louis Mikle Svoboda died Friday, July 3, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Louis enjoyed the outdoors, painting, jogging, music, dancing and singing with the Capital City Czech Choraliers. His greatest love was spoiling his grandchildren, family and his faith. Louis was a native Nebraskan. He was born on a farm home near Brainard, May 31, 1925, to...
Sandra Szelag
Jul 2, 2015
Sandra K. Szelag of Columbus died Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the Creighton Medical Center in Omaha. Sandra K. Szelag was born September 28, 1953 in Newman Grove to Donald "Stetz" and Velma (Ashby) Dreifurst. She grew up in Columbus and graduated from Columbus High School in 1971. On October 13, 1973 she was united in marriage to John Szelag...
Alvin &Quot;Bud&Quot; Siemek, Jr.
Jul 1, 2015
Alvin "Bud" Siemek, Jr. died Wednesday, July 1, 2015 in Omaha, Nebraska. Bud was born March 6, 1926 in Fullerton, Nebraska to Alvin Sr. and Leona (Wetovick) Siemek. He grew up in Fullerton, spending many summers at his cousins farms. Bud was drafted in early 1944 and trained in Camp Stewart, GA and Camp Hood, TX before serving in the...
Lois Coufal
Jun 21, 2015
Lois F. Coufal, age 98, of Columbus, died Sunday, June 21, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Lois F. Coufal was born April 15, 1917 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Henry and Henrietta (Heidenreich) Schricker. She grew up in Grand Island where she graduated from high school. She married Frank J. Coufal Jr. on January 4, 1941 in...
Frank Dubas
Jun 18, 2015
Frank T. Dubas of Columbus died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. Frank T. Dubas was born July 4, 1929 in rural western Nance County, NE to Frank and Frances (Shefcyk) Dubas. He attended Mt. Zion District 40 School until he completed the 8th grade. Frank farmed with his family and was united in marriage to Phyllis...
Frances &Quot;Jeannie&Quot; Coan
Jun 14, 2015
Jeannie died Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Frances "Jeannie" Coan was born February 21, 1928 in Monroe, Nebraska to Bernard and Marguerite (Werts) Zimmerman. She graduated from St. Edward High School in 1945. On April 15, 1950 Jeannie was united in marriage to Edward J. Coan in St. Edward. She worked for the Telephone...
Marvin W. Bender
Jun 10, 2015
Marvin W. Bender, age 69, of Columbus, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at his home in Columbus due to cancer. Marvin was born October 29, 1945 in Columbus, Nebraska to Edwin and Lucille (Fischer) Bender. He grew up on a farm near Cornlea. Marv attended Catholic grade school in Cornlea and graduated from Humphrey High in 1964. He then attended...
Jesus Marquez Hernandez
Jun 4, 2015
Jesus died Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Jesus M. Marquez Hernandez was born January 28, 1956 in Mexico to Placido Marquez and Manuela Hernandez. In 1977 he married Damaris Villegas in Mexico. Jesus is survived by: Wife: Damaris Marquez of Columbus, NE Daughter: Jaqueline Marquez of Columbus, NE Daughter: Rocio Marquez of Columbus, NE Daughter: Janet...
Lynn Egger
Jun 2, 2015
Lynn Michelle Wallingford Egger went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2015. Lynn was born April 4, 1961 in Charles City, Iowa. Lynn spent her early school days in Grand Island, Nebraska and upper grade school and high school days in Columbus, Nebraska. Lynn graduated from Columbus Lakeview High School in 1980. She attended Platte Community College studying...
Sylvester &Quot;Sonny&Quot; Starzec
May 29, 2015
Sylvester A. "Sonny" Starzec of Columbus died Friday, May 29, 2015 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. Sylvester Adam "Sonny" Starzec was born December 16, 1923 in Cedar Rapids, NE to Stanley and Mary (Jarosz) Starzec. He grew up on a farm in Cedar Rapids and graduated from Cedar Rapids High School in 1941. In October of 1955 he was united...
Milton W. Lueke
May 22, 2015
Milt died Friday, May 22, 2015 at Brookstone Acres in Columbus. Milton W. Lueke was born May 28, 1924 in Platte County, Nebraska to Walter G. and Lillie B. (Held) Lueke. He graduated from Kramer High School in 1941 at age sixteen. He became a pilot as a teenager, bought an airplane with his neighbor and best friend, Cliff Hibbel,...
Dale F. Gonka
May 22, 2015
Dale F. Gonka, age 65, of Columbus, died Friday, May 22, 2015 at his home. Dale was born October 24, 1949 in Columbus, Nebraska to Frank and Monica (Sliva) Gonka. He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Scotus Central High School in 1967. He then graduated from Northeast Community College. Dale was the co-founder and owner of Hometown Insurance...