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...
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...