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...
Ruby Mae Juracek
Jul 15, 2014
Ruby Mae Juracek passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus, Nebraska. Ruby was born May 21, 1922 in Verdigre, Nebraska to Emil and Mary (Foreman) Ruzicka. She attended Verdigre public schools and graduated in 1940. Also in 1940 she married Arthur Juracek at the Methodist parsonage in O'Neill. They resided in O'Neill until 1949...
Randy Buggi
Jul 15, 2014
Randy Buggi, age 60, of Columbus, died Tuesday, July 15, 2014 in Lincoln. Randy was born April 22, 1954 in Columbus, Nebraska to Louis and Elaine (Husmann) Buggi. He received his education at St. Anthonys, Scotus and Columbus High School. He married Diane Prososki in Columbus on December 2, 1974. He was a lifelong Columbus and Duncan area resident. Randy...
Marion Charles Kubas
Jul 15, 2014
Marion died Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at his home in Silver Creek. Marion Charles Kubas was born June 14, 1934 in Silver Creek, Nebraska to Charles W. and Melania M. (Lisko) Kubas. He acquired his education in the Silver Creek school system and graduated from Silver Creek High School. He served in the Army Transportation Company "Road Runners" and was...
Mardell Kleckner
Jul 13, 2014
Mardell Kleckner, age 94, of Columbus died Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Mory's Haven in Columbus. Mardell was born September 28, 1919 in Clearwater, Nebraska to Heman and Hattie (Wilcox) Doty. She married Oliver Albert Kleckner in Basset, Nebraska on March 20, 1936. They lived in various locations including Wyoming, ONeil, Craig, Rogers and Ewing, Nebraska. She moved to Columbus...
Delores &Quot;Dee&Quot; Kneifel
Jul 12, 2014
Dee passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the David Place in David City, Nebraska. Delores Marie (Bailey) Kneifel was born on September 8, 1927 to Charles and Myrtle (Rice) Bailey. She grew up in Colfax and Platte County, NE. She was the older of 2 children. Delores received her early education at a...
Donald Hergott
Jul 11, 2014
Donald M. Hergott, age 88 years and 362 days, of Columbus, died Friday, July 11, 2014 at Mory's Haven. Donald was born on a farm home near Gilead, NE, on July 14, 1925, to Michael and Mary (Daringer) Hergott. Donald received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gilead, NE. Donald received the...