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Clarence R. &Quot;Shorty&Quot; Starostka

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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