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Agnes M. Wozny
Feb 8, 2012
Agnes Marion Wozny, age 84, of Osceola died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Osceola Good Samaritan Center Agnes was born January 8, 1928 in rural Platte Center, Nebraska to William and Helena (Muth) Heins. She graduated from Platte Center High School in 1944. Agnes married Raymond S. Wozny on October 10, 1946 in Marysville, Kansas and lived in the Columbus...
Kathleen &Quot;Kate&Quot; Schrage
Feb 6, 2012
Kathleen died Monday, February 6, 2012 at Bryan LGH in Lincoln, Nebraska. Kathleen A. "Kate" Schrage was born February 8, 1943 in Sargent, Nebraska to Donald and Alberta (Janulewiez) Coble. She moved to Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from Omaha South in 1962. Kathleen was united in marriage to Bruce Knapp, Jr. She later married David Wozny. She then was united...
Candace Randall-Stewart
Jan 28, 2012
Candace M. Randall-Stewart, age 19, of Columbus died Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Columbus as the result of an auto accident. Candace M Randall-Stewart was born September 10, 1992 in Schuyler, Nebraska to Cindy Randall and James Stewart. She received her early education in Schuyler and graduated from Columbus High in 2010. She was currently a student at Josephs Beauty...
Betty Scheinost
Jan 27, 2012
Betty Scheinost of Columbus died Friday, January 27, 2012 at Columbus Community Hospital. Betty L. Scheinost was born March 4, 1931 in Nemaha, NE to Gerald and Edna (Hall) Moore. She graduated from Nemaha High School in 1948. Betty first attended Peru State College before going to Bishop Clarkson nursing school in Omaha. Betty was united in marriage to Don...
Isabella Grace Keller
Jan 22, 2012
Isabella Grace Keller, infant daughter of Kevin and Victoria (Pearson) Keller, died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Methodist Women's Hospital in Omaha. She is survived by her parents of Columbus; grandparents: Mark & Mary Pearson of Oakland, NE; grandfather: Jim Keller of Sikeston, MO; great grandmothers: Eva Weeks, Gayle Pearson both of Lyons, NE and Barbara Mims of Sikeston, MO;...
Charlene Earley
Jan 21, 2012
Charlene died Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Madonna Health & Rehab in Lincoln, Nebraska. Charlene was born February 3, 1929 in Fremont, to Dr. Charles and Helen (Haun) Chambers. She graduated from Fremont High School, and the University of Nebraska. She married Joseph E. Earley on November 16, 1951 at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Fremont. Charlene and Joe...
Louis J. Birkel
Jan 19, 2012
Louis died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Louis John Birkel was born July 15, 1921 in Surprise, Nebraska to John J. and Bessie E. (Masek) Birkel. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1940. Louis served in the U.S. Army during WWII from July 1942 November 1945. On September 24, 1945 he was united...
Gertrude L. Gash
Jan 17, 2012
Gertrude L. Gash died January 17, 2012 in Clearwater, FL. Gertrude L. (Held) Gash was born March 14, 1908 to Emil & Rachael (Schmid) Held in Bismark Township, Platte County, Nebraska. She was Baptized and Confirmed at St. John's Shell Creek Lutheran Church. Trudys mother died when she was 3 and she went to live with her Aunt, Mary Schmid,...
Leonard &Quot;Len&Quot; Clark
Jan 16, 2012
Leonard "Len" Clark, age 76, of Columbus died Monday at his home. Leonard E. Clark was born March 15, 1935 in Whiting, Iowa to Melvin amd Della (Baker) Clark. He grew up in Whiting where he graduated from high school in 1953. Len married Marie Casey on October 15, 1955 in Sioux City, Iowa. They lived in Omaha where Len...
David Galley
Jan 13, 2012
David D. Galley of Columbus died Friday, January 13, 2012 at Columbus Community Hospital. David D. Galley was born August 19, 1943 in Columbus to Vincent and Florence (Messersmith) Galley, Sr. Grew up in Columbus where he attended Columbus Public Schools. David was a Tool and Die maker. He worked for Soil Movers, Behlen Mfg., Becton-Dickinson, and retired from Appleton-EGS....
Elizabeth &Quot;Betty&Quot; Peterson
Jan 11, 2012
Elizabeth "Betty" Peterson of Hartington, formerly of Columbus died Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Hartington. Elizabeth "Betty" Peterson was born September 24, 1928 in Columbus to Adam and Vera (Sobush) Marsolek. Grew up in Columbus where she attended St. Anthony Grade School and Columbus High School. On October 30, 1948 she was united in marriage...
Adeline Sedlacek
Jan 11, 2012
Adeline died Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Adeline Sedlacek was born October 1, 1923 in Stanton County, Nebraska to Joe and Emma (Mundil) Karel. She received her education at District #52 in Stanton County. On October 14, 1941 Adeline was united in marriage to Albin E. Sedlacek at the Presbyterian Church in Clarkson, Nebraska. The couple...
Elsie Lange
Jan 11, 2012
Elsie died Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Morys Haven in Columbus. Elsie A. Lange was born September 16, 1920 in Howells, Nebraska to Dominic and Anna (Vach) Markytan. She attended Howells Public and graduated from Howells High School in 1938. On June 4, 1946 Elsie was united in marriage to James G. Lange at St. Bonaventure Church. She worked at...
Reynold Spulak
Jan 10, 2012
Reynold 'Rey' Joseph Spulak born May 1, 1929 and died January 10, 2012 at the age of 82. He is survived by his sister, Darlene 'Spulak' Zoubek of Stanton, Nebraska. His three sons, Steven Spulak of Columbus, Nebraska and wife Lorie; Darrell Spulak of Columbus, Nebraska and wife Susie; Randy Spulak of Scotch Plains, New Jersey; as well as many...
Beulah Imhof
Jan 6, 2012
Beulah Imhof of Cozad, formerly of Columbus, died Friday, January 6, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Cozad. Beulah Imhof was born March 5, 1921 in Dickens, NE to Francis and Esta (Matson) Wolverton. She graduated from Dickens High School in 1939. She married Lyle Bennett on July 22, 1939. To this union 8 children were born. She married...
Gordon Zeller
Jan 2, 2012
Gordon Zeller, age 86, died Monday, January 2, 2012 at the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home in Bellevue. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home, Bellwood Legion or to Aquinas High School. Gordon G. Zeller was born December 23, 1925 in Bellwood, Nebraska to August & Lydia (Zeller) Merz. He lived in Columbus before moving to...
Martin L. Jareske, Sr.
Dec 27, 2011
Martin died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Center in Osceola, Nebraska. Martin Leo Jareske, Sr. was born February 12, 1923 in Fullerton, Nebraska to Anthony and Frances (Liss) Jareske. He grew up on the farm in Fullerton and married Theonilla Marie Staroscik on January 18, 1947 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. Martin farmed his...
Dorothy Krzycki
Dec 26, 2011
Dorothy "Dottie" A. Krzycki, age 81 of Columbus died Monday, December 26, 2011 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Columbus In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Anthonys Church, St. Anthony School, Food for The Hungry, Donors's Choice Dottie was born on January 30th, 1930 to Alex and Anna (Cyza) Drozd near Monroe. She grew up on a farm...
Mary Lou Green
Dec 25, 2011
Mary Lou Green of Columbus died Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Mory's Haven in Columbus. Mary Lou was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska the child of Charles Terence and Emma (Kenney) McManus. She attended the College of St. Mary Creighton University and the University of Nebraska Lincoln where she received her Bachelors Degree in Education. In 1953 she began...
Louis T. Yrkoski
Dec 23, 2011
Louis died Friday, December 23, 2011 at the Litzenberg Memorial Hospital in Central City. Louis T. Yrkoski was born July 19, 1922 in Nance County, Nebraska to George and Veronica (Liss) Yrkoski. He attended rural Nance County Schools and Ss. Peter & Paul Parochial School at Krakow. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry during WWII from December 9, 1942...
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