Edward L. Kubicek
Sep 11, 2011
Long time Columbus resident Edward Leo Kubicek, 88, died Sunday evening at the Golden Living Center. Edward L. Kubicek, the son of John and Mildred (Novak) Kubicek was born October 3, 1922 on a small farm near Valparaiso, Saunders County, NE. In his younger days Ed worked as a farm laborer until he was called to duty in WWII serving...
William &Quot;Bill&Quot; Brandenburgh
Sep 10, 2011
Bill died Saturday, September 10, 2011 at his home on Brandenburgh Lake. William Con Brandenburgh was born November 21, 1932 in Bellwood, Nebraska to William and Margaret (Mares) Brandenburgh. He graduated from Kramer High School in 1951. While still in high school Bill joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War from 1951 - 1957. On October 13,...
William &Quot;Bill&Quot; Coan
Sep 9, 2011
William "Bill" Coan of Platte Center died Friday, September 9, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Bill Coan, son of Patrick J. Coan and Eva (Sumovich) Coan, was born in St. Edward on September 18, 1925. He grew up on a farm near St Edward where he farmed with his dad and brothers. He graduated from St. Edward...
Barbara Bernt
Sep 4, 2011
Barbara died Sunday, September 4, 2011 at her home in Columbus. Barbara Bernt was born August 9, 1955 in Columbus, Nebraska to Donald and Dorothy (Lewis) Bernt. She lived in North Platte and Norfolk before returning to Columbus. She is survived by: Brother: Leroy Bernt of Lincoln, NE Brother: Steven (Janis) Bernt of Lincoln, NE Brother: Donnie Bernt, Jr. of...
William &Quot;Bill&Quot; Beiermann
Aug 31, 2011
William J. Beiermann, age 87 of Platte Center, died Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at the Columbus Community Hospital. William James Beiermann was born August 6, 1924 in Lindsay, Nebraska to Frederick and Agnes (Kurtenbach) Beiermann. He received his education at District #29 in Lindsay. He served in the United States Navy from 1943-1946. He served aboard the Heavy Crusier, USS...
Kenton Lyle Classen
Aug 31, 2011
Kenton Lyle Classen, son of Ken and Sarah Classen of Humphrey, died Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at his home. Kenton Lyle Classen was born May 15, 2006 in Norfolk to Ken and Sarah (Krings) Classen. He was baptized at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey. In July of 2009, Kenton was diagnosed with brain cancer. After a year and a...
Geraldine Koziol
Aug 30, 2011
Geraldine Koziol of Lincoln, formerly of Columbus, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at the Gateway Senior Living Center in Lincoln. Geraldine Sophia Koziol was born April 7, 1928 in Primrose, NE to Roman and Sophia (Jarosz) Rybinski. She was raised and received her education in Silver Creek. On August 29, 1951 she was united in marriage to Benedict A. Koziol...
Josephine T. Kropatsch
Aug 29, 2011
Josephine died Monday, August 29, 2011 at the Annie Jeffrey Memorial Health Center in Osceola. Josephine T. Kropatsch was born June 3, 1921 in Platte County, Nebraska to Charles and Kathryn (Molczyk) Tworek. She attended District #5 School in Platte County. Josephine married Conrad Kropatsch on February 2, 1942 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. The couple lived and...
David Weverka
Aug 28, 2011
David R. Weverka of Columbus died Sunday, August 28, 2011 at Columbus Community Hospital. David Ray Weverka was born November 5, 1961 in Richmond, Virginia to Amanda Halderman. At the age of 2, him and his mother moved to Columbus. After her marriage, David was adopted by Ernest Weverka. David graduated from Columbus High School in 1980. After a few...
William &Quot;Bill&Quot; Fisher
Aug 28, 2011
William "Bill" Fisher, age 50, of Columbus died Sunday, August 28, 2011 at the Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln. William Fisher was born April 7, 1961 in Columbus, Nebraska to Keith A. and Jeannette (DeYoung) Fisher. He received his education in Columbus and graduated from Columbus High in 1979. Following high school, he worked at Joe & Al's and HyVee....
Henry G. Schlunsen
Aug 27, 2011
Henry Gus Schlunsen passed away on August 27, 2011 at the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, Nebraska. Henry G. Schlunsen was born February 18, 1930 in Creighton, Nebraska to Gustaf H. and Catherina M. (Frahm) Schlunsen. He attended Creighton Public School and Platte Community College in Columbus, Nebraska. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 - 1953 during the...
James Fink
Aug 26, 2011
James S. Fink, age 64 of Columbus died Friday, August 26, 2011 at Mory's Haven in Columbus. James was born June 14,1947 in Grand Rapids, Minesota to David and Beaulah (Dryden) Fink. He grew in Grand Rapids and graduated from high School in 1966. He graduated from Itasca Community College in Grand Rapids. In 1977 he moved to Fremont, Nebraska...
Roger W. Schmidt
Aug 26, 2011
Roger died Friday August 26, 2011 at his home. Roger W. Schmidt was born January 24, 1955 in Burlington, Colorado to Ralph and Germaine (Albracht) Schmidt. He graduated from Columbus Lakeview High School in 1973 and received his Associate Degree from Grand Island School of Business. Roger married Linda Alms on October 20, 1979 in York, Nebraska. He worked for...
Leona Kozisek
Aug 20, 2011
Leona A. Kozisek, age 91, of David City, formerly of Silver Creek, died Saturday, August 20, 2011 at David Place in David City. Leona A. Kozisek was born August 16, 1920 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska to Nekolas and Mary Sauser. She graduated from Cedar Rapids High School in 1939. In 1945 she moved to Omaha to work. She married Jerry...
Vernell Rankin
Aug 18, 2011
Vernell Rankin of Columbus died Thursday, August 18, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Vernell Rankin was born October 14, 1917 in Columbus to Paul and Della (Elston) Kissell. She attended St. Bonaventure School and was a 1935 graduate of Kramer High School. On May 3, 1941 she was united in marriage to Edgar D. "Chief" Rankin in...
Medarda Hoadley
Aug 17, 2011
Medarda "Dart" Hoadley, age 87, of Platte Center, Nebraska died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at the Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home in Newman Grove. Medarda A. Hoadley was born September 13, 1923 in Lindsay, Nebraska to Joseph and Theresa (Ball) Dreifurst. She grew up in the Lindsay area. On July 15, 1944 she was united in marriage to George P. Hoadley in...
Esther B. Zuerlein
Aug 13, 2011
Esther died Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Esther B. Zuerlein was born July 16, 1923 in Lindsay, Nebraska to John Henry and Cecelia (Fangman) Preister. She was raised near St. Bernard and married Paul B. Zuerlein on February 20, 1946 at St. Bernard Parish. Esther was a homemaker, Day Care Provider and worked at...
Trevor Coon
Aug 10, 2011
Trevor Coon of Monroe died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at his home after a two year battle with brain cancer. Trevor John-Stewart Coon was born October 29, 1980 in Columbus to Ron and Theresa (Blahak) Coon. Grew up in Monroe and graduated from Monroe High School in 2000. Trevor worked for Central Valley Ag (CVA) in Monroe. He married Dee...
David Joseph Eller
Aug 10, 2011
David died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident east of Columbus. David Joseph Eller was born June 19, 1955 in David City, Nebraska to Leo and Helen (Shonka) Eller. He graduated from David City Aquinas in 1974 and then from Southeast Community College - Milford in 1976. David married Anita Konz on July 1, 1978...
Reginald &Quot;Geen&Quot; Zelazny
Aug 9, 2011
Reginald "Geen" Zelazny of Silver Creek died Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at the Litzenberg Long Term Care Center in Central City. Reginald Zelazny was born January 14, 1936 in Polk County to Edward and Frances (Bialas) Zelazny. He grew up on the farm in Polk County and attended District 23 School. Following the death of his father, Geen helped farm...