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Nancy Greer

Nancy Greer

Nov 7, 2011

Nancy Ann Greer of Columbus died peacefully at the age of 62 on Monday, November 7, 2011 in the early morning hours at her sister Gayle Golub's home in Columbus. Nancy was born on April 11, 1949 in Evergreen Park, Illinois to Henry and Elizabeth (Conklin) Greer. She is survived by: Oldest Brother David Henry Greer of Glendora, CA Sister...

Beatrice &Quot;Betsy&Quot; Eden

Beatrice &Quot;Betsy&Quot; Eden

Nov 6, 2011

Beatrice "Betsy" Eden died Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Meridian Gardens in Columbus. Beatrice "Betsy" Evelyn Eden was born August 22, 1915 in Monroe, NE to Orville and Rose (Peterson) Fleming. Betsy graduated from Monroe High School in 1933 and went on to attend college. On September 23, 1940 she was united in marriage to Claude Eden in Nevada, Iowa....

Carl Patrick

Carl Patrick

Nov 6, 2011

Carl Patrick, age 70, of Columbus died Sunday at his home. Carl was born August 8, 1941 in Sayerville, Kentucky to Monroe and Rosalee (Hale) Patrick. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He moved to Columbus following his discharge. He worked at Behlen Manufacturing, Sands Livestock, Henke Manufacturing and Knights Asphalt. He is survived by...

Ronald Ternus

Ronald Ternus

Nov 4, 2011

Ronald J. Ternus, age 79, of Columbus died Friday, November 4, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Ronald J. Ternus was born December 8, 1931 in Humphrey, Nebraska to George and Ella (Widhalm) Ternus. He graduated from St. Francis High School in 1949. He helped farm in the area until entering the United States Army. Ronald served from...

David M. Goering

David M. Goering

Nov 1, 2011

David Milton Goering of Platte Center died Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. David was born December 18, 1941 in Platte Center to Milton and Velma (Kallweit) Goering. Before the age of four, Dave developed diabetes, which he battled all his life. He was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Grand Prairie, near Platte Center and...

John Gleason

John Gleason

Oct 30, 2011

John T. Gleason, age 99, of Columbus died Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the Golden Living Center on Columbus. John Thomas Gleason was born April 4, 1912 in Lindsay, Nebraska to John M. and Anna (Gleeson) Gleason. He moved to Platte Center with his family at an early age. He worked on various farms in Platte Center and Duncan. In...

Margaret M. Lusche

Margaret M. Lusche

Oct 27, 2011

Margaret died Thursday, October 27, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Franklin, Nebraska. Margaret Mary Lusche was born January 8, 1932 in Columbus, Nebraska to Charles and Victoria (Sus) Korgie. Graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in 1949 and then from the St. Mary's College of Business in Lincoln. Margaret married Clayton R. Lusche on October 3, 1965 in...

David Franklin Webster, Sr.

David Franklin Webster, Sr.

Oct 27, 2011

David died Thursday, October 27, 2011 at the Genoa Community Hospital LTC in Genoa, Nebraska. David Franklin Webster, Sr. was born March 16, 1938 in Baltimore City, Maryland to Benjamin Franklin and Mary Ella (Foard) Webster. He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. David married Alice Peacock on November 6, 1971 in Annapolis, Maryland. The...

Duane Cermak

Duane Cermak

Oct 26, 2011

Duane P. Cermak of Platte Center died Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the Countryside Home in Madison. Duane Cermak was born August 31, 1935 to Theodore and Marie (Peters) Cermak in Brainard, Nebraska. He received his education in David City at St. Mary's School and graduated from David City High school in 1953. He served in the United States Air...

Alice &Quot;Lilian&Quot; Caldwell

Alice &Quot;Lilian&Quot; Caldwell

Oct 23, 2011

Alice Lilian Caldwell died October 23, 2011 at Morys Haven. Lilian was born October 26, 1925 in Skinningrove, England to Alfred and Alice (Baldwin) Gell. She lived with her family in North Yorkshire, England. She entered the British Army during World War II. She came to the United States in 1947 (War Bride) and married Harry G. Caldwell in Grand...

Vera M. Williams

Vera M. Williams

Oct 22, 2011

Vera M. Williams of Fremont, formerly of Columbus, died Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the Edgewood Vista in Fremont. Vera M. Harris was born in Lenora, KS, August 21, 1921. She and her family moved to Grand Island, NE where she received her education and was raised by her loving mother Alta and her stepfather whom she adored, Jens Peter...

Alois Micek

Alois Micek

Oct 18, 2011

Alois died Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Alois A. Micek was born July 16, 1928 in Platte County, Nebraska to Alois, Sr. and Anna (Iwan) Micek. He graduated from Duncan High School in 1946. Alois married Florence Small on September 11, 1951 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Genoa. Alois was a farmer and...

Ferne Eileen Burmood

Ferne Eileen Burmood

Oct 17, 2011

Ferne of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin passed away to be with her husband on Monday, October 17, 2011 at Grande Prairie Health & Rehab. Ferne Eileen Burmood was born on August 20, 1919 to the late Marvin and Winnie (Lohr) Price Sr. in Columbus, NE. She graduated from Kramer High School in 1937 in Columbus. Ferne met the love of her...

Anna &Quot;Pat&Quot; Meysenburg

Anna &Quot;Pat&Quot; Meysenburg

Oct 15, 2011

Anna "Pat" Meysenburg, age 87, of Columbus, died Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Mory's Haven. Anna "Pat" Lucretia Meysenburg was born April 28, 1928 in Randolph, Nebraska to William and Annie (Shoemaker) Burke. She graduated from Coleridge High School in 1941. She attended business school in Los Angeles. Pat worked for the Norfolk Daily News before she was married. She...

Evelyn Magnuson

Evelyn Magnuson

Oct 15, 2011

Evelyn Magnuson of Columbus died Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Mory's Haven in Columbus. Evelyn M. Magnuson was born September 1, 1915 in rural Unadilla, NE to John and Minnie (Zech) Fey. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Unadilla High School. Evelyn went on to attend the University of Nebraska and received her teaching certificate from...

Ann M. Condreay

Ann M. Condreay

Oct 13, 2011

Ann M. Condreay, age 92, of Columbus died Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Mory's Haven in Columbus. Ann M. Condreay was born October 16, 1918 in Lindsay, Nebraska to Frank and Justina (Grewe) Kleffner. She married Glenn L. Condreay on May 6, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. Ann worked for Becton-Dickinson for 18 years. She was a member of St....

Helen L. Cheloha

Helen L. Cheloha

Oct 9, 2011

Helen L. Cheloha of Columbus died Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Helen Leocadia Cheloha was born November 24, 1913 in Duncan, NE to Joseph and Mary (Drozd) Ziemba. She was raised on a farm near Duncan where she attended and graduated from St. Stanislaus School. On February 4, 1937 she was united in marriage...

Blanche Cuba-Rush

Blanche Cuba-Rush

Oct 8, 2011

Blanche V. Cuba-Rush, age 72, of Columbus died Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Blanche V. Cuba-Rush was born April 8, 1939 in Genoa, Nebraska to Joseph and Veronica (Prososki) Cuba. She attended Nance County Public School and earned her high school diploma through the University of Nebraska Extension Division. She graduated from Nettleton Boyles Van Sant...

Ronald J. Urkoski

Ronald J. Urkoski

Oct 5, 2011

Ron passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 in Columbus. Ronald Joseph Urkoski was born on March 8th 1942 in Genoa NE to Andrew and Barbara (Zoucha) Urkoski. He attended Nance County Country School and graduated from Clarks High School in 1960. He farmed after graduation and married Jeanette Dubas on April 20th 1963. To this union was born four children,...

Franklin Dennis Young

Franklin Dennis Young

Oct 4, 2011

Franklin Dennis "Denny" Young, age 77 of Columbus died Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Franklin Dennis Young was born April 8, 1934 in Madison, Nebraska to William and Mary (Young) Young. He graduated from Madison High School. He married Phyllis Reigle. They lived in North Bend where they owned and published the North Bend...

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