Vernon Zimmerman
Mar 2, 2011
Vernon Zimmerman of Columbus died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Columbus Community Hospital. Vernon LeRoy Zimmerman was born January 17, 1918 in Duncan, NE to Rudolph J. and Anna R. (Ernst) Zimmerman. Vern lived in Clarks from 1933-1941. He graduated from Clarks High School in 1934. Vern served in the US Army from 1941 until 1945 during World War II....
Phyllis Anne Cooper
Mar 1, 2011
Phyllis died Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at her home in Columbus. Phyllis Anne Cooper was born January 7, 1924 in Cambridge, Nebraska to Charles V. and Nettie Loretta (Tatman) Chadwick. She grew up in Scottsbluff and graduated from Scottsbluff High School. She furthered her education at Scottsbluff Jr. College, UNL and in California. Phyllis taught elementary school in California, Lincoln...
Joselyn Sue Wiese
Mar 1, 2011
Joselyn Sue Wiese, age 1, of Monroe died Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Children's Hospital in Omaha. Joselyn is survived by her parents: Shawn & Paige Wiese, Grandparents: Gary & Amy Wiese, Chris & Deb Nolan, Dave & Cindy Engel, Great grandparents: Gene & Alice Wiese, Pauline Connelly, LaVonne Engel,Frank & Connie Carman Great great grandmother: Jessie Hendrickson, Aunts &...
John Homan
Feb 20, 2011
John Homan, age 92, of Columbus died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Mory's Haven in Columbus. John N. Homan was born February 9, 1919 in Bellwood, Nebraska to Ben and Katherine (Steiner) Homan. He received his education at Marietta. He served in the United States Navy from 1938 until 1945. John married Ann Marie Kroutil on January 23, 1953 in...
Barbara Jean Ryba
Feb 20, 2011
Barbara Jean Ryba of Columbus died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Mory's Haven in Columbus. Barbara Jean Ryba was born July 9, 1934 in Columbus to Fred and Leona (McFarland) Roelle. She was raised and attended schools in Columbus. On October 20, 1951 she was united in marriage to Charles Ryba in Columbus. Barbara was a housewife and raised her...
Joseph F. Buresh
Feb 16, 2011
Joseph died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 in Columbus. Joseph Frank Buresh was born June 19, 1992 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Frankie Jo Buresh and Carmel Ray Luft. He grew up in Columbus and was currently a senior at Columbus High School. He is survived by: Father: Frankie Buresh of Alliance, NE Mother: Carmel (Jeff Lowry) Andreasen of Columbus, NE Sister:...
Frank J. Zuroski
Feb 14, 2011
Frank J. Zuroski of Columbus died Monday, February 14, 2011 at Columbus Community Hospital. Frank J. Zuroski was born January 3, 1937 in Platte County to Frank K. and Mary (Zakrewski) Zuroski. He attended St. Bonaventure Grade School and graduated from Columbus High School in 1955. He entered the US Marine Corp and served from 1955-1957. On July 24, 1964...
Daniel W. Rush
Feb 13, 2011
Daniel died Sunday, February 13, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Daniel W. Rush was born June 19, 1947 in Red Oak, Iowa to George W. and Charlotte (Carpenter) Rush. At age 17 he left the family farm and moved to Omaha to go to trade school. After graduation he held various jobs in the Omaha and surrounding...
Lori Diersen
Feb 12, 2011
Lori Diersen of Leigh, NE passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at her home in Leigh, with family by her side. Lori Louise Diersen was born on October 17, 1965 in Columbus, Nebraska, the daughter of Ralph and Marge Czuba. She was educated and graduated from high school at Scotus Central Catholic High School. On March 18, 2000, she...
Fritz J. Hoffman
Feb 12, 2011
Fritz died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Fritz J. Hoffman was born January 8, 1929 in Omaha, Nebraska to Fred Hoffman and Myrtle Nissen. He attended school in Fremont, Nebraska. In 1946, at age 17, he entered the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1949. Fritz drove truck for 43 years logging over...
Bill Rickner
Feb 11, 2011
Bill Rickner of Columbus died Friday, February 11, 2011 at his home in Columbus. William "Bill" Rickner was born September 3, 1929 in Columbus to August and Olga (Kneifel) Rickner. He grew up in Columbus and attended Columbus schools. Bill served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict where he earned 3 Bronze Service Stars. Bill trained thoroughbred horses...
Walter Bruhn
Feb 4, 2011
Walter Leroy Bruhn, age 85 passed away peacefully at his home on February 4, 2011. Walter was born October 21, 1925 to Anna Bruhn at their rural Monroe home. He was baptized and later confirmed as a Lutheran. At six months of age he moved with his mother and grandparents to the family farm south of Platte Center. He attended...
Josephine M. Sliva
Feb 3, 2011
Josephine died Thursday, February 3, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Josephine M. Sliva was born March 18, 1912 in Tarnov, Nebraska to Stanley and Mary (Jarosz) Starzec. She attended St. Michael's school in Tarnov and St. Anthony School in Cedar Rapids. Josephine married Dennis Sliva on October 24, 1939 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids....
James Oppliger
Feb 3, 2011
James H. "Jimmy O'" Oppliger died Thursday, February 3, 20100 as result of a automobile accident near Duncan. James H. Jimmy O was born May 4, 1946 in Columbus to Herbert and June (Sallee) Oppliger. He grew up in the Duncan and Columbus area and graduated from Columbus High School in 1965 where he played right guard on the 1964...
Bette Braithwait
Feb 1, 2011
Bette Braithwait of Columbus died Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Mory's Haven in Columbus. Elizabeth "Bette" Braithwait was born July 31, 1922 in Platte County, Nebraska to Herbert and Elsie (Schmitt) Schwantje. In 1940 she graduated from Kramer High School. On March 6, 1943 she married Delton F. Braithwait at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. Bette worked at Becton Dickinson for...
Edna H. Dalton
Jan 29, 2011
Edna Dalton of Columbus, formerly of Genoa, died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Edna H. Dalton was born August 8, 1917 to Howard and Minnie (Larson) Christman in Genoa, Nebraska. She graduated from Genoa High School and received her RN degree at St Joseph School of Nursing in Omaha. She was united in marriage to Kenneth...
Viola Thalken
Jan 27, 2011
Viola died Thursday, January 27, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Viola Thalken was born September 22, 1917 in Howells, Nebraska to John and Tillie (Vice) Svoboda. She graduated from Howells High School on May 27, 1935. Viola taught country school near Howells. On June 5, 1938 she was united in marriage to Leonard Thalken at Zion Presbyterian...
Theodora &Quot;Dorothy&Quot; Liss
Jan 27, 2011
Theodora "Dorothy" Liss of Duncan died Thursday, January 27, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Theodora "Dorothy" Liss was born November 6, 1914 in Nance County, Nebraska to Charles and Felicia (Jarecki) Swantek. She received her education in Genoa. Dorothy married Joseph S. Liss on November 6, 1939 in Duncan, Nebraska. She managed the cafe at the Columbus...
Rudolph &Quot;Rudy&Quot; Prososki
Jan 26, 2011
Rudolph "Rudy" Prososki of Silver Creek died Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at his home in Silver Creek. Rudolph "Rudy" Prososki was born December 3, 1924 in Nance County, Nebraska to John and Helen (Opiela) Prososki. He married Theresa Zywiec on June 10, 1950 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church-Krakow. They lived in Merrick County before moving to the farm...
Carroll D. Henke
Jan 25, 2011
Carroll died Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Carroll D. Henke was born October 19, 1927 in Platte County, NE to Henry B. and Olga A. (Wurdeman) Henke. He grew up in Platte County where he attended and was confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church and School. Carroll worked on his uncle's farm until he joined in the...