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Agnes J. Kampovitz

Agnes J. Kampovitz

Nov 7, 2010

Agnes died Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Morys Haven in Columbus. Agnes J. Kampovitz, the youngest of six children, was born September 8, 1914 in Genoa, Nebraska to John and Josephine (Klimek) Tomasiewicz. She grew up in the Genoa area and married John F. Kampovitz on October 18, 1938 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church - Krakow near Genoa....

Rulene Ford

Rulene Ford

Oct 29, 2010

Rulene died Friday, October 29, 2010 at her home in Columbus. Rulene Helen Ford was born January 19, 1924 in Osborne, Kansas to Albert J. and Ethyl (McLaughlin) Paynter. She graduated from high school in Coffeyville, Kansas. On May 29, 1942 Rulene was united in marriage to Ralph B. Ford in Coffeyville, Kansas. The couple lived in Scottsbluff and Schuyler...

Ione J. Riley

Ione J. Riley

Oct 28, 2010

Ione died Thursday, October 28, 2010 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Ione J. Riley was born September 10, 1919 in Garfield County Nebraska to Everett and Susie (Lytle) Key. She spent her early childhood in the Burwell area, then moving to South Dakota with her family, graduating from Winner South Dakota High School. As a young adult, Ione migrated to...

Lucille Irene Delozier

Lucille Irene Delozier

Oct 28, 2010

Lucille Delozier of Columbus died Thursday, October 28, 2010 at the Golden Living Center. Lucille Irene Delozier was born March 2, 1919 in Hornick, IA to Harley and Mary (Heck) VanKirk. As a young child they moved to the Randolph, NE area where she was raised and attended school. On March 27, 1937, she was united in marriage to Lyle...

Christine (Odgaard) Gotschall

Christine (Odgaard) Gotschall

Oct 26, 2010

Christine M. Gotschall of Columbus died Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at her home. Christine Mary Gotschall was born December 19, 1955 in Columbus to Medrick and Hildegarde (Theewen) Odgaard. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1974 and attended the University of Nebraska - Lincoln where she studied outdoor recreation. Christine moved to Arizona where she was united in marriage...

Evelyn E. Honke

Evelyn E. Honke

Oct 22, 2010

Evelyn E. Honke, age 84, of Norfolk, formerly of Columbus died Friday, October 22, 2010 at the Madison House in Norfolk. Evelyn E. Honke was born June 12, 1926 in Exeter, Nebraska to Fred and Veronica (McMahon) Storm. She graduated from Giltner High School. She married Lawrence Honke on December 29, 1948 in Lincoln, Nebraska. They also lived in Grand...

Marie Breese

Marie Breese

Oct 20, 2010

Marie Breese of Columbus died Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Marie Breese was born June 18, 1925 in Leigh, NE to Adolph "Max" and Bertha (Bade) Wahl. Growing up Marie attended District 46 schools and helped on the family farm. Marie worked in the nursery at the Columbus Hospital. On January 25, 1961 she...

Joan Feehan

Joan Feehan

Oct 15, 2010

Joan died Friday, October 15, 2010 at the Countryside Home in Madison, Nebraska. Joan Feehan was born April 11, 1920 in Nottingham, England to Tom and Evie (Peach) Elliot. She grew up in England and married Cecil Feehan on December 18, 1944 in Nottingham, England. Following the war the couple moved to Grand Island until 1960 when they moved to...

Jimmy E. Dodd

Jimmy E. Dodd

Oct 15, 2010

Jimmy E. Dodd, age 64, of Leigh died Friday at the Columbus Community Hospital. Jimmy E. Dodd was born July 26, 1946 in Newport, Virginia to Edward and Jimmie (Whaley) Dodd. He married Carol Lynn Loghry on December 17, 1991 in Mesquite, Texas. Jimmy was semi-retired and and worked security at BD Medical. He previously worked at Kum-n-Go for eleven...

Donald Munson

Donald Munson

Oct 14, 2010

Donald C. Munson, age 92, of Columbus, died Thurdsay at his home Columbus. Donald C. Munson was born January 20, 1918 in Fullerton, Nebraska to Andrew and Sophia (Cutsor) Munson. He graduated from Fullerton High School in 1936. Don served in the United States Army as a Captain during World War II from August 25, 1942 until January 15, 1945....

Nicholas Mrzlak

Nicholas Mrzlak

Oct 12, 2010

Nicholas died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at his home in Columbus. Nicholas James Mrzlak was born May 28, 1914 in Omaha, Nebraska to Nicholas Charles and Barbara (Cepuran) Mrzlak. He married Theresa German on January 10, 1942 in Omaha. The couple resided in Omaha for a short time and then moved to Columbus where he and Mrs. Mrzlak reared their...

Janet Schrier

Janet Schrier

Oct 7, 2010

Janet Sue Schrier of Columbus died Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Bryan LGH-West in Lincoln. Janet Schrier was born March 11, 1950 in Goodland, KS to John and Florine "Frosty" (Mead) Frost. On April 26, 1969 she was united in marriage to Dennis Schrier in Columbus. Janet was employed in various restaurants and bars, at Vishay-Dale Electronics for 28 years,...

Richard Longnecker Sr.

Richard Longnecker Sr.

Oct 6, 2010

Richard "Dick" Longnecker Sr. of Columbus, died peacefully surrounded by his family, Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Richard "Dick" Longnecker Sr. was born April 23, 1934 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Joseph and Fannie (Gibbs) Longnecker. He grew up in the Winside area and graduated from Winside High School.He served in the United States Air Force. Dick...

Evelyn &Quot;Bess&Quot; Mimick

Evelyn &Quot;Bess&Quot; Mimick

Oct 6, 2010

Evelyn "Bess" Mimick of Columbus died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Columbus Community Hospital. Evelyn Mimick was born December 13, 1922 in Columbus, Nebraska to John and Anna (Sutko) Niedzwiecki. She was a graduate of Clarks High School. Evelyn married Clarence Mimick on March 18, 1944 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Genoa. She was employed at JCPenny's...

Doris E. &Quot;Dodie&Quot; Mcdonald

Doris E. &Quot;Dodie&Quot; Mcdonald

Oct 3, 2010

Dodie died Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Morys Haven in Columbus. Doris E. "Dodie" McDonald was born January 15, 1921 in Madison County, Nebraska to Frank and Eleanor (Otterpohl) Kohlund. She graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in 1938. On December 12, 1942 Dodie married Wesley McDonald in Papillion, Nebraska. She worked at Loup Power District, holding various secretarial positions...

Clare M. Swiatek

Clare M. Swiatek

Oct 3, 2010

Clare died Sunday, October 3, 2010 at the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Clare M. Swiatek was born November 27, 1930 in Spalding, Nebraska to Frank and Balvina (Sturek) Swiatek. She attended grade school in Wheeler County and received her G.E.D. in Grand Island. Clare was a nurses aid for 16 years and worked in housekeeping at the...

Lyle Wolfe

Lyle Wolfe

Sep 30, 2010

Lyle R. Wolfe of Columbus died Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Lyle R. Wolfe was born November 10, 1931 in Max, NE to William C. and Ruby C. (Ulferts) Wolfe. He moved to Seattle in 1936 before returning to Nebraska in 1947. He graduated from Benkelman High School in 1949. Lyle attended the University...

Josephine Ann Bialas

Josephine Ann Bialas

Sep 29, 2010

Josephine died Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at the Genoa Long Term Care. Josephine Bialas was born March 13, 1924 in Genoa, Nebraska to Sylvester and Katherine (Choyeski) Borowiak. She married Alex Bialas on December 26, 1945 at Ss Peter & Paul Church at Krakow. The couple lived in Merrick and Nance County. Josephine was a member of St. Rose of...

Loren D. Crumley

Loren D. Crumley

Sep 27, 2010

Loren D. Crumley of Columbus died Monday, September 27, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Loren D. Crumley was born January 17, 1923 in Sparks, OK to Charles and Margaret (Blemmel) Crumley. He lived in Oklahoma until 1929 when the family moved to Platte Center, NE. In 1936 he moved North of Columbus. He attended Platte Center Elementary...

Jean T. Gerber

Jean T. Gerber

Sep 24, 2010

Jean died Friday, September 24, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Schuyler, Nebraska. Jean Therese Gerber was born August 8, 1931 in Columbus, Nebraska to Fred W. and Frances (Schilz) Gerber, Sr. She graduated from St. Bonaventure High School and received her Nursing Degree at St. Joseph's Hospital in Omaha and her B.A. Degree in Science at Creighton University...

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