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Trent James Price, Jr.

Trent James Price, Jr.

Sep 16, 2010

Trent James Price, Jr son of Trent and Sharon (Yates) Price was born into heaven on September 16, 2010 at the Columbus Community Hospital. He is survived by: Parents: Trent & Sharon Price of Columbus, NE Sister: Kelli Jo Drueppel of Columbus, NE Sister: Katherine Price of Columbus, NE Grandmother: Tammy Lincoln of Waukesha, WI Grandfather: Jim (Linda) Price of...

Anthony J. &Quot;Tony&Quot; Czapla

Anthony J. &Quot;Tony&Quot; Czapla

Sep 15, 2010

Anthony J. Czapla died Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Anthony J. "Tony" Czapla was born May 13, 1919 in Columbus to Joseph B. and Agnes (Kush) Czapla. He attended St. Stanislaus Parochial School and graduated from Duncan High School in 1938. Following his schooling he worked in Omaha at the Wilson and Cadahy packing...

Virgil J. Voigt

Virgil J. Voigt

Sep 11, 2010

Virgil J. Voigt of Rapid City, South Dakota died Friday, September 11, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Rapid City, SD. Virgil Jerome Voigt was born April 6, 1954 in Lemmon, South Dakota to Edwin and Vernice (Menke) Voigt. He attended schools in North Dakota. Virgil was diagnosed with severe cerebral palsy at a young age. He lived with...

Benjamin &Quot;Ben&Quot; Robak

Benjamin &Quot;Ben&Quot; Robak

Sep 6, 2010

Benjamin "Ben" Robak, 31, of Columbus died Monday, September 6, 2010 at his home in Columbus. Benjamin "Ben" Daniel Robak was born October 12, 1978 in Columbus to Daniel and Marilyn (Fyfe) Robak. He attended St. Bonaventure Grade School, Columbus Middle School and graduated from Columbus High School. Ben was previously employed by Appleton's and worked various jobs as a...

George Ryck

George Ryck

Sep 5, 2010

George E. Ryck of Columbus died Sunday, September 5, 2010 at the Columbus Community Hospital. George E. Ryck was born February 22, 1945 in Omaha, Nebraska to George A. and Adeline (Yecha) Ryck. He received his education at St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from Ryan High School. He graduated from UNO-College of Engineering. George was married to Dorothy Brian...

Evangeline A. Brezenski

Evangeline A. Brezenski

Sep 2, 2010

Evangeline died Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Morys Haven in Columbus. Evangeline A. Brezenski was born November 7, 1922 in Barnesville, Minnesota to Ignatius and Clementena (Nosal) Staroscik. She attended grade school in Polk, County and high school in Columbus. On August 9, 1943 Evangeline was united in marriage to Edward Brezenski at St. Stanislaus Church in Duncan. She worked...

Lavera Young

Lavera Young

Sep 1, 2010

LaVera D. Young of Madison, formerly of Columbus died Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at the Countryside Home in Madison. LaVera D. Young was born September 11, 1916 in Pilger, NE to Tom and Elizabeth (Van Buskirk) Johnson. She received her education in Madison and graduated from Wayne High School in 1934. She continued her education and received her teaching certificate...

Mary Ainsworth

Mary Ainsworth

Sep 1, 2010

Mary Ainsworth, age 59, of Columbus died Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Mary Jean Ainsworth was born January 28, 1951 to William and Esther (Cook) Backes in rural Humphrey Nebraska, Mary was the 5th of 7 children. She attended and graduated from Humphrey St Francis High School and married Dean Ainsworth on August 2,...

Joseph J. Konwinski

Joseph J. Konwinski

Aug 31, 2010

Joseph "Jammer" Konwinski of Silver Creek died Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Genoa Long Term Care Center. Joseph "Jammer" Konwinski was born August 3, 1966 in Silver Creek, Nebraska to Joseph and Elaine (Bierman) Konwinski. He lived in Silver Creek all his life where he graduated from high school in 1985. Joe worked at Plains Power and Equipment in...

Kevin D. Robb

Kevin D. Robb

Aug 29, 2010

Kevin D. Robb of Silver Creek died Sunday August 29, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Kevin D. Robb was born December 20, 1957 in Julesburg, CO to Bob and Betty (Keefer) Robb. He went to country school until second grade then attended Big Springs Public Schools from where he graduated. Kevin started farming at his dad's side...

Gerald Spelts

Gerald Spelts

Aug 27, 2010

Gerald "Wayne" Spelts of Columbus died Friday, August 27, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Gerald "Wayne" W. Spelts was born December 8, 1922 in Kennard, NE to George Allen and Gwynethe Carol (Troth) Spelts. He grew up in Shelton and graduated from Shelton High School in 1940. He entered the Army Air Corp where he spent 3...

Donald M. Cook

Donald M. Cook

Aug 27, 2010

Donald died Friday, August 27, 2010 at his home in Columbus. Donald M. Cook was born September 1, 1933 in Fremont, Nebraska to Donald C. and Rosetta (Dryden) Cook. He served in the U.S. Air Force during Korea from January 1951 - August 1954. On November 3, 1956 Don was united in marriage to Janice Wilson at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Richard Westerbuhr

Richard Westerbuhr

Aug 23, 2010

Richard E. Westerbuhr, age 65, of Richland died Monday, August 23, 2010 at his home in Richland. Richard E. Westerbuhr was born April 29, 1945 in Julesburg, Colorado to Richard and Cashmier (Palu) Westerbuhr Sr. At an early age he moved with his family to the Columbus area. He was married to Barbara Dietrich. He worked as a mill wright...

Charlotte Moser

Charlotte Moser

Aug 22, 2010

Charlotte C. Moser, 98, of Columbus, NE died Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, NE. She was born in Howells, NE October 10, 1911 to William and Katherine (Ritzdorf) Wiese. She grew up in the Hooper & Scribner, NE area and attended Sts. Peter & Paul School and District 11 School. She married Lawrence A. Moser...

Jared &Quot;Joe&Quot; Pleis

Jared &Quot;Joe&Quot; Pleis

Aug 18, 2010

Jared "Joe" Pleis, age 88, of Columbus died Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Jared "Joe" Pleis was born July 28, 1922 in Fairbury, Nerbaska to Fred and Adelaide (Coopich) Pleis. He grew up in Fairbury and graduated from Fairbury High School. He served as a tank commander in the United States Army during World...

Anita &Quot;Peggy&Quot; Corder

Anita &Quot;Peggy&Quot; Corder

Aug 12, 2010

Anita "Peggy" Corder passed away at her home on August 12, 2010, as a result of chronic lung disease and heart failure. Anita was born February 25, 1929, in Clarinda, Iowa. She was the eldest daughter of George W. and Stella J. (Morris) Loomis. She grew up in Shenandoah, Iowa, and graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1947. On November...

Agnes V. Kuta

Agnes V. Kuta

Aug 7, 2010

Agnes V. Kuta of Columbus died Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Golden Living Center. Agnes "Aggie" V. Kuta was born June 10, 1917 in Fullerton, NE to Paul and Sophie Dudek Drawl Kosinski. She attended schools in Cedar Rapids and Fullerton, NE. Aggie married Ray J. Kuta at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. She worked at various restaurants. Aggie was...

Kathleen M. Keller

Kathleen M. Keller

Aug 6, 2010

Kathleen M. Keller died Friday, August 6, 2010 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Kathleen M. Keller was born July 28, 1945 in Humphrey, Nebraska to Frank and Anna (Goedeken) Keller. She grew up on the farm and attended St. Francis School in Humphrey. Kathleen stayed and helped on the farm until moving to North Star in Columbus. She was a...

Alice Warren

Alice Warren

Aug 4, 2010

Alice Warren of Columbus died Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Alice Maria Randolph was born October 19, 1927 in Spokane, WA to George N. and Ruth (Morrison) Randolph. As a daughter to an Army Colonel, Alice lived in many places throughout her childhood before settling in Starkville, MS. She attended the University of Alabama...

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