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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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