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Jeremy Anstine

Jeremy Anstine

Jun 2, 2010

Jeremy died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at the Butler County Hospital in David City from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Jeremiah "Jeremy" Anstine was born August 12, 1977 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Kevin Anstine and Linda Miller. He grew up in the Scottsbluff and Gering area and attended school in Gering and Bellwood. Jeremy was currently working at Appleton...

Maxine Mae Iwanski

Maxine Mae Iwanski

Jun 1, 2010

Maxine died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Maxine Iwanski was born August 17, 1932 in Shelby, Nebraska to Alfred and Josephine (Tomasevicz) Bernt. She grew up on a farm in Polk County until moving to Columbus. On June 4, 1956 Maxine was united in marriage to Lee Iwanski at St. Andrew Catholic Church rural Shelby. Maxine...

Jennifer L. Munford

Jennifer L. Munford

Jun 1, 2010

Jennifer L. Munford, 23, of Columbus died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Columbus Community Hospital. Jennifer L. Munford was born May 7, 1987 in Lake Forest, IL to Carl and Linda (Dohmen) Munford. She moved to Columbus when she was in the 5th Grade. Jennifer graduated from Columbus High School in 2005. She was currently attending Central Community College-Platte Campus...

Trent Schacher

Trent Schacher

May 30, 2010

Trent D. Schacher, age 31, of Denver died Sunday in Denver. Trent D. Schacher was born November 5, 1978 in Columbus, Nebraska to Dave Schacher and Kathy (Curran Schacher) Maca. He received his education at Columbus High School. He lived in Kansas City and most recently in Denver. Trent enjoyed the outdoors and spending time in the mountains. Trent is...

Carroll Lee

Carroll Lee

May 28, 2010

Carroll J. Lee was born November 18, 1942 in Schuyler, Nebraska to James and Marcella (Abegglan) Lee. He received his education in Schuyler. He married Susan Darling on December 24, 1985 in Colmbus. He worked as an electronics designer on many projects. He was a musician, playing most recently with the Junk Yard Dogs. Carroll was a man of many...

Rita Rose Frischholz

Rita Rose Frischholz

May 26, 2010

Rita Rose Frischholz of Columbus died Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Rita Rose Frischholz was born February 15, 1927 in Columbus to A.W. and Mabel (Reinhardt) Frischholz. Following graduation from St. Bonaventure High School in 1944, she went through nurse's training at St. Anthony Hospital in Denver. She was proud to be in the...

Geraldine M. Wiese

Geraldine M. Wiese

May 25, 2010

Geraldine M. Wiese of Columbus died Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at the Creighton Medical Center in Omaha. Geraldine M. Wiese was born June 13, 1936 in Humphrey, NE to John and Lucy (Wemhoff) Rist. She attended schools at St. Mary's and St. Francis in Humphrey, graduating in 1954. On October 26, 1955, Geri was united in marriage to Leonard...

Donna E. Muckey

Donna E. Muckey

May 24, 2010

Donna died Monday, May 24, 2010 at Bryan LGH West in Lincoln. Donna E. Muckey was born April 3, 1936 in Albion, Nebraska to Howard and Kathryn (Green) Jacobson. She married Dale Muckey on January 25, 1953 in St. Edward, Nebraska. The couple lived in Seattle, WA, San Juan Islands, Belleville, KS, Oakley, KS, Columbus, NE, and McAllen, TX before...

Marcella S. Jaworski

Marcella S. Jaworski

May 22, 2010

Marcella died Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Marcella S. Jaworski was born June 18, 1921 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska to Joseph M. and Selma (Zoucha) Jarosz. She graduated from Cedar Rapids High School in 1940. On September 18, 1945 Marcella was united in marriage to Everett Jaworski at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Marcella...

Lloyd Patocka

Lloyd Patocka

May 20, 2010

Lloyd L. Patocka, age 62 of Columbus died Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln. Lloyd L. Patocka was born December 13, 1947 in David City, Nebraska to Otto and Mamie (Fiedler) Patocka. He grew up in David City and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1966. He served in the United States Army from 1966-1969....

Leona Ann Bernt

Leona Ann Bernt

May 20, 2010

Leona died Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Leona Ann Bernt was born August 10, 1915 in Duncan, Nebraska to Joseph and Mary (Drozd) Ziemba. She married Sylvester F. Bernt on April 29, 1946 at St. Stanislaus Church in Duncan. The couple farmed in the Duncan area until moving to Columbus in 1958. She was a homemaker...

Randall W. Melcher

Randall W. Melcher

May 19, 2010

Randy died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at the Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Randall Wayne Melcher was born December 27, 1958 in Columbus, Nebraska to Dean and Linda (Sawyer) Melcher. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1977. Randy worked for Gertsch & Rankin Construction before going to work for Werner Trucking in St. Edward, Nebraska. He was currently...

Elizabeth &Quot;Betty&Quot; Holley

Elizabeth &Quot;Betty&Quot; Holley

May 19, 2010

Elizabeth "Betty" Holley, age 68, of Columbus died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at her home in Columbus. Elizabeth "Betty" Holley was born December 9, 1941 in Columbus, Nebraska to Lawrence and Agnes (Schmitz) Dreifurst. She grew up in Lindsay and later moved to Columbus with her family. She graduated from Kramer High in 1959. She married Dale Holley on September...

William Held Sr.

William Held Sr.

May 17, 2010

William D. Held Sr., age 84, of Columbus died Monday, May 17, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. William D. Held Sr. was born November 14, 1925 in Nance County, Nebraska to Frank and Xaverius (Abts) Held. He graduated from Fullerton High School in 1942. Bill served in the United States Army Air Corp from February 12, 1944...

Ralph Cook

Ralph Cook

May 16, 2010

Ralph Frank Cook of Columbus died Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Columbus Community Hospital. Ralph Frank Cook was born May 14, 1922 in Platte County to Jake and Gertrude (Schaefer) Cook. He attended schools at St. Bernard. In 1941, Ralph entered the US Army and served during World War II. In 1944, Ralph was united in marriage to Catherine Schrant...

Angela Zelasney

Angela Zelasney

May 16, 2010

Angela died Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Cozad, Nebraska. Angela Marie Zelasney was born July 14, 1924 in Humphrey, Nebraska the daughter of William and Regina (Foltz) Coldwell. She grew up in the Humphrey area and attended school at Sacred Heart Catholic in Cornlea and St Francis Catholic in Humphrey. During WWII she worked at...

Alice D. Novak

Alice D. Novak

May 13, 2010

Alice D. Novak, 96, of Columbus, formerly of Platte Center passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Alice will be sadly missed by her sons, Jimmie, Billy, and Gary: as well as her daughter-in-laws Karen (Billy) and Connie (Gary). Alice will be lovingly remembered by her 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, as...

Gloria M. Rich

Gloria M. Rich

May 7, 2010

Gloria M. Rich, age 82, of Columbus died Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Gloria M. Rich was born August 30, 1927 in Columbus, Nebraska to Edward and Lillian (Vruble) Blaser. She graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in 1944. She married James Rich, Jr. on May 2, 1951 in Columbus. Gloria worked at Torin Manufacturing for...

Cecilia F. Svoboda

Cecilia F. Svoboda

May 5, 2010

Cecilia F. Svoboda of Columbus died Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Columbus Community Hospital. Cecilia Frances Svoboda was born November 22, 1909 in David City to Frank and Mary (Theewen) Aerts. She was the second oldest of 10 children on a farm near Center Parish. Cecilia married Albin Svoboda on February 10, 1931 at St. Francis (Center Parish) Church-David City....

Irene L. Liss

Irene L. Liss

May 4, 2010

Irene died Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Irene Lucille Liss was born February 20, 1929 in Primrose, Nebraska to Peter and Frances (Allison) Liss. She attended elementary school in Boone County and high school at Albion and St. Edward graduating in 1945. Irene attended one year at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln by...

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