Josephine M. Bothe
Feb 23, 2010
Josephine M. Bothe, age 95, of Columbus died Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Josephine M. Bothe was born November 30, 1914 in Humphrey, Nebraska to Levi and Catherine (Biedinger) Messersmith. She graduated from St. Francis High School in Humphrey in 1932. She moved to Columbus where she worked at Scott's Dime Store from 1932-1937....
Henry C. Gates, Jr.
Feb 19, 2010
Henry died Friday, February 19, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Henry C. Gates, Jr. was born August 17, 1927 in Columbus, Nebraska to Henry, Sr. and Theresa (Jahn) Gates. He served in the National Guard from 1948-1954. He married Shirley Tredway. Henry worked for Ag Park in Columbus for 32 years. He was a member of St....
Mary Ann Liss
Feb 17, 2010
Mary Ann died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Mory's Haven in Columbus. Mary Ann Liss was born August 31, 1933 in Fullerton to John and Donicella (Smolinski) Stopak. She grew up in Nance County and graduated from Fullerton High School. Following high school, Mary went to work for Becton Dickinson. On October 23, 1954 she was united in marriage to...
Geraldine Lotspeich
Feb 8, 2010
Geraldine Lotspeich of Columbus died Monday, February 8, 2010 at Select Hospital in Omaha. Geraldine Lotspeich was born January 29, 1925 in Clearwater, NE to Lyle Leroy and Augusta (Radebaugh) Milliken. She grew up in Oakdale, NE where she attended schools. After high School she moved to California where she worked as a nurse's aid. She was united in marriage...
Leo Gdowski
Feb 5, 2010
Leo died Friday, February 5, 2010 the the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Leo Gdowski was born August 31, 1919 in Platte Center, Nebraska to Stanislaus and Helen (Malec) Gdowski. He grew up during the great depression. Leo worked with his father as a carpenter and later did carpentry work for other contractors. He enjoyed studying science and was devoted...
Gregory Gembica
Feb 4, 2010
Gregory L. Gembica, age 53, of Columbus died Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Gregory L. Gembica was born June 18, 1956 in Columbus, Nebraska to Louis and Theresa (Brezenski) Gembica. He grew up on the family farm south of Monroe. Greg graduated from Monroe High in 1974. He worked at Behlen Manufacturing where he met Paulette....
William &Quot;Bill&Quot; Wiese
Feb 2, 2010
William "Bill" Theodore Wiese died Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Columbus Community Hospital. William "Bill" Theodore Wiese was born July 27, 1920 on the family farm in Madison County, Nebraska to Henry and Rose (Borer) Wiese. He grew up in Lindsay and attended Lindsay Holy Family School. Bill served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army during World War...
Leland Shemek
Feb 2, 2010
Leland J. Shemek, age 78, of Columbus died Tuesday February 2, 2010 at the Merrick Manor in Fremont. Leland J. Shemek was born January 29, 1932 in Platte County, Nebraska to James and Helen (Startz) Shemek. He served in the National Guard from 1950-1955. He then served in the United States Army from 1956-58. Leland graduated from Columbus High School....
Margaret &Quot;Peg&Quot; Byers
Jan 29, 2010
Margaret R. "Peg" Byers of David City, formerly of Columbus, died Friday January 29, 2010 at David Place in David City. Margaret "Peg" R. Byers was born January 16, 1929 in Osceola, Nebraska to John M. and Victoria (Micek) Staroscik. She graduated from Osceola High School in 1947. On December 30, 1948, Peg was united in marriage to Don R....
Phyllis G. Bosak
Jan 26, 2010
Phyllis died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at her home in Columbus. Phyllis G. Bosak was born February 13, 1927 in Nance County, Nebraska to Frank S. and Elizabeth (Bugay) Nowak. She graduated from Fullerton High School in 1944. She taught school for 3 years. On February 5, 1947 Phyllis was united in marriage to Pete Volnek. She later married Frank...
Everette Hough
Jan 22, 2010
Everette Hough, age 83, of Bellwood died Friday at the Butler County Hospital in David City. Everette F. Hough was born June 13, 1926 in Bellwood, Neb., to William and Margaret (Klein) Hough. Everette was born on the family farm and remained there his entire life. He went to rural District 7 grade school and graduated from Bellwood High School...
Dwayne &Quot;Shorty&Quot; Drum
Jan 16, 2010
Dwayne L."Shorty" Drum, age 78, of Columbus died Saturday at the Columbus Community Hospital. Dwayne L. Drum was born October 13, 1931 in Oconee, Nebraska to Neal and Anna (Kuck) Drum Sr. He received his education at Kramer High and graduated from St. Bonaventure High School. He served in the United States Army. On April 11, 1953 he married Adeline...
Richard C. Portman
Jan 15, 2010
Richard died Friday, January 15, 2010 at the Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Richard Crary Portman was born June 7, 1947 in Nelson, Nebraska to Richard Sr. and Berneta (Walburn) Portman. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1965. In July 1970, Rich married Chris Williamson and to that union two children were born. In 1984 Rich moved to...
Don Beerbohm
Jan 14, 2010
Don Beerbohm, age 71, of Columbus died Thursday at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. Don L. Beerbohm was born August 24, 1938 in Wisner, Nebraska to Lester and Laura (Schmidt) Beerbohm. He graduated from Beemer High School in 1956. Don married Celine Ortmeier on October 18, 1958 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Beemer. They moved to Columbus in 1958.Along...
Agnes Mary Prucha
Jan 13, 2010
Agnes died Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Agnes Mary Prucha was born April 13, 1918 in Humphrey, Nebraska to Frank and Walburga (Hoffman) Zach. She grew up in Humphrey and attended St. Mary's grade school. Agnes moved to Chicago where she married James Prucha on July 18, 1942 at St. Leonard Catholic Church in...
John Mohrman Jr.
Jan 12, 2010
John died Tuesday at the Columbus Community Hospital. John A. Mohrman Jr. was born December 17, 1923 in Platte County, Nebraska to John Sr. and Sara (Seefeld) Mohrman. He received his education at Monroe High School. John married Katherine Smith on September 21, 1947 at the First Baptist Church in Columbus. He farmed and worked as a salesman for Moews...
Martin &Quot;Junior&Quot; Valasek, Jr.
Jan 9, 2010
Martin "Junior" "Ace" Valasek of Columbus died Saturday, January 9, 2010 at his home in rural Columbus. Martin Valasek, Jr. was born October 4, 1926 in rural Columbus to Martin F. and Cecilia (Laska) Valasek, Sr. He grew up on the family farm in Polk County and attended Duncan Public School. Junior served in the US Army during the World...
Kathleen &Quot;Kathi&Quot; Nelson
Jan 6, 2010
Kathi died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at her home in Columbus. Kathleen Kay Nelson was born August 21, 1944 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Kenneth G. and Leona (Bruhn) Alderman. She grew up in Stanton, Hastings and Ogallala. Kathi graduated from Doane College in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She married Paul N. Nelson on June 15, 1968 in...
Laura Hulsebus
Jan 3, 2010
Laura died Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont, Nebraska. Laura Hulsebus was born January 4, 1913 in rural Platte Center, Nebraska to Leopold and Anna Elizabeth (Gehring) Siebler. She graduated from Platte Center High School in 1932. On February 2, 1936 Laura was united in marriage to Alvin Hulsebus at Zion Lutheran Church Grand Prairie....
Palma Fetty
Jan 3, 2010
Palma Fetty of Columbus died Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Palma Fetty was born November 4, 1926 in David City, NE to Alfonse and Irma (Wallaert) Brockevelt. She grew up in David City and graduated from David City High in 1944. On June 7, 1947 she was united in marriage to...