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Mary Agnes &Quot;Aggie&Quot; Bruckner

Mary Agnes &Quot;Aggie&Quot; Bruckner

Sep 5, 2009

Aggie Bruckner died Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Morys Haven in Columbus. Mary Agnes "Aggie" Bruckner was born July 25, 1927 in Lawrence, Nebraska to William and Margaret (Hoelting) Brockman. She attended Lawrence High School and graduated from St. John's High School in Omaha. Aggie married Duane L. Bruckner on August 18, 1947 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Lawrence,...

Dorothy M. &Quot;Dort&Quot; Simpson

Dorothy M. &Quot;Dort&Quot; Simpson

Sep 4, 2009

Dorothy died Friday, September 4, 2009 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Dorothy M. "Dort" Simpson was born December 28, 1922 in Stella, Nebraska to William D. and Sadie (Pugh) Allgood. She graduated from Auburn High School in 1940. On November 21, 1942 Dorothy was united in marriage to William R. Simpson in Omaha, Nebraska. The couple lived in Omaha, Columbus...

Valla &Quot;Val&Quot; J. Veach

Valla &Quot;Val&Quot; J. Veach

Aug 31, 2009

Val died Monday, August 31, 2009 at the Creighton Medical Center in Omaha. Valla Jean Veach was born May 31, 1924 in Grand Island, Nebraska to George W. and Frances (Wolf) Kern. She attended grade school in Junction City, Kansas, Green River, Wyoming, Marysville, Kansas & Columbus, Nebraska. She graduated from Kramer High School in 1943. On October 13, 1946...

Luta A. Oberg

Luta A. Oberg

Aug 30, 2009

Luta died Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Mory's Haven in Columbus. Luta A. Oberg was born October 24, 1921 in Hastings, Nebraska to Fred and Margaret (Mouser) Meddles. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1940 and attended college. On October 7th, 1945 she was united in marriage to Orville W. Oberg in Hastings Nebraska. They moved to Columbus Nebraska...

Bernadine &Quot;Bun&Quot; Schneider

Bernadine &Quot;Bun&Quot; Schneider

Aug 26, 2009

Bernadine "Bun" died Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Bernadine "Bun" Catherine Schneider was born May 9, 1928 in O'Neill, Nebraska to Mike and Jane (Rotherham) Langan. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in O'Neill. Bernadine married Raymond "Bud" Schneider on May 8, 1946 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill. They have been...

June R. Lowry

June R. Lowry

Aug 26, 2009

June died Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at the Columbus Community Hospital. June R. Lowry was born July 1, 1911 in Omaha, Nebraska to Fred and Mary (Jarrott) Robbins. She graduated from Omaha Central High School and attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. On June 24, 1931 she was united in mariage to Charles E. "Red" Lowry, Sr. They moved to...

Ben R. Chohon

Ben R. Chohon

Aug 25, 2009

Ben R. Chohon age 101 of Columbus died Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Benjamin R. Chohon was born June 1, 1908 in Tarnov, Nebraska to Michael and Aloysia (Jarecki) Chohon. He attended St. Michael's Catholic School in Tarnov. Mr. Chohon was a life long resident and farmer in Platte County. On May 5, 1947...

Ona Lee Brandl

Ona Lee Brandl

Aug 23, 2009

Ona Lee Brandl of Columbus died Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Columbus Community Hospital. Ona Lee was born July 27, 1926 in Platte Center to Joseph and Josephine (Sliva) Fajmon. She grew up in Platte Center and graduated from Platte Center High School in 1945. Ona Lee also graduated from Business College in Omaha. On February 15, 1950 she...

Stella Lessenhop

Stella Lessenhop

Aug 22, 2009

Stella died Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Stella "Sally" Lessenhop was born May 3, 1923 in Omaha, Nebraska to Lawrence and Victoria (Storc) Bryl. She attended school in Duncan. Stella was united in marriage to Lawrence Savage. She lived most of her life in Columbus where she worked for Dale Electronics, Columbus Public School and helped...

Shirley M. Krzycki

Shirley M. Krzycki

Aug 19, 2009

Shirley died Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Shirley M. Krzycki was born October 10, 1944 in Columbus, Nebraska to Joseph T. and Mary K. (Borys) Dush. She was a homemaker. She is survived by: Son: Gregory (Carol) Krzycki of Lincoln, NE Daughter: Dawn (Gary) Vogt of Lincoln, NE Daughter: Robin Krzycki of Columbus, NE Son: Zach...

Victorin &Quot;Vic&Quot; Backes

Victorin &Quot;Vic&Quot; Backes

Aug 19, 2009

Victorin Nicholas Backes was born February 16, 1934 in Lindsay, Nebraska to Joseph and Nell (Dohmen) Backes. He received his early education in Lindsay and attended trade school in Omaha. He served in the United States Army. Vic married Irene Chochon on May 10, 1958 in Tarnov, Nebraska. He worked as an autobody mechanic for 14 years. In 1973 he...

Angela Fajman

Angela Fajman

Aug 13, 2009

Angela Dawn Katherine Fajman passed away on Thursday, August 13 in Colorado from Congestive Heart Failure. No local service will be held, a private graveside interment will be held for the family. Angela was born April 28, 1977 to Peggy Fajman. Angela was baptized at St. Bonaventure of Columbus and graduated in January 2000. Survivors of the immediate family are...

James Vincent Kelly

James Vincent Kelly

Aug 13, 2009

James died Thursday, August 13, 2009 at his home in Columbus. James Vincent Kelly was born July 12, 1933 in LeMars, Iowa to Vincent and Erma (Woodley) Kelly. He graduated from High School in Akron, Iowa and attended South Dakota State in Vermillion, South Dakota. On July 28, 1956 James was united in marriage to Jane Kaschmitter in Sheldon, Iowa....

Theresa Mae Schmidt

Theresa Mae Schmidt

Aug 12, 2009

Theresa M. Schmidt of rural Monroe died Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at her home. Theresa Mae Schmidt was born June 14, 1950 at St. Mary's Hospital in Columbus to Paul John and Helen Lucy (Shotkoski) Jazwick. She grew up in Platte Center where she attended elementary school at St. Joseph's Parochial School and Platte Center High School. On January 9,...

Habacuc Garcia

Habacuc Garcia

Aug 11, 2009

Habacuc Garcia, age 79, of Columbus died Tuesday at the Columbus Community Hospital. Habacuc was born June 12, 1930 in Santa Ana, El Salvador to Ismael and Angela (Verdin) Garcia. Habacuc served in the United States Army from August 2, 1948 until November 21, 1951. He then entered the United States Air Force on July 9, 1952 and served until...

Curtis G. Tenopir

Curtis G. Tenopir

Aug 10, 2009

Curtis G. Tenopir of Columbus died Monday, August 10, 2009 at Columbus Community Hospital. Curtis G. Tenopir was born September 19, 1957 in Lincoln, NE to Marvin & Hazel (Thelander) Tenopir. He grew up in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School in 1975. Curt received his Associates Degree from Southeast Community College in Milford. On April 29, 1978...

Harold Keil

Harold Keil

Aug 9, 2009

Harold F. Keil died peacefully at his home Sunday, joining his wife Wylma of 67 years. Harold F. Keil was born November 7, 1919 in Grand Forks ND. He is the son of Gustaf and Ottila Keil. He moved to Minneapolis, MN in 1931 where he attended Emerson Elementary School. In October of 1940 he entered the US Army. He...

Robert Nordmeyer

Robert Nordmeyer

Aug 8, 2009

Robert Nordmeyer of Tucson, Arizona formerly of Columbus died Saturday, August 8, 2009 in Arizona. He was born on July 13,1925, to Louis and Minnie (Ihnen) Nordmeyer. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Columbus, Nebraska. Robert grew up on a farm outside of Rising City, Nebraska, and graduated from Rising City High School. On January 6, 1945, Robert...

Julia Staniec

Julia Staniec

Aug 6, 2009

Julia S. Staniec, age 91, of Silver Creek died Thursday at the Good Samaritan Center in Osceola. Julia S. Staniec was born November 12, 1917 in Silver Creek, Nebraska to Bartley and Julia (Marficia) Staniec. She received her education at District #29 in rural Nance County. She worked at various jobs until her retirement. Julia is survived by her sister:Frances...

Jim D. Rawhouser, Sr.

Jim D. Rawhouser, Sr.

Aug 3, 2009

Jim died Monday, August 3, 2009 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Jim D. Rawhouser, Sr. was born June 13, 1940 in Columbus, Nebraska to Delmer and Eva (Gorton) Rawhouser. He grew up in Valley, Nebraska and graduated from Waterloo High School. Jim married Teena Blahak on May 29, 1962 at St. Paul's Church in Missouri Valley, Iowa. The couple lived...

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