Francis J. Hennessy
Nov 22, 2009
Francis died Sunday, November 22, 2009 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Francis James Hennessy was born March 12, 1927 on the family farm near Platte Center, Nebraska to James P. and Margaret (Gleeson) Hennessy. He graduated from Platte Center High School in 1945. On June 12, 1951 he was united in marriage to Madeleine "Pat" Klassen at St. Bernard Catholic...
Thomas M. Tworek
Nov 22, 2009
Thomas was born September 11, 1928 in Columbus, Nebraska to Charles and Kathyrn "Kate" (Molczyk) Tworek. He lived his entire life in the Columbus area where he was a farmer. Tom graduated from Kramer High School. He married Olga Foral on April 19, 1986 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. She passed away July 19, 1989. He enjoyed gardening,...
Ted Ludden
Nov 20, 2009
Ted Ludden of Columbus died Friday, November 20, 2009 at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha. Ted Ludden was born March 14, 1933 in Norfolk to John and Clara (Kramper) Ludden. He was raised and schooled in the Norfolk and Madison area. Ted married Millie Preister on November 30, 1957 in Cornlea. He worked for Behlen Manufacturing for over 40 years,...
John &Quot;Bob&Quot; Ryan
Nov 18, 2009
John Robert Ryan was born December 29, 1930 in Kimball, South Dakota to John and Eva (Meis) Ryan. He graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in 1949. On December 15, 1956 he married Patricia Horne. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years. He has been retired for 16 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his...
James R. Terry
Nov 18, 2009
James R. Terry of Columbus died Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Columbus Community Hospital. James Terry was born December 30, 1945 in Oklahoma City, OK to Fred and Gladys Terry. After his father's death, James was raised by his mother and step-father Everette Williams. They lived in Joplin, MO, Lagdon, KS, and while in the 11th grade they moved to...
Faith Angelica Jedlicka-Gee
Nov 17, 2009
Faith is survived by: Father Tyler Gee of Silver Creek, NE Mother Parris Jedlicka of Leigh, NE Great Grandparents Lyle & Darlene Gee of Palmer, NE Great Grandparents Myrna Barratt of Las Vegas, NV Great Grandparents Eldon & Doraine Jedlicka of Leigh, NE Grandparents Chuck & Becky Gee of Silver Creek, NE Grandfather Kurt Jedlicka of Columbus, NE Grandmother Tiena...
Leland &Quot;Lee&Quot; Larsen
Nov 14, 2009
Lee died Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Leland "Lee" Larsen was born September 30, 1923 in Marquette, Nebraska to Harold and Ida (Danhauer) Larsen. He attended school in Marquette. Because of his love for riding horses Lee left school at age 15 and moved to Columbus where he lived and worked for M.H. Van...
Jayne K. Holmstedt
Nov 8, 2009
Jayne died Sunday, November 8, 2009 at her home in Columbus. Jayne Kathryn Holmstedt was born August 21, 1932 in Columbus, Nebraska to Herman and Katherine (Day) Oehlrich. She was baptized at the Federated Church and graduated from Kramer High School. She married Frank M. Holmstedt on April 9, 1954 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The couple lived in Columbus where Jayne...
Darlene Hentges
Nov 6, 2009
Darlene Hentges of Columbus died Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Darlene Hentges was born April 12, 1939 in Hays, Kansas to George and Hilda (Rupp) Bollig. She was raised in Kansas before moving to Columbus during high school. Darlene graduated from St. Bonaventure School in 1956. On February 8, 1958 she was united in...
Arthur A. Miksch
Nov 5, 2009
Arthur A. Miksch of Columbus died Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Columbus Community Hospital. Arthur A. Miksch was born April 27, 1920 on a farm in Platte County to Louis and Mary (Scharff) Miksch. He was raised on a farm south of Platte Center and received his education at District 3 and at St. Joseph's School. Art married Mildred Olmer...
Philapena Hyland
Nov 5, 2009
Philapena Louise Hyland passed from this life to eternal life on Nov. 5, 2009, at her home in Columbus, Nebraska. She is survived by husband, Harold, Columbus; daughter, Jolene Hofpar and fiance' Larry Schaf, Columbus; sons, Terry (Annelle), Omaha, Tom (Sherry), Columbus, and Todd, Norfolk; and sisters Katherine Carroll (Lawrence), Columbus, and Helen Adams, Grand Island. Other survivors include five...
Richard Swantek
Nov 3, 2009
Richard J. Swantek, age 68, or rural Columbus died Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at his home. Richard Joseph Swantek was born September 10, 1941 in Polk County, Nebraska to John and Victoria (Hanzel) Swantek. He grew up and lived on the family farm his entire life. He received his education at District #39 and Osceola High School. He served in...
Vera (Grohs) Pillen
Nov 2, 2009
Vera Pillen of Omaha, formerly of Columbus died Monday, November 2, 2009 at the Douglas County Health Center in Omaha. Vera Pillen was born April 24, 1934 in Turton, South Dakota to George and Anna Mae (Conley) Pembroke. She graduated from Turton High School and received her teaching certificate from Northern State College in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Vera married Rolland...
Charles Jacob Augustine
Oct 25, 2009
Charles Jacob Augustine, infant son of Charles "C.J." Augustine and Kendra Lawrence was stillborn on October 25, 2009 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. He is survived by: Father: Charles "C.J." Augustine of Shelby, NE Mother: Kendra Lawrence of Columbus, NE Grandmother: Chris Lawrence of Columbus, NE Grandfather: Steve Lawrence of Columbus, NE Grandparents: Jim and Marche' Augustine of Shelby, NE...
Kenneth Dale Schultz
Oct 19, 2009
Kenneth died Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Kenneth D. Schultz was born October 27, 1926 in Gresham, Nebraska to Robert and Josie (Hall) Schultz. He grew up in Gresham and York. Kenneth served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from March 1945 - July 1946. Upon returning from the Navy he married Lois Wullenwaber on April...
Julia J. Cheloha
Oct 18, 2009
Julia J. Cheloha, 79, of Columbus died peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2009 surrounded by her family at Columbus Community Hospital. Julia Josephine Cheloha was born July 10, 1930 in Nance County to John and Anna (Czarnik) Swerczek. She graduated from St. Stanislaus School in Duncan. On September 26, 1949 she was united in marriage to Carl C. Cheloha in...
Alan Mann
Oct 9, 2009
Alan Mann, age 48, of Columbus died Friday, October 9, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Alan Mann was born May 9, 1961 in Wayne, Nebraska to Lowell and Lorraine (Nickols) Mann, formally of Wayne, He was baptized at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wayne. In December 1965, the family moved to Fremont where Alan started school. In 1967...
Lois Biermann
Oct 7, 2009
Lois Biermann, age 71, of Columbus, died Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus, Nebraska. Lois was born April 21, 1938 in St. Bernard, Nebraska to William and Mary (Schaefer) Biermann. She received her education at St. Bernard School. In 1976 she moved to Humphrey with her mother where she lived until moving to Columbus in...
Martha B. (Mimick) Stachura
Oct 6, 2009
Martha died Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Martha (Mimick) Stachura was born Jan. 22, 1919 to John and Mary (Smagacz) Mimick in Columbus, NE. She lived on the family farm north of Columbus. She went to St. Anthony's grade school and graduated from St. Francis Academy (now Scotus). Martha was married to John Stachura on May...
Sandra Ann &Quot;Sandy&Quot; Sliva
Sep 26, 2009
Sandra Ann Sliva of Columbus died Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Boone County Health Center in Albion as result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Sandra "Sandy" Ann Sliva was born September 4, 1960 in Columbus to Arthur and Elverine (Foltz) Pillen. She was a 1978 graduate of Columbus Lakeview High School and also a graduate of the Grand...