Harold Dreifurst
Nov 14, 2008
Harry died Friday, November 14, 2008 at his home in Platte Center. Harold "Harry" Dreifurst was born January 4, 1934 in St. Bernard, Nebraska to Joe and Theresa (Ball) Dreifurst. He grew up in St. Bernard and the Lindsay areas. He served in the United States Army from 1953-55. He married Patricia Ashby on October 5, 1957 at Lindsay Holy...
Iva &Quot;Billie&Quot; M. Doremus
Nov 13, 2008
Iva "Billie" Doremus died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home in Newman Grove, NE. Iva "Billie" Doremus was born November 28, 1930 in Mount Pleasant, MI to Ivan and Repha (Reynolds) Wonch. She grew up and attended schools in Grand Ledge, MI. On June 4, 1948 she was united in marriage to Gaylord Doremus in Grand Ledge....
Leander J. &Quot;Lee&Quot; Hajek
Nov 2, 2008
Lee was called to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at the David Place in David City, Nebraska. Leander J. Hajek was born January 2, 1921 in Linwood, Nebraska to John and Frances (Hobza) Hajek. He grew up on a farm near Linwood. Leander served in the U.S. Army during WWII...
Dennis Brumbaugh
Oct 31, 2008
Dennis Leroy Brumbaugh was born September 27, 1950 in Spokane, Washington to Ivan and Betty Brumbaugh. His father was in the Air Force during which time they lived in Alaska, Washington, England, Iowa and Nebraska. Dennis served in the United States Army. He is survived by his brother Daniel and his friends at the Rainbow Center. Dennis is preceded in...
Kathleen &Quot;Katy&Quot; Hickman
Oct 30, 2008
Kathleen R. Hickman was born November 24, 1928 in Bertrand, Nebraska to Fred and Jessie (Duff) Biesecker. She graduated from Bertrand High School in 1947. She married Dale Hickman on June 29, 1950. They lived in Bertrand until 1960 when they moved to Lexington. In 1970 they moved to Columbus. They retired in 1981 and moved to Florida. Dale passed...
Edward L. Zakrzewski
Oct 29, 2008
Edward L. Zakrzewski died Wednesday at the Columbus Community Hospital. Edward L. Zakrzewski was born January 28, 1938 in St. Edward, NE to John S. and Pearl (Brezenski) Zakrzewski. He grew up in the St. Edward and Genoa areas. Ed married Betty Kush on June 17, 1961 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church at Krakow. Ed worked for Douglas...
Neal Drum, Jr.
Oct 27, 2008
Neal Drum, Jr., 83, of Columbus died Monday, October 27 at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Neal was born May 17, 1925 in Oconee, Nebraska to Neal and Anna (Kuck) Drum, Sr. He grew up in Oconee and attended grade school in Platte Center and Kramer High School in Columbus. Neal entered the US Marine Corp during World War II...
Lester E. Vanek
Oct 22, 2008
Lester Vanek of Silver Creek died Wednesday, October 22 at his home in Silver Creek. Lester Vanek was born February 17, 1939 at Comstock. Nebraska to Edward and Lillian (Kuklish) Vanek. He grew up and attended schools in Custer County. He graduated from Silver Creek High School in 1958. Lester joined the US Army and served his country from 1962-1964....
Adam R. Torson
Oct 21, 2008
Adam died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Adam Ralph Torson was born February 4, 1927 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska to Vincent and Hedwig (Zelasney) Torson. He attended schools west of Fullerton, Nebraska. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from September 1946 - June 1947. On December 9, 1950 Adam was united in marriage to...
Eric Lee Sansoni
Oct 17, 2008
Eric Lee Sansoni, 31, of Columbus died Friday, October 17, 2008 in Butler County as the result of an automobile accident. Eric Lee Sansoni was born August 10, 1977 in Columbus to Cathy (Galley) and Richard "Dick" Sansoni. He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Scotus Central Catholic High School in 1996. He then went on to graduate from...
Ralph Schmidt
Oct 17, 2008
Ralph died Friday, October 17, 2008 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Ralph was born March 29, 1919 in Platte Center, Nebraska to Bill and Matilda (Huesman) Schmidt. He served in the United States Army during World War II from 1942-1945. He was wounded while serving in the Phillipine Islands and received the Purple Heart. Ralph married Germaine Albracht on September...
Helen A. Bialas
Oct 11, 2008
Helen A. Bialas of Silver Creek, Nebraska died Saturday at Mory's Haven in Columbus. Helen was born November 22, 1911 in St. Edward, Nebraska to George and Sophie (Gembica) Zona. She was raised in Boone County, Nebraska and married Edward Bialas on September 9, 1946 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Fullerton, Nebraska. Helen was a homemaker and helped her...
Helen A. Bernt
Oct 8, 2008
Helen A. Bernt of Columbus died Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Columbus Community Hospital. Helen A. Bernt was born October 27, 1918 in PLatte County, Nebraska to Louis and Mary (Scharff) Miksch. She received her education at St. Joseph School in Platte Center. Helen married Eugene Bernt on April 8, 1947 in Platte Center. She raised her family and was...
Mildred I. Augustin
Oct 2, 2008
Mildred I. "Millie" Augustin died Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Columbus Community Hospital following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Millie was born October 15, 1925 in Brayton, Nebraska to Arthur and Magdalena (Henricksen) Larson. She attended elementary school in Brayton and High School in Grand Island. Millie married Richard "Pat" Augustin on May 15, 1945. The couple...
Merle E. Johnson
Oct 1, 2008
Merle E. Johnson of Columbus died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. Merle E. Johnson was born August 30, 1927 in Valley County, Nebraska to Clarence and Margaret (Banks) Johnson. He grew up in Burwell and graduated from Burwell High School in 1945. After attending the University of Nebraska, Merle served in the Merchant Marines...
Mary Frischholz
Sep 19, 2008
Mary Frischholz was born June 2, 1913 in Columbus, Nebraska to Alois and Catherine (Schmitz) Frischholz. She graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in 1931. She lived her entire live in Columbus. Mary worked at Frischholz Men Store before working at Schweisers where she retired as a buyer and salesperson. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, St. Bonaventure...
Mary Ann Fuchs
Sep 17, 2008
Mary Ann Fuchs, age 81, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Edgewood Vista in Columbus. Mary Ann Fuchs was born September 11, 1927 in Tarnov, Nebraska to Henry and Agnes (Pillen) Mausbach. She married James Joseph Fuchs on September 9, 1947 at St. Mary's Catholic Church near Humphrey, Nebraska. Mary Ann lived in Tarnov, Garrison, Platte Center and Columbus. She...
Emil Zelasney
Sep 15, 2008
Emil Zelasney of Silver Creek died Monday, September 15, 2008 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Emil Alex Zelasney was born September 9, 1941 in Genoa to Alex and Helen (Dush) Zelasney. He grew up in the Clarks, Silver Creek, and Duncan areas. He graduated from Clarks High School in 1959. Emil entered the US Army and served from 1959-1961. He...
Yvonne Brunken
Sep 11, 2008
Yvonne Brunken of Wahoo, Nebraska formerly of Columbus, Nebraska died Thursday, September 11, 2008 at the South Haven Nursing Home in Wahoo. Yvonne Brunken was born November 18, 1932 in Platte County, Nebraska to Carroll and Eleanor (Ewert) Berchtold. She graduated from Kramer High School in 1950. On October 17, 1951 Yvonne was united in marriage to Wallace E. Brunken...
Nancy Shanks
Sep 10, 2008
Nancy Shanks of Silver Creek died Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Bryan LGH-Medical Center in Lincoln lovingly surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Nancy Shanks was born December 18, 1937 in Silver Creek to Theodore and Emma (Wilcox) Hutchison. She lived most of her life in the Silver Creek area and graduated from Silver Creek High School. Nancy married Dexter...