Betty Lue Borke
Dec 7, 2008
Betty Borke of Columbus died Sunday, December 7, 2008 at Bryan LGH-East Hospital in Lincoln. Betty Lue Borke was born December 23, 1940 in Minot, ND to Ray and Lila (Lytle) Wetmur. She grew up in Minot and graduated from Minot High School in 1959. She married Francis "Corky" Flemming in Minot. After Corky's death, she married Terry Borke and...
Charles E. Lowry, Jr.
Dec 2, 2008
Charles E. Lowry, Jr. died Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home in Bellevue, Nebraska. Charles E. "Chuck" Lowry, Jr. was born April 4, 1932 to June Robbins and C.E. "Red" Lowry, Sr. in Omaha, Nebraska. He spent his childhood in Omaha and graduated from Kramer High School in Columbus. After attending UNL he enlisted in the...
Clarence Colfack, Sr.
Dec 2, 2008
Clarence Colfack, Sr. of Columbus died Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Columbus Community Hospital. Clarence Colfack was born May 3, 1925 in O'Neill, Nebraska to Fred and Coila (Strong) Colfack. He grew up in Ewing, NE. Clarence served in the US Army during World War II and while stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas, he met his future wife Beatrice Glaunert...
Alphonse L. Starzec
Nov 30, 2008
Alphonse died Sunday at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Alphonse L. Starzec was born October 6, 1917 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska to Stanley and Mary (Jarosz) Starzec. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from August 1941 - August 1945 where he was awarded the Bronze Star. On February 25, 1946 Alphonse was united in marriage to Oliveria...
Norman Micek
Nov 28, 2008
Norman Micek of Columbus died Friday, November 28, 2008 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Norman T. Micek was born May 5, 1926 in Columbus, Nebraska to Thomas and Vera (Boro) Micek. He graduated from Polk County schools and the University of Nebraska College of Engineering. He married Elizabeth Laska on May 1, 1965 in Duncan, Nebraska. Norman had...
Mary M. Dohmen
Nov 24, 2008
Mary M. Dohmen of Columbus died Monday, November 24, 2008 at her home in Columbus. Mary M. Dohmen was born April 20, 1929 in on the family farm north of Schuyler, Nebraska to Milo and Mary "Marie" (Vsetecka) Herink. She graduated from Humphrey High in 1946. She married Bernard Dohmen on June 8, 1950 in Leigh, Nebraska. They lived in...
Tony Paczosa
Nov 17, 2008
Tony died Monday, November 17, 2008 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Tony Paczosa was born July 8, 1937 in Duncan, Nebraska to Stanley and Mary (Markiewiec) Paczosa. He graduated from High School in Duncan and attended telegraphy school in Minnesota. Tony served in the National Guard from October 3, 1960 - October 2, 1966. On September 30, 1961 he was...
Elizabeth M. Cook
Nov 16, 2008
Elizabeth died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Elizabeth M. Cook was born May 5, 1916 in Albion, Nebraska to John and Augustine (Mundschenk) Brickel. Elizabeth Married John H. Cook on December 6, 1933. Elizabeth and John farmed for several years before moving to Columbus. Elizabeth was an active member in the Federated Church. She also belonged...
Teresa Czarnick
Nov 15, 2008
Teresa Czarnick of Genoa died Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Genoa Community Hospital. Teresa Czarnick was born December 21, 1921 in St. Edward, Nebraska to John S. and Pearl (Brezenski) Zakrzewski. She grew up and attended school in Nance County, Nebraska. Teresa married John S. Czarnick on February 16, 1944 in St. Edward. She was a farm wife living...
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...