Anastasia Murray
Dec 18, 2008
Anastasia died Thursday at the Columbus Communuity Hospital. Anastasia was born in Columbus, Nebraska to John and Sophia (Podraza) Murray. At the age of 17, she moved to Omaha with her family, where she continued to live. She enjoyed bingo, cooking for her family, and coming to the cabin in Columbus during the summer. She was a member of Sacred...
Ann Kathryn Wozny
Dec 15, 2008
Ann K. Wozny of Columbus died Monday December 15, 2008 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Ann Kathryn Wozny, 94, died peacefully on Monday December 15. She was a resident of Golden Living Center in Columbus. She was the daughter of John and Mary Thiellen of Petersburg, NE. Ann was born in Petersburg, NE and lived most of her...
Cecilia F. &Quot;Sally&Quot; Siebler
Dec 13, 2008
Cecilia died Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Creighton University Hospital in Omaha. Cecilia F. "Sally" Siebler was born February 3, 1922 in Platte Center, Nebraska to John and Balbina (Koziol) Matya. She graduated from St. Joseph School in Platte Center in 1940. Cecilia married Leo G. Siebler on November 25, 1942 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center. She...
Kenneth W. Moersen
Dec 11, 2008
Kenneth W. Moersen departed this life on December 11, 2008 at home with his family. Mr. Moersen was born October 18, 1931 in Columbus, Nebraska to William J. and Helen (Krick) Moersen. He attended St. Bonaventure School, Kramer High School and Creighton University. He was married to Lois LuRae Arndt and they have three children, Ken R. Moersen, Stephen (Melanie)...
Marilyn Kay Griffiths
Dec 7, 2008
Marilyn Griffiths was born November 18, 1939 to Lester and Miriam (Kruse) Shunk in Shelby, Nebraska. She married Harry W. Griffiths on July 7, 1956 in Julesburg, Colorado. In 1976 they moved to Spalding, Nebraska and owned and operated the Antler Bar until 1985. In 1988 she worked at the Columbus Police Department until 1990 when she moved to Honolulu,...
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...