Bert Swett
Sep 12, 2018
Bert Swett died Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Bert Swett was born November 9, 1936 in Spalding, NE to Bert and Hilda (Reicks) Swett. He grew up in Spalding and graduated from Spalding High School in 1954. Bert married Felicia McManaman in St. Edward, NE on June 9, 1958. He lived in St. Edward, Schuyler,...
Helen Sohl
Sep 9, 2018
Helen Sohl of Columbus died Sunday, September 9, 2018 at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Lincoln. Helen Sohl was born July 17, 1940 at St. Marys Hospital in Columbus to Vincent and Florence (Messersmith) Galley. She graduated from St. Bonaventure School in 1958. Helen married Valjean Sohl on June 7, 1958 at St. Bonaventure Church. Helen worked at the Snow Top,...
Richard F. Toof
Sep 7, 2018
Richard F. Toof, 93, of Aurora, NE, passed away September 7, 2018, at Aurora Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Richard was born September 4, 1925, in Dalton, NE, to Clyde and Anna (Fecht) Toof. He graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism. He was joined in marriage to his sweetheart Beryl Bamberg on October 16,...
Mary Ann Vanderloop
Sep 7, 2018
Surrounded by her family, Mary Ann Vanderloop went home to the Lord on February 4, 2017 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. Mary Ann graciously donated her body for anatomical studies and has come home to be buried next to her husband. Mary Ann was born December 8, 1927 in Spalding, Nebraska to Joseph and Sophia (Rasschaert) Haun. She grew up...
Fern Flamme
Sep 6, 2018
Fern L. Flamme of Columbus died Thursday September 6, 2018 at Mory's Haven. Fern L. Flamme was born November 14, 1927, in Lewistown, MT to William and Mathilda (Plath) Hoshor. She grew up in Columbus and graduated from Kramer High School in 1945. Fern married Vincent Long on October 8, 1947 in Columbus. Vincent died on April 5, 1974....
Terry L. Dickey
Sep 4, 2018
Terry L. Dickey died Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in Columbus. Terry L. Dickey was born July `17, 1965 in Newman Grove, Nebraska to Jerry and Sharon (Mousel) Dickey. He was employed with Green Acres Lawn Care for many years. Terry enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by: Brother: Bill Dickey of Norfolk, NE Twin Brother: Tim (Gwen) Dickey of...
Shirley Nieuwenhuis
Sep 4, 2018
Shirley Nieuwenhuis of Columbus died Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at her home in Columbus. Shirley Nieuwenhuis was born March 22, 1947 in Humphrey to Frank and Anna (Goedeken) Keller. She grew up in Humphrey where she graduated from Humphrey St. Francis High School and went on to attend college in Lincoln. Shirley married Paul Nieuwenhuis on October 12, 1968 in...
Jim Puetz
Sep 1, 2018
James "Jim" L. Puetz, 77, of Columbus passed away September 1, 2018 at the Monarch Hospice in Lincoln, NE. Jim was born September 27,1940 in David City to Lawrence and Lillian (Bruner) Puetz. He graduated St. Marys High School in David City and went on to graduate from Wayne State College. On July 5, 1969, Jim was united in marriage...
Kathy Stradley
Aug 29, 2018
Kathy Stradley died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Mory's Haven in Columbus. Kathy Stradley was born March 4, 1949 in Lincoln to Frank and Jessie (Beasley) Stradley. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1967. She then received her degree from UNK and later received her Masters from UNO. She worked at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha until retiring...
Gerald Micek
Aug 29, 2018
Gerald Micek of Columbus died Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus Gerald Micek was born November 15, 1933 in Genoa, NE to Charles and Bernice (Shemek) Micek. He grew up on the farm NE of Genoa and graduated from Genoa High School. Gerald entered the US Army where he served from 1955-1957. He returned to Platte County...
Evelyn Braun
Aug 27, 2018
Evelyn Braun of Columbus died Monday, August 27, 2018 at her home with family by her side. Evelyn Braun was born May 21, 1948 in Genoa, NE to Lonnie and Eleanor (Bosak) Zywiec. She grew up on the farm south of Genoa where she attended country school. On July 17, 1970, Evelyn was united in marriage to Ronald Braun at...
Judith K Nelson
Aug 21, 2018
Judith K. Nelson, 69, of Genoa, passed away from cancer on August 21, 2018 at the Genoa Medical Facilities. Judy was born February 4, 1949 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of Elmer and Bonnie (Strayer) Nelson. In 1960 she moved with her family to Grand Island, where she graduated from high school in 1967. She joined the U.S. Navy WAVES...
Margaret E. Witt
Aug 20, 2018
Margaret E. Witt passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. Margaret Witt was born June 21, 1927 in Monterey, NE to Henry and Anna (Batenhorst) Knobbe. She graduated from Guardian Angel High School in West Point in 1945. On August 25, 1948 Margaret was united in marriage to Burnell J. Witt at St. Boniface Catholic...
Deborah Church
Aug 20, 2018
Deborah Church, age 65 of Genoa, formerly of Columbus, died Monday, August 20, 2018 at the Genoa Long Term Care. Deborah was born June 30, 1953 in Columbus, Nebraska to William and Shirley (Nelson) Church. She grew up in Columbus where she received her education. On June 1, 1997 Debbie received her G.E.D. She was active with the Eagles Auxiliary...
Glenn Aldrich
Aug 19, 2018
Glenn Aldrich died Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Florida. Glenn was born September 14, 1928 in Marseilles, Illinois to Harry and Fretta Aldrich. Glenn and his family moved to Columbus in 1945. He worked in the family business at the Keen Korner Motel and Restaurant and Gas Station. Glenn was married to Doris (Morel) Aldrich in...
Wayne Alan Brunken
Aug 19, 2018
Wayne Alan Brunken, 43, passed away at his home on August 19, 2018, in Columbus, Nebraska. Wayne is survived by his dear wife Becky Brunken, his children Jordan Canarsky, Destiny Van Buskirk, and Pamela Van Buskirk, siblings Deb (Joel) Hoyt and Rick Brunken, his parents Richard (Cindy) Brunken and Theresa Czapenski, and his grandchildren Jenna Canarsky-Anthony, Tayler Canarsky and Chad...
Janet HӧEr
Aug 15, 2018
Janet Her, age 79, of Duncan, died Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. Janet was born September 13, 1938 in Columbus, Nebraska to Edward and Imogene (Lohr) Staroscik. She received her education at St. Stanislaus School in Duncan and graduated from Duncan High in 1956. She married Christopher Hoer on April 17, 1958 at St. Stanislaus Catholic...
Carolyn Johnson
Aug 11, 2018
Carolyn (Glur) Johnson, 89, died Saturday, Aug 11, 2018 at Brookestone Acres, Columbus, NE. Carolyn was born September 8, 1928 to Jacob and Anna (Witt) Glur. She grew up in a large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins, sharing a Swiss and German heritage. Carolyn graduated from Kramer High School in 1946 and remained in contact with classmates...
Jarrett Brehm
Aug 10, 2018
Jarrett Brehm passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at his home in Columbus. Jarrett Brehm was born March 7, 2000 in Columbus to Dan and Amy (Pribnow) Brehm. He was a Cub Scout and a member of the Boy Scout Troop #115 for a short time. Jarrett was a student at Columbus High School and this would have been his...
Kathryn A. Knisley
Aug 8, 2018
Kathryn A. Knisley died Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the Columbus Community Hospital.