Ronald Zywiec
May 6, 2018
Ronald R. Zywiec, age 65, of Silver Creek, Nebraska died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Bryan LGH West in Lincoln, Nebraska. Ronald Raymond Zywiec was born November 28, 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska to Louis B. Zywiec and Anna M. (Krance) Zywiec. He was employed at Behlen Manufacturing for 21 years as a Machinist. Ronald enjoyed hunting, fishing, taxidermy and carpentry....
Robert &Quot;B.O.B.&Quot; Soulliere
May 6, 2018
Robert Soulliere, age 68, of Columbus, Nebraska died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. Robert J. "B.O.B" Soulliere was born April 30, 1950, in Platte Center, NE to Charles and Dorothy (Matya) Soulliere. He attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Platte Center High School in 1968. Robert married Judy Loeffler on October 22, 1971 at...
Ronald Cyza
May 5, 2018
Ronald Cyza of Columbus died Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Ronald John Cyza was born June 23, 1940 in Genoa, Nebraska to Lonny and Julia (Czarnick) Cyza. He grew up near Columbus and Duncan. He graduated from Kramer High School in Columbus. Ron served in the United States Army Reserves from 1962-1968. He married Yvonne Wruble...
James &Quot;Jim&Quot; Belzer
May 4, 2018
James "Jim" Belzer of Columbus died Friday, May 4, 2018 at his home in Columbus. Jim Belzer was born October 20, 1953 in Winchester, KY to Frank and Lila (Laugen) Belzer. Jim grew up in Muscatine, Iowa where he graduated from high school. He went on to the University of Iowa where he received his degree in Industrial Engineering. On...
Todd Stone
Apr 25, 2018
Todd R. Stone, age 50, of Columbus died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his home in Columbus. Todd R. Stone was born January 20, 1968 in Columbus, Nebraska to Richard and Patricia (Zywiec) Stone. He graduated from Columbus High in 1987. Todd worked at various locations including Pamida, Burger King, Behlen Manufacturing and Wendys. He married Debra Miller on July...
Eric J. Schmid
Apr 25, 2018
Eric J. Schmid died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his home in rural Bellwood, Nebraska following a short battle with cancer. Eric J. Schmid was born March 10, 1968 in Butler County, Nebraska to Ronald A. and Barbara (Salak) Schmid. He attended David City Aquinas High School. Eric lived in Jacksonville, Florida before returning back to the area 8 years...
Maxine Krings
Apr 24, 2018
Maxine Krings, age 89 of Platte Center, died Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Maxine Krings was born July 9, 1928 in David City, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Oscar and Bertha (Sutter) Poeffel. She lived in various locations and received her education in California before returning to Columbus where she graduated from St. Bonaventure...
Mary Ann Bialas
Apr 18, 2018
Mary Ann Bialas, age 71, of Columbus, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in Fremont. Mary Ann Bialas was born March 27, 1947 in Genoa, Nebraska to Lawrence and Maxine (Zimmerman) Choyeski. She attended country school west of Belgrade and St. Anthonys Catholic School in Cedar Rapids through the 8th grade. In 1965 she graduated from Cedar Rapids High School. Mary...
Eileen Brandl
Apr 17, 2018
Eileen Brandl of Columbus died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. Eileen Brandl was born November 5, 1925 in Botavia, NY to John and Otilda (Cook) Schnitzler. She moved to Cornlea, Nebraska as a child where she grew up and attended grade school. Eileen attended high school at Humphrey St. Francis. On October 25, 1944, she...
Nancy Osantowski
Apr 13, 2018
Nancy Lee Korgie Osantowski, 54, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at her sisters home in Neligh, Nebraska due to cancer. Nancy was born on October 22, 1963 in Columbus to John and Phyllis (Thraen) Korgie. She attended Scotus Catholic High School and was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. She loved many things including going for long...
Karen (Buresh) Afsharimehr
Apr 7, 2018
Karen (Buresh) Afsharimehr of Columbus died Saturday, April 7, 2018 at her home in Columbus. Karen Afsharimehr was born June 24, 1962 in Columbus to Edward and Jane (Smith) Buresh. She grew up in Columbus and graduated from Columbus High School in 1980. Karen went on to Nova University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL where she graduated with a degree in...
John Jacobitz
Apr 7, 2018
John Jacobitz, age 68, of Columbus, died Saturday, April 7, 2018 at his home. John M. Jacobitz was born November 24, 1949 in Superior, Nebraska to Melvin and Justine ( Bricka) Jacobitz. He graduated from Columbus High in 1967. John served in the United States Army in the 313th Military Police from 1970-1976. He worked at Becton-Dickenson over 20 years....
Arlene M. Koziol
Apr 6, 2018
Arlene M. Koziol died Friday, April 6, 2018 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. Arlene M. Koziol was born May 3, 1936 in Tarnov, Nebraska to Adolph J. and Irene (Sliva) Kudron. She attended St. Michael's Elementary in Tarnov and graduated from St. Francis High School in Humphrey. She received her nurses training at St. Joseph's Hospital in Omaha. On July...
Carroll O. Melliger
Apr 4, 2018
Carroll Melliger of Columbus died peacefully at home Wednesday evening with his wife and children at his side. Carroll was born July 28, 1924 to Albert and Pauline (Merz) Melliger in Columbus, NE. Carroll married Doris Lemp on September 21, 1949 at St. Bonaventure Church in Columbus. Carroll graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in 1941. He played his saxophone...
Jean C. Pensick
Apr 3, 2018
Jean Pensick died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Jean C. Pensick was born October 7, 1940 in Yutan, Nebraska to Herman and Margaret (Michel) Witte. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1958. On November 27, 1965 Jean was united in marriage to Clarence "Greek" Pensick at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in...
Leo Rosenthal
Apr 3, 2018
Leo Rosenthal, age 96, of Columbus died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at his home. Leo Rosenthal was born November 20, 1921 near Tarnov, Nebraska to Thomas and Domicella (Lesiak) Rosenthal. He grew up in the Tarnov area where he attended St. Anthony Catholic School. He served in the United States Army during WWII. He married Mary Ann Hafner. To this...
David Czapla
Apr 3, 2018
David Czapla of Columbus died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Columbus Community Hospital. Dave Czapla was born May 3rd, 1949 in Columbus to Raymond and Henrietta (Mielak) Czapla. He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Scotus Central Catholic. Dave was united in marriage to Gina Soden on September 15th, 1973 at the First United Methodist Church in Columbus. To...
Kevin &Quot;Butch&Quot; Nickolite
Apr 3, 2018
Kevin "Butch" Nickolite, age 56, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at his home in Vail, CO. Kevin Butch Nickolite, was born February 13, 1962 in Columbus, Nebraska to Richard and Angeline (Kula) Nickolite. He graduated from David City Aquinas High School in 1980. Butch attended the Lincoln College of Hair Design. He worked as a stylist in Lincoln before returning...
Joan Sokol
Apr 2, 2018
Joan Sokol, age 77, of Columbus, died Monday, April 2, 2018 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Joan Sokol was born September 7, 1940 in Columbus, Nebraska to Felix and Rose (Bryl) Stachura. She received her education at St. Stanislaus Grade School and graduated from Duncan High in 1958. She worked at Becton-Dickinson for several years. Joan married Donald Sokol on...
David Randall &Quot;Randy&Quot; Betz
Mar 30, 2018
David Randall "Randy" Betz died Friday, March 30, 2018, at Brookstone Acres from complications of Parkinson's Disease. Randy was born April 5th, 1954, in Shenandoah, Iowa, to James and Lavera (Holmes) Betz. He grew up in Atlantic, Iowa, and graduated from Atlantic High School in 1972. Randy was an athlete at AHS, earning letters in football, basketball, track, and music....