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Frances Brandl

Frances Brandl

Jan 18, 2017

Frances (Tworek) Brandl of Lincoln, formerly of Columbus died Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Gateway Vista in Lincoln. Frances Brandl was born June 16, 1917 in Platte County to John and Agnes (Mostek) Tworek. She received her education in Tarnov before being united in marriage to Lawrence Brandl on April 24, 1939 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Tarnov....

Gerald &Quot;Jerry&Quot; Cielocha

Gerald &Quot;Jerry&Quot; Cielocha

Jan 16, 2017

Gerald "Jerry" Cielocha, age 72, of Columbus, died Monday, January 16, 2017 at his home. Jerry was born November 23, 1944 in Columbus, Nebraska to Theodore and Pauline (Sturek) Cielocha. He received his education at St. Anthony Grade School and Columbus High. Jerry married Jean Kudera on May 16, 1970 at St. Bonaventure Church. He worked at Scotus High and...

Eleanor C. Rybinski

Eleanor C. Rybinski

Jan 15, 2017

Eleanor died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Eleanor C. (Stankoski) Rybinski was born Feb 1, 1935 in Fullerton, NE, to Adam and Mary (Stetz) Stankoski. She attended school at Krakow, NE. She married Joseph M. Rybinski on July 1, 1961 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Krakow, NE. Eleanor worked at Dale Electronics and...

Irene Christensen

Irene Christensen

Jan 10, 2017

Irene Christensen of Columbus died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Community Care and Rehab in Columbus. Irene Christensen was born December 3, 1920 in Monroe, NE to John and Hattie (Schrader) Weber. She attended Wattsville School until going to work on the family farm. She married Reynold W. Christensen on March 19, 1941 in Monroe. They farmed until moving to...

Richard D. Kula

Richard D. Kula

Jan 9, 2017

Richard D. Kula, formerly of Silver Creek, died Monday, January 9, 2017 at the Genoa Community Hospital. Richard D. Kula was born September 13, 1938 in Genoa, Nebraska to Frank and Jean (Zelasney) Kula. On August 31, 1963 he was united in marriage to Carol Govern at SS. Peter and Paul - Krakow. They lived in Iowa and Grand Island,...

Beverly Swanson

Beverly Swanson

Jan 8, 2017

Beverly J. Swanson, 84 years 11 months 23 days of Columbus died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Morys Haven in Columbus surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born January 16, 1932 in Schuyler, NE to Frank and Bessie Kay (Kirkland) Sutherland, the youngest of 7 children. She graduated from Schuyler High School in 1951. On July 8, 1951, Beverly...

Ronald Loseke

Ronald Loseke

Jan 8, 2017

Ronald Loseke died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Bryan LGH West in Lincoln, Nebraska. Ronald Loseke was born July 12, 1957 in Columbus, Nebraska to Gordon Sr. and Mary Lou (Kielisek) Loseke. He graduated from Columbus High School. Ronald married Laurie Hughes on October 3, 2003. They had one son, Matthew Loseke. Ron had 2 children, Chad Loseke and Danielle...

Marian Lloyd

Marian Lloyd

Jan 6, 2017

Marian Lloyd, age 87, of Columbus, died Friday, January 6, 2017 in Columbus. Marian was born May 28, 1929 in Lindsay, Nebraska to John and Elsie (Coldwell) Bender. She grew up in Cornlea and received her education at Humphrey High where she graduated in 1947. She married Harold Lloyd on April 12, 1950 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey....

Daivin Blaze Byrd

Daivin Blaze Byrd

Jan 5, 2017

Daivin Blaze Byrd was born at rest, January 5, 2017, at Columbus Community Hospital. He is survived by: Parents Kristine Staroscik and Jason Byrd of Duncan Sister Shyanne Byrd of Duncan Grandparents Gayle and Doc Scott of Columbus Grandfather Christopher Staroscik of Duncan Great Grandmother Betty Scheffler of Columbus Great Grandparents Carol and Daryl Powell of Chandler, AZ He is...

Alonzo &Quot;Al&Quot; Lesiak

Alonzo &Quot;Al&Quot; Lesiak

Jan 2, 2017

Alonzo "Al" Lesiak died Monday, January 2, 2017 in Columbus. Alonzo Lesiak was born May 12, 1935 at Krakow, NE to Alex and Rose (Zoucha) Lesiak. He grew up on the family farm outside of Fullerton and attended country schools. Al enlisted in the US Navy and served 2 years. Al returned to Nebraska where he was united in marriage...

Barbara Reisdorff

Barbara Reisdorff

Dec 30, 2016

Barbara Reisdorff, age 79, of Shelby died Friday, December 30, 2016 at Morys Haven. Barbara was born September 22, 1937 in Shelby, Nebraska to Pearle and Mildred (Dickhute) Coffin. She received her education in Shelby and graduated from Shelby High in 1955. She married Jerome Reisdorff on December 30, 1957 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelby. They lived in...

Wesley L. Stankoski

Wesley L. Stankoski

Dec 30, 2016

Wesley Stankoski died Friday, December 30, 2016 at the Brookestone Acres in Columbus. Wesley L. Stankoski was born January 11, 1930 in Fullerton, Nebraska to Adam and Mary (Stetz) Stankoski. He attended school at Krakow, Nebraska. Wesley served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954 and received his honorable discharge in 1960. On July 9, 1960 he...

Betty Steiner

Betty Steiner

Dec 29, 2016

Betty died Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Betty R. Steiner was born November 14, 1933 in Lindsay, Nebraska to Tony and Elsie (Hamling) Oberhauser. She attended Lindsay Holy Family Catholic School and graduated high school with the class of 1952. Betty married Dennis P. Steiner on May 30, 1958 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus....

Seanna Madison Speicher

Seanna Madison Speicher

Dec 29, 2016

Seanna Madison Speicher was born December 29, 2016 at Lakeside Hospial in Omaha, Nebraska to Steven and Tina (Greisen) Speicher. Seanna is survived by: Parents: Steven and Tina Speicher of Columbus,NE Sister: Starr Speicher of Columbus, NE Grandparents: Dale and Marilyn Greisen of Columbus, NE Grandfather: Ken (Ann) Speicher of Columbus. NE Grandmother: Connie (Special Friend Shane) Speicher of Duncan,...

John P. &Quot;Skip&Quot; Hansen, Jr.

John P. &Quot;Skip&Quot; Hansen, Jr.

Dec 28, 2016

Skip Hansen died Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the Columbus Care and Rehabilitation Center. John P. "Skip" Hansen was born December 26, 1946 in Columbus, Nebraska to John Percy and Loretta (Bartholomew) Hansen. He graduated from Columbus High School and served in the U.S. Army National Guard for 6 years. Skip worked for Behlen Manufacturing until retirement. He enjoyed hunting...

Richard Nickolite

Richard Nickolite

Dec 27, 2016

Richard "Dick" Nickolite, age 82, of rural Bellwood, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Dick was born May 1, 1934 to Charles and Emma (Kudron) Nickolite on the family farm near Columbus. He met his "sweetie", Ang (Kula) at a dance in Silver Creek. They were married on December...

Edward &Quot;Gene&Quot; Jakub

Edward &Quot;Gene&Quot; Jakub

Dec 26, 2016

Edward "Gene" Jakub died Monday, December 26, 2016 at his home. Edward "Gene" Jakub was born March 4, 1943 in Columbus, Nebraska to Edward James and Leola (Jacobs) Jakub. He received his education in Schuyler. He served in the Army Reserves from 1964-1970. Gene married Yvonne (Willers) Krohn on November 28, 1981 in Columbus. He worked for Case Implement, Central...

William &Quot;Bill&Quot; Moore

William &Quot;Bill&Quot; Moore

Dec 23, 2016

William "Bill" Moore died Friday, December 23, 2016 at the Norfolk Veterans Home in Norfolk, Nebraska. William "Bill" Moore was born June 12, 1935 in St. Edward, NE to Jim and Jean (Webster) Moore. He grew up in the St. Edward area and graduated from St. Edward High School. Bill served in the US Army from 1956-1958. On November 29,...

William H. Johnson

William H. Johnson

Dec 22, 2016

William H. "Bill" Johnson died Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the Columbus Community Hospital. William H. Johnson was born May 4, 1971 in Fairbury, Nebraska to George and Joyce (Craig) Johnson. He graduated from Columbus Lakeview High School in 1989. Bill worked at Village Inn, Applebees and Wal-Mart. On September 3, 2011 He was united in marriage to Melody Odell...

Michael J Dush

Michael J Dush

Dec 20, 2016

Michael J. Dush of Columbus died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Edgewood Vista in Columbus. Michael was born August 2, 1952 in Columbus to Walter and Esther (Weidler) Dush. He grew up in Duncan where he attended St. Stanislaus Elementary then went to Columbus High School where he graduated in 1970. Mike received his Associate's Degree from Platte College in...

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