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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Robert &Quot;Rob&Quot; Wells
Dec 15, 2016
Robert "Rob" Wells of Columbus died Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Bryan LGH-East in Lincoln. Rob was born July 2, 1964 in Shelbyville, IN to Robert Wells and Becky Wells-Cleveland. He grew up in the Stromsburg area and graduated from York High School in 1982. Rob continued his education in Minneapolis, MN before returning to Columbus where he worked for...
Leonard Koertner
Nov 27, 2016
Leonard Lee "Len" Koertner, 80, a longtime resident of West Point, Nebraska, died Sunday, November 27, 2016 in Columbus, Nebraska. Len was born July 5, 1936 to Reuben and Clara Koertner of Bladen, Nebraska. He attended Highland rural school and graduated from Bladen High School in 1954. He was a member of the high school band and football team, and...
Holly Ternus
Nov 25, 2016
Holly Kaye Ternus, age 60, of Columbus, died Friday, November 25, 2016 at her home. Holly was born November 4, 1956 in David City to Wayland and Shirley (Sargent) Den. She grew up in David City and graduated from David City High School. She married Paul "Steve" Ternus on October 28, 1977 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey. They...
Gary J. Krings
Nov 19, 2016
Gary died Saturday, November 19, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Gary J. Krings was born July 7, 1960 in Columbus, Nebraska to Herman and Henrietta (Shemek) Krings. He grew up in the Tarnov area and graduated from Humphrey High School in 1978. On October 7, 1983 Gary was united in marriage to Lynn Denkinger at St. Francis...
Elaine Osantowski
Nov 15, 2016
Elaine Ann Osantowski, 70, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Elaine was born July 31, 1946 to Henry and Mary (Bourek) Hledik in Stanton County and raised in Madison; she was also the youngest of 7 children. She attend Country School and Madison High School, she had various jobs. She married Edward F (Doc)...
Tom &Quot;Murph&Quot; Murphy
Nov 9, 2016
Thomas F. Murphy, age 64, died Wednesday, November 9, 2016 following a traffic accident. Tom was born in Columbus on September 20, 1952 to Frank and Catherine (Novicki) Murphy, the seventh of eight children. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1970 and was a long time employee of the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement. On September 11, 1971...
Susie A. Womboldt
Nov 9, 2016
Susie Ann Womboldt, 50, died on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Susie was born to parents Michelle Exter and Redge Brooks in Long Beach, CA on June 22, 1966. She grew up riding the waves in Southern California. Susie was a surfer, professional sunbather and the life of the party. At the age of 20 she gave birth to her daughter...
Diane Keehn
Nov 8, 2016
Diane Keehn, age 57, of Grand Island, formerly of Blair, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at St. Francis Medical Center. Diane was born March 19, 1959 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Jack and Dorothy (Petermann) Palen. She grew up in Council Bluffs and Columbus, Nebraska where she graduated from Columbus High. Diane married Brad Keehn on October 8, 1982 in...
Cyril M. Pinger
Oct 31, 2016
Cyril died Monday, October 31, 2016 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Cyril M. Pinger was born September 24, 1923 in Madison County, Nebraska to Edward and Clara (Backes) Pinger. He graduated from Lindsay Holy Family High School in 1941. On September 29, 1953 Cyril was united in marriage to Celia Mae Fuchs at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey, Nebraska....