Lolita Hellbusch
Aug 10, 2016
Lolita Hellbusch died Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus. Lolita was born October 10, 1935 in Quezon City, Philippines. She married Gordon Hellbusch in 1967 in Baquio City, Philippines. Following their marriage they moved to Columbus and made their home for the past 49 years. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and her family. She was a member...
Robert L. Raitt
Aug 7, 2016
Robert L. Bob Raitt, age 84, of Columbus, died Sunday, August 7, 2016 at his home in Columbus. Robert was born May 6, 1932 in North Bend, Nebraska to William and Maryann (Schulte) Raitt. He grew up in St. Edward and graduated from St. Edward High in 1950. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from December 7, 1951 until...
Jean A. Bohlmeyer
Aug 6, 2016
Jean died Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Mory's Haven in Columbus. Jean A. Bohlmeyer was born April 5, 1950 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Clarence and Betty (Fuchs) Raabe. Jean was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth. She married George Bohlmeyer on October 8, 1980 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The couple lived in Lincoln before moving to Schuyler and then to Columbus....
Mildred Honke
Aug 4, 2016
Mildred Honke was born on March 6, 1926, to Alexander and Mollie (Bauer) Miller in Lincoln, Nebraska. She went to our Lord on August 4, 2016, at Meridian Gardens in Columbus, Nebraska. Mildred was raised in Lincoln, NE, and graduated from Lincoln General Hospital in 1946. She was very proud of being a registered nurse. Mildred was a charter member...
Thomas H. Podraza
Aug 3, 2016
Thomas Tom Podraza, age 80, of Columbus died Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Tom was born September 20, 1935 in Columbus, Nebraska to Michael and Adeline (Valasek) Podraza Sr. He graduated from Kramer High School in 1953. On April 27, 1957 Tom was united in marriage to Mary Lou Swerczek at St. Anthony Catholic Church in...
Ruby Ann Morris
Aug 1, 2016
Ruby Ann Morris, formerly of Newman Grove, Nebraska died Monday, August 1, 2016 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Ruby Ann Morris, the daughter of Edward David and Ruth Grace (Simpson) Kinzie, was born March 15, 1934 in Mahaska, Kansas. They later moved to Albion, Nebraska. Ruby graduated from Albion High School in 1952. On March 16, 1953, Ruby was united...
Raymond Berger
Jul 29, 2016
Raymond Berger of Columbus died Friday, July 29, 2016 at Columbus Community Hospital. Raymond Berger was born December 11, 1932 in Columbus to Richard and Pearl (Cone) Berger. He graduated from Columbus Public Schools in 1951. Ray served in the US Army from 1953-1955. He returned to Columbus and was united in marriage to Rita Schmid. Ray worked at Dale...
Marianne Lange
Jul 28, 2016
Marianne Lange of Columbus died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. Marianne Mathews was born August 26, 1930 in Pawnee City, NE to Robert and Elsie (Clark) Mathews. As a child, Marianne grew up in Hastings, Superior, and Norfolk and graduated from Norfolk High School in 1948. Marianne received her Associates Degree from Norfolk Junior College in...
Gary W. Neujahr
Jul 26, 2016
Gary died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at his home near Gresham, Nebraska. Gary W. Neujahr was born April 14, 1944 in Stromsburg, Nebraska to Harold and Ruth (Matzner) Neujahr. He grew up in the Gresham area where he graduated from Gresham High in 1962. He married Gloria Oppliger on January 24, 1970 in Columbus. He served in the National Guard....
Maybelle Williams
Jul 24, 2016
Maybelle Williams age 83, of Schuyler, died Sunday July 24, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Schuyler. Maybelle Williams was born April 8, 1933 in St. Edward, Nebraska to Raymond and Iona (Becklam) Ogden. She grew up in Albion area and on October 2, 1949 she married Leonard O. Williams in St. Edward, Nebraska. They lived in various locations...
Hans Jensen
Jul 24, 2016
Hans Jensen died Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Grand Island. Hans Jensen was born December 29, 1930 in Denmark to Rasmus and Marie (Pedersen) Jensen. Hans was raised in Denmark before coming to the United States in 1963. He married Lee Jensen on March 6, 1987. Hans started with Loup Power in 1966 where he...
Loretta Paprocki
Jul 15, 2016
Loretta died Friday, July 15, 2016 at the Cloverlodge Care Center in St. Edward, Nebraska. Loretta Paprocki was born May 20, 1923 in Litchfield, Nebraska to Felix and Elizabeth (Stenka) Damratowski. She was raised in Loup City and graduated from Loup City High School in 1941. On April 25, 1944 she married Anthony Paproski. Anthony died in 1955. On August...
Mila Ann Kadavy
Jul 12, 2016
Mila Ann Kadavy, infant daughter of Kenneth II and Alicia (Feekes) Kadavy entered Heaven on July 12, 2016. She is lovingly remembered by: Parents: Kenneth II and Alicia (Feekes) Kadavy of Columbus, NE Brother: Brody Raman of Rock Valley, IA Sister: Lainey Raman of Rock Valley, IA Sister: Elizabeth Kadavy of Columbus, NE Brother: Nolan Kadavy of Columbus, NE Sister:...
Thomas Dicostanzo
Jul 11, 2016
Thomas died Monday, July 11, 2016 at his home in Columbus. Thomas DiCostanzo was born in New York City to Anthony V. and Mary E. (Clarkin) DiCostanzo. He grew up in the Bronx and graduated from Mount St. Michael High School in New York and then from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. On December 18, 1982 he was united in...
Helen Mae Wielgus
Jul 10, 2016
Helen Mae Wielgus died Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Morys Haven in Columbus. Helen Mae Wielgus was born July 12, 1926 in Columbus, NE to Henry and Helen (Bonk) Wass. She was raised in Columbus where she graduated from St. Bonaventure School in 1944. On May 1, 1946 she was united in marriage to Stephen F. Wielgus. After returning from...
Robert N. Long
Jul 7, 2016
Robert N. Long of Columbus died Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Columbus Community Hospital. Robert N. Long was born May 25, 1954 in Columbus to Vincent and Fern (Hoshor) Long. He grew up in Columbus where he graduated from Columbus High School. Bob worked as a truck driver for Gerholds for many years before going into business on his own...
Marjorie L. Kosinski
Jul 6, 2016
Marjorie passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Marjorie L. Kosinski was born August 24, 1918 in Columbus, Nebraska to Joseph and Louise (Coupens) Soulliere. She graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in 1937. On October 2, 1941 Marjorie was united in marriage to Michael Kosinski at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus....
Elizabeth Mae &Quot;Libby&Quot; Bardsley
Jul 5, 2016
Libby passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Elizabeth Mae Libby Bardsley was born June 11, 1929 in Harrison County, Iowa to William Henry and Alda Maynard (Swanger) Bradley-Hillyer. She grew up in Iowa and was united in marriage to Bennie Albert Bardsley on June 17, 1942. The couple lived in Iowa before...
Laverna Van Dyke
Jul 4, 2016
LaVerna passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. LaVerna Matilda Van Dyke, the daughter of Bernard and Theresa (Borer) Wiese, was born December 24, 1927 in Lindsay, Nebraska. She received her education at Holy Family Catholic School in Lindsay. On April 24, 1951, LaVerna was united in marriage to Vernon Van Dyke...
Dee Barber
Jul 3, 2016
Delores "Dee" Barber, age 71, of Bellwood, died Sunday, July 3, 2016 at the Brookestone Acres in Columbus. Dee was born June 29, 1945 in Columbus to Bob and Rose (Cooper) Barber. She attended Columbus High School. Dee worked at B-D Medic al, Dales and CCC-Platte Campus until her retirement. She married John Hurich Sr. To this union one son...