Marvin Nelson
Oct 14, 2015
Marvin O. Nelson, of Columbus, died Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the Cottonwood House in Columbus. Marvin O. Nelson was born April 5, 1924 in St. Edward, Nebraska to Oscar and Charlotte (Olson) Nelson. He grew up in St. Edward where he attended District #65 and graduated from St. Edward High in 1941. He served in the United States Navy...
Raymond Baker
Oct 14, 2015
Ray Merle Baker passed away at the Golden Living Center in Columbus on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the age of 99. Ray was born on November 2, 1915 to Bert and Myrtle Preston Baker in Farnam NE. He attended school and grew up on a family farm in rural Farnam. Ray married Dorothy Marie Chaney in Farnam NE. He...
Rose Ann Albracht
Oct 14, 2015
Rose Ann (Deetz) Schumacher Albracht, member of Catholic Daughters, calligrapher, and a member of Arrow Artists, passed away on October 14, 2015 in Broken Bow, Nebraska at age 88. Rose started the Catholic Daughters Chapter in Broken Bow and was involved at the local and state levels. She served as an E.M.E. for many years taking communion to shut-ins and...
Mary Gdowski
Oct 10, 2015
Mary McCloskey Gdowski died peacefully at her home after a lengthy illness. Mary was born in Fremont, NE on September 29, 1932 to Patrick and Alma McCloskey. Mary spent her early years in Long Beach, CA until both of her parents died when she was quite young. She returned to Nebraska and lived with her sister and brother-in-law Lucille and...
Marcella Anderson
Oct 9, 2015
Marcella Anderson, age 84, of Columbus died Friday, October 09, 2015 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. Marcella was born February 11, 1931 in rural Leigh, Nebraska to Albert and Edna (Sander) Went. She grew up south of Leigh on the family farm. She attended rural school and graduated from Leigh High. She married Edgar Ray Anderson on March 17, 1950...
John Szelag
Oct 8, 2015
John A. Szelag, age 62, of Columbus, died Thursday, October 8, 2015 in Omaha. John A. Szelag was born August 30, 1953 in Columbus, Nebraska to John S. and Cecelia (Zywiec) Szelag. He received his education at Columbus High School and graduated in 1971. John married his high school sweetheart, Sandy Dreifurst on October 13, 1973 at St. Isidores Catholic...
Dale L. Hassebrook
Oct 8, 2015
Dale Hassebrook, 63, of Columbus died Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the Columbus Community Hospital after a tough battle against lung cancer. Dale was born August 15, 1952 in Columbus, Nebraska to Harold and Elvera (Husmann) Hassebrook. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1970 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dale moved back...
Norbert Zoucha
Oct 5, 2015
Norbert died Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Norbert J. Zoucha was born January 3, 1934 in Humphrey, NE to Mike and Leona (Tworek) Zoucha. Norbert was drafted into the US Army where he served as a Medic from 1954-1956 spending 18 months in Panama. Norbert was united in marriage to Betty Nienaber on April 25, 1959...
Sharlene R. Heft
Oct 5, 2015
Sharlene died Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Sharlene R. Heft was born February 19, 1939 in Spokane, Washington to Neil and Violet (Fowler) Stillwell. She graduated from Lewis & Clark High School in 1958. Sharlene married Ronald Heft on August 25, 1967 in Los Angeles, California. The couple moved to Primrose for 10 years and then...
Lorraine M. Egger
Sep 27, 2015
Lorraine died Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Lorraine M. Egger was born May 8, 1920 in Columbus, Nebraska to Edward and Anna (Ebner) Ewert. She completed her schooling in Columbus and enjoyed small time employment. On September 8, 1941 she married Walter W. Egger at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center, Nebraska. The...
Linda Marker
Sep 26, 2015
Linda Marker, age 64, of Columbus, died Saturday, September 26, 2015 following a lengthy battle with cancer at her home with her family by her side. Linda was born October 16, 1950 in Columbus, Nebraska to Ladislav & Dorothy (Blum) Vondra. She graduated from Clarkson High School. Linda was married to Ed Mullinix. To this union Jeff and Wendy were...
Joann Harrington
Sep 25, 2015
JoAnn Harrington, age "29"!!, died Friday, September 25, 2015 at the Columbus Community Hospital. JoAnn was born on April 18, 1935 in Cedar Rapids, NE to Joseph & Josephine (Hilger) Siemek. Her family moved to Columbus where she attended St. Anthony's and graduated from St. Bonaventure (Scotus). She married Wayne "Buzz" Harrington on November 26, 1955 at St. Anthony's in...
Shirley Paczosa
Sep 23, 2015
Shirley Paczosa, 80, of Duncan died Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Shirley Paczosa was born May 16, 1935 in Polk County, Nebraska to Frank and Mabel (Brand) Carman. She grew up around Silver Creek and graduated from Silver Creek High School. Shirley was united in marriage to Stanley Paczosa, Jr. on October 3, 1957...
Craig Wlaschin
Sep 23, 2015
Craig Wlaschin, age 35, of Lincoln, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Bryan LGH East in Lincoln. Craig was born December 20, 1979 in Genoa, Nebraska to Karl and JoAnn ( Krings) Wlaschin. He received his education at Lost Creek School and Columbus Middle School. Craig was a client of Region 4 in Wayne. He also lived in Axtell and...
Robert Dierman
Sep 18, 2015
Robert J Bob Dierman, 79, educator and retired principal of Columbus High School, passed away Friday, September 18th, 2015 at Brookestone Acres Rehabilitation Center in Columbus. Bob was born on September 20th, 1935 in Tenafly, New Jersey. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of New Mexico in Santa Fe, where he was an active member of the marching...
Nancy L. Wozny
Sep 15, 2015
Nancy died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the Brookstone Acres in Columbus following a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy L. Wozny was born September 9, 1954 in Columbus, Nebraska to Walter and Wilma (Steiner) Recek. She graduated from Columbus High in 1972. She then attended Platte College in Columbus. Nancy married Edward Wozny on September 21, 1974 in Columbus. She...
Kathie Dee
Sep 15, 2015
Kathie Dee of Columbus died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Mory's Haven in Columbus. Kathie Dee was born July 18, 1950 in Kearney, NE to Gaylord and Iva "Billie" (Wonch) Doremus. She grew up in the Grand Island and Shelton areas where attended Grand Island Senior High School. Kathie was married and had 5 children. She lived the majority of...
Germaine Schmidt
Sep 10, 2015
Germaine Schmidt of Columbus, formerly of Platte Center, died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Columbus Community Hospital. Germaine Schmidt was born August 6, 1922 in the St. Bernard/Lindsay area to Frank and Isabelle (Schaefer) Albracht. She grew up on the family farm and received her education at St. Bernard School. Germaine was united in marriage to Ralph Schmidt on September...
Morris Sylvester
Sep 7, 2015
Morris Sylvester, age 47, of Columbus died Monday in Columbus. Morris was born February 26, 1968 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Merrill and Betty (Vaught) Sylvester. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1987. He worked at various location including Sahara Lounge, Behlen Mfg. and B-D Construction. He is survived by: Mother: Betty Sylvester of Columbus Sister: Sheryl (Tim) Wemhoff...
Peter Sleddens
Sep 7, 2015
Pete Sleddens of Columbus died Monday, September 7, 2015 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. Peter Sleddens was born April 3, 1925 in Butler County, NE to John and Lena (Jacobs) Sleddens. He grew up in Butler County, Columbus, and Monroe. Pete was drafted into the US Navy during World War II. He married Stella Plebanek on September 13, 1958 in...