Alvin &Quot;Bud&Quot; Siemek, Jr.
Jul 1, 2015
Alvin "Bud" Siemek, Jr. died Wednesday, July 1, 2015 in Omaha, Nebraska. Bud was born March 6, 1926 in Fullerton, Nebraska to Alvin Sr. and Leona (Wetovick) Siemek. He grew up in Fullerton, spending many summers at his cousins farms. Bud was drafted in early 1944 and trained in Camp Stewart, GA and Camp Hood, TX before serving in the...
Lois Coufal
Jun 21, 2015
Lois F. Coufal, age 98, of Columbus, died Sunday, June 21, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Lois F. Coufal was born April 15, 1917 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Henry and Henrietta (Heidenreich) Schricker. She grew up in Grand Island where she graduated from high school. She married Frank J. Coufal Jr. on January 4, 1941 in...
Frank Dubas
Jun 18, 2015
Frank T. Dubas of Columbus died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. Frank T. Dubas was born July 4, 1929 in rural western Nance County, NE to Frank and Frances (Shefcyk) Dubas. He attended Mt. Zion District 40 School until he completed the 8th grade. Frank farmed with his family and was united in marriage to Phyllis...
Frances &Quot;Jeannie&Quot; Coan
Jun 14, 2015
Jeannie died Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus. Frances "Jeannie" Coan was born February 21, 1928 in Monroe, Nebraska to Bernard and Marguerite (Werts) Zimmerman. She graduated from St. Edward High School in 1945. On April 15, 1950 Jeannie was united in marriage to Edward J. Coan in St. Edward. She worked for the Telephone...
Marvin W. Bender
Jun 10, 2015
Marvin W. Bender, age 69, of Columbus, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at his home in Columbus due to cancer. Marvin was born October 29, 1945 in Columbus, Nebraska to Edwin and Lucille (Fischer) Bender. He grew up on a farm near Cornlea. Marv attended Catholic grade school in Cornlea and graduated from Humphrey High in 1964. He then attended...
Jesus Marquez Hernandez
Jun 4, 2015
Jesus died Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Jesus M. Marquez Hernandez was born January 28, 1956 in Mexico to Placido Marquez and Manuela Hernandez. In 1977 he married Damaris Villegas in Mexico. Jesus is survived by: Wife: Damaris Marquez of Columbus, NE Daughter: Jaqueline Marquez of Columbus, NE Daughter: Rocio Marquez of Columbus, NE Daughter: Janet...
Lynn Egger
Jun 2, 2015
Lynn Michelle Wallingford Egger went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2015. Lynn was born April 4, 1961 in Charles City, Iowa. Lynn spent her early school days in Grand Island, Nebraska and upper grade school and high school days in Columbus, Nebraska. Lynn graduated from Columbus Lakeview High School in 1980. She attended Platte Community College studying...
Sylvester &Quot;Sonny&Quot; Starzec
May 29, 2015
Sylvester A. "Sonny" Starzec of Columbus died Friday, May 29, 2015 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. Sylvester Adam "Sonny" Starzec was born December 16, 1923 in Cedar Rapids, NE to Stanley and Mary (Jarosz) Starzec. He grew up on a farm in Cedar Rapids and graduated from Cedar Rapids High School in 1941. In October of 1955 he was united...
Milton W. Lueke
May 22, 2015
Milt died Friday, May 22, 2015 at Brookstone Acres in Columbus. Milton W. Lueke was born May 28, 1924 in Platte County, Nebraska to Walter G. and Lillie B. (Held) Lueke. He graduated from Kramer High School in 1941 at age sixteen. He became a pilot as a teenager, bought an airplane with his neighbor and best friend, Cliff Hibbel,...
Dale F. Gonka
May 22, 2015
Dale F. Gonka, age 65, of Columbus, died Friday, May 22, 2015 at his home. Dale was born October 24, 1949 in Columbus, Nebraska to Frank and Monica (Sliva) Gonka. He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Scotus Central High School in 1967. He then graduated from Northeast Community College. Dale was the co-founder and owner of Hometown Insurance...
Jeanette Urkoski
May 20, 2015
Jeanette F. Urkoski, 71, of Silver Creek passed away May 20, 2015 at home surrounded by family. Jeanette Frances was born on May 22, 1943 to Frank Sr. and Frances (Shefcyk) Dubas at home in Nance County. She attended Mt. Zion Country School and graduated from Fullerton High School in 1961. She married the love of her life, Ronald Urkoski...
Janie Meyer
May 19, 2015
Janie died Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Bryan LGH East in Lincoln, Nebraska. Janie Meyer was born December 24, 1938 in Paxton, Nebraska to Olen and Pauline (Hayes) Wolf. She moved to Franklin, Nebraska and graduated from Franklin High School in 1956. On December 2, 1961 Janie was united in marriage to Bob Meyer in Franklin. The couple moved to...
Norma Kozak
May 19, 2015
Norma Kozak of Columbus died Tuesday, May 19, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Norma was born August 29, 1964 in Chambersburg, PA to Galen and Jean (Best) Rotz. She grew up in Chambersburg where she received her education. Following her mothers death she was raised by Jessie Lautenslager- Rotz. Norma joined the United States Army...
Tony Olcott
May 18, 2015
Paul Anthony "Tony" Olcott of Bellwood died Monday, May 18, 2015 at the VA Medical Center in Omaha. Paul Anthony "Tony" Olcott was born September 20, 1942 in Columbus to Harley and Hazel (Andersen) Olcott. He attended Kramer High School before being drafted into the US Army. He served in Vietnam from 1967-1969. Tony returned to Columbus where he worked...
Harold D. Bloebaum
May 16, 2015
Harold Dieter Bloebaum passed away early in the morning on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Pioneer Memorial Rest Home in Mullen, Nebraska. Harold was born February 13, 1931 in a farmhouse near Clearwater, Nebraska to Herman and Erna (Kuper) Bloebaum. He grew up around the Newman Grove area. Harold served in the Navy. While serving in the Navy near...
Werner &Quot;Gary&Quot; Cromwell
May 8, 2015
Werner R. "Gary" Cromwell, 85, was born in Genoa, Nebraska on February 28,1930 to Werner E. and Lila (Anderson) Cromwell. He died at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln on May 8, 2015. He attended school in Genoa. He served in the U.S. Navy active duty 1948 to 1949 and the Reserves from 1949 to 1955. He married Dorothy (Wozny) Cromwell...
Daniel R. Adkisson
May 6, 2015
Daniel R. Adkisson, age 75, of Duncan, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at his home. Daniel was born June 10, 1939 in Columbus, Nebraska to Oscar and Laura (Leimser) Adkisson. He graduated from Duncan High in 1957. Daniel worked at Behlen Manufacturing for 41 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and always had a "bit of...