Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones

Nov 15, 2013

Leta "Ellen" (Russell) Brown, 91, of Curtis, passed away on November 15, 2013, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family. Ellen was born July 16, 1922 to Theodore N. Russell and Ruby (Tidyman) Russell in Maywood, NE. She attended country grade school for two years and then completed her education in Maywood Public School graduating in 1939....

Nov 15, 2013

Biography

Linda Ruth (Hall) Hamit, 66, of Wallace, Nebraska, went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2013, at her home in Wallace. She was born on December 14, 1946 in McCook, to Merle "Bud" and Ruth A Hall. Linda graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture, and later earned her Bachelor's in Accounting. While...

Nov 11, 2013

Donna Werkmeister, 81, of Maywood, passed away at Bryan LGH Hospital on November 11, 2013. She was born on July 11, 1932, in North Platte, NE, daughter of Lake and Bertha (Dowdney) Shultz. On August 14, 1949 she married the love of her life, Max Werkmeister; from this union came eight children which was a full time job for many...

Nov 9, 2013

Diane Lou was born December 25th 1949 to Harold and Margaret Jorgensen at Curtis, NE. She went to be with her Heavenly Father November 9, 2013. Diane was a delightful child. She enjoyed life on the farm. Diane went to country school, District 73, until 6th grade. She then attended Curtis Elementary in 7th and 8th grade. She graduated high...

Nov 4, 2013

Paul Ernest Pape Jr. was born in Lexington, NE on July 10, 1925 and passed from this life on November 4, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. At the age of 12, Paul moved to Gothenburg when his parents purchased a jewelry store from Otto Weiderander. Paul graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1943, and served as...

Nov 2, 2013

Robert Leo Hinz, age 88, passed away November 2, 2013 at his home in Marysville, WA. He was born March 1, 1925, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to William and Mildred (Crabtree) Hinz. Robert grew up in Central City, NE, attending school and later attended Nebraska Central College until his senior year when he was drafted into the US Army. Prior...

Oct 28, 2013

Richard "Dick" Gutherless, 83, of Brady, Nebraska, died October 28, 2013 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE., after a long struggle with cancer. Dick was born July 7, 1930 in North Platte, NE; to Frank and Ruth Gutherless. He lived in Snell Canyon on the family ranch and went to Nebraska School of Agriculture at Curtis....

Oct 27, 2013

Edwin Arthur Schmeeckle, 70, of Gothenburg, NE, died October 27, 2013 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE. He was born September 7, 1943 in, Lexington, NE, son of Clarence and Marcia (Fleharty) Schmeeckle. Ed Joined the U.S. Air Force on April 2, 1964, and was honorable discharged with the rank of Sergeant on April 1, 1968. On September 15, 1969,...

Oct 21, 2013

Carolyn J Parker, 69, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died October 21, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE. She was born May 15, 1944 in Lexington, NE, daughter of Arnold and Ruth (Schneider) Woehrle. She was baptized June 18, 1944 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington and Confirmed on May 25, 1958. She graduated from Lexington High School in 1962....

Oct 10, 2013

THEDA MARLENE I3IESECKER — September 13, 1940 — October 10, 2013 Theda Marlene Biesecker, age 73, of Cambridge, NE, passed away October 10, 2013, at Cambridge Manor Nursing Home. She was born September 13, 1940 in Lexington, NE to Wayne and Maxine Biesecker. She attended Indianola School. Theda was a member of the United Methodist Church of Arapahoe. Theda enjoyed...

Sep 25, 2013

Myra Matilda Taylor, 98, originally of Gothenburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Cozad. Myra was born to Andrew P. and Sophia Bergstrom Shostrom August 8, 1915 on the farm in Custer County and attended rural elementary school at District 161, the "Shostrom School" near her home. She graduated...

Sep 15, 2013

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Sep 13, 2013

Daniel Howard Purintun, 62, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died September 17, 2013 in Gothenburg, NE. He was born June 16, 1951 in Lexington, NE, son of Charles and Kathryn (Jones) Purintun. Daniel grew up at Gothenburg and graduated from Gothenburg High School. He attended Data Processing School in Kansas City. Dan married Eva Ramirez, they had two daughters Erika and Jessica....

Sep 11, 2013

Peggy Lee (Brinker) Halstrom, 84, of Grand Island, NE, formerly of Gothenburg died on Sept. 11, 2013 at Tiffany Square in Grand Island, NE. She was born April 8, 1929 in Yetter, IA, daughter of Leo and Hazel (Arndt) Brinker. Peggy grew up in Auburn, IA. After graduating high school she attended Iowa State Teachers College. On April 19,...

Sep 6, 2013

Beulah Loostrom, 94 of Gothenburg died on Sept. 6, 2013 at the Gothenburg Memorial Hospital in Gothenburg. She was born September 6, 1919 north of Gothenburg, NE on the family farm to William and Ella (McFate) Bedell. She grew up north of Gothenburg attending New Hope School and Gothenburg High School graduating in 1935. She spent her lifetime farming and...

Sep 5, 2013

Carolyn Pearson, 78, of Brady, Nebraska, died September 5, 2013 at her home in Brady following a courageous battle with cancer. Esther Carolyn (Foster) Pearson was born July 4, 1935 to Benjamin and Carrie (Hoff) Foster in Benkelman Nebraska. Carolyn grew up on the family farm near Benkelman. She graduated from Benkelman High School in 1952. After graduation, Carolyn attended...

Aug 27, 2013

Biography

Douglas J. Florom, 56 of Firth, NE formerly of Maywood, NE died August 25, 2008 at Bryon LGH East in Lincoln, NE.

Douglas J. Florom was born on March 13, 1952 to Herbert and CeCelia (Bates) Florom at Curtis, NE. He attended school in Maywood graduating from Maywood High School in 1970. Following graduation Doug attended University...

Aug 21, 2013

Roy Burton Fisher, 89, of Curtis, Nebraska, died August 21, 2013 in Cozad, NE. He was born December 10, 1923 in Moorefield, NE, son of Burton and Leafy L.(Clark) Fisher. Roy grew up in the Moorefield area and graduated from Moorefield High School. He served his country in the US Navy as a Seabee from 1944-1946, stationed in Guam. June...

Aug 18, 2013

Frank "Bob" Robert Manners, 84, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died August 18, 2013 in Gothenburg, NE. He was born September 23, 1928 in Cozad, NE, son of Frank and Edna Manners. Bob served his country in the US Army 1951 to 1957. He married Norie Campbell on May 3, 1951 at the Gothenburg First Presbyterian Church, to this union four...

Aug 13, 2013

Biography

Darlene L. Larson, 61, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died August 13, 2013 at Gothenburg Memorial Hospital in Gothenburg, NE following a battle with cancer. She was born November 20, 1951 in Drayton, ND, daughter of Clyde and Elizabeth Lorenzen. Darlene married Douglas Larson June 18, 1970 at St. Thomas, ND; to this union four daughters were born: Dawn, Debra,...