Obituaries
Jack Broady
Aug 30, 2014
Jack Broady, age 73 of Omaha and Johnson, passed away at his home in Omaha on Saturday, August 30, 2014.Survivors include his wife Kathy of Omaha; sons Scott, Steve, and Mike Caniglia; Scott and Jack Broady and their wives; 14 grandchildren; sisters Jeanne (Gary) Harsin; Marilyn (Del) Kienker; brother Brad (Pegi) Broady; uncle Jim Casey; other relatives and friends.A funeral...
Patricia Ann Hollenbeck Rn
Aug 26, 2014
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 10, 1944, passed away on August 26, 2014 in Auburn, Nebraska following a very short bout with pancreatic cancer. Patty was an RN with WIC program in Nebraska for 34 years. Left to mourn her passing are her husband John; son Mike (Robbin); son Greg (Jackie Macaluso); daughter Janis (Rick Pelt); and daughter Sara...
Ralph A. Lampe
Aug 24, 2014
Ralph Arthur Lampe, one of three children of Arthur and Leona (Ashcraft) Lampe, was born November 27, 1940, in Auburn, Nebraska. Ralph attended rural school through the 8th grade, and graduated from Auburn High School in 1958. After graduation, Ralph enlisted in the United States Army, where he spent a majority of his service in Germany. On June 11, 1965,...
Margaret Piper
Aug 23, 2014
Margaret Yvonne (Christy) Piper, one of two children of Howard Chandler Christy and Edith Evalyn (Gilbert) Christy, was born August 5, 1934 at Auburn, Nebraska. Born during the drought and depression, Chan often told her "she was all they grew in 1934." She lived her entire life in and around the Brock area devoting her time to her family, church,...
Arlene P. Jauken
Aug 12, 2014
Arlene Pearl (Feldmann) Jauken was born September 8, 1930 in Humboldt, NE. She was the only daughter of Alfred and Cleo (Adams) Feldmann, and sister to three brothers: Eldon, Melvin, and Gary, Humboldt,NE. Following her graduation from high school in 1948, Arlene attended Peru Teacher's College. She dedicated eight years of her life to teaching. She met her soulmate, Jack,...
Ora Z. Eltiste
Aug 6, 2014
Ora Zerline (Torbeck) Eltiste was born on a farm southeast of Johnson, Nebraska to Fred W. and Kathrena (Nordbrock) Torbeck on October 25, 1918. She was baptized at St. John Lutheran (Stone) Church near her home by Rev. Pett and confirmed into the Lutheran faith March 23, 1932 at the Stone Church by Rev. Kunzendorf. Ora attended District 42 School...
Ruth E. Moore
Aug 3, 2014
Ruth Eleanor Moore, only child of Eldon and Bertha (Sphanle) Larimore, was born January 26, 1921 in rural Nemaha County, Nebraska. She attended Larkin School near her home through the 8th grade and high school in Nemaha and elsewhere. On May 19, 1937 Ruth was united in marriage to Walter Moore at Coryell Park near Brock, Nebraska. The couple would...
Judy Rogge
Jul 26, 2014
Judy Rogge, age 72 of Brownville, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Nebraska City.Survivors include her husband Ken of Brownville; son and daughter-in-law Brandon and Lori Rogge of Leonardville, KS; daughter and son-in-law Becky and Ken Bridgewater of Brownville; grandchildren Kolton, Levi, and Bryna; sister and brother-in-law Marilyn and Kenneth Boush of Northboro, IA; other...
Jack J. Jauken
Jul 20, 2014
Jack Julian Jauken was born September 15, 1930 in Bern, KS. He was the youngest son of Herman and Julia (Ramsey) Jauken, and younger brother to Ilola Miller, Woodlawn, KS, and Hirum Jauken, Topeka, KS. In 1950 the stars aligned and Jack met Arlene (Feldmann), the love of his life who would become his wife for the next 60 years,...
Ellene (Bright) Munger
Jul 14, 2014
Ellene was born in Gravette, Arkansas on February 4, 1925 and passed away, surrounding by loving family, on July 14, 2014. Ellene was the daughter of Arthur Leslie Bright and Hazel Marie Swank Bright. She joined an older brother, Max, and a half-sister, Constance Bright Rodaway. When Ellene was two, the family returned to live on the family farm near...
Joann (Shiveley) Pasco Grafton
Jul 9, 2014
JoAnn (Shiveley) Pasco Grafton, one of three children of Ward Jennings and Mary Rebecca (Prather) Shiveley, was born October 5, 1927 at Nemaha, Nebraska. She received her early education at Nemaha, and graduated from Auburn High School. On May 23, 1946 JoAnn was married to James Pasco in Hiawatha, Kansas. They made their home near Peru, Nebraska. Three children: Linda,...
Carol U. Beatty
Jul 1, 2014
Carol Ulysses Beatty, 85, passed away July 1, 2014 at Immanuel Fontenelle House in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born January 31, 1929, in Adams, Nebraska to Ulysses Sherman & Lois Nell (Goheen) Beatty. Carol served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1953. On June 14, 1958, Carol married Anna Marie Morrissey in Omaha,...
Diane Baumhover
Jun 30, 2014
Diane Sue (Mahoney) Baumhover, one of three children of Howard and Florence (Kaiser) Mahoney, was born July 30, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa. She attended grade school in Hastings, Nebraska and graduated from St. Joseph High School in Beatrice, Nebraska. After high school Diane worked at DeBrown Automotive in Lincoln, Nebraska, where she met her future husband. Diane was married...
Venneth O. Henderson
Jun 27, 2014
Venneth Orlando Henderson was born December 10, 1932 at Ainsworth, Nebraska. One of 13 children of Albert John and Lulu Essie (Reed) Henderson, he attended school in Ainsworth and graduated high school in 1952. While still in high school Venneth began working as a printer’s apprentice at the Ainsworth Star Journal, where he worked until 1953. In February of 1953...
Avis L. Neemann
Jun 26, 2014
Avis Louise (Marshall) Neemann, one of eight children of George and Rosena (Badberg) Marshall, was born December 20, 1925 on the family farm near Tecumseh, Nebraska. She attended Charter Oak Christian Church in Talmage, Nebraska, and went to country school close to her home. Avis graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1943 and worked for the railroad. Avis was married...
Larry R. Morris Jr.
Jun 20, 2014
In Loving Memory of Larry R. Morris, Jr., son of Larry R. Morris, Sr. and Barbara Morris. Born December 14, 1964 in Auburn Nebraska, he attended Peru Elementary School up until 6th grade and graduated from Auburn Public High School. On November 22, 1986 Larry was united in marriage to Debra Willard of Auburn. Larry and Debra started their lives...
Roy T. Nordbrock
Jun 13, 2014
Roy Thomas Nordbrock, one of two sons of Thomas and Emma (Caspers) Nordbrock, was born August 19, 1929 on the family farm southwest of Auburn, Nebraska. He was baptized at St. John Lutheran (Stone) Church and confirmed at St. James Lutheran (Long Branch) Church. Roy went to country school near his home. Roy served in the United States Army during...
Doris Elaine (Hayes) Moore
Jun 9, 2014
Doris Elaine (Hayes) Moore, one of six children of Arlington “A.C.” and Pearl (Stoddard) Hayes, was born January 11, 1931 at Glen Rock, Nebraska. Doris attended rural school growing up, and graduated from Bratton Union High School. She then went on to Peru State College where she earned her teaching certificate. On April 11, 1952, Doris was united in marriage...
Ruth E. (Mrs. Orville) Gerdes
Jun 6, 2014
Ruth Elaine Gerdes, one of four children of William Alex (Ek) and Cora Vincent (Walsh) Wilkinson, was born April 11, 1925, on the family farm in rural Nemaha County. Ruth was baptized by Rev. C. Waters at Pleasant View Methodist Church in rural Auburn, and later confirmed by Rev. G. K. Wienke at St. John Lutheran (Stone) Church near Auburn....
Berniece A. Mccullough
Jun 4, 2014
Berniece Agnes (Plambeck) McCullough, one of five children of Henry and Verna (Albers) Plambeck, was born May 6, 1927 at Litchfield, Nebraska. She attended country school near her home and graduated from Ansley High School. On October 13, 1947 Berniece was united in marriage to Leon McCullough. They would be blessed with three children: Doris, Dale, and Dianne. The couple,...