Deaths and Funerals In Columbus Area
Obituaries list Belle Jenkinson 92 of North Park Lane died after a yearlong illness in Columbus Manor. Services at Gass Haney with burial in Roselawn. Also Otto Wegmann 80 of Stromsburg dies at Lincoln Veterans Hospital with funeral at Stromsburg Baptist Church and burial at Stromsburg Cemetery. Additional notices: Elizabeth Buckley 96 Schuyler. Julia Johnson 89 Albion. Lena Criss 81 Columbus. Mary Schumacher 82 Columbus. Edward Rohrich 72. Paul Hoppen 88 Columbus. Burial and service details abound with local churches and cemeteries named.
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Edward D. Jenkinson
St. Edward
Monroe
Columbus
O’kay
Platte County
Monroe Union Church
Ladres Aid
Home Folks Extension Club
Sprigs and Sprouts Garden Club
Edward
Lloyd
Richard
Alta Fern) Walters
Thomas Harris
Albion
Pearl Hill
Jenkinson
Robert
Fred Harris
Mae _ Stillinger
Maude
Noreen
Laura Cumming
Reuben
Sidney
Jerome
Tracy
Calif
Gladys) Nelson
Fremont
Louis
Clara) Peterson
William
Verna) Kemp
Modesto
Criss
St. Luke
Jacob and
Anna (Arech) Glur
Evangelical and Reformed Church
St. Luke’s
Lewis Criss
Milton
Betty) Gaver
Terry
Brian Gaver
Linda DeBower
Carl Glur
Warren Donald
Joan Sandra Gaver
Elizabeth Egger
Bertha Braun
Anna W. Ernst
Minnie Askew
Rose Glur
John
Jake Glur
St. Luke Church
Platte Center
St. — School
Bernard
Elizabeth (Tapken) Kuhlen
Henry M. Schumacher
Lay Third Order of St. Francis
Franciscan Missionary Union
Christian Mothers
Legion of Mary
Viola Bennett
Chicago
Ronald
Rose) Bitterbush
Cozad
Warren
Barbara) Melliger
Henry
Germaine) Martinez
Naturita
Colo
David
Denver
Bertha Schumacher
Lucy Langan
Katharine Ryan
Newport Beach
Rohrich
Edward Leo Rohrich
Florida
St. Bonaventure Catholic
Charles Potocki
McKown Funeral Home
Mr. Rohrich
Bellwood
William and
Amelia
Miksch) Rohrich
Gering man files for Third District race
James Thomas Hansen of Gering filed Monday as a Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional District. He joins Holly Hodge of Holdrege on the Democratic primary ticket as Rep. Virginia Smith seeks reelection on the Republican side. State Sen. John DeCamp of Neligh has indicated candidacy but not filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
UPI
James Thomas Hansen
Gering
Hansen
Holly Hodge
Holdrege
Virginia Smith
Rneb
John DeCamp
Neligh
Test pilot killed in Edwards AFB crash
Lt Col Michael V. Love a NASA X24B test pilot died Monday after a wingless aircraft crash at Edwards AFB Calif Maj Ellie B Underwood Jr ejected and survived hospitalized in stable condition Love from Hannah Wyoming led Air Force flight for NASA test program the crash cause under investigation
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Edwards Afb
Calif
UPI
Michael V. Love
NASA
Ellie B. Underwood Jr
George Air Force Base
Love
Hannah
Wyo
Air Force
National Aeronautics and Space Agency
Earth
Clarkson native cited in Time Magazine feature
Vern Holoubek of Clarkson, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Holoubek and a 1961 Clarkson High School graduate, is mentioned in Time Magazine's March 1 issue in an article about T shirt evolution. The Milwaukee-based Holoubek Studio, started in 1968 after his Nebraska Lincoln degree, showcases decals for T shirts at shows nationwide with national distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh
Clarkson
Vern Holoubek
Time Magazine
Richard Holoubek
Clarkson High School
Holoubek
Milwaukee
Wisc
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
Hueschen Family Welcomes New Baby Jason Lee
Mrs Rose Hueschen is a great grandmother as Jason Lee Hueschen joins the family born February 27 to Mr and Mrs Kirby Hueschen of South Sioux City. Grandparents are Wilbert Hueschen and relatives include Mary Mortenson and Keeler family members from Omaha and Hebron. Kathy Keeler is honored at a birthday dinner hosted by her parents Harold and the Keeler family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte Center
Rose Hueschen
Kirby Hueschen
South Sioux City
Jason Lee
Wilbert Hueschen
Mary Mortenson
Fullerton
Kathy Keeler
Harold Keeler
Larry
Virgil Keeler
Jeffrey
Hebron
Marlin Keeler
Tammy
Jim Clarke
Omaha
Three Arrests After Schuyler Drug Raid
Special investigators from the Nebraska State Patrol and Schuyler officers raided a Sunset Acres residence on a no knock warrant. Three young Schuyler men David Kaminski Curt Work man and Walter Sakowski were arrested and charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana. They posted $250 bond each and were released awaiting a preliminary hearing date set by County Attorney Larry Karel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler
Nebraska State Patrol
Schuyler Law
Sunset Acres
David Kaminski
Curt Workman
Walter Sakowski
Larry Karel
Filings for May 11 Election Pile Up in Platte County
The May 11 filings include Darrell Mueller of Platte Center for the school board Lakeview 2R district. Gene Zach of Humphrey seeks Platte County Weed Control Authority board. Milan Austin and Jack Schumacher of Columbus. Von Gertsch and Elaine Gertsch of Monroe seek Republican county convention delegates. Alice Aerni of Columbus seeks Democratic county convention delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte County
Dorothy Kyriss
Darrell Mueller
Platte Center
Lakeview
Gene Zach
Humphrey
Milan Austin
Jack Schumacher
Columbus
von Gertsch
Elaine Gertsch
Monroe
Alice Aerni
Community Groups Schedule Updates and Local Notices
City briefs list meetings for Preceptor Omicron Chapter Beta Sigma Phi at 8 p.m. Thursday, Eagles Auxiliary lunch at 8 p.m. today, and Republican precinct caucus at 8 p.m. Thursday at Equitable Savings and Loan Community Room. Also postponed Twice Blessed Mothers of Twins to March 10, Bloodmobile at St. Edward Friday, and various library, church, and social events with times and places across the area. Hospitalization update for Mrs. C A Spradley given in Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preceptor Omicron Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Evelyn Sommermeyer
Equitable Savings and Loan Community Room
Loup Power District
Red Cross
Bloodmobile
St. Edward
County Court Fines and Probation Set in Platte County
Michael Koch of Columbus fined 150 dollars plus 16 costs after pleading no contest on four counts of overgross group and over weight on capacity plates. Kenneth Gardzelewski of Madison given 60 days probation, 35 dollar fine, and required defensive driving course for speeding. Traffic Court also lists several speeding fines for Columbus residents and others for various violations such as inspection stickers, dog at large, overlength, improper parking, and stop sign violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Koch
Columbus
Platte County
Koch
Kenneth Gardzelewski
Madison
Mildred Rodgers
James Arlt
Richard Hoessel
Virginia Laudenklos
Randy Lucht
Lisa Cumming
Doreen Warrender
Duane Bosak
Genoa
Leonard Nowaczyk
Omaha
Judy Swan
Duncan
Marshall Anderson
Four accidents reported by Columbus police
Four accident reports released today by Columbus police note no injuries. Entries list locations on 23rd Street and 23rd Avenue, 16th Street and 18th Avenue, 13th Street and 28th Avenue, and 2410 28th Street with involved owners and minor damages ranging from 100 to 375 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
23Rd Street
23Rd Avenue
Richard Lincoln
15Th Street
Dortothy Jerke
13Th Street
16Th Street
18Th Avenue
Connie Maslenka
Bray Drive
Richard Nasal
27Th Street
Ernest Bruner
South Roselane
28Th Avenue
Leonard Loeffler
33Rd Avenue
Kathleen Sargent
28Th Street
Janell Gehring
30Th Street
Thomas Hendricks
Hospital Admissions and Births at Belhen and Schuyler Memorial
Admissions list at Behlen Community Hospital includes Anton Podany Clarkson and others with dismissals and a March 1 births record for four newborns including a daughter to Robert and a son to Dana Abbott. Schuyler Memorial Hospital reports further admissions and dismissals including Marie Hiedik Jerry Vrba and Anna Cihacek with multiple others listed and various discharge names.
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Behlen Community Hospital
Anton Podany
Clarkson
William Brunken
Paul Davidshofer
Marilyn Hanak
Dorothy Hasselbalch
Arthur Heibel
Stanley Nosal
Raymond Stuhr
Judy Weber
Irene Hajek
Columbus
Wilma Babka
Bellwood
Blanche Hamernik
Loren Wetten
Ron Thomas
Robert Jedlicka
Sunset Drive
Don Dohmen
34Th Street
Dennis Odgaard
Albion
Schuyler Memorial Hospital
Gerald Gates
Schuyler
Marie Hiedik
Jerry Vrba
Anna Cihacek
Louis Sup
Anton Suchan
Leigh
Kenneth Beranek
Morie Bluff
Pauline Cram
Tillie Juva
John Nekuda
Rosa Woehler
Joseph Paseka
Colon
Anna Krula
North Bend
Joseph Malena
Dennis Dostal
Howells
Anthony Prohaska
Abie
Filbert Nemec
Dorothy Nemec
John Ballinger
Irvin Litterman
Cyril Chromy
Linwood
Ann Marie O'Hara
Ollie Kopac
Joseph Pesek
Martin Kral
Edward Burnett
Emil Oborny
Martha Koch
You Know United Press International Toothache Mouse Remedy
Ancient remedy linked to toothache involved consuming a mouse per United Press International report. The tale cites traditional practices and regional beliefs surrounding folk medicine and dental pain relief.
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United Press International
Local Community Notes and Upcoming Events
Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parolek and family with other relatives visiting later. Visitors from out of town stopped by Monroe and North Platte while others toured Las Vegas. Local businesses advertise leagues and dining specials, theater offerings, and fertilizer deals amid social notices and academic honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Parolek
Robert Parolek
Edwin Miller
Marie Miller
Harold Laudenkloss
Monroe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoppen
Paul H. Hoppen
Kearney
Nielsen Mortuary
Clarence Nichols
West Coast
Gering Man
Mrs. Hueschen
Jane Munson
East Platte Area
Eugene Chamberlin
Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards
Eagles
Columbus Public Library
C. A. Spradley
Belleville
Kan
John Spradley
Republic County Hospital
Gamma Delta Chapter
Rosie Quattrocchi
VFW
Iain
Columbus Ministerial Alliance
First Methodist Church
Colfax
Richard Kruse
Frank Kozisek
Minnesota
Zimmerman
Humane Society
Scotus Mothers
Little Theater
Fleischer Rexall
McKown—Funeral Home
Columbus and
Silver Creek
Carroll Hemmer
Dana Abbott
14Th Street
Columbus, Nebraska
Columbus Telegram
Columbus Bowl
15Th St
Ray Alshouse
Don Makovicka
Pat Alshouse
North Platte
Mark Alshouse
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Chemical Meeting
Platte Center Auditorium
Farmers Co-Op Oil CO
Harold's Corner Cafe
Lith
Las Vegas
Nev
Vera Kobus
Dorothy Bialas
Janice Berends
Barbara Buggi
Dorothy Kucera
Hoover Dam
Lake Mead
Breckenridge
Bob Olson
Jim Bator
Dick Tooley
Butch Christiansen
Jim Uhlmann
Harold Lange
Jerry Roth
Bill Neater
Ron Sabata
Frank Sabata
Platte Valley Playhouse
Night Watch
Platte College Fine Arts Theatre
Alpha Lambda Delta
University of Nebraska
Kevin Bernt
Jeff Schumacher
Scotus High School
Eugene Bernt
Leroy Schumacher
Swifts
Vigoro
TGL
Entertainment Under the Stars
H & H Irrigation
Shelby
Nebraska
Yuma
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