Deaths and Funerals in Columbus Nebraska 1970s
Obituaries recount multiple Columbus area deaths with service details. Mrs. William Schwantje 77, died at home. services held at Gass Haney Funeral Chapel with burial at Columbus Cemetery. Surviving daughter Peggy Baumann. Alfred Dickey and Marie Benesch noted. services conducted by Svoboda and at Schuyler Cemetery. Marie Benesch born Prague. survived by sons George Otto Dan and others. Godfrey Machal and Cortella Jeffers memorials and services listed. arrangements pending Irven Rystrom. Elmer Loseke, 81, Platte Center, funeral at Grand Lutheran Church. Hazel Grove 61, Stromsburg area. Joseph Robak 83 Duncan at Veterans Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwantje
Gass-Haney
Mrrs
William
Iva) Schwantje
16Th Street
Lee Hicks
Columbus Cemetery
Eastern Star
Columbus
Schwantie
Quawa
Iowa
E. J
Nellie (Perry) McClain
David City
William Schwantje
Montgomery Ward
Harmony Chapter OS
American Legion Auxiliary
Federated Church
Duane
Peggy) Baumann
Grand Island
Dickey
Alfred Dickey
Gass-Haney Funeral Home
Benesch
Marie Benesch
Schuyler
Schuyler Hospital
Jerome Dickes
Svoboda Funeral Home
Schuyler Cemetery
Prague
Czechoslovakia
John Ress
Crete
Otto J. Benesch
Lewellen
George C
Otto J, Jr
Mary Ann
Schmyler
Daniel, V
Elmwood
Olive Ingram
Walnut
Calif
Machal
Pan
Svoboda
Godfrey
Marie) Machal
Richard Hovis
Colfax County
Frank
Ann Srb
Schuyler High School
Zcbuj Lodge
Godfrey A
Godfrey Jr
Fairmont
Patrick
Rosean) Porter
Omaha
Rudy Srb
Ashland
Jerry
Roy G
Lana (Kunz) Jeffers
University of Nebraska
Dept. of the Army
Washington, D.C
Veterans Administration
Lincoln VA
Lawrence of
Harold
Marie) Pilfold
Waverly
St. Mathew Episcopal Church
American Cancer Society
Lospke
Platte Center
Elmer C. Loseke
Haven House
Grand Lutheran Church
Mr. Loseke
Otto
Emma
Hoefelman) Loseke
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran Church
Grace Lutheran
Esther Loseke
Arthur
Pear
Janssen
Nobak
Joseph Robak
Duncan
Nebraska Veterans Home
McKown Funeral Home
Butler County teen wins District V speech contest
Butler County resident Tammy Medinger won the girls division of the District V IH Public Speaking contest at Midland College Eppley Hall with her speech Room to Grow. Fellow area winners and contestants included Darla Sterup Polk County Shelley Detlefson Humphrey Nancy Mueller Boone County Lori Sobota Colfax County first alternate Andy Baumert Colfax County with The Motto the Pledge and the What and other participants Mark Luchsinger Platte Center Alan Zavodny Butler County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammy Medinger
Butler County
Eppley Hall
Midland College
Fremont
Darla Sterup
Polk County
Shelley Detlefson
Humphrey
Nancy Mueller
Boone County
Lori Sobota
Colfax County
Andy Baumert
Mark Luchsinger
Platte Center
Alan Zavodny
Hospital Report COLUMBUS HOSPITAL NEWS NOTES
Columbus Hospital diary lists visiting hours from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 4 30 pm. Admissions include Edith Moran Clifford Colbert Cheryl Brooks Harry A Andrews Hartzel Kinzer and others in Columbus. Dismissals name Gene Kay Sophie Steele Williams Rit chie Garry Sprunk Treadway Rucker Goetz Jr Blahak Beneke Evalena Davis Buggi and son. Births record a son to Dennis J Svehla and wife at 142 Sunrise Manor Clarkson weighing eight pounds one ounce on April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Hospital
Edith Moran
Clarkson
Clifford Colbert
Edward Triten
Cheryl Brooks
Harry A. Andrews
Hartzel Kinzer
Columbus
Gene Kay
Sophie Steele
Duncan
William Ritchie
Garry Sprunk
James Treadway
Dint Rucker
William Goetz Jr
John Blahak
Charles Beneke
Eva
Traffic collisions and a marriage notice amid county court entries
Road incidents list several traffic crashes at Jolene Kassen and Walter Schaffer in Blackwell, Susan Nielsen and Theresa Micek in Fullerton, Barbara Hajek and Henry Rosicky in Schuyler, Cynthia Behns and Timothy Henke in Columbus, and Dawn Coen and Ronald Hulsey with Randy Iwanski in Columbus and Schuyler, amounts from 40 to 525 dollars. A marriage license shows Michael Zastera and Debra Haskins planning May nuptials at Trinity Lutheran Church. Vandalism report details emulsified air drainage at Biba Engineering bulk plant near Highway 81-22. County Court notes multiple DUI, possession, speeding, and disturbance fines, with probation, alcohol courses, and license restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
43Rd Avenue
Howard Boulevard
Jolene Kassen
14Th Street
Walter Schaffer
Blackwell
Oklahoma
15Th Street
23Rd Avenue
Susan Nielsen
10Th Street
Theresa Micek
Fullerton
Ward Avenue
Barbara Hajek
Sunset Drive
Henry Rosicky
Schuyler
37Th Avenue
1St Street
Cynthia Behns
David City
Timothy Henke
Columbus
18Th Street
33Rd Avenue
Dawn Coen
Ronald Hulsey
Randy Iwanski
38Th Avenue
Michael Zastera
Debra — Haskins
Trinity Lutheran Church
Allen Foltz
Mark
Drog
St. Edward
Janita Bingham
Debra Frost
Gerald Nauenburg
Glen Melcher
Lindsey
Edmund Cieloha
Silver Creek
William Sutton
Thomas Shank
Doug Brunkhorst
Susan Creus
Nebraska Grants Boost Local Schools and Service Unit 7
Columbus City Schools and Educational Service Unit No 7 receive Nebraska Department of Education grants under Title IV Part C. Service Unit 7 gains 12690 dollars for a project titled Reading and 2500 dollars for an adoption project to City Schools titled Early Prevention. Grants aim to foster innovative Nebraska school programs with potential district-wide adoption if successful. Approved by the State Board of Education on April 15 on Commissioner Anne Campbell’s recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus City Schools
Educational Service Unit No. 7
Nebraska Department of Education
Service Unit 7
Nebraska
State Board of Education
Anne Campbell
Columbus Senior Bigh Jazz Band in Concert
A weekend items section notes a Columbus senior big band concert on Tuesday May 3 at 7 30 PM in C HS auditorium with free admission. The brief is part of a scattered local notices page listing events and miscellaneous local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
United Methodist Church
Community groups schedule events in Columba City briefs
Optometrists gain permission to reserve three tennis courts at Gerrard Court on May 6 from 1 6 p.m. and May 7 from 1 30 to 5 90 p.m. A Mothers Support Group meets May 1 at 1404 14th Street, babysitting provided. Various fraternal and church groups announce meetings, talks, and fundraisers through early May with details and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Optometrials
Nebraska Optometric Assn
Gerrard Court
14Th Street
Nebraska Journalism Championships winners named at UNL luncheon
About 100 Nebraska high school students competed in 1 categories for first to third place honors at the Nebraska Journalism Championships held Saturday at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Tami Averett of Columbus earned second place in yearbook layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Clayton House
Nebraska High School Press Association
Tami Averett of
Columbus
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Rystrom
Anderson Funeral Home
Stromnsburg
Irven Rystrom
Osceola Hospital
Stromsburg
Rue
Biba Engineering
Olumbus
Ey Ah Hkl
U.S
Charles Kaipust
William Wayduk Sr
Chris
Bill Hayduk Jr
Jeff
Todd
Columbus Family
Mth Street
Old City
Jerome Luckey
Baltimore
Blaine Luckey
Steve Michael
Raymond Stokes
Carmel & Cheese
Chadron State College
Criminal Justice Club
Colin Wilke
Jane Travers
Columbus Beauty Collegis
Frank J. Mietak
Jane
San Antonio
Tex
Mirs. Linn Biggs
Kelly Air Force Base
Steamex
Good Housekeeping
Columbus Landry and Dry Cleaners
Le-Mines
Nina McKennan
G. W. Boyd
Merwin Boyd
Calumcbus
Fran Carlson
Secr
RED Raven
Navy Airman
John M. Terms
Maurice H. Terms
Naval Air ‘Technical ‘Training Center
Millington
Iown
Moved- Columbus Family Planning
14Th SL
Schweser’s
Columba City Briefs
Eagles Aux
Ay Park
First Baptist—Mission Society
VFW
Federated Church—Fellowship
Colorado
Heidi Holmquist
Huesday
Knights of Columbus
Meynhers
Mothers of Twins Club
Loup
Trinity Lutheran—Chureh
Lori Frishey
Columbus Group Home For
Autillery
Platte County
Auxillary
Klub 61
Rotary Club
Elks Country Club
Vern Deyke
4. D. Kuper
Asko
Vicki Wilcox
Vicki Is
Richard Wilcox
Platte College
McDonald's
Scott Makavicka
Scott
Don Makovicka
Bit Street
Columbus Senior High
McDonald’s
Jane Keller
Mark Keller
26Th Avenue
Tom Maneely
Tom
Ten Maneely
South Roselane
Columbus Telegram
Tomi Averet
National
Compan
Columbus Monument Combus
Nebr
Howard Blvd
U.S. 30 Center
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