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Gerald Leon Hopwood - March 10, 1938 - March 21, 2022

Departed: 03/21/2022 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Gerald Leon Hopwood, age 84, of Shelby, Nebraska, passed away March 21, 2022 at his home in Shelby.

Memorial services will be held Friday, March 25, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Shelby Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Andrew Litt officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, March 24 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by 7:00 p.m. Rosary at the church. Organist will be Avis Rathje. Soloist will be Rita Houdersheldt. Musical selections will be “Here I Am Lord”, “Prayer of St. Francis”, “One Bread One Body”, “Song of Farewell” and “Amazing Grace.” Pallbearers will be grandchildren Seth Hopwood, Carolina Benda, Madelyn Hopwood, Cameron Hopwood, Jordan Hopwood, Brady Hopwood, Brittany Glienke, and Jamie Hopwood. Honorary pallbearers will be great grandchildren Arika Hopwood, Rowan Stuart and Waylon Hopwood. Inurnment will be in the Shelby Cemetery.

Gerald was born March 10, 1938 at the Shelby Hospital to Leon D. and Verda Mae (Hanshew) Hopwood. He attended country school south of Shelby and graduated from Shelby High School in 1955. Following high school he began farming south of Shelby.

On April 27, 1957 he was united in marriage to Donna Jean Eller at Shelby Sacred Heart Catholic Church. To this union three sons were born. They continued farming where Gerald also ran a repair shop on the farm. In the early 1980’s he and a partner formed DG Energy. In 1985 they moved from the farm into Shelby. Gerald enjoyed working with his brothers-in-law at Eller Farms for a few years before joining Shelby Co-op driving truck from 1986 to the mid 1990’s.

In retirement he enjoyed attending and following his grandchildren and their activities. He also enjoyed playing pool.

He was a member of Shelby Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife Donna Jean Hopwood of Shelby; sons Ronald (Darla) Hopwood, Roger Hopwood and Rodney (Sarah) Hopwood all of Shelby; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren; three sisters Nancy Nichols of Geneva, Jean Poppe of Osceola and Jane Hopwood of Arizona; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Leon and Verda; one grandson Caelan Hopwood and brother-in-law Dick Nichols.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated later.

Dubas Funeral Home of Osceola and Stromsburg has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Joyce Lorraine Polley - January 15, 1937 - March 10, 2022

Departed: 03/10/2022 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Joyce Lorraine Polley, age 85, of Osceola, Nebraska, passed away March 10, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society in Osceola, Nebraska.

Graveside memorial services will be held at a later date.

Joyce was born January 15, 1937 in Hoffman, MN to Clarence Bayerkohler and Lily (Grunow) Bayerkohler. Joyce was raised on a farm and learned cooking, canning, sewing, and animal care and processing on the farm. She graduated in 1954 and moved to Minneapolis, where she attended Minnesota School of Business and became a secretary.

She was united in marriage to Arthur Corrbett Polley in 1956. To this union three children were born. After marrying Art in 1957 they began with HAM radio and she used the call sign K0IKL. She became so adept at high speed Morse Code that she entered contests and won the World Champion title for HAM radio, as she communicated with people world wide. They moved to a farm in Staples, MN, where they started a horse business and she became an accomplished horsewoman, winning many awards. She also worked as a seamstress for several years. She was a 4-H leader and helped children in their horse, sewing and photography projects. She enjoyed photography so much that she convinced Art to start their own studio. This also led to them to both becoming private pilots and adding aerial photography of farms to the business. This brought them to Nebraska in the early 80s and they settled in Osceola. In later years they closed the business and Joyce started a new business of crafting. She was well know throughout the area for her beautiful dolls and pillows. Her other hobbies included reading, collecting bells and going to auctions.

Survivors include son Robert Polley of Osceola; one daughter Jeanne Masters of Seward; two grandchildren, Shawn and James Gallagher;  step-daughter, Catherine Desmond of Oceanside, CA; step-granddaughter Brandi Pavel; step-great grandchildren Kacey, Sidnee and Jordan; three brothers: Duane Bayerkohler of Texas, Gordon Bayerkohler of Arizona and Lowell (Marilyn) Bayerkohler of Staples, MN; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Arthur who passed away in 2004; one son Gregory; step-daughter Lee Bender.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated later.

Dubas Funeral Home of Osceola and Stromsburg has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Bonnie Lou Bahe - September 21, 1927 - March 06, 2022

Departed: 03/06/2022 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Bonnie Lou Bahe, age 94, of Osceola, Nebraska, passed away March 6, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society in Osceola.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Fairview Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Bonnie was born September 21, 1927 to John and Margaret (McCormick) Terrill in Exeter, Nebraska. She attended school and graduated from Exeter High School.

She was united in marriage to Mervil Bahe at Exeter. Together they raised on son. Mervil worked construction so they live in various places, mostly in Perry, Kansas and Topeka, Kansas. Bonnie worked for the State of Kansas in the State Insurance office in Topeka. After her husband passed away she moved to Lincoln and while there she attended Faith Lutheran Church. She then moved to the Good Samaritan Society in Osceola on July 29, 2021.

Survivors include one son Terry Bahe of Texas; nieces and nephews who were treated as her children include Cindy and Roger Perkins, Lauree Saum, Adam and Amy Perkins and Megan Perkins; other relatives and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Margaret; husband Mervil Bahe; brothers Frank (Nettie) Terrill, Claude (Sybil) Terrill, Robert (Alice) Terrill, and Ray (Lil) Terrill; sisters Helen (Lloyd) Lutz, Shirley (Leo) Starr, and Dorothy (Marvin) Saum.

Dubas Funeral Home of Osceola and Stromsburg has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Merle Dean Hinze - November 18, 1930 - March 02, 2022

Departed: 03/02/2022 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Merle Dean Hinze, age 91, of Rising City, Nebraska, passed away March 2, 2022 at Bryan Medical Center East hospital in Lincoln.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 7, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Rising City with Pastor David Palomaki officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 6 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Dubas Funeral Home in Osceola. Organist will be Peggy Palomaki. Congregational Hymns will be “How Great Thou Art”, “On Eagle’s Wings” and "Thine Forever, God of Love."  Pallbearers will be Chad Hinze, Justin Hinze, Jeremy Hinze, Jessie Perry, Brad Haugaard, Calen Hinze, Mason Hinze and Jett Hinze. Interment will be in the Immanuel Cemetery, Rising City.

Merle was born November 18, 1930 in Hastings, Nebraska and was adopted by Reinhold and Emma (Siffring) Hinze as an infant. He attended Rising Sun country school and Rising City High School, graduating in 1948.

On April 29, 1951 he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Shirley Drawbaugh of Rising City. To this union two children were born.

Merle loved being a farmer, along with raising cattle. He thoroughly enjoyed watching the grandchildren and great grandchildren show cattle and participate in their activities.

He was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Rising City. Merle served on numerous boards and took great satisfaction in working for the betterment of the community and causes he believed in. He served on the Rising City Rural Fire Board for 63 years.

Left to mourn his loss are his children, Larry (Patricia) Hinze of Rising City and Cheryl (Monty) Jones of Osceola; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Chad (Rosa Anguiano) Hinze, Calen, Mason and Lyla of Columbus; Justin (Jill) Hinze, Jett, Jace and Jona of Erie, CO: Jeremy (Lindsey) Hinze, Emily and Johnny of Lincoln; Jami (Brad) Haugaard and Braxton of Ham Lake, MN; Keri (Jessie) Perry, Klayton and Sloan of Rising City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Shirley who passed away October 21, 2020; and grandson Clint Jones.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated later.

Dubas Funeral Home of Osceola and Stromsburg has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Mabel Delores Hinkle - September 07, 1925 - February 19, 2022

Departed: 02/19/2022 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Mabel Delores Hinkle, age 96 of Silver Creek, Nebraska, went to her eternal home on February 19, 2022 at her home near Silver Creek.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, Swede Home, with Pastor Sarah Ruch officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Special music will be “Blessed Assurance”, “Angels Among Us”, “I Love To Tell The Story”, “Eye of the Sparrow” and “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”. Pallbearers will be Shane Hinkle, Jeremiah Hinkle, Steve Udey, Kerri Klein, Brian Hinkle, and Betsi Morris. Honorary pallbearers will be Les Bockmann, Richard Urban, Rod Gaedeke, Mark Wyman, Denny Johansen, Randy Pacozoa, and Dave Gembica. Interment will be in the Silver Creek Cemetery.

Mabel was born September 7, 1925 to Max F. and Elizabeth (Fritz) Grosch at St. Libory. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church, Worms, NE.

Mabel was six months old when she moved with her family to Silver Creek, where she lived most of her lifetime. She attended rural grade school in Merrick and Nance counties.

On October 11, 1947 she was united in marriage to Gilbert Earl Hinkle at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Central City. To this union four children were born. After raising her family she worked 25 years at Good Samaritan Society in Osceola and Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg, retiring in September 1998.

Mabel had many hobbies including flowers, gardening, word search, jig-saw puzzles, crocheting, sewing, reading and baking. She loved making quilts for all her children and grandchildren. She made quilts at her church for many years that were sent to World Missions.

Her dog and cat were special to her. She collected elephants and chickens.

She belonged to Pen Pal clubs and at one time had 200 pen pals.

Survivors include four children, Darlene Janet Booker of Silver Creek, Dennis Dwayne (Betty) Hinkle of Silver Creek, Janelle Elaine (Dave) Udey of Osceola and Robert Lynn (Jera) Hinkle of Kearney; seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gilbert who passed away July 19, 2009; grandson Bradyn; son-in-law Brad Booker; brothers Gottlieb, Fred and Francis; two infant brothers, Edwin and Walter; sisters Esther and Helen.

Memorials are suggested to the family or Hospice Columbus.

Dubas Funeral Home of Osceola and Stromsburg has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Evelyn M Green - October 06, 1941 - February 18, 2022

Departed: 02/18/2022 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Evelyn M. Green, age 80, of Osceola, Nebraska, passed away February 18, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society in Osceola.

A family celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Evelyn was born October 6, 1941 to her father (first name unknown) and Charlotte Oleva (Boyels) Martin in Ansley, Nebraska. She attended school in Ravenna.

She was united in marriage to Harrylee Burton. To this union four children were born. They lived in Grand Island where Evelyn worked at The Armory and then at Monforts.

She was later united in marriage to Joseph H. Green. They made their home in Ansley. After his passing she moved to Loup City and then to Columbus to live with her son Stoney Burton. On August 9, 2018 she moved to the Good Samaritan Society in Osceola where she resided until her passing.

Survivors include sons Stoney Burton of Columbus and Donnie Burton of Lincoln; half brother Patrick White; grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, and host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Joseph Green; son Mike Burton; daughter Roxann Marie Garner and brother Marvin Martin.

Memorials are suggested to the family in lieu of flowers and may be sent to PO Box 1094, Columbus, NE 68602.

Dubas Funeral Home of Osceola and Stromsburg has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Donald 'Bo' E Brandt - July 06, 1965 - January 24, 2022

Departed: 01/24/2022 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Donald ‘Bo’ E. Brandt, age 56, of Shelby, Nebraska, passed away January 24, 2022 at Bryan LGH East in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 28, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Shelby with Pastor Teri Lucas officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 27 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Dubas Funeral Home in Osceola. Pianist will be Kim Voss. Pallbearers will be Pat Davis, Nick Micek, Doug Reznicek, Jeremy Smith, Jeff Perry, Jessie Perry, Eric Yungdahl and Kendall Perry. Interment will be in the Shelby Cemetery.

Donald ‘Bo’ was born July 6, 1965 in Columbus to Darwin Brandt and Myrna (Stingley) Brandt. Bo went to Shelby Public School through the years and worked at Shelby Mill and Elevator, Dual Lift, Central Valley Ag, as contract labor for farmers, assisted at Grubaugh Auctioneers and most recently started his own business in Shelby called “Pody’s”.

Bo loved going to auctions, collecting coins, flipping antiques, playing cards, trips to Phoenix and helping others when needed. Bo was like an uncle figure to many of his friend’s children. Most importantly he enjoyed visiting with customers supporting “Pody’s” to make his dream come true.

Bo is survived by sisters: Linda Studer of San Jucinto, CA, Cindy (Dale) Wedekind of Hot Springs, SD, Deanna (Kellan) Perry of Shelby, Debra Jo (Brad) Fountain of David City, Kristi (Jose) Valladolid of Inglewood, CA; brothers: Kenny Moore of Hot Springs, SD, and Robert (Teresa) Moore of Elgin, NE, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and a host of other relatives and friends, At the age of 12, Bo met Tom and Mary Lou Perry and his family and instantly bonded and have remained part of each other’s family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Darwin Brandt, and Myrna Brandt; sister Debra Lynn Brandt; brother-in-law David Studer.

Memorials may be sent to the family %Deanna Perry, PO Box 118, Shelby, NE 68662 to be determined later.

Dubas Funeral Home of Osceola and Stromsburg has been entrusted with arrangements. Dubasfuneralhome.com

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Donald Jay Watts - September 01, 1943 - January 12, 2022

Departed: 01/12/2022 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Donald Jay Watts

Donald Jay Watts, age 78, of Clarks, Nebraska, passed away January 12, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

Memorial services will be held Monday, January 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Osceola with Pastor Teri Lucas officiating with Military Rites by Osceola Legion Post #91. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 16 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the church. Musical selections will be “Scars In Heaven”, “On Eagle’s Wings”, “Jealous of the Angels”, “Five More Minutes”, and “I Wish Grandpas Never Died.” Taps by Sierra Harrison and Kurt Harrison. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

Don was born September 1,1943 in Osceola to Edward Earl and Neola Jillian (Wisely) Watts. He attended country school north of Osceola and when his parents built a house in Osceola he began attending Osceola schools graduating in 1961. He served in the United States Navy from January 27, 1963 to May 16, 1965. He returned to Osceola and began farming with his dad and brother north of Osceola.

On March 7, 1970 he was united in marriage to Joy Jonelle Smith at the Osceola Methodist Church. To this union two sons were born. The family lived south of Osceola for three years then moved to the farm east of Osceola where they lived until moving to Clarks in February of 2000. Don continued farming with his sons. In the early 2000’s he began working for Overland Sand and Gravel as a dozer operator which he did for 10 years until retiring.

He was a member of the Osceola American Legion, a Charter Member of Ryan Hill Country Club and Osceola First United Methodist Church.

He enjoyed fishing, golfing, attending his boys and grandchildrens events.

Survivors include his wife Joy of Clarks; sons Chris (Shari) Watts and Corey Watts, of Osceola; six grandchildren: Sierra Harrison, Aspyn Harrison, Danica Watts, all of Osceola, Brady Potthoff (Derek Erb-Woods) of Omaha, Clayton Watts and Ceagen Watts both of Osceola; brother Dick Watts of Burwell; sister Dottie (Bob) Vrbka of Leshara; sister-in-law Sharon Watts of Osceola; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law Edward and Merridel Watts, brother Raymond Watts and sister-in-law Delores Watts.

Dubas Funeral Home of Osceola and Stromsburg has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Ruth Carolyn Johnson - February 08, 1937 - January 10, 2022

Departed: 01/10/2022 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Ruth Carolyn Johnson, age 84, of Osceola, Nebraska passed away January 10, 2022 at her home in Stromsburg.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church in Stromsburg with Pastor Brenda Pfeifly officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 12, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Dubas Funeral Home in Stromsburg. Organist will be Sue Lehn. Musical selections will be “Children of the Heavenly Father” and “How Great Thou Art.” Pallbearers will be Todd Pursel, Curtis Johnson, Craig Van Housen, Paul Van Housen, Fred Bush and Marvin Klein. Interment will be in the Stromsburg Cemetery.

Ruth was born February 8, 1937 in Osceola to Dewey Miles and Mildred Fern (Johnson) Sigler. She attended school in Osceola graduating from Osceola High School in 1955.

On November 2, 1956 she was united in marriage to DeVon Johnson. To this union two children were born. They then moved to the farm, where they have lived for 65 years.

Ruth worked in the Stromsburg school system as secretary to the superintendent for over 30 years. At her retirement party she was inducted into the Nebraska Navy.

She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Stromsburg where she was a Sunday School teacher and involved in the Women’s Circle.

She enjoyed her career working at the school, being a farm wife, and a homemaker. She also enjoyed reading when she had time.

Survivors include her husband DeVon of Stromsburg; daughter Diane (Mark) Pursel of Omaha; grandchildren: Curtis (Ashley) Johnson of Lincoln and Todd (Mindy) Pursel of Pilot Mountain, NC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law Dave (Carla) Johnson; brothers Sidney Sigler, Steve Sigler, and infant brother Douglas Sigler; and sister Mary Tomasek.

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LeAnn Marie Eaton - March 24, 1981 - January 09, 2022

Departed: 01/09/2022 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: LeAnn Marie Eaton, age 40 of Bruno, Nebraska, passed away January 9, 2022 at Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo, Nebraska.

Memorial service will be held Friday, January 14, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Presentation Catholic Church Marietta in Bellwood, Nebraska, with Father Mike Ventre officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 13 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. followed by 6:00 p.m. Rosary at the church. Inurnment will be in the St. Peters and St. Mary's Cemetery in Marietta.

LeAnn was born March 24, 1981 in Columbus, Nebraska to Carroll Adamy and Rozan Graus. She attended school in Kearney and the Houston, TX area before moving to David City when she was 12. She graduated from David City High School. She received her Associate’s degree from Platte College before earning her Bachelor’s degree.

On September 24, 2005 she was united in marriage to Jonathan Jay Eaton at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Schuyler. To this union one daughter was born. The family lived in Bruno and LeAnn worked at Vishay Intertechnology in Columbus as a customer service representative. In the fall of 2020 she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

She was a member of St. Anthony’s in Bruno. She enjoyed painting, gardening, tending their honey bees, and arts and crafts. She was best described as an artist. She loved her dad and they had a special bond. She was also an animal lover, especially her puppies.

Survivors include her husband, Jon of Bruno; daughter Callie of Bruno; her mother Rozan Adamy of Missouri City, Texas, step-mother Deb Adamy of Bellwood;  brother Clayton Adamy of Missouri City, TX; sister Christy (Roger) Eaton of Bruno; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father Carroll Adamy who passed away March 14, 2021.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated later.

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Sharon Foster - March 03, 1936 - January 07, 2022

Departed: 01/07/2022 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Sharon Berck Bryan Foster March 3, 1936 to January 7, 2022

Services are pending.

Sharon was born to George and Bertha Berck in Osceola, Nebraska on March 3, 1936. She went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2022 at 85 years of age. Sharon graduated from Osceola High School in 1953, where she played clarinet and trombone in the band and sang in the school and local church choirs. She attended college for two years at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1956, she moved to Denver, Colorado and trained to become an X-ray technician. Afterward, she worked as an X-ray technician at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska.

She married Robert W. Bryan of Silver Creek on December 28, 1956. They had three children: Susan Bryan, Alan Bryan, and Michael Bryan. Sharon worked on the farm near Silver Creek, Nebraska while raising her children. Robert and Sharon were divorced in 1979. She then moved to Stromsburg with her children. She attended the Stromsburg Baptist Church. In 1981, she moved to York, Nebraska and started the Open Door Christian Bookstore and Outreach Center.

Sharon married John W. Foster, DVM, from San Augustine, Texas on October 16, 1982. John had three children from a previous marriage: Ginger Foster, Scott Foster, and Mike Foster, who she treated as her own children. John and Sharon lived in San Augustine for two years before moving to Paris, Texas in 1984. John owned the Animal Hospital of Paris, where Sharon managed the office. John passed away from cancer in 1993 after 11 years of marriage. John and Sharon were very close and spent their working and free time together.

Sharon moved in 1995 to Tulsa, Oklahoma where two of her children lived. She attended Victory Christian Church. She loved the Lord and wanted to serve him. She remained active and maintained several close friendships until her death. Preceded in death: George Berck (father) Bertha Berck (mother) Robert Bryan (first husband) John Foster (second husband) Surviving her death: Susan Bryan (Tulsa, Oklahoma) Alan Bryan (Tulsa, Oklahoma) Michael (Laura) Bryan (Minneapolis, Minnesota) Ginger Foster (Mount Pleasant, Texas) Scott Foster (Dallas, Texas) Mike Foster (Dallas, Texas) Grandchildren John Bryan, Mark Bryan, Sarah Bryan, Luke Foster, Annabelle Foster, Elizabeth Foster

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Paul Jerome Kuhnel - July 23, 1924 - January 02, 2022

Departed: 01/02/2022 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Paul Jerome Kuhnel, 97, of Shelby, NE died  January 2, 2022 at Saint Joseph’s Villa in David City. Paul was born near Gresham, NE to Adolph and Nellie (Lanspa) Kuhnel on July 23, 1924. The family moved to a farm north of Shelby, NE shortly after. He attended grade school at Blufton Country School and high school at Shelby High School where Paul participated in basketball and football. Following graduation, he attended UNL for two years, majoring in Business.  He married Stella (Heimann) on October 1 in 1945 and six children were born to this union.  Paul & Stella lived in Kearney for one year, where he worked at NPPD. They then moved back to Shelby where Paul farmed and introduced Kuhnel  Insurance to the Shelby Community in 1946, selling Farmers Mutual of Nebraska Insurance to families in the area until his retirement. Paul served on the school board for the one room school house called Possum Hollow east of Shelby, Sacred Heart Church Board, Aquinas Catholic School board and served as an usher in church for many years.  He was an avid football fan, enjoyed woodworking, camping, country western music (playing the guitar as a young boy), playing the card game, “65”, and traveling.   He and Stella traveled to every state in the union and to several other countries.  He enjoyed conversation with family, friends and neighbors and really appreciated visitors when he was living at Meridian Gardens in Columbus and St. Joe’s Villa in David City.  He taught his family many wonderful values but most importantly the values of work ethic, faith, honesty and perseverance.  Whenever his visitors departed, he always told them to: “Drive Careful.” Paul is survived by:  Son, Greg (Donna) Kuhnel of Shelby, NE, Sharry (Robert) Parker of Spokane, Wa, Kathy (Jim) Pelan of David City, Julee (Denny) Kallenbach of Valley, Cindy (Shorty) Hilger of Bellwood and Chris (John) Edmonds of Manhatten Beach,California.  Brother-in law: Leo Lenihan of Omaha, Ne. Nineteen grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Stella, brother Robert (Shirley) Kuhnel  and sister, Rita Lenihan. Memorials may be given to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Aquinas High School, or St. Joseph’s Villa.

Live streaming available on Sacred Heart Catholic Church Facebook page.

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Dale George Buchta - March 17, 1922 - January 01, 2022

Departed: 01/01/2022 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Dale George Buchta, age 99, of Stromsburg, (formerly of Osceola) Nebraska, passed away January 1, 2022 at the Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg.

A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

Dale was born March 17, 1922 to George F. and Gladys (Sutton) Buchta in Polk County.

Dale served in the United States Coast Guard from September 29, 1942 to October 23, 1945.

On January 13, 1944 he was united in marriage to Jessie (Jaye) M. Blackburn in Oakland, CA. In 1945 they returned to farm northwest of Osceola where they resided until the late 1970’s when they retired and moved into Osceola. They enjoyed traveling to Driftwood, TX where they enjoyed many winters. Dale moved to the Midwest Covenant Home March 18, 2019 where he resided until his passing.

Dale was a Ham Radio operator. They owned a cabin at Burwell where he enjoyed fishing. He also enjoyed hunting ducks especially when he was younger. He liked to go to the senior center and visit with friends.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the First United Methodist Church of Osceola.

Survivors include nieces, nephews: Robert (Joni) Johnston, Cathy Johnston, Bob (Patricia) Blackburn, Jim (Pat) Blackburn, Deb Gartner, Wes Bitney, Denise Petersen, and Boyce (Kathy) Bitney; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Jaye who passed away June 28, 2014.

Memorials are suggested to the Osceola First United Methodist Church.

Dubas Funeral Home of Osceola and Stromsburg has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Ethel Patricia Larson - March 17, 1927 - December 31, 2021

Departed: 12/31/2021 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Ethel Patricia Larson, age 94 of Osceola, Nebraska, passed away December 31, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society in Osceola. Funeral services are Tuesday, January 4 at 1 p.m. at Dubas Funeral Home in Osceola with Pastor Raleigh White officiating. Inurnment will be in the Osceola Cemetery. Ethel was born March 17, 1927 to Everett Marvin and Ina (Hotchkiss) Black in Fullerton, Nebraska. For the first six years of her life, Pat made her home in Shelby with her natural grandparents, James C. and Belle (Davis) Hotchkiss. Pat’s mother Ina, died suddenly when Pat was three weeks old. She attended first grade in Shelby and then returned home to Fullerton where she graduated with the class of 1944. She then attended the Mary Lanning Hospital School of Nursing in Hasstings, graduating in January of 1948. On April 25, 1948 she was united in marriage to Ray Walgreen of Osceola. They made their home in York before moving to Osceola in November of 1948. Ray passed away in 1989 and in 1996 Pat was united in marriage to Frederick Larson of Osceola. Pat worked at the Shelby Clinic in Shelby for almost 40 years. She also was the first Director of Nursing at Annie Jeffrey Hospital in Osceola, serving for four years from 1956-1960. Pat was confirmed in the Methodist Church in Fullerton and later joined St. Paul Lutheran Church in Osceola where she served one term as president of WELCA. She was elected president of the St. Paul’s congregation, and proud to be the first women to hold that office. She also served a term on the Nebraska Synod Council, the state governing body of her church. Family was so very important to Pat. She especially loved her nieces and nephews on the Black and Walgreen sides of the family. Pat loved animals, she even learned to milk cows and do outside chores when she and Ray farmed south of Osceola. They built their new home in 1966, doing a lot of the work themselves. Ethel continued living in her home until moving to Grand Island in 2018. Pat then moved to the Good Samaritan Society in Osceola in October of 2021 where she resided until her passing.

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Alan Bert Gissler - June 20, 1949 - December 27, 2021

Departed: 12/27/2021 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Alan Bert Gissler, age  72 , of Osceola, Nebraska, passed away December 27, 2021 at his home in Osceola.   Funeral services will be held Friday, December 31, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Osceola First United Methodist Church with Pastor Teri Lucas officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 30 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church. Vocalists will be Julia and Eva Yllescas. Musical selections will be "How Great Thou Art", and "Trust In You." Congregational hymns will be "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing Grace." Pallbearers will be Seth Gissler, John Johnston, Colben Detaksone, Mike Simonsen, Rich Lacy, Charles Hays, Charles Roberts and Don Augustine. Honorary pallbearers will be Cole Gissler and Carsten Johnston. Interment will be in the Osceola Cemetery. Alan was born June 20, 1949 to Bert George and Velma Aldena (Johnson) Gissler in Stromsburg, Nebraska. He attended school in Osceola graduating from Osceola High School in 1967. He then attended Doane College graduating in 1971. On September 11, 1971 he was united in marriage to Beverly Faye Osborn in Osceola.  To this union three children were born. The family lived in Osceola and Alan owned and operated the NAPA Parts store in Stromsburg until his retirement in 2014. He enjoyed sports, especially basketball, attending anything his grandchildren were involved in. In 1998 he was inducted into the Doane Athletic Hall of Fame in recognition of his basketball career. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Osceola, Lions Club, Ryan Hill Country Club committee, Osceola school board member and volunteer on the Osceola Fire Department. Survivors include his wife Beverly of Osceola; children Layne (Angie) Gissler of Malcolm, Aaron (Shelly) Gissler of Louisville, Dena (John) Johnston of Aurora; seven grandchildren: Seth and Peyton, Megan and Cole, Julia, Eva and Carsten; two sisters Joyce (Doug) Winfield of Fremont and JoAnne and Steve Bartek of Lincoln; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-laws, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Bert and Velma; father-in-law Fred Osborn and son-in-law Rob Yllescas. Memorials are suggested to the family in lieu of flowers. Dubas Funeral Home of Osceola and Stromsburg has been entrusted with arrangements. dubasfuneralhome.com

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Donald Raymond Schneberger - January 31, 1930 - December 27, 2021

Departed: 12/27/2021 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Donald Raymond Schneberger, age 91, of Shelby, Nebraska, passed away December 27, 2021 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City, Nebraska. Don was born January 31, 1930 in Seward, Nebraska to Raymond George and Lydia Carol (Forke) Schneberger. He graduated from Trinidad High School in Colorado in 1946. He joined the Navy on February 20, 1947 and retired a Chief Petty Officer on April 17, 1967 at the Navel Hospital in Oakland, California. During his career he served two tours in Washington, D.C., two tours in the San Francisco-Oakland Bay area and a tour at the Naval Command Ninth Navel District, Great Lakes, IL. During his tour at Great Lakes, he attended and graduated from the Reisch College of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa. On June 29, 1949 he was united in marriage to Marilyn Jean Schneberger in Garland, Nebraska. After his retirement, he was the manager and auctioneer of a livestock sale barn in Gridley, California for two years. He then took a position as Data Processing Manager and Admin. Assistant at a Acute Care Hospital in Oakland, CA. As a second profession in California he continued auctioneering, specializing in horse sales. Marilyn and Don returned to Nebraska in May of 1972 and lived in Garland. He accepted the position of Admin. Assistant to the President of the Lincoln Technical College. In November of 1974 he joined the staff of Platte Technical Community College in Columbus as the Campus Operations Officer. A position he held until his retirement on January 31, 1992. During the span of time between 1974 and 2000 he continued his auctioneering, working with Pete Nicolaus, Bob Kirkland, Cyril Zoucha and Hank Kobza. Marilyn and Don moved to Shelby in 1988. He was a member of the Duncan and Stromsburg Lions Club having served as a Dist. Governor in 1992 and 1993 and the St. Peter LCMS in Gresham. Don enjoyed golf, fishing and reading. Survivors include his sister Doneita Schneberger of Shelby; brothers Thomas Schneberger of Gainsville, VA and Leon 'Lucky' Schneberger of Pueblo, CO. A graveside memorial service for Don and Marilyn will be held at a later date this summer. Inurnment will take place in the Shelby Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.dubasfuneralhome.com  Dubas Funeral Home of Osceola and Stromsburg has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Marian Lucille Daum - November 12, 1934 - December 10, 2021

Departed: 12/10/2021 (Osceola)

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Jeanette Leigh Gabel - March 07, 1935 - December 10, 2021

Departed: 12/10/2021 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Jeanette Leigh Gabel, age 86 years, 9 months and 3 days of Shelby, Nebraska was called home December 10, 2021 from Annie Jeffrey Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral mass will be held Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Shelby Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Andrew Litt officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 15 from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. followed by a 7:30 Rosary at the church. Servers will be Noah and Nixon Thelen.  Organist will be Avis Rathje. Duet will be Stacy Stewart and Denise Humlicek. Musical selections will be "How Great Thou Art", "On Eagle's Wings", "In The Garden", "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman", "Song of Farewell", and "Amazing Grace." Pallbearers will be Pat Morgan, Michael Morgan, Cody Gabel, Grant Gabel, Philip Pandorf and Brian Daum.  Interment will be in the Shelby Cemetery. Jeanette was born March, 7, 1935 to Louis and Nora (Rosenberry) Daum at home in Shelby. She attended 1st and 2nd grade in Shelby, 3rd and 4th grade in David City, and 5th and 6th grade in Fremont.  The family then settled in Shelby where she attended 7th and 8th grade at District 15 country school and graduated from Shelby High School in 1952. In 1957, Jeanette finally said yes to Eugene’s third marriage proposal (fearing he might not ask a fourth time) and on December 28 she was united in marriage to Eugene Gabel at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelby. At the time, she was teaching country school and no doubt the students were excited to have an extra week of Christmas vacation so the teacher could go on her honeymoon to New Orleans. To this union one daughter was born.   Jeanette taught country school in Polk County and worked in the Court House for Olive McBeth during the summer. When the country schools closed, Jeanette taught second grade at Shelby Public School. She loved to teach but was forced to retire early as she could no longer be on her feet all day with her limp, the result of breaking her hip at age 11 when she fell off the front step at their farm. In retirement, medical procedures had improved enough to facilitate a full hip replacement. Although she had to learn to walk again and recovery was lengthy, she no longer had a limp. She enjoyed traveling with Eugene. For 10 years, beginning in 1998, they spent winters in their motor home at Cannon Lake Campground in Mission, Texas. Jeanette was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Ann’s Guild, Shelby Legion Auxiliary, Friendly Neighbors’ Club and many bridge groups. She loved to play cards until macular degeneration compromised her sight.  She always enjoyed visiting with people and a few of her cousins fondly refer to her as the “Carol Burnett cousin” since there was always plenty of laughter when they got together. She was preceded in death by husband Eugene, parents Nora and Louis, infant sister Beverly, sisters-in-law Karen Daum, Leah Gabel and Alyce Morgan, brother-in-law William Morgan, and nephews Scott Gabel and Todd Gabel. Survivors include daughter Krystal Gabel of Shelby, brother Larry Daum of Casa Grande, AZ, brothers-in-law Edmund Gabel of Lincoln, Michael Gabel of Shelby, Roger Gabel (Sandy) of Shelby, former sister-in-law Ila Gabel of David City, 5 nieces and 5 nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Doris 'Sally' E. Johansen - December 30, 1927 - October 29, 2021

Departed: 10/29/2021 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Doris E. 'Sally' Johansen, age 93, of Osceola, Nebraska, passed away October 29, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society in Osceola. Memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Shelby with Pastor Teri Lucas officiating. Organist will be Kim Voss. Musical selections will be "In The Garden" and "Amazing Grace." Inurnment will be in the Osceola Cemetery. Sally was born December 30, 1927 to Rex and Blanche (Ingalls) Brigham in Shelby, Nebraska. She attended country school northwest of Shelby and graduated from Shelby High School in 1945. Over the years she was employed at various places including the Extension office, Eikenhorst Implement "Simplot Ag" and the Assessors office. On May 7, 1948 she was united in marriage to Virgil V. Johansen. To this union three daughters were born.  Sally enjoyed being a farm wife and homemaker. They enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping, gardening and going dancing. She was a lifelong member of the Shelby United Methodist Church, UMW, Extension Club and was involved with 4-H. Survivors include her husband Virgil of Osceola; children: Nancy Stas of Billings, MT, Jill (Bill) Engert of Rogers, AR, and Deborah (Hugh) Fugleberg of Elkhorn; six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; sister Peggy (Ron) Coffin of Shelby, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rex and Blanche Brigham; sister Dorothy (Darwin) DeTurk; brother Tom Brigham, son-in-law Nick Stas. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated later. Dubas Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. dubasfuneralhome.com

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Elaine Pearle Umstead - May 30, 1919 - October 28, 2021

Departed: 10/28/2021 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Elaine Pearle Umstead age 102, of Osceola, Nebraska, passed away October 28, 2021 at the Osceola Good Samaritan Society. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Osceola with Pastor Teri Lucas officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, November 1 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Dubas Funeral Home in Osceola. Organist will be Louise Wheeler. Soloist will be Jane Roberts singing "Softly and Tenderly." Musical selections will be "What A Friend We Have In Jesus", and "When We All Get To Heaven." Pallbearers will be  Ben Kivett, Jeff Umstead, Miles Umstead, Ted Gleim, Les Umstead, Thomas Umstead, Chad Comeau and Cooper Miller. Interment will be in the Osceola Cemetery. Elaine was born May 30, 1919 west of Gresham, Nebraska on the family farm to Earl and Goldie (Gleim) Bond. She attended country school Dist. 55 in York County. The family moved north of Osceola on March 1, 1930 and Elaine attended Miller Country School Dist. 53. She graduated from Osceola High School in 1937. She taught country school for one year and while saving her money she also received a scholarship and was able to attend the University of Nebraska in Lincoln for one year. On December 1, 1941 she began working in Lincoln with the Health Department in the Vital Statistics division until March of 1944. While living in Lincoln she met her future husband William Umstead who was in the service and helping to open the Lincoln Air Base. On April 21, 1943 she was united in marriage to William Umstead in Lincoln. To this union three children were born. They moved to the farm in the Fairview community in September of 1951 where she attended the Fairview Church until it burned. She then became a member of the First United Methodist Church in Osceola. They moved into Osceola on September 1, 1979. Elaine worked for the USDA for nearly 30 years until retiring at the end of May 1981. After her retirement from the USDA she worked part time in the Polk County Clerk's office until 1995. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Osceola and the American Legion Auxiliary. Elaine had many hobbies. She liked to sew and made quilts for her six grandchildren and denim quilts for some of the great grandchildren. She liked to travel in most of the states including Hawaii and Canada. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by going on a Disney cruise by Cape Canaveral. She also enjoyed playing cards, making afghans and working on jigsaw puzzles. Survivors include her two sons: Alan (Leitha) Umstead of Winchester, Virginia and Brian Umstead of Osceola; six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband William who passed away November 29, 2005; 6 month old son Leslie; brother Alton Bond. Memorials are suggested to the Osceola First United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers. Dubas Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. dubasfuneralhome.com

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Laura Jane Hunt - March 01, 1937 - October 19, 2021

Departed: 10/19/2021 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Laura Jane Anderson Hunt (formerly of Stromsburg, Nebraska) age 84 passed away October 19, 2021 with her children by her side. Laura Jane was born March 1, 1937 to Norris Merton John and Violet Charlotte (Stromberg) Anderson at the York Hospital in York, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church of Swede Home, Stromsburg NE. Laura attended District 12 country school thru 8th grade and graduated from Stromsburg High School in 1954. She worked as a bookkeeper for Barber’s Service in Stromsburg.  Laura attended Luther Junior College in Wahoo NE for a year, staying on as secretary to the college president. She moved to Oakland, California and was a cost accounting clerk at Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. There she met her husband, Alvin Alford Hunt. They were married November 22, 1961 at Christ Lutheran church in San Lorenzo, CA. Two children were born to this union, Candace Jane and Allen Ray.  The family moved back to Grand Island, NE and later Guthrie Center, IA.  Alvin passed away December 20, 1986. Laura Jane moved back to Stromsburg, NE to be near her parents and was employed with the United States Postal Service until her retirement in 2006. Laura was an active church member, teaching Sunday and Bible School, sang in choir, women’s group, church council and financial secretary. She served on the NSWO board. Laura was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, and Beta Sigma Phi social sorority. She was a driver and board member of “Busy Wheels”.  Laura was Swedish Festival Queen in 1998. Sewing, reading and family – especially grand and great grandchildren were her delight; this being the main reason she later moved to Iowa. Those are all things Laura Jane humbly suggested for her obituary.  The following are some details her family wants to add to her words (the rest of the story).    After the sudden death of her husband, Laura continued to operate a motel in Guthrie Center, Iowa. Times were not easy for her there, but she was tough and resilient. She remained present in her children’s lives as they needed her desperately in the first few years after Alvin’s death. Laura was always there to pick her children up and get them on track when needed. When it was time to move on from the motel business, Laura sold the place and returned to Stromsburg to be near family and provide support for her aging parents. She worked for a short time as a dispatcher with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department before joining the USPS.  She enjoyed her time with the Postal Service until her retirement in 2006.  Laura’s hard work paid off as she thoroughly enjoyed her retirement. Laura Jane was so very loved everywhere she went. She was devoted to her family –immediate and distant.  She kept in touch with friends from high school and college her entire life.  While in Stromsburg she devoted her spare time to helping others whether it be taking care of her parents, volunteering with her church, delivering meals or supporting her friends.  She knew how to have fun too—she enjoyed bowling with the girls, attending plays and musicals, traveling, playing BUNCO and so many other activities.  On her return to Iowa, she made new friends that felt like lifelong friends.  Laura enjoyed Chair Yoga, Water Aerobics, playing Bean Bag Baseball and Bunco. Many hours were spent around the fire pit solving the problems of the world.  Laura Jane was not shy about her political opinion. She was always informed and cared about the state of the world. Freedom and independence were a few of her core values. She lived life on her terms, always.  Laura’s love for her country and our Veterans was evident in the countless hours she devoted to preserving their stories on video and sending care packages to deployed soldiers.  Laura Jane was a talented seamstress - she could whip up anything from prom dresses to shoe bags to pajama pants. To say Laura could cook was an understatement. If you left her place hungry, it was your own fault.  For the grandkids she would travel to football, volleyball, basketball and baseball games dressed in the appropriate team colors with a picture button of her favorite player.  Her love of watching sports continued beyond her grandkids’ athletic careers.  She looked forward to catching a Husker Volleyball game and felt a cold beer and hot dog were required at a live baseball game. She absolutely spoiled and adored her great-grandchildren. They never left her house empty handed.  Actually, no one left Laura Jane’s house empty handed!  She would give you the shirt off her back if needed and Lord knows, she had enough shoes to go around.  Laura Jane faced some challenges in life but her loving spirit never wavered. Laura often said she was lucky to have the best children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bottom line, we are the lucky ones and she will forever be in our hearts.    Laura was preceded in death by her husband Alvin (1986), parents, brothers Richard (Donna Marie), Paul (Elaine), L Rodney (Donna), and John. Her survivors include her daughter Candace (David) Glade and son Allen (Cristy Tackett-Hunt) Hunt. Grandchildren Jeff (Katie) Glade, Amanda (Seth) Van Steenwyk, Collin Hunt, Alex Hunt; great grandchildren Owen, Caroline and Evan Glade and Claire, Violet, Hendrick and Grace Van Steenwyk; sister-in-law Bertha Anderson and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Celebration of Life Open House will be held on 11/12/21 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Waukee Community Center, 675 Walnut Street, Waukee IA.   Graveside services will be held 11/13/21 at 11:00 at the Stromsburg Cemetery, Stromsburg NE. Tailgate lunch will follow at the American Legion in Stromsburg.  Be sure to dress in your favorite college gear!

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Iva 'June' Church - June 07, 1940 - October 12, 2021

Departed: 10/12/2021 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Iva 'June' Church, age 81, of Osceola, Nebraska, passed away October 12, 2021 at Litzenburg Memorial County Hospital Long Term Care, in Central City, Nebraska. A private family graveside service will be held Monday, October 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Bureau Cemetery near Clarks, Nebraska. Pastor Ford Shenk will be officiating. June was born June 7, 1940 in Silver Creek to Foster and Iva (Colby) Scott. She attended country school near Polk and graduated from Polk High School in 1957. After graduating she went to Tulsa, Oklahoma and Nashville, Tennessee as a backup singer with her sister Marvelle. On August 23, 1958 she was united in marriage to Harold 'Turk' Lloyd Church in Osceola. To this union four children were born. They lived on the family farm near Clarks where June helped her husband on the farm. Over the years she volunteered at school, did babysitting and made costumes for many occasions. She also made many quilts over the years and enjoyed crocheting and needle point. Harold passed away July 15, 2008 and in 2014 June moved to Osceola where she volunteered at Blue Valley until they hired her. She also worked at Sweet Electric for a time. She attended the Hordville Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and grandkids. Survivors include her children Melody Richards of Osceola, Tammy (Travis) Boden of Osceola, Jeffrey (Christine) Church of Stromsburg; daughter-in-law Marge Church of Lexington; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren;  nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold 'Turk' Church; parents; one son Dick; one grandson Richard; brothers Ray Scott, George Scott, Billy Scott; sisters Shirley LeSuer, Doris Cermak, Thelma Lohse, Marvelle Howe, and Marge Cerny. Memorials are suggested to the family in lieu of flowers. Dubas Funeral Home of Osceola and Stromsburg has been entrusted with arrangements. dubasfuneralhome.com

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Raymond Charles Watts - September 09, 1936 - September 23, 2021

Departed: 09/23/2021 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Raymond Charles Watts, age 85, of Osceola, Nebraska, passed away September 23, 2021 at Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center in Osceola. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Osceola with Pastor Teri Lucas officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 28 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the church.  Musical selections will be "On Eagle's Wings", "Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone", "Even Though I'm Leaving". Pallbearers will be the grandchildren: Logan Watts, Brandi Watts, Miranda Ericson, Luke Ericson, Peyton Watts, Mollie Rathjen, Thad Rathjen, and Carson Watts. Interment will be in the Osceola Cemetery with Military Rites. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated later. Raymond was born September 9, 1936 to Edward Earl and Neola (Wisely) Watts in Osceola. He attended country school near Osceola and graduated from Osceola High School in 1954. He served in the United States Navy from September 11, 1954 until his discharge on September 10, 1962. On December 9, 1964 he was united in marriage to Sharon Kay Abbott at the First United Methodist Church in Osceola. To this union three children were born. After returning from the service he worked at Grand Lake, Colorado doing maintenance at a resort. He then moved back to the Osceola area and began his career in construction working for Mamco Building, Mark Gustafson Construction, and then began working with Al Yungdahl at Al's Paint Supply and together they started Builders Supply in 1965. Ray purchased the business from his partner in 1971. He continued operating the business until 2008 when he retired. He was excellent at woodworking and making cabinets. He was a Nebraska Huskers football fan, enjoyed attending kids and grandkids sporting activities. He spent time in nature enjoying camping and gardening. He was a high school basketball referee and for many years served on the Osceola Bulldog chain gang for football games. Survivors include his wife Sharon of Osceola; daughters Penny (Doug) Rathjen of Osceola, and Polly (Jeff) Sindelar of Estes Park, Colorado; son Toby (Evette) Watts of Osceola; grandchildren: Logan (Brandi) Watts of Osceola, Miranda (Luke) Ericson of Osceola, Peyton Watts of Osceola, Mollie Rathjen of Osceola, Thad Rathjen of Osceola, Carson Watts of Osceola; great grandchildren, Kendall and Kade Watts of Osceola; two brothers Dick Watts of Burwell and Don (Joy) Watts of Clarks; one sister Dottie (Bob) Vrbka of Leshara; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and sister-in-law Edward (Merridel) Watts; sister-in-law Delores Watts. Dubas Funeral Home of Osceola and Stromsburg has been entrusted with arrangements. dubasfuneralhome.com

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Ardath Ann Hayes - July 06, 1930 - September 19, 2021

Departed: 09/19/2021 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Ardath Ann Hayes, age, 91, of Osceola, Nebraska, passed away September 19, 2021 at York General Hearthstone in York. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Osceola with Father Thomas Au officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 22, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the church with a 6:00 p.m. Rosary. Organist will be Debbie Girard. Musical selections will be "How Great Thou Art", "One Bread, One Body", "Here I Am Lord", "Song of Farewell", "Tears on the Floor of Heaven." Pallbearers will be Dan Finn, Kevin Finn, Austin Hayes, Landon Hayes, Nick Hayes, Shane Manning, Nolan Hayes. Interment will be in the Osceola Cemetery. Memorials are suggested  to Annie Jeffrey Foundation, St. Vincent's Catholic Church, or Ryan Hill Country Club. Ardie was born July 6, 1930 to Frank A. and Ella (Herink) Reichmuth in Leigh, Nebraska. She attended school in Leigh and graduated from Leigh High School in 1946. She then attended St. Catherine School of Nursing in Omaha, graduating with an RN degree. On March 31, 1951 she was united in marriage to Donald John Hayes at Leigh, Nebraska. To this union five children were born. The family lived west of Osceola where they farmed and fed cattle, eventually establishing Hayes Feed Yard. On August 10, 1969 the family moved from the farm into Osceola. Ardie worked at the Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center for many years retiring in 1992. Ardath and her husband used to enjoy going out dancing every Saturday night. She was a night owl and enjoyed watching late night TV when she and her husband would finally see each other after long days of work. Ardath loved bridge and was a member of three different bridge clubs. She was a charter member of Ryan Hill Country Club and enjoyed league golf for 32 years. She was a dedicated Nebraska football fan and never missed a game. After her husband's passing she attended many games with her close friend Lou Stallings. Ardie enjoyed a fun day of shopping. She participated weekly in the fall Polk County News football contest, winning many times. She enjoyed traveling getting to go to the Holy Land, New Zealand, Ireland and many other places. She attended Mass at St. Vincent's Catholic Church everyday, where she was a member, until she could no longer drive. She was a founding member and volunteer of the Annie Jeffrey Thrift Shop. She was also a member of the Osceola Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include her children: Kathy 'Kate' (Dave) Finn of Lincoln, Chris (Margie) Hayes of Osceola, Rich (Tammi) Hayes of Osceola, Joan (Don) Manning of Burress, Dan (Kim) Hayes of Osceola; grandchildren: Dan (Nicole) Finn of Lincoln, Kevin (Scotti Jo) of Gretna, Angela (Matt) Brock of Charleston, SC, Jena (Jeff) Depue of Gretna, Austin Hayes of Lincoln, Landon (Jamie) Hayes of Kansas City, MO, Natalie (Shawn) Murphy of Lock Springs, MO, Natasha Hayes of Athens, Greece, Nolan (Amanda) Hayes of Beatrice, Rachel (Robert) Powell of Elkhorn, Shane Manning of Cedar Falls, IA, Madison Hayes of Omaha, Alexandra (Glenn) Moon of Osceola, Nick (Jessica) Hayes of Silver Creek; twenty-six great grandchildren; brother Alvin Reichmuth of Humphrey; Sister Monica Marie (Romona) Reichmuth RSM of Omaha, sister Theresa Kumpf of Columbus; sister-in-law Dorothy Reichmuth of Overland Park, KS; sister-in-law Ruth Reichmuth of Leigh; brother-in-law Duane Svehla of Clarkson; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald who passed away September 13, 1989; parents; siblings: Father Roland J. Reichmuth, SJ, Marion Reichmuth SJ, Sister Mary Jane (Doris) Reichmuth RSM, Richard (Lorie) Reichmuth, Lois (Bob) Pfeifer, Quentin Reichmuth, young child Monica Reichmuth, Margie Svehla, Frank Reichmuth; sister-in-law Donnette Reichmuth, brother-in-law Tom Kumpf. Dubas Funeral Home of Osceola and Stromsburg has been entrusted with arrangements. dubasfuneralhome.com

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Sadie Patience Smith - June 30, 1977 - September 17, 2021

Departed: 09/17/2021 (Osceola)

Obituary Preview: Sadie Patience Smith, age 44, of Shelby, Nebraska, passed away September 17, 2021 at her home in Shelby. Memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Shelby United Methodist Church with Pastor Teri Lucas officiating. A visitation will be held Tuesday, September 21 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the church in Shelby. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated later. Sadie was born June 30, 1977 to Ray Loren and Darla Jean (Woodard) Noyd in Columbus. She attended school in Shelby graduating from Shelby High school in 1995. She lived in various places including Schuyler, Columbus, Stromsburg, Osceola and Shelby. She was united in marriage to Jeremy Lynn Smith on June 10, 2021. She was a wife and mom and enjoyed knitting and crocheting, and horses. She was a loving mother and loved the farm life. Survivors include children: Carley (Ryan) Campbell of Omaha, Anthony Rima of Osceola, Hailey Rima of Shelby, Jaclynn Prigge of Shelby, Thor Prigge of Shelby, step-children: Derreck (Morgan) Langer of Shelby, Spencer (Jerrica) Smith of Richland, Mallory  Triveras of Columbus; grandchildren: Mason, Lettie, Ava, Olivia; mother Darla (John) Jarmin of Osceola; grandmother Alice Woodard; brothers Augie (Ada) Noyd of Shelby, Zeb (Jessica) Noyd of Hastings; sister Sarah Noyd of Columbus; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father Ray L. Noyd; grandfather Keith Woodard and grandparents Lee and Alice Noyd. Dubas Funeral Home of Osceola and Stromsburg has been entrusted with arrangements.  dubasfuneralhome.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and other biographical information. It may also include details about their life, accomplishments, and surviving family members.

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Obituaries serve as a way to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a permanent record of a person's life and legacy.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, the family of the deceased or a close friend writes the obituary. Funeral homes or mortuaries may also assist in writing and publishing the obituary.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service, hobbies, and surviving family members. It may also include details about their life, accomplishments, and any notable achievements.

How long does it take to write an obituary?

The time it takes to write an obituary can vary depending on the complexity and detail desired. On average, it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours to write a well-crafted obituary.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many online obituary platforms and newspapers allow you to include one or more photos of the deceased. This can help personalize the obituary and make it more meaningful to readers.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to inquire about their submission process and deadlines. Some newspapers may accept online submissions, while others may require email or phone submissions.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance as a way to control how they are remembered and to spare their loved ones from having to do so during a difficult time.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the newspaper or online platform. Some may charge by the word or line, while others may offer package deals or flat fees.

Can I edit an obituary after it's been published?

In most cases, it is possible to make corrections or edits to an obituary after it has been published. However, this may depend on the policies of the newspaper or online platform.

How long will an online obituary remain available?

The length of time an online obituary remains available varies depending on the platform or website. Some may keep obituaries archived indefinitely, while others may remove them after a certain period.

Can I share an obituary on social media?

Yes, many online obituary platforms allow you to share the obituary on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.

What is a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, typically including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. It is often used in addition to a full obituary.

What is the difference between an obituary and a eulogy?

An obituary is a written notice announcing a person's death and providing biographical information. A eulogy is a speech or written tribute delivered at a funeral or memorial service to celebrate the person's life and legacy.

Can I include humor in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include humorous anecdotes or quotes in an obituary as a way to celebrate the person's personality and spirit.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive issues or conflicts surrounding the deceased's life or death, it's best to consult with family members or a trusted advisor before including such information in the obituary.

Can I include charitable donations in lieu of flowers in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include information about charitable donations in lieu of flowers as a way to honor their loved one's memory and support a worthy cause.

What if I need help writing an obituary?

If you're struggling to write an obituary, consider seeking help from a funeral home or mortuary staff member, or hiring a professional writer who specializes in crafting personalized tributes.

Can I use an online template to write an obituary?

Yes, there are many online templates and resources available to help guide you in writing an obituary. These can be especially helpful if you're short on time or unsure where to start.

How do I ensure accuracy when writing an obituary?

To ensure accuracy, double-check facts such as dates, names, and spellings before submitting the obituary for publication. It's also a good idea to have multiple people review the draft before finalizing it.

Can I include quotes or poems in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include meaningful quotes or poems in an obituary as a way to add depth and personality to the tribute.

What if I want to publish an obituary in multiple newspapers?

If you want to publish an obituary in multiple newspapers, you'll need to contact each newspaper separately and follow their individual submission guidelines.

Can I create a digital archive of my loved one's life story?

Yes, there are many online platforms that allow you to create digital archives of your loved one's life story, including photos, stories, and other memorabilia.

How do I deal with conflicting opinions about what should be included in an obituary?

If there are conflicting opinions within the family about what should be included in the obituary, try to find common ground by focusing on shared memories and experiences that celebrate the person's life.

Can I include personal anecdotes in an obituary?

Yes, personal anecdotes can add warmth and personality to an obituary. Choose stories that illustrate the person's character, values, or sense of humor.