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Bernard Harrifeld
Lincoln resident, 74
Harrifeld, Bernard "Ben" L., 74, of Lincoln, the most important man in the world - Dad - died Sunday, 9/15/02, at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. Born rural Plymouth (7/27/28). He was known as Bernard to his family, "Ben" to his classmates in Plymouth, "Bernie" to his co-workers in Crete and friends in Lincoln, "Louie" to his mom, and "Pete" to his dad. We are not making this up.
Attended District 68 country school near Plymouth and graduated Plymouth High School, 1945. Served, U.S. Army, 1951-53, stationed at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio TX. Married Eleanor Zeleny of Swanton NE, 5/22/53, at Methodist Church in Swanton. They moved to Beatrice where he worked for Morning Star Dairy, Gambles, and Paul Logan Motors. Attended Fairbury Junior College, 1955-57, and then attended Cincinnati College of Embalming in Ohio, 1957-58, where he also worked in the city morgue. Returned to Fairbury, where he served his apprenticeship at Nuckoll's Funeral Home and became licensed in embalming and funeral directing. Three children were born: Susan (1954), Curtis (1956), and Brian (1958).
In 1960 the family moved to York, where Bernard worked for Metz Mortuary as an embalmer, funeral director, and ambulance driver. Worked for M&M; Distributing Co., a farm supply store in York, 1962-65, then moved to Lincoln, 8/31/65, to manage the M&M; store there, 1965-66. He then worked for Alpo Pet Foods of Crete in the shipping department, 1966-93.
Member of Schopp-Ewing-Nispel Post 243 of American Legion, Plymouth. Former member, Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church, Plymouth. Was a self-taught musician and played in various bands for some twenty years, including Plymouth Town Band, The Dapper Dans, Freddie Drexler Orchestra, and his own Bernard Harrifeld Orchestra, 1963-66. His favorite instrument was the tenor sax.
His hobbies included collecting automobiles, attending auctions, shooting the breeze at Shoemaker's, and spoiling his children. Dad was always there to lend a hand. Imagine getting off work after a snowstorm to find that your car was the only one in the entire parking lot to have been scraped clean. Dad was there. Or to go home after work on a 90-degree day and find that every square inch of your property was watered by hand for seven hours and that Dad had one terrific farmer's tan. Dad was there.
Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer Sept. 24, 2001. He underwent numerous radiation and chemotherapy treatments, including a string of 10 daily treatments over the Christmas period, the last one ending just two hours before he left on a rail trip to the Rose Bowl.
In mid-February he began weekly chemo treatments, which continued until July 19, 2002. He and Eleanor celebrated their 49th anniversary three times between May and June. A heart attack on his 74th birthday landed him in the hospital. Rehabilitation was discontinued Aug. 23. A birthday celebration was held Sept. 2, and Dad quietly passed away in his sleep at 11: 08 pm, Sept. 15.
Great job, Dad! We will love you always and forever. Rest in peace.
Survivors: wife, Eleanor; daughter, son-in-law, Susan and Dennis Dekle, Lincoln; sons, Curtis, Brian, both Lincoln; sister, Gladys Ruhnke, rural Jansen; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Jaros, Lincoln; brother-in-law, Earl King, Nebraska City; aunts, Dora Hasenohr, Beatrice, Ruth Boese, Liberty MO; many nieces and nephews; cars, 1959 Chrysler Windsor Lion, 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1977 Plymouth Gran Fury, 1988 Lincoln Town Car.
Preceded in death by parents, Edwin and Emma (Boese) Harrifeld; sister, Norine King; brothers-in-law, James Jaros, Harold Ruhnke; great-niece, Elizabeth Ann Jaros.
Services were held Sept. 19 at Peace United Methodist Church, Plymouth, with Rev. Glen Holtz officiating. Classmates Art Wells, Loren Yost, Elmer Vorderstrasse, Eugene Bush, Louis Paul, and Marvin Drewes served as pallbearers. Burial, Swanton cemetery. Memorial established to the church or Plymouth Library with Fox Funeral Home in charge.
Kristin A. Engle
Geneva resident, 18
Kristin A. Engle, 18, of Geneva died on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002, in Lincoln.
She was born on March 2, 1984, to Jerry and Verona (Gloystein) Engle in Geneva.
She was a graduate of Exeter-Milligan High School and was a student at Midland College in Fremont.
Survivors include her parents, Jerry and Verona Engle of Geneva; sister, Melissa Engle of Lincoln; brother, Darin Engle of Geneva; grandparents, Harold and Helen Engle of Geneva, Hubert and Eileen Gloystein of Utica; special friend, Lane Becwar of Milligan.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Geneva. A Rosary service will be held at 7: 30 p.m. Tuesday evening at the church. Visitation will be today (Tuesday) from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Visitation will continue at the church from 6 p.m. until the Rosary service. Graveside services will be at St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery in Geneva. Msgr. Ivan Vap will officiate.
Memorial donations may be given to Kristin Engle Scholarship Fund at First National Bank of Exeter, Geneva State Bank of Geneva, Farmers and Merchants Bank of Milligan or to the family in lieu of flowers.
Dillard H. Schwartz
McCool Jct. resident, 85
Dillard H. Schwartz, 85 of McCool Junction, died Friday, May 24, 2002 in York. He was born August 16, 1916 at Shelby, NE to Frank and Anna (Harre) Schwartz. Dillard grew up in the Clarks, NE area and attended school there. He married
Erma Stone on May 29, 1939 in Seward. He farmed in the McCool and Lushton areas for 53 years before retiring to the Mahoney House in York. He was a member of the Non Denominational Christians.
Survivors include his wife Erma of York; son, Cleon (Audrey) Schwartz of Fairmont; four grandchildren, Clinton (Michele) Schwartz of McCool Jct., Nadine (Calvin) Mead of Lathrope, MO, Marlene (Mitch) Thompson of Omaha and LaVerna Schwartz of Lincoln; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Velva Carpenter of Fort Morgan, CO.
Preceding him in death were his parents, 2 sons Timothy and Allan Schwartz, 5 brothers and 2 sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 4: 00 p.m. Monday at Metz Chapel in York. Burial in York's Greenwood cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-9 p.m. Sunday with the family greeting friends from 3-5 p.m. Monday's visitation will be from 1 - servicetime. Memorials in care of the family. Metz Mortuary in York is in charge of the arrangements.
Donald E. Grant
Colorado resident, 55
Donald Eugene Grant, 77, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Wednesday, May 15, 2002, at his home.
He was born in Hartington, June 20, 1924, to Earl E. and Nellie (Garrigan) Grant. He married
M. Louise McDill on Dec. 29, 1951.
He served in the Merchant Marines in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans during World War II.
He participated in various business and real estate ventures in Nebraska and Colorado. He as also involved in development and building of several North Colorado Springs areas.
He is survived by his wife, Louise; four children, Laurie Grant, Dean Grant of Colorado Springs, Richard Grant of Albuquerque, N.M., and Stephen Grant of Cardiff, Calif.; five grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers.
A Mass was held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Monday, May 20. Burial was at Fort Logan National cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pikes Peak Hospice.
Ava Dean Tiffany
Lincoln resident, 83
Ava Dean Tiffany, 83, of Lincoln and formerly of Redondo Beach, Calif., and Loup City, Neb., died Monday, June 10, 2002, at her home in Lincoln.
She was born Aug. 2, 1918, on a farm near Ord to Walter and Ethyl (May) Jones. She grew up and received her education at Hays Creek and Arcadia High School, graduating in 1935. She attended Kearney State Teachers' College and taught in rural schools in Sherman County for eight years. In California she worked at El Camino College library for 12 years, retiring in 1981.
On June 4, 1939, Ava was united in marriage to Eldon L. Tiffany at the Arcadia Methodist Church. They farmed in the Loup City area until 1960 and moved to Denver, Colo., and later Redondo Beach, Calif., where they resided for over 24 years. While in Loup City they were members of the First Baptist Church. After they both retired, they returned to Nebraska, and have lived in Lincoln for 15 years, becoming members of the Indian Hills Community Church.
Ava D. Tiffany is survived by her husband, Eldon of Lincoln; one son and wife, Marvin and Janalee of York; one daughter, Janice Graham of Lawrence, Kan.; two granddaughters and husbands, Jana Graham and Kent Moore of Prairie Village, Kan., and Laura Graham and Jeremy Kohn of Lawrence, Kan.; one grandson, Thomas Tiffany of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one brother, Allen of Pittsburg, Calif.; one sister, Ruth Miller of York; and two great-grandsons. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her oldest brother, Wester, formerly of Kearney; her youngest sister, Verna Carsrud, formerly of Reseda, Calif., and a brother in infancy.
Funeral services will be at 10: 30 a.m., Thursday, June 13, at Indian Hills Community Church with interment to follow in Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation will be Wednesday at Butherus, Maser and Love Funeral Home at 4040 A St., Lincoln. Memorials are to the Indian Hills Benevolent Fund, Lincoln; First Baptist Church, Loup City, or the donor's choice.
Floyd Lehn
Stromsburg resident, 87
Floyd Lehn, 87, died at the Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg on Sunday, June 9, 2002.
He was born on Nov. 10, 1914, at Nelson, Neb. He was the oldest of six children born to Ada and Herman Lehn. He graduated from Deuel County High School in 1932 and worked at various occupations including farming and dairying. He began working with Brune Motor Company in 1952 and remained with the firm after it was purchased by the Kripals in 1960. He retired in May 1980.
He is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Tim) Vogt of Littleton, Colo.; his son, Larry (Sue) Lehn of Stromsburg; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Esther Pulley of Chappell, Ruth Wise of Lodgepole, and Delores Dughman of Loveland, Colo.; brother, James Lehn of Page, Ariz., and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Gladys, infant son Jackie, his parents, and sister Dorothy.
The service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Chappell on June 13, at 10: 30 a.m. with the Rev. Phillip Found officiating. Interment will be at the Chappell cemetery. Palmer Funeral Home in Stromsburg is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial gifts will be given to the American Cancer Society.
Dolores May Kozisek
Grand Island resident, 79
Dolores May (Sullivan) Kozisek, 79, of Grand Island died Friday, June 7.
She was born May 1, 1923, to Dan and Minnie (Cuda) Sullivan at Utica. She married
Ernest Kozisek and the family lived in Grand Island.
She is survived by her husband, Erny; sons, Roger (Mary) Kozisek; Thomas (Norma) Kosizek, Daniel (Carol) Kozisek, Joseph (Dianne) Kosizek, James and Timothy Kosizek; daughters, Margaret Kozisek, Alice (George) Georgis, Monica Kozisek, Barb (Scott) Bills; daughter-in-law, Donna Kozisek; brothers, Robert (Wanda) Sullivan of York, Dan (Elsie) Sullivan of Waco, James (Dona) Sullivan of Waco; sister-in-law, Rita Sullivan of York; her sisters, Carmen (Gerald) Beaver and Dorothy (Dan) Kirkpatrick of York; 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Mary Ann Kozisek; a son, George Kozisek; a brother, Raymond Sullivan.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2002, at 10 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Grand Island. A rosary will be recited on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at St. Leo's. Burial will be at West Lawn Memorial Park cemetery in Grand Island.
Edward M. Hall
Fairbury resident, 60
Edward M. Hall, 60, of Fairbury died June 1, 2002, at the Jefferson Community Health Center in Fairbury.
He was born on March 26, 1942, in Belleville, Kan., to Raymond and Esther Marie (Schumacher) Hall.
He served in the Army, attended two years of college and was a loan officer.
Survivors include his daughters, Becky (Tony) Hobson of Hastings, Shelly Hall (and fiance David Linder of Bellevue), Heidi (Carson) Cobb of Benkelman; five grandchildren; special friend, Chris Lange of Fairbury; sisters, Barb (Dick) Smith of Fairmont, Kathy (Clarence) Nun of Geneva, Pat (Larry) Dow of Overland Park, Kan., Mary (Jim) Brandt of Council Bluffs, Iowa; brother, Dick (Nancy) Hall of Wymore; several nieces and nephews and great- nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Audrey Hall.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 6, at the Gerdes- Meyer Funeral Home Chapel in Fairbury with Pastor Bill Jardine officiating. There will be cremation with no viewing. Memorials will be the family choice. The register book will be available for signing.
Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.
Amy Isabel Hess
Lincoln resident, 85
Amy Isabel Hess, 85, of Lincoln died on June 2, 2002, in Lincoln.
Her parents were Byron D. and Ruth (Kianamon) Brigham.
Survivors include her son, Fred (Toni) Hess of York; daughter, Nancy (Jim) Moore of Riverside, Calif.; brother, Byron (Geraldine) Brigham Jr. of Seward; sisters, Blenda Berndt of Seward and Gloria (Rex) Tyrrell of El Merage, Ariz., and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred; son, Bruce; brothers, Donald, John and Dean Brigham; sisters, Beth Welch and Bonita Brigham.
A graveside service will be held at 10: 30 a.m., Wednesday, at the Tamora cemetery, Tamora, with the Rev. LaQuita McKibbin officiating.
Jean Killion
York resident, 32
Jean Killion, 32, of York died Sunday, June 2, 2002, in Lincoln. She was born July 12, 1969, in York to Douglas and Mary (Neville) Eichstedt. She graduated from York High School and attended college. She married
Russell Killion on July 17, 1995, in York. Jean was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in York. She was currently employed at the Bag-n-Save Deli in York.
She is survived by her husband, Russell of York; son, Jacob, and daughter, Rachel, both at home; and one sister, Lori Schneider of York.
She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant daughter.
Funeral services will be held at 10: 30 a.m., Friday, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in York. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A Rosary will be said at 7 p.m., Thursday, at the church. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Visitation will begin Wednesday afternoon at Metz Mortuary in York, which is in charge of arrangements.
Tony Tiritilli
Waco resident, 44
Tony Tiritilli, 44, of Waco died on May 26, 2002.
He was born Oct. 13, 1957. He was a 1976 graduate of Seward High School, the owner/manager of Hunter's Lounge and Keno at Waco. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 1024 of York, a member of ABATE of Nebraska and a lifetime member of Harley Owner's Group.
He is survived by his life partner, Pam Sackschewsky of Waco; father and stepmother, Thomas R. Sr. and Elaine Tiritilli of Bullhead City, Ariz.; mother, Marcella Mahar of Lincoln; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert of Tucson, Ariz., Thomas R. Jr. and Sherry Tiritilli of Lincoln, Kenny and Shawn Tiritilli of Lincoln, Scott Mahar of Lincoln; sister and brother-in-law, Christina and Cole Foster of Lincoln; stepbrother, Charles Sybert of Lincoln; stepsister and spouse, Pamela and Daniel Moravec of Seward; step-grandmother, Verna O'Riley of Seward; numerous aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews; a great-niece; cousins; mother-in-law, Cenie Sackschewsky of Waco; sister-in-law and spouse, Christi and Kirt Sharp of Waco; brother-in-law and spouse, Tim and Linda Sackschewsky of Seward.
There will be cremation. The signing of the Remembrance Book took place Wednesday and Thursday, and will continue from 9 a.m. to 8: 30 p.m., Friday, May 31, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday, all at Wood-Zabka Funeral Home in Seward.
The memorial service will be held at 10: 30 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2002, at Wood-Zabka Funeral Home in Seward with the Rev. Ralph Sackschewsky officiating.
The family of Tony Tiritilli wishes to invite family and friends to join them for a time of food and fellowship at Hunter's Lounge in Waco following the memorial service. Elks Lodge No. 1024 will conduct a memorial service at Hunter's Lounge in Waco at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice in care of the family.
Susie A. Pankratz
Henderson resident, 85
Susie A. Pankratz, 85, of Henderson, the widow of Oliver W. Pankratz, died on Monday afternoon, May 20, 2002, at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Grand Island.
Susie was born on Jan. 27, 1917, at rural Henderson to Klaus and Suzanna (Klippenstein) Friesen. She attended District #95 School at Henderson and in her early years worked for her brother, John R. Friesen, in his General Store.
Susie was united in marriage to Oliver W. Pankratz on Jan. 7, 1940, at Henderson. In March of 1961, the couple started Pankratz Furniture in Henderson and also along with Bob and Betty Braasch operated Henderson Memorial Chapel (now Lewis Funeral Chapel). Mr. Pankratz died on Feb. 15, 1981.
Susie continued to operate the furniture store until April of 1989, and continued as an associate of the Funeral Chapel until just shortly before her death. She was a longtime member of Bethesda Mennonite Church at Henderson, and a member of Mission Circle #1 of the church. She was a past member of the Henderson Commercial Club, the Women's Club at Henderson, and in earlier years was active in the Parent Teachers Association and Band Boosters of the Henderson School. Susie enjoyed craft work, embroidery, and baking (particularly for others).
Survivors include one son, Robert (and his wife, Mary Ellen) Pankratz of Henderson; three daughters: Shirley (and her husband, James) Dyer of Henderson, Kathleen (and her husband, Charles) Pravecek of Scotland, S.D., and Susan (and her husband, Walter) Boden of Kearney; 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law: Geneva Friesen of Goshen, Ind., and Agnes, Helen and Elda Pankratz, all of Henderson; many nieces and nephews.
Susie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Oliver W. Pankratz; one infant granddaughter (Jessica Boden); five brothers (Henry, John R., Klaus, Abe, and Frank Friesen); and two sisters (Helen Siebert and Marie Siebert).
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2002, at Bethesda Mennonite Church in Henderson. Interment will be in the Bethesda Mennonite cemetery at Henderson. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Henderson. Memorials may be made in care of the Bethesda Radio Ministry Fund. Lewis Funeral Chapel of Henderson is in charge of arrangements.
