Konnar Thomas Perry-Forney
Konnar Thomas Perry-Forney, 1, of Columbus died Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at Childrens Hospital in Omaha. Funeral services are 11: 00 am Friday at the United Methodist Church in Shelby with the Rev. "J." Green officiating. Visitation is on Thursday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus and continues from 10: 00 am until service time Friday at the Church. Interment will be in the Shelby Cemetery.
Konnar Thomas Perry-Forney was born December 2, 2002 in Yankton, South Dakota to Kurtis Perry and Keli Forney. He is survived by his parents, two sisters; Kendra and Kassica Perry of Phoenix, AZ, one brother; Kollin Forney of Columbus, Grandmothers Mary Lou Perry of Shelby and Vici Brooks of Columbus, and a Great Grandfather Clyde Mather of Norfolk. He is preceded in death by his Grandfather Van Thomas "Tom" Perry and an Uncle Kollin Perry.
Jean Foltz
Jean Foltz, age 93, of Columbus died Saturday; January 31, 2004 at Beverly Health Care in Columbus. Funeral services are 10: 30 a.m. Thursday; February 5, 2004 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. The Rev. Joseph A. Miksch will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday after 5: 00 p.m. at the Church. A vigil will be held Wednesday evening at 6: 00 p.m. also at the Church. Visitation will continue Thursday morning 8: 00-10: 00 a.m. at the McKown Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery-rural Humphrey.
Jean A. Foltz was born February 10, 1910 in Humphrey, Nebraska to Clem and Alvina (Ruhkamp) Wemhoff. She received her early education at St. Mary's Parochial School and graduated from Humphrey St. Francis in 1928. She married Paul J. Foltz on May 1, 1934 in Humphrey. Along with raising her family she was a homemaker and helped on the family farm . She moved into Columbus in 1974. Jean was a member of St. Isidore Church, Charter Member of Catholic Daughters of America for over 50 years, Christian Mothers and a founder of the St. Isidore Quilting Ladies. Jean was a past school board member of rural St. Anthony School. She had worked on the Platte County Election Board for 20 years and delivered meals on wheels. She enjoyed playing cards and belonged to several card clubs.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Alvina (LeRoy) Schumacher of Columbus
Daughter: Lu (LaVerne) Torczon of Columbus
Daughter: Fran (Richard) Ward of Omaha
Daughter: Bernie (Edward) Renken of Omaha
Daughter: Cleo (Don) Nienaber of Lindsay
Sister: Mary Polt of Pierce
Sister: Josephine (Tony) Brandt of Madison
Sister: Cecil (Aloys) Beiermann of Columbus
19 Grandchildren
25 Great Grandchildren
She is preceded in death by:
Husband: Paul J. Foltz
Father: Clem Wemhoff
Mother: Alvina Wemhoff
Brother: Anthony Wemhoff
Brother: Henry Wemhoff
Sister: Evelyn Veik
Sister: Frances Leifeld
Brother: Severin Wemhoff
Grandchild: Mary Nienaber
Earl L. Geiser
Earl L. Geiser, 79, of Columbus died Monday, January 12, 2004 at Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral services are 1: 00 pm Thursday, January 15 at McKown Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Weisbecker officiating. Visitation is on Wednesday from 3-5: 30 pm and on Thursday from 11 am until service time. Interment is in Columbus Cemetery with military honors by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard.
Earl L. Geiser was born January 2, 1925 in Columbus to Hans John & Anna (Pinkustt) Geiser. He attended Kramer High School before joining the US Army. He served with the 88th Cavalry during World War II from 1943 - 1946. He returned to Columbus where he operated a filling station. He went to work at Becton-Dickinson where he retired from. He lived on an acreage near Osceola before moving to Columbus. Earl enjoyed wintering in Texas.
He is survived by his brother Frank of California.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Louise Frances Cockson
Louise Frances Cockson, age 87, of Columbus, Nebraska died Sunday January 4, 2004 at the Edgewood Vista in Columbus. Funeral Services 10: 30 a.m. Wednesday January 7, 2004 at St. Joseph Catholic Church rural Bellwood, Nebraska with Reverend Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial is in the Ss Peter & Mary Presentation Cemetery rural Bellwood. Visitation is 4: 00 p.m. - 8: 00 p.m. Tuesday with a 7: 00 p.m. Vigil Service at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation will continue Wednesday morning from 9: 30 a.m. - 10: 30 a.m. at the church.
Louise Frances Cockson was born March 9, 1916 in Polk County, Nebraska to Frank and Josephine (Jarecki) Stachura. She attended St. Stanislaus grade school in Duncan. She married Harold Joseph Cockson on September 26, 1938 at St. Mary's Catholic Church - rural Osceola, Nebraska. Louise lived on a farm south of Columbus her entire life. She was member of St. Joseph's Church - rural Bellwood, Nebraska and the Altar Society. Louise was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, playing cards and dancing.
She is survived by:
Son: Harold (Marj) Cockson of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Geraldine (Roger) Erftmier of Bellevue, NE
Five Grandchildren
Five Great Grandchildren
She was preceded by:
Husband: Harold Joseph Cockson
Father: Frank Stachura
Mother: Josephine Stachura
Sister: Loretta Euse
Brother: Dennis Stachura
Brother: Emmanuel Stachura
Brother: Louis Stachura
Brother: Ted Stachura
Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or Donors Choice.
Frank A. Kosiba
Frank A. Kosiba died Saturday; January 3. 2004 at the Hamilton Manor in Aurora, Nebraska. Funeral Services are 10: 30 a.m. Tuesday January 6, 2003 at St. Bonaventure Church in Columbus with Reverend Tom Weisbecker officiating. Burial is in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Visitation is 3: 00 p.m. - 8: 00 p.m. Monday with a 7: 00 p.m. Vigil Service at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning from 8: 00 a.m. - 10: 00 a.m. also at the funeral home.
Frank A. Kosiba was born February 21, 1925 in Columbus, Nebraska to John and Sophie (Rokus) Kosiba. He received his education at District #5 in Richland and continued at St. Francis Academy in Columbus. He married Clementine Paprocki on November 20, 1948 in Columbus. The couple lived in Richland and Columbus. Frank worked for over 40 years at Irrigation Pump Company in Columbus. Following his retirement he continued to work part time. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and gardening.
Frank is survived by:
Daughter: Sharon (Tom) Hajek of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter: Julie (Todd) Lerch of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter: Angie (Jon) Paul of Columbus, NE
Grandson: Curt Hajek of Lincoln, NE
4 Great grandchildren
Sister: Rose Olson of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law: Theresa Kosiba of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law: Lucian Paprocki of Clarkson, NE
Brother-in-law: Walt Svacina of Omaha, NE
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, sisters: Agnes Kosiba, Helen Svacina, Marie Wysznski; Brothers: Andrew, John Jr., Joseph, Leo
James D. "Jim" Treadway
James D. "Jim" Treadway, age 86, of Columbus, died Wednesday; February 18, 2004 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Services are 10: 00 a.m. Saturday; February 21, 2004 at the McKown Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Ritter will officiate. Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery. Visitation is Friday 1-5 pm at the McKown Funeral Home and Saturday 9-10 am
James D. "Jim" Treadway was born January 18, 1918 in Polk County, Nebraska to Lloyd Ernest and Edna Martha (Lockard) Treadway. He received his early education in Osceola and graduated from Osceola High School in 1934. He farmed near Bellwood during this time. He was married to Dorothy Schlesinger on December 10, 1938. Jim served in the United States Army as a medical assistant form 1943 until 1946. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton, California. Upon his discharge he moved to Columbus. He worked at the Reece Wooden Shoe Factory, Goetz Distributors and e Country Club Beer for several years. He drove a truck from 1955-1963 for Habco and at Behlen Manufacturing until 1980. He was a member of the American Legion Hartman Post #84, Fraternal Order of Eagles and AmVET.
Jim is survived by:
Daughter: Maxine (Roy) Benson of Odessa, TX
Daughter: Marilyn (Dave) Davis of Kearney, NE
12 - Grandchildren
8 - Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by:
Wife: Dorothy Treadway
Father: Lloyd Ernest Treadway
Mother: Edna Martha Treadway
Daughter: Barbara Huhman
Sister: Elaine Heise
Brother: Eugene Treadway
Arnold "Arnie" Lewis
Arnold "Arnie" Wayne Lewis, 75, died Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at his home in Columbus. Memorial services are 11: 00 am Saturday, January 17 at the First United Methodist Church in Columbus with the Rev. Bill Ritter officiating. The family will receive friends from 10: 00 am until service time Saturday at the Church. Military Honors will be conducted by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard. Interment will be at a later date in Paxton, NE.
Arnold Wayne Lewis was born October 5, 1928 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Robert T. & Marie Violet (Leist) Lewis. He received his education in Wyoming before entering the US Army where he served in the South Pacific during World War II and served in Korea and Japan during the Korean Conflict. He married Lila Jean Gifford in September of 1957 in Paxton, NE. He worked in Portland, Oregon as a Draftsman before coming to Columbus where he worked for 24 years at Becton-Dickinson, lastly as a truck driver before retiring in 1988. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Columbus, past member of the VFW Post 3704, and the American Legion in Paxton. He loved to read, listen to the radio, and his dog.
He is survived by his wife, Lila Lewis, and two sons; Ryan and Wayne Lewis.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers; Robert and Ronald Lewis.
Sydra Sue Cuba
Sydra Sue Cuba, infant daughter of Jeffrey and Brenda (Klink) Cuba of Genoa, Nebraska died Wednesday February 18, 2004 at the Columbus Community Hospital. A Private Family Service will be held Friday February 20, 2004 at Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church - Krakow rural Genoa, Nebraska. Reverend Robert Nienaber will officiate. Burial will be in the Ss Peter & Paul Cemetery - Krakow.
Sydra Sue Cuba was born February 17, 2004 in Columbus, Nebraska.
She is survived by:
Parents: Jeffrey and Brenda Cuba of Genoa, NE
Brother: Landon Cuba of Genoa, NE
Grandparents: Bernard & Sharon Cuba of Silver Creek, NE
Grandparents: Terry & Karen Klink of Columbus, NE
Great Grandmother: Elsie Grosch of Silver Creek, NE
Great Grandmother: Margaret Schmidt of Columbus, NE
Aunts, Uncles And Cousins
She was preceded by:
Great Grandparents: Joseph & Veronica Cuba
Great Grandfather: Gottlieb Grosch
Great Grandparents: William & Hulda Klink
Great Grandfather: Louis Schmidt
Sonny J. Campbell
Sonny J. Campbell, 43, of Columbus died Monday, February 16, 2004 at his home. Services are 10: 30 am Thursday, February 19, 2004 at St. Isidore Catholic Church with Reverend Joseph A. Miksch officiating. There will be Military Honors conducted by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard. Visitation will be after 4 pm Wednesday at McKown Funeral Home. There will be a Vigil Service at 7: 00 pm Wednesday, also at the funeral home. Visitation continues Thursday morning from 8-10 am at McKown Funeral Home.
Sonny J. Campbell was born March 17, 1960 in Blair, Nebraska to Melvin and Alice (Jump) Campbell. He grew up in Blair and graduated from Blair High School in 1978. He entered the United States Marine Corps July 3, 1978 and served four years where he was stationed at Camp Pendleton, California. Upon his return he attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and Southeast Community College. He began working for the Federal Aviation Administration as an electronics technician in Scottsbluff for 4 years and Columbus for the past 11 years. He married Melissa Houston on April 25, 1998 in Columbus. His passions were hunting and his family. His hobbies included trapshooting, fishing, bowling, music, and history. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, The National Rifle Association, PASS, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, Rocky Mountain Elk Federation and Hartman Post #84 American Legion.
He is survived by:
Wife: Melissa Campbell of Columbus
Parents: Melvin and Alice Campbell of Blair
Daughters: Amy and Laura Campbell of Columbus
Daughter: Sarah Hughes & Fiance' John Deeney of Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Sister: Pennie (Jim) Keller of Blair
Sister: Shirleane Lange of Blair
Niece: Stephone Casey of Blair
Niece: Shelby Lange of Blair
Alice Janssen
Alice M. Janssen, 83, of Columbus died Monday, January 26, 2004 at Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Services are 10: 30 a.m. Friday January 30, 2004 at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus with Reverend Michael V. Klatt officiating. Visitation is 4: 00 p.m. - 8: 00 p.m. Thursday at McKown Funeral Home and from 9: 30 a.m. - 10: 30 a.m. Friday at the Church. A Family Prayer Service will be held at 10: 15 a.m. Friday also at the church. Graveside Services will be 1: 30 p.m. Friday at the Fairview Cemetery in Creston. Memorials may be made to the donors choice.
Alice M. Janssen was born May 18, 1920 in Creston, Nebraska to Carl and Anna (Dirks) Luedtke. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Creston and graduated from Creston High School. On March 28, 1940 Alice was united in marriage to Clarence Janssen at St. Peter's Church in Creston. The couple moved to Columbus in the late 50's. Alice worked for Dale Electronics and then at Becton - Dickinson where she retired from. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and enjoyed knitting, playing cards and visiting with family and friends.
She is survived by:
Son: Mr. Charles (Alice) Janssen of Brighton, CO
Son: Mr. Donald (Cindy) Janssen of Columbus, NE
Son: Mr. Duane (Kandie) Janssen of Odessa, TX
Son: Mr. Richard Janssen of Lyndon, KS
Sister: Lucille Petersen of Columbus, NE
Ten Grandchildren
Twenty-Seven Great Grandchildren
One Great Great Grandchild
She is preceded in death by:
Husband: Clarence Janssen
Father: Carl Luedtke
Mother: Anna Luedtke
Granddaughter: Gina
Infant Sons: Bruce & Lyle Janssen
Sister: Elsie Hellbusch
Sister: Margaret Kuhn
Sister: Hilda Osten
Sister: Helen Theilen
Robert D. "Bob" Weber
Robert D. "Bob" Weber, age 55, of Monroe, died Saturday; February 14, 12004 at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha. Funeral services are 10: 00 a.m. Wednesday; February 18, 2004 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center. The Rev. Rodney Kneifl will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in the Ss. Patrick/Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at the church in Platte Center. A vigil will be held 7: 00 p.m. Tuesday evening also at the church. Visitation will continue Wednesday morning 9: 00 a.m. until 10: 00 a.m. at the church.
Robert D. Weber was born July 31, 1948 in Columbus, Nebraska to John and Dorothy ( Hughes) Weber. He received his early education in Monroe Public Schools and graduated from Monroe High in 1966. He attended college in Missouri Valley and Neddleton Computer School in Omaha. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1968-1970. He was married to Joan Jasper on November 7, 1970 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center. They continued to lived in Monroe. He worked at Middle State Manufacturing for a time and Lindsay Manufacturing for nearly 30 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Platte Center and was a member of the Monroe Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department where he had served as rescue chief. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid sports fan.
Bob is survived by his wife Joan of Monroe; Daughter: Lacy and Jason Jacobi of Monroe; Daughter: Krista and Brent Irish of Oklahoma City, OK; Son: John of Monroe; sister: Yvonne Groteluschen of Evergreen, CO; and 3 grandsons: Ryan Jacobi, Blaine Jacobi and Derek Irish. He was preceded in death by his parents.
