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Donald H. Larson
Donald H. Larson, 89 of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Lincoln, NE.
He was born
at home in Hamburg, Iowa on October 1, 1919, the second child of six to Richard A. and Meta C. (Hofsaess) Larson. He grew up in Hamburg, was baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical Lutheran Church and was graduated valedictorian of the Hamburg High School class of 1937.
Following high school he was employed by IMP Implement Co. of Randolph, Iowa, the Interstate Nurseries of Hamburg, Iowa and the Iowa State Highway Commission. On February 25, 1941 he enlisted in the 124th Observation Squadron of the Iowa National Guard. Immediately following his enlistment the 124th was activated into the US Army Air Corps and was assigned to Sherman Field, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Following the start of World War II he served in Texas at Ellington Field and the Galveston Air Base.On December 20, 1941 at Tarkio, Missouri he married Ilo Jeanne Carter. Early in 1943 she joined him in New Orleans, Louisiana while he served with the anti-submarine patrol in the Gulf of Mexico. Don and Ilo first lived together at 3343 Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans.
Prior to being commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant on April 17, 1943 he served as Tech Sergeant and Sergeant Major. Following his commission he was sent to Salt Lake City, Utah for duty assignment and was posted to the about-to-be opened Air Base at Grand Island, Nebraska where he served as military personnel officer.
In October of 1943 he was promoted to 1st Lietenant and personnel officer at the now in full operation Grand Island Air Base which was the final training and assembly stage for B-17 Air Groups bound for the 8th Air Force in Europe. His son Eric was born
in Grand Island May 24, 1944.
On June 6, 1944 he was promoted to Captain and Base Personnel Officer at Grand Island which now had expanded to include an annex-base at Beringuen Field, Puerto Rico. This annex was utilized in navigational training for crews operating the new B-29 aircraft to be used in the Pacific. Victory came in Europe and with that came a shift in Don’s assignment to the “Silver Plate Project” of atomic bomb fame. His participation in that operation involved the selection of the all-volunteer B-29 flight crews for assignment to Wendover, Utah. This unit would become the 509th Composite group and would eventually be based in Roswell, New Mexico. His son Alan Bruce was born
in Hamburg, Iowa on June 16, 1945.
The BOMB ended the war and Don was faced with a choice of terminating or continuing his career as an Air Force officer which would have included several years in occupied Germany and separation from his family who would remain in Iowa. Given this choice he left the Air Force on a Stand-By Reserve Basis where he remained for nearly thirty years and was officially retired in 1973.
Following active duty Don with his wife and sons came to Nebraska City in the winter of 1945. They started a small farm products business (cream, eggs, poultry, livestock feed) and went to work. They first installed a tiny grocery department and purchased the store building. It all expanded into a Supermarket, Farm Center and a real estate holding company. The enterprises grew for many years and life was good.
During these years he also became a public servant as a director of the Chamber of Commerce, Finance Commissioner of Nebraska City and First District Otoe County Commissioner and board chairman.
Following the death of his wife, Ilo Jeanne, in 1973 Don retired from active business. During his retirement years he pursued his passionate interest in the conservation of natural resources and wildlife. To this end he served for twenty years as a Director of the Nemaha Natural Resources District to include two consecutive terms as Chairman. Also during this time he served fifteen years as a member and Chairman of the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission.
In his later years he traveled a good portion of the world in wonderful company.
Don was a lifelong member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eagles, Elks, Masonic Lodge and many other organizations.
Don is survived by his many friends and family to include his brother Richard Larson who lives on the family homestead in Hamburg, Iowa, brother-in-law Charles Martin also of Hamburg, Iowa, son Eric, son and daughter-in-law A Bruce and Dr. Susan Larson all of Nebraska City. Also surviving are his many grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and others he regarded as children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, twin brothers Keith (Tub) and Kenneth, and sisters Norma Lee and Gloria Jeannette.
Throughout Don’s life he always found time to nurture, encourage and inspire everyone close to him. During the final years of his life he kept a sign on his door that read: “Let me live in a house beside the road and be a friend to all.” That little sign said it all.
A Memorial Service will be held at Gude Mortuary in Nebr. City, NE at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 11th, 2009 with Fr. Michael McCabe officiating. Burial will follow at Wyuka Cemetery in Nebr. City with complete military services conducted by the Nebraska National Guard Funeral Honors Detail. There will be no viewing or visitation.
Memorials are suggested to the Otoe County Veterans Van and may be sent c/o Bruce Larson, PO Box 793, Nebr. City, NE 68410
Gude Mortuary in Nebr. City is in charge of the arrangements.
Leland W. Brown
Leland W. Brown, age 95 of Hamburg, IA passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at The Ambassador in Sidney, IA.
Leland was born
on October 24, 1913 in Hamburg, IA; the son of Tracy and Maggie (Smith) Brown. He served in the United States Army during WWII and later was united in marriage to Allie E. Mackey on September 15, 1941 at Rock Port, MO.
Leland was a farmer all of his life in Fremont County, Iowa. He was a Jehovah’s Witness and a member of the Hamburg American Legion.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Allie of Hamburg, IA; children: Sharon Rogers of Hamburg, IA; Karen Spence of Henderson, NV and Glenn Brown of Henderson, NV; 5 grandchildren: Debra Rogers, Christopher Spence, Sandra Rogers, Jeffrey Spence and Aly Brown; 2 great-grandchildren: Joshua Spence and Justin Spence; siblings: Carl Brown of Hamburg, IA; Sally Givens of Council Bluffs, IA; Malvina McPherson of Yucaipa, CA and Margaret Goad of Dallas, TX and other family and friends.
Leland was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Roy, Vernon and Robert Brown and three sisters: Virginia Barrett, Betty Brown and Frances Holland.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2009 at the Rash-Gude Funeral Home in Hamburg, IA; burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery southeast of Hamburg with complete military services conducted by the Hamburg American Legion.
The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the Hamburg Fire and Rescue or the Hamburg Library.
Rash-Gude Funeral Home in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Eddie F. Hibbs
Eddie F. Hibbs, age 65 of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Saturday; March 28, 2009 at Duff's Friendship Villa in Nebraska City.
Eddie was born
on February 9, 1944 in Madisonville, KY; the son of William E. and Effie J. (Gibbons) Hibbs. He was united in marriage to Helen May Cedar on February 16, 1967 in Omaha, NE and to this this union one child was born: Christina.
After completing high school, Eddie entered the United States Air Force on April 20, 1964. He fought in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged on April 19, 1968. He worked at various jobs in Nebr. City as a general laborer, including the Nebr. City Parks Dept. and Wyuka Cemetery. He was a member of the American Legion and the First Christian Church in Nebr. City, NE.
Those left to cherish Eddie’s memory include his wife Helen Hibbs of Riverton, IA; daughter Christina Labrum and husband William of Riverton, IA; 8 grandchildren: William, Elizabe
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Gude Mortuary in Nebr. City, NE with the Rev. Jerry Albright officiating; burial will follow in the Riverton Cemetery in Riverton, IA.
There will be family visitation on Friday evening from 7 - 8 p.m. at Gude Mortuary.
Ralph F. Lytle
Ralph F. Lytle, age 72 of Nebr. City passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at his home in Nebraska City.
Ralph was born
on September 2, 1936 in Payne, Ohio; the son of Henry and Mary Pearl (Stultz) Lytle. He was united in marriage to Jean E. Frazier on June 29, 1985 in Anamosa, IA. He was an over the road truck driver all his life. Ralph was a member of the Gospel Satellite Church in Omaha, NE.
He is survived by his wife Jean of Nebr. City, NE; two daughters Roxie Beals and Regina Lytle both of Salina, OH; 4 grandchildren; one brother Bob Lytle of Miami, FL and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by a son Ralph Lylte, Jr.
Graveside funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2009 at Wyuka Cemetery in Nebr. City, NE with Pastor David Widger officiating. Open Visitation will be before the service on Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Gude Mortuary.
Gude Mortuary in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Tomas S. “Tom” Borrego, Sr.
Tomas S. “Tom” Borrego, Sr., age 92 of Nash, TX passed away on March 13, 2009. He was a former resident of Hamburg, IA.
He was born
on May 11, 1916 at Hondo, TX; the son of Andrew and Josie Borrego. He worked for many years at the former Interstate Nurseries in Hamburg, IA until he retired in 1970. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hamburg, IA while living in Iowa.
Tom entered the US Army in 1939 and was honorably discharged in 1942. He served during WWII.
On February 14, 1945, he was united in marriage to Ricarda Ramierez at Elgin, TX and to this union eight children were born.
He is survived by his wife Ricarda of Nash, TX; children: Tom Borrego, Jr. and wife Nelda of Shubert, NE, Raul Borrego and wife Sandra of Nebr. City, NE, Augustine Borrego of Nash,TX, Richard Borrego and wife Karen of Nebr. City, NE, Gloria Howell of Cook, NE, Mary Hansen and husband Keith of Hamburg, IA and Alicia Howard and husband John of California; 18 grandchildren,, 39 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren; other family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his son Roy, a twin brother and two sisters.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday; March 19, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. graveside at St. Mary’s Cemetery at Hamburg, IA with Fr. Vern Smith officiating. Burial will follow the services with complete military services conducted by the Hamburg American Legion Post.
Pallbearers will be Chris and Terry Hansen, Erik, Ralph and David Borrego and Tony Soriano.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Rash-Gude Funeral Home in Hamburg, IA.
Rash-Gude Funeral Home, Hamburg, IA in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Sandra Lea (Rice) Gerzeski
Sandra Lea (Rice) Gerzeski, age 68; formerly of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at the home of her daughter Betty Mullanack in Drury, MO after a battle with cancer.
Sandy was born
on November 10, 1940 in Altoona, PA to William and Violet (Forrester) Rice. She was a resident of Nebraska City for a number of years before moving to Missouri to live with her daughter. She became extremely ill in September of 2008.
She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary in Nebraska City, NE. She was baptized on November 24, 1996 at the United Methodist Church in Julian,NE. She was saved and accepted Jesus again by Minister Roger Flint on March 10, 2009 in Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother William Rice, son Clemence H. Lucas, Jr., daughter Alberta R. Braden, one grandson William Wade Braden, her second husband of over 20 years Clemence H. Lucas, Sr. and third husband of 15 years David A. Gerzeski.
He is survived by daughters: Betty Mullanack and husband Jake of Missouri, Goldie Libby and husband Richard of Missouri, Marjorie Bailey of New York; sister Carol Dorsey of New Jersey; brother Kevin Rice of Louisiana; 18 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; special friend Charlie Taylor and numerous family and friends.
Visitation with the family will be held Tuesday morning (March 17) from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Gude Mortuary Chapel in Nebraska City. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the East Union Cemetery northeast of Union, NE with interment to follow.
Gude Mortuary in charge of the funeral arrangements
Alma J. Alley
Alma J. Alley died on Monday, March 9, 2009, at the Knute Nelson Home in Alexandria, Minnesota, at the age of 73 years. She was born
in Sioux City, Iowa, on September 27, 1935, the daughter of and Mary (Grout) Calhoun.
She is survived by her children Russ Alley of Tarkio, MO; Mike Alley of Bellevue, NE; Randy Alley of Oakley, CA; Angie Martin of Carlos, MN; Cindy Atkison of Darlington, MO, and Linda Cateras of Pittsburg, CA. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and her brothers Robert Calhoun of Monte Vista, CA and Michael Calhoun of Slovan, PA.
Alma was preceded in death by her parents and son Patrick Alley.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday (March 14) at 1:00 p.m. at the Rash-Gude Funeral Home in Hamburg, IA with Rev. Mel Hurst of the United Trinity Church officiating. Private inurnment services will be held at the Hamburg Cemetery in Hamburg, IA.
Rash-Gude Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Marlene Joyce (Kennell) Powell
Marlene Joyce (Kennell) Powell, age 72 of Hamburg, IA; formerly of Benkelman, NE passed away on August 19, 2009 at the Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, IA.
Marlene Joyce Anderson was born
on October 11, 1936 in Atchison County, Missouri, the only child born
to Marian A. and Gertrude G. (Perry) Anderson. Marlene grew up near Hamburg, Iowa and graduated from Hamburg High School in 1954.
On April 21, 1956, Marlene married Donald Wayne Kennell and made their home in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Marlene worked as a telephone operator until the birth of their first child. They had four children; two sons and two daughters. With Don active in the National Guard / Army Reserve, they relocated often until settling back at Marlene’s family farm near Hamburg after the death of her parents in 1970. They farmed and operated a farm machinery repair business where Marlene handled the bookkeeping.
On March 14, 1983, Don passed away. Marlene continued to manage the farm and went back to work at a woman’s clothing store in Nebraska City to help keep her youngest daughter in college.
In 1989, Marlene met and fell in love with Glen Powell of Benkelman, Nebraska. They were married October 11, 1989. With this union Marlene gained two step-sons and a step-daughter. They made their home in Benkelman, Nebraska then moved to Capitan, New Mexico in 1991 following the move of a ranch operation where Glen was employed. In 1996 they moved back to Hamburg, Iowa for four years and then returned to Benkelman upon Glen’s retirement. Glen passed away May 22, 2009. Due to Marlene’s health, she moved back to her childhood home on the farm near Hamburg, Iowa and resided with her oldest son, Robert and his wife until entering the hospital on August 8, 2009. On Wednesday, August 19, 2009, Marlene entered into final rest at Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa at the age of 72 years.
Marlene was a loving wife and devoted mother. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, active in the Atchison County 4-H Extension Club and supported her children in Boy and Girl Scouts, 4-H and various activities as they went through school. She enjoyed baking, gardening, sewing and was an avid reader. She loved going to dances with Don while he was a member of the Western Spirits and K-Country bands and was proud of her children in passing on his love of music. She also enjoyed making baby quilts as gifts for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death are her parents, Marion A. and Gertrude G. Anderson; and husbands, Donald W. Kennell aMarlene is survived by her loving children, Peggy Sue Welchans and husband Kenny of Hamburg, IA; Robert Kennell and wife Barbara of Hamburg, IA; Larry Kennell and wife Lisa of Omaha, NE; and Sherry Hartman and husband Mark of Apex, NC; step-sons, Joe Powell of Cheyenne, WY and John Powell and wife Judy of Ketchum, OK; step-daughter Sonja Thompson and husband Richard of McCook, NE; seventeen grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
Memorial Services will be held Tuesday morning (Aug. 25) at 10:00 a.m. at the Gude Mortuary in Nebraska City, NE with Rev. Jeff Kelley of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Wyuka Cemetery at Nebraska City.
Memorials may be given to the Hamburg Fire/Rescue Department.
Rash-Gude Funeral Home, Hamburg, IA in charge of the arrangements.
Shirley Ann Sebek
Shirley Ann Sebek, age 62 of Dudley, MO (formerly Tulsa, OK and Hamburg, IA) passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at the Westwood Hills Health Care Center in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Shirley was born
on January 17, 1947 in Hamburg, IA; the daughter of Victor and Ruth (Nahkunst) Moyer. She lived at Dudley, MO the past 6 months. She formerly lived in Tulsa, OK for about 30 years and spent her earlier years in Iowa.
Shirley was a hair stylist when she lived in Tulsa. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and was a member of several Harley Davidson organizations. She was a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol and organized many events for the American Legion in Tulsa.
Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter Lisa Sebek-Hellard of Clairmore, OK; three sons Patrick Sebek and wife Tracy of Doniphan, MO; Jimmie Moore and wife Sharon of Dudley, MO and John Sebek and wife Becky of Lake Cormorant, MS; her father Victor Moyer of Hamburg, IA; 11 grandchildren; two brothers John Moyer of Hamburg, IA and Ralph Smith of Vista, CA and sister Janice Rice of Tabor, IA; other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother Ruth Moyer.
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the Hamburg Cemetery in Hamburg, IA with Rev. Sara Malone officiating. Inurnment will follow the services.
Memorials are suggested to the Hamburg American Legion.
Rash-Gude Funeral Home, Hamburg, IA in charge of the arrangements.
