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Timothy James Britt Sr.
Timothy James Britt Sr. of North Platte died June 28, 2001, at Centennial Park Retirement Village. He was 88.
The youngest of seven children, he was born Dec. 30, 1912, on a farm near Atkinson to Thomas and Ella Hooley Britt. He attended school in O'Neil and Lisko until moving to North Platte at the age of 11. He graduated from St. Patrick High School in 1932. He was an electrician's helper as a boy during the construction of the Pawnee Hotel and the Fox Theater. He played basketball and baseball during his school years.
On March 29, 1937, he married Dorothy Marie Tharp in North Platte, where they lived their married life. They owned and operated North Side Cash Grocery Store for many years and then Tim's Meat until they retired.
Mr. Britt was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Elks. He rarely missed a meeting of the "Coyotes," or coffee at McDonald's. He liked hunting and fishing and working in the outdoors. He enjoyed all the aspects of ranching as well. Some of his favorite times were spent at Bill Callahan's ranch in the Maywood area where he was the chief cook.
Survivors include two sons, Timothy Jr. (Janet) of Riverton, Wyo., and Michael (Barbara) of Milan, Italy; a sister, Rose Drost of Florida; a sister-in-law, Mardella (Raymond) Eisele of Kearney; five grandchildren, Tim III (Molly), Patrick (Kerry), Mychelle, Claudene and Michaelene; three great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; a sister, Marie; and four brothers, Bob, Joe, Leo "Pete," and Francis.
Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Catholic Schools at 801 S. Dewey, or the donor's choice.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the Carpenter Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in North Platte. Burial will follow at 1:15 p.m. in the Fairview Cemetery in Cozad.
Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge.
Wilma L. Keller
Wilma L. Keller, 97, longtime North Platte resident, died June 26, 2001, at Bowie, Md.
She was born Jan. 15, 1904, to Charles L. and Nora Brown Kaupp at Broken Bow.
She was raised in the Broken Bow area and graduated from high school at Merna. After graduation she attended a year of business school in Lincoln.
She married Vere A. Keller of Lincoln on Oct. 29, 1927. They moved to North Platte in 1948. Her husband died Dec. 9, 1987.
In 1988, she moved to Bowie, Md., to live with her daughter. She attended St. Matthews United Methodist Church and the Bowie Adult Care Center. She enjoyed socializing, playing cards and many day excursions.
Mrs. Keller was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the American War Mothers, the U.S. Army Mothers, the Gold Star Mother, the Maxwell War Mothers, Nebraska Home Extension Club, Royal Neighbors (Maxwell, Eureks Lodge), the Sarah Rebekah Lodge 10 of North Platte and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Does Drove 109. She enjoyed canning, crocheting and playing bridge.
Survivors include a daughter, JoAnne (Russ) Michener of Bowie; three granddaughters, Sandra Totten of Gambrills, Md., Debra (Mark) Perkins of Annapolis, Md., and Sherry (James) Duley of Gambrills, Md.; three great-grandchildren, Christopher, Allison and Melissa Perkins; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; and a brother.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens with the Rev. David Lux officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge.
Sharon Marie Kreikemeier
WEST POINT - Sharon Marie Kreikemeier, 51, of rural West Point, mother of Jenny Johnston of Stapleton, died June 29, 2001, at the St. Francis Memorial Hospital following a horse-riding accident.
She was born April 26, 1950, at West Point to Edward and Adana Kreikemeier Wieneke, and graduated from West Point High School in 1968. She attended Bahners Beauty School in Fremont.
On Aug. 1, 1970, she married Larry Kreikemeier at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in St. Charles where they farmed. For many years, she owned and operated the Hair Den Beauty Salon in West Point.
She enjoyed rodeo and served as secretary of the Nebraska High School Rodeo for many years. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and St. Mary's Guild.
Mrs. Kreikemeier is survived by her husband; a daughter, Jenny (Jason) Johnston of Stapleton; three sons, Jeff (Wanda) of Stanton, Brad of Durango, Colo., and Barry of West Point; her parents; two sisters, Shirley Rief of West Point and Lynette Petersen of Scribner; and a brother, Gerald Wieneke of West Point.
Memorials are suggested to St. Mary's Catholic Church or the Sharon Kreikemeier Scholarship Fund.
Guild Rosary will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Stalp Funeral Home in West Point. Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the church. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at the Stalp Funeral Home in West Point.
Marlene F. McCullough
BRADY - Marlene F. McCullough, 68, of Brady died June 29, 2001, at York.
She was born Aug. 19, 1932, at Los Angeles.
On Aug. 31, 1952, she married Robert L. McCullough at Carson City, Nev. They spent most of their lives in the Los Angeles area. In 1952, they moved to Brady.
Mrs. McCullough is survived by her husband; a daughter, Colleen (Tony) Kessler of Beaver Crossing; a son, Michael of Santa Clarita, Calif.; three grandsons, Joshua, Aaron and Kathleen Kessler; a sister, Evelyn Sutt of Sequim, Wash.; and a brother, Ricardo Benites of New Mexico.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Counsel Catholic Church in Gothenburg. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church in Gothenburg with the Rev. Donald O'Brien as celebrant. Burial will be in the McCullough family cemetery south of Maxwell.
Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. Monday at the Carpenter Memorial Chapel and from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the church.
Edward L. Roe
GOTHENBURG - Edward Roe, 92, of Gothenburg, a former longtime resident of Cozad, died June 30, 2001, at the Gothenburg Memorial Hospital.
He was born Oct. 14, 1908, at Cozad to Rozell and Lottie Gunn Rose. He attended rural school
On Sept. 10, 1928, he married Irene Anders at North Platte. They lived in Cozad. He was employed for a brief time by the Ditch Co., and then for several years as a truck driver for Cover Feed Lot.
He worked for Davis and later Muirhead Petroleum Company as a truck driver, doing bulk fuel delivery. He then worked at the Co-op Station until his retirement.
He was a member of the Cozad Christian Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Mr. Roe is survived by a daughter, Jewel (Milton) Schulz of Gothenburg; a son, LaVern (Marge) of Burley, Idaho; a son-in-law, Gerald Morris of Gothenburg; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife in 1998; a daughter, Ruth Morris; a granddaughter, Ruth Ann Morris; a grandson, Edward Roe; three sisters, Bertha Murray, Opal Moore and Gladys Woodring; and three brothers, Fred, John and Glen.
Memorials are suggested to the Cozad Christian Church.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Cozad Christian Church with Jim Henry officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad.
Patricia L. Shaver
ELLIS, Kan. - Patricia Lou Shaver of Ellis, Kan., formerly of North Platte, died June 29, 2001, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was 73.
She was born July 21, 1927, at Denver.
She was a homemaker and was active in the American Women in the Arts, the North Platte Christian Women's Club and was a member of the Agape Southern Baptist Church.
Mrs. Shaver is survived by her husband, Rex; three daughters, Vicki Shaver of Dumbarton, Scotland, and Mary Matzke and Sherri Faulkender, both of Ellis; two sons, Ned and James, both of Hays, Kan.; a sister, Diane Gouff of Atascadero, Calif.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to the Maranatha Bible Camp.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Armel (Colorado) Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Lofton officiating.
Wasinger Funeral Home of Ellis, Kan., is in charge.
Earlene L. Anderson
Earlene Leona Anderson, 58, of North Platte died June 30, 2001, at her home.
She was born April 12, 1943, in North Platte to Everett and Almira Reeves Post. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1961.
On July 7, 1963, she married Lavern Paul Anderson in North Platte. In 1956, she received Jesus Christ as her personal savior.
Mrs. Anderson worked for Cornhusker Tractor from 1963 to 1969.
From 1971 until 2001, she was employed with the United States Postal Service, serving as postmaster in Wellfleet from 1992 to 2001. She was a member of the Valley Christian Church, made beautiful porcelain dolls and was an avid reader. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. She loved people and had a good sense of humor and constant faith and trust in the Lord to the very last. Truly, those who remain are blessed by having known her.
Survivors include her husband of North Platte; two daughters, Jill (Chris) Sprinkle of Lee's Summit, Mo., and Jean (Blane) Uphoff of Lincoln; a brother, Vance Post of North Platte; and two grandchildren, Joel and Sara Sprinkle.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bobby Post.
Memorials are suggested to the Callahan Cancer Center or to the Valley Christian Church.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Valley Christian Church with the Rev. Dennis Olsen officiating. Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery south of Maxwell.
Visitation will be today from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday from noon to 6 p.m.
Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Timothy James Britt Sr.
Timothy James Britt Sr. of North Platte died June 28, 2001, at Centennial Park Retirement Village. He was 88.
The youngest of seven children, he was born Dec. 30, 1912, on a farm near Atkinson to Thomas and Ella Hooley Britt. He attended school in O'Neil and Lisko until moving to North Platte at the age of 11. He graduated from St. Patrick High School in 1932. He was an electrician's helper as a boy during the construction of the Pawnee Hotel and the Fox Theater. He played basketball and baseball during his school years.
On March 29, 1937, he married Dorothy Marie Tharp in North Platte, where they lived their married life. They owned and operated North Side Cash Grocery Store for many years and then Tim's Meat until they retired.
Mr. Britt was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Elks. He rarely missed a meeting of the "Coyotes" or coffee at McDonald's. He liked hunting and fishing and working in the outdoors. He enjoyed all the aspects of ranching as well. Some of his favorite times were spent at Bill Callahan's ranch in the Maywood area where he was the chief cook.
Survivors include two sons, Timothy Jr. (Janet) of Riverton, Wyo., and Michael (Barbara) of Milan, Italy; a sister, Rose Drost of Florida; a sister-in-law, Mardella (Raymond) Eisele of Kearney; five grandchildren, Tim III (Molly), Patrick (Kerry), Mychelle, Claudene and Michaelene; three great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; a sister, Marie; and four brothers, Bob, Joe, Leo "Pete," and Francis.
Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Catholic Schools at 801 S. Dewey, or to the donor's choice.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the Carpenter Funeral Home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in North Platte. Burial will follow at 1:15 p.m. in the Fairview Cemetery in Cozad.
Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge.
