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Darline Price
March 14, 1921 - May 6, 2012
Darline Price, 91, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died May 6, 2012 at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, NE.
Darline Deardoff Price was born in Lebanon, NE on March 14, 1921 to Orion Levern Deardoff and Ebba Louise Carison. She lived in Oxford, NE. until she was three yrs old and her mother passed away. Darline and her father O.L (he was known as) moved to St. Francis in 1924. Her father O.L drove a truck picking up poultry, eggs and cream to take to Orleans, NE and ran a produce market. Several years later he opened a grocery store and Darline loved to work behind the candy Counter. When Darline was 6 yrs old, O.L. married
Chloe McKay and was blessed with two brothers, Ken and Wink and two sisters, Donna and Kay, whom she spent many hours babysitting and taking to Sunday school, the park and town activities. She went to school in St Francis Kindergarten through High school and was awarded the National Honor Society Pin.
After high school Darline worked at the telephone office until 1941 when she married
Delmont Price at a 6:00 am garden wedding in the backyard of Josephine Churchill. After a short honey moon trip they lived in Julesburg, CO, and later Sterling CO, where Delmont worked at Safeway. In 1943 she and Delmont moved to a farm in St. Francis where Delmont farmed with his twin brother and raised cattle. On 9/30/1945 they had a daughter born to them, Patricia Louise. They had many great times with friends and neighbors while living in the Lawn Ridge area. While Patty was in high school Darline worked at the county Treasurers Office and drove Patty back and forth to and from school from the farm.
In 1973 Delmont and Darline bought a house in town and moved to 419 Parkway Dr., where later their country neighbors & good friends also moved next door to them in town. Darline and Delmont also enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors who would stop by in the summer and sit and visit sitting in the drive way of their home. Darline spent several years working at the Style Shop in St. Francis until she retired.
Darline loved music and played a violin in high school and continued playing with a group at different functions in St. Francis. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and was the cherub choir director for 25 years. Darline was also very active in the St Francis Music Club and was President and also held a State office. She enjoyed going to the yearly state music club conventions with friends every year. She also was a 4-H Leader for several years when Patty was in 4-H and a Home Extension Club Member. Darline and Delmont after his retirement spent time going on trips with family and friends and also to their daughter's to spend time fishing, visiting and going to the grandchildren's sports and other events. She received a lot of joy being with her grandchildren.
After the passing of Delmont in 2006, Darline moved to Gothenburg in November of 2008 to Stone Hearth Estates Assisted Living to be closer to her daughter and family. She made many friends there and had a lot of enjoyment joining in all the activities Stone Hearth had for their residents. She also spent many hours reading books, one of her favorite past times at Stone Hearth. Darline was a friend to all with her warm and winning smile. She felt a real joy in giving and doing for others. She had humor to cheer you up or a helping hand when needed. Her many friends were a real treasure to her. She had a love for children and also her two black kitties, Mick and Millie.
Darline is survived by her daughter Pat and husband Robert Andrist, Gothenburg, NE; grandchildren Tia Murr, Kearney NE; and Jai Andrist, wife Lisa and children Lindsey, Keefer and Jaison, Gibbon NE; brother Kenneth Deardoff & wife Dee of Peoria, AZ; brother in law Cleland Tice, Scottsdale AZ; sister in law Lucille Price, St. Francis, KS; sister in law Korean Kramer of Denver, CO; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death are parents Orin Deardoff, Ebba Louise Deardoff & Chloe Deardoff; brother Wink Deardoff; sister in law Joyce Deardoff; sister Donna Smith; brother in law Raymond Smith; sister Kay Tice; brother in law Delmer Price; and brother in law Jay Kramer.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Knodel Funeral Home, St. Francis, KS.
Services will be held at the St Francis United Methodist Church, 512 S Scott, St. Francis, KS, Friday, May 11, 2012 at 10:30 am with Pastor Warren Cico officiating.
Interment will follow in the St. Francis cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church.
Joseph Houska Sr.
Joseph J. "Joe" Houska Sr., 90, of Wahoo died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at Haven House in Wahoo.
The funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo with the Rev. Rudy Oborny officiating. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Svoboda Funeral Home in Wahoo and continues one hour prior to service time at the church. A scripture service will be 7 p.m. Friday, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary, all at the funeral home.
Mildred Jean Hayden
April 9, 1926 - May 1, 2012
Mildred "Jean" was born April 9, 1926 to Daniel Lewis Hayden and Dora Mae Russell Hayden in McCook, NE.
She departed this life on May 1, 2012 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE where she had resided for the past three months.
Jean attended the Nebraska School for the Blind in Nebraska City. As a child, she learned to read and write Braille. She especially enjoyed the music they taught. Jean sang for many special occasions, including weddings, funerals, anniversary parties just to name a few.
She was a member of the Maywood Christian Church and attended the Community Club for many years. One of her favorite pastimes was to go to Perkins Mercantile and visit with everyone that came in.
Jean was an only child but she didn't really know that because she was surrounded by her many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandparents - George & Myrtle Russell and Charles & Hannah Hayden.
She is survived by two special cousins Dan (LaVonne) Snider and Darryl (Cathy) Snider who grew up in the home like her little brothers. She is also survived by many other cousins and friends.
Scott Magee
Robert "Scott" Magee, 56, of Curtis, Nebraska, died April 29, 2012 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center, North Platte, NE, as the result of an auto accident.
He was born January 27, 1956 in McCook, NE, son of Leland John Magee and Geraldine Evelyn Magee.
Scott entered the US Army in 1978, but due to his father's failing health, he returned to help run the family farm.
Scott worked as a Foreman for Weeth Feedlot, where he spent most of his time, but in his free time he spent it tending to his huge and always productive garden, cooking not only his well know salsa dip, but other dishes as well. Most importantly, Scott spent his time with his loved ones, especially his grandson Charlie.
Left to cherish his memory are son, Josh Magee of Curtis, NE, daughter, Haley Magee of Hastings and grandson Charlie Scott Walker Magee, step-son, Elliot Garrison of Anchorage, Alaska, mother, Geraldine Magee of Curtis, brother, Mike Magee (Nancy) of Clarion, Iowa, sisters: Valeria Hicks (Jim) of Curtis, Janet Wells (Nick) of Colby, Kansas, Kristie Cocrane (Tim) of Cornelius, North Carolina, nephews: Bo Hicks, Kyle and Dirk Campbell, Trevor Wells, Kevin, Travis, and Reese Cocrane, Matthew Magee, nieces: Jessica Nasello, Sid Magee, and Cassie Wells, and a host of relatives and friends.
Scott was preceded in death by his father, Leland John Magee.
Scott was a loving father and friend, well known by many for his generous heart and truthful nature.
Agnes Benes
Agnes L. Benes, 93, of Blair died Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, at Crowell Memorial Home in Blair.
She was born Feb. 26, 1911, in Brainard to Frank and Anna (Horacek) Cermak. She married
James J. Benes on Sept. 27, 1932, in Brainard. They farmed in Valparaiso before moving to Fremont where they operated a hatchery for several years. In 1982, the couple moved to Blair. She became a resident of Crowell Memorial Home in 2000.
Survivors include: a son, Al (and wife, Charlotte) Benes of Fremont; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter and 11 brothers and sisters.
The funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Blair. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in Blair. Burial will be in St. Johns cemetery in Weston.
Bonnie J. Bauman
June 4, 1929 - April 25, 2012
Bonnie June Bauman, 82, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died April 25, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.
Bonnie was born June 4th, 1929, at Gothenburg to Alvin and Winifred Ruth (Davis) Mannon.
She grew up in Gothenburg and graduated from Gothenburg High School. After high school she married
Kenneth Ray Bauman at the United Methodist Church on August 1st 1949. For many years was active in the Lutheran Church. She worked and volunteered at numerous places around Gothenburg.
Bonnie enjoyed quilting, sewing and was famous for her wearable art. She also liked to do puzzles, gardening, bridge club and loved her cats. One of her favorite hobbies was pursing good health and Reflexology. In addition, she took pleasure in the many activities at Stone Hearth. She especially enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Bonnie could always be found enjoying her morning coffee with her daughter and friends. She was well known for her colorful, generous and ministering personality. Bonnie had a love for the Lord that was contagious and wanted her friends and family to share that relationship with Him.
She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Ray Bauman; daughter Tracy Dawn; parents Alvin and Ruth Mannon; sister Maxine Shively; and brother Carroll Fred Mannon.
Survivors include Daughters Christine (Rocky) Massin of St. Joseph, Missouri, Gayleen (Alan) Rickertsen of Gothenburg; 4 grandchildren Brock (Susan) Massin, Brandon (Dana Ekstrum) Massin, Koby (Carrie) Rickertsen, Ben (Sarah) Rickertsen; and seven great-grand children (Bailey, Ryan, Anna, Bella, Christian, Addison, Brooklyn); along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Twila Bortner
April 6, 1927 - April 17, 2012
Twila L. Bortner, 85, of Maywood, Nebraska, died April 17, 2012 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE.
She was born April 6, 1927 to Frank Louis and Alda P(Smith) Ruppert and lived most of her life in the Curtis and Maywood vicinity.
She grew up on the family farm south of Maywood and attended the Buff View School near there.
She was united in marriage to LaDell Elijah "Buster" Bortner on April 10, 1943. To this union four children were born, Charles, Elizabeth, Mary and Kevin.
After her marriage she went with her husband to Fort Logan in Colorado; then after her husband was out of the Army they came back to Nebraska where they lived south of Maywood near her father's family farm. There after they moved north of Maywood on a farm. Then in 1966 they moved to Curtis where they lived for about 20 years or so. In 2002, due to some health problems she went to live with her oldest daughter for five years; then in 2007 she entered a nursing home and was there up to her death.
Twila loved her animals. Her dogs especially brought her great enjoyment. They were always there for her when she needed them.
She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary # 1504 in North Platte, and the Maywood Christian Church.
She was a wife and caring mother and she also worked at the local grocery store and for the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture.
She was baptized October 10, 1958 at the Christian Church in Maywood.
She is survived by her daughters: Elizabeth (Roger) Broeker of Maywood, Mary (Richard) Ristine of Cozad, and son Kevin (Maurice) Bortner of Moorefield; eight grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
She was proceeded in death by her husband Buster Bortner on February 14, 1998, her infant son Charles, three brothers, sister and parents.
Winford "Bob" Easton
March 4, 1940 - April 16, 2012
Winford (Bob) R., was born on March 4, 1940 and died at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper on April 16, 2012.
Winford (Bob) worked for the state of Nebraska Highway Department as a surveyor earning the status of Engineer Six, until the Interstate 80 was completed in Nebraska.
He moved to Laramie and resided nine miles west of Laramie for 36 years. Winford also worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a surveyor for several years and he had many other jobs.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Winford “Bud” R. Easton Sr. and Georgia Easton.
Winford is survived by his loving wife, Barbara (Fischer) Easton; his son, Ricky Easton and his wife Tammy; Winford’s two daughters, Vicky Easton; and Deborah Schmidt and her husband, Brian; Winford’s grandchildren, Andrea Reimer and her husband, Thomas; Nicholas and Jeremy Schmidt, and Savanna Easton; his great grandchildren, Eden Bayless and Patrick Reimer. He is also survived by his sisters, Eileen Merrihew and Gloria Burke. He will also be missed deeply by his nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2012 at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home with the Reverend Rhett Ivey officiating. Graveside will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Maywood cemetery in Maywood, Nebraska. Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m. Friday prior to the funeral service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Winford R. Easton Memorial Fund c/o Vicky Easton, 1606 W Coffman Casper, WY, 82604.
