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Leland Knigge
Leland David Knigge, eldest son of Levi and Pauline Knigge was born April 14, 1934 on a farm west of Alexandria, Neb. and passed from this life Sept. 17, 2005, at his home in Alexandria at the age of 71 years, five months and three days.
Leland was baptized and confirmed on April 3, 1949 at the Presbyterian Church in Alexandria by Rev. Franklin King. He has been a member of Presbyterian Church his entire life.
Leland's early years were spent on the farm and he attended country school, District #30 and graduated from Alexandria High School in 1952.
During his school years, he helped his Dad farm and worked for area farmers bringing his pay home to help his family.
After graduation, he worked for Messman Produce in Strang, Neb. as a route driver. He also joined the Army National Guard at this time. He was called to active duty in 1955. Before being deployed to Germany, he was united in marriage to Elenor (Kay) Hathoway. Two children were born to this union: Douglas and Sandra. Leland served three years in Germany.
Upon returning to civilian life, Leland worked the family farm and also worked for area grain elevators. He was a commercial applicator and continued in this line of work for 50 years working for elevators in Nebraska and Kansas. He also worked for Williams Drilling and went to Saudi Arabia to put up grain bins and install pivots.
After he retired, he still worked for area farmers in the Imperial and Alexandria, Neb. area. He worked for Randy May farm running a potato digger in Texas, Kansas and Nebraska area for many years.
Leland was united in marriage to Patricia Bliss on July 16, 1994 at Keystone, Neb. Leland and Pat spent many happy hours together traveling, camping and enjoying the Sand Hills of Western Nebraska.
They returned to their home town of Alexandria in the year 2000.
Leland was a very active man all of his life joining many organizations and lending a hand to all of them. He was a 4-H leader, Belvidere Fire Chief, a member of the Alexandria Community Club, Officer of the Alexandria Alumni Association, Host at the Alexandria State Lakes, Imperial Eagles Club and a member of the Thayer County Zoning Board to just name a few. He donated his time and talents to each organization many times over.
Of all the things Leland did, he most enjoyed having his grandchildren around him, whether he was taking them for a ride in the tractor or to the lakes to go camping or fishing. He had several who called him grandpa even though they were not related, HE LOVED THEM ALL.
Leland was preceded in death by his parents, Levi and Pauline Knigge and sister, Kathleen Morgan.
Survivors include his wife Patricia; children and step-children and their spouses: Doug and Teresa Knigge, Sandra Knigge, Jim and Lora Bliss, Alice and Curtis Musgrove and Lisa and Allen Meyer; sisters and brothers and their spouses, Donald and Alice Knigge, Wayne and Lois Knigge, Betty Bulin, Wanda and Charles McMillan, Wilma and Gary Luther, Cherie and Ron Domier, Darlene and Lyn Hudson, Marge and Jim Durflinger, Pauline and Bill Disney; brother-in-law Roy Morgan; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Services were held at the Presbyterian Church in Alexandria on Sept. 21, 2005 with Pastor Lana Likens officiating.
Music was provided by Cherie Domier.
Pallbearers were Rod Johnson, Dustin Johnson, Brandon Lee, Chris Bliss, Matthew Musgrove and Eric Milius.
Honorary pallbearers were Robby Meyer, Michael Musgrove, Blake Johnson, Ken Milius, Leland Weber and Tim Bliss.
Burial was in the Alexandria cemetery.
Arlene Fitzwater
Arlene Jenny Comp was born July 10, 1911 at Delmont, S.D., the daughter of Lewis Park and Ruby Maude (Jenney) Comp, and went to her heavenly reward on Sept. 15, 2005 at the Indian Hills Manor Nursing Home in Ogallala.
Arlene grew up in South Dakota with three sisters and two brothers.
She graduated from high school in the class of 1930. She then went on to the University of Nebraska where she graduated on June 4, 1934 with a degree in nursing.
She married
Ross Frank Goddard on April 12, 1936. The couple adopted a daughter, Cheryl Ruby and a son, Collyn Ross and later Marvin Eugene.
Arlene was baptized on Oct. 4, 1936 into the R.L.D.S. Church now known as the Community Church of Christ.
The family lived on a farm near Champion, Neb. until 1954 when they moved to Lexington. In 1957 they moved to Benkelman to make their home.
During all these years Arlene was dedicated to her nursing career working long hours at area hospitals and later at the nursing home in Benkelman until her retirement at the young age of 72. Even after her retirement she kept her nursing license current and would take blood pressures at the Senior Centers for the elderly. She was truly dedicated to her nursing career.
After the passing of her husband, Ross Goddard, she married
Harold Fitzwater. They enjoyed many good years together living in both Benkelman and Ogallala.
Arlene will be remembered for her devotion to nursing and her positive outlook on life. She will be deeply missed by all she touched.
Survivors include two sons, Collyn and wife, Melinda Goddard of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Marvin Goddard of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sisters and one brother, Kathryn Cole, Marie Gregory and Perry and wife Patty Comp, all of S.D.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were held on Sept. 19 at the Gubser Funeral Chapel with Jim Smith officiating.
Burial was in the Mount Hope cemetery in Imperial.
Gubser Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Julie Ann Osborn
Julie Ann Osborn, 53, of Mitchell, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff after a short battle with cancer.
Julie was born Sept. 3, 1952 at Norfolk, Neb., the daughter of Jim and Elaine (Schuett) Hanzlik.
She received her education in the Norfolk Public School System, graduating from Norfolk High School.
Julie was united in marriage to Gary Osborn, March 22, 1984 at Brighton, Colo. The couple has made their home in Scottsbluff since 1990. She owned and operated Lollipop Lane Day Care Center for 13 years until she retired due to ill health.
She enjoyed playing horseshoes, interior decorating and entertaining friends and family in her home. Everyone was always welcome for Sunday night dinner.
More than anything, being mom to her children and "Grandma Julie" to her four grandchildren and many "adopted" grandchildren brought joy and happiness to her life. Julie was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Osborn of Mitchell; daughters, Lisa Wood and husband, Tab of Imperial, Holly Johnston and husband, Rob, and Amber Badding and husband, Matthew, all of Scottsbluff; son J.R. Osborn of Mitchell; grandchildren, Lane, Kelsey and Ansley Wood, all of Imperial and Emme Johnston of Scottsbluff; mother, Elaine Hanzlik of Norfolk; sisters, Vicki Wotraing and husband, John of Florida, Jackie Delp of Missouri and Cindy Behrens and husband Mike of Norfolk; nieces and nephews.
Her father preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held Sept. 16 at the Mitchell Berean Church with Pastor Scott Mathis officiating.
Interment was at the West Lawn cemetery in Gering.
Online condolences may be sent to sympathy@jolliffefuneral home.com and will be forwarded to the family.
Herbert Minick
Herbert"Hoot" Minick, longtime resident of the Imperial area, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 20, 2005, at the Chase County Community Hospital. He was 96 years of age.
Survivors include wife, Edith of Imperial; local niece, Jean Johnson and husband, Richard of Imperial; four step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
Memorial services are pending.
Liewer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lorraine Boldt
Lorraine Boldt, age 69, passed away Thursday evening, Sept. 8, 2005, at the Heritage of Wauneta Nursing Home, Wauneta, Neb.
Survivors include husband, Lawrence of Oak Hills, Calif.; daughter, Lola Jones and husband Rick of Madrid, Neb; son, Leland Boldt and wife Danielle of Oak Hills, Calif. and brother, David Putman and wife Virgene of Indianapolis, Ind.
Memorial services for Lorraine Boldt will be held Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2005, at 2 p.m. (PT) at the Desert View Funeral Home, Victorville, Calif.
A memorial has been established in Lorraine's memory.
Liewer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Bryce Oliver Anderson
Bryce Oliver Anderson, 70, of Johnson Lake, Neb., died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005, at the Tri-County Hospital in Lexington, following a short illness.
He was born July 14, 1935, at Palmer, Neb. to Oliver and Martha (Yeager) Anderson.
Bryce was a graduate of Chase County High School at Imperial, Neb. in 1952.
He was married
to Loretta Sue Harris in 1956. The couple was blessed with two daughters; Debbie and Ann Marie. They were married
for 28 years.
He moved to Kearney, Neb. in 1960. He worked for a time with Anderson Plumbing and Heating, and later owned and operated Kearney Electric. He was a Master electrician and plumber.
He later moved to Colorado to be near his daughters and in the 1990's moved to Johnson Lake. He went in to business with Chuck Tilson, opening Central Nebraska Truss Company.
Bryce enjoyed working, which he considered his "hobby." He also enjoyed visiting with people when getting his daily cup of coffee. He will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his daughters: Debbie Anderson of San Diego, Calif., Ann Marie and Arnie Green of Silver Plume, Colo.; two grandsons: Aaron Ryan and Austin Tyler Wicht, both of San Diego, Calif.; one brother: Charles and Marilyn Anderson of Imperial, Neb.; two sisters: Leola Ridlen of Brighton, Colo. and Colleen and Bill Engles of Anaheim, Calif.; best friend and business partner: Chuck and Charlene Tilson of Elwood, Neb.; special friend: Lee Etta Winslow of Kearney, Neb.
Bryce was preceded in death by his parents.
It was Bryce's wishes his remains be returned to the ocean.
A Sunset Gathering in Remembrance of Bryce will be Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005 at 7 p.m., on the shoreline of Bullhead Point, Johnson Lake, Neb.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the Larry D. Roper Trail at Johnson Lake.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington was in charge of arrangements.
Danny Clay Garrison, Jr.
Danny Clay Garrison, Jr., was born July 22, 1965 in Englewood, Colo. to Danny and Dorene (Clay) Garrison.
Danny was baptized in the Lutheran faith in the year 1966 and departed this life on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005 in Scottsbluff, Neb. at the age of 40 years.
Danny attended grade school in Colorado.
Upon moving to Nebraska and graduation from Chase County High School, he entered the military service for six years.
He was stationed in Germany where he met his wife Petra. They were married
in August of 1988. To this union one daughter was born, Sarah Marie.
After discharge from military service, he attended mechanic school and worked as a mechanic, residing in Imperial.
Preceding him in death were his wife Petra and grandfathers Louis Clay and John Garrison.
He is survived by daughter, Sarah Marie; parents, Dan and Dorene Garrison of Imperial; brothers, Kevin and wife Debbie Garrison of Elkhorn, Neb., Curt and wife, Amy Garrison of Bellevue, Neb.; sister, Debbie Andahl of Elkhorn, Neb.; grandmothers, Sally McKinster and Eileen Martell of Imperial, Neb.; and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Graveside services were held Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Mount Hope cemetery, Imperial with Pastor David Kahle officiating.
Military rites were by VFW Post #4688 of Imperial.
A memorial has been established in Danny's memory.
Liewer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Hope Fitzgerald
Hope Arlene Ward was born to Walter William Ward and Florence Edna (Venrick) Ward in their Norcatur, Kansas, home on March 28, 1921. She was greeted at home by an older sister Marion and brothers Howard and Neil. Her family ran a small creamery to sell farmers goods and the children would deliver eggs and milk to local customers. Her mother was a teacher and later the town clerk. Hope enjoyed small town and rural life, while also experiencing the hardships of the Great Depression and the "dirty thirties" on the Kansas prairie. She recalled roller-skating every inch of sidewalk in town. She loved music, learned to play piano and became a percussionist and drum majorette with the school band. After high school, she received a scholarship to Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. She excelled and enjoyed two years of college life. Her sister, Marion, also happened to be living in Crete at the time with her young family and Hope helped out with the babies. They have always been very close.
In 1940, the U.S. was training for WWII, and Doane College was no longer available for boarding students. In those days, teaching was allowed on a two-year certificate, so Hope was recruited by two small towns. She took the job in Benkelman (it paid $100 more per year!) teaching music and kindergarten. Hope soon was invited to the Thursday night dance at the Rainbow Ballroom, where she met John Fitzgerald. He was also new in town, managing the lumber yard for Krotter Yards. On Valentine's Day 1942, they were engaged and wed May 22, 1942. WWII was looming and John had been commissioned in ROTC in college and joined the Army Engineer Corps. They honeymooned on Cape Cod when John was training before shipping out. He was gone for four years. Hope worked at Consolidated Mills in Omaha while he was gone, living with her aunts, Mabel and Belle.
After WWII, they set up housekeeping in Palisade. Martha Ann was born in December, 1946, and Margaret Catherine in November 1950. The family stayed in Palisade while the girls grew up. They enjoyed much family playtime at the cabin on Enders Lake during those years.
Hope was determined to finish her BA degree, attending summer classes at Kearney State College, graduating in 1967. She enjoyed teaching (mostly in the third grade) until she retired in 1987. She remained active in adult education, community and church. Hope always loved books, reading and she was a long-time member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Hope passed away Thursday morning, September 1, 2005, at Chase County Community Hospital, Imperial, Nebraska. She was 84 years of age.
Hope is survived by two daughters: Martha (Marty) Chartier and husband Steve of Paonia, Colorado and Cathy Hoff and husband George of Cheyenne, Wyo.; five grandchildren: Ian, Jennifer, Stephanie, Erin and Jeff; two sisters-in-law, Marie Sailors of Benkelman, Nebraska and Helen Port of Cheyenne, Wyoming; four nieces and one nephew; many friends who she has loved, taught and touched with her life.
Hope was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John, in March of 2002.
Rosary was held Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, 7 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Imperial, Neb.
Funeral Mass was held Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, 2 p.m., at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Imperial, Neb. with Fr. Greg Pawloski and Fr. Joe Mroczkowski celebrating.
Organist was Dr. J. Gordon Christensen and soloist was Mr. Jeremy Vlasin.
Casketbearers were Greg Owens, Tom Hain, Bobby Mendenhall, Gayle Vrbas, Brennan Vaverek and Randy Vlasin.
Inurnment was Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at Ft. McPherson National cemetery, Maxwell, Neb.
Liewer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Patricia Hoover
Patricia West Hoover was born Nov. 26, 1957 at Friend, Neb. to Samuel A. and Shirley (Zastrow) West.
She passed away on Aug. 28, 2005 at Lincoln, Neb.
Patty loved doing her crafts and she was a homemaker. She liked to help people who needed her.
She received her GED while living in the Grand Island area.
She married
Jerry Hoover and to this union three children were born: Shane, Danny and Katie.
She leaves to mourn her two sons, Shane and wife Ana of Lincoln, Neb. and Danny and wife Laura of Belton, Mo.; one daughter, Katie of Archie, Mo.; one grandson, Tyler Hoover; her mother and stepfather, Shirley and J.D. Reeder of Imperial, Neb.; two brothers, Joe West of Arvada, Colo. and Val Dean and Joan West of Milford, Neb.; two sisters, Vicki and Steve Bradley of Grand Island, Neb. and Lori and Bill Rowley of Alliance, Neb.; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Memorial services were conducted by Metcalf Funeral Home of Lincoln on Sept. 1, 2005, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Michael Ryan officiating.
Burial of her ashes was at the Zastrow cemetery, Cordova, Neb.
