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Florence L. (Broz) Jeffers
Florence L. Jeffers, died Monday, August 21, 2006, at Chase County Hospital in Imperial. She was 85.
Florence was born in Hayes County on August 26, 1920 to Frank and Agnes (Schneider) Broz. She graduated from St. Patrick’s Academy in Sidney in 1938 and Kearney State College in 1972.
She married
Charles Bailey Jeffers at Hayes Center on February 17, 1942. To this union six children were born.
She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church of Palisade, a lifetime member of the Altar Society, and she enjoyed reading and crocheting.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Agnes; husband, Charles (April 6, 1999); and brother Walter Broz.
Survivors include her son Larry Jeffers of Wauneta; daughters, Janet Rucker and husband, Jerry of Arvada, Colorado, Rita Steinke and husband, Don of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Kathy Knepp of Auburn, Patty Laird and husband Scott of Hayes Center, Margaret Schuman and husband Neil of Littleton, Colorado; brothers, Vincent Broz and wife Marg, Fran Broz all of McCook, LaVerne Broz and wife Carol of Conroe, Texas; sister Theresa Steiner of Wheatridge, Colorado; 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Memorials were to be given in her name.
Rosary was Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.CDT at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home.
Mass of Christian Burial took place Thursday, August 24, at 10:00 a.m.CDT at St. James Catholic Church of Trenton, with Father Valerian Bartek as Celebrant.
Burial followed at the Palisade cemetery.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Robert Leroy Jackson
Robert L. Jackson, age 80, died Tuesday (August 8, 2006) at McCook Community Hospital.
He was born February 15, 1926 at McCook to Frank and Hazel (Larreau) Jackson at their residence. Hazel later married
Leo B. Lehn at Indianola.
Bob attended schools at Oberlin, Kansas, at the age of 16, during his junior year of high school, he decided to enlist in the armed forces of the United States. After Basic Training he was sent to Europe, where he was attached to the 101st Airborne and 94th Infantry.
Bob was in seven different Countries during World War II, under Gen. Patton. After D-day both the 101st and 94th was sent back to the United States, Bob reenlisted and was sent to the 4th Calvary Mechanized Division, as Master Sgt. He spent most of his service time, about 5 years, in Europe. When his time came to be Discharged, at Camp Kilmer New Jersey, September 3rd of 1948, he returned to McCook during the terrible winter of 1948.
He married
Virginia F. Gonzales in Atwood, Kansas after her graduation in 1949. Later they renewed their vows at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook. To this union nine children were born. Evelyn, Raymond, Rick, Carol, Bill, Bob, Sharon, Patricia, and LaDonna.
He later married
his sister-in-law, Janice E. Lehn at Stockville on May 16, 1990. She had five children, Dick, Barbara, Rosalie, Roderick, Rodney, and Carol.
He was a lifetime member of the North American Hunting Club, lifetime member of the National Rifle Club Association, VFW, and the American Legion. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed boating, camping and sports. Bob was a Brick Mason and Masonry Contractor all his years following his service years. Bob loved all very much.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Hazel; his first wife Virginia; daughter, Patricia; step-father, Leo Lehn; two brothers, Bill Jackson, Richard Lehn; sister, Mayme Matterson.
Survivors include his wife, Janice; daughters, Evelyn Atkinson of Lincoln, Carol Pagel and husband, Dennis, of Weston; Sharon McCarville and husband, Tom of Hot Springs, South Dakota, LaDonna Ingram and husband, Mark of Cambridge; sons, Raymond Jackson and wife, Elizabeth, Rick Jackson and wife, Ellen all of Lincoln, Bill Jackson and wife, Michelle of Cambridge, Bob Jackson, Jr. and wife, Joan of Meriden, Wyoming; step-daughters, Barbara Miller, and husband, Jack of Churchton, Maryland, Rosalie Reed and husband, Jerry of Thornton, Colorado, Carol Shackle and husband Tim of Denver; step-sons, Richard Lehn Jr. and wife, Sue, Roderick Lehn and wife, Cindy, Rodney Lehn and wife, Jackie all of Lincoln; a sister, Patricia Finch and husband, Floyd; 38 grandchildren, and 41 great-grandchildren.
Memorials were to be given in his name.
Funeral services were at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home on Monday, August 14, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor David Feddern officiating.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Lori Jean (Baumfalk) Hoff
Lori Jean (Baumfalk) Hoff, age 42, died Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
Lori was born in Oberlin, Kansas on May 25, 1964 to Eugene and Cleta (Riley) Baumfalk. She graduated from McCook High School in 1982 and attended McCook Community College.
She was a homemaker, busy mother of two and enjoyed spending time with her special dog, Spike.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Gilbert Riley and Harry Hein.
Survivors include her son, Jay Baumfalk and special friend, Angie Rathe; one daughter, Kali Hoff; her parents, Eugene and Cleta Baumfalk; three brothers, Paul Baumfalk and wife Adrienne, Ray Felker and Don Felker and wife Lisa; special cousin, Jackie Baumfalk; grandmothers, Vonnie Riley and Hannah Hein, all of McCook.
Memorials were to be given in her name.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 19, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home with Pastor Clark Bates officiating. Burial took place in Memorial Park cemetery.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Elburn Clyde Rice
Elburn “Pete” Clyde Rice of Palisade died Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at McCook Community Hospital. He was 79 years old.
Pete was born February 12, 1927 to Floyd and Gladys (Cole) Rice at Palisade. He graduated from Palisade High School in 1945 and Doane College in 1950. He played football and baseball while attending Doane and also for the McCook Cats. On March 20, 1945 he entered the US Navy. He served during World War II and was honorably discharged on July 23, 1946.
On February 5, 1950, he married
Bette McKillip at Genoa. To this union three children were born. They made their home on a farm west of Palisade where he raised registered Angus Cattle.
Pete was a member of the Palisade United Methodist Church; Palisade Masonic Lodge #216, Bethel Chapter O.E.S., the Palisade American Legion Post #318 and VFW Post #7028.
Pete sang for many weddings, funerals and special occasions. He was an avid golfer and Husker fan attending many of their games including the bowl games. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Preceded him in death were his parents, Floyd and Gladys Rice; and one sister, Roberta Lebbs.
Survivors include his wife, Bette Rice of Palisade; two sons, Michael “Mick” Rice and wife, Diane, of Spokane, WA and Kirk Rice and wife, Connie, of Weskan, KS; one daughter, Barbara and husband, Gary Hinz, of McCook; eight grandchildren, Ty, Charice, Justin, Brianne, Katie, Nicholas, Patrick and Austin and six great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be given in his name to the Palisade United Methodist Church, Palisade Community Foundation or the charity of your choice.
Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until noon and Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be Monday, June12, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at the Palisade United Methodist Church with Rev. Judy Dye officiating. Burial will be in the Palisade cemetery.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Catherine Rose
Catherine Rose, age 88, died Thursday, September 7, 2006, at Hillcrest Nursing Home.
Catherine was born on August 13, 1918, at Clearwater, NE to Leo A. and Julia Catherine (Purcell) Rose. She moved to the McCook community as a small child. She graduated from McCook High School in 1935 and McCook College in 1937.
Catherine was employed as an accountant for Nebraska Public Power District for many years. She was also a caretaker for her two sisters, Clara and Margaret, when their health failed. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and Altar Society.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Leo and Julia Rose; two sisters, Margaret Rose and Clara Gray and her husband, Orville.
Survivors include her church family and a host of friends.
Memorials may be given in her name to Hillcrest Nursing Home Foundation.
Visitation will be Friday until 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until noon and Sunday 4:00 p.m. until time of rosary.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.
Vesper Norine (Roberts) Ross
Vesper Norine Ross died Monday (August 14, 2006) at El Dorado Manor in Trenton. She was 96 years old.
Vesper was born on February 23, 1910, in Red Cloud, NE to Chester Otis and Esther Arada (Rakestraw) Roberts. At the age of four, she moved with her parents to a farm south of Culbertson. She attended school at District 62. When she was nine, they moved to a farm on the Blackwood Creek north of Culbertson. She then attended School District 2 until the eight grade. She graduated from Culbertson High School in 1927.
She remained at home until December 2, 1929, at which time she married
Daniel Floyd Ross. They made their home across the road from her parents and spent the next 30 years farming. To this union four children were born.
In 1959, due to her husband’s failing health, they retired from farming. They purchased a home just north of Culbertson where Vesper lived until April of 2005, when she moved to El Dorado Manor in Trenton.
Vesper became a member of the Culbertson United Methodist Church in her early teens. She taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and played the piano. She belonged to several clubs and enjoyed working in her yard, cooking and baking.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Chester and Esther Roberts; her husband, Daniel Ross; an infant daughter; and son Paul “Butch” Ross.
Survivors include her son, Robert Ross and wife, Mary Lou, of Culbertson; daughter, Virginia and husband, Walter Zobel, of Minneapolis, MN; daughter-in-law, Joylyn Ross of Culbertson; two sisters, Gladys and husband, Harry Godtel, of McCook and Norma and husband, Don Hill, of Loveland, CO; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-granddaughters.
Memorials may be given in her name.
There will not be a public viewing. A private family inurnment will be held Saturday at the Culbertson cemetery with Rev. Richard Melano officiating.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Marilyn Gladys (Alexander) Rucker
Marilyn Gladys Rucker of Hayes Center died Thursday, December 28, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. She was 78 years old.
Marilyn was born on August 13, 1928 in Hayes County to David and Gladys (Repass) Alexander. She graduated from Hayes Center High School and attended Kearney College. She taught elementary school for a short time.
On June 4, 1955, she married
Stanley Dween Rucker in North Platte. Their entire married
life was spent in Hayes Center. Together, they raised one son, Alan Rucker
Marilyn was a member of the Union Congregational United Church of Christ. She participated in Women’s Fellowship within that church. She was also a member of the notorious Kitchen Klatter Band! Marilyn loved to play cards, play the piano and organ, and was an absolute whiz at correctly guessing the “Guess Who” features in the weekly Times-Republican newspaper.
Preceding her in death were her parents, David and Gladys Alexander; one son, Michael Steven; two sisters, Betty Fritzler and Helen Enyeart and one brother, James Alexander.
Survivors include her husband, Stanley Rucker of Hayes Center; son, Alan Rucker of Hayes Center; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Memorials may be given to the Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Hayes Center.
Services will be Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. at Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Hayes Center with the Rev. Fay Ann Blaylock officiating.
Visitation was Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook and from 11 a.m. until time of service at the church in Hayes Center on Tuesday.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.
Andrea L. (Svoboda) Sawyer
Andrea L. Sawyer died Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at McCook Community Hospital. She was 45.
Andrea was born April 18, 1961 to Earl D. and Letha M. (Stephens) Svoboda at Seward, Nebraska. She attended grade school in Norton and McCook Public Schools and graduated from McCook High School in 1979. She attended college to become a Para-legal.
She married
Rodney Sawyer in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 21, 1990. To this union two children were born. Her children were her life! Enjoyed all sports and was #1 fan of Sawyer Racing, reading her Bible and Daily Bread Devotionals.
She was a charter member of McCook Evangelical Free Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law, Lorence and Dorothy Sawyer and brother-in-law, Gary Sawyer.
Survivors include her husband, Rodney; daughters, Shelby Desirée and Chantel Alexis Sawyer of McCook, step-children, Jason Brett and Jessica Nicole Sawyer of Omaha; parents, Earl and Letha Svoboda; brother, Darrell Svoboda and wife, Brenda; sisters, Angela McCarty and husband, Dave, Anissa Curl and husband, Kurke; brother-in-law, Don Sawyer and wife, Shirley all of McCook; several nieces and nephews, Tyler McCarty and wife, Carrie, Jenni Maynard and husband, Evan, Dani Hancock and husband, Ben, Jordan Svoboda, Chelsea Svoboda, Zac Curl, Nic Curl, Dan Sawyer and wife, Mary, Brian Sawyer and wife, Jennifer, and Carmen Bond and husband, Joe.
Memorials may be given for her daughters’ education.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 4, 2006, 11 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Bruce Lester, Pastor Chris Atkins, and Pastor Eddie Wright officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
