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Cecelia Rose (Teel) McConville

Cecelia Rose McConville, age 81, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

She was born June 5, 1926 to Oscar Allyn and Martha Victoria (Behnke) Teel in Freedom, Nebraska. She graduated from Havanna High School in 1943.

She married Charles McConville at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola on May 29, 1947. To this union 10 children were born. She taught in rural schools for three years.

She was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, the Altar Society and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of the Grand Generation and the Indianola Good Friends for the grade school. She enjoyed her family, friends, playing cards, and playing the piano.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Martha; infant daughter Mary; three brothers, Lawrence Teel, Robert Teel and Ray Teel; two sisters, Mary Alice Teel and Gertrude Wagner.

She is survived by her husband, Charles of Indianola; sons, Duane McConville and wife, Leah of Des Moines, Donald McConville and wife, Pam of Indianola, Kenneth McConville of North Platte, Kevin McConville and wife, Kathy of San Diego, CA, Larry McConville of Austin, Texas; daughters, Amrita Burdick of Kansas City, MO, Diane McConville-Bieker and husband, Ron of Harrison, AR, Cheryl Linegar and husband, Dan of Hemingford, Annette Gruhn and husband James, of Yutan; brothers, Brother Harold Teel of Belize, Central America, and Brother Matthew Teel of Perryville, MO; sister, Clarissa Uerling of Ft. Smith, AR; 13 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.

Memorials were to be given in her name. The school was originally constructed in memory of her father, Oscar Teel.

Mass of Christian Burial was on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola with Father Thomas McGuire as Celebrant. Burial took place in St. Catherine’s Catholic cemetery.

Rosary was Monday, March 24, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Joan Mary (Trotter) McCarville

Joan Mary McCarville of McCook died Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. She was 71 years old.

Joan was born on August 23, 1936 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Richard Samuel and Sophie Agatha (Gorecki) Trotter. She graduated from Enfield High School, Enfield, Connecticut in 1956.

Joan moved to the McCook community in 1963. She continued her education at McCook Community College and graduated with an Associates of Arts Degree. She worked for Sehnert’s Bakery and the Agency of Aging and Social Services. She was also owner and operator of JoAn’s Ceramic’s for 20 years. In her free time, she enjoyed making ceramics, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Richard and Sophie Trotter; and one granddaughter, Kimberly Joan McCarville; and one brother, Richard Trotter.

Survivors include her son, James McCarville and wife, Janet, of Indianola; two daughters, Barbara and husband Tom Woracek of Maxwell and Kathleen Steadman, of Kansas; one brother, Robert Trotter and wife, Susan, of Enfield, Conn.; two sisters, Nancy and husband, Joseph Spiriti, of Chester, Mass. and Janet and husband, Charles Sutton, of West Suffield, Conn.; ten grandchildren, Cynthia Schmitz and Kaitlyn Steadman, Daniel, Samantha, David and Mary McCarville, and Trista and husband Justin Borg, Seth and Shayla Woracek; and two great-granddaughters, Alexus Schmitz and Hailey Farr.

Memorials were to be given in her name.

Funeral services were Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 10:30 a.m., at Carpenter Breland Chapel with Jerry Beckenhauer officiating. Burial took place in Memorial Park cemetery.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.

Jim L. Marts

Jim L. Marts of McCook, Nebraska died Friday, August 1, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. He was 67 years old.

Jim was born at Cambridge, on April 14, 1941, the son of George F. and Hannah O’Dell Marts. He graduated from Bartley High School in 1959.

On May 5, 1962 he married Barbara Graff at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook. Three children were born to this union.

Jim worked as a rig hand in the oil fields near McCook for more than 15 years for several oil companies. He was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker football fan. Jim helped deliver Meals on Wheels for the Senior Center, enjoyed bowling as well as watching bowling and fishing on TV. Jim enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren.

Preceding him in death was his father George Marts and son, Christopher Joseph.

Survivors include: his wife Barbara of McCook; son, Sgt. Christopher James Marts, and wife Alison of Ft. Carson, Colorado, presently serving his country in Iraq; daughter Tammie S. Marts and Tim Redden and children Clinton & Clayton Redden all of McCook; his mother, Hannah Hageman of Cambridge; brother Robert Marts and wife Tina of Bartley; and sister Franny Chambers and husband Jerry of McCook.

Memorials were to be given in his name.

Rosary took place Tuesday, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Gary Brethour as Celebrant, Mass of Christian Burial followed at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment took place in Calvary cemetery.

Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lester A. Malleck

Lester “Bum” A. Malleck, age 88, died Monday, March 17, 2008 at Hillcrest Nursing Home.

He was born March 2, 1920 to Toney and Fay (McCool) Malleck in Indianola. He graduated from Indianola Public School in 1936.

He married Wanda L. Kelly in McCook on April 13, 1949. To this union four children were born. They made their home in south of Indianola, where he farmed and raised cattle. He enjoyed his family and grandchildren.

He was inducted into the U. S. Army on June 23, 1942 and served with the 3rd Infantry serving under General Patton. He received a Purple Heart, and was honorably discharged on May 25, 1944.

He was a member of the Indianola Harris Martin VFW Post # 5826.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Toney and Fay; wife, Wanda on April 17, 2002; brother, Harold; and sister, Beulah.

He is survived by his sons, Griff Malleck and wife, Vickie of McCook, David Malleck and wife, Meredith of Dallas, Texas; daughters, Cathy Warner of Indianola, Pam Nokes and husband, Ray of McCook; brother, Alfred Malleck and wife, Peg of Brighton, Colo; sister, Fay Uerling of Loveland, Colo; five grandchildren, Jeff Hager, Brooke Hager, Sloan Malleck, Garrett Nokes, Justin Nokes; one great grandson, Trevor Nokes.

Memorials were to be given in his name to the Southwest FFA at Indianola.

Funeral services were Friday, March 21, 2008, 10:30 a.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home with Jerry Beckenhauer officiating. Burial took place in the Indianola cemetery.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Wayne Melvin Madsen

Wayne Melvin Madsen died on Saturday, (April 26, 2008) at El Dorado Manor in Trenton. He was 75 years old.

Wayne was born on June 19, 1932, to Victor and Mary (Miller) Madsen in Trenton. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1950.

On Dec. 21, 1950, he entered the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 4, 1954.

Wayne returned to the Trenton community and in 1958, he married Rosalie Redmer and they had two sons. He eventually assumed the ownership of his father's business, which became Madsen Well Service. Wayne was a career water well pump installer known for his professionalism and promptness.

He was an active member of the Nebraska Well Drillers Association having served as President for a number of years. He was also a member of National Ground Water Association and Public Education and Public Affairs Committee.

While serving in that capacity he personally organized and participated in educational events for the Children's Festivals and adult education forums sponsored by the Ground Water Foundation and Cooperative Extension Agency of the University of Nebraska.

Wayne volunteered countless hours serving on planning and advisory boards for the Ground Water Foundation and helped implement several ground water appreciation programs.

He served on the Nebraska Well Standards and Contractors Licensing Board having been appointed by the Governor to represent pump installation contractors. He was also appointed by the Governor to serve on the Natural Resources Commission representing ground water interests.

He was awarded the Maurice Kremer Groundwater Achievement Award in 2000.

Wayne's career spanned four decades of public meetings including legislative hearings in Nebraska's Unicameral, state regulators' meetings, educational workshops conducted by NWDA and Nebraska Natural Resources Commission Board of Directors of Nebraska. He also walked the halls of the United States Congress with other water well industry leaders from around the nation.

In December of 2006, Wayne's 45 year dedication, respect and love for the water industry were recognized when he was awarded the National Ground Water Association's Life Member Award.

On Sept. 5, 1987, he married Jean Wray. They made their home in Trenton where they were members of the Congregational United Church of Christ.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Victor and Mary Madsen and one son, Duane Madsen.

Survivors include his wife, Jean Madsen of Trenton; son, Monte Madsen and wife, Erlene of Lone Tree, Colo.; step-son, Mike Hedke and wife, Nancy of Centennial, Colo.; step-daughter, Brenda and husband, Frosty Sieger of Aurora, Colo.; twin brother, Ray Madsen and wife, Beth of Sun City, Ariz., and their children, Mike and wife, Jamie and Vicki and husband, Erik Fork; and one step-grandson, David Hedke.

Memorials were to be given in his name to the Congregational United Church of Christ or the Groundwater Foundation-Seacrest Award.

Memorial services were Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at Congregational United Church of Christ in Trenton with Pastor Fay Ann Blaylock officiating with Inurnment in the Trenton cemetery.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Letha Ilene (Dizmang) Long

Letha Ilene Long of Wauneta died Sunday July 6, 2008 at Heritage of Wauneta. She was 74 years old.

Letha was born, May 16, 1934 to Ernest and Ruby Anita (Hays) Dizmang at Benkelman She attended a school for the blind in eastern Nebraska.

She married Clyde George Long in Greeley Colorado on October 14, 1955. They had two children, Jerry and Marilyn.

Letha loved her family, church and socializing with friends. She knitted and learned how to work the rug loom and to quilt. She played the piano and accordion and loved music of all kinds. Her gentle soul was a blessing to many and she had a special way with animals. She has been a long-time resident of Heritage of Wauneta.

Preceding her in death were her parents.

Survivors include: a son, Jerry Lee Long and wife Chris of Florida; a daughter, Marilyn Wilson and husband Terry of Indianola; four brothers, Harlan Dizmang and wife Renee of Plainville, TX, Dale Dizmang of Ft. Lupton, CO, Harold Dizmang and wife Carol of Wauneta and John Dizmang of Imperial; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were Wednesday at 10 a.m. MST (11 a.m. CST) at Southwest Nebraska Holiness Church (formerly called Eden Missionary Church) south of Wauneta on 724 Road with Rev. Lloyd Bley officiating. Inurnment took place in Riverside cemetery at Wauneta.

Memorials were being accepted in her memory.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Nelda A. (DeMere) Liston

Nelda A. (DeMere) Liston (formerly of Indianola, passed from this earth to join her beloved husband Jerry on March 21, 2008, at Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege, Nebraska. She had been a resident of Holdrege Memorial Homes for 4-1/2 years.

Nelda was born north of Bartley in Frontier County Nebraska on November 3, 1921 to Andrew N. DeMere and Geneva E. Grisell. She graduated from Bartley High School in 1938, and on July 29, 1940 married Jerry Liston. The early part of their marriage was in Bartley; Jerry worked for the railroad and Nelda was a homemaker. They spent some time in Texas and in Omaha when Jerry was in the service and then moved back to Bartley where they raised their son Nial and daughter Ronda. They worked with a partner in the Bartley Café for 8-1/2 years. Nelda excelled in the art of baking, and cooked wonderful meals. Her pies, apple butter and cinnamon rolls were beyond compare! She maintained a huge garden and canned many vegetables for winter use. She was also a splendid seamstress who won ribbons for her quilts, and made many hand stitched items. She was involved with the Rural Letter Carrier’s ladies organization and a member of the local American Legion Auxiliary.

After Nial graduated from Bartley High School, Nelda, Jerry and Ronda moved to Indianola in 1959, adding onto and remodeling a home on the east side of town. Nelda knew every carpentry tool in Jerry’s workshop and how to use them all. Jerry was a rural mail carrier and carpenter. Nelda worked at the Indianola News for a period of time, and in later worked in nursing care at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.

Nelda was preceded in death by her husband Jerold Francis Liston in December of 1982; mother Geneva E. (DeMere) Shank in 1986; and brother Lawrence (Bud) DeMere.

She is survived by her sister Wilma & her husband Elmer Zeller of Bartley; her son Nial & his wife Michele Liston of Oxford; her daughter Ronda & her husband Lynn Spahr of Newbury Park, California; by four grandchildren, Tonya Richards & her husband Kenny from Lincoln; Nialie McDermott of Oxford; Christopher Spahr & his wife Megan and Jeffrey Spahr and his wife Amber, all of Newbury Park, California; and four great-grandchildren, Kailie, Rylie, Carson and Danielle, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Nelda will be remembered for the love and assistance she gave to her mother Geneva and several ladies that were her mother’s age; for babysitting to assist family members or friends over the years; the immaculate care she gave to her home and property; her avid love of books, crossword and jigsaw puzzles; her love of family; and her wonderful marriage and genuine devotion to her husband Jerry.

She will be sadly missed by all of us.

To honor her wishes, there will be a private gravesite service for immediate family members at the Bartley cemetery on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

Memorials were to be given in her name.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert Lee Ward

Robert Lee Ward, age 83, died Thursday August 21, 2008 at Community Hospital in McCook.

He was born August 19, 1925 in Arapahoe to Elmer Edward and Jessie Mae (Bratt) Ward. He attended Hayes Center Public Schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1946 and was honorably discharged in 1947.

He married Ruth Elaine Peterson in McCook on April 29, 1951. He farmed and raised cattle. He enjoyed playing pitch and checkers.

Heattended the Evangelical Free Church and Hayes Center American Legion Post #287.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Jessie Ward; son-in-law, Paul Esteraich; nephew, Scott Loomis; two brothers-in-law, Marvin Peterson and Lamoine McKillip; and sister-in-law, Norma Peterson.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ward of McCook; two sons, Leigh Ward and friend, Jeannie of Lincoln and Ray Ward of McCook; daughters, Nancy Evans and husband, Mike of Maywood, Beverly Klein and husband, Brent, of McCook; brother-in-law Richard Peterson of Hayes Center; sisters, Jeane Yohe and husband, Harold, Betty McKillip, Hazel Loomis and husband, Jack all of McCook, Irene Oglesby and husband, Richard of Sherman, TX and Becky Busboom and husband, Richard; seven grandchildren, Patrick Evans of Nt. Platte, Amy and husband, Darin Mahoney of Columbus, Jody and husband, Shon Lieske of Hastings, Tanner Evans and wife, Laura, of Kingman, AZ, Rocky Esteraich of Austin, TX, Carly Ward (serving in the Peace Corp stationed in Paraguay, S. America, and Cara Ward of Lincoln; four great-grandchildren, Madison, Brock and Bo Mahoney and Ellyana Lieske; step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Steve and Elizabeth Klein of Elwood, Justin Klein of Arapahoe, Janet and T.J. Hofaker and family, Aaron, Alex, Myia and Terry of Hastings; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and a host of friends.

Memorials were to be given in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association or McCook Evangelical Free Church.

Funeral services were Monday, August 25, 2008, 2:00 p.m., at McCook Evangelical Free Church with Pastors’ Bruce Lester and Chris Atkins officiating. Burial took place in Memorial Park cemetery.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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