Nancy Pauline Norvell
York resident, 90
Nancy Pauline Norvell, age 90 years, of York and formerly of Fort Smith, Ark, died at York General Hearthstone Care Center in York Tuesday evening, May 11, 2004.
She is the mother of Frances (Mrs. Leonard) Abel of York.
Funeral arrangements were pending as of press time. Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark., is in charge of arrangements.
Steven Gene Block
Henderson resident, 54
Steven Gene Block was born on February 10, 1950, to Abraham and Irene (Buller) Block at Dallas, Oregon. He died on Friday, May 14, 2004, at his home in Henderson, Nebraska.
Steve grew up in Dallas, Oregon, and moved with his family to Henderson in 1966, where he completed his high school years, graduating in 1968. Upon graduation, he attended Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas, for a year. In 1970, Steve was drafted into the military and chose to do his alternate service at Kingsview Hospital in Reedley, California. There he met and fell in love with Lynette Klassen, and they were married on June 9, 1973. Steve and Lynette moved to Henderson in 1974, and Steve joined the family business, Tri-County Motors, and operated the business with his father and his brother, Chuck, until 1985.
Steve and Lynette were blessed with two daughters; Kara, born September 13, 1978, and Krista, born November 10, 1982. The girls were the joy of Steve's life, and they were molded into beautiful young women due to his influence on their lives.
In the fall of 1985, Steve returned to college at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in industrial technology and art education in 1988. He earned his master of arts degree in 1990. Steve taught art at Hampton Public School for three years. He then was employed for nine years as technology coordinator and industrial technology teacher at Benedict Public School. Steve was just completing his fifth year as industrial technology teacher at York High School. Steve's heart as an educator went out to his students, and he cared deeply about them and their futures.
Steve enjoyed life to the fullest, and his interests were varied and intense. He enjoyed car restoration, pottery, painting, music, woodworking, cooking and technology. He was known to family and friends as "The Ultimate Tinkerer" and a socializer with a great sense of humor. He was always organized and meticulous, much to the chagrin of his students.
Steve was baptized by Pastor Louis Goertz at the Mennonite Brethren Church in Dallas, Oregon, in July of 1963. A member of Bethesda Mennonite Church in Henderson, Steve was also active in Mennonite Central Committee and participated in several relief efforts. Steve's faith was portrayed through his hands, his work, and his heart.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Lynette of Henderson; his daughters, Kara of Los Angeles, California, and Krista of Lincoln; his parents, Abe and Irene Block of Henderson; his parents-in-law, Herk and Lu Klassen of Reedley, California; brother Chuck and his wife Karla Block of Henderson; sister Susan and her husband Bruce Hiebner of Henderson; brothers and sisters-in-laws, nieces and nephews; and many wonderful friends.
Visitations will be held at Metz Mortuary in York on Saturday evening from 5:00 to 9:00 pm with a brief service at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue at Metz Mortuary at Henderson on Sunday from 1:00 until 9:00 pm and also on Monday from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. Burial will be at 3:00 pm on Monday, May 17, at Bethesda Cemetery near Henderson, with a memorial service to be held at Bethesda Mennonite Church at 4:00 pm followed by a time of food and fellowship at the church.
The family requests memorials to the Steve Block Scholarship Fund in lieu of flowers.
Metz Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Ella Allen
York resident, 82
Ella Allen, age 82 of York, died Thursday, May, 13 2004 at York. She was born November 19, 1921 in rural York County to Marshall M. and Helen Mabel (Walkup) Wright. She was a 1939 graduate of Benedict high School and attended York College.
She was united in marriage to Arthur Dean Allen at York on January 6, 1952. The couple farmed southeast of York for several years and then moved to Iowa. They returned to Benedict in 1963 where they lived and farmed until retiring in York. Ella worked at the ASCS office in York, the York County Courthouse and was the secretary at the Benedict Public Schools for several years. Ella was a member of the Benedict United Methodist Church, the York Quilter's Guild and United Methodist Women and served on the Benedict School Board.
Survivors include her 2 sons; Kent (Toni) Allen, of Bradshaw and Craig (Lisa) Allen of Benedict; grandchildren, Rachelle, Bryce, Eric, Morgan and Grant Allen; brother Winton (Maxine) Wright of Benedict; sisters Doris Campbell of York and LaMoyne (Richard) Wismer of Montrose, CO; aunts Louise Merchant of Polk, Lucille Walkup of York, Edra Wright of Green Valley, Arizona; 1 niece and 8 nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband and son Tim.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 17, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in York with the Rev. Art Phillips officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at York. Memorials may be directed to the Benedict United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Saturday at Metz Mortuary in York.
Metz Mortuary of York is handling arrangements.
Marilyn Houdersheldt
Osceola resident, 71
Marilyn Houdersheldt, 71, died May 4, 2004 under the excellent care of the Good Samaritan Home in Osceola, Neb.
She was born March 19, 1931 to Edwin and Loretta (Stachura) Euse. On June 12, 1951 she married Keith Houdersheldt in Shelby, Neb. Her first job was teaching in a one-room schoolhouse near Shelby. She also worked for George Risk Industries and was the first activities director at the Good Samaritan Home. Her first love was antiques and she made that her profession as an antique dealer and appraiser. She had a regional reputation appearing on the PBS precursor to the Antiques Road Show. She was a member of St. Anne's guild, the American Legion Auxiliary and she enjoyed playing bridge.
Surviving are her husband, Skip (Keith); three children, Roger (Rita) Houdersheldt, Roy (Laurie) Houdersheldt, both of Shelby, and Cristine (Doug) Miller of New Albany, Ind.; 8 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Darion, Melissa, Emily, Aubrey, Seth, Evan and Brenna; brother, Norman (Karen) Euse of Silver Creek and many good friends. Preceding were parents, Ed and Loretta Euse; stepmother, Eva (Scow) Euse.
Visitation was held at Roberts-Dubas Funeral Home in Osceola May 6 and rosary being said at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelby. Funeral mass was said Friday, May 7 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelby.
Family suggests memorials to the Shelby Public Library or Shelby Public School Library.
Donald Suckstorf
York resident, 66
Donald Suckstorf, 66, of York, Neb., died Thursday, May 13, 2004 at York.
He was born Nov. 27, 1937 at Northwood, Iowa, to Hans and Lillian (Kumm) Suckstorf and was a longtime employee of the State of Nebraska Department of Roads. Don was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York, enjoyed playing pool and was an avid card player.
On Aug. 27, 1960, he was married to Wilma Eklund at Gresham, Neb.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma of York; two sons, Mike Suckstorf of York and Don (Sue) Hanson of Lincoln; 3 grandchildren; three sisters, Joyce Knudson and husband, Ron Laible of Shelby, Neb., Carolina Kool of Shelby and Mardel Neal of Osceola, Neb.; many nieces and nephews.
Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York with the Rev. Art Brinkmeyer and Rev. Tim Marshall officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in York. Memorials may be directed to Emmanuel Lutheran Church or Emmanuel Lutheran School in York.
Visitation will begin after 1 p.m. on Sunday at the mortuary.
Metz Mortuary in York is in charge of arrangements.
Delores K. Brumbaugh
Peoria Heights, Ill., resident, 76
Delores K. Brumbaugh, 76, of Peoria Heights, Ill., died Sunday, May 9, 2004. She was born Jan. 25, 1928 in Canistota, S.D., to Louis and Bess (Boekoff) Noorsdy.
She married Clifford A. Brumbaugh (a Bradshaw, Neb. native) on Jan. 10, 1981 in Inwood, Iowa.
Survivors include husband, Clifford of the home; three sons by a former marriage, Douglas, Randy and Thomas; sister, Lois Ortman of Tuczon, Ariz.; brother, Gordan Noorsdy of Canistota, S.D.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Leone Tracy and husband, Howard of York; brother-in-law, Cody Brumbaugh and wife, Judy of Hampton; nieces and nephews and friends from the Bradshaw area. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 17, 2004 at United Church in Canistota with burial in the Canistota Cemetery,
Condolences may be sent to: Clifford A. Brumbaugh, 1401 E. Duryea Ave., Peoria Heights, Ill. 61614-6435.
Marvin Gierhan
Bangor, Maine resident, 74
Marvin F. Gierhan, 74, died May 16, 2004 at a local hospital. He was born Feb. 15, 1930, in Gresham, Neb., the son of Otto and Esther (Schuknecht) Gierhan.
Marvin retired from the Maine Air National Guard as a MSGT after serving 29 years in the Procurement Dept. He was a member of the Orono American Legion. He was an active member and founder of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bangor. He enjoyed coaching, bowling, golf and softball and his many trips visiting friends and family throughout the U.S.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Frances (Berry) Gierhan of Bangor; two sons, James of Bangor, Bill and his wife, Peggy, of Auburn, Maine; one daughter, Mary Jean Gierhan of Winthrop, Maine; two grandsons, Derek and Ian of Auburn, Maine; one granddaughter, Carrie of Holden, Maine; one great-granddaughter, Emilie of Holden; two brothers, Eldon and wife, Dorean, of LaJunta, Colo., Wilmer and wife, Lynette of Waco, Neb.; one brother-in-law, Dennis Kohtz and wife, Sharron of Waco, Neb.; one aunt, Eleanora Schuknecht of York, Neb.; one uncle, Ernest Gierhan of Gresham, Neb., and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Rogene Kohtz.
Funeral services were held 10 a.m., Thursday at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bangor, Maine, with the Rev. Elaine Hewes officiating. Interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery, in Bangor.
Condolences may be sent to Frances Gierhan, 176 Palm St., Bangor, Maine 04401.
Verena McCluskey
Lincoln resident, 94
Verena McCluskey, 94, a former resident of York, died Tuesday, May 20, 2004 in Lincoln after a brief illness.
She served for many years as cook to the priests at Sacred Heart Catholic parish in Yankton, S.D., until her retirement in 1998, when she moved to York and then Lincoln to be closer to her children.
Born in Wynot, Nebr. in 1910, she married Leo McCluskey in 1940 and they lived on the McCluskey family farm in Newcastle, Nebr., until his death in 1969.
She is survived by her three children Joe (Marilyn) McCluskey, York; Mary Pat (Jack) Larson, Lincoln, and Annette McCluskey, Mission Viejo, Calif.; six grandchildren Mike (Janet) McCluskey, Melbourne, Fla; John McCluskey, Prairie Village, Kan.; Jeanne and Meghan McCluskey, York; Jennifer (Scot) Heggen, Lakeville, Minn., and Doug (Andrea) Larson, Woodbury, Minn.; and six great-grandchildren.
Her nephews Msgr. William Dendinger of Omaha and Father Jim McCluskey of Laurel along with Father David Liewer will concelebrate a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 24 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Newcastle. A rosary is scheduled at 7 p.m. Sunday at the same church.
The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, 5733 S. 34th St., Suite 500, Lincoln, NE 68516
Gladys L. Hennessey
York resident, 91
Gladys L. Hennessey widow of Earl D. Hennessey of York, formerly of Geneva, passed away Wednesday May 19, 2004 at The Hearthstone Nursing Home at the age of 91 years.
She was born to Irvin T. and Maud (Stephensen) Fellows on August 24, 1912 at Perkins County, South Dakota.
She is survived by Daughter, Cheryl Sue Hennessey, Salt Lake City, UT; Brother, Glenn Fellows, Milwaukie, OR; Sister & brother-in-law Phyllis and James Cecil, Long Beach, CA and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva, Nebraska on Monday, May 24, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Public visitation will begin Sunday at 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the
funeral home in Geneva. Interment will be in the Geneva Public Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the First Christian Church in York
Joe R. Brown
Hastings resident, 62
Joe R. Brown, 62, of 836 Webster Ave., Hastings, died Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island.
He was born Jan. 1, 1942 in Hastings to Al Ray R. and Margaret Ellen (Simpson) Brown. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1960 and attended Hastings College. He graduated from Kearney State College in 1968 and had taken graduate classes at the University of Nebraska in Kearney.
He married Juanita L. Rosenlof on Aug. 22, 1965 in York. He taught school in Roseland, Neb., and then became an insurance salesman. Later he operated the Clarke Hotel Restaurant and Lounge in Hastings. He was presently teaching in the Hastings Public School system. In the last seven summers, he worked for the City of Hastings Street Department.
He was a member of Saint Mark's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral where he was co-leader of the Youth Group and taught Sunday School. He was also a member of Hastings Lodge #50 A.F.&A.M.;, Eastern Star Acacia Chapter #39 and Nebraska Chapter National SIDS Foundation. he was a past member of the Elks.
Surviving are his wife, Nita Brown of Hastings; two daughters, Jodi (J.J.) Arndt and Jonie Brown, all of Hastings; four grandchildren, Christian Scott, Ashlee Brown, Amberlyn Arndt and Ayden Brown; sister, Sandra (Steve) Heinz of York; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy (John) Friend, Sam (Cathy) Rosenlof; niece, Amy (Carl) Jacobsen of York; many other nieces and nephews. Preceded by his parents and an infant daughter, Jolie Amber Brown.
Requiem Eucharist will be Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Mark's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 422 N. Burlington, Hastings, with The Very Rev. Richard J. Martindale officiating. Committal with Masonic Rites will be in Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation was Thursday, 1 to 9 p.m. and Friday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Memorial to Joe R. Brown Educational Scholarship Fund. Condolences may be sent @ www.lbvfh.com
Butler-Volland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
