Christine A. Jonas
Born: October 13, 1918 Rural Wahoo, Nebraska
Died: July 10, 2010 Wahoo, Nebraska
Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, July 12, 2010
Mass ~ 10:30 AM
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church; Wahoo, Nebraska
Interment St. Francis Cemetery, Wahoo, Nebraska
Visitation & Rosary: Monday, July 12, 2010
Visitation: after 9:00 AM with a Rosary at 10:00 AM, all at church
Memorials: St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church or for masses
Christine A. Jonas, 91yrs, Wahoo, NE passed away Saturday (7/10/2010) in Wahoo. Life long reisdent of Saunders County and member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church.
Born, October 13, 1918 in rural Wahoo, NE to Rudolph and Rose (Wotipka) Machovec. Preceded by: parents, husband of 64yrs Vincent Jonas, brother Louis, a nephew.
Survived by: niece and husband, Margaret and Bill Tomek, Lincoln, NE, great niece and husband, Kristi and Mike Puls, Lincoln, great nephew and wife, Bob and Kelly Tomek, St. Louis, MO, 6 great great nieces and nephews.
Dr. Norman R. Schneider
Born: March 28, 1943 Ellsworth, Kansas
Died: July 5, 2010 Lincoln, Nebraska
A private family graveside service will be held.
Memorials: Memorials to the family will be used to fund a UNL
veterinary scholarship.
Dr. Norman R. Schneider, 67, of rural Ceresco, Nebraska died on July 5, 2010 after a three-year battle with Myeloid Leukemia. Born March 28, 1943 in Ellsworth, Kansas to Henry C. and Irene C. Schneider of rural Dorrance, Kansas, he is survived by his mother, Irene; sister, Sylvia Lilak both of Dorrance; wife of 42 years, Karen; much-loved son, Nelson; mother-in-law, Audrey Nelson of Ceresco; and special friends, family, and loved ones.
Growing up on a cattle ranch and wheat farm near Dorrance, KS, Dr. Schneider was Valedictorian of his high school graduating class. He graduated from K-State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1968, where he was a member of Smith Scholarship House and Farmhouse Fraternity. For the next eleven years Dr. Schneider served the United States Air Force, (USAF) as a Base Veterinarian, Institute of Technology Fellow (post-doctoral program leading to MSc degree in toxicology), Veterinary Scientist/Toxicologist and Veterinary Toxicologist. His career with the USAF took Dr. Schneider to many different locations including: Goose Air Base, Labrador, Canada; Columbus, Ohio; Bethesda, Maryland; and Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. A decorated member of the USAF, Dr. Schneider was honored with the following awards: a Meritorious Service Medal, a Joint Services Commendation Medal, an Air Force Commendation Medal, and a Distinguished Service Award, Nebraska National Guard Association. Dr. Schneider retired from the USAF Reserves in 1995, as a Lt. Col. with thirty years commissioned service, the last sixteen of those with the Nebraska Air National Guard as Chief of Public Health. While with the Reserves he was deployed to Turkey twice, Iceland, and Honduras.
In 1979, Dr. Schneider accepted a position with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) as a Veterinary Toxicologist in the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences. In 1982, Dr. Schneider was also granted a courtesy faculty appointment to the Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology/Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, at University of Nebraska Medical College (UNMC). Dr. Schneider received Graduate Faculty Member status in 1980 as well as Graduate Faculty Fellow in 1987. Dr. Schneider retired from full-time to Emeritus status in December of 2002. After retirement, he threw himself into his beloved hobbies of hunting, fishing, and gardening with unmatched zeal.
While at UNL, Dr. Schneider developed, coordinated and implemented two new approved majors in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources: Veterinary Science (VBMS) and Veterinary Technologist (VETT). He developed and taught VBMS 410 (General Pharmacology and Toxicology), one of the few such courses for undergraduates in the United States, developed and taught VBMS 101 (Intro to Animal Health) and recitations of AGRI/NRES 103 (Intro to Agriculture and Natural Resource Systems). In addition to teaching, from 1990 until retirement, Dr. Schneider served as sole Academic Adviser for 250 undergraduate students or more per academic year with majors in VBMS, VETT, and Preveterinary Medicine Program (PVET). He also implemented, partially funded, and directed the Preveterinary Advising Center in the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Schneider also coordinated and initiated the University of Nebraska – Lincoln Chapter of Veterinary Scholars Early Admission Program at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Schneider was recognized on several occasions by UNL with such awards as: UNL Student Foundation/Builders Award for Outstanding Academic Advising; Lawrence KS Crowe Outstanding Adviser, College of AgriScience and Natural Resources; Faculty Adviser Award, Campus Activities and Program; and Recognition Award for Contribution to Students, UBL Parents Association and UNL Teaching Council; UNL Student Adviser of the year (repeated two consecutive years); Brick Volunteer Spirit Award; UNL Society of Innocents Chancellor's Senior Honor Society Honorary Faculty Membership; UNL Mortar Board Senior Honor Society "People Who Inspire" Award.
Throughout his career, Dr. Schneider was involved in numerous professional and civic organizations. He held memberships in the AVMA, KVMA, NVMA, AAVLD, and NACTA. Dr. Schneider was a Diplomat of the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology and served both as President and on the Council of Regents of that organization. He was a Veterinary Profession Representative for the Nebraska State Board of Health, and an Advisor/Consultant for the Nebraska Master Poison Control Center. In 2004, Dr. Schneider received a Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Recognition Award. The award was in grateful recognition for time and effort devoted to advancing veterinary medicine and for being an exemplary role model for future alumni in a professional and community setting. Dr. Schneider was also a Fellow in the American Academy of Veterinary and Comp. Toxicology as well as having served as councilor in 1977-78 and 1987-90. Dr. Schneider was a member of the following honorary societies: Fraternity of Alpha Zeta (Agricultural), Society of Phi Zeta (Veterinary Medical Fraternity), Alpha Phi Omega (national Service Fraternity, Life Member), Gamma Sigma Delta (Agriculture), Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership), and Phi Beta Delta (International Scholars). He was also a life member of both the NRA and the American Legion.
Dr. Schneider was extensively involved with Boy Scouts of America, serving as a Scoutmaster, Explorer Advisor, on the Advancement Committee Chair, Mid-American Council Awards Recognition Chair, and on the Tribal Council (Honorary Tribe of Nani-Ba-Zhu, Mid-America Council). He received a Silver Beaver Award, Goldenrod District Award of Merit, Woodbadge Beads, Explorer Advisor’s Key, Scoutmaster's Key, and National President’s Scoutmaster Award of Merit. Many happy hours were spent under the stars in a tent with his son, Nelson, whose attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout with 13 palms and the Explorer Gold Award filled Dr. Schneider with pride.
Dr. Schneider met his wife, Karen Marjorie (Nelson) Schneider during the summer of 1967, between his junior and senior year in veterinary school. Dr. Schneider had just started an internship for Drs. J.D. Little and Harold Hedlund, owners of the Green Acre Animal Clinic in Wahoo, NE. It was on an evening call with Dr. J.D. Little, to investigate a suspected lightning-struck cow that Dr. Schneider met his future wife: "We pulled off the highway onto a minimum-maintenance road and roared over the crest of a hill only to nearly have a girl riding her horse as a hood ornament." After the near miss, J.D. asked Norman, "Hey Doc, you want to meet a good-lookin' blonde?" Dr. Schneider nodded and was then introduced to his future wife Karen, who repeatedly reminds him that he was on the telephone back in Wahoo, calling to ask for a date before she could ride the l mile back to her home and put her horse in the barn. The couple was married in 1968, and celebrated their 42nd anniversary on July 1, 2010.
John F. Petrzelka
Born: August 22, 1911 Prague, Nebraska
Died: June 28, 2010 Wahoo, Nebraska
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, July 1, 2010 ~ 10:30 AM
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Prague, Nebraska
Interment St. John Cemetery, Prague, Nebraska
Military Honors by American Legion Post #254
Visitation & Rosary: Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Visitation: 4:00-7:00 PM
Rosary ~ 7:00 PM
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Prague, Nebraska
Memorials: In care of the family
John F. Petrzelka, age 98, was a resident of Prague, Nebraska. He passed away on June 28, 2010 at the Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo, Nebraska. John was born in Prague, NE on August 22, 1911 to Vaclav and Anna (Hines) Petrzelka. He attended school in Prague and graduated from Prague High School in 1929. He served in the US Army Air Corp from January 13, 1942 to November 4, 1945 when he was honorably discharged. John was united in marriage to Alberta Gottberg on May 29, 1951 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Weston, NE. They made their home in Prague. John was a mechanic at the Mead Ordinance Plant for many years until its closing. He continued his career at Offutt Air Force Base until retiring in 1972. John was a member of the Prague Volunteer Fire Department for 50 years and served 10 years on the school board. He was chairman of the community fund drive for 29 years and served as a director of the Prague Coop for 10 years. John was also Commander of the Prague American Legion Post for 5 years and 1 year the commander of the Saunders County Legion. He served 4 years as trustee of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, was chairman of the Chester precinct board for 12 years and played on the Prague baseball town team for many years.
John is preceded in death by his parents, wife Alberta, son John D. Petrzelka, brothers William and James Petrzelka and sisters in law Rita and Irene Petrzelka.
He is survived by his daughter and son in law Linda and Mark Hotovy, Dwight, NE; daughter in law Lorri Petrzelka, Prague, NE; grandchildren Nick (Ashley) Kumpula, Lincoln, NE, Molly (Dennis) Holder, Bellevue, NE, Trisha (J.D.) Steinbach, Fremont, NE and Tiffany Petrzelka, Lincoln; great granddaughter Paige Bramhall; sisters in law Loretta Zitek, Opal Rezac, Karen Gottberg and Marlene Gottberg; many loving nieces and nephews, relatives and many many friends.
Gladys L. Eckley-Johnson
Born: January 24, 1931 Chadron, Nebraska
Died: June 23, 2010 Mead, Nebraska
Funeral Service: Saturday, June 26, 2010 ~ 11:00 AM
Svoboda Funeral Home
Interment at Morningside Cemetery, Mead, Nebraska
Visitation: Friday, June 25, 2010 ~ 3:00-8:00 PM
Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo, Nebraska
Memorials: American Diabetes Association
Gladys L. Eckley-Johnson, age 79, of Mead, NE died June 23, 2010 at home. Gladys was born January 24, 1931 in Chadron, NE to Robert and Emma (Lambrecht) Smith. When she was three months into kindergarten in Chadron, her father was transferred to Long Pine, NE where Gladys attended school through the eighth grade. Her father was transferred back to Chadron and she finished high school there, graduating in 1948. Gladys was married to Gerald Eckley on June 14, 1948 in Winner, South Dakota. They lived briefly in Idaho and then lived in several places in northwest Nebraska. Gladys and Gerald moved to Wahoo in 1955 for one year before moving to the Mead area. She worked as a waitress at Fairview Café for one year. Following that, she was a bookkeeper at Anderson Auto Company in Wahoo for several years until she became the bookkeeper for her husbands business, Eckley Trucking Company. They retired from the business in 1982. Gerald passed away in 1988. Gladys married Milton Johnson in 1993 and they continued to live in Mead. Milton passed away in 1998. Gladys had spent the winters in Arizona for many years. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2971 of Wahoo.
Gladys is survived by her daughter and son in law Chrysta and Monty Walker, Cedar Lake, IN; daughter in law Connie Eckley, Mead; grandchildren and spouses Jay and Kristi Eckley, Mead, Cori Eckley, Yutan, NE, Andrea and Bill Nickrent, St. Louis, MO, Adam Walker, Valparaiso, IN; four great grandchildren; sister Hazel (Bill) Thomas, Fremont, NE; brother Milford (Betty) Smith, Odell, NE; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husbands Gerald Eckley and Milton Johnson; son James Eckley; sisters Elsie Amick and Mary McKenzie.
Funeral service Saturday, June 26, 2010, 11:00 am at Svoboda Funeral Home; interment Morningside Cemetery, Mead; visitation Friday, 3 - 8:00 pm and one hour before service Saturday, at the funeral home. Rev. Charles Townsend will be officiating the service. Casket bearers are Jay Eckley, Adam Walker, Bill Nickrent, Roger Thomas, Doug Thomas and Bill McKenzie.
Elsie M. Novacek
Born: May 14, 1925 Loma, Nebraska
Died: June 19, 2010 Lincoln, Nebraska
Services: Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Gathering of Family & Friends ~ 6:00-7:30 PM
Scripture Service/Rosary ~ 7:30 PM
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Brainard, Nebraska
Private Inurnment at St. Luke Cemetery, Loma, Nebraska
Memorials: In care of family
Elsie Marie Novacek was born May 14, 1925 in Loma, NE to Emil and Mary (Hroach) Petrzilka. She attended elementary school at the Loma Elementary School and later graduated from David City High School. Following high school, she obtained a teaching certificate and taught school for three years in the Loma area. On June 10, 1946, Elsie was united in marriage to Leonard Novacek at St. Luke Catholic Church in Loma. They made their home on their farm near Loma where Elsie helped Leonard with all aspects of the farm operation. She drove tractors and helped with raising cattle, hogs, chickens and ducks. Elsie loved to go shopping and enjoyed collecting antiques. She also admired sports cars and loved her horses. She had been a parishoner at Holy Trinity Catholic Church and a member of the PCCW and Altar Society. She was formerly a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Loma. She passed away June 19, 2010 at Bryan LGH West Medical Center in Lincoln, NE.
Elsie is survived by her husband Leonard; daughters and sons in law, LuJane and Ken Kotera, Brainard, Lynnette and Jerome Kotera, Wahoo, NE; grandchildren, Neil (Jessica) Kotera, Kurtis Kotera, and Nathan, Nevin and Mitchell Kotera. She was preceded in death by her parents and two infant brothers.
Alan J. Cherovsky
Born: September 26, 1965 Wahoo, Nebraska
Died: June 15, 2010 Lincoln, Nebraska
Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, June 21, 2010
Mass ~ 10:30 AM
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wahoo, Nebraska
Interment St. John Cemetery, Weston, Nebraska
Visitation & Scripture Service: Monday, June 21, 2010
Visitation: 9:30 AM
Scripture Service ~ 10:00 AM
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Memorials: In care of family for a future designation
Alan was born in Wahoo, NE on September 26, 1965 to Richard and JoAnn (Fiedler) Cherovsky. He attended St. Wenceslaus Elementary School and graduated in 1984 from Bishop Neumann High School. He earned an Associates Degree in horticulture at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, NE in July of 1991. Alan lived briefly in North Carolina and Omaha before moving to Lincoln in 1995. He operated Al's Lawn and Horticultural Service for several years until health problems prevented him from continuing. Alan always had a passion for plants, trees and landscaping.
Alan is survived by his parents, Rich and JoAnn Cherovsky of Weston, NE; brother Brian and sister Cheryl, both of Lincoln, and several uncles and aunts.
Marguerite M. "Marge" Tvrdy
Born: December 30, 1933 Lindsay, Nebraska
Died: June 15, 2010 Wahoo, Nebraska
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, June 18, 2010 ~ 10:00 AM
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Wahoo, Nebraska
Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Davey, Nebraska
Visitation & Rosary: Thursday, June 17, 2010
Visitation: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo, Nebraska
Visitation: 6:00 PM
Rosary ~ 7:00 PM
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wahoo, Nebraska
Memorials: Bishop Neumann High School
Ceresco Fire & Rescue Department
Marguerite M. "Marge" Tvrdy was born on December 30, 1933 in Lindsay, Nebraska to Louis and Elizabeth (Kurtenbach) Beiermann. She attended Holy Family Catholic Elementary and High School, graduating in 1951. She pursued her education at Norfolk Junior College and after two years began her teaching career at Norfolk, North Platte and Lincoln. In 1958, she received a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education from UNL. She was united in marriage to Ronald L. Tvrdy on December 27, 1958 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lindsay. Marge enjoyed sewing, crocheting, tending her flowers, playing cards, going for drives and she mostly loved spending time with her kids and grandkids.
Marge is survived by her husband Ron, sons John (Jean) of Wahoo, Mark (Wendy) of Ceresco, daughters Ann of West Des Moines, Nancy (Marlan) Gathje of Central City and Peggy of Lincoln; grandchildren Jill, Katy and Amy Gathje, Scott, Rosalie and Julianne Tvrdy, and Rachel Tvrdy; sisters Betty (Bob) Kline of Columbus, Elaine (Delmar) Michaels of Madison; brothers Fritz Beiermann of Columbus, Edgar (Chieko) Beiermann of Tacoma, WA; sisters in law Pat Tvrdy of Lincoln and Rose Anne (Lyle) Spence of Battle Creek and was preceded in death by her parents, brother Mark, sister LaVerna Coates and two stillborn babies.
