Mary T. Kula
Mary T. Kula, age 91, of Silver Creek, Nebraska died Tuesday May 28, 2002 at the Genoa Community Hospital. Funeral Services are 10: 30 a.m. Friday May 31, 2002 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church - Krakow rural Genoa, Nebraska with Reverend Robert Nienaber officiating. Burial will be in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery. Visitation is after 4: 00 p.m. Thursday & 9: 30 a.m. until service time Friday at the church. There will be a Sts. Peter & Paul Altar Society Rosary at 4: 00 p.m. Thursday and a Vigil Service 7: 30 p.m. Thursday also at the church.
Mary T. Kula, was born March 19, 1911 to George and Veronica (Liss) Jurkowski. She attended school in Nance County, and married Alex Kula June 5, 1934 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Krakow. She farmed along with her husband in Merrick and Nance Counties. Alex died on August 7, 1969. Mary lived in Columbus 4 years and then retired and moved to Silver Creek, Ne. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Silver Creek and was a lifetime member of Sts. Peter & Paul Altar Society. She enjoyed raising her children, gardening, Polish music, and playing cards.
She is Survived by:
Son: Edward (Jeannie) Kula of Fullerton, NE
Daughter: Edna Kula of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Emily (Daniel) Bialas of Silver Creek, NE
Daughter: Elaine (Tony) Paczosa of Silver Creek, NE
Daughter: Eleanor (Kenneth) Zulkoski of Columbus, NE
Son: Eugene (Geri) Kula of Silver Creek, NE
Daughter: Elizabeth (Richard) Kush of Silver Creek, NE
Daughter: Eugenia Ferris of Silver Creek, NE
Son: Edwin Kula of Lincoln, NE
Sister: Rose Prososki of Duncan, NE
Sister: Julia Stachura of Columbus, NE
Sister: Frances Yrkoski of Silver Creek, NE
Brother: Louis (Alice) Yrkoski of Clarks, NE
Brother: Phillip (Rosaline) Yrkoski of Silver Creek, NE
Brother: Steve (Rose) Yrkoski of Fullerton, NE
32 Grandchildren and 37 Great Grandchildren
She is Preceded in Death by:
Husband: Alex Kula
Parents: George & Veronica (Liss) Jurkowski
Daughter: Esther Bolton
Brothers: Charlie & Martin Yrkoski
Two Great Grandchildren
Geraldine L. Schwartz
Geraldine L. Schwartz, 69, of Columbus died Saturday May 11, 2002 at Beverly Health Care in Columbus. Funeral services are 10: 30 am Wednesday May 15 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 3-8 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a Vigil service at 7: 00 pm. Visitation will continue on Wednesday morning from 8-10 am at the funeral home. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery in Columbus.
Geraldine L. Schwartz was born March 10, 1933 in Inavale, NE to Herbert & Ellen (Mattison) Lambrecht. She grew up in Red Cloud and graduated from Red Cloud High School in 1951. On September 23, 1951 she was united in marriage to Clayton Schwartz in Red Cloud. They lived in Potter, NE for a short time before moving to Columbus in 1954. She raised five children and enjoyed being a Cub Scout Den Mother, working with crafts, cross-stitch, gardening, fishing and being involved in Church activities. She returned to school where she earned her LPN degree in 1967 from Platte College-Columbus. She worked in the Behlen Community Hospital for a couple of years before going to work for Dr. Clinton Heine as his nurse. She worked for Dr. Heine for over 30 years before retiring in 1999. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church.
She is survived by: Husband: Clayton Schwartz of Columbus
Son: Craig (Pam) Schwartz of Ft. Collins, CO
Son: Scott (Raquel) Schwartz of Corona, CA
Daughter: Valerie (Dennis) Vacha of Platte Center, NE
Son: Kent (Erin) Schwartz of Columbus, NE
Son: Cory Schwartz of Omaha, NE
Sister: Norma Fiedler of Duncan, NE
Brother: Edgar (Donna) Lambrecht of Red Cloud, NE
Brother: Laverne (Melvena) Lambrecht of Red Could, NE
9 Grandchildren
She is preceded in death by:
infant Daughter: Christie
Parents
Herbert L. Deden
Herbert L. Deden, 90, of Columbus died Tuesday May 21, 2002 at Columbus Manor. Services are 10: 00 am Friday May 24 at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Michael V. Klatt and Rev. Ernest G. Smith officiating. Visitation will on Friday from 9: 00 am until service time at the Church. Interment will be in Columbus Cemetery with Military Honors by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to Peace Lutheran Church.
Herbert L. Deden was born November 30, 1911 in Seward County, Nebraska to Albert and Minnie (Brandt) Deden. He moved with his family to Phillips Co., Colorado in 1921. He remained in Colorado where he worked for various farmers until he was drafted into the US Army in 1942. He served in the military and spent most of his active duty time in India. He was discharged on December 29, 1945. He returned to Phillips and Sedgwick counties in Colorado and after the death of his brother Dave in 1949 he helped his sister-in-law on the farm. In 1958 he moved to Pleasant Dale, NE to help care for his ailing father Albert. He and his mother Minnie moved to Columbus where he spent 18 years working for Behlen Manufacturing Company before retiring in 1977. Herb had lived at Prairie Village for 4 years before entering the Columbus Manor. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus.
He is survived by:
Sister-in-law Katherine Deden Albion, NE
Sister-in-law Alice Deden Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law Alis Bellairs Grant, NE
Many Nieces & Nephews
He is preceded in death by:
Father: Albert Deden
Mother: Minnie Deden
Brother: John Deden
Brother: Leroy Deden
Brother: Sam Deden
Brother: Dave Deden
Brother: Bernard Deden
Alvin B. Swertzic
Alvin B. Swertzic, 92, of Genoa formerly of Silver Creek, died Thursday May 20, 2002 at Genoa Long Term Care Center. Funeral services are 10: 30 am Monday May 20, 2002 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Silver Creek with the Rev. Dave Korth officiating. Visitation will be after 5: 00 pm Sunday at St. Lawrence church with a Vigil service set for 7: 30 pm. Visitation will continue Monday morning from 9: 30 am until service time at the church. Interment will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery.
Alvin B. Swertzic was born August 9, 1909 in Merrick County, Nebraska to John & Stella (Dubas) Swertzic. He attended Polk and Nance County School and farmed the family farm in Merrick County. He enjoyed playing cards, polka music, and buying new cars throughout his life. He was a member of the church.
He is survived by:
Sister: Martha (Lawrence) Gdowski of Fullerton, NE
Sister: Della Stanczyk of Silver Creek, NE
He is preceded in death by:
Father: John Swertzic
Mother: Stella Swertzic
Sister: Victoria Kusek
Brother: Adolph Swertzic
Sister: Barbara Swertzic
Brother: Bennie Swertzic
Brother: Charles Swertzic
Brother: Dominic Swertzic
Brother: John Swertzic
Anita Latare
Anita L. Latare, age 74, of Columbus, Nebraska died Sunday May 12, 2002 at Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Services are 10: 00 a.m. Wednesday May 15, 2002 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus with Reverend Douglas Zurek officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation is 4: 00 p.m. - 8: 00 p.m. Tuesday at McKown Funeral Home and from 9: 00 a.m. - Service time Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church. A Family Prayer Service will be held 9: 45 a.m. Wednesday at the Church.
Anita L. Latare was born February 15, 1928 in Lost Nation, Iowa to August and Bernetta (Nissen) Jensen. She graduated from Lost Nation High School in 1946. She married Donald Latare on January 7, 1948 at Lost Nation, Iowa. The couple lived in Lost Nation before moving to DeWitt, Iowa and later to Columbus, Nebraska. Anita worked as a secretary for various places & also worked at Gibsons, Alco and was an Avon representative. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Eagles Auxiliary, A.A.R.P., & did volunteer work at the Columbus Hospital.
She is survived by:
Husband: Donald Latare of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Sally (Jeff) Keating of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Wendy (Roger) Schroeder & Gallager of Staplehurst, NE
Sister: Lois Brockmeyer of Lowden, IA
Brother: Jerold (Donna) Jensen of Lowden, IA
Brother-in-law: Arnold (Mary) Latare of West Des Moines, IA
Brother-in-law: Everett (Esther) Schroeder of DeWitt, IA
Granddaughter: Nicole Czapla of Columbus, NE
Grandson: Toby Czapla of Lincoln, NE
Grandson: David Keating of Columbus, NE
She was preceded by:
Father: August Jensen
Mother: Bernetta Jensen
Brother: Dale Jensen
Myrtle A. Bivens
Myrtle A. Bivens, age 85, of Silver Creek died Monday; May 20, 2002 at Litzenburg Memorial Hospital in Central City. Funeral Services are 10: 30 a.m. Thursday; May 23, 2002 at the United Methodist Church in Silver Creek, Nebraska. The Reverend Bev Minor will officiate. Burial will be in the Silver Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the McKown Funeral Home in Silver Creek. Visitation will continue Thursday 9: 30 a.m. until service time at the church.
Myrtle A. Bivens was born November 15, 1916 near Genoa, Nebraska to Theodore W. and Hattie (Lutzke) Blair. She received her early education at rural district #30 in Nance County. In 1934 she graduated from Genoa High School. She married Carl H. Bivens on December 31, 1939 in Archer, Nebraska. Along with raising her family she worked at Dale Electronics in Columbus for 20 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Silver Creek where she was active with the U.M.W. and Bible study class.
Myrtle is survived by:
Son: Gayle (Lynda) Bivens, Arnold, MD
Son: Roger (Janet) Bivens, Columbus, NE
Son: Maurice (Pat) Bivens, Columbus, NE
Daughter: Janice (James) Cumpston, Grand Island, NE
Daughter: Lois (Dale) Parker, Silver Creek, NE
Sister: Mary Boardman, Fullerton, NE
Sister: Marjorie Christensen, West Covina, CA
Brother: Roland (Shirley) Blair, Milford, NE
10 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by
Husband: Carl Bivens
Father: Theodore Wallace Blair
Mother: Hattie Blair
Brother: Harold Blair
Brother: Vernon Blair
Sister: Grace Travers
Sister: Clara Long
Anthony "Bud" J. Hilger
Anthony G. Hilger, 82, of Columbus died Friday May 17, 2002 at the Columbus Manor. Funeral Services are 10: 30 am Tuesday at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church with the Rev. Tom Weisbecker officiating. Visitation will be from 3-5 pm Monday at McKown Funeral Home and after 6 pm at St. Bonaventure Church. There will be a Vigil service at 7: 30 pm at the Church on Monday. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning from 9: 30 am until service time at the Church. Interment will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery with Military Honors by Hartman Post # 84 American Legion Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association or to the donors choice.
Anthony G. Hilger was born July 3, 1919 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska to Joseph and Mertle (Murphy) Hilger. He received his education in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. Bud married Zathea I. Jackson on April 23, 1940 in Little Rock, Ark. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked along with Walt & Mike Behlen fabricating different steel presses at Behlen Manufacturing. He was a foreman for the tool & die department at Behlen for 34 years. He enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. Bud was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church.
He is survived by: Wife: Zathea Hilger of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Kathy (Charles) Ewert of Columbus,
Daughter: Sheila (Leon) Kuta of Duncan, NE
Daughter: Peg (Dean) Keep of Columbus, NE
Daughter-In-Law Kathy Hilger- Hoops of Columbus, NE
Brother: Fred Hilger of Waterloo, IA
11 Grandchildren 8 Great-Grandchildren
He is preceded in death by:
Father: Joseph Hilger
Mother: Mertle Hilger
Son: Jerry Hilger May 12, 1991
4 Brothers
2 Sisters
Raymond W. Starostka
Raymond W. Starostka, 78, of Silver Creek died Friday June 7, 2002 at Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg. Funeral services are 10: 00 am Tuesday June 11 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Silver Creek with the Rev. Dave Korth officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 4: 00 - 8: 00 pm at St. Lawrence Church with a Vigil service at 7: 00 pm, also at the Church. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning from 9 am until service time. Interment will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery with Military Honors by Silver Creek American Legion Post #263.
Arlene Ann Ahrens
Arlene Ann Ahrens, age 78, of Columbus, Nebraska died Friday May 24, 2002 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Services are 10: 30 a.m. Wednesday May 29, 2002 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus with Reverend Tom Weisbecker officiating. Burial will be in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Visitation is 4: 00pm - 8: 00pm Tuesday with a 7: 00pm Vigil Service at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation continues Wednesday from 8: 00am - 10: 00am Wednesday at the funeral home.
Arlene Ann Ahrens was born October 10, 1923 in Petersburg, Nebraska to Anton and Kunie (Henn) Brinkman. She graduated from Albion High School in 1941. On October 26, 1947 Arlene was united in marriage to Delmer Ahrens in Columbus. The couple lived in Columbus where she worked for Nebraska Public Power District for 50 years retiring in 1991. Arlene was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.
She is Survived by:
Sister-in-law: Terry Ahrens of Columbus, NE
Cousin: Imogene Boyle of North Platte, NE
She was Preceded by:
Husband: Delmer Ahrens
Father: Anton Brinkman
Mother: Kunie Brinkman
Memorials may be directed to Columbus Hospice or Donors Choice.
