David Walker
David Walker, age 33 of Columbus, died Saturday, April 20, 2002 at his home in Columbus, Nebraska.
Funeral services are 2: 00 p.m. Tuesday; April 23, 2002 at the Bible Baptist Church in Columbus, Nebraska. Pastor Robert Walker will officiate. Burial will be in the Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 3-8 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home and Tuesday 9 a.m. - 12: 00 noon also at the funeral home. Visitation will continue 1: 00 p.m. until service time at the church.
David Brian Walker was born September 3, 1968 in Columbus, Nebraska to John and Lura (Swiney) Walker. He attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Columbus High in 1986. He married Christine Seadschlag on August 25, 1991. They had five children. He was a beloved husband and devoted father. David was the owner of Walker Construction.
He was a deacon and Sunday school teacher at Bible Baptist Church in Columbus. He was currently enrolled in Theology classes through Prairie Bible Institute.
He is survived by:
Wife: Christine Walker Columbus, NE
Father: John Walker Columbus, NE
Mother: Lura Walker Columbus, NE
Son: Michael Walker Columbus, NE
Daughter: Lynette Walker Columbus, NE
Son: Daniel Walker Columbus, NE
Daughter: Sarah Kay Walker Columbus, NE
Son: Joshua Walker Columbus, NE
Sister: Susan (Charles) Seadschlag Columbus, NE
Brother: Kelvin (Rachel) Walker Columbus, NE
Brother: Robert (Margaret) Walker Columbus, NE
Grandmother Hester Swiney Columbus, NE
He was preceded in death by his grandfather: Rev. George Swiney
Rose Ann Tuma
Rose Ann Tuma, age 92, of Columbus, Nebraska died Saturday August 25, 2001 at the Columbus Community Hospital.
Funeral Services are 10: 30 a.m. Wednesday August 29, 2001 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus with Reverend Joseph A. Miksch officiating. Burial is in the St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery in Columbus.
Visitation is Tuesday after 3: 00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7: 00 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation will continue on Wednesday from 8: 00 a.m. until 10: 00 a.m. also at the funeral home.
Rose Ann Tuma was born August 18, 1909 in Clarkson, Nebraska to Edward and Katherine (Patava) Loukota. She graduated from Clarkson High School in 1928. On September 8, 1930 Rose was united in marriage to Jerry Frank Tuma in Schuyler, Nebraska. The couple lived in Colfax County until moving to Octavia in 1948. They also lived in Madison, Nebraska for 3 years until 1965 when they moved to Columbus. Rose was a homemaker and worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Columbus as an aid for 9 years. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, and Catholic Workman.
She is survived by:
Daughter: : Donnette (Milo) Jedlicka of Schuyler, NE
Son: Gerald (Bernadette) Tuma of Schuyler, NE
Son: Ronald (Rita) Tuma of Columbus, NE
Brother: : Joseph (Elma) Loukota of Wahoo, NE
Seven Grandchildren
Five Great Grandchildren
2 Step Great Grandchildren
1 Step Great Great Granddaughter
She was preceded by:
Husband: Jerry Frank Tuma
Parents: Edward & Katherine (Patava) Loukota
Son: Dennis Tuma
Grandson: Gerald Tuma, Jr.
2 Brothers: Edward & Rudolph Loukota
Sister: Lillian Abraham
Sister: Esther Rozmerin
Memorial may be directed to Family Wishes
OFFICIANT: Reverend Joseph A. Miksch
MUSIC:
Ed Cerny, Song Leader
Carolee Preister, Organist
PALLBEARERS: Tim Vrana, Jim Ogier, Bill Kozisek, Dan Jedlicka, Melvin Jedlicka, Milo Jedlicka, Jr.
INTERMENT: St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery, Columbus, Nebraska
Charles J. Stack
Charles J. Stack, 66, of Columbus died Saturday, December 29, 2001 at his home. Memorial Services are 11: 00 am Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at Highland Park Evangelical Free Church in Columbus with the Rev. Mike Neely officiating.
Charles J. Stack was born March 21, 1935 in Butte, Montana to Charles H. and Ione (Craver) Stack. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Western Montana College and his Master of Education Degree from the University of Montana. On April 30, 1960 Charles was united in marriage to Donna White at Butte, Montana. He lived in Omaha for 20 years before moving to Columbus in 1996. Charles was Manager of Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management for Nebraska Public Power District in Columbus. He was a member of Highland Park Evangelical Free Church and active in Promise Keepers. He was a board member for the Boy's Club, Children U.S.A. board member & active with School Booster Clubs. Memorials are suggested to Youth for Christ Teen Moms, PO Box 1994 Columbus, NE 68601
He is survived by: Wife: Donna Stack of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Marilee T. (Patrick) McGrath of Colorado Springs, CO
Son: James C. (Tricia) Stack of Colorado Springs, CO
Son: Thomas W. (Sylvia) Stack of Gilbert, AZ
Brother: William Stack of Butte, MT
10 Grandchildren That Love And Will Miss Him
Nephew: Ray (Jerri) Stack of Missoula, MT
Nephew: Robby (Malissa) Stack of Lola, MT
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Eva Catherine Shirey
Eva Catherine Shirey, 95, of Columbus died Thursday, December 20 at Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral service will be held on Friday December 28 at St. John the Baptist Church in New Haven, IN. Visitation will be on Sunday December 23 from 2-6 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a vigil service set for 4 pm with Rev. Joseph A. Miksch officiating. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in New Haven.
Eva was born January 24, 1906 in St. Mary's, Nebraska to Charles and Catherine (Haferland) Magsamen. She grew up in Pierce and worked at the Immaculata Monastery in Norfolk. In 1937 she married Elmer Shirey. The couple lived in Fort Wayne, IN where she was a homemaker. After her husband retired they moved to Wildwood, Fl where she lived for 42 years. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Wildwood. She was a past member of Barracks 3426 Women's Auxiliary, Wildwood Homemakers Club, Wildwood Garden Club, and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Women's Council.
Survivors include one sister, Catherine Herchenbach of Columbus and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, seven brothers, and four sisters.
Memorials are suggested to St. Isidore Church or St. Vincent de Paul Church in Wildwood, Fl.
Stanley A. Tworek Sr.
Stanley A. Tworek Sr., age 89, of rural Columbus, Nebraska died Saturday December 29, 2001 at Morys Haven in Columbus. Funeral Services are 10: 30 a.m. Thursday January 3, 2002 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Duncan, Nebraska with Reverend Joseph A. Miksch officiating. Burial will be in the St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Visitation is from 3: 00 p.m. - 5: 00 p.m. Wednesday at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus and after 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Church. A Vigil Service will be held 7: 00 p.m. Wednesday at the Church. Visitation will continue Thursday morning from 8: 30 a.m. until service time at the Church.
He is survived by:
Son: Virgil (Mary) Tworek-Hofstetter Columbus, NE
Son: Eugene Tworek North Andover, MA
Son: Edward (Jeanne) Tworek Omaha, NE
Son: Stanley A. (Connie) Tworek Jr. Columbus, NE
Daughter: Mary (Keith) Wagner Ogallala, NE
Daughter: Rose Ann (John) Buggi Columbus, NE
Daughter: Paulette Paprocki Columbus, NE
Daughter: Celeste Tworek Columbus, NE
Twin Sister: Frances Zoucha Omaha, NE
Sister: Bernadette (Jack) Deveney Overland Park, KS
Sister: Gertrude Ciurej Columbus, NE
Sister: Anne (Gene) Driscoll Urbana, IN
Sister: Theresa Koziol Cedar Rapids, NE
Sister: Florence Tognetti Columbus, NE
Brother: Ben (Josephine) Tworek Omaha, NE
Brother: Leonard Tworek Columbus, NE
Brother: Ted (Rose) Tworek Omaha, NE
24 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren
He is preceded in death by:
Wife: Mary S Tworek
Father: Frank Anthony Tworek
Mother: Barbara Tworek
Brother: One Infant
Memorial are suggested to family choice
Sarah "Sally" A. Ogden
Sarah "Sally" A. Ogden, age 56, of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday December 26, 2001 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Services are 10: 30 a.m. Friday December 28, 2001 at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus with Reverend Gary Main officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation is from 8: 30 a.m. until service time Friday at McKown Funeral Home.
Sally was born March 25, 1945 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Ira and Alice (Ford) Talbot. She was raised in Norfolk, Nebraska. She received her education at Norfolk High School. She maried Raymond Ogden on November 8, 1962 in Madison, Nebraska. Along with running a day care center she also worked at Dale Electronics.
Sally is survived by:
Husband: Raymond Ogden Columbus, NE
Son: Randy Ogden Columbus, NE
Brother: Robert Talbot Silver Springs, MD
Brother: William (Ardell) Talbot Colorado Springs, CO
She was preceded in death by:
Father: Ira Talbot
Mother: Alice Talbot
Infant Brother: One
Margaret "Maggie" Soulliere
Margaret "Maggie" Soulliere, age 82, of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday February 27, 2002 at the Columbus Comminity Hospital. Funeral Services are 10: 00 a.m. Saturday March 2, 2002 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus with Rev. Christopher Grimmond officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation is from 3: 00 p.m. - 8: 00 p.m. Friday with a 7: 00 p.m. Vigil Service at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 8: 00 a.m. - 9: 30 a.m. also at the funeral home.
Maggie was born April 3, 1919 in Columbus to Gustav O. and Myrtle E. (Clayburn) Olson. On December 29, 1936 she married Joseph Soulliere, Sr. at St. Bonaventure Chuch in Columbus. Maggie lived her entire life in Columbus. She worked various jobs in the community and enjoyed being with her grandchildren.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Janet (Jerry) Kneifel of Bellwood, NE
Son: Don Soulliere of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Mary Daniels of Euless, TX
Son: Joe Soulliere Jr of Columbus, NE
Sister: Doris "Dodie" Jones of Urbana, OH
Brother: Darwin "Dub" Olson of Colorado Springs, CO
14 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren
She was preceded by:
Husband: Joseph P. Soulliere, Sr.
Father: Gustav O. Olson
Mother: Myrtle E. Olson
Daughter: Katheran "Kip" Obal
Brother: Clarence Olson
Brother: Glenn Olson
Brother: Harold Olson
Brother: Leland Olson
Brother: Ralph Olson
Sister: Norma Steger
Memorials may be directed to Donors Choice
Alfred F. Laird
Alfred F. Laird, age 82, of Columbus, died Saturday, January 5, 2002 at the Columbus Manor. Funeral services are11: 00 a.m. Tuesday; January 8, 2002 at the McKown Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Paul Rowoldt will officiate. Burial with military honors by the Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard will be in the Columbus Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 5-7 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home
Alfred was born April 3, 1919 in Superior, Nebraska to Scott and Elin (Persson) Laird. He received his early education in Superior and graduated from Superior High School in 1936. He then attended Boyles Business College in Omaha. On April 7, 1942 he married Virginia Webster in Wahoo, Nebraska. Alfred served in WWII from May 15, 1942 until December 31, 1945. He then served in the Army Reserves until being called to duty with the 338th Engineers Battalion during the Korean War. He served from January 23, 1951 until December 22, 1952. He remained with the Army Corp of Engineers for over 40 years. During this time he lived in Omaha until 1969 when he moved to Alexandria, Virginia. Alfred retired in 1981. In 1990 he moved to Columbus, Nebraska where he has lived since. He was a member of the American Legion and N.A.R.F.E. Alfred was one of the original committee member working on the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Alfred is survived by:
Wife: Virginia W. Laird of Columbus, NE
Grandson Jason (Cherene) Laird of Idaho Falls, ID
Granddaughter Elin Laird of Idaho Falls, ID
4- Great Grandchildren
Cousin Clyde & Joyce Montgomery of Omaha, NE
Step-Mother: Lucille Webster of Columbus, NE
He was preceded in death by
Father: Scott Laird
Mother: Elin Laird
Son: James A. Laird
