Ross Gerber
Ross Edward Gerber, age 85, of Columbus, Nebraska formerly of Nebraska City, Nebraska died Saturday July 14, 2001 at the Columbus Manor in Columbus. Memorial Services are 2: 00 p.m. Wednesday July 18, 2001 at the McKown Funeral Chapel in Columbus with Reverend Gary Main officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Vernon Cemetery in Peru, Nebraska. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1: 00 p.m. until servicetime at McKown Funeral Home.
Ross Edward Gerber was born May 1, 1916 in Nebraska City, Nebraska to Edward and Bertha (Ross) Gerber. He graduated from Nebraska City High School in 1935. In 1939 he was united in marriage to Roberta Cowell in Fremont, Nebraska. He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II.
Ross was a Contractor and co-owner of Colbert & Gerber Construction in Nebraska City for 35 years until retiring and moving to San Benito, Texas. The couple lived there for 15 years until moving to Columbus in 1994. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, the V.F.W., the American Legion, and the 40 & 8 Club in Nebraska City. Ross enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling.
He is survived by:
Wife: Roberta J. Gerber of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Gayle (Ronald) Callan of Columbus, NE
Brother : Norris (Maria) Gerber of Arlington, VA
Brother: Robert Gerber of Castro Valley, CA
Sister : Darlene (Wesley) Paap of Lincoln, NE
Four Grandchildren
Seven Great Grandchildren
He was preceded by:
Parents: Edward and Bertha (Ross) Gerber
Daughter: Mary Beth Burgess
Brother: Arnold Gerber
Memorial may be directed to the Mount Vernon Cemetery Association in Peru, Nebraska
Minnie L. Janssen
Minnie L. Janssen, age 89, of Columbus died Monday; July 9, 2001 at the Columbus Manor. Funeral services will be Friday 10: 00 am at St. Lukes Congregational Church UCC. The Rev. Nancy Peebles will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday 4-8 pm at the McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Friday morning, 9: 00 am until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus, Nebraska.
Minnie was born June 10, 1912 in Platte Center to Harry and Elsena (Husmann) Kamm. She grew up in Platte Center. On October 20, 1930 she married August Janssen. She resided in Platte Center and Columbus throughout her life. In 1954 she moved into Columbus where she has lived since. She worked many years at Gloor Bakery. She was a member of St. Luke's Congregational Church UCC in Columbus and the Rhoda Circle.
Minnie is survived by her children and grandchildren:
Son: Leon Janssen Columbus, NE
Son: Gary (Bonnie) Janssen Norfolk, NE
Son: Gayle (Jeanetta) Janssen Norfolk, NE
Daughter: Beverly (Ron) Wells Lincoln, NE
9 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by:
Husband: August Janssen
Brother: John Kamm
Sister: Dorothy Trienies
Memorials are suggested to St. Lukes Church or donors choice
Alma H. Hasselbalch
Alma H. Hasselbalch, 93, of Columbus died Saturday July 7, 2001 at the Countryside Home in Madison. Services are 2: 30 pm Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at the First United Methodist Church in Columbus with the Rev. Gary Main officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4: 00-8: 00 pm at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church from 1: 30 pm until service time. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus.
Alma H. Hasselbalch was born November 29, 1907 in Cordova, NE to Otto and Ida (Fillinger) Hasselbalch. Alma graduated from Kramer High School in Columbus. She lived in North Platte and then Columbus. She worked as a cashier for JC Penney for 23 years, and as the Platte County Selective Service Officer for 15 years. After her retirement, Alma worked as a volunteer and operated the Hospital gift shop for 20 years.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Columbus, member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Hospital Auxiliary.
Alma is survived by 3 nieces; Colleen Willman and Mary Goc both of Columbus, and Christine Carr of Sheboygan, WI, and one brother-in-law; Carl Spidle of Blair, NE. She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, 1 brother, and 2 nephews.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Prairie Village, or to the Donors Choice
Dorothy Hahn
Dorothy "Dottie" Hahn, 73, of Columbus died Tuesday, February 20 at Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be 10: 00 am Friday, February 23, 2001 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Duncan. Visitation will begin after 3: 00 pm Thursday at McKown Funeral Home. There will be a vigil at 7: 00 pm Thursday at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation will continue from 9: 00 am until service time Friday at the church in Duncan. Burial will be at St. Bonaventure Cemetery in Columbus.
Dottie Hahn was born March 5, 1927 on a farm near Brainard, NE to Theodore and Lillian (Sypal) Svoboda. She attended Dwight Assumption Catholic School. On October 11, 1948, Dottie married Carroll J. Hahn at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Brainard. She was a homemaker on her and her husbands farm near Columbus. She enjoyed dancing, gardening, and cooking.
She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Duncan.
Dottie is survived by:
Husband: Carroll J. Hahn of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Cheryl (Thomas) Coleman of Omaha, NE
Son: Douglas (Nicole) Hahn of Columbus, NE
Son: Duane (Diane) Hahn of Columbus, NE
Sister: Marge (Gene) Novak of Rising City, NE
Sister: Leona (Ernest) Prochaska of David City, NE
Brother: Ladd (Ramona) Svoboda of David City, NE
Brother: Willis (Maxine) Svoboda of Brainard, NE
Grandchildren:
Kimberly Coleman
Tiffany Coleman
Ashley Hahn
Kelli Hahn
Madisyn Hahn
Justin Broekemeier
Brandon Hahn
Tyler Hahn
Preceded in death by: Her parents
Memorials may be directed to the donors choice.
Lunch will be served at the Church immediately following the graveside service.
Willard Lee Graham
Willard Lee Graham, age 72, of #22 E. Sandy Ridge Road, Duncan Lakes, rural Duncan, Nebraska died Friday December 28, 2001 at his home. Mr. Graham's body was cremated. Memorial Services are 10: 30 a.m. Saturday January 5, 2002 at Metz Mortuary Chapel in York, Nebraska with Reverend Gary Main officiating. Private family burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in York, Nebraska. Family will receive friends on Friday from 4: 30 p.m. until 7: 00 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus.
Willard Lee Graham was born September 30, 1929 at home in York, Nebraska to Marion Wm. and Clara E. (Thelander) Graham. He attended York City Schools and graduated from York High School in 1947. On June 30, 1950 he was united in marriage to Jane D. Wendell at her home in York, Ne. This union was blessed with a daughter Shelley S. and a son Mark A. Graham. He had worked for the Burlington Railroad. He was in the army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 - 1953. Upon his return from the service he became a printer with the T. C. Lord Co., Gillen Inc. and North Printing Co. in York. On June 1, 1970 he joined the printing department of Nebraska Public Power District office at Columbus, Ne. He later became the printing foreman until his retirement in 1987. He and his wife Jane then moved to Duncan Lakes near Duncan, Ne. to spend their retirement years. He was a member of the York Legion Bolton Post #19, the United Methodist Church in Columbus and has been an active member of the Duncan lake Community Association. His hobby of carpentry and helping friends with their projects brought him great joy.
He is survived by:
Wife: Jane Graham of Rural Duncan, NE
Son: Mark (Gail) Graham of Omaha, NE
Daughter: Shelley Graham of Lincoln, NE
Brother: Robert (Dee) Graham of York, NE
Brother: Roger Graham of York, NE
Grandson: Eric Graham of Silverdale, WA
Grandson: Nicholas Graham of Omaha, NE
Step-Granddaughter: Denise (Paul) Bragg of Omaha, NE
Step-Granddaughter: Cheryl (Jeremy) Myers of Bellevue, NE
Step-Granddaughter: Laura (Waylon) Vajgrt of Omaha, NE
Step Great Granddaughter: Aidia Vajgrt of Omaha, NE
Step Great Grandson: Chad Myers of Bellevue, NE
Aunts: Theresa Crabtree of Grand Island, NE and Edith Hogue of Kingston, CA. Many Nieces, Nephews and Special Friends.
He was preceded by:
Father: Marion Wm. Graham
Mother: Clara E. Graham
Grandparents: Elmer Graham & Marie Graham/Durham
Grandparents: Oscar (Ida) Thelander
Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or Hospice Care of Nebraska.
Raymond E. Hall
Raymond E. Hall, age 75 of Columbus died Wednesday February 14, 2001 at his home. Funeral Services will be held 10: 00 a.m. Saturday February 17, 2001 at the St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus with Fr. Joseph A. Miksch officiating. Burial will be at the All Saints Cemetery in Columbus with military honors by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard.
Visitation is from 3: 00 p.m. - 9: 00 p.m. Friday at the McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. A Vigil Service will be held at 7: 00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 8: 00 a.m. - 9: 30 a.m. also at McKown Funeral Home.
Ray was born December 23, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Eva (Spake) Hall. He moved to Columbus as a small child and then back to Chicago where he graduated from high school. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the European Theater from 1944-1946. Following his discharge Ray settled in Columbus. He married Donna Snyder on September 6, 1952 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in rural Bellwood, Nebraska. He worked for the John Deere Dealership for 33 years and then for Columbus Irrigation for 15 years.
Ray was a member of the V.F.W. #3704, St. Isidore Catholic Church, Holy Name Society & was involved in other church functions.
He is survived by:
Wife: Donna Hall Columbus, NE
Son: Kurt (Sandy) Hall Columbus, NE
Daughter: Rene (Pete) Dwier Bent Mountain, VA
Daughter: Lisa (Dan) Lyons Norfolk, NE
Sister: Ethel Cockson Omaha, NE
Brother: Darrell (Barbara) Hall Glenwood, IL
Brother: Robert (Karolyn) Hall Crossville, TN
Brother: William (Betty) Hall Ocala, FL
Sister: Eleanore (Ed) Onak Lakeland, FL
Six Grandchildren One Great Grandson
Preceded by:
Father: William Hall
Mother: Eva Hall
Memorials may directed to the donors choice
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS:
Eric Hall
Jeremia Dwier
Luke Lyons
Amanda Dwier
Glen Hall
Craig Cockson
HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Colton Lyons
Cassie Hall
Tylor Dwier
INTERMENT: All Saints Cemetery, Military Honors by Hartman Post #84, American Legion Honor Guard
Joan Schwartzer Goodman
Joan (Schwartzer) Goodman, 46, of Lincoln, formerly of Columbus, died Saturday December 1, 2001 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln. Funeral services are 10: 00 am Wednesday December 5, 2001 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus with the Rev. Christopher Grimmond officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm Tuesday at St. Anthony Church with a Vigil service at 7 pm. Visitation will continue Wednesday morning from 9-10 am, also at St. Anthony Church. Interment will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
Joan Goodman was born March 5, 1955 in Columbus to Frank and Kathleen (Holys) Schwartzer. She attended St. Anthony Parochial School and graduated from Columbus High School in 1973. She was previously married to Steven Goodman. Joan lived in Lincoln where she was currently the training manager for Wendy's Restaurants. She attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lincoln. Joan was a devoted mother and grandmother, enjoyed crocheting, reading, and music.
She is survived by:
Parents: Frank & Kathleen Schwartzer of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Amy Jo Goodman of Lincoln, NE
Son: Jason Robert Goodman of Omaha, NE
Sister: Julie (John) Heimann of Columbus, NE
Brother: Frank (Kathy) Schwartzer of Norfolk, NE
Brother: Jim (Kathleen) Schwartzer of Cleveland, OH
Brother: Mike (Vicki) Schwartzer of Columbus, NE
Sister: Mary (Greg) Trease of Norfolk, NE
Grandson: Alexander Steven Goodman of Lincoln, NE
She was preceded by:
Grandparents and a Nephew Edward Schwartzer
Barbara A. Hirschbrunner
Barbara A. Hirschbrunner, age 73, of Columbus, Nebraska died Thursday December 27, 2001 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Services 11: 00 a.m. Monday December 31, 2001 at McKown Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Paul L. Rowoldt officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation is from 3: 00 p.m. - 5: 00 p.m. Sunday and on Monday from 8: 00 a.m. until service time at McKown Funeral Home.
Barbara A. Hirschbrunner was born March 19, 1928 in Winnebago, Minnesota to Gerald and Mable (Dunlap) Benschoter. She attended Winnebago Public Schools. Barbara married LuVerne R. Carlson on December 2, 1946. She later married Charles L. Hirschbrunner. Barbara was employed at Dale Electronics for over 31 years until retiring. She was a member of the Dales Retirement Club.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Kathleen (Brad) Hoppes of Springfield, MO
Brother: Richard Benschoter of Waverly, IA
3 Grandsons and 6 Great Grandchildren
She was preceded by:
Father: Gerald Benschoter
Mother: Mable Benschoter
Daughter: Jean Jacobs
1st Husband: LuVerne R Carlson
Grandson: Nick Jacobs
2nd Husband: Charles L. Hirschbrunner
1 Brother
Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society
