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Darrel ‘Jim’ Taylor
Darrel Donald Taylor was born
June 22, 1928, to Frank Taylor and Mabel (Hartzer) Taylor on the family homestead six miles south of Wauneta, Neb.
As a child he was nicknamed Jimmie by his father after a popular radio show character. For the rest of his life he would be known as Jim.
At the age of 12, Jim’s dad passed away and from that young age, with his mother’s guidance, his farming career began.
Jim attended grade school in the country school south of Wauneta and in 1946 graduated from Wauneta Public High School.
On Oct. 16, 1949, Jim was united in marriage with DeLores Ann Denker. To this union four children, Cynthia Sue, Lorna Lue, Doreen Dru and Joshua D, were born.
Jim and his family lived on the homestead until 1960 at which time they moved to a farm on the Stinking Water Creek north of Hamlet. In 1972, the family moved to their farm on the east side of the village of Hamlet.
On March 19, 1950, Jim was confirmed and baptized into the Christian faith at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Wauneta’s South Divide. Jim faithfully served his church, (Redeemer Lutheran in Wauneta), Lord (Jesus Christ) and the communities he lived near by holding various offices and serving on many committees throughout his adult life.
Card playing was a great joy for Jim and gave him countless hours to spend with his many dear friends and family members. He was also known as a master story-teller—Jim loved to share a good joke with anyone who had an open ear. Nearer retirement there was time for golf and Jim and DeLores hit the links on a regular basis.
Jim went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 20, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant sister.
He is survived by DeLores, his wife, companion and best friend of 53 years, and by his children: Cindi and husband, George Hallett; Lorna Taylor; Dodi and husband, Gary Mohr and Josh Taylor; by his sisters: Frona and husband, Leonard Kerchal, and Anita and husband, Bill Reade; by five grandchildren and four great grandchildren and by all his other relatives and friends.
Services were held Saturday, March 22, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Wauneta, with Rev. Greg Stuckwisch officiating. Rev. Don Widger served as lector.
Music was provided by organist, Berneta Steinert, and the Redeemer church choir. The choir selection was "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." Congregational hymns were "I’m But A Stranger Here" and "What A Friend We Have In Jesus."
Pallbearers were Jerry Hettinger, Brent Hettinger, Kent Kerchal, Rod Kerchal, Kerry Denker, Kurt Denker, Doug Widger and Don Widger.
Honorary pallbearers were Hugo Mohr, Art Bush, Paul Kitt, Emerson Schwenk, Rodney Petsch and Joe Johnston.
A memorial has been established at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Wauneta, or KNGN Radio.
Interment was in Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta, with Liewer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Our Dad
Husband: In an age where wedding vows are taken lightly our dad honored our mother by holding firm to his vow "for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health."
Father: In concert with our mother our dad gave us life and the opportunity to be a part of this world and experience its wonder.
Provider: Through long hours of work on his farm our dad gave us all we needed — food, clothing, shelter and love.
Protector: One to always care about our wellbeing our dad would risk his own safety to insure ours.
Supporter: Like any loving parent our dad gave us his support even when he thought we were probably crazy.
Humorist: Never one to let the serious issues of life cloud the joys, our dad embraced a good joke and looked for a unique perspective for any given circumstance.
Believer: Not one to rely on the sufficiency of this world our dad put his faith in Jesus Christ, the only source of hope any of us have.
A Tribute to Jim Taylor,
Christmas 2002
(by Josh Taylor)
L. Cornelia McCamley
A lifelong figure in state and national Methodist church work passed away Tuesday morning at Milder Manor in Lincoln.
L. Cornelia (Russell) McCamley was born
in Nashville, Tenn., on July 15, 1918.
She studied at Vanderbilt University and earned a B.A degree from Scarritt College in 1945. After graduation, she worked as the Director of Christian Education at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church in Chattanooga.
She then served as Director of Christian Education in the Dale Hollow Larger Parish in Tennessee, which comprised of churches of four denominations. She was commissioned a Deaconess of the United Methodist Church in 1950.
She commenced graduate study at Garrett Biblical Institute and earned a Masters Degree from New York University in 1954. While studying at NYU, she was the assistant director of a residence hall for girls and director of youth work at First Congregational Church in River Edge, N.J.
Connie assumed the duties of the Executive Secretary for Town and Country Work of the General Board of Global Ministries. She held this position from 1955-66, and oversaw more than 100 projects in 35 states, including work with several Native American communities.
While working for the General Board office, she was Chair of the Town and Country Department of the National Council of Churches for three years.
She worked as the coordinator of the Commission on Religion in Appalachia, before resigning (she called it "early retirement") to marry Rev. Max McCamley in November 1966.
Alongside him, she served United Methodist churches in Ogallala, Superior and Alvo-Murdock until their retirement, and was an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Omaha until her final illness.
While her formal employment ended with her marriage, she continued her interest in missionary work, serving as chair of the Conference Board of Global Ministries and the Hunger Committee.
Connie visited missionaries and hunger projects in Egypt, Niger, Kenya, Zaire, Zambia, and Chile.
She was active in the United Methodist Women, Church Women United, League of Women Voters, the American Association of University Women, and was on the Board of the United Methodist Community Centers of Omaha.
Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Max O. McCamley; her parents, Leon and Lillian Russell; her brothers, Edward and Anderson Russell; and her grandson, Craig Harris.
When she passed away March 18, 2003, she left behind two sisters, Marie Webster and Dorothy Ross of Nashville, Tenn.; four children, William and Wilma McCamley of Lincoln, Neb., Gordon and Sarah McCamley of Grand Island, Neb., Margaret Jones and Barry Wright of Lansing, Mich., and Kathryn Stinson of Alling, Germany; three nieces, four nephews, 11 grandchildren, including Mike Weatherly and family of Imperial, and 18 great grandchildren.
Wayne Davidson
Wayne Davidson was born
March 11, 1923 to Alan and Myrtle Davidson and grew up in northwest Lamar.
He had a sister, Mary and two younger brothers Glen and Merl.
Wayne was baptized and was a member of the Lamar Christian Church.
Wayne enjoyed horses at a very early age and often rode his pony to school.
Wayne graduated from Chase County High School in 1941. He was called to serve his country in World War II. He was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division serving in France and was stationed in Fort Knox, Ky.
While stationed in Kentucky Wayne met Frances Durham from Louisville, Ky. They married after the war and returned to make their home in Nebraska. To this union were born
three daughters, Nancy, Jane and Linda.
The family raised and raced thoroughbreds on their farm south of Lamar and were blessed with many successful runners.
After separation, Wayne then married Patricia Grace until the mid 80s. They had one daughter, Dawn Nicole.
During this time Wayne continued to race thoroughbreds. Wayne enjoyed flying and obtained his private pilot’s license.
He also enjoyed sunsets, reading and nature. He is past president of the Nebraska, Colorado and South Dakota division of the Horseman’s HBPA association. During his office with the HBPA he travelled to many countries.
Wayne was a dedicated father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and neighbors. He was an active participant in the Chase County Stompers.
Wayne passed away at the Imperial Manor on June 29, 2003, he was 80 years old. Wayne is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Nancy; parents Alan and Myrtle and sister Mary.
Survivors include three daughters: Jane Moreland and husband Michal, Linda Davidson and Dawn Rivas and husband Francisco; two brothers: Glen and his wife Lorraine and Merl and his wife Mary Kay; six grandchildren: Eric, Blake, Isha, Trystan, Arianna and Brianna.
Wayne was a loving father, grandfather and friend and will be dearly missed by many.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 3, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Wesleyan Church of Imperial, Neb. with Pastor Todd Burpo officiating.
Casketbearers were Eric Moreland, Blake Moreland, Rex Clevenger, Jerry Benge, Tom Rowley and Ray Bahler.
Military rites were by VFW Post #4688 and American Legion Post #92, Imperial.
Interment was at Green Lawn Cemetery, Lamar, Neb. with Liewer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Henry Robert "Bob" Hertzenberg, 89
Henry Robert “Bob” Hertzenberg, 89, Breckenridge, Minn., died Nov. 20, 2008, at St. Francis Home, Breckenridge.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 at Breckenridge Lutheran Church, Breckenridge, with the Rev. Mark Manning officiating.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge. There will also be visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Breckenridge.
Henry Robert Hertzenberg was born
in Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 3, 1918, the eldest son of Henry and Charlotte (Holt) Hertzenberg. His father was an architect and Bob enjoyed spending a couple summers in northern Minnesota at a summer camp his father designed and built. His father died in 1929 when Bob was only 12 years old, and during the Depression Bob worked to help support his family. He also excelled in music, playing both the cello and clarinet. At one time, he played cello with the Minneapolis Orchestra.
He graduated from South High School in 1936, and although he was enrolled to go to college at St. Olaf, he worked instead to help support his family. He later got a job working at the John Deere offices in Minneapolis and attended night school at the University of Minnesota. He later graduated from the Minnesota School of Banking and continued taking courses at the University of Minnesota.
Bob met Jean Sorenson in 1939 and the two were married at Salem Lutheran Church in Minneapolis on Nov. 15, 1941.
Bob enlisted with the Navy in March 1942 and served in the Pacific Theater on the U.S.S. Auburn. He cherished the memory of watching the American flag being raised at Iwo Jima.
He returned to Minneapolis in October 1945 and moved to New Richmond, Wis., in 1946 with his wife and oldest child Gerald, born in 1944. Bob worked for the Bank of New Richmond. Their twin sons, Richard and Robert, were born
in 1948 and their daughter, Ann, was born
in 1961.
Bob and Jean moved with their family to Breckenridge, Minn., in 1964, when Bob became the President and Chairman of the First National Bank of Breckenridge, known now as Bank of the West. He also immersed himself as president of the district bankers association, chairman of the Breckenridge planning commission and president of the Breckenridge Lutheran Church. He was a past president of the Breckenridge Rotary Club, a member of the Breckenridge Lake Agassiz Library board and was a member of the advisory board of St. Francis Hospital and an executive member of the SSS-300 Club board. He was also a member of the VFW and the American Legion.
After retirement, Bob worked for the American Bankers Association and Minnesota Bankers Association. He and Jean traveled during their retirement years to Europe, Scandinavia, New Zealand and many other places. He entered St. Francis Nursing Home in 2004 where he resided until his death.
He is survived by: his wife, Jean; sons Jerry (Diana), Kingwood, Texas; Rick (Joleen) Overland Park, Kan.; and Rob, St. Louis, Mo.; and daughter, Ann (Bob) McGray, Breckenridge; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by: his parents, Henry and Charlotte; his brother Richard; his sister, Marilyn Ernst.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Breckenridge Lutheran Church or the Riveredge Hospice in Breckenridge.
Cecile S. Gerken
Lexington - A memorial Celebration for Cecile Susan Gerken, 80, of Lexington was held Thursday, April 8, 1999 at the Berean Bible Church in Lexington with Pastor Roger Daum officiating. Burial for family and friends was held Thursday, before the memorial service at, Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. Cecile died Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
She was born
Oct. 7, 1918 to George and Ethel Watkins north of Lexington. Cecile attended school at the Reed school house that is now at the Lexington Museum. Cecile and her brothers, Mervil and Ben, were pulled to school in a homemade goat wagon.
Cecile attended the Christian Church in Lexington and trusted the Lord Jesus as her savior as a teen and was baptized. She took her two younger brothers to church and taught a Sunday School class. She worked for several families in high school in order to stay in school. Cecile graduated in 1936 from Lexington. She married Don Gerken on Sept. 1, 1937 in North Platte. The couple lived near Eustis and then moved to the Norall Farm between Overton and Elm Creek. She lived there until the time of her death. When Cecile’s mother passed away the couple took her brother, Don. On Sept. 8, 1947, a daughter, Sharon Sue was born. Cecile was always a hard worker and helped out with the farm and the hogs. She always kept the house tidy and was a wonderful cook. She also enjoyed growing flowers, which she shared with the church for many years. She was a member of the Lexington Berean Church, where she helped with the nursery. She was a faithful friend and encourager to many people and will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Survivors include: her daughter, Sharon and Neal Toberer, Overton; brothers, Mervil Watkins, Council Bluffs, Iowa and Don and Connie Watkins, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Bob and Ben.
Memorials are suggested to the Donor’s Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lucille Bottger, 86
Lucille A. Bottger, 86, of Emerson, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson.
Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Emerson with Father Gerald Leise officiating.
A visitation was held on Tuesday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Church, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
The family was present from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Interment will be in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Emerson.
Sharon Barclay, 72
Sharon V. Barclay, 72, of South Sioux City passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012, at a Sioux City hospital.
Janice Graham, 79
Janice Carolyn Ostmeyer Graham, age 79, died June 1, 2012 in Federal Way, Washington.
She was born
in Dakota City, Neb. on Dec. 20, 1932 to Clarence and Ruth Orr Ostmeyer.
On June 12, 1954 Janice married Victor Graham in Dakota City.
Janice was a longtime resident of Enumclaw, Lake Sawyer and more recently Federal Way, Washington.
Janice and Victor traveled extensively. They enjoyed boating and entertaining friends at Lake Sawyer and in Enumclaw.
They were snowbirds for many years, dividing time between Mesa, Arizona, and Lake Sawyer.
Janice loved spending time with her family and in the company of friends.
She enjoyed word puzzles, word games, card games, reading, jokes, laughter and cooking.
Gerry Hughes, 68
Gerry Elizabeth Hughes, 68, of Tyndall, SD, formerly of Winnebago, NE passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD on Sunday, June 10, 2012 following a short courageous battle with cancer.
Philip Morgan, 32
Philip Edwin Morgan, 32, of Omaha, NE, formerly of Allen, NE passed away at his residence, while surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, June 5, 2012.
Richard Krumwiede, 83
Richard L. “Dick” Krumwiede, 83 of South Sioux City, Nebraska passed away Saturday June 2, 2012 at a South Sioux City Care Center.
