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Howard W. McCord

Age 91, of Nebr. City, NE passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at the Ambassador in Nebr. City, NE.

He was born icon Howard Weldon McCord on March 17, 1920 south of Nebraska City, NE; one of three sons of Israel Guy and Nannie Elizabeth (Witty) McCord. He attended school in Nebraska City and graduated from the Nebraska City High School with the class of 1938.

He entered the US Navy on November 12, 1941 and served on various battleships during World War II in the South Pacific. He served as admiral's writer to Admiral Willis A. Lee. He was honorably discharged from the Navy on November 9, 1945.

He was united in marriage to Florence Marie Jones on October 18, 1947 in Nebraska City and the couple shared over 64 years of marriage together.

Howard worked at various places including Hancock Farm Equipment in Herman, NE, Novak Auto - where he was the bookkeeper for 16 years, Clemmy Holmes Auto, and the Nebraska Unemployment Division. He also worked on construction building roads and power plants including the OPPD Plant southeast of Nebraska City.

Following his retirement, he worked at Kimmel Orchard.

He is survived by his wife Florence McCord of Nebr. City; two children James D. McCord and wife Wanda of Nebr. City and Elizabeth McCord Bishop of Lincoln, NE; six grandchildren: Aaron, Victoria, Justin, and Miranda McCord and Jonathan and Matthew Bishop and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law Donald A. Bishop and two brothers: Ralph E.McCord and Lloyd W. McCord.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at Gude Mortuary in Nebraska City with Rev. Jeff Kelley officiating; burial will follow at Wyuka Cemetery in Nebr. City with complete military services conducted by the U.S. Navy Funeral Honors Detail.

The family will greet friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening (12/21) at the mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family or the donor's favorite charity.

Barbara C. (Polk) Shull

Barbara Claire (Polk) Shull was born icon on June 25, 1923 at the family farm near Sidney, Iowa to Wayne Worden Polk and Naomi Merle Howard (Polk). She attended and graduated from Sidney, Iowa High School in 1941. She was chosen Sidney Iowa Rodeo Queen in 1940. Attending the Rodeo was a highlight of eac summer and she was able to attend for 87 years missing only one year when her husband was overseas.

Barbara taught in a rural one room school in Fremont County. On February 8, 1942 she was married to Benjamin Hensel Shull of Riverton, Iowa. Upon her husband enlisting in the Coast Guard, she was able to join him at his assignments until he was transferred overseas to the Pacific Theater of World War II. She then moved to Omaha and worked at the Martin Bomber Plant.

Barbara spent her life as a homemaker, mother, credit manager and 25 years as office manager at Dr. Dean Ray's Dental Clinic in Shenandoah, Iowa. She assisted her husband at the Shull Funeral Home for many years.

Barbara passed away on December 18, 2011 at Pleasant View care Center in Rock Port, Missouri surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She was active in the Riverton United Methodist Church, teaching Sunday School, directing children's choirs, and was active in United Methodist Women. She was a member of Sorosis Federated Club, Eastern Star, 4-H club leader, Riverton Community Club, Riverton Silver and Gold Club, Fremont County Historical Society and the American Legion Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, father, mother, sister Mary Nenneman, brother Charles Polk, and son-in-law Dr. Roger H. Henderson.

She is survived by children: Pamela Jean Henderson of Rock Port, Missouri; Patricia Janice Denson and husband Robert J. of Ankeny, Iowa; Michael Wayne Shull of Chillicothe, Missouri; grandchildren: Eric Henderson and wife Arima; Timothy Henderson and wife Carrie of Papillion, Nebraska; Kent Henderson and wife Cheryl of Fremont, Nebraska; Robyn Denson of Gig Harbor, Washington; J. Clifford Denson and wife Jenny of Merritt Island, Florida; Phillip Shull and wife Diann of Columbia, Missouri; Kara Shull of Dallas, Texas and Benjamin C. Shull of Chillicothe, Missouri.

Great-grandchildren: Logan, Elinor, and Kady Henderson; Emmalee, Hannah and Noelle Henderson; Kacey and Truett Denson Dupuis; Brooks and Anna Denson; Allyson, Malachi, and Zoey Shull; sisters Mildred Elliott of Topeka, Kansas and Bonnie Brown and husband Leland of Clarinda, Iowa as well as many wonderful nieces, nephews and friends.

Barb loved art, music and enjoyed traveling, but her greatest love was her family. She loved them and they loved her back.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday morning (12/22) at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Riverton, IA with Rev. Jaye Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverton Cemetery.

The family will greet friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Shull-Gude Funeral Home in Riverton, IA.

Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church in Riverton.

Shull-Gude Funeral Home, Riverton, IA in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Shirley Mae (Best) Cohn

Age 84, of Nebraska City died December 9, 2011 at home with her family.

She was born icon October 1, 1927 to Hugh Allen and Cleda Fern Best in North Bend, Nebraska and married Glen E Cohn on August 20, 1954 at Nebraska City, NE.

She is survived by her husband, Glen E Cohn of Nebraska City, NE, sons Jay C. Cohn and wife Debra of Lenexa, KS, Glen E Cohn Jr. of Watson, MO, Gary A Cohn and wife Teralyn of Sedgwick, KS, William D Cohn and wife Brenda J of Lincoln, NE, and Chad L. Cohn and wife Tammy of Waverly, NE, as well as the treasures of her life, grandchildren Kimberly and Aaron, Kindl and Keenan, Hillary and James, Megan and Matthew, and Jared; great grandchild Anden, one brother, Bob Best of Omaha, NE, sister Beverly Snyder of North Bend, NE and many friends.

Shirley grew up and received her education in North Bend where she graduated in 1945 as class valedictorian. She worked at Omaha Athletic Club until she married. They had 57 wonderful years together raising their family.

Preceding her in death were her parents, a daughter, Jacene L, three sisters Janet, Kathryn, Marjorie and a brother Floyd.

Shirley will be cremated and no services will be held. She will be laid to rest at a later date in Wyuka Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in her name to Susan G Komen Foundation in care of Gude Mortuary in Nebraska City.

Rosa P. Frede

Age 91; formerly of Nebraska City passed away on Sunday; December 11, 2011 at The Gretna Community Living Center in Gretna, NE.

She was born icon on April 29, 1920 in Nebraska City, NE; the daughter of Ernest and Anna (Hundrup) Glockel. She was one of seven children in the family.

She was united in marriage to Herbert F. Frede on June 19, 1940 at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Nebraska City, NE. He preceded her in death on December 24, 1983.

Rosa was a long-time member of St. Benedict's Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers. She was a housewife and homemaker and also worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Nebr. City as a Nurses Aid.

She is survived by her six children: Annette Twiford and significant other Ray of Bellevue, NE; Leo Frede and wife Betty of rural Sidney, IA; Betty Plumer and husband Steve of Lenexa, KS; Barbara Kinsella and husband Dan of Omaha, NE; Leonard Frede of Lincoln, NE and Pamela Frede of Gretna, NE; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; other family and friends.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son Leslie and six siblings.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday morning (12/13) at 10:30 a.m. at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Nebraska City with Fr. Lyle Johnson celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow in St. Benedict's Cemetery.

The casket will remain closed at the request of the family.

Memorials may be given to St. Benedict's Catholic Church.

Gude Mortuary, Nebr. City, NE in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Naomi M. Schomerus

Age 79 of Nebraska City passed away on Thursday; Dec. 8, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Nebraska City.

She was born icon on January 21, 1932 at Nebraska City, NE; the daughter of Edward Anton and Gertrude Marie (Harris) Wirth. She attended school and graduated from the Nebraska City High School with the class of 1949.

She was united in marriage to Donald L. Schomerus on April 21, 1954 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nebraska City, and to this union three sons were born: John, Ronald and Kevin.

In her early years, Naomi worked as bookkeeper for Jack Windle. She later worked as Deputy County Assessor at the Otoe County Courthouse. Following her marriage, she became a stay at home mom tending

To the needs of her family. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers, Catholic Daughters, the Paul Extension Club and the Pinochle Club. She was also a long-time member of St. Mary's Church Choir.

She is survived by her husband Donald Schomerus of Nebr. City; sons: John Schomerus and friend Patrick Murphy of Lincoln, NE; Ronald Schomerus and wife Diane of Nebr. City and Kevin Schomerus and wife Liz of Nebr. City; Five grandchildren: Justin, Garrett, Jordan, Jessica and Melissa Schomerus; brother Leon Wirth of Omaha, NE; sisters: Ruth Pfeiffer and husband Bob of Nebr. City and Velda Kreifels and husband Leroy of Nebr. City; brother-in-law Basil Wenzel formerly of Nebr. City; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and many friends.

She was preceded in death by a brother Robert Wirth and his wife Polly, sister Bernice Wenzel and sister-in-law Evelyn Wirth.

Funeral Services will be held Monday morning (Dec. 12) at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nebraska City with Fr. Michael McCabe celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.

A rosary will be recited Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Gude Mortuary in Nebraska City followed by the family receiving friends.

Memorials may be given for Masses at St. Mary's Church or the Alzheimer's Association.

Carl William Frakes

Age 81, passed away Dec. 7, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was born icon in Falls City , NE on July 7, 1930; the son of Charles and Della Mae (Dillman) Frakes.

Carl and Mary Ann were married for 41 years and have resided in Lake Havasu for 14 years. Carl retired from Peterbilt Trucks in Pico Riveria, CA in 1996. He served in the US Air Force and was an active member in the Eagles #4299. He held the role of Chaplain from 2001 to 2010, writing his own prayers and speeches for special events and Celebrations of Life. Carl was then honored to hold the position of Vice President from 2010 to 2011.

Carl leaves behind his beloved wife, Mary Ann; children Annette (Joe) Surants of St Clair Shores, MI; Carleen Spidell of Nebraska City, NE; Mike Frakes of Nebraska City, NE; Renee (Thomas) Potter of Lincoln, NE; stepchildren Kenneth (Rosie) Gray of Standish, ME; Judy (Jack) Fraser of Rock Hill, SC; Charles Gray of Monrovia, CA; David (Jean) Gray of Hollis, ME; brothers Tom (Susan) Dillman of Clearwater, FL; Roger (Judy) Frakes of Omaha, NE; Bill Frakes of Omaha, NE; stepmother Helen Frakes of Omaha, NE; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; other family and friends.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Donna Jean Cutler.

A Memorial Service will be held at Gude Mortuary in Nebraska City , NE on Dec. 14 at 2 p.m.

Mary Tryon

Age 74, of Nebr. City, NE passed away on Monday, December 5, 2011 at her home.

Mary was born icon on March 14, 1937 in Gary, Indiana; the daughter of Peter and Wanda (Heater) Zafiropouslos.

Mary worked for some 37 years as a Honey Comb Welder for Tri-Industries in Terra Haute, IN before retiring.

She is survived by her children Mary K. Thummel and husband Brad Thummel of Nebr. City, NE; Barbara Kriley and husband Gary of Kimballton, IA and Tim Shepherd and wife Tanna of Dugger, IN; three grandchildren: Marcellus Kriley of Council Bluffs, IA; Mary Kriley of Davenport, IA and Karrie Mead of Nebr. City, NE; one great-grandchild: Micah Kriley of Council Bluff, IA; brother Fred Hall of Thayer, IN; three sisters: Youdeah Petruccione of Nebr. City, NE; Stathia Hammond of Augusta, GA and Wanda Prossoski of Omaha, NE and other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the First Christian Church in Nebr. City with Rev. Jerry Albright officiating. Burial will follow at Wyuka Cemetery in Nebr. City.

The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening (12/7) at Gude Mortuary in Nebr. City.

Jean (Nuss) Griepenstroh

Age 69 of Nebraska City passed away at her home Saturday morning; December 3, 2011.

She was born icon Norma Jean Sidel on January 29, 1942 at Percival, IA; the daughter of John F. and Litta L. (Lundy) Sidel. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Eugene Nuss in 1960 in Maryville, MO.

The couple moved to Nebraska City in 1969 to manage the former Town and Country Store on south 11th Street in Nebraska City. On March 3, 1976 at a very young age, her husband Lawrence passed away.

She later married Warren Griepenstroh in 1977. He also preceded her in death.

Jean was an avid cook and baker and owned and operated Jean's Desserts in Nebraska City for many years. She was very well known for her delicious pies and she supplied pies to the orchards during numerous Applejack seasons. She enjoyed golf - winning many tournaments with ladies teams, gardening - especially her roses, cross stitching, sewing, crafting, dolls and knitting. Christmas was her favorite holiday as she welcomed many into her home to share her handmade decorations and trimming. She also enjoyed watching football and golf events and was an active pool player and card player. She was very fond of her bulldog Mugsy, but spending time with her family was her greatest love. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and the United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her two sons: Larry Nuss and wife Carol of Gladstone, MO and Jerry Nuss and wife Vickie of Nebraska City; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a brother Marvin Sidel of Richland, NE.

In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by three infant daughters and her dear and special friend Ralph Klein.

Funeral Services for Jean Griepenstroh will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Gude Mortuary in Nebraska City with Rev. Jeff Kelley officiating. Burial will be in the Aurora Cemetery at Aurora, NE on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m.

The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday at Gude Mortuary.

Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Deborah Louise "Debbie" Myers Memorial Tribute

Age 54, passed away at Hospice With Heart in Glenwood, IA on Sunday; November 20, 2011. She had resided at On With Life in Glenwood since 2008 and prior to this she lived at the Beatrice State Developmental Center at Beatrice, NE.

She was born icon on June 17, 1957 in Omaha, NE; the daughter of James Farrell and Doris Lorraine (Poff) Myers.

She is survived by her siblings: Kenneth R. Myers and wife Pam of Montana; Deanne M. Myers of Sidney, IA, Patrica L. Shipley and husband Joe of Sidney, IA and Pamela S. Myers of Johnston, IA; nieces and nephews ; other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother James F. Myers, Jr. in 2007 and nephews Chris Johnson and Jason Huntley

A visitation will be held Friday (Nov. 25) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Rash-Gude Funeral Home in Hamburg, IA with the family present to receive friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim and Tim Myers, Jeremy, Nathan and Heath Huntley, Frank and Bebn Schneider, Chris Johnson and Jason Huntley.

There will be no formal funeral services held.

Debbie will be laid to rest beside her mother at the Hamburg Cemetery at Hamburg, IA.

Rash-Gude Funeral Home, Hamburg, IA in charge of the funeral arrangements.

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