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LOGAN ROBERT LANCASTER
Lexington
Funeral services for Logan Robert Lancaster, 85, Lexington, will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 6, 2002, at the United Methodist Church, Lexington, with Fr. Don Buhrman officiating.
Burial will be in the Robb Cemetery south of Lexington.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today, June 5, at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington.
Logan died Sunday, June 2, 2002, at Park Avenue Estates in Lexington.
He was born June 14, 1916, at Kearney to Logan H. and Jessie (O'Brien) Lancaster. He grew up in Kearney, where he attended school and college. He graduated from Kearney High School in 1934 and from Kearney State College in 1939, with a degree in education.
He was married to Adah V. Porter on Feb. 24, 1940, at Plattsmouth. The couple moved to Chicago, Ill., where Logan attended the Naval Academy during World War II. The family then moved to Oklahoma, later returning to Kearney when Logan worked for his dad in his grocery store. It was during this time that Logan went back to teaching and served as superintendent in the Riverdale School system.
In 1953, the family moved to Lexington where Logan taught at the Lexington schools teaching journalism, driver's education and mathematics. He also helped coach the elementary children in track and football. He later transferred to Bryan Elementary School where he served as principal for many years.
Logan was a member of the United Methodist Church in Lexington as well as the Elks Club in Kearney and the Nebraska State Education Association, a past member of the Lexington Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-County DeMolay.
One of his passions was music. He spent several years singing with the Culliganaires Barbershop Quartet from Kearney. The quartet even performed at Red Rocks Amptheater near Denver, Colo.
Logan loved to hunt, fish and play golf. He enjoyed playing trombone and going to dances. As an educator for many years, his true love was children. He enjoyed teaching and being with people and visiting.
Survivors include his wife, Adah, Lexington; one daughter, Sally Stearns, Ogallala; one brother, John (Joyce) Lancaster, Overland Park, Kan.; three grandchildren, Erin Bauer, Casper, Wyo., Blake Gilbert, stationed in Hawaii with the U.S. Navy, and Ashley Stearns, Ogallala; step-grandchildren, Kristine Cline, Littleton, Colo., and Thomas Stearns Jr., Hershey; and six step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Derek Gilbert; and one brother, Roger.
Memorials are suggested to the Lexington School Foundation or the American Diabetes Association.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
HERMAN JANTZ
Lexington
Funeral services for Herman Jantz, 81, Lexington, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, June 5, 2002, at the Lexington Berean Bible Church, with Pastor J.J. White officiating.
Burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington.
He died Sunday, June 2, 2002, at his home.
Herman was born Oct. 3, 1920, in Inola, Okla. to Ferdinand and Anna (Friesen) Jantz. He grew up and lived for 25 years on a farm near Tulsa, Okla. He attended high school in Inola, Okla., graduating in 1940. From 1945-1948 he worked helping with a wheat harvest crew that traveled from Texas to Canada, and one year included a combine ride in the air during a tornado at Amarillo, Texas.
After graduating from technical schools in Tulsa and Miami, Okla., he was sent to Lexington, where he worked for more than 30 years as an installation specialist and serviceman for propane and natural gas, heating and air conditioning. During this time, he met his future wife, Beulah Bailey, at the Berean Church in Lexington. They were married Aug. 1, 1953, at the Evangelical Free Church in Gothenburg, and have since made their home in Lexington for nearly 49 years. While he and Beulah lived here, they took care of several foster children.
Herman was a member of the Berean Fundamental Church, where he served as church treasurer for 30 years, was a board member for over 37 years, and became the "handy man" wherever needed. He was a member of the horseshoe-pitching club, Tri-County Jolly Ringers, and pitched in the World Horseshoe Tournament in Pleasanton, Calif. He has helped with the Red Cross Bloodmobile for the last several years.
He had a woodworking shop where he made different kinds of devices and toys to make people happy and did tricks for the children. He collected many metal items while using his metal detector.
Survivors include his wife, Beulah, Lexington; one daughter, Rebecca Sue (Steve) Adams, Danville, Calif.; two brothers, Alvin (Marie) Jantz, Newton, Kan., and Ted Jantz, Roseda, Calif.; three sisters, Lena Penner, Chouteau, Okla., Selma Ladwig, Ponca City, Okla., and Elvera (Elmer) Pankratz, Inola, Okla.; two step-granddaughters and their husbands; and three step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Rudy and Victor Jantz, and sisters, Dora Edwards, Hannah Blackman and Anna Plett.
Memorials are suggested to the Maranatha Bible Camp, the "Back to the Bible" broadcast or the Berean Bible Church.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS E. PERCELL
Wymore
Services for Thomas E. Percell, 69, Wymore, were March 23, 2002, at the Wymore Methodist Church, with the Rev. Judith Dye officiating.
Burial was at the Wymore Cemetery with military service by Anderson Post 25.
He died March 19, 2002, at his home.
Thomas was born Sept. 4, 1932, at Scott City, Kan. He moved to Falls City as a small child, spent his childhood there and received his Eagle Scout award and was a 1951 graduate of Falls City High School.
From 1952 to 1954 he served as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands, Japan, and Korea. He received his bachelor of science degree from Peru State College in 1957.
He married Sandra Shaw April 26, 1957, in Omaha. He taught and coached at Stella from 1957-1959 and taught at Lexington from 1959-1965. He was in the insurance business in Lexington from 1965-1970.
They moved to Wymore in 1970 and he was athletic director and guidance counselor at Tri County High School until 1976. They lived in Minnesota from 1976 to 1987 when they returned to Wymore. He was the wastewater treatment manager for the City of Wymore from 1995-1998, and then was the Superintendent of the Utilities for the City of Wymore until his retirement in 2001.
He was a member of the Wymore United Methodist Church, American Legion Anderson Post 25 at Wymore, was a life-time member of VFW Post 210 at Lakeville, Minn., and the Masonic Lodge at Lexington. He was the Wymore City Arborist. His hobbies included coin collecting, woodworking, hunting and fishing, gardening and growing trees.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Sandra; son, Tom Percell, Sioux City, Iowa; daughter, Becky (Don) Sullivan, Wymore; three grandsons, Gregory Sullivan, Lincoln, Mike Sullivan and Ethan Sullivan, both of Wymore; two brothers, Marvin (Maxine) Percell, Sioux City, Iowa, and George (Carol) Percell, Eagan, Minn.; a sister, Elnora Thomas of Alabama; two brothers-in-law, Phil (Diane) Shaw and Bob (Carol) Shaw, all of Bondurant, Iowa; sister-in-law, Suzi (Allen) Armstrong of Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma (Schlosser) Percell, a son, Mike Percell, grandson, Kenton Sullivan, brother, Jack Percell, sister, Betty Million, and his in-laws, Cliff and Millie Shaw.
A memorial has been established to area youth activities and the Wymore Rescue Unit, with Elaine Champ in charge.
Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
VERNON KAPS
Elwood
Mass of Christian burial for Vernon S. Kaps, 82, Elwood, was Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek. Burial was in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery at Elm Creek.
Vern died Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, at Omaha.
He was born Nov. 16, 1919, at Elm Creek to John and Mary (Weaver) Kaps. He graduated from Elm Creek High School in 1937. After high school, he worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps, W.S.C.S. office in Kearney and farmed with his father.
On Dec. 6, 1943, he married Thelma Bice at Lexington. They resided and farmed north of Lexington. Later, Vernon was a mechanic at the George Motor Co. at Kearney. In 1960, they moved to California, moving back to Elwood in 1965, where he owned and operated Vern's Garage and Trailer Sales. In 1978, he was employed with New Holland Manufacturing at Lexington, until his retirement in 1982.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek and the Lexington Eagles Lodge. He was past chief of the Elwood Volunteer Fire Department, served as a Cub Scout leader, and served on the Elwood Centennial Committee.
He had enjoyed wood crafting, camping, hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma, of Elwood; two sons, Stanley (Marcia) Kaps, Johnson Lake, and Del (Ramona) Kaps, Holcomb, Kan.; four grandchildren, Marlo (Jennifer) Kaps, Denise, Kirk and Alyssa Kaps; three great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Mollie and Wyatt Kaps; and a sister-in-law, Wilma Kaps, Scottsbluff.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and George, and one sister, Alice Thinnes.
A memorial has been established to the Elwood Fire Department and EMTs.
Berryman Funeral Home of Cozad is in charge of arrangements.
JOHN VRANA
Wakefield
Services for John Vrana, 95, Wakefield, formerly of the Overton/Miller area, were Monday, Sept. 30, 2002, at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington, with Rev. Floyd H. Starr II officiating. Interment was in the Sumner Cemetery at Sumner with military honors.
John died Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, at the Wakefield Health Care Center in Wakefield.
He was born May 24, 1907, at Linwood and was the son of Frank and Fannie (Hlacky) Vrana. When John was five years old, the family moved to Minnesota. They returned to Dawson County in 1991. John's education was limited, as he was always the family caregiver and helped to support his family financially.
John was called to serve his country Nov. 5, 1942, and received a medical discharge Nov. 26, 1943. John was a 57-year member of the Miller American Legion.
He married Helen Heusbaum on April 26, 1945. When they married, Helen had seven children, and four of them were still at home. Helen passed away Dec. 18, 1988.
He enjoyed people and was willing to help anyone in need. He was a true cowboy and loved ranching and farming.
Survivors include his step-children, Ed Rice, Lexington, Don (Helen) Rice, Bayard, Harold Rice, Minneapolis, Minn., Chuck "Dale" (Joan) Rice, Bradshaw, Kathy (Dick) Nolan, York, James Rice, Bayard, and Ardyth (Harry) Mills), Wakefield; one brother, Rudy (Sophia) Vrana, Burlington, Wash.; one sister, Wilma (Jordan) Morgan, Burlington, Wash.; 23 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; his parents; four brothers, Ed, Adolph, and two infants; one sister, Francis Alspaugh; daughter-in-law, Peg Rice; one granddaughter; and two infant great-granddaughters.
Memorials are suggested to the Wakefield Health Care Center in Wakefield.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
JOHN WALLACE
Lexington
Funeral services for John Edwin Wallace, 68, Lexington, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2002, at the United Methodist Church in Lexington. Burial will be in Robb Cemetery in Lexington, with military honors.
John died Sept. 26, 2002, in Flagstaff, Ariz., while on his way home from a California trip to visit family and former Navy buddies.
He was born Aug. 30, 1934, in Lexington, to William Clyde and Bernis Clare (Meek) Wallace, the second of four children. He grew up on a farm in northeast Gosper County, near the Platte River, the Oregon Trail and Pony Express routes. During his youth, he developed a love of birds, flowers and dogs, passions that carried on through this entire life. He attended District 3 School, less than a mile north of his home and during those years, was moved back a grade, where he joined his sister, Margaret, and completed his schooling as her classmate. They graduated from Lexington High School in 1953.
In 1954, John enlisted in the United States Navy and began a 20-year career traveling all over the world. He was an aviation machinist's mate, and rose from his beginnings as a recruit to the rank of Chief Petty Officer before his retirement in 1973.
As an aviation machinist's mate, John worked on virtually every airplane the Navy and flew and served on several ships, including the USS Oriskany, the USS Yorktown and the US Philippine Seas. He was stationed primarily in Southern California at Ream Field, LeMoore Naval Air Station, Hanford, Calif. He also served at Barber's Point on Oahu, Hawaii and Midway Island during the two years just prior to Hawaii's statehood, and in Japan. While in Japan, he befriended a young Japanese man, Horishi Matsuda, who was trying to learn to speak English. He and Hiroshi became life-long friends and Hiroshi visited here on two occasions, 25 years after John's service there. John also served on Yankee Station, off the Vietnam coast during the Vietnam War and flew onto the mainland on several occasions to repair aircraft.
John traveled all over the Orient, whenever he had leave. He decided early on in his career to document his travels, so he bought cameras and over the years took thousands of color slides of not only his service posts, but of such places as the Tiger Balm Gardens in Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and all of the beautiful Hawaiian islands, including night-time movie footage of the volcano Kailua as it erupted in 1959.
Among his accomplishments, he received the Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, two National Defense Service Medals, five Navy Good Conduct Medals, and four Vietnam Service and Vietnam Campaign Medals.
John retired from the Navy in 1973 and returned to Nebraska, where he lived on the family farm with his parents. He spent much of his time turning the large yard into a showplace of flowers and other plants. He also observed the abundance of wildlife on the farm, including his beloved cardinals that returned each year to nest in the yard, often just outside one of the windows in the house. John also worked as chief (and only) mechanic for Mike Jeffrey as they built and raced a drag car over a several-state area.
He also loved animals, specifically dogs, and took in a Black Labrador retriever he named Gonzo, that had been abandoned. When he lost that dog to time and illness, a replacement appeared, found by friends who knew John would give him a good home. Jake, a Chocolate Lab, became the new VIP (Very Important Pooch) on the Wallace farm.
John became the neighborhood "Godfather," always willing to feed neighbors' animals when they were gone and to watch their homes and property.
He took over stewardship of the Robb Cemetery when the former sexton, Tillie Richardson, passed away. He took the job very seriously and maintained the cemetery for more than 20 years. Under his direction, the peaceful site has been improved and will soon be expanded.
John's mother died in 1978 and thereafter, he and father, Clyde, shared the house, each pursuing their own interests.
John had a passion for genealogy and became active in forming a club to help others retrace their roots. He served as president for many years and was constantly researching not only both sides of his own family, but always willing to help others from across the country re-connect with long-lost family.
In 1996, Clyde Wallace passed away and John purchased the six acres on which the farmstead stood from his sisters and brothers, as part of his father's will. He continued to raise flowers and care for the acreage.
In later years, John began attending Navy reunions with those with whom he served. This was a great joy for him as he retained strong ties to those with whom he served.
He is survived by sisters, Marilyn (Ken) Kring, Lexington, and Margaret (C.J.) Graves, North Platte; one brother, Bob (Sue) Wallace, Kearney; four nieces, Lori (Dick) Cumpston, Lexington, Kathy Kring, Henderson, Nev., Tracy Wallace, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Tami Wallace, Kearney; one nephew, Rick (Chris) Graves, Palo, Iowa; one great-niece, April Clare Graves, Palo, Iowa; special friends, Don and Joan Burks, and their children, Janee and John, of Lexington.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials are suggested to the Wallace family.
LeeANNA OGG
Madrid
Services for LeeAnna Ogg, 70, Madrid, will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, with Rev. Floyd H. Starr II, officiating. Burial will be in the Viola Cemetery at Eddyville. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington.
LeeAnna died Monday, Sept. 30, 2002, at the Imperial Manor in Imperial, where she had been a resident for only a few days.
She was born June 12, 1932, at Lexington, to Perry Lee and Annie Emma (Fiedler) Smith. She grew up in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1950. Following graduation, she worked at Roepke's Care Home and Hagadone Party House.
She married Bert Ogg May 2, 1953, at North Platte. The couple made their home in several communities, including Lexington and Overton before moving to Madrid in 1970.
She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, fishing, reading, crossword puzzles, playing games and being with her family.
She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge in Madrid.
Survivors include her husband, Bert Ogg, Madrid; two sons, Wayne (Donna) Ogg, Madrid, and Cliff Ogg, Grand Island; one brother, Irl (Artie) Smith, Lexington; three sisters, Phyllis Ogg and Betty Ogg, both of Madrid, and Kay (Lawrence) Tinglehoff, Kearney; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; step-mother, Rose Smith, Phillipsburg, Kan.; step-sister, Lisa Hoft, Colby, Kan.; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Laverne D. "Sonny" Smith.
Memorials are suggested to the family.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
HAROLD FAGOT
Lexington
Mass of Christian burial for Harold James Fagot, 86, Lexington, will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington, with Fr. Don Buhrman officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., today, Oct. 2, at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington, with wake service to follow at 7:30 p.m.
Harold died Monday, Sept. 30, 2002, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington.
He was born Oct. 20, 1915, at Lexington to George and Tena (McLean) Fagot. He graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1933.
He enjoyed farming and took over the family farm when his parents moved to town.
On Feb. 28, 1951, he married Evelyn Lindblade at Lexington. The couple made their home north of Lexington on the farm until moving to Lexington in 1980. Harold had lived on the same farm for 65 years, which had been in the family for well over 100 years.
The couple enjoyed traveling and took many wonderful trips, including Australia, Alaska, Sweden and many other European countries.
In Harold's younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church.
Survivors include one sister, Maxine Nalls, Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers-in-law, Bill (Van) Kloepping, Lexington, and Gene (Lindy) Curtis, Mesa, Ariz.; 12 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Evelyn on May 3, 2001, and one brother, Vincent Fagot.
Memorials are suggested to St. Ann's Catholic Church, the American Cancer Society or the donor's choice.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
