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Eugene M. 'Gene' Alexander

Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000

Tribland area resident Eugene M. "Gene" Alexander, 70, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, in Hastings.

Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bladen United Methodist Church with the Rev. Baldeo Singh officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery near Bladen. Visitation is until 9 p.m. today and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Brand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings.

Mr. Alexander was born May 21, 1929, to Fred R. and Ida J. (Koehler) Alexander in Bladen. He graduated from Bladen High School in 1946 and then served in the U.S. Navy for two years. He graduated from Hastings College and earned a master's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In 1949 he married Annabelle Fritz. He was superintendent of schools at Glenvil, Stratton and Mitchell. He then enrolled in law school. In 1959 he graduated from Creighton Law School in Omaha. He established a law office in Superior and later in Hastings.

He was a member of the Bladen United Methodist Church.

Survivors are his wife; one daughter, Susan Alexander of Hasting; one son, Richard of Ayr; one sister, Marcella Rundus of Las Vegas; two brothers, Carroll and Fredrick, both of Superior; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother.

Memorials may be given to the church.

Lola Wilson

Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000

Red Cloud resident Lola (Coburn) Wilson, 92, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings.

Services are 2 p.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Red Cloud with the Rev. Anderson Kwankin officiating. Burial will be in the Red Cloud Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home of Red Cloud is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Wilson was born May 8, 1907, to Roy and Myrtle (Farnham) Coburn in Cawker City, Kan. She grew up and attended school in Cawker City. She married Dan Wilson in Osborne, Kan. In 1939 they moved to Russell, Kan., where they lived for 21 years. They moved to Red Cloud in 1960. On March 31, 1989, her husband died.

Survivors are one daughter, Margie Mai of Lebanon, Kan.; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.

Kathleen A. Higby

Monday, Jan. 3, 2000

Former Chester resident Kathleen A. Higby, 43, of Clinton, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in Columbia, Mo.

Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Community Bible Church in Chester with the Rev. Ray Berry officiating. Burial will be in the Chester City Cemetery. Visitation is until 9 p.m. today and 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Price Funeral Home in Hebron and two hours prior to services Saturday at the church.

Miss Higby was born June 28, 1956, to Harry and Mary (Stansbury) Higby in Kansas City, Mo. She graduated from Chester High School. She worked as a cook and waited tables for Foote Cafe in Chester. She attended Mary Lanning Nursing School in Hastings and completed her schooling in Missouri. She worked as a licensed practical nurse in Missouri.

Survivors are two brothers, Mark of Madison and Robert of Sutton.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials may be given in care of the funeral home.

Greg Young

Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000

Fairfield resident Greg Young died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, at BryanLGH Medical Center East in Lincoln.

Services are pending with Butler-Volland Funeral Home in Hastings.

Frankie M. Hollingshead

Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000

Red Cloud resident Frankie May (Minor) Hollingshead, 98, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, at Webster County Hospital in Red Cloud.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Congregational Church in Riverton with the Rev. Mike Lehr officiating. Burial will be in the Riverton Cemetery. Simonson-Williams Funeral Home of Red Cloud is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Hollingshead was born Aug. 29, 1901, to William and Cassander (Davis) Minor in Cedar Bluffs, Kan. She moved with her family in 1906 to a farm near Atwood, Kan. She graduated from school in Atwood in 1919. She then taught country school for two years. On Aug. 24, 1921, she married Artie Bryan Hollingshead. They lived in Wilsonville for about 10 years and then St. Frances, Kan., for two years. In 1933 they moved to Riverton. In 1961 they retired to El Monte, Calif. On Oct. 29, 1983, her husband died. She returned to Red Cloud in 1992.

She attended the Congregational Church. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Wilsonville, Riverton and El Monte and a member of the Royal Neighbors in Riverton and El Monte. She also was a member of the Grange and Grandmother's Club in El Monte and the "Laugh A Lot Card Club" in Riverton.

Survivors are two daughters, Marjorie Reams Nelson of San Antonio, Texas, and Lois Wescoat of Red Cloud; one son, Raymond "Pete" of Riverton; one brother, Leland of Orange, Calif.; one sister, Lois Hazard of Covina, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Harold; four brothers; and three sisters.

Marvin Marr

Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000

Superior resident Marvin Marr, 79, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, at Brodstone Memorial Nuckolls County Hospital in Superior.

Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home chapel in Superior with the Rev. Harold Backus officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Superior. Visitation is until 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until services Saturday at the funeral home.

Mr. Marr was born March 1, 1920, to Curtis and Florence (Mumert) Marr near Lovewell, Kan. He graduated in 1937 from Lovewell Schools. On March 14, 1942, he married Geraldine Heflin in Salina, Kan. From 1942-45, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the American Theater. He then returned to Superior where he worked at B&S Tire Market for many years.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post. He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, EAMET Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal.

Survivors are his wife; two sons, Jim of Superior and Joe of Lakewood, Colo.; three daughters, Judy Suchsland of Kearney and Jana Marr and Jodie Schultz, both of Superior; two brothers, Edwin of Harlingen, Texas, and Dwight of Webber, Kan.; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister.

Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church.

Margaret L. Bloom

Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000

Hastings resident Margaret L. (Stoddard) Bloom, 74, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, at BryanLGH Medical Center East in Lincoln.

Services are at a later date. Burial will be at a later date in the North Platte Cemetery. Aspen After Care in Lincoln is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Bloom was born May 6, 1925, to Archie and Grace Stoddard in Harrisburg. She married Raymond Bloom.

Survivors are her husband; four daughters, Peggy Bloom of Colorado, Diana Leautersack of Houston, Betty Wood and Pamela Kahler, both of North Platte; one son, Arthur of North Platte; one sister, Jessie Liemkohl of Kimball; two brothers, Mike of Idaho and Bud of Gering; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Eugene 'Gene' Alexander

Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000

Services for area resident Eugene "Gene" Alexander, 70, who died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, in Hastings, are 2 p.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Bladen. Burial will be in Eastlawn Cemetery at Bladen. Brand-Wilson Funeral Home of Hastings is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy E. Virgin

Monday, Jan. 3, 2000

Hebron resident Dorothy E. (Gordon) Virgin, 82, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in Hebron.

Services are 1:30 p.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church in Hebron with the Revs. John R. Walton and William Thornton officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Hebron. Visitation is until 9 p.m. today, 9-11 a.m. Friday at Price Funeral Home in Hebron and two hours prior to services Friday at the church.

Mrs. Virgin was born July 27, 1917, to Roy Max and Agnes C. (Muirhead) Gordon in Stockham. She graduated from Hebron High School and attended Hebron College and Academy from 1934-36. On Dec. 28, 1939, she married Robert W. Virgin in Omaha. She lived in Stockham, Lincoln, Richfield, Omaha and Hebron. She was a former secretary of the Hebron Chamber of Commerce. She worked as a bookkeeper for Ken Boy Chevrolet and Van Cats Ford in Hebron. She also worked as a clerk at Hawkins Hardware in Hebron. She and her husband opened Virgin Heating and Air Conditioning in Hebron. In 1965 she opened the H&R Block Office in Hebron and retired after 25 years of tax service.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a 60-year member of Order of the Eastern Star Hebron Chapter No. 31.

Survivors are her husband; one daughter, Marcia Williams of Hebron; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

Memorials may go to the Hebron Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Unit or the family's choice.

Paul J. Johnson

Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000

Former Hastings resident the Rev. Paul Jasper Johnson, 78, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Ark.

Memorial services are 3 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista. Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory of Bella Vista is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Johnson was born Jan. 5, 1922, to Jasper Allen and Aimee Oral (Mayden) Johnson in Tekamah. He was ordained into the United Methodist Church in 1950 and served churches in seven communities in Nebraska. He developed and ran the Social Services Department at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings for 15 years. He retired from the hospital and served as associate minister at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Omaha for two years. He and his wife then moved to Bella Vista.

Survivors are his wife, Beverly; five daughters, Oralee Volwiler of Plainview, Judith Hamelin of Plattesmouth, Marie Zimmermann of Olympia, Wash., Sandra Johnson of Watervliet, N.Y., and Jacqueline Bridges of Bettendorf, Iowa; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister.

Memorials may be given to the Bella Vista First United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, 20 Boyce Drive, Bella Vista, AR 72714.

Elsie E. Bloomgren

Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000

Blue Hill resident Elsie E. Bloomgren, 97, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, at Blue Hill Care Center in Blue Hill.

Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the Blue Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Baldeo Singh officiating. Merten-Butler Mortuary of Blue Hill is in charge of arrangements.

Miss Bloomgren was born June 6, 1902, to Charles and Hulda (Johnson) Bloomgren in Mountain Grove, Mo. She moved to Blue Hill with her family in 1919. She lived for a short time in Inavale, Otis, Colo., and Oxford. She worked at Kind's Restaurant, Fair Gift Shop, Funk's Department Store and Martin's Grocery.

She was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.

Memorials may be given to the Blue Hill Care Center.

Leonard J. Varah

Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999

Former Hastings resident Leonard J. Varah, 69, of Fort Atkinson, Wis., died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at his home.

Services were Monday at Dunlap Memorial Home in Fort Atkinson with the Rev. Lois Rosko officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Fort Atkinson.

Mr. Varah was born Sept. 24, 1930, to William and Blanche (Whisnand) Varah in Hastings. On Aug. 21, 1959, he married Marjorie Yoder in Greeley, Colo. He served in the U.S. Army for two years. He received his bachelor's degree from Hastings College and his master's degree from the University of Northern Colorado. In 1966 he earned his doctorate from Michigan State University with a major in business education and minors in management and research. He taught business education in Red Cloud and Gering high schools. He was a professor of business education and curriculum/instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for more than 31 years. He retired in 1992.

He served as chairman of the 1973 Greg Conference and Cooperating Teacher In-Service meetings at Whitewater. He was an adviser for Pi Omega Pi in Whitewater.

Survivors are his wife; one son, James of Fort Atkinson; one daughter, Vickie Kreklow of Jefferson, Wis.; three brothers, Kenneth of Hastings, Wilbur of Corvallis, Ore., and Carl of Doniphan; and four grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name for a scholarship at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

A.J. 'Bud' Urbom

Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000

Former Hastings resident A.J. "Bud" Urbom, 75, of Lincoln, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, in Lincoln.

Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Eastridge Presbyterian Church in Lincoln with the Rev. Dr. Donald McCall officiating. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Monday at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation with the family present is 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Butherus, Maser and Love Funeral Home in Lincoln.

Mr. Urbom was born Nov. 28, 1924, to Carl and Alberta (Mefford) Urbom in Rockford, Ill. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was stationed at the Naval Ammunition Depot in Hastings. He later served on the USS Brooks in the South Pacific. On June 12, 1947, he married Mary Alice Brooke in Hastings. He was associated with Phillips Oil Co. for more than 40 years.

He was a member of Eastridge Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post No. 3, VFW No. 131 and Four Stack APD Veterans. He also was awarded five bronze stars and a U.S. Navy Unite Commendation.

Survivors are his wife; two sons, Rick of Sandy, Utah, and Randy of Salt Lake City; two daughters, Carol Hile and Jeni Rouse, both of Lincoln; one brother, Ray of Laramie, Wyo.; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Memorials may be given to the Nebraska Heart Institute, the church or the family.

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