Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
Joan West
Mar 13, 2012
Joan A. West, 78, of Linwood, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012 in Lincoln, Joan was born March 4, 1934 in Buffalo, New York to Duncan and Rose (Williams) McLeod. On May 27, 1982, Joan married Clanton West in Kenmore, New York. Joan is survived by her husband, Clanton, of Linwood, daughters Linda A. (Donald) Peace of Newfane, NY, Deborah...
Anthony Palensky
Mar 8, 2012
Anthony was born July 20, 1986 in Schuyler to Leonard and Loretta (Vrana) Palensky, Jr. He attended school in Prague and graduated from Prague High School in 2005. He was currently employed at Timpte Manufacturing in David City. Anthony moved in with his grandfather, after his grandmother died, to help him. Monkey John, as he was known to his family,...
Leonard Palensky, Sr.
Mar 8, 2012
Leonard was born December 23, 1923 in Prague to Charles L. and Anna (Svoboda) Palensky. He attended District 73 in Rescue through the eight grade and received his GED at the age of 64. Leonard married Goldiemae Manzel on February 5, 1945 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Abie and they farmed in Saunders County. He served in...
Donald Maxson
Mar 6, 2012
Donald A. Maxson, 55, of Brainard, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at BryanLGH East Hospital in Lincoln. Funeral Services will be at 10:30am, Saturday, March 10 in Holy Trinity Church, Brainard with Fr. Matthew Eickhoff officiating. Burial will be at 2:00pm in the Oak Creek Cemetery, Raymond, NE. Per family wishes, the casket will be closed. A memorial book will...
Shirley Hartman
Mar 1, 2012
Shirley was born September 27, 1926 in Alcester, SD to Peder and Inga (Stene) Jamtgaard. She attended Star School District #61 in Union County SD and graduated from Alcester High School in 1945. During her high school years she cleaned houses for elderly neighbors on week-ends and during the summer. Shirley married Marvin Harry Hartman on August 23, 1945 at...
Leslie Clendenen
Feb 22, 2012
Leslie H. Clendenen was born July 22, 1936 in Waco, Texas to John and Anne (Symank) Clendenen. After graduation from High School he served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1957. He served as a customer service representative for an automobile parts manufacturer in California and later worked for Didier's Grocery in Schuyler. On March 26, 1988, Leslie married...
Karen Allen
Feb 16, 2012
Karen R. Allen, 65, of David City died Thursday February 16, 2012 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. Funeral Services will be 10 AM Saturday February 18, 2012 at Chermok Funeral Home in David City with Rev. Mark Schutt officiating. Interment will be 2 PM at Randolph Cemetery in Randolph, NE. Visitation will be from 9 AM until time...
Olivia Baumert
Feb 15, 2012
Olivia was born June 3, 1913 in Cuming County northwest of Snyder to Frank and Theresa (Kluthe) Heimann and she received her education at St. Boniface Catholic School at Monterey. On January 25, 1939 she and Leo William Baumert were joined in marriage at St. Boniface Catholic Church at Monterey. They farmed until 1984 when they moved to Howells. Olivia...
Alvin Spicka
Feb 15, 2012
Alvin Francis Spicka was born June 22, 1941, in Wahoo Nebraska to Frank J, and Adeline (Horacek) Spicka. He attended District #34 School in Colfax County and graduated from Clarkson High School in 1959. On July 15, 1967, Alvin married Mary Ann Pacula in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Colon, Nebraska. Alvin was a retired farmer, mechanic, heavy equipment operator...
Linda Hoeppner
Feb 10, 2012
Linda Hoeppner, 62, of Bellwood, died Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Funeral Services will be 10:30am, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in The Congregational-Christian Church, David City with Pastor Jack McDonald officating. Lunch will follow immediately after the service in the church fellowship hall. Burial will be at 1:00pm in the Bellwood...
Ronald Garrison
Feb 7, 2012
Ronald B. Garrison, age 76, of David City died Tuesday February 7, 2012 at David Place in David City. A Memorial Service will be 10:30am on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Chermok Funeral Home. Private family inurnment at a later date in Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, Colorado. Ronald B. Garrison was born on September 30, 1935 at Sterling, Colorado to Bruce...
Patricia Emminger
Feb 3, 2012
Patricia Emminger, age 68 of David City, died Friday February 3, 2012 at Alegent Health Memorial Hospital in Schuyler. Memorial Services will be at 2 PM on Wednesday February 8, 2012 at Chermok Funeral Home in David City with Fr. Andrew Syring officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date. There will be no visitation, as per her wishes,...
Fred Samek
Feb 3, 2012
Fred F. Samek, age 86 of David City, died Friday February 3, 2012 at David Place in David City. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday February 7, 2012, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Fr. Bernard Kimminau as celebrant. Interment will follow at Appleton Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 until 5 PM on Monday...
B. Matulka
Jan 26, 2012
Coleen B Matulka, 52 of Arlington, TX, died Thursday, January 26th 2012 from complications of breast cancer at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, TX. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 3:00pm in St. Mary's Catholic Church with Fr. Bernard Kimminau as celebrant. Memorials may be given to Aquinas High School or any...
Ashley Pickhinke
Jan 26, 2012
Ashley Marie Pickhinke, 22, of Schuyler, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 in Schuyler. Ashley was born in Columbus on March 1, 1989 to Mike and Jackie (Carney) Pickhinke. She attended school in Schuyler, graduating from Schuyler Central High School in 2007. She later attended Central Community College. Ashley loved working with the elderly and carried out this love working...
Agustina Medina Quezada
Jan 26, 2012
Agustina Medina Quezada, 26, of Schuyler, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 in Wichita, Kansas. Agustina was born October 18, 1985 to Luis and Martha (Quezada) Medina in Michoacan, Mexico. Agustina was employed at Cargill Meat Solutions. She was a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church. Agustina is survived by her daughter, Natally Medina, son Daniel Medina, father Luis Medina,...
George Benesch
Jan 13, 2012
George Benesch, 92, of Linwood, died Friday, January 13, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Schuyler. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. George Otto Benesch was born on February 24, 1919 at Schuyler, Nebraska to Otto and Marie(Resl)Benesch. He attended school at District 1 in Butler County and graduated from Schuyler High School. George...
Lad R. Brichacek
Jan 11, 2012
Ladislav Richard Brichacek was born February 12, 1929 in the Heun area of Colfax County to Lad and Ella (Wachal) Brichacek. He attended Colfax County rural school district 15 and Fishers School. He married LaVerna Zoubek on April 3, 1956 at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Schuyler and they farmed in Midland Precinct until moving to Schuyler in 2002. Lad...
Eunice Beran
Jan 10, 2012
Eunice Beran, age 92 of Schuyler, died January 10, 2012 at the home of her sister, Mildred Metzger, in Camino Island, WA. Pastor Laura Hollister will officiate at the 2 PM memorial service at the First Presbyterian Church in Schuyler on Friday, January 20th. Music will be furnished by Jean Spilher, soloist, and Scott Spilher, organist. Private burial will be...
Tillie Gall
Jan 7, 2012
Tillie was born October 13, 1918 in Cuming County to Joseph and Rose (Vondruska) Coufal. She attended rural District 60 in Cuming County. On January 31, 1939 Tillie married Fred Gall St. John’s Catholic Church in Howells and they farmed north west of Howells until 1974 when they moved into Howells. Tillie was an aide at Howells High School through...
