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Jeweline Johnson
Jeweline Johnson was born on Sept. 19, 1927, in Worley, Ky., to Chester P. and Ollie Lee (Martin) Jones.
As a young girl she grew up in Worley and attended school. She then moved to Detroit, Mich., with her brother, Earnest, where she met and married Horase C. Johnson. The couple made their home in Detroit for many years. Horase passed away in 1985 and in 1986, she moved to Wauneta, Neb., to be near family.
Jeweline passed away Monday night, Sept. 27, 2004, at the Chase County Community Hospital, Imperial, Neb. She was 77 years of age.
Jeweline chose the Immanuel Missionary Church of Wauneta as her church.
She had many hobbies, most importantly however, was collecting dolls. She loved to crochet dresses and making accessories for them.
She enjoyed cooking, playing checkers and games of all kinds. Her favorite summer past time was spending time with her close friend, Violet Nichols, at Lake McConaughy near Ogallala, Neb. She also enjoyed her great grandchildren, Becka and David, and family Christmas gatherings.
Survivors include daughters: Brenda Johnson of Heath, Ohio; Variley Johnson of Wayne, Mich.; Eva Johnson of Flowery Beach, Ga.; two granddaughters: Cindy Snyder of Goodland, Kan., and Samantha Snyder of Benkelman, Neb.; two great grandchildren: Becka and David; sister Gladys Baughman of Virginia Beach, Va.; brother Estes Jones and wife, Eartha, of Lancing, Tenn.; sister Gloria and husband, Lloyd Sinner, of Wauneta, Neb.; brother Roy Jones and wife, Deline, of Sidney, Ohio and brother Dean Jones and wife, Ginger, of Alma, Mich.
Jeweline was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Ollie; husband Horase; brother Earnest and sisters: Joyce, Eveline, Anna May and Barbara Sue.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at 3:00 p.m. at the Immanuel Missionary Church, Wauneta, with Pastor Gary Hunt officiating.
Music was provided by organist, Mrs. Nina Hallett. Musical selections were "The Everlasting Arms," sung by LeAnne and Melisa Hunt and "Will the Circle be Unbroken," sung by LeAnne, Melisa, John and Gary Hunt.
Casketbearers were Rex Walgren, Gary Jarvis, Lee Salmanis, Scott Walgren, John Hunt, and Lonnie Alexander.
Honorary casketbearers included Carson Watt, Tom Miller, Galen Todd, Bill Bischoff and Bobby Miller.
Interment was at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta.
A memorial has been established in Jeweline's memory.
Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta was in charge of arrangements.
Violet Irene Nichols
Violet Irene Nichols was born on Nov. 6, 1907, in Wauneta, Neb., to Ed and Stella (Rowley) Ellison.
On Oct. 11, 1924, Violet married Fern Nichols of Wauneta. He died on Sept. 25, 1974 - less than one month before their 50th wedding anniversary. To this union one son, Eddie, was born.
Violet spent her entire life on a farm south of Wauneta, being a helpmate to her husband. She later moved into Wauneta before moving to an assisted living facility in North Platte and Imperial.
She was a lifetime member and supporter of the Church of Christ of Wauneta.
She thoroughly enjoyed gardening, fishing, pets, lake trips, friends and most of all her grandsons who were the high light of her life.
Violet will be remembered as a grand lady and a true, loyal friend. She will be missed by many.
She passed away Thursday night, Sept. 30, 2004, at the Chase County Community Hospital. She was 96 years of age.
Survivors include: son: Eddie and wife, Donna, of Wauneta, Neb.; Grandsons: Terry Nichols and wife, Cindy, of Max, Neb.; Kelly Nichols and wife, Tawnia, of Wauneta; Mike Nichols and Ann Grasser of Wauneta, Neb.; Five great grandchildren: Chase, Cody, Justin, Brandon, Theron and wife, Nikkie.
Violet was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fern; aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the Wauneta Church of Christ, Wauneta, Neb., with Randy Hayes officiating.
Musical selections were "In the Garden" and "Old Rugged Cross" by singers, Vesta Dack and Kenny Smith; and "Amazing Grace" and "Whispering Hope" by singers, Jon and Paige Eaves.
Casketbearers were Chase Nichols, Cody Nichols, Brandon Nichols, LCP Justin Nichols USMC, Theron Nichols, Gen Martin, and Jerry Rowley.
Interment was at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta.
A memorial has been established to the Wauneta Medical Building Fund.
Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta was in charge of arrangements.
Elwyn Leo Krausnick
Elwyn Leo Krausnick was born on Jan. 3, 1917, at Unity, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Fredrick W. and Edith M. (Johnson) Krausnick.
At the age of four years old, Elwyn, his mother, Edith, and only brother, Keith, moved to Blessing, Texas, by train. After his father completed mechanics school in Detroit, Ill., the family moved to Wauneta, Neb.
Elwyn attended Wauneta Public School where he graduated in 1935. After high school graduation, he attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., where his major was in Pharmacy. During his third year of college he returned to Wauneta after his father's death.
Elwyn was united in marriage to Viola Sophia Nordhausen on Nov. 9, 1938, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in rural Wauneta. The couple then engaged in farming and ranching just west of Wauneta. Four children were born to this union: Fredrick Wayne, Kenneth Elwyn, Janet Gay and Dora Denise.
Elwyn was baptized into the Christian Faith and was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Wauneta. He was a former member of the Wauneta School Board and an avid reader.
Elwyn passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 3, 2004, at the Chase County Community Hospital, Imperial. He was 87 years of age.
Survivors include: wife Viola of Wauneta, Neb.; sons: Fredrick and wife, Betty, of Wauneta and Kenneth of Imperial; daughters: Janet and husband, Dennis Egle, of Stratton, Neb., and Denise Parrow-Krausnick of Imperial; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and friends.
Elwyn will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Keith and sister-in-law Elna Krausnick.
Funeral services for Elwyn Krausnick will be held today (Thursday morning) at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Wauneta with Pastor Judy Dye officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta.
A memorial has been established to the United Methodist Church of Wauneta and the Wauneta Public Library.
Liewer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gertrude Mae Geseking
Gertrude Mae Geseking, 88, of Wauneta died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, at the Community Hospital in McCook, Neb.
She was born Oct. 1, 1915, to Merlin Austin and Mary Anne (Huff) Freeman at Ottumwa, Iowa. She attended school in Ottumwa and Alton, Ill.
On Feb. 18, 1932, she married Herbert F. Geseking at Lancaster, Mo. She had lived in Palisade since 1954.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Ottumwa. She was a past member of the Nebraska Federated Woman's Club, VFW Auxiliary, UMW and Club 13.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Herbert on Oct. 27, 1997; one son, Terry Allen; a brother, Andrew; two sisters, Mary B. Blackman, V. Margaret Schuttlefield; two half sisters, Zelma Gunther and Emily Moore Stone.
She is survived by a sister-in-law, Lula Freeman of Arlington, Va.
Graveside services were Thursday, at 11 a.m. at the Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, with Jerry Beckenhauer officiating.
Memorials may be given to the Palisade United Methodist Church.
Friends may send condolences online at www.carpenterbre land.com
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of arrangements.
Eugene H. Maddux
Eugene H. Maddux, 68, of Kearney, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, at his residence. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, at the O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel Funeral Home in Kearney with Rev. Ron Harris officiating. Further services were held at 5 p.m. MT on Friday at the United Methodist Church in Wauneta with the Rev. Judy Dye officiating. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery at Wauneta with military rites conducted by the Wauneta Veterans group.
Memorials are suggested to the UNK Foundation.
Online condolences or personal reflections can be submitted at www.osafh.com.
He was born on April 14, 1936, in Wauneta to Glen and Eva (Fanning) Maddux. He grew up in Wauneta and graduated from Wauneta High School in 1954. He received a bachelor of science degree at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., an MBA from Syracuse University in Syracuse, N.Y., and an M.A. in Education from Kearney State College. He had earned 35 hours toward a Ph.D at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
He joined the United States Air Force in 1958 and flew KC-97 and KC-135 tanker refuelers during the Vietnam War, logging over 5,000 hours of flying time. He served in the Air Force until November of 1972.
On Oct. 29, 1961 he married Loree Wolter in Salina, Kan.
He was an instructor at UNK in history and biology. He was also a substitute teacher at Kearney Catholic High School, Amherst High School and the Kearney Public Schools in a variety of subjects.
He was a member of several professional organizations and was published in history, zoology and ornithology.
Survivors include his wife, Loree of Kearney; son Peter Glen and wife, Cyndy of Lincoln; daughters: Susan and husband, Chandler Lynch, and Cathy Walter, both of Kearney; Peggy and husband, George Haslam, of Moreno Valley, Calif.; grandchildren: Kay and Kim Haslam of Moreno Valley, Calif., and Sean and Hali of Kaneohe, Hawaii; brother Jack Maddux and wife, Carol, of Wauneta; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel Funeral Home of Kearney was in charge of arrangements.
Lloyd Arthur Plfum
Lloyd Arthur Plfum., Jr. was born Oct. 19, 1937, in Lincoln, Neb., to Lloyd Sr. and Burneta Pflum.
He started his life in Wauneta, Neb., and later moved to Enders with his family.
Growing up he attended Chase County High School where he was active in sports and education and graduated in 1955.
Lloyd brought his family to Imperial, Neb., and farming soon became his passion and lifelong career.
On March 17, 1957, he married his lifetime friend and wife, Donna (Roedel) Pflum. From this union four children were born: Kaye Lynn, Kim Nanette, Charles Robert and Kelly Ann.
Lloyd's priority was his family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
A person could always be ready for a warm smile and small talk with "Pflummer" down at the parts store or coffee shop. Many have heard or been a part of one of his numerous stories or jokes.
He enjoyed the community and had an awesome love of his family.
Always a sports enthusiast, Lloyd was a sideline cheerleader for Chase County and a devout Husker and Raider fan.
Lloyd was reunited with his father, mother, son and other family and friends, in the early hours of Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004, when he passed away at the Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial.
He looks down on us and smiles as he awaits the time when we can once more feel his warmth and love. Truly a great man has left this earth, but his memories will always remain in our hearts.
Though his life was cut short, many say goodbye to a man who has touched their lives in so many ways. The Lord will now be able to enjoy his conversation and laughter.
He was very proud of his motorcycle and recently at the 2004 First annual Chase County Fair motorcycle show his bike won first place which he was truly proud of.
Preceding him in death were his parents and son, Charles Robert.
He is survived by his wife Donna of Imperial; daughter Kaye and husband Greg Eskew of Imperial; daughter Kim and husband Garth West of Stratton, Neb.; daughter Kelly Pflum, Lakewood, Colo.; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister Jacqua and husband Jerry Schmick, Loveland, Colo.; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of many friends.
Funeral services were held today (Thursday), Sept. 16, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. MST at the Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial with Pastor Bob Frank officiating.
Music was provided by J. Gordon Christensen and Pat McNair.
Casketbearers were Don Bernhardt, Steve Leibbrandt, Jack Welch, Don Banks, Ernie Heskett and Jeff Pribbeno.
Honorary casketbearers were Pete Dillan, Joe Cruise, Mike Weatherly, Arlyn Cox, Bob Kluender, Larry Hand, Carl Woofter and Dr. Jeff Kasselman as well as grandsons.
A memorial has been established in lieu of flowers.
Liewer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Loris (Pennington) Cooper
Shirley Loris (Pennington) Cooper was born June 17, 1914, in Wauneta, Chase County, Nebraska, and died peacefully as she was preparing for her bed on Friday evening, Sept. 10, 2004, in Shelby, N.C., at the age of 90 years, two months and 24 days.
Surviving her are one daughter and son-in-law, Lauralee Sherrill (Cooper) Coster and Charles Clifford Coster; a grandson, Gary Paul Dazis and a grandson and wife, Larry Raul and Amanda (Nolen) Dazis and four great grandchildren: Larry C. Dazis, Tyler L. Dazis, Christopher H. Nolen and Valerie Ann Dazis, all of these direct family survivors live near each other in northern North Carolina.
Surviving also is a sister, Melva (Pennington) Ruhaak of Bakersfield, Calif.; and five nieces: Patricia Collins, Dixie Luse, Reta Carle, Ruth Spencer and Barbara Johnson, scattered in California, Alaska, Oregon, Nebraska and Texas; and numerous nephews and nieces of her husband, most of whom live in Chase, Hayes, Hitchcock and Red Willow counties of Nebraska.
Preceding her in death was a daughter, Barbara Ann Cooper, who died in infancy; and her husband, Lawrence Ancil Cooper, of Los Angeles, Calif., (and a native of Hamlet, Neb.) and her parents, Walter and Ora Dot (Bartholomew) Pennington of Wauneta, Neb.; one brother and sister-in-law, Ivo and Iola (Schram) Pennington, also of Wauneta and a sister and brother-in-law, Lloyd and Martha (Pennington) Collins of California.
Shirley was raised in Wauneta through her high school years. Shortly after she graduated, she moved to Chicago and lived with an older sister.
She married Lawrence Cooper in Wauneta on April 12, 1936. They moved to Idaho where she was employed as a telephone operator and he was a welder in a local machine shop. At the beginning of the second war they moved to Venice, a suburb of Los Angeles where he was employed in McDonald Douglas aircraft factory as a master welder for 40 years when he retired. They lived in Venice from early 1942 to his death in 1994, shortly after which she entered a retirement home until she moved to live with her grandson and family in Shelby, N.C., in January of 2003 where she lived until her death.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, at the Hamlet Cemetery, Hamlet, Neb., at 11 a.m. CT with Ray Ridlen officiating.
Robert H. Egle
Robert Henry Egle, 87, died Aug. 30, 2004, at the Chase County Hospital in Imperial, Neb. He was born in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, on Dec. 18, 1916, the oldest son of the late Henry and Hazel (Follett) Egle.
He grew up in the Eden Community and lived there until his retirement from farming when he and Esther moved to Enders, Neb., in 1979. He graduated from the Hamlet High School, Hamlet, Neb., in 1934. It was during this time that he met and later married Esther Marie Hahn on June 20, 1937, at Hamlet. To this union four sons and a daughter were born.
One of Robert's special interests was breeding and racing quarter horses. He helped organize the Nebraska Quarter Horse Association in the early 1950s, serving as director for several years and as state president for two years. He also served as director for the Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Association in Colorado for many years as well as the American Quarter Horse Association for 20 years. He was appointed as a lifetime Honorary Vice President of the Association in 1980. In 1963 and 1964 he received the "Breeder's Award" for Anna Dial in the 3 year old mare and aged mare division.
Robert served on many boards in the local community; namely the Co-op, telephone company and the school board. He will also be remembered for the many fishing trips he took with family and friends to Ogallala, Canada and various other places.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther, on Feb. 19, 2002; his parents, Henry and Hazel; his brother, Ralph who was killed in World War II and an infant brother, Loren.
He is survived by his sons: Loren Egle and wife, Pat, of Stratton, Norman Egle and wife, Linda, of Thedford, Dennis Egle and wife, Janet, of Stratton, Duane Egle and wife, LeAnn, of Gretna and his daughter, Linda Egle of Abilene, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; one brother, Virgil Egle and wife, Grace, of North Platte; one sister, Elinor, and husband, Glen Beneda, of Lompoc, Calif.; relatives and friends.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004, at the Hamlet Union Church in Hamlet with Rev. Kevin Fink officiating.
Music was provided by Mrs. Lucille McBride, organist and singers: a quartet of grandchildren, Larry Egle, Kelly Egle, Amy Jaekel and Cheri Phillips. Inurnment was in the Eden Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to the Robert Egle Memorial, P.O. Box 338 at Enders, NE 69027.
Herrmann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Audra Nadene Romine
Audra Nadene Romine was born May 17, 1917, at Wauneta, Neb., to John Thomas and Maude Alice (Stock) Kerns.
As a young girl she attended country school and graduated at the age of 16 from Wauneta Public High School in 1933. She continued her education in the state of Missouri, attending the Chillico-the School of Business. After the completion of her education, Audra traveled to Kansas City, Mo., where she was employed at the Royal Typewriter Company.
She married Wesley Bunker in 1936 and the couple lived in Kansas City until 1940. They then moved to Indiana where daughter Leslie (Patricia) was born.
After World War II, Audra and daughter moved back to Nebraska, settling on the Kerns Ranch near Max. Later they moved to a farm south of Wauneta and in May of 1949, Audra married Kenneth Romine. Kenneth and Audra settled on a farmstead south of Hamlet, and soon after, son, Richard, joined the family.
Kenneth passed away in February of 1967 and Audra and Richard moved to Wauneta, where she began her career with Harchelroad Motors which lasted some 27 years.
Audra passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 4, 2004, at the Chase County Community Hospital, Imperial, Neb. She was 87 years of age.
Audra enjoyed reading and loved gardening. She was very active in the community of Wauneta, serving on several boards, including the zoning committee. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, serving as the treasurer for many years, the Eden Sunshine Club and the Rebeccas.
Survivors include: daughter Leslie (Patricia) Maynard of Spirit Lake, Idaho; son Richard Romine of Wauneta; three grandchildren: Mike, Chuck and Curtis; one great grandchild; brother-in-law Lloyd Romine and wife, Phyllis, of Grand Island, Neb.
Preceding her in death were her parents; brother, Jack Kerns and husband, Kenneth.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Wauneta, Neb., with Rev. Judy Dye officiating.
Organist was Mrs. Lucille McBride and soloist, Mrs. Melanie Miller.
Casketbearers were Larry Kitt, Keith Kitt, Kirby Kitt, Kelly Kitt, Tom Kerns and Mike Maynard.
Interment was at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta, with Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta in charge of arrangements.
A memorial has been established to the Wauneta Public Library.
Robert Gene Nordhausen
Robert Gene Nordhausen was born April 1, 1946, at Imperial, Neb., to Herman and Alvina (Denker) Nordhausen. He departed this life at his home in Wauneta on Sept. 1, 2004.
Robert was baptized April 20, 1946, and confirmed in the Lutheran faith April 10, 1960, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, rural Wauneta.
He attended school in rural Chase County and Wauneta, graduating from Wauneta High School in 1964.
After attending the University of Nebraska at Lincoln he returned to Wauneta to assist the family with the farm operation. He was drafted to serve during the Vietnam Conflict and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He returned to Wauneta and began farming.
He served as secretary of Wauneta Co-op Oil for eight years.
His family and friends will remember his unique sense of humor. He was always interesting to visit with because of his knowledge of many subjects.
Robert is survived by three sisters and their husbands: Anita and Mert Smith of Seward, Neb., Veleta and Jim Sutherland of Battle Lake, Minn., and Judy and Rudy Evers of Wauneta; one brother and his wife, Harold and Jan Nordhausen of Wauneta and one sister-in-law, Colleen Nordhausen Garton and husband, Ben, of Windsor, Colo. Many nieces and nephews also survive him.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Herman and Alvina Nordhausen; brothers Richard and infant Leon and an infant niece.
Inurnment and memorial services were held Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Keith Wellman officiating. Karen Christner was organist. Honorary pallbearers were his nieces and nephews.
Liewer Funeral Home was in charge in arrangements.
James T. Oliver
James T. Oliver of Apple Valley, Calif., went to meet the Lord in his sleep Friday morning, Aug. 20, 2004, at the age of 69 years, 11 months and 18 days. He was born in Stratton, Neb., Sept. 2, 1934 to Delbert and Grace (Metcalf) Oliver. He attended the Wauneta schools and graduated from Wauneta High School in May, 1952.
He farmed the Oliver farm until his father's death. He then enlisted into the Marine Corps in 1959, was discharged in 1960 and was in the reserves until 1963.
He worked for the South Carolina Edison Co. In 1966 he joined the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department and retired in 1991.
In 1960, he married Beverly who was a widow with three children. Besides raising those children they had a son and a still-born daughter.
Left to mourn his passing are Beverly, his wife of 44 years; four children: Kevin Oliver and wife, Carrie; Denise Hadduck, Craig Bell and wife, Carolyn, Debra and husband, David Nichols; 10 grandchildren: Heather and Ryan Oliver, Kelly and Dallas Hadduck, Jessica and Stephanie Bell, Carl, Doug, James and Matthew Nichols; one great grandchild, David Gage Nichols; one brother, John Oliver and wife, Sherry, of Scottsbluff, Neb.; an aunt, Edna Christensen, other relatives, one of his very best friends, Keith Gage of Wauneta and many other friends.
Jim was active in churches in Ontario and Victorville and Apple Valley. In Ontario, he held many church offices and sang in the choir 30+ years. He also sang in the Victorville and Apple Valley choirs and also in a barbershop group.
He was a member of the Los Angels Sheriff trap and skeet team since 1962, participated in police games and won many medals.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Victorville.
Viewing was held Tuesday, Aug. 24 at Dudley Mortuary in Apple Valley. Services were held at Redeemer Lutheran Church Aug. 25, 2004, in Ontario, Calif. Pastor Schmook of Zion-Victorville conducted the service. Interment was at Bel-Vue Cemetery in Ontario, Calif., with full military honors.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Someone like this comes along once in a great while.
A handsome man, with a heart as wide as a mile.
He was wonderful and beautiful, made us feel loved.
I can feel him now, looking down from above.
A wonderful husband, is what many would say.
He held her heart tight, day by day.
With love so great, it was very rare.
God and bad times they would share.
Others would say an awesome dad.
He was so wonderful with everything he had.
An awesome Grandpa! Is what I can say.
I loved his stories even when they became bleak and grey.
So happy that we had as great a man as he.
One of the best, anyone could see.
He was a great-grandpa just as well.
With memories so grand, no one would sell.
Let's go home, God said taking him by the hand.
"Yes, sir," he said, and followed his command.
I know that it was his time to fly.
I love you, Grandpa Jim, good-bye.
Written by granddaughter,
Heather Oliver
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