First Name: Last Name:

Clara Trofholz
Clara Trofholz, 86, of Columbus died Saturday April 28 at Valhaven Nursing Center in Valley, NE. Services are 10:30 pm Tuesday May 1, at St. Bonaventure Church in Columbus. Visitation will begin after 4 pm Monday at McKown Funeral Home. There will be a 4 pm Guild rosary and a 7 pm Vigil Monday at the Funeral Home. Visitation continues Tuesday Morning from 8-10 am at the funeral home. The burial will be at 2:30 pm at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Leshara, NE. Clara was born May 11, 1914 in Platte County to Frank & Mary (Duranski) Krzycki. She grew up in Platte County and attended District 9 school. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at St. Mary's Hospital from 1953-1979. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Church and St. Bonaventure Ladies Guild. She is survived by 3 sons, Ray of Leshara, Clarence of California, and Eugene of Oregon, one brother Edward of Columbus, one sister Valerie Kush of California, and a sister-in-law Juel Krzycki of Schuyler. She has 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.

Duane Bruckner
Duane L Bruckner, age 77, of Platte Center, NE., died at Columbus Community Hospital on Wednesday, April 25, 2001. Services are 10:00 AM Saturday, April 28, 2001 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center, NE. with Fr. Rod Kneifl. Burial is at Sts. Patrick/Joseph Cemetery with Military Honors by Parry Post #283 in Platte Center, NE. Visitation is from 3-5 PM Friday at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus and after 6:00 PM Friday at St. Joseph Church in Platte Center. There will be a 7:30 PM Vigil Friday at St. Joseph Church. Visitation will continue from 9:00 AM until Service time Saturday at St. Joseph Church. Duane was born February 26, 1924 in Platte Center to Felix & Leona (Lammers) Bruckner. Duane attended Platte Center High School and graduated from Creighton University. He married Mary Agnes "Aggie" Brockman at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Lawrence, NE. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from March 1943 - December 1945 as a Technican Fourth Grade Transportation Corps stationed at Ft. Means, Alaska. He lived in Omaha before moving to Platte Center where he owned and operated Bruckner's Mercantile Store for 42 years. He was member and past commander of the American Legion, former Lions Club member &Lifetime member of V.F.W. Post #3704. He belonged to St. Joseph Catholic Church where he served on the Parish Council, Endowment Fund, & Cemetery Board. Duane loved hunting, fishing, playing cards and gardening. He is survived by:
Mary Agnes "Aggie" Bruckner: Wife of Platte Center, NE
Dave (Ardis) Bruckner: Son of Columbus, NE
Jeanette (Mike) Pollard: Daughter of Lincoln, NE
Kay (Barry) Wilke: Daughter of Columbus, NE
Nancy (Fritz) Schwank: Daughter of Columbus, NE
John (Marvis) Bruckner: Son of Salina, KS
Tom (Mary) Bruckner : Brother of Norfolk, NE
Don Vandenberg: Brother-in-law of Platte Center, NE
Paul (Rose) Bruckner: Brother of Schuyler, NE
Jim (Mary) Bruckner: Brother of Lincoln, NE
Patricia (Ron) Graus: Sister of Columbus, NE
13 Grandchildren
He is preceded in death by:

Parents: Felix & Leona (Lammers) Bruckner

Sister: Darlene Vandenberg
Infant Brother
Memorials: Donors Choice

Elon W. Brewer
Elon W. Brewer, age 85, of Columbus died Monday April 9, 2001 at the Edgewood Vista in Columbus. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Visitation is Tuesday April 10, 2001 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Burial will be at the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus. Elon W. Brewer was born November 21, 1915 in Spalding, Nebraska to Daniel and Bessie (Wanker) Brewer. On July 16, 1938 he was united in marriage to Erma Rae Crowe in Schuyler, Nebraska. Elon served in the U.S. Army during World War II from August 1945 to September 1946. The couple lived in Columbus where he worked for Beatrice Foods, Henke Manufacturing, and also owned and operated Elon's Drive Inn. Elon enjoyed collecting small gas engines and was a member of the Antique Tractor and Small Gas Engine Club. He is survived by:
Mary (Mac) Hull: Daughter of Columbus, NE
Clayton (Leona) Brewer: Brother of Columbus, NE
Three Grandchildren
Four Great Grandchildren
He was Preceded by:

Wife: Erma Rae (Crowe) Brewer

Parents: Daniel and Bessie (Wanker) Brewer
One
Sister: Maxine Karges

Elizabeth Jarecki
Elizabeth L. Jarecki, age 85, of Columbus died Sunday April 1, 2001 at her home. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday April 4, 2001 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus with Fr. Tom Weisbecker officiating. Burial will be in the St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation is from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. A Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and a Vigil Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Elizabeth L. Jarecki was born September 24, 1915 in Elyria, Nebraska to Joseph and Valeria (Podraza) Kiolbasa. She attended schools in Merrick County. On November 22, 1933 she was united in marriage to Emory S. Jarecki at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Clarks. The couple farmed in the Columbus area until moving to a farm near Lindsay in 1942. Following retirement in 1971 they moved back to Columbus. Elizabeth was a homemaker and a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church and St. Bonaventure Guild in Columbus. She is survived by:
Phyllis (Joe) Dusel : Daughter of Tilden, NE
Sr. Carole M. Jarecki: Daughter of Colorado Springs, CO
Frances (Art) Korth: Daughter of Lindsay, NE
Betty (Walter) Spellerberg: Daughter of Granby, CO
Dan (Diane) Jarecki: Son of Lindsay, NE
David (Shirley) Jarecki: Son of Lindsay, NE
Bob (Kathy) Jarecki: Son of Columbus, NE
Steve (Mary Jo) Jarecki: Son of Monroe, NE
Esther Hornback: Sister of Valparaiso, IN
Lorraine Siemek: Sister of Omaha, NE
She was preceded by:

Husband: Emory S. Jarecki

Parents: Joseph and Valeria (Podraza) Kiolbasa
Infant
Daughter: Eugenia Jarecki
Infant
Brother: Alexander Kiolbasa
Four Sisters: Monica Dixon
Frances Kiolbasa
Claire Ksiazek
Dorothy Prososki

Fr. Flavius Czuba, O.F.M.
Fr. Flavius Czuba, O.F.M., of Indian River, MI, died Sunday April 15, 2001 at the Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church (562 17th Avenue) in Columbus with Fr. Harry Speckman, O.F.M. officiating. Visitation will begin at 3:00 pm Wednesday at McKown Funeral Home. There will be a Vigil service beginning at 7:00 pm Wednesday at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Thursday at St. Anthony Church from 9:00 am until service time. Burial will be at the St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Fr. Flavius was born Allen Czuba November 8, 1921 in Clarks, NE to Steve and Kathryn (Kush) Czuba. He moved to Fullerton, Nebraska in 1922 and then moved to Columbus, NE in 1926. He attended St. Anthony Elementary School in Columbus and in 1935 went to St. Joseph (Minor) Seminary in Westmont, Illinois. He entered the Franciscan Novititate in Teutopolis, Illinois in 1941. In August of 1942, Allen entered Our Lady of Angels Seminary in Cleveland, Ohio for two years of philosophy. In 1944 he entered the St. Joseph Theological Seminary in Teutopolis, Il. He was ordained at St. Francis Church in Teutopolis on December 19, 1947 and celebrated his first mass at St. Anthony Church in Columbus, NE on December 21, 1947. His first assignment was chaplain of Prison Farm in Vandalia, Il. He then went to St. Stanislaus Church in Cleveland, Ohio where he taught at the grade and high school until 1952. He was associate pastor at Immaculate Conception Church in Omaha, NE from 1952-1954. He was the associate pastor and athletic director at St. Stanislaus Church in Cleveland, Ohio from 1954-1958. From 1958 to 1966, Fr. Flavius was guidance counselor and teacher at the St. Francis High School in Petoskey, Michigan and also Pastor of St. Nicholas Church in Larks Lake, Michigan from 1958-1971. During this same time Fr. was Pastor of Holy Cross Church in Cross Village, Michigan and St. Ignatius Church in Good Hart, Michigan. From 1971-1973 Fr. Flavius was Pastor for a short time at St. Anthony Church in Columbus, spent three months at the Catholic Theological Union as Pastor in Chicago, Il and the returned for a short time as Associate Pastor at St. Bonaventure Church and school in Columbus, NE. From 1973 to 1977 Fr. Czuba was Pastor of St. James Church in Riverton, Il and also Pastor of St. Joseph's Church in Buffalo, Il. While at St. Joseph's Church a new church and hall were built. He then came back to Columbus, NE and became Pastor of St. Bonaventure Church and School from 1977-1985. In 1985 he became Pastor of St. Philip Church in Stone Lake, WI until 1987. He then traveled to Washburn, WI where he was Pastor of St. Louis Church with a Mission at Cornucopia, WI until 1993. Since 1993, Fr. Flavius has been Senior Associate Pastor at the Cross of the Woods Church in Indian River, MI, the home of the world's largest Crucifix. Fr. Flavius celebrated his 50th Jubilee as a Priest on September 7, 1997 at the Cross of the Woods Church in Indian River, MI and again on September 21, 1997 at his home Parish, St. Anthony's Church in Columbus with a third celebration at St. Bonaventure Church in Columbus where he had been the Pastor for eight years. Fr. Flavius is survived by:
2 Uncles- Martin (Ruth) Czuba of Hood River, Oregon and Clarence Bruns of Columbus, NE
1 Aunt- Valeria Kush of Whittier, CA
He is preceded in death by:
His parents and six sisters who died in infancy. Memorials can be directed to the Cross in the Woods Endowment Fund or to the Franciscan Vocation Office

Gloria M. Uphoff
Gloria M. Uphoff, age 74, of Columbus died Saturday April 21, 2001 at her home. Funeral Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday April 24, 2001 at the First United Methodist Church in Columbus with the Reverend Gary Main officiating. Visitation is from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation continues on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until servicetime at the Methodist Church. Graveside Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Madison, Nebraska. Gloria M. Uphoff was born June 13, 1926 in Madison, Nebraska to Harlow and Evelyn (Gerling) Dover. She graduated from Madison High School in 1944. On November 10, 1945 she was united in marriage to Victor J. Uphoff in Columbus, Nebraska. She was a Columbus resident for over 50 years. Gloria devoted her life to loving and caring for her family. She is survived by:
Roxi (Mark) Hanson : Daughter of Schuyler, NE
Barry (Linda) Uphoff : Son of Charlotte, NC
Gary (Debbie) Uphoff : Son of Ft. Collins, CO
Harlow (Anita) Dover, Jr.: Brother of Lincoln, NE
Doris (Lee) Vig : Sister of Pilger, NE
Nine Grandchildren
She was preceded by:

Husband: Victor J. Uphoff

Son: Victor Uphoff, Jr.

Parents: Harlow and Evelyn (Gerling) Dover
Memorials may directed to the Family Choice

Hildegarde Sullivan
Hildegarde Z. Sullivan, age 82, of Columbus, died Monday, April 9, 2001 at Edgewood Vista in Columbus. Funeral services will be Wednesday 10:30 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus with Fr. Chris Grimmond officiating. Burial will be 2:30 pm at Calvary Cemetery in Omaha. Visitation is Tuesday after 4:00 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a 7:30 pm vigil. Hildegard was born January 22, 1919 in Humphrey, Nebraska to Joseph & Cecelia (Torczon) Zoucha. She was married to Thomas F. Sullivan on February 10, 1947 at St. Anthony Church in Columbus. She attended grade school in Tarnov and graduated from St. Francis High School in Humphrey in 1935. She then graduated from Wayne State Teachers College. She lived all her adult life in Omaha where she worked as an assistant in the payroll department at Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. Hildegarde is survived by:
Mildred Mausbach Sister Columbus, NE
Marcella Krzycki Sister Columbus, NE
Mildred Mausbach Sister Columbus, NE
Irene (Glenn) Sheridan Sister Genoa, NE
Mike Zoucha Brother Lincoln, NE
Emil (Irene) Zoucha Brother Columbus, NE
Bernard Zoucha Brother Columbus, NE
Lester Zoucha Brother Columbus, NE
Bill Sulllivan Brother-in-law Omaha, NE
Robert A Cloos Brother-in-law Horseheads, NY
She was preceded in death by:
Husband Thomas F. Sullivan
Father Joseph Zoucha
Mother Cecelia Zoucha
1 Brother and 4 Sisters
memorials are to donors choice

Josephine "Jozefa" Kleszcz
Jozefa "Josephine" Kleszcz, age 70, of Silver Creek died Wednesday April 4, 2001 at Genoa Community Hospital. Services are 10:30 pm Monday April 9, 2001 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church-Krakow with the Rev. Robert Nienaber officiating. Visitation will begin after 5 pm Sunday at McKown Funeral Home in Silver Creek. There will be a 7 pm Wake service also at the funeral home in Silver Creek. Visitation will continue from 8:30-9:45 Monday at McKown Funeral Home in Silver Creek. Burial will be at Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery. Jozefa "Josephine" was born June 10, 1930 in Wola Wielka, Poland to Jozef "Joseph" and Bronislawa "Bernice" (Kramarczyk) Bakowska. She received her education in Poland. She married Czeslaw "Chester" Kleszcz in 1951 in Poland. Following her marriage she lived in Borowa, Poland until March of 1986. Following the death of her son she moved to Chicago where she lived until July of 2000 when she moved to Silver Creek, Nebraska. While living in Chicago, she worked as a housekeeper. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Josephine is survived by her daughter: Mary (Albin) Ziemba of Silver Creek, 4 sons; Zbyszek and his wife Veronica of Norridge, Illinois, Romek and his wife Maria of Tarnov, Poland, Mark & his wife Urszula of Borowa, Poland, Stanistaw and his wife Jola of Debica, Poland, 2 brother-in-laws: Stanley and his wife Danusia Kleszcz of Lodz, Poland; Jan and his wife Paulina Kleszcz of Borowa, Poland. One sister-in-law:Zuzanna (Mrs. Ted) Bakowska of Wola Wielka, Poland. And 18 grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 1 son: Christopher Kleszcz, 2 infant twin daughters, 2 grandsons; 1 brother Tadek Bakowski, 2 sisters: Majka Dydo and Helena Poczatko

Janet Sobieszyk
Janet Sobieszyk, 64, of Columbus died Monday April 23 at Morys Haven in Columbus. Funeral services are 10:00 am Thursday April 26 at St. Isidore Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph A. Miksch officiating. Visitation will begin on Wednesday after 3 pm with a Vigil at 7:30 pm at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation continues from 8-9:30 am Thursday at McKown Funeral Home. Burial is at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Shelby. Janet was born May 3, 2001 in Shelby, NE to Raymond & Eliza (Mynsberghe) DeBaets. She married Edward Sobieszyk on June 5, 1959 in Belleville, KS. She lived in Shelby until 1986. In 1993 she moved to Columbus where she has lived since. In March of 2000 she retired from Vishay (Dale Electronic). She was a member of the VFW, Eagles Club, American Legion Auxillary, St. Isidore Catholic Church, and belonged to the Christian Mothers. She is survived by:

Daughter: Geri Ann (Rick) Ebel of Columbus

Daughter: Thersa (Bill) Bos of Columbus

Sister: Sara Louden of Blair

Sister: Martha Smith of David City

Sister: Bertha Smith of Osceola

Sister: Alliene Krumbach of Shelby

Sister: Ramona Wendell of Stromsburg
6 Grandchildren: Jesse, Ashley, & Whitney Ebel; Aaron, Allison, & Jacob Bos
She is preceded by:
Her parents, Husband Edward, Brother Emil DeBaets, and Sister Josephine White.
Memorials may be made to St. Isidore Catholic Church or Donors Choice

Kenneth Oakeson
Kenneth V. Oakeson, 79, of Columbus died Wednesday April 25, 2001 at Genoa Long Term Care. Funeral Services are 10:30 am Friday at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Ernest Smith and Rev. Steven Williams officiating. Visitation is from 3-8 pm on Thursday at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation continues at Peace Lutheran Church on Friday from 9:30 until service time with a family prayer service at 10:15. Burial will be in Columbus Cemetery with Military Honors by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard. Kenneth was born October 16, 1921 to Julius and Anna (Olson) Oakeson in Gregory County, SD. He enlisted in the US Navy on Dec. 16, 1941 and served on the U.S.S. Enterprise aircraft carrier in the Pacific Theater during WWII. He received the Presidential Unit Commendation Ribbon with one Blue Star, the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, the American Campaign Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars and the WWII Ribbon. He was discharged on October 9, 1945. On July 17, 1948 he married Irene (Bruckner) Oakeson in Gregory County, SD. He worked for Minnegasco for 33 years before retiring in 1982. He enjoyed all sports, fishing, and camping. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, American Legion Post # 84 where he served as past Commander, and was a life member of the VFW Post 3704. He was one of the organizers and coached Little League baseball and Pony League baseball for many years. Survivors include:
Wife-Irene
Son-Gary (Carla) Oakeson of Columbus
Daughter-Sandra (Jerome) Bruckner of Yutan, NE
Brother-Roy Oakeson of Spencer, NE
Five Grandchildren One Great Granddaughter
Nieces and Nephews
He was preceded by his parents, 3 Brothers-Ove, Reinhold, and Donald, 3 sisters-Judith Velder, Martha Hummel, and Dorothy Ellis.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Outreach or Family Choice.

Lydia M. Henry
Lydia M. Henry, age 87, of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday April 18, 2001 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Services are 10:00 a.m. Monday April 23, 2001 at the McKown Funeral Chapel in Columbus. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation is from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday and from 8:00 a.m. until servicetime Monday all at McKown Funeral Home. Lydia Henry was born August 26, 1913 in Leigh, Nebraska to Edwin and Louise (Johannes) Culver. She grew up and attended school in Leigh. Later her family moved to the Richland area. On November 11, 1931 she was united in marriage to John W. Henry in David City, Nebraska. The couple lived and farmed in and around St. Edward and Columbus until 1958 when they moved to Columbus. Lydia enjoyed traveling, bingo, gambling and fishing. She is survived by:
Elmer Henry: Son of Omaha, NE
Leonard (Sharon) Henry: Son of Ontario, CA
Harold (Cheryl) Henry: Son of Columbus, NE
Eight Grandchildren
Twelve Great Grandchildren
She was preceded by
Husband: John W. Henry
Parents: Edwin and Louise (Johannes) Culver
Son: Donald Henry
Daughter-in-law: Loretta Henry
One Brother
Four Sisters

Louis E. Mick
Louis E. Mick, age 88, of Bellwood died Saturday, April 7, 2001 at Mory's Haven in Columbus. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2001at St. Peters Catholic Church in Bellwood. Fr. Jeremy Hazuka will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peters-Presentation Cemetery in rural Bellwood. Visitatation will be Monday 3-8 pm at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. The Vigil will be held a 7:00 pm Monday evening at the funeral home in Columbus. Visitation will continue Tuesday 9:30 until service time at the church in Bellwood. Louis was born April 10, 1912 in Bellwood, Nebraska to Joseph F. & Minnie (Sprunk) Mick. He received his education at District #13 and Bellwood High School. On November 24, 1936 he married Barbara Liss at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Duncan. Louis farmed for over 42 years in the Bellwood area. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, and the Eagles Club. He served on the Alexis Township board and on the Bellwood Co-op Grain Board. Louis is survived by:
Joseph Mick Brother Columbus, NE
Lorene Mick Sister-in-law Columbus, NE
Ilene (William) Aerts Sister David City, NE
Augusta Kracman Sister Bellwood, NE
Many nieces and nephews
Louis was preceded in death by:
Wife Barbara Mick
Father Joseph F. Mick
Mother Minnie Mick
Infant Brother Ferdinand Mick
Brother Walter Mick

Leo J. Swolek
Leo J. Swolek, age 92, of Columbus died Wednesday; April 18, 2001at the Columbus Manor. Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Saturday; April 21, 2001 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus with Fr. Richard Swolek officiating. Burial will be in the St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be after 3:00 p.m. Friday at the McKown Funeral Home. A vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Leo received his education in Columbus, Nebraska. He married Veronica Obal on January 31, 1937 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. Leo worked as a maintainance supervisor for the Nebraska State Department of Roads until his retirement in 1971. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and Holy Name Society. Leo enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. Leo is survived by:
Virginia (Richard) Fischer Daughter Lincoln, NE
Fr. Richard Swolek Son Omaha, NE
Laurin Swolek Son Columbus, NE
Leo was preceded in death by:
Wife Veronica Swolek
Father John Swolek
Mother Sophie Swolek
Sister Lucille Encinger
Sister Belle Gattermeyer
Sister Agnes Swalek
Brother Albert Swalek
Brother Sam Swalek
Memorial are directed to the St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Pauline Kavanaugh
Pauline Kavanaugh, age 82, of Columbus died Tuesday; April 24, 2001 at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday; April 28, 2001 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, located at 18th Ave. & 15th Street in Columbus. The Rev. Tom Weisbecker will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Visitaion is Friday after 3:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. vigil all at the McKown Funeral Home located at 2922 13th Street. Visitation will continue Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Pauline was born January 10, 1919 in Burchard, Nebraska to John and Mary (Byrne) Carson. Pauline married Dr. Daniel S. Kavanaugh DDS on March 5, 1942 in Table Rock, Nebraska. She attended the College of St. Mary in Omaha and then worked at the County Extension Office in Pawnee City. In 1946 she and her husband moved to Columbus. She worked at the Nebraskaland Insurance, formerly known as Miller Allied Insurance and Potts Insurance. Pauline also worked at the Platte County Courthouse and also served as Deputy Register of Deeds from 1979 until her retirement. She was an active member of St. Bonaventure Parish for 55 years where she volunteered at the rectory. She was a 50 year member of Catholic Daughters of America and a member of Legion of Mary and Perpetual Adoration. Pauline is survived by:
Mary and her husband Tom Brugman Daughter Stevensville, MI
Maureen and her husband Gene Konwinski Daughter Ralston, NE
Dan and his wife Peggy Kavanaugh Son Leawood, KS
John Kavanaugh Son Burchard, NE
7 grandchildren and great grandchildren
She is preceded in death by:
Husband Dr. Daniel S. Kavanaugh DDS
Father John Carson
Mother Mary Carson
Son Roger Kavanaugh
Son-In-Law Larry Schaecher
Memorial are suggested to: The Simon House-1572 16th Ave. Columbus, Nebraska 68601

Wayne Gertsch
Wayne A. Gertsch, age 80, of Columbus, died Saturday; April, 21, 2001 at the Columbus Comunity Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday; April 25 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church will the Rev. Tom Weisbecker officiating. Interment with military honors by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard will be in the Columbus Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 2-9 at McKown Funeral Home. A vigil will be held Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation will continue Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Wayne was born October 19, 1920 in Creston, Nebraska to Calvin & Mattie (Pilling) Gertsch. He married Carolyn Eva Laudenklaus on September 20, 1944 at Brownwood, Texas. He received his education at District #8 in Colfax County and at Kramer High School in Columbus. He worked as a farm hand prior to joining the U.S. Army in September 1942 where he was assigned to the 13th Armoured Division and received his training at Camp Walters, Texas. He spent a year in Germany 1945-46 receiving his discharge as a Cpl. Sgt on February 26, 1946. Folowing his discharge from the service he was employed for 25 years by the Bertchold Cattle Company and 10 years by Behlen Manufacturing. After his retirement he was self employed as an auto mechanic. Wayne is survived by:
Carolyn Eva Gertsch Wife Columbus, NE
Alice Marie Dietrich Twin Sister Schuyler, NE
Ellen Martin Sister David City, NE
J.C. "Jack" (Ada) Gertsch Brother San Francisco, CA
Lester S. Gertsch Brother Lincoln, NE
Marion L. Gertsch Brother North Platte, NE
Russell (Norma) Gertsch Brother Park Ridge, IL
Milton Gertsch Step-Brother Richmond, VA
Jane Placzek Sister-in-law Grandview, WA
Wayne was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, step mother, foster grandparent: Mary E. Welch, an infant sister, one brother: Clyde Gertsch, one step-sister: Margaret Schepler, one brother-in-law: Joseph Laudenklaus Memorial are suggested to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association

Alfred Starostka
Alfred A. Starostka, age 85, of Columbus, died Thursday, April 26 at the Columbus Manor. Funeral services are 1:00 p.m.; Monday April 30, 2001 at the McKown Funeral Home with Fr. John Starostka officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation in Sunday 3-8 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service all at the McKown Funeral Home. Alfred was born November 28, 1915 in Silver CReek, Nebraska to John & Mary (Czarnick) Starostka. He married Lee Johnson-Conger on May 4 1963 in Madison, Nebraska. He received his education in Merrick County rural Schools. He grew up in the SIlver Creek area. Alfred worked for over 22 years at Husker Steel as a welder until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie #1834 in Columbus where he worked bingo. He enjoyed gardening and fishing in Minnesota. Alfred is survived by:
Lee Starostka Wife Columbus, NE
Fr. John Starostka Brother Omaha, NE
Helen Kula Sister Columbus, NE
Virginia (Ray) Paczosa Sister Silver Creek, NE
Larry (Gayle) Conger Step-Son LeMars, IA
Connie (Ronald) Falk Step Daughter Columbus, NE
and 4 step grandchildren
He was preceded in death by:
Father John Starostka
Mother Mary Starostka
Son Alfred Starostka Jr.
Brother Joesph Starostka

Duane Korus
Duane Anthony Korus, age 68, of Columbus died Wednesday April 25, 2001 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday April 28, 2001 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus with Reverend Chris Grimmond officiating. Burial will be in the Sts. Patrick/Joseph Cemetery - Platte Center, Ne. with military honors by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard. Visitation is after 5:00 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Friday at church. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until servicetime at the church. Duane Anthony Korus was born June 13, 1932 in Platte County, Nebraska to Alois and Josephine (Zabawa) Korus. He attended school in Platte County. On January 1, 1953 he was united in marriage to Mary Jean Greisen at St. Anthony Catholic Church rural Platte Center, Nebraska. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from August 1952 until August 1954, stationed in Okinowa. Duane lived and farmed near Platte Center until 1976 when he moved to Columbus.He also worked at Behlen Manufacturing from 1972 until his retirement in 1994. He was a member ot St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus, was an avid gardener, enjoyed selling his produce, reading, and his grandkids. He is survived by:
Mary Jean Korus: Wife of Columbus, NE
Dean Korus: Son of Humphrey, NE
Jeff Korus: Son of Humphrey, NE
Dan (Diane) Korus: Son of Yankton, SD
Deb (Jim) Wiese: Daughter of Columbus, NE
Mary Jo (Greg) Lubischer: Daughter of Columbus, NE
Lori (Pat) Raitt: Daughter of Columbus, NE
Vicky (Tim) Grafelman: Daughter of Omaha, NE
Harry (Diane) Korus: Brother of Lindsay, NE
Dave (Rose) Korus: Brother of Genoa, NE
Twila Korus: Sister-in-law of Monroe, NE
11 Grandchildren
He was preceded by:

Parents: Alois and Josephine (Zabawa) Korus
One infant daughter

Brother: Richard Korus

Hildegarde Sullivan
Hildegarde Z. Sullivan, age 82, of Columbus, died Monday, April 9, 2001 at Edgewood Vista in Columbus. Funeral services will be Wednesday 10:30 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus with Fr. Chris Grimmond officiating. Burial will be 2:30 pm at Calvary Cemetery in Omaha. Visitation is Tuesday after 4:00 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a 7:30 pm vigil. Hildegard was born January 22, 1919 in Humphrey, Nebraska to Joseph & Cecelia (Torczon) Zoucha. She was married to Thomas F. Sullivan on February 10, 1947 at St. Anthony Church in Columbus. She attended grade school in Tarnov and graduated from St. Francis High School in Humphrey in 1935. She then graduated from Wayne State Teachers College. She lived all her adult life in Omaha where she worked as an assistant in the payroll department at Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. Hildegarde is survived by:
Mildred Mausbach Sister Columbus, NE
Marcella Krzycki Sister Columbus, NE
Mildred Mausbach Sister Columbus, NE
Irene (Glenn) Sheridan Sister Genoa, NE
Mike Zoucha Brother Lincoln, NE
Emil (Irene) Zoucha Brother Columbus, NE
Bernard Zoucha Brother Columbus, NE
Lester Zoucha Brother Columbus, NE
Bill Sulllivan Brother-in-law Omaha, NE
Robert A Cloos Brother-in-law Horseheads, NY
She was preceded in death by:
Husband Thomas F. Sullivan
Father Joseph Zoucha
Mother Cecelia Zoucha
1 Brother and 4 Sisters
memorials are to donors choice

Josephine "Jozefa" Kleszcz
Jozefa "Josephine" Kleszcz, age 70, of Silver Creek died Wednesday April 4, 2001 at Genoa Community Hospital. Services are 10:30 pm Monday April 9, 2001 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church-Krakow with the Rev. Robert Nienaber officiating. Visitation will begin after 5 pm Sunday at McKown Funeral Home in Silver Creek. There will be a 7 pm Wake service also at the funeral home in Silver Creek. Visitation will continue from 8:30-9:45 Monday at McKown Funeral Home in Silver Creek. Burial will be at Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery. Jozefa "Josephine" was born June 10, 1930 in Wola Wielka, Poland to Jozef "Joseph" and Bronislawa "Bernice" (Kramarczyk) Bakowska. She received her education in Poland. She married Czeslaw "Chester" Kleszcz in 1951 in Poland. Following her marriage she lived in Borowa, Poland until March of 1986. Following the death of her son she moved to Chicago where she lived until July of 2000 when she moved to Silver Creek, Nebraska. While living in Chicago, she worked as a housekeeper. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Josephine is survived by her daughter: Mary (Albin) Ziemba of Silver Creek, 4 sons; Zbyszek and his wife Veronica of Norridge, Illinois, Romek and his wife Maria of Tarnov, Poland, Mark & his wife Urszula of Borowa, Poland, Stanistaw and his wife Jola of Debica, Poland, 2 brother-in-laws: Stanley and his wife Danusia Kleszcz of Lodz, Poland; Jan and his wife Paulina Kleszcz of Borowa, Poland. One sister-in-law:Zuzanna (Mrs. Ted) Bakowska of Wola Wielka, Poland. And 18 grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 1 son: Christopher Kleszcz, 2 infant twin daughters, 2 grandsons; 1 brother Tadek Bakowski, 2 sisters: Majka Dydo and Helena Poczatko

Janet Sobieszyk
Janet Sobieszyk, 64, of Columbus died Monday April 23 at Morys Haven in Columbus. Funeral services are 10:00 am Thursday April 26 at St. Isidore Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph A. Miksch officiating. Visitation will begin on Wednesday after 3 pm with a Vigil at 7:30 pm at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation continues from 8-9:30 am Thursday at McKown Funeral Home. Burial is at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Shelby. Janet was born May 3, 2001 in Shelby, NE to Raymond & Eliza (Mynsberghe) DeBaets. She married Edward Sobieszyk on June 5, 1959 in Belleville, KS. She lived in Shelby until 1986. In 1993 she moved to Columbus where she has lived since. In March of 2000 she retired from Vishay (Dale Electronic). She was a member of the VFW, Eagles Club, American Legion Auxillary, St. Isidore Catholic Church, and belonged to the Christian Mothers. She is survived by:

Daughter: Geri Ann (Rick) Ebel of Columbus

Daughter: Thersa (Bill) Bos of Columbus

Sister: Sara Louden of Blair

Sister: Martha Smith of David City

Sister: Bertha Smith of Osceola

Sister: Alliene Krumbach of Shelby

Sister: Ramona Wendell of Stromsburg
6 Grandchildren: Jesse, Ashley, & Whitney Ebel; Aaron, Allison, & Jacob Bos
She is preceded by:
Her parents, Husband Edward, Brother Emil DeBaets, and Sister Josephine White.
Memorials may be made to St. Isidore Catholic Church or Donors Choice