U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentAlan D. Mulliken, 96
Died: Thursday, March 26, 2009, in Fremont
Alan D. Mulliken, age 96, of rural Nickerson, died Thursday, March 26, 2009 in the Fremont Area Medical Center.
Alan was born September 10, 1912 in rural Nickerson to Warren and Adelene 'Dimock' Mulliken. He grew up 2 miles south of Nickerson on the family farm of his parents, with 6 siblings. He was involved in 4-H and was named the second Dodge County 4-H King. He graduated from Fremont High School in 1929, and then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He earned his way through college by milking cows at the University dairy, and washing dishes in the main dining room of the college. He was also on the University Wrestling team. When his father's health began to fail, he left college half a semester short of graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture, to return to the home farm. It was early spring and time to plant corn.
He married Nellie McGavren June 9, 1940. They had three children, Jerry, Becky, and Jack. After World War II, the University of Nebraska asked him to help teach vocational agriculture classes to veterans who returned home to farm. Along with farming and a dairy, he served on the board of Rosedale School for a number of years. He also served on the Dodge County Weed Board. After turning the farm over to his boys, he and Nellie traveled across the United States, and visited several foreign countries.
Survivors include: wife – Nellie, son Jerry and wife Elizabeth Mulliken, of rural Nickerson, son Jack and wife Pam Mulliken of rural Nickerson and their children, Robert, Jennifer, Michelle, Kelsey, and Tyler, grandson Robert and wife Ryan Mulliken, granddaughter Liesa and husband Mitch Miller and their children, Alex and Emily.
Alan was preceded in death by his parents Warren and Adelene Mulliken, sisters Mercedes, Renee, Mary, Genevieve, Adele, and brother Harwood, and daughter Becky Mulliken Spencer.
The memorial service will be 1:30 PM Wednesday (April 1st) in the First Congregational Church, UCC, in Fremont with the Rev. Terri Akkerman. There is no public visitation. There will be a private committal in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the First Congregational Church, UCC. Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, is handling the arrangements.
Darlene Mady, 84
HEMINGFORD - Darlene, Mady, 84, died Thursday, May 24, at Swedish Hospital.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, at the Hemingford Cemetery, with Jeanie Sedivy officiating
Rita L. Kuhlman, 79
Died: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, in Norfolk
Rita Louise Kuhlman of Hooper, NE. was born on September 1, 1929 on a farm near Dead Timber State Park to Nick and Clara Schreck, the eighth of nine brothers and sisters. She grew up during the great depression in deep poverty, but learned what it meant to be truly rich and carried her love of family throughout her life. She married Dwight G. Kuhlman on August 6, 1947 and raised two sons. Rita passed from this life on march 25, 2009, at seventy nine years of age. She was preceded in death by seven of her brothers and sisters, and her husband of thirty-nine years. She is survived by one brother, Herb Schreck of West Point, her two sons, Ronald and his wife Lindy Kuhlman of Hooper and Mark and his wife Ruth of Bremerton, WA., six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, as well as a large network of extended family.
Rita was a dedicated member of the English congregation of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Fremont and was a faithful witness for most of her life. Beloved by many in the communities of Hooper, Scribner, and Fremont she will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.
The memorial service will be 11:00A.M. Saturday March 28, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Fremont (2530 Old Highway 8). Burial will be at a later date in Manhattan Cemetery near Dead Timber.
Richard Zellaha, 76
HEMINGFORD - Richard R. Zellaha, 76, died Sunday, May 10, 2015, at the Hemingford Community Care Center.
Memorial services will be Saturday, May 30, at Spirit Lake, Iowa, with a luncheon to follow.
Lynn Barta, 65
Died: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, in Fremont
Lynn died peacefully in her home Wednesday morning after a courageous battle with cancer. She is greatly loved, and will be missed. She was born August 9, 1943 in Red Cloud, Nebraska to Alfred and Lucille 'Bauder' McCall.
She is survived by her husband Jim Barta, her daughter Christy and husband Michael Piti of Omaha, her son Jack and wife Kristina Barta of Blair, grandsons Collin and Caleb Piti, and Josef and Jackson Barta, her sister Lela and husband Bob Kelliher of Lincoln and their daughter Ashley.
The funeral service will be 10 AM Saturday (March 28, 2009) in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Fremont. There will be visitation Friday evening (March 27th) at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, from 6 to 7:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Dodge County Humane Society.
Dorothy C. Stull, 73
BRIDGEPORT - Dorothy Clare Stull, 73, passed away Sunday, June 14, at her home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 18, at All Souls Catholic Church, with Fr. Dave Rykwalder officiating.
Orland Krohn, 86
Died: Sunday, March 22, 2009, in Hooper
Orland Krohn was born on June 9, 1922 in Washington County near Herman to E. Emil and M. Louise 'Wittmann' Krohn. He grew up there on the farm, attending Immanuel Lutheran School and 8th grade in Bell Center School. He attended the Lincoln Aeronautical Institute for 2 years (1939 & 1940). He taught at the Institute for 2 years and then enlisted in the Navy Seabees for 3 years. He was stationed in the South Pacific. In 1946 he was honorably discharged and returned to the family farm. He farmed for 47 years. First with his father then with his 2 sons. He retired to Hooper in 1993.
Orland married Fern Lang on September 29, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blair. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church (Rural Hooper) and held many offices. He was also a member of the Lutheran Layman League. When he moved to Hooper he transferred to St. Johns Lutheran Church in Hooper. Orland was a member of the VFW Post 8332 in Arlington. He was an agent & Board member of Concordia Insurance Company & United Mutual for 40 years and also a board member of PCA (Production Credit Association) for 6 years.
Survivors:
Wife – Fern of Hooper
2 Sons – Dennis and wife Bonnie Krohn of Hooper
Martin and wife Marylin Krohn of DeGraff, Minnesota
Daughter – Rita and husband Ted Windhusen of Hooper
9 grandchildren – Amy and husband Chris Slama, Matt Windhusen, Marty and wife Melonie Windhusen, Andy Krohn, Angie and husband Matt Feder, Zac Krohn, Sara Krohn, James Case, Annie and husband Chad Rinas.
12 great grandchildren
Brother – Paul Krohn of Farmington, Minnesota
2 Sisters-in-law – Lois Krohn of Herman
Elva Krohn of Craig
Orland was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Elmer & Herold Krohn, and sister-in-law Betty Krohn. He was also preceded by a niece Judy Bentrup.
The funeral will be 11:00am Friday March 27 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hooper with Military Honors to follow by the Arlington Honor Guard (VFW Post 8332 and American Legion post 71). The Rev. Carl Lehmann will officiate. There will be a private family committal at a later date. Memorials are suggested to St. John's Lutheran Church. Visitation will be at the Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel on Thursday from 3:00pm to 8:00pm with family from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Ron Kelly, 88
Ron Kelly, longtime resident and well-known Alliance businessman, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015 in Rapid City, SD, following a brief illness.
He was born on March 19, 1927 in Luverne, MN, the eldest of eleven children of Lloyd and Agnes Kelly. Ron graduated from Sacred Heart High School, in Waseca, MN in 1945.
After being scouted in high school, by a professional baseball team, Ron chose to serve his country instead. He enlisted in the US Navy during World War II and served as a medical corpsman. After the war, he graduated from St. Thomas College, in St. Paul, MN in 1950.
On Thanksgiving Day, 1950, he married Rosemary Glynn at Sacred Heart Church in Waseca, Minnesota. They made their home in Alliance, Nebraska. They became the parents of six daughters and three sons. Rosemary died in September of 1979.
On Memorial Day Weekend, 1985, Ron was united in marriage to Jane Hjersman at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance, NE and welcomed Jane’s three daughters into the fold.
Ron spent his entire professional career at Alliance Tractor & Implement Co., where he combined his love for farming with his expertise in sales. He was appointed by the governor to the original Gasohol Committee and also served on the Mental Health Board for over twenty years.
Ron had many passions. He loved to fly, to golf and enjoyed arts and music. He was a voracious reader and gifted storyteller. Most of all he was a man of faith who loved his family, cared about people and believed in community service.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Rosemary, his brothers Ray, Mike and Don; sister, Sister Conor (Sharon) and grandson Michael.
He is survived by his wife Jane, sons Patrick, Michael (Gloria), and John (Lisa), daughters, Mary, Bridget, Kathleen (Joe), Sharon (Jim), Erin, Maureen (Tony), Rochelle, Anne (Mark), and Joan (Mark); sisters: Patricia Santelman (Lyle), Colleen Flynn, Janet Bohan (John); brothers: Jerry (Ruth), Tom (Teresa), and Dan (Katie); 17 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 1, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father John Kakkuzhiyil officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Calvary Cemetery. A wake service will be Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Visitation will be Sunday from 1-5 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.
Memorials may be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or Smile Train.
James C. Cassell, 78
Died: Tuesday, March 17, 2009, in Fremont
James was born March 16, 1931 in Greenfield, Iowa to Edward and Velma 'Ternahan' Cassell. He moved with his family to Saunders County in Nebraska in 1935. He joined the United States Navy in 1948 and served until 1969. While in the Navy, he graduated from Alameda High School in Alameda, California.
While in the Navy, James had many different duty stations including Korea and Vietnam. He went around the world 4 ˝ times. Following his military career, he came to Fremont and worked for the Dept. of Utilities. He graduated from the Police Academy in Grand Island. He worked for the Police Dept. in North Bend, the state of Nebraska in carrier enforcement, the Cedar Bluffs Police Dept., and the Douglas County Sheriff's Dept.. In 1980, he went to work, through civil service, on the Offutt Air Force Base at Bellevue, retiring in 1993. He also worked security at Hormel's in Fremont.
James was married on December 26, 1951 at Fremont in the First Christian Church to Anna Haines.
He was a member of the Fremont Berean Bible Church. He was active in the IOOF (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) where he was a Past Grand Master and Past Grand Patriarch, a Past Dept. Commander and Past General Commander of the General Military Council. He was a member of the American Legion Post of Cedar Bluffs, the VFW Post in Bellevue, DAV Chapter 18 of Fremont, the Fleet Reserve Association, and the Fremont Masonic Lodge No. 15 A.F. & A.M.
Survivors: wife – Anna
2 sons – Leonard and wife Peggy Cassell of Hooper
James and wife Nancy Wallendar of Germany
6 grandchildren
1 step-great grandson
2 brothers – Lyle and wife Evon Cassell of Lincoln
Ernest and wife Vada Cassell of Escondido, Calif.
2 sisters – Wilma and husband Lloyd Donahoo of Millard (Omaha)
Donna and husband Ronald Miller of Hawaii
James was preceded in death by a brother Lowell, 3 infant siblings, and a step-great grandson.
The funeral will be Saturday March 21, 2009 at the Fremont Berean Bible Church. The Rev. Steve Watson will officiate. Burial will follow in Ridge Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials are suggested to the church. Visitation will be on Friday from 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel.
