U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentDick Gonzalez, 74
ALLIANCE - Richard T. “Dick” Gonzalez, 74, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Medical Center of the Rockies at Loveland.
He was born Oct. 15, 1941 in Alliance.
He married Renita K. Rusk on July 30, 1960 in Alliance.
He was married to Renita for fifty- five years and the two were active supporters of Alliance High School athletics and fine arts. He remained active in Holy Rosary Parish and was an active Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus at both the local and state level. He was active in the community as a member of the Alliance Jaycees and held numerous local and state offices. He was employed by Burlington Northern/BNSF as a carman and while employed served as both Local Chairman and Treasurer of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and was a volunteer at the Sallows Military Museum. As a senior in high school he was employed by a trailer company to design the trailers that would be their company’s product line. He then took his talents to another level helping design homes and churches in Nebraska as well as financial institutions, and the Cathedral in Rapid City. He, along with his brother, coached their sons and nephews in Little League Baseball for several years and instilled sportsmanship and the desire to compete in many young men of the community. Not to be left out, he coached his daughters, granddaughters, and other young ladies in the sport of softball as they grew up. His most enjoyable experiences came from watching his grandchildren participate in their many activities and being around his family.
Many people throughout the community will remember his vibrant, outgoing personality as he helped manage accounts with Pepsi-Cola and the local beer distributorship. His willingness to help others is something that will be truly missed.
He is survived by loving wife Renita (Rusk) Gonzalez, his son, Jeff (Gayle) Gonzalez, Lincoln, his daughters, Deedee Gay, Alliance, Debra Holden, Ogallala, Brenda (Joe) Herian, Alliance, Audrey (Rick) Ridenour, Alliance, and 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Rogelio Gonzalez, Valdosta, GA, Ralph (Florence) Gonzalez, Alliance and his sisters, Rita (Mike) Alvarado and Linda (Gary) Osborn, both of Alliance and his sister-in-law, Cecilia Gonzalez of Alliance and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fernando and Patrocinia (Vargas) Gonzalez and two brothers Edward Gonzalez and Mick Gonzalez and his sister-in-law, Kazuko Gonzalez.
Funeral Services will take place Friday, July 1, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial at Calvary Cemetery. A Rosary will be held Thursday, June 30 at Holy Rosary Church at 7 p.m. Visitation will be Thursday from 9-5 at Bates-Gould Funeral Home.
Memorials may be sent in care of the family.
Richard A. Schlueter, 81
Died: Monday, February 09, 2009, in Fremont
Richard was born January 28, 1928 in Monterey, Nebraska to William and Sophie 'Burger' Schlueter. His family moved southeast of Snyder where Richard was raised. He attended St. Leo's Elementary School and attended Snyder High School for two years. After high school he farmed for a short time. Richard married LuAnna Furstenau in 1950 and moved into Snyder in the mid 1950's. He worked various jobs until beginning to do custom corn shelling which he did for over 50 years.
Richard loved to garden, he was well know for his tomatoes which he sold in town. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family and enjoyed going to auctions. He loved to golf and was a member of the Elkhorn Valley Golf Club in Hooper. He served the Snyder Volunteer Fire Department for over 50 years. He also served on the Snyder Village Board and was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church in Snyder.
Survivors:
Daughter – Deborah and husband David Wollberg of Scribner
Son – Michael Schlueter of Hooper
8 grandchildren
11 great grandchildren
Brother – Dr. William J. and wife Jerada Schlueter of Omaha
Sister – Marilyn Houser of Fremont
Sister-in-law – Evelyn Schlueter of Hooper
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his wife LuAnna in January of 1997, daughter-in-law Carol, 2 brothers, sister-in-law, brother-in-law and 2 infant grandchildren.
The Funeral Mass will be Thursday 10:30am at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Snyder. Burial will follow in St. Leo's Catholic Cemetery. Memorials will be established at a later date. Visitation will be at St. Leo's Catholic Church on Wednesday from 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 7pm. A public Vigil Service will be at 7pm also at the church.
Donald Eugene Henderson, 82
Donald Eugene Henderson, 82, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Highland Park Care Center where he had been transferred for Hospice Care. In the three weeks prior, Don had been hospitalized at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff battling several health issues.
Don was born to Herbert A. and Velma M. (Colburn) Henderson on April 17, 1934. He was the oldest of four children. Next in birth order was sister Lois (Don) Porter, and then twins Bonnie (Jack) Coupens, and Bobbie Henderson (Darla).
The family moved frequently in the early years, and in 1939 settled in Alliance and began an excavating business that would become Herbert Henderson and Son Excavating Co.
Then came the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941. The immediate United States entry into WWII was a defining moment in Don’s young life. He and many children in Alliance developed friendships with the paratroopers stationed at the Alliance Air Base. Don was instilled with a strong patriotism and in later years became a voracious student of the military and all aspects of WWII.
Don graduated from AHS in 1952 and that same year, he was awarded an appointment to the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. He was unable to fulfill the appointment as it was found that he was color blind and thus failed the physical requirements.
Don then attended Wayne State Teachers College where he met his wife Carolyn Ann Kolpin of Aurelia, Iowa. They were married July 19, 1953 at the Evangelical Reformed Church – Peterson, Iowa. Don and Carolyn returned to college and employment at Wayne, Neb. until Don was drafted. His induction date into the US Army was July 11, 1956 the same day Elvis Presley was released from duty. Don always claimed he was Elvis’s replacement.
While stationed in Chicago. The couple had their first child, Lari Denise born on July 27, 1957. After Don’s service was completed the couple moved “home” to Alliance. On Oct. 16, 1964 a second daughter, Darcy Kay was born.
Don and Carolyn also applied to the American Field Services, an exchange program for high school students. They welcomed into the family Valerie May (White) Turner from Morpeth, England for a year. Valerie and Lari graduated together with the Class of 1975. Valerie was loved as a third daughter, even though Don always said she “talked funny”.
Don and Carolyn were involved in many activities, among them: the Alliance Eagles Club, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks – where Don served as Exalted Ruler, Sallows Military Museum, and the Alliance Public Library where Don enjoyed presenting favorite books at many Brown Bag Luncheons. They were always ready to lend a helping hand and were rewarded with lifelong friendships.
Don also valued his years in the Alliance School System. Graduating with the Class of ’52, he was diligent to maintain classmate/teacher relationships. The Henderson home served as a home base for all reunions, the door always open, and the coffee pot on.
Don and Carolyn attended St. Matthews Episcopal Church and in later years he renewed his faith at the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughters, Lari (Rob) Herman, and Darcy Matlock; his grandchildren, Teal (Clay) Hollmann, Thompson (Jessie) Herman and Sierra (Chris) Ray; great-grandchildren, Tye and Tiernan Hollmann, Brinson and Rome Herman; his sister, Lois Porter; brother, Bobbie Henderson (Darla); and brothers and sister-in-law, Larry and Betty Kolpin, and Fredrick Kolpin.
Don was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Carolyn, parents Velma and Herbert Henderson, father and mother-in-law, Fred T. and Edna Kolpin, sister Bonnie Coupens, brothers-in-law Don Porter and Jack Coupens.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2016 at the Alliance Berean Church. Pastor Jim Rowe will officiate. Inurnment with military rites will be in the Alliance Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Sallows Military Museum or in care of the family at, 1239 Grand Ave., Alliance, Neb., 69301.
Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Elaine M. Johnson, 87
Died: Thursday, February 05, 2009, in Fremont
Elaine was born August 26, 1921 in Valentine, Nebraska to Clinton and Elizabeth (Howe) Smith. She grew up there, and graduated from high school in Valentine.
She married Elmer J. Johnson and they lived their married years in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been a Fremont resident the past 10 years. Elaine worked in the grocery business since her high school days. After moving to Fremont she did grocery store demonstrations for Tony's Pizza.
She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fremont. And she was a 'Life Member' of the VFW Auxiliary in Omaha.
Elaine was preceded in death by her husband Elmer who died Dec. 25, 1969, also by an infant son, and a brother Jim Smith.
Survivors:
Son – Carl D. Johnson of Uehling
Daughter – Kathleen (husband Tom) Gilcrist of Arlington
5 grandchildren
6 great grandchildren
Sister – Lorraine (husband Ray) Ballard of Springview, NE.
Funeral will be 2pm Monday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fremont. Visitation is Sunday 2pm to 8pm, with family from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. A Wake Service will be at 7:30pm at Ludvigsen Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The committal will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Omaha.
Andrew Sutton, 73
ALLIANCE - Andrew W. Sutton, 73, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 12, 2016, at his home.
He was born Nov. 30, 1942, in Minatare, to James W. and Lucresia (Gonzales) Sutton.
Andy served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1970. Following his service in the military he worked at various jobs before hiring on with the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1976. On July 23, 1976, he married Carol Jensen in Alliance. He later retired from the railroad as a machinist in 1993. He enjoyed reading, carpentry and especially playing pool with friends at the Bowl-Mor Lanes.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Sutton of Alliance; his children, Darcy McConnell of Alliance, Marla McCoy and Debbie Hill of Hemingford, and Leo Sutton of Wheatland, Wyo.; and his son-in-law, Kenny Hill of Alliance. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Brianna Brown of Kearney, Cheyenne Sutton of Alliance, and Ashley McCoy, Stephanie Hill, and Michael McCoy, all of Hemingford; numerous great grandchildren; his brother, Pete (Mary Ann) Sutton of Alliance; his sisters, Susie Porcupine of Oglala, S.D. and Nancy (Robert) White Eyes of Pine Ridge, S.D.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother Rose Sutton, his parents, his sister JoAnn Burbach and his grandson, Andrew Hill.
Graveside memorial services will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 17, at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery. Father Roy Pasala will officiate.
Memorials may be sent in care of the family at, 623 Pioneer Ave., Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.
Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
