U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Vera I. Slade
Vera I. Slade was born Aug. 5, 1916 in Bartlesville, Okla. to Robert and Zilla (Davis) Harmon and died Saturday, May 12, 2007, at the Valley County Nursing Home in Ord, Neb.
Vera's father died in the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic when Vera was two years old. She had three brothers.
Her mother married
a widower, Charles Fazel, who also had four children. He worked for Gulf Oil and the family moved numerous times during Vera's childhood.
Vera had very fond memories of her formative years. With three brothers, two step-sisters and two step-brothers, there were always other kids to play with . They lived mostly in oil company towns, mainly in Oklahoma and Texas. The kids in a company town formed a tight-knit bond that moved with them from town-to-town.
She attended various schools while she was growing up and left school in her senior year. Shortly after leaving school, on Dec. 29, 1935, she married
Earl Slade in Seminole, Okla. They were married
for 71 years.
They married
during the depression and moved extensively wherever work led. In the first five years of their married
life, they lived in Oklahoma and Kansas. Earl worked for Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kan., and at the beginning of World War II, he was transferred to the Cessna plant in Richmond, Calif. They moved to Otoe, Neb. in 1953 and again moved several times as Earl was transferred. They lived in Imperial, Palisade and Benkelman, Neb. before retiring to Ord. After a year in Ord, they moved to Gregory, S.D. where they lived until moving to the Valley County Health Systems Nursing in September, 2005.
Vera was well known in the Gregory area for her tole painting. She created many beautiful pieces and, in addition to exhibiting in area arts and crafts fairs, she shared her talent by teaching several classes to aspiring tole artists in the Gregory area.
After they retired, they still traveled. They purchased a camper which was a familiar sight in and around Gregory and Ord, as they loved to just "get away for a weekend," whether to the river outside of Gregory, to Ord to visit with family, or, even longer trips to the Black Hills, Missouri, Arkansas, Wyoming and Florida.
Vera is survived by her husband, Earl, VCHS; sons, Robert (Alice) Slade, Gregory, S.D., Terry Lee H. (Fiona deJardin) Slade, Schenevus, NY; daughters, Earlene (Bill) Riley, Ord, Neb. and Janice (Bryce) Wright, Brookings, Ore.; seven grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lowell, Clester and Robert Harmon; step-brothers, Levoy and Roscoe Fazel; step-sisters, Juanita Valentine and Ruby Grey.
Memorial services were held Saturday, May 19, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at Ord Memorial Chapel.
Ord Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be given to Valley County Health System Nursing Home.
Lois Bethel Dow
Lois Bethel Dow, the daughter of Ethel (Roll) and James P. Ridlen, was born Dec. 10, 1917 near Macedonia, in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
She departed this life on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Center in Atkinson, Neb. at the age of 89 years, four months and 15 days.
Lois grew up in Chase County, Neb. where she moved with her family in 1926.
On June 10, 1939, she was united in marriage with Kenneth Norman Dow at Benkelman, Neb. They lived most of their married
life on farms in Jewell County, Kan. near Esbon.
In 1971, they moved to Red Cloud to make their home.
After her husband's death on Sept. 29, 1979, she moved to Palisade, Neb. where she cared for her father until his death. She cared for many others in the area as long as her health permitted.
She also conducted neighborhood Bible studies and was always ready to share her faith with her friends and neighbors. Her home was always open to traveling preachers and for Wednesday night prayer meetings.
In September of 2000, she moved to Orchard where she lived with her son until going to the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center in December of 2003.
Surviving are her children, Gary and wife, Marcie, of Salina, Kan. and Jim and wife, Phyllis, of Orchard, Neb.; six grandchildren, Cody, Shannon, Cole and Sarah Dow and Steven, Kevin and Lisa Dow; 20 great grandchildren; four brothers, Carl Ridlen and wife, Virginia, of Fairview, Tenn., Ray Ridlen and wife, Thelma, of Palisade, Neb., Roy Ridlen of Palisade and Robert Ridlen and wife, Deanna, of Aurora, Colo.; three sisters, Marie Mader of Tacoma, Wash., Pauline Landrus and husband, Earl, of Spokane, Wash., and Lucille Dinnel and husband, Verlon, of Enders, Neb.; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; two children, Karen and Gayle Dean; two brothers, Paul and Lee; and a great granddaughter.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 30, 2007, at 10 a.m. at the Palisade Bible Chapel in Palisade, Neb. with Gary Dow and Steve Dow, officiating.
Ray Ridlen recited the eulogy.
Music was provided by the Ray Ridlen family.
Casketbearers were Cody Dow, Ronald Ridlen, Shannon Dow, David Ridlen, Kevin Dow, Grant Pfansteil.
Interment was at Highland cemetery at 4 p.m. in Jewell County, Kan.
Williams Funeral Home of Red Cloud was in charge of arrangements.
Greeta Frosh
Greeta Frosh was born on Dec. 16, 1919 at Wauneta, Neb. She was one of four children born to Dewey and Chloe King Rowley.
She grew up in Chase County where she attended rural school through the eighth grade. She then helped take care of her younger siblings.
Greeta was married
to Everett Schrack on Dec. 17, 1940. Three sons were born to this union. They farmed south of Madrid, Neb., before Greeta moved to Ogallala, Neb. She worked for T.R.W. and Goodalls for 25 years.
Greeta was married
to John Frosh on March 25, 1968 at Scottsbluff and they made their home in Grant, Neb.
They managed their farm in Chase County and Greeta remained actively involved in the farm operation until her death. Greeta continued to maintain her home in Grant after John died in 1979.
She received a nursing assistant certificate in 1984 and worked at Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant for six years. She also was involved in home health care for the elderly.
Greeta enjoyed Lake McConaughy and spent many summers with John living at North Shore and fishing at the lake. She once landed a 22-pound walleye that she was very proud of.
Greeta moved to Park Ridge Assisted Living in Grant where she was an inspiration to other residents and staff.
She was diagnosed with a tumor at the end of March and had been moved to the Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant where she died on Thursday morning, May 3, 2007. She had reached the age of 87.
Greeta attended the United Methodist Church and enjoyed her Bible studies with her friends. She was an accomplished dancer, enjoyed card games, the Red Hat Society, the V.F.W. Auxiliary, and bus tours.
She loved the outdoors and maintained a garden and her flowers, while being a member of the Grant Garden Club.
Greeta was an excellent quilter and several of the quilts she helped make were donated to the Perkins County Senior Center for fund raising projects.
In addition to her parents, Greeta was preceded in death by her husband, John; one sister, Marietta Rowley; one brother, Melvin Rowley, and one granddaughter, Anna Marie Schrack.
She is survived by three sons, Keith and wife, Norma Schrack and Gary and wife, Sue Schrack, all of Ogallala, and Eddie Schrack of North Platte; five grandchildren, Annette Beall, Tammy Fry and husband Dale Cushing, Rick, Cory and wife Robin, and Stephanie Schrack; three grandchildren from John's side, Paul, Tara and Wes Newlin; eight great-grandchildren; and her brother, Max, and wife, Jenny Rowley of Imperial, Neb.; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were Monday, May 7 at the Grant United Methodist Church with Pastor Sally Ruggia-Haden officiating.
Music was by Dolores Sexson and Lori McCloskey.
Casketbearers were Keith, Gary, Eddie, Cory and Rick Schrack and Dale Cushing.
Burial was in the Ogallala Cemetery.
A memorial has been established.
Bullock-Long Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Michael Hughes
Michael "Mike" Paul Hughes, born Nov. 10, 1944, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007 at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, Colo. from complications from a stroke.
For the first 50 years of his life Mike was a farmer in Venango and Lamar, Neb.
He was most recently employed in the printing business in Denver, Colo.
He is survived by his daughter, Mickele Hughes, of Carlsbad, Calif.; daughter, Misti Hughes, of San Marcos, Calif.; daughter, Melanie Carman and husband, Brian, of Imperial, Neb.; son, Patrick Hughes, of Dubuque, Iowa; son, Corban Hughes, of North Platte, Neb.; son, Trevor Hughes, and wife, Rhonda, of Vista, Calif.; sister, Barbara Botkin, and husband, Harry, of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Karen Hughes, of Belen, New Mexico; sister, Mary Lou Wade, of Houston, Texas; sister, Kathy Keck and husband, Dan, of Yakima, Wash.; sister, Susan Samsula, and husband, Barry, of Dallas, Texas; brother, Daniel Hughes, and wife, Josie, of Venango, Neb.; 16 grandchildren and his beloved dog, Lucy.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Harold Hughes; his mother, Marie Hughes, and his sister, Betty Jane Hughes.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 26, beginning with a rosary at 1:30 p.m. and the memorial service at 2 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Imperial with Fr. Seiker officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established at the Lied Imperial Public Library.
Lila Cady
Lila Elaine Cady, 78, of Independence, Mo., passed away Thursday, May 10, 2007, at Monterey Park Nursing Center.
Graveside inurnment service will be 11 a.m. CT, Friday, May 18, 2007, at Fort McPherson National cemetery near North Platte, Neb.
Contributions are suggested to St. Luke's Hospice, 3100 Broadway, Suite 1000, KCMO 64111.
Mrs. Cady was born on June 8, 1928, to Roy and Macie (Hall) Fuqua in Lamar, Neb.
She married
Edward Virgel Cady on Oct. 11, 1946. They had lived in Imperial and North Platte, Neb. until moving to Independence, Mo. in 1984.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, friend and Nebraska Husker Fan. Her last trip to Nebraska was to a Husker game.
She spent many years babysitting for family and friends and made a lasting impression on many children and was mom and grandma to everyone.
She was a Den mother and devoted member of the Community of Christ Church and had attended congregations in Imperial and North Platte and the East Alton Congregation in Independence. She served as the local and District Women's leader for the congregations in Nebraska.
Lila loved to watch the birds in her backyard and spend time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, and a son, Jerry Cady.
She is survived by two sons, Jim Cady, and wife, Cindy, of Blue Springs, Mo. and Jack Cady and wife, Nona, of Blue Springs, Mo.; a daughter-in-law, Cathy Cady, of The Villages, Fla.; six grandchildren, Tricia Brashear and husband, Ron, of Blue Springs, Jennifer Kennedy and husband, James, of Blue Springs, Megan Graham and husband, Kevin, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Jeff Cady of The Villages, Fla., Griffith Cady of Blue Springs and Zane Cady of Blue Springs; four great grandchildren, Jonathan Brashear, Kayla Brashear, Justin Kennedy and Noah Graham.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www. speakschapel.com.
Helen Dinnel
Helen (Yost) Dinnel was born Oct. 16, 1920, the eighth of 10 children of John and Della (Jones) Yost and passed away on May 11, 2007 at Imperial.
She lived her entire life in Chase County, Neb. Helen graduated from Chase County High School in 1938, earning a teaching certificate through the Normal School Training Program. She then taught at a rural elementary school near Champion, Neb. for three years.
Helen was married
to Basil Dinnel on Nov. 12, 1942, at her parents' home in rural Champion. They lived on the farm near Enders for nearly 30 years before moving to the farm north of Imperial where they lived for more than 20 years.
During this time, Helen was active in the local extension clubs, serving as the Chair of the Chase County Extension Clubs in 1970.
Helen enjoyed family gatherings and picnics that often included homemade ice cream, homemade popcorn balls, and homemade candy.
Her 50th wedding anniversary was especially memorable because all of her children and grandchildren were present and shared many wonderful memories of Helen and Basil.
Helen also loved attending any activity in which her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were involved. Even when family members were not involved, Helen still loved attending school activities, especially football games, track meets, music programs, and plays and musicals. She had a great love for children and they returned that love to her in many ways.
Helen's favorite hobbies were sewing and embroidery work. She enjoyed making clothes for her grandchildren. Over the last few years of her life, Helen completed quilts for all of her children and grandchildren. She also made embroidered pillows and tea towels for family members. She took great pride in gardening activities, especially in her lawn and flowers.
In 1987 on behalf of the John Yost, Sr. family, Helen accepted one of the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Awards from Ak-Sar-Ben and the Nebraska Association of Fair Managers presented to families who maintained the family farm for 100 years or more. This event resulted in a three-day Yost family reunion in which approximately 300 family members attended.
Helen is survived by her children, Elaine Colson and husband, Bob, of Imperial, Joyce Kuenning of Imperial, Duane Dinnel and his wife, Beverly, of Wauneta, and Dale Dinnel and his wife, Vivian, of Bellingham, WA; her brother, Paul Yost, and wife, Bonnie, of Wauneta; two sisters-in-law, Iona Yost of Wray, CO and Dorothy Yost of Kremmling, CO; 16 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Basil; her parents, John and Della Yost; five brothers (Kenneth, Alvin, Lloyd, Willard, and Clifford), and three sisters (Edith Rotz, Velma Corder, and Lela Poindexter).
Helen was a member of the Crossroads Wesleyan Church where she accepted Christ as her personal savior. In a recent conversation with her grandson, Brad Dinnel, she expressed great joy at the thought of spending eternal life in Heaven.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at the Crossroads Wesleyan Church, Imperial, Neb. with Pastor Todd Burpo officiating.
Pianist was Sara Behrends and soloist was Jane Greene.
Casketbearers were Teak Colson, Dirk Dinnel, Britt Kuenning, Lance Kuenning, Brad Dinnel, C.J. Kuenning, Riley Colson and Kurt Kuenning.
Honorary casketbearers were Dani Gilsdorf, Gina Burbach, Amber Moscrip, Jane Greene, Nikki Dinnel, D.D. Olivas, Misti Kuenning and Sarah Hanson.
Interment was at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial.
Liewer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
