U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Edith 'Micky' Houston
Edith Marguerite Drabing Houston was born May 7, 1917, to John Franklin and Florence Emily Knight Drabing at their home south of Holyoke, Colo.
She was the fifth of six children. When she was very young her father nicknamed her "Micky," and this was the name she became known by to family and friends.
She passed away early the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005 at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home. She was 87 years old.
Her family moved to Imperial when she was small and she lived in Chase County all her life except for a year in Florida, and a year when she moved back to Holyoke, Colo.
Marguerite married
Glen Houston on June 4, 1938 in St. Francis, Kan. They had no children, however, in 1963 Marguerite's sister Ferne and her husband Leland Banks were killed in an automobile accident, and the Houstons opened their hearts and home to the couple's surviving daughters, Linda and Vicki Banks.
Marguerite is preceded in death by her loving husband, Glen Houston; her parents, Florence and Frank Drabing; and her brothers and sisters, Ethelyn Irene, Glenn Worth, Albert Ivan, Doris Pearl and Ferne Lucille.
She is survived by her nieces, Linda Banks of Erie, Colo. and Vicki Fuhrer and her husband Keith of Newman Grove; her sister-in-law, Lourene Miller and husband Dewey of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nieces, Marilyn "Orrell" Cosentino of Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan Kuhen and husband, John, of Heartwell, Neb. and Betty Meek and husband, Clinton, of Peyton, Colo.; nephews, John Orrell and wife, Maxine, of Ogallala, Neb., Robert Banks, of Erie, Colo. and John Banks of Olathe, Kan. as well as many friends.
Marguerite was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Imperial, and in 2002 was recognized as a 75-year member.
She was an avid reader and was involved with Imperial Public Library since 1950. She began as an assistant librarian earning 50 cents an hour and also drove the bookmobile around Chase County. She served on the Library Board of Trustees and was instrumental in the library's first expansion. She was on the State of Nebraska Library Association and was awarded the 1977 Distinguished Trustees Award.
She was also active in the Chase County Historical Society, served as a Precinct Election Judge, was on the Chase County Community Hospital Board and on the cemetery committee.
She enjoyed playing bridge throughout her life and in younger years enjoyed square dancing with her husband Glen. She also loved spending time with her family.
Services were held Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Imperial with Pastor Murray Schmechel.
Organist was Mrs. Marcia Bauerle and singers were Irvin and Garneta Bauerle.
Casketbearers were members of the VFW Post #4688, Imperial.
Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial.
Liewer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Thelma Mills
Thelma Mills, 80, of Greeley, Colo., died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at the Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado Inpatient Unit.
She was born Jan. 11, 1925, on the family farm near Imperial, Neb. to Bertha A. (Hall) and Edward Klein, during a raging blizzard.
While growing up, her parents owned and operated several general stores in Champion, Lamar and Venango, Neb.
With a diploma from Chase County High School in Imperial in 1943, she headed to Colorado Women's College in Denver, Colo. to earn her associate's degree. She returned to Imperial to work in the bank striking up a relationship with high school acquaintance turned dashing young sailor, Ed Mills.
She married
Ed on June 8, 1947 in Imperial, Neb. and began her new adventure as a Navy wife by promptly moving to Newfoundland. The transfers were many and often frequent with their children born along the way in Charleston, S.C., Imperial, Neb., Oakland, Calif. and Hastings, Neb.
Their travels included two years in Japan and over 30 moves around the United States in their 56 years together.
The family settled in the Eaton/Greeley area after retirement, wintered in southern Texas and continued to log many miles of wonderful travels, both domestic and foreign.
The last two years, she had been a resident of Garden Square at Westlake.
Ed passed away on Aug. 10, 2003 and they are once again reunited, no doubt playing a game of gin and planning their next adventure.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Ed Mills.
She is survived by sons, Scott Mills and wife, Jill, of Buffalo, Wyo. and Kevin Mills of Eaton, Colo.; daughters, Pamela Mills and husband, Bill Ott, of Longmont, Colo. and Terri Burke of Corpus Christi, Texas; brother, Arlyn Klein and wife, Kathleen, of Evans, Colo. and grandchildren, Zachary and Jacob Mills, Krista and Ryan Burke and Garret and Mesa Mills.
Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, at Allnutt Eaton Chapel in Eaton, Colo. with burial at the Eaton Cemetery.
Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 4 at Allnutt Eaton Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Garden Square at Westlake in care of Allnutt Macy Chapel, 702 13th St., Greeley, Colo. 80631.
Friends may view the online obituary and sign the guest book at www.allnutt.com.
Pauline Wine
Pauline Fern Flory was born Sept. 26, 1904, in Imperial, NE to Henry M. and Jennie E. (Fry) Flory.
She attended school at Pioneer School District #1 and graduated from Chase County High School in 1923.
In May of 2003, she was honored at her 80th class reunion in Imperial. After graduation, she taught several years at Pioneer School in Enders, then stayed at home and cared for her mother.
Pauline chose to be baptized and was a member of the Enders Church of the Brethren since childhood, teaching Sunday School, working with the Ladies Aide and fulfilling many other activities of the church.
Pauline and Dallas Glen Wine were joined in marriage April 12, 1939, at her parents' home north of Enders. About 1942, they moved to a ranch northeast of Enders where they built their home. Pauline and Dallas had four children: Glenda Rae, Dallas Wayne, Dorothy Jean and Sylvia Jeanette. For several years, Pauline taught the children at home using the Calvert lessons.
In 1959 the family moved to Oklahoma where Dallas Glen pastored a church for six years and Pauline was active as Sunday School teacher, camp counselor and busy mom for two teenage daughters.
In 1965 Pauline and Dallas Glen moved to Maumee, Ohio, where they worked at a children's home first as houseparents, then Dallas in the kitchen and Pauline as a seamstress.
In November of 1972, they retired to Imperial where Pauline loved being with her grandchildren.
Pauline remained in her home until February of 2003, when she moved to the Imperial Manor where she enjoyed fellowship and excellent care.
Pauline is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Jennie Flory; brothers, Ray and Ross; sisters, May and Fay; and her very loving husband Dallas Glen.
Pauline will be missed by her three daughters: Glenda Rae and husband, Thayne, of Brookings, Ore., Dorothy Jean of Lominta, Calif., Sylvia Jeanette and husband, Michael Eagan, of Portland, Ore.; and one son, Dallas Wayne and wife Charlotte Wine of Imperial, Neb.; 15 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; her faithful church family and many relatives friends and neighbors.
After spending 88 of her 100 years in Chase County, Pauline departed this life on Jan. 18, 2005, to spend a beautiful eternity with her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Church of the Brethren in Enders, Neb. with Pastor Francis Baker officiating.
Pianist was Mrs. Lois Wine and organist was Mrs. Tina Grosbach. Singers were Genelle and Bruce Wine. Selections were "What a Friend We Have In Jesus," "When We Walk With The Lord," "When Peace, Like a River" and "Precious Lord, Take My Hand."
Casketbearers were Douglas Wine, Bruce Wine, Brent Wine, Kent Wine, Genelle Wine and LeAnn Wine.
Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, Neb.
Liewer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Hilda Roschewski
Hilda Margaret (Fortkamp) Roschewski died Jan. 15, 2005, at the Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial, Neb., at the age of 93 years, 3 months and 22 days.
She was born Sept. 23, 1911, in Chase County, Neb., to Henry C. and Sophia (Haarberg) Fortkamp.
She was baptized into the Christian faith through baptism on Oct. 15, 1911, and was confirmed on May 10, 1925, at St. Paul Lutheran Church.
She attended school at District 40 in Chase County and also at the St. Paul Parochial School in Dundy County.
On Sept. 22, 1932, she married
William J. Roschewski at St. Paul Lutheran Church. They farmed in Chase County for 15 years before moving to a farm in Hayes County where she resided until her death.
She was a member of St. Paul until she transferred to Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wauneta. She was a faithful member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and served in various offices.
She loved working outdoors side by side with her husband on the farm and even later in life taking care of the yard. She also took pleasure in cooking and baking pies for family and friends.
Hilda was a devoted mother and grandmother and was always there to listen and lend a helping hand.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Bill; son Wayne; grandson Anthony; parents; two sisters: one stillborn and Velma; seven brothers: William, John, Fred, Irvin, Albert, Emil and LaVerne.
Survivors include: two daughters, Elaine and husband, Wally Jones, of Skiatook, Okla. and Carolyn and husband, Ted Anderson, of Wauneta; one son Danny Roschewski and wife, Sharla, of Imperial; one daughter-in-law, Elaine Roschewski, of Palisade; two brothers: Martin Fortkamp and wife, Erma and Arthur Fortkamp and wife, Nina; one sister, Violet Long, all of Wauneta; one sister-in-law, Opal Fortkamp, of Imperial; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one great, great granddaughter and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
Services were held at 10 am. MT on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wauneta with Rev. Keith Wellman officiating. His sermon was based on 1 Cor. 15: 53-58.
Berneta Steinert served as organist and granddaughter Melanie Miller sang "In the Garden." Congregational hymns were "Just as I Am" and "I'm But a Stranger Here."
Pallbearers were grandsons: Cleve Anderson, Randy Jones, Todd Anderson, Frank Anderson, Chris Jones and Darrin Roschew-ski.
Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta, with Liewer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The other day God called you home
to live with Him above.
He said, "It's time my precious child
to feel my arms of love."
He opened up the pearly gates
and ushered you inside.
Then smiled at you and welcomed you
with His arms open wide.
I can only imagine what Heaven's like
but I'm sure you stood in awe.
I can picture you in Jesus' arms
just taking in it all.
I know you longed to be with Him
to see His gentle face.
To look into His loving eyes
and feel His sweet embrace.
I'm sure you fell upon your knees
and worshipped at His feet.
Then joined the choir singing songs
and melodies so sweet.
You lived your life down here on earth
by serving God above.
And now you'll spend eternity
singing Him songs of love.
Oh how you loved Him all your days,
you gave Him your whole life.
Your love for Jesus shone so bright
even in times of strife.
You shared His love by how you lived
you gave Him everything.
And I can hear Him say, "Well done,"
for living for the King.
Thank you for your faithfulness
for trusting in the Lord.
For all the times you prayed for me
you deserve His best reward.
I know each day you said a prayer
for family and each friend.
And I know that you were faithful
and prayed until the end.
I know you're up in heaven now,
your face I cannot see.
But all those precious memories
will always stay with me.
I knew someday you'd leave this earth
and live with God above.
But I will keep you in my heart
and think of you with love.
Nancy Burr
