U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Kathryn (Foster) Todd
Kathryn Virginia (Foster) Todd was born Feb. 19, 1914 at Imperial, Neb. and died on Feb. 17, 2008 at Plantation, Fla.
Kathryn was the daughter of the late P.N. (Nick) Foster and the late Mabel S. (Meeker) Foster. (Nick was the manager of the Kilpatrick Bros. south ranch east of Champion.)
She attended school in Imperial and the University of Nebraska where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority.
Kathryn married
the late Albert H. Todd in 1938 and this union lasted for 64 years. They had no children.
During the war while her husband was serving overseas, she was engaged in clerical work at the Lincoln Army Airfield.
They lived in Lincoln, St. Louis, Mo. and for many years in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Florida was good to them both.
Her siblings were the late Watson W. Foster of Imperial and the late Evelyn June (Foster) Davis, who for many years lived in Beatrice.
Everyone who met her was affected by her warmth, loving presence and her deep faith in the Almighty.
She is survived by her nephews John N. Davis of Florissant, Colo. and William F. Davis of Las Vegas, Nev.
Karl Kirwan
Karl Raymond Kirwan was born April 6, 1963, at North Platte, Neb. to Myron (Mike) and Jean (Larreau) Kirwan.
As a young man, he attended school in Paxton and Venango, graduating from Chase County High in Imperial, Neb. in May of 1981.
Karl continued his education at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and the University of Texas, Dallas, where he earned a degree in economics. Karl then worked in Dallas and Maimi, moving to Connecticut where he married
Renea Zeh on May 17, 1998, in Greenwich.
Karl continued his career as a stock broker moving with Renea to New York and working on Wall Street. His employment included investments and Karl recently was working in Ireland and other European countries with the Westminster Securities Corporation. He was a member of the New York Stock Exchange as a Managing Director in Investment Banking.
Karl passed away Friday, March 7, 2008, in Dublin, Ireland. He was 44 years of age.
Karl had many hobbies and interests including photography, bird watching, deer hunting and fishing with his family. Karl was a big Husker fan and played in the UNL Marching Band for three years. He was an avid reader and loved to travel especially to Ireland, his favorite.
Survivors include wife, Renea, of Calverton, NY; parents, Mike and Jean Kirwan of Imperial, Neb.; sister, Karen Weiner and husband, Richard, of Charlotte, NC; brother, Kris Kirwan and wife, Ana, of Charlotte, NV; three nieces, Chelsea Weiner, Jocelyn Weiner and Katherine Kirwan; two nephews, Grant Weiner and Brian Kirwan.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathie and brother, Michael.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning, March 19, 2008, at 11 a.m. (MT) at the First United Methodist Church of Imperial with Pastor Kay Alnor officiating.
Pianist was Mr. Rob Browning and soloists were Gary Joe Bragg and Christy Clark Boggs.
Choir selection was by CCHS Show Choir and The 9th Street Singers.
Casketbearers were Mark Cahow, Gary Joe Bragg, Larry Castle, Kurt Johnson, Jim Tomky and Roy Grosbach.
Honorary casketbearers were Ken Erickson, Steve Browning, Terry Mills, Dean Weinman, David Noetzelman, Mike Irwin and Darren Weinman.
Interment followed at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial.
Memorials have been established to the North Fork Animal Welfare League, Main Road Home, P.O. Box 315, Cutchogue, NY 11935 or the American Heart Association, 1550 South 70th Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68506.
Liewer Funeral Home of Imperial was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Anglin
Mary Anglin, age 85, of Yukon, passed away Thursday Feb. 28, 2008 in Yukon.
She was born Feb. 12, 1923 in Lamar, Neb. and had been living in the OKC area for the last 40 years, spending the last 10 in Yukon.
Mary was a teacher and had taught school in New Mexico, Colorado and OKC, where she retired.
She was a charter member of Central Oklahoma Chapter of Embroiderers' Guild of America and the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild. Mary was also a member and past president of the metro area of Kappa Kappa Iota, member of Oklahoma Foreign Language Teachers Assoc., American Institute of Discussion, Oklahoma Retired Teachers Association and OU Medical Center Faculty Wives.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Lee.
Mary is survived by her husband, Dr. J. Hill Anglin, of the home; daughters, Dianne Bielstein and husband, Van, of OKC, and Cyd Anglin McInerney and granddaughter, Heather Cecilia McInerney, both of San Antonio, Texas; brothers, David Miller of Elgin, Ill. and Dr. James R. Miller of Huntsville, Texas; sister, Lois Stevens of Salem, Ore., and sister-in-law, Bettie Lou McCord of Logan, NM.
A memorial service was held Monday, March 3, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Spanish Cove Plaza in Yukon with a reception following in Spanish Cove Atrium.
A private family burial was held in Rose Hill Burial Park in OKC.
Memorials may be made to the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, 1700 N.E. 63, OKC, OK 73111.
Services were under the direction of Smith & Turner Mortuary, Yukon.
Mel Langenfeld
Mello John Langenfeld left this earth on Thursday, March 6 to fly high with the angels.
Mel is survived by his wife, Kathleen, whom he married
on Oct. 17, 1953. Together they shared the next 54 years and raised two wonderful daughters and four loving sons.
He was born on April 10, 1925. His parents were William F. Langenfeld and Ludvina Kohles Langenfeld.
He attended Saint Joseph School in Earling and graduated from Creighton University. He taught school at Neola and Paton, Iowa. He started working for John Deere in 1952.
He married
Kathleen Emma Assmann of Dunlap, Iowa. They resided in Council Bluffs, Iowa until 1969. During this time, they were blessed with seven children.
In 1969 Mel purchased an interest in Midwest Sales & Service and the family moved to Imperial.
He was active in the Chamber of Commerce and served as president. He was active in Rotary. He was an active member of Saint Patrick's Church. He was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. He served on the Imperial City Council. He was a very active community member.
Mel owned Midwest Tire Center. He purchased the local GM dealership and operated Langenfeld Motors.
Upon retirement he continued to work at Wendell's Fertilizer at Lamar.
He enjoyed traveling to visit family and was an avid card player and could be found every Saturday night with the Weiss, Bilka and Terryberry crowd! He took up golf as a way of socializing with friends and family. He will be missed by the Canadian Club. Mel will always be remembered because of his big heart; always willing to lend a hand. He will be especially missed by his grandchildren, who were the center of his universe.
Mello John Langenfeld was preceded in death by his parents, William F Langenfeld and Ludvina Kohles; two sisters, Rita Schecinger and Gladys Dolan; one son, Mel; one granddaughter, Raechel Langenfeld and most of his friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen; children, Connie and husband, Jeff Pribbeno, of Imperial, Bill of Cool, Calif., Gary of Scottsdale, Ariz., Ruth and husband, Dean Eechaute, of Warrenton, Mo.; Mike and wife, Susie, of Cool, Calif.; John and wife, Cyndi, of Wiggins, Colo. He leaves 16 grandchildren to mourn him: Natasha and Tabitha Langenfeld of Sacramento, Calif., Logan Pribbeno of San Francisco, Calif.and Max Pribbeno of Fort Collins, Colo.; Cameron Langenfeld of Corte Madera, Calif.; Brady, Harrison and Eliot Langenfeld of Scottsdale, Ariz.; Mitchell and Matthew Eechaute of Warrenton, Mo.; Sophie and Frank Langenfeld of Cool, Calif.; Coby, Cory and Katie Langenfeld of Wiggins, Colo.
He was blessed with one great granddaughter born one week before his passing, Madelyn Marie Huddelston. They passed each other on their journeys. Mel had no greater joy in life than spending time with his grandchildren.
Rosary was Monday, March 10, 2008, 7 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Imperial, Neb.
Funeral mass was Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Imperial with Father Bernard Lorenz officiating.
Organist was Mrs. Marcy Nesbitt and soloist was Mr. Ronnie Moritz.
Cantor was Mrs. Jeanette Munger.
Casketbearers were Logan Pribbeno, Max Pribbeno, Dave Benge, Ed Lee, Joe Weiss, Terry Bilka, Cameron Langenfeld, Brady Langenfeld, Matthew Langenfeld, Mitchell Eechaute, Coby Langenfeld, Cory Langenfeld, Harris Langenfeld and Frank Langenfeld.
Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, Neb.
Liewer Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Mullanix
Mary Magdalen Mullanix was born Nov. 28, 1917, in Cass County, near Avoca, Neb., to Nicholas Louis and Clara Helen (Jorgensen) Kohl.
As a young girl she moved with her parents to Chase County, Neb. where she grew up and attended school, graduating from Chase County High School in 1935.
She then went on to attend Barnes Business College in Denver, Colo. for two years.
She worked for Meadow Gold for two years and one year for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Mary was united in marriage to Laurence Thomas Mullanix on Oct. 26, 1946, at Grant, Neb.
The couple then settled and farmed near Lamar, Neb. until 1972, when they moved into Imperial proper.
Mary had recently moved to Hutchison, Kan. due to health reasons, returning to Imperial in December of 2007.
She passed away Saturday night, March 8, 2008, at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home, Imperial. She was 90 years of age.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Laurence; son, Robert; and one infant brother.
Survivors include: daughter, Lora O'Brien and husband, Dan, of McCook; son, Dave Mullanix and wife, Colleen, of Lamar, Neb.; daughter, Maribeth Dawson and fiance, Zan Borders, of Hutchison, Kan.; son, Russ Mullanix and wife, Darla, of Gordon, Neb.; son, Dan Mullanix and wife, Janie, of Champion, Neb.; son, Phil Mullanix of Imperial; 15 grandchildren, Karrie and Kristen O'Brien, Erin (O'Brien) Ryan, Stephanie Stevens, Jackie Mullanix, Shawnna Silvius, Corey Kepler, Teel, Trevor, Travis and Tyler Mullanix, Tess Welbig, Tony Schaible, Laurence and Nick Mullanix; 14 great-grandchildren, Riley O'Brien, Tate, Carter and Creighton Ryan, Sheridan and Allison Silvius, Chase and Levi Kepler, Peyton Mullanix, Avery, Shelby and Shayla Welbig, Sarah, Samantha and Anthony Schaible.
A Rosary for Mary Mullanix was recited Tuesday evening, March 11, 2008, 7 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Imperial, with the Funeral Mass following Wednesday morning, March 12, 2008, 10 a.m. also at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, with Fr. Bernard Lorenz officiating.
Organist was Mrs. Marcy Nesbitt with Mr. Ronnie Moritz as soloist.
Casketbearers were Ron Dart, Dewayne Kuehn, Teel Mullanix, Vince Ryan, Larry Browning and Rob Browning.
Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial.
A memorial has been established to the Imperial Public Library.
Liewer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Harold Statz
Harold "Punk" Statz was born April 14, 1937 at Imperial, Neb. He passed away March 5, 2008 at his home at the age of 70.
Harold was the oldest of ten children born to Fred and Dorothy Statz. He attended District 8 School for eight years before graduating from Chase County High School in 1955. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 206 from Champion where he earned the Eagle Scout Award.
Harold held many jobs after graduating from high school some of which included picking peaches in Colorado, canning tomatoes at a factory, working on a sheep ranch in South Dakota and building the elevators in Imperial. After this time he began working for Layne Western in Omaha, Neb. He retired from them after working for 43 years. After retirement he enjoyed working for Camp Crossed Arrows Girl Scout camp where he was care taker until his death. He enjoyed seeing the deer and the turkeys that would come around while he was eating breakfast and working.
On Sept. 2, 1961, he married
Ann Jones and they adopted a daughter on Nov. 13, 1979. They were married
for 46 years. They resided in Fremont before moving to Camp Crossed Arrows at Nickerson, Neb.
In Harold's spare time he enjoyed beating anyone who dared to play him a game of cribbage. He also enjoyed going to his brothers' farm and spending time with him driving the combine and deer hunting. He had a love for gardening and often had various vegetable plants growing in his basement that he started from seed in March. He loved being able to share his plants and vegetables with all his friends and neighbors.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Ruth; a brother Bill; father-in-law Anthony Jones; sister-in-law Linda Brady; brother-in-law Roger Thelen and brother-in-law Jim Hern.
He is survived by wife, Ann of Nickerson; daughter, Lisa; grandson Drew Statz and granddaughter Amber Gaver all of Blair; four brothers, Robert and wife Barbara of Holyoke, Colo., Ralph and wife Linda of Holyoke, Colo, Leon and wife Jean of Lebanon, Ky. and Bud and wife Sharon of Champion; three sisters, Kathy Hern, Pauline Patterson and Carla Croner all of Tucson, Ariz.; mother-in-law Dorothy Jones of Ft. Calhoun; two sisters-in-law Sue Dale and husband Dick of Omaha and Louise Thelen of Dakota Dunes, S.D.; uncle Don Knight of Rockville, Md.; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of many friends.
Services were held at Moser Memorial Chapel on March 8, 2008 at 10:00 in Fremont, NE. Interment was held at Moser Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Drew Statz, Adam Thelen, John Thelen, Bud Statz, Steven Statz, Shannon O'Neil and David Clouse. Honorary pallbearer was Amber Gaver.
