U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Emil Richard Vyhlidal Jr.
Emil Richard Vyhlidal Jr. was born Nov. 19, 1939, in North Bend to Hattie and Emil Richard Vyhlidal. He passed away Aug. 6 in Lawton, Okla. Funeral services were held August 13 in Lawton, officiated by Army Chaplain Maj. Steve Slauson. Burial was at Ft. Sill National Cemetery.
Emil attended school and graduated from North Bend High School. After graduating in 1956, he enlisted into the U.S. Army where he served as a medic for more than 20 years and served a combat tour in Vietnam. While stationed in France he met Marie DeVito in 1958; they were married
in LaChapple, France, on March 16, 1959.
After he retired from the military, he went to work for the Great Plains Area Vo-Tech, and later for the Post Office where he worked for 15 years until retiring. In 1977 he received a pilot’s license. Emil was a 32nd degree mason.
Emil is survived by his wife; sons Terry Vyhlidal, of Lawton, Okla., Michael Vyhlidal, of Vinita, OK; daughters, Angelina (Mario) Chale of Smithfield, Va., Brigitte (Tim) Willis of Colorado Springs, CO; three grandchildren; brothers Ronnie (Diane) Vyhlidal, Richard (Dianne) Vyhlidal, both of Fremont, Jerry (Susan) Vyhlidal of Columbus, Daryle (Cindy) Vyhlidal of Fremont; sisters, Marilyn (Pat) Parolek of Lincoln, Carol Vyhlidal of North Bend.
Obit dated Aug. 21, 2013
Gladys Krula
Gladys Krula died July 10, 2013, at her home north of Rogers.
Gladys was born on Aug. 13, 1923, to Emil and Josephine (Hampl) Prusa in Howells.
She attended grade school at District 32 in rural Colfax County, and then graduated from Howells High School in 1940. She received her Normal Training Certificate in May of 1944 and taught at District 32 for two years. Her contract stated she made $85.00 per month.
She married
the love of her life, William Krula, on June 18th, 1946.
She and William moved onto their home place the following year. They lived and farmed for 66 years. Together they raised a lot of livestock, grain and children. To this union they were blessed with nine children: Bonita Faye, Duane William, Colleen Edith, Arlette Gail, Ellen Marie, Florence Ann, Gary Joseph, Howard Dale and Ivan Kendall.
Gladys’ passion was her love of music. She enjoyed playing for church and other special occasions. She also gave many piano lessons. In fact, she instilled this love of music in her grandson, Joseph. There are many people who can play an instrument, but only a few can make music come alive. We believe this was a ministry that was as natural to her as breathing. She was still able to play until last month.
Gladys also served on many church committees. She served on the Farm Bureau Board and worked on the Schuyler blood drives.
As children we take for granted the unconditional love and many sacrifices a mother makes. Mom did a lot of hard work raising us nine kids. All the meals, mountains of laundry and her delicious bakery will be a treasured memory. She also instilled in us a foundation of Christian beliefs.
Gladys was proceeded in death by her parents, Emil and Josephine, an infant sister, Leona, her husband, William, and grandson William.
She is survived by children Bonita Krula (Marvin) Zelman of Hartford, Conn., Duane (Cathleen Castellot) Krula of Pagosa Springs, Colo., Colleen (David) Anderson of Raleigh, N.C., Arlette (Don) Kroupa of Omaha, Ellen (Bob) Misek of Marquette, Florence Krula of Omaha, Gary (Carla) Krula of Rogers, Howard (Susan) Krula of Bellevue, and Ivan (Susanne) Krula of Rogers; brother Melvin Prusa of Howells;16 grandchildren, one step-grandchild, 10 great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were July 15 at the First Presbyterian Church in Schuyler. Gladys will be laid to rest at Purple Cane cemetery of rural Dodge County.
Memorials can be made to the Presbyterian Church, Schuyler Blood Mobile or Schuyler Historical Society.
Obit dated July 17, 2013
Dolores Ilene Graff
Dolores Ilene Graff of Lincoln died July 5, 2013.
Dolores was born April 23, 1920, in Hartington to Edwin and Olga Larson. She graduated from Bancroft High School in 1938, and married
Orin Graff on June 1, 1942.
Orin Graff was pastor at the North Bend United Presbyterian Church from 1976 to 1986.
Dolores is survived by seven children and their spouses; 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were July 7 at Eastmont Towers.
Obit dated July 13, 2013
Ralph Limbach
Ralph G. Limbach of North Bend died June 28 at The Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
Ralph was born Dec. 29, 1944, in North Bend to Joseph and Angela (Wieneke) Limbach. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry during the Vietnam War from Nov. 29, 1965, to Sept. 9, 1967, stationed in Pleka.
Ralph married
Diane Moody on March 14, 1969 in Schuyler. He was a life long resident of the North Bend area. He owned and operated Limbach Sanitation, worked at L & L Lumber and was a custodian for the North Bend schools.
Ralph was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend, a member of the V.F.W. Post 8223 and a life member of the AmVets Post 20, both of North Bend; and a former member of the American Legion Post 340 of Morse Bluff. He was also a member of the North Bend Volunteer Fire Department.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Diane; sons Dean (Kristine) Limbach of Bennington and Daryl (fianceé Kerri Nelson) Limbach of Lincoln; daughter Brenda (Jonathan) Beckom of Wake Forest, N.C.; brothers Reynold (Marie) Limbach of Odessa, Robert (Audrey) Limbach of Fremont and Joe (Carmen) Limbach of Kearney; sister Theresa (Dick) Kruse of Leigh; sister-in-law Nancy Limbach of Spencer; and five grandchildren.
Funeral Mass was July 2 at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. Burial was at Woodland cemetery in North Bend with Military Honors conducted by V.F.W. Post 8223 and AmVets Post 20, both of North Bend, and American Legion Post 340 of Morse Bluff.
Memorials may be given to the North Bend Volunteer Fire Department, the Morse Bluff/ North Bend Area Veterans Memorial Park or to the family.
Obit dated July 3, 2013
Frances Wackel
Frances Mae (Hanzel) Wackel formerly of Kimball, passed away June 25 at Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln.
Fran was born June 24, 1926, in Yankton, S.D. to Edward and Agnes Hanzel.
Surviving Fran is her husband of 66 years, Nick Wackel; five children: Sandy (Lou) Mataya of Carmel, Ind., Connie (Jim) Volkmer of Leesburg, Va., Patti (Byron) Wheeler of Grand Island, Tim (Debbie) Wackel of Dallas, Texas and Tom (Ann) Wackel of Lincoln; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sisters Margaret Janecek and Audrey Schulze of Dodge; and brother Dick Hanzel of Indianapolis, Ind.
Fran was a 1944 graduate of Dodge High School. After graduation, she attended St. Catherine’s School of Nursing in Omaha and became a registered nurse in 1947.
Fran married
Nick Wackel in Sept. 1947 in David City. They lived in North Bend for ten years when Nick worked at the bank. In 1964 they moved to Kimball, where they resided for 43 years. Nick and Fran have lived at the Grand Lodge in Lincoln since 2007.
Fran was an active member of her church through the Altar Society and her community through working with the Board of Elections, local blood drives, and as a reading program volunteer. She continued her involvement with nursing through work with the Western Nebraska Nursing Association.
Mass of Christian Burial was June 29 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rev. Frank Curran officiating. A grave side service was held later in the day at Mt. Hope cemetery in West Point.
Memorials are suggested to Frances’ favorite charities c/o her family.
Obit dated July 3, 2013
Don L. Satorie
Donald Lee Satorie of North Bend died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont.
Don was born June 4, 1932, in North Bend to Theodore and Josephine (Tresnak) Satorie. He grew up on his parents’ farm and attended country schools in Dodge County through the eighth grade. He graduated from North Bend High School in 1949. Don married
Mary Wernsman on Aug. 18, 1951, in North Bend. She died Dec. 28, 2011.
In 1953, they settled in North Bend where he was a truck driver. Don later became a salesman for Weldon Industries in North Bend and Oklahoma City. In 1973, Don and Mary bought the Red Carpet Lounge in North Bend, which they owned and operated for many years. Don also kept his hand in driving truck and delivered pallets for L&L Industries. Don enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years and brought home many pheasants, ducks, and a few deer. He made a few trips to Canada for some great walleye and northern pike fishing. During the winter months, he and Mary enjoyed traveling to Arizona to spend time in the sun, close to their daughter Jeanne, granddaughter Kim, and their families.
He was a longtime member of St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend and a member of the North Bend Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years, serving one term as the chief.
Survivors include two sons, Bill Satorie of Topeka, Kan., and Tom Satorie of Boise, Idaho; four daughters, Jeanne (John) Haines of Scottsdale, Ariz., Mary (Randy) Kaiser of David City, Dee Ann Satorie of Fremont, Julie (Jay) Crome of San Antonio, Texas; sister Ruth Pabian of Fremont; brothers Dick (Mary Lou) Satorie of North Bend, Tom (Mary) Satorie of Lincoln; grandchildren Kim and Mark Palombo, Cary and Staci Mayo, Matt and Jessica Grudowski, Jeff and Brigid Albert, Matt and Shannon Albert, Lynn and Dan Minarick, Teri and Jason McKinzie, Amanda and Rob Lynch, Rebecca Satorie, and Alexei Dutch. He also leaves behind 12 great-grandchildren.
Don was preceded in death by his bride, Mary; parents Theodore and Josephine Satorie; sister Betty, and one grandson, Joshua Satorie.
Funeral services were Monday, June 24, 2013, at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. The Rev. Donald Cleary officiated. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, North Bend.
Memorials may be directed to the North Bend Volunteer Fire Department.
Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend, NE is in charge of arrangements, 402-721-4490.
Obit dated June 26, 2013
Jerry R. “Bud” Powers
Jerry R. “Bud” Powers died June 18 at Hospice House in Omaha. Bud was born August 31, 1929, to Jerry and Elizabeth “Bessie” (Killeen) Powers. He graduated from North Bend High School in 1946, and farmed in the Webster area before moving to Omaha in the early ‘50s.
Bud married
Helen Zieg May 7, 1949.
Bud worked as a “boiler engineer” in many meat packing plants in Omaha and later for hospitals in Omaha, retiring many times only to be called back by the need for his special licensing and his willingness to work nights. His final retirement was at the age of 80.
Bud is survived by children Marjorie Banik, Connie (Frank) Kompare, Michael (Barb) Powers, Jayne (John) Reed, Mary Bartholomew, Sandy (Phil) Thomas; 15 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; sisters, Betty (Tom) Carew of Omaha, Kathleen Semrad of North Bend, nephew Jerry Hall of Morse Bluff and numerous other nephews and nieces.
Burial was June 22 at St. Peter and Paul Church in Omaha. Interment was in Scribner Cemetery.
Memorials requested to the Hospice House or UNMC ALS Clinic, or a charity of your choice.
Obit dated June 26, 2013
Lennice Heidrich
Lennice L. Heidrich of San Diego, Calif., formerly of North Bend, entered into rest on June 3, 2013.
She entered this life on October 22, 1927, in Omaha, the proud daughter of Dr. John Carl and Louise Hubenbecker. She grew up in Morse Bluff and North Bend.
Lennice and her family made several parts of the world home, including Chicago and Riverside, Ill; Zurich, Switzerland; Memphis Tenn.; and La Jolla, Calif. Lennice resided the past 40 years in San Diego, Calif. She was especially proud of her career as a self-employed real estate investor. She was also proud to own and renovate a house on the ocean in Coronado, Calif. She owned her own business, a store called Full Circle, and enjoyed filling it with all sorts of treasures.
She will be deeply missed by her daughter Kimberly Heidrich, son John Heidrich, grandchildren Matteo, Daniella and Serena, her pet cat “Baby Girl,” and extended family and friends.
Lennice was preceded in death by her son Robert Geoffrey Heidrich in 2009.
A graveside service was held in her hometown of North Bend on Monday, July 15, 2013, at Woodland cemetery where she was laid to rest in the family plot.
Moser Memorial Chapel of Fremont is in charge of arrangements. 402-721-4490.
Obit dated July 17, 2013
