U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Vivian Elaine Wagner Nichols
Vivian Elaine Wagner Nichols passed away on June 8 in Kernersville, N.C. She is survived by her daughters Mary Frances (Ralph) Thurston of Midlothian, Va., Kathy (Michael) Secrist of Kernersville, N.C., and Becky Kalinski of Omaha; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Derise, known as DL.
Vivian was born Nov. 21, 1920, to Lee and Mae Wagner of North Bend. She graduated from North Bend High School in 1939. Vivian graduated from Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, as a registered nurse. She worked as a registered nurse at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem, Va, for more than 35 years.
Obit dated June 25, 2014
Randy Grieser
Randy M. Grieser of Scribner died June 7 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha.
Randy was born Sept. 17, 1953, in Clovis, New Mexico, to Marlyn and Ardene (Spath) Grieser. When Marlyn’s military service was over the family moved back to Scribner.
Randy grew up in Scribner and graduated from Scribner High School in 1972. After high school he farmed, worked at IBP, Boyle Electric and Poppe Construction. Randy then purchased The Bar in Winslow and owned and operated it for 13 years. For the last several years Randy worked as a handy man around Scribner.
Randy was part of the Barnyard Marauders band.
Survivors include children Ryan Grieser of Valley, Zack (Jo Fuhlrodt) Grieser of Hooper, Crystal ‘Cringel’ Grieser of Scribner, Butch Grieser of Macy; step-children Tim Kaup of Malcolm, Tammy Bose of North Bend, Ed Kaup of Uehling, Scott Kaup of Fremont and grandchildren Seth Bose, Trent Bose, Nicole Bose, Devin Kaup, Charissa Hoff, Derrick Kaup, Layten Cochran, Adam Limbach and Prezley Limbach.
Obit dated June 11, 2014
Agnes Buresh
Agnes A. Buresh of North Bend died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Fremont Area Medical Center. Agnes was born July 30, 1935, in Howells to Louis and Anna (Uhlik) Dostal. She attended rural grade school and graduated from Howells High School in 1953. She was employed as a housekeeper for several families before her marriage to Rudolph L.(Rudy)Buresh on July 24, 1957, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Tabor, in rural Howells. The couple made their home on a farm south of Dodge until moving to a farm northeast of North Bend in 1958.
In 1991, when Rudy developed health issues, they moved to Omaha. Following Rudy’s death on March 20, 1999, Agnes moved to North Bend, where she was employed at Birchwood Manor until December of 2012.
She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend and St. Anne’s Altar Society.
Agnes is survived by five children, Ann (Donn) Penke of Kennard, Clara Osten of Carroll, Don (Joni) Buresh of Lincoln, Jim (Tammy) Buresh of North Bend and Barb (Greg)Bonifas of Aurora; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother Dennis Dostal of Howells; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 6, at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. The Rev. Donald Cleary will officiate. Rosary/Vigil Service, 7 p.m., Thursday with visitation from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. all at St. Charles Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Leo’s cemetery in Snyder.
Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation.
Obit dated June 4, 2014
Raymond Chromy
Raymond Chromy of Linwood died May 25 at the Golden Living Center in Schuyler. Mass of Christian burial was May 28 at Divine Mercy Parish, Augustine’s Church, in Schuyler with the Rev. Carl Zoucha officiating.
Committal was at St. Mary’s cemetery in Linwood.
Raymond Chromy was born Jan. 4, 1931, in Linwood to James and Agnes (Ustohal) Chromy. He attended country schools and Linwood High School.
On Aug. 4, 1953, Ray and Edith Svoboda were married
at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Linwood. They lived and farmed southeast of Linwood. Ray also worked as a Security Guard at Cargill in Schuyler.
Ray was a member of Divine Mercy Parish-St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Schuyler, Linwood Volunteer Fire Department, had served on the Linwood School Board, Coop Board and the Bohemia Township Board.
Ray is survived by his wife Edith and son Joe, both of Linwood, daughter Irene Chromy of Omaha; brother Dr. James (Carolyn) Chromy of Raleigh, N. C.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Kracl Funeral Chapel, Schuyler, in charge of these arrangements.
Obit dated May 28, 2014
Leota Cahall
Leota Elaine Cahall, age 91 of Satellite Beach, Florida, went home to be with our Lord on May 24, 2014. Leota was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on October 29, 1922. She was the second daughter of Nebraska dentist Dr. Frank T. Fridrich and Loretta E. (Shabata) Fridrich. She grew up in North Bend, Nebraska, and graduated from North Bend High School in 1940. She attended nursing school in Nebraska to become an RN. Shortly after graduation, she answered her country’s call for medical personnel in the WWII war effort. When she arrived in Manila, Philippines, the Japanese army was still entrenched in this war zone. While rendering care to wounded and dying soldiers, LT. Fridrich met her future husband First LT. Donald Ray Cahall. LT. Cahall was a P38 pilot in the Army Air Corp. One of her favorite memories was the time he removed the parachute from his P38 in order to make room for the two of them to soar through the clouds together. After returning to the states, the two were married
and Leota became the mother of five boys. Her husband continued his military career as she raised her brood. She dedicated her life to her family and was the pillar of support in time of need. While caring for the family, she found time to contribute to her roots by becoming the President of the Patrick Air Force Base Officer’s Wives Club and later the Patrick Air Force Base Retired Officer’s Wives Club. She loved to sing, dance, garden, grow orchids, and play bridge. She sang soprano in her church choir for many years. She was a member of the Eau Gallie Yacht Club in Indian Harbor Beach, Florida for 39 years. She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic in Indialantic, Florida. She is survived by three of her sons and five loving grandchildren. Survivors include: sons Donald R. Cahall, Jr. of Cocoa Beach, Florida; James W. Cahall of Satellite Beach, Florida; and Robert G. Cahall of Satellite Beach, Florida. Five grandchildren: Donald, Elizabeth, John, Robert, and Christopher. She is preceded in death by her husband and sons John F. Cahall and Thomas M. Cahall. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Wilber Czech Cemetery. Kuncl Funeral Home, Wilber, is in charge of arrangements. On June 5 a Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in North Bend, Nebraska, reception to follow.
Obit dated June 4, 2014
Emily Scherer
Emily Scherer of Stanton, died April 21, 2014, at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Emily was born Feb. 18, 1922, in Stanton County, the daughter of William and Mary (Hamsa) Molacek. She attended Stanton County Rural School District 40 through eighth grade and graduated from Clarkson High School in 1940. She worked in retail stores in Clarkson following graduation.
On Jan. 23, 1945, in Clarkson, Emily married
David Scherer. They farmed in Stanton County until 1979, when they moved to Stanton.
Emily was a long-time member of New England Congregational Church in Stanton and was active in their women’s fellowship groups. She was also a long time member of the Clay Hill Community Club of Stanton.
Survivors include daughters Gloria (Michael) Simms of Lincoln, Nancy (Rodney) Johnson of North Bend; son Jim (Pam) Scherer of Clarkson; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral was at New England Congregational United Church of Christ on April 25 with the Rev. Linda Kohler officiating. Interment was at Stanton Cemetery.
Obit dated April 30, 2014
Ann Holub
Funeral services for Ann Holub of rural Scribner were April 15 at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Dodge. Internment was in the church cemetery.
Ann passed away April 9 at the A.J. Merrick Manor.
Ann Marie Holub was born on July 26, 1925, in a farmhouse near Brainard to James and Mary (Voboril) Polacek. She attended school in Brainard and Weston. She helped on the family farm until moving to Omaha in 1951 to work. Ann later moved to Fremont and worked at the Pendelton Woolen Mill.
On Feb. 1, 1958, she was united in marriage to Ermin F. Holub at Weston. The couple lived on a farm south of Snyder.
Ann was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, its Altar Society and Christian Mothers.
Survivors include her husband Ermin F. Holub; son Donald (Susan) Holub of rural Scribner, grandchildren Stephanie (Kenny) Wurdinger, Daniel Holub, Jessica Holub; sister Lillian Belik of Omaha; brothers Milo (Rosalie) Polacek of Fremont, Leonard (Louise) Polacek of Wahoo; and sister-in-law-Geraldine Polacek of Weston.
Obit dated April 16, 2014
Eugene L. “Geno” Hraban
Eugene L. “Geno” Hraban of North Bend died April 9 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. Geno was born Nov. 5, 1947, in Lincoln to James and Irene (Vokoun) Hraban.
He was a 1967 graduate of Weston High School in Weston. Hraban moved to North Bend in August of 1969 and was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad. The last few years, he worked for the City of North Bend.
Hraban was a member of the North Bend Senior Center and former member of First United Methodist Church in North Bend.
He is survived by daughters Lynette Grovijohn of Fremont, Laurie (Tom) Riggs of North Bend; brother Larry Hraban of Weeping Water; sister JoAnn (LeRoy) Rosenthal of Lincoln; five grandchildren; and special friends Kathy and Francis Fischer Jr. of North Bend.
Funeral services were April 14 at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. The Rev. Greg Hall officiated. Burial was at Woodland cemetery in North Bend. Memorials may be directed to the family for a memorial designation at a later date. Online condolences at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Obit dated April 16, 2014
Lorraine Emanuel
Lorraine K. Emanuel of North Bend passed away April 6 at her home in North Bend. She was born Nov. 6, 1931, in the family home near West Point to Philip and Kathyren (Schmidt) Rolf.
Lorraine grew up in rural West Point and moved into West Point in 1949. She graduated from Guardian Angels Catholic High School in West Point. Following high school she worked as a bookkeeper for Thietje Oil Company and HW & RL Baumans until her marriage.
Lorraine married
Jerome Emanuel April 4, 1959, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point. After marriage the couple moved to a farm northwest of North Bend and in 2006 they moved into North Bend. Jerome preceded her in death on Sept. 9, 2010.
Lorraine was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church and St. Anne’s Altar Society both.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Diane Anderson, infant daughter Mary, and infant son Joseph.
Survivors include her sons Keith Emanuel of North Bend and Jeff (Stacy) Emanuel of Lincoln; daughters Deb Hoppe of North Bend and Donna (Michael) Buell of Bellevue; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 10, at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. Memorial visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with a vigil service at 7 p.m., all at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Burial will be at St. Patrick’s cemetery at Clyde.
Memorials may be given to the National Ataxia Foundation, 2600 Fernbrook Lane Suite 119, Minneapolis, MN, 55447-4752 or for Masses.
Obit dated April 9, 2014
Polly Pojar
Rose F. “Polly” Pojar of North Bend died April 2, at her home. Polly was born Jan. 20, 1920, in North Bend to Elmer H. and Mary E. (Killeen) Hoffman. She was a resident of the North Bend area her entire life.
Polly graduated from North Bend High School in 1936 and then worked in several cafes in North Bend and later owned a café. She also worked at the North Bend Locker Plant and McGinn’s Grocery Store in North Bend. During World War II, Polly drove an ambulance at the Scribner Air Base at Scribner.
Polly married
Albin S. Pojar on April 18, 1949, in North Bend. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1980.
She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Altar Society.
Polly is survived by her daughter Roberta (James Jr.) Sousek of Prague; grandchildren Jeff (Sandy) Sousek, Don Sousek; great-grandchildren, Samantha Sousek and Jacob Sousek; special nieces Dolores Rothanzl, Marlene Hoffman, Irene Herren and Carol Brettman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Albin; sisters, Elaine Corcoran, Dorothea Hunzeker and Roberta Hoffman.
Funeral Mass was April 5 at St. Charles Catholic Church, North Bend. The Rev. Father Donald Cleary officiated. Visitation on Friday ran from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m., all at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Burial will be at Woodland cemetery at North Bend.
Memorials may be directed to the family for a future designation.
Obit dated April 9, 2014
