U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Sister Mary Teresa Linnehan
July 27, 1922 - March 28, 2012
Sister Mary Teresa Linnehan died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Marian Residence at the age of 89.
She was born July 27, 1922 at Jamaica, New York to George and Teresa (Sullivan) Linnehan and was named Mary Louise.
She received her B.S. degrees from St. John’s University in New York, NY in 1968 and her M.A. degree from University of North Dakota in 1972.
On August 13, 1973 she entered Marycrest in Denver and entered the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity. She professed as Sister Mary Teresa on May 29, 1975.
Sister Mary Teresa served as a Principal of St. Anthony School in Denver from 1975 to 1977 when she then moved to Minot, ND, working as a pastoral minister until moving to Holy Rosary Mission, SD in 1986. While there she worked as a grade school teacher at Red Cloud Grade School until 1990 when she returned to Denver. She then worked as a supervisor at Marycrest Emergency Housing and counseled abused women at Magdalen Damen House as well as a counselor for senior citizens. She then retired in 1998 and worked assisting older sisters at Marian Residence in Alliance and Marycrest Assisted Living in Denver. She then returned to Alliance in 2007.
Her survivors include her nephews and a niece, George (Telmi) Linnehan of FL, James Linnehan of CA, Bill (Patty) Linnehan of NY, John (Janet) Linnehan of MD, Frank (Kathy) Linnehan of NJ and Barbara (Terry) Smith of ME, and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews including John Paul Begley of WI.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three brothers, John, George and Bill, and a niece, Celeste Linnehan.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 2 at 10:00 a.m. at Marian Chapel with Father Lou Nollette officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. A wake service will be Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Marian Chapel.
Memorials may be given to the Sisters of St. Francis.
Blake Johnson
November 1, 1936 - March 26, 2012
H. Blake Johnson, 75, died Monday, March 26, 2012 at Highland Park Care Center.
He was born on November 1, 1936 in Crawford, NE to Hanford and Voyne (Hall) Johnson. He was a longtime Alliance resident and worked for the City of Alliance for many years before his retirement.
He is survived by his daughters, Brenda Sims of Pampa,TX and Beverly (Steve) Arellano of Sidney, NE, his son, Ben (LeAnna) Johnson of Alliance, his brother Tom Johnson of Alliance, 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, one sister, and a sister-in-law.
Memorials may be sent in care of the family to Ben Johnson, 1211 Platte Avenue, Alliance, NE 69301 or Beverly Arrellano, 1240 Osage Street, Sidney, NE 69162.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Mark R. Vallejo
November 17, 1959 - March 24, 2012
Today the music died. Mark R. Vallejo, age 52, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 24, 2012. He was surrounded by family members and his Pastor, Father Lou Nollette.
Mark was born on November 17, 1959 in Alliance, Nebraska. He attended Alliance High School and graduated in 1978. Mark worked at many jobs during his life, including laying cement, painting and detailing cars, sales and advertising for KPNY, the Waterbed Store, the YMCA, and various other jobs, but his passion was music. Mark played with several bands, including one called "The Max". One of the highlights in his music career was to open for such bands as 38 Special, Kansas and Georgia Satellites. Everyone will agree that Mark was an icon in the music world and brought rock 'n roll to not only Alliance, but to the State of Nebraska and surrounding areas. Most recently his fellow musicians put on a benefit for Mark, and we are so grateful to God that he was able to attend and experience the love and respect everyone showed to him. He even got to sing a few songs, thanked the crowd, and proclaimed "I Got My Wish"! His first song, "Some Kind of Wonderful", brought the house down!
He is survived by his wife Janie, his children, Jacob, Daniel, Kallista and his granddaughter, Macie, of the home. He is also survived by his mother, Helen A. Vallejo and special friend, Manuel Renteria of Alliance; sisters Linda (Jim Mulhern), Julie (Kevin Wilson), both of Alliance and brother Luis (Ronda) Vallejo of Kansas City, Mo. several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, in Nebraska, Colorado, California, Texas and Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his father, Guadalupe Vallejo, his grandparents, Guadalupe and Francisca Vallejo of Scottsbluff, Ne. and Manuel and Ruth Perez of Alliance, Ne. and numerous other relatives.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 29 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Lou Nollette officiating. A wake service will be Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2:00 p.m.to 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.
A fund has been established at Western Heritage Credit Union in Alliance, Ne.
The family would like to thank all of Mark's family and friends who have supported them through this difficult time. Special thanks go out to Prairie Haven Hospice and Father Lou Nollette.
Though he will most likely be remembered for his music, more importantly, he will be remembered for his kindness and generosity to those who needed it the most. We love you, Mark, and will never forget your spirit. Your angels in Heaven will embrace you in their arms and protect you until those of us on earth reunite with you.
ADA E. ASHBY
November 16, 1920 - March 24, 2012
Ada E. Ashby, 91, died on Sat. March 24, 2012 at Highland Park Care Center from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
Ada was born on Nov. 16, 1920 to Fred and Alma Lemburg on their farm in the Boelus/Dannebrog area of Nebraska, the 6th of 10 children.
Ada was preceded in death by her parents, husband Denny, sisters Bessie Dobry and Mabel Jorgenson, and brothers Albert, Henry and Charley Lemburg.
Ada married
Dennis McCombs Ashby [Denny] on May 17, 1940. She left her teaching position in a country school to move to Alliance where Denny started work with Burlington Railroad. Their family grew with the birth of their sons Ron and Jan.
Her hobbies were gardening, canning, bowling, many card clubs, ceramics, crocheting afghans, camping, fishing and baking her famous angel-food and German chocolate cakes, which she generously shared with family and friends.
Ada was always very involved in serving her community. Through the years she was a volunteer with ESL through the library, a docent at the Carnegie Arts Center, and an active participant in the railroad retirement group. She was a very active member of the United Methodist Church serving friends and neighbors on many committees, ladies groups, teaching Sunday school and Bible class as well as hosting many church dinners and other social events.
When Denny retired, they lived in Hill City, South Dakota for many summers where he worked on the 1880 Train, and Ada greeted visitors and worked in the gift shop. They mentored and cared for many young people who worked summer jobs on the 1880 Train.
Ada lived an honorable life devoted to her husband, family and friends. She will be remembered for her quiet, modest, unassuming ways. One of her joys was being a great bargain hunter and finding unique treasures for those she loved. She also was such a blessing to the staff and residents of Crossroads and Highland Park with her soft pat of comfort on the hand or shoulder as well as her affectionate hugs and other gestures of loving care.
She was a special part of so many lives, and lives on today as a wonderful part of so many memories.
Surviving her and mourning her loss are her brothers Roger, Roland and Russell Lemburg, her sister Doris Obermiller, her oldest son Ron Ashby and his wife, Mary, from Carrollton, Texas plus their children, John Ashby and Lisa Norris, and her younger son, Jan Ashby and his wife, Nancy of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin and their daughters, Deanna Ashby and Jill Morken, and 8 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 31 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Charles Kathurima M. officiating. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 1-7 p.m. with the family being present from 6-7 at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Highland Park Care Center, Memory Care Unit, P.O. Box 950, Alliance, NE 69301 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Edwin F. Hatzenbuhler, Jr.
May 28, 1929 - March 19, 2012
Ed Hatzenbuhler, 82, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 at Box Butte General Hospital.
He was born May 28, 1929 at Sioux City, Iowa to Edwin F. and Katie G. (Klucking) Hatzenbuhler.
He graduated from Mitchell High School in Mitchell, South Dakota and attended Dakota Wesleyan University where he was a member of the football team.
Ed married
Valerie Sturges in Sioux City, Iowa on May 21, 1949. Four children were born to this union. He worked for the Milwaukee Railroad and Burlington Northern Railroad for 43 years, 30 of which were spent in supervisory positions.
Ed was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church where he was active on many committees over the years, was a member of the United Methodist Men, sang in the church choir as well as the Community Choir. He was also a member of the Eagles Club, BNSF Retirees Group, an avid golfer, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and loved supporting Husker sports.
He is survived by his wife, Valerie Hatzenbuhler of Alliance; his son, David (Lisa) Hatzenbuhler of Alliance; daughters, Vicki (Louie) Mentele and Laurie (Jim) Jelinek both of Alliance, and Pam (Tom) Evans of Salina, Kansas. He is also survived by his brother, Gerald (Bonnie) Hatzenbuhler of Mitchell, South Dakota; nine grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Richard Hatzenbuhler.
Memorial services will be held Monday, March 26, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Charles Kathurima officiating. Inurnment will be in the church columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.
