Doris Lillybelle Goltz, of North Platte, passed away at the age of 89 on December 10, 2012 in Hagerstown, Maryland. Known to most as “Mrs. Goltz”, she was the soulmate to her beloved husband Rev. Carl M. Goltz for 58 years. Pastor and Mrs. Goltz were involved in organizing the planting of 17 churches and they personally started and pastored the Torrington Berean and Scottsbluff Berean Churches. They then ministered at the North Platte Berean Church for 21 years. Besides supporting her husband, Mrs. Goltz made contributions to many lives through her deep passion for children’s, youth, and ladies’ ministries, and worldwide missions. She served as Sunday School superintendent of the Primary Departments in all her churches for over 50 years. While in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, she was President of the Women’s Auxillary and a primary fundraiser for Regional West Medical Center. She was also an ardent Nebraska Cornhusker and Denver Bronco football fan since the 1950s.
Doris was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on September 16, 1923 to Acy Hebert and Anna Barbara (Neuvander) Kent. Her family moved to Weed, California in 1928. She was the third of eight children (Herbert, George, Kathylene Betty, Anna Louise, Leonard, Albert, and Barbara) and was the last surviving sibling. Doris attended Sacramento State University where she was a member of the Phi Gamma Nu sorority. She then attended Biola University to obtain her degree in Bible and Christian Education. When Carl returned from World War II, he and Doris married on September 25, 1945 and then attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois.
Doris is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Sue Childerston and husband James, from Hagerstown, Maryland. She is also survived by her five grandchildren: Coleman Grubbs and wife Andrea, Chanda Grubbs, Sara Childerston, Jeffrey Childerston, and J. Scott Childerston, as well as many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration service will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Berean Church in North Platte. Private family burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell. The family will be receiving friends and sharing memories from 7:00-8:00 pm Friday, January 4, 2013 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Moody Bible Institute or Weed, CA Berean Building Fund. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. The family requests those attending dress in bright colors to commemorate Doris’ vibrant personality. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Month: December 2012
H. Sally Mosier
H. Sally Mosier, 91, of North Platte, passed away December 28, 2012 at home. She was born Feb. 1, 1921 to Harry and Minnie (Morrison) Dodds at Van Buren County, Iowa. She graduated from Bonaparte High School in Bonaparte, Iowa. While in high school she loved musicals and was a cheerleader. On Dec. 21, 1941, she was united in marriage to Charles Mosier at South Mills, North Carolina. They lived in York, NE and Kearney, NE for many years and most recently in North Platte. Sally enjoyed sewing and all crafts. She taught Sunday school for many years. She is survived by one son, Charles Mosier of Orange, CA, daughters, Margaret (Charles) Stone of North Platte and Laura (Jay) Williams of Emmit, Idaho, sister, Eleanor Starr of Clinton, Iowa, eleven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sons, Kenneth and Gary and a brother. Graveside services will be 1:30 pm Monday, December 31, 2012 at the Greenwood Cemetery in York. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com
Possible Legislation Could Make Texting and No Seat Belt a Primary Offense in NE
A Nebraska highway safety official says discussions are afoot for legislation next year that would make it a primary offense to text while driving.
Nebraska Highway Safety Administrator Fred Zwonechek is eyeing at least two proposals designed to improve driver safety.
One proposal would apply to texting while driving. The other would make it a primary offense for drivers and front-seat passengers to not wear seatbelts.
Current Nebraska law considers driving without a seat belt a secondary offense. That means motorists can’t be cited unless they’re already being cited for another violation.
Zwonechek says he’s in favor of introducing the measures just to bring the issue into the spotlight.
Number of New Year’s Eve Fireworks Stands Down in NE
A Nebraska state law that let local governments decide whether to allow fireworks sales for the New Year’s Eve holiday is proving to be a bit of a dud.
The number of stands declined this year to 27, down from 28 last year. The Nebraska State Fire Marshal’s office says there 45 in 2010, the year the law went into effect.
Assistant State Fire Marshal Jim Heine says he can’t point to a specific reason for the decline, but he speculates that low temperatures are a factor.
Heine says some retailers told him they would only try selling fireworks in winter for five years after the law went into effect to see what would happen to sales.
NP to Get Share of Revitalization Funds
The Federal Government is distributing revitalization funds, and North Platte will get a piece of the pie. State officials say that the funds allotted to Nebraska will be split among several cities. Other cities receiving funds are Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney and Norfolk.
According to the state Department of Economic Development, roughly $94,000 in funding will be used to evaluate housing and public works activities that are beneficial to low and moderate income families in the communities. The cities began planning in 2009 during a three-year funding period. Each city is required to make a matching contribution equal to twenty five percent of the total project.
North Platte city officials were unavailable for comment.
Annual Homicides Reach 500 in Chicago
The number of homicides in the city of Chicago has reached 500 in 2012, according to Chicago Police Superintendent, Garry McCarthy. This is a horrifying number, even in a city notorious for it’ violent crime.
In a statement made Friday, McCarthy called it a “tragic number that is reflective of the gang violence and proliferation of illegal guns that have plagued some of our neighborhoods.”
Chicago police were apprehensive to confirm the number, but finally confirmed that a 40-year-old Chicago man who had been shot in the head was officially the 500th homicide victim of the year. 2008 was the last time the city reported more than 500 homicides with 512. In 2011, 435 murders were reported.
Nuggets Take Down Mavs
Daniro Gallinari scored a career-high 39 points and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Dirk Nowitzki’s first home game since returning from knee surgery by beating the Dallas Mavericks 106-85 on Friday night.
Nowitzki had five points in 17 minutes in his third game back, and the Mavericks lost their fifth straight for the first time since January 2011.
Gallinari scored five points in the last 5.3 seconds before halftime and opened the second half with a 3-pointer to put the Nuggets up by 11. Andre Iguodala hit four 3-pointers in a 32-point third quarter and finished with 29 points.
O.J. Mayo led Dallas with 15 points
Floyd “Hank” William Hinrichsen
Floyd “Hank” William Hinrichsen, age 82 of North Platte, passed away December 28, 2012 at his home.
Hank was born March 9, 1930 in Overton, NE to Walter and Anna (Hemstrom) Hinrichsen. He grew up in Overton and then went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad. From August 1951 to April 1953 he served in the Army, including 16 months in Korea. He came home and returned to work for the Union Pacific. He married Margery Lewis, the love of his life, on May 16, 1954. He retired from the railroad in 1991. He enjoyed fishing, waterskiing and his family, especially his grandchildren.
Hank is survived by his wife Margery; daughter Kim Hinrichsen of North Platte, son Keith (Cathy) Hinrichsen of North Platte; grandhildren Gregory (Pricilla) Vega, Nicole Vega, Alexis and Alex Hinrichsen; great grandchildren Taysen and Emma Vega; siblings Wilmer Hinrichsen of Elm Creek, Dean Hinrichsen of Overton, Ray (Mary Jane) Hinrichsen of Grand Island, Jay (Deliah) Hinrichsen of Kearney, Delores (Louie) Roper of Sargent, Phyllis (Norm) Richardson of Elm Creek, and Lucile (George) Moore of Overton.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial has been established to the Nebraska Children’s Home and on line condolences may be made at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be Monday December 31, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Adams & Swanson Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Doug Delp officiating. Burial will follow at the Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be Saturday and Sunday December 29 & 30, from noon until 6:00 p.m. at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.
Daryl Welton Broberg
Daryl Welton Broberg, 72, of Loveland, CO formerly of Sutherland, NE died Thursday, December 27, 2012, at the Aspen House in Loveland.
Daryl was born May 13, 1940, at Holdrege, NE to Welton Godfrey and Faye Meta Thompson Broberg. He grew up on a farm north of Loomis, NE where he graduated from Loomis High School. Daryl then graduated from Kearney State College with a degree in Education. He was an outstanding athlete, both at Loomis and Kearney State. He played football and ran track, winning the State half-mile in class D. He ran on the sprint medley relay team at Kearney, which was nationally ranked, and the team held the record at Kearney for a long period of time.
On June 23, 1962, Daryl married Carol Jean Balcom and the couple moved to Sutherland a month later where they were both hired as teachers in the Sutherland School System. Daryl taught industrial arts and was head football and track coach for over 20 years. He coached several undefeated football teams in the 60’s and 70’s, including a State Championship in 1964 and 1969. Daryl also coached at the All-Star game in Scottsbluff. His track teams at Sutherland were always excellent, as they won several conference titles and competed well at state.
After 25 years of teaching and coaching, Daryl went to work for Life Investors Insurance Company full-time in 1986, retiring in 2009. Daryl was very successful and was one of the top agents in his company for many years. He was a member of the Million-Dollar Round Table; the most prestigious award given in the insurance industry. He was well respected by his peers and friends.
Daryl was a member of the Sutherland Presbyterian Church and served on the board. He was also a member of the Lions Club, Booster Club, Chamber of Commerce and was involved in many other activities at Sutherland.
Daryl is survived by his son, Robert Broberg, of Sutherland; a daughter, Vicki (Mitch) Varela, and grandson, RaShawn Varela, all of Greeley, CO; his brother, Richard Broberg, of Overland Park, KS; a nephew, Justin Broberg, of Omaha, NE; and other family and numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol; his parents, Welton and Faye Broberg; his brother, James Broberg; and his father and mother-in-law, Lowell and Faye Balcom.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2013, at the Sutherland High School with Vicar JA Welsh officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery south of Sutherland. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday with family receiving friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Sutherland Presbyterian Church or the Sutherland Public School Foundation. Cards may be sent to The Broberg Family Box 99 Sutherland, NE 69165. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
Two Miles of Copper Wiring Stolen from Pivot System
Authorities say nearly two miles of copper wiring have been stolen off a pivot irrigation system near Blue Springs in southeast Nebraska.
Gage County sheriff’s officers have been investigating the theft, which likely occurred between Dec. 17 and Christmas Day, just north of the Blue Springs Cemetery.
The the loss is estimated at around $10,000. No arrests have been reported.