Lowell E. “Butch” Pyzer, Jr. age 54, of North Platte passed away September 4, 2012 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. He was born November 27, 1957 in North Platte to Lowell E. “Pete” and Lela June Meyer Pyzer Sr. Butch graduated from McPherson County High School in 1976. He worked at various jobs before finding his passion, first becoming a volunteer firefighter in 1981 for the North Platte Fire Department, then a career Firefighter beginning in 1986. On May 24, 1991 he married Judy Lee Abel in Deadwood, SD. He retired after 25 years on the North Platte Fire Department in February 2011.
Butch was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pheasants Forever, Local 831 Firefighters Union, and a member of the Lincoln County Bass Masters.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and NASCAR. He coached softball and baseball. Butch was an avid Husker Fan. He was really looking forward to the first Husker game of this year. He loved being with family, especially the 4th of July cook out.
Survivors include his wife, Judy of North Platte; daughter, Brandi Pyzer of North Platte; son, Jacob Pyzer of North Platte; parents; Pete and Lela Pyzer of Tryon, NE; brothers, Lynn (Tina) Pyzer and Layne (Marie) Pyzer all of North Platte; sisters-in-law, Phyllis (Steve) Johnson and Nancy (Eddy) Morrell all of North Platte; brother-in-law, Mike (Pam)Abel of North Platte; nieces and nephews, McKenzie and Tel Pyzer, Amber Webster, Jesse Johnson, Kayle Johnson, Brandon Johnson, Justin Morrell, Joe (Amanda) Morrell, Renee Morrell all of North Platte and Jeramie Abel of Manhattan, Ks; numerous great nieces and nephews; and his firefighter family.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Lauri Ann Pyzer; and his mother and father-in-law, George and Alberta Abel.
A memorial has been established and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Memorial Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2012 at the First Lutheran Church with the Reverend Frank Fitch officiating. Inurnment will follow at Plainview Cemetery. Visitation will be noon until 9:00 p.m. today and from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.
Category: Obituaries
Thomas Robert Janes
Thomas Robert Janes, age 58, of North Platte, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012 at his home. He was born January 24, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA to Robert and Barbara Proveux Janes. On August 27, 1978 he married Annette Jones in Pemberton, New Jersey. The family moved to North Platte in April 1982. Thomas had two passions in life, music and his grandchildren.
Survivors include sons, Jason (Briana Houser) Janes and Joshua Jones; mother, Barbara Budden of FL; three sisters; 7 grandchildren, Izabella, Allyson, Connor, Kaden, Laila, Madison and Mia.
He was preceded in death by his father; a twin brother; and his grandparents.
A memorial has been established in his name for his grandchildren and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Victory Church of God in North Platte with the Reverend Dean Bailey officiating.
Those wishing to sign the register book may do so from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
Linda Kay Clough
Linda Kay Clough, 66, of North Platte, NE died Thursday, August 30, 2012, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
Linda was born October 12, 1945, at Cambridge, NE to T.E. and Bertha Lucille Decker Stevens. She grew up in McCook, NE and graduated from McCook High School in 1964 then attended Christian College in Columbia, MO from which she graduated in 1966.
On August 14, 1966, Linda married George Edward Clough at McCook. They made their home in Lincoln, NE where she worked for Hovland-Swanson as a model and professional seamstress and George attended U.N.L. They moved to Lexington in 1967 then returned to Lincoln the following year and she resumed her work with Hovland-Swanson and George attended law school. In 1971 Linda and George moved to North Platte where they raised their sons and were very active in the First Presbyterian Church.
Linda was diagnosed with MS in 1974 and continued to be an active person who enjoyed traveling, gardening and tending to her flower beds. She also was active in Cub Scouts and was involved with MS Support Groups during the 1980’s and 90’s. Linda was one of the original contact support persons for the Rape and Domestic Abuse Program in North Platte. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where she was a Deacon and on the Christian Education Committee. She was also a longtime member of P.E.O. Chapter GO.
In 2003 Linda went into Centennial Park Retirement Village. She was lovingly referred to as “Sunshine” at the nursing home.
Linda is survived by George and their two sons, Ryan Clough, of Lincoln, NE and Spencer Clough, of North Platte; two brothers, Jack (Norma) Stevens, of McCook and Ernie (Lucille) Stevens, of Loveland, CO; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and other family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, T.E. and Bertha Stevens; and two brothers, Gene and R. Vaughn Stevens.
Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore with Pastor Polly K. Deppen of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore. Memorials are suggested to the P.E.O. Scholarship Fund. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
Phyllis J. Hansen
Phyllis J. Hansen, age 92, of North Platte, Nebraska died Thursday, August 30,
2012, at Linden Court in North Platte. She was born April 7, 1920 to Roger &
Romie (Sanders) Smith at Wellfleet, Nebraska.
She grew up in Wellfleet, Nebraska. The family moved to a farm south of North Platte in 1936. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1937 and after completing normal school training she began teaching in rural Lincoln County Schools at the age of 17. After five years of teaching she worked at AAA (Agricultural Office) in North Platte. She married Elwyn Hansen at the First Baptist Church in North Platte, on October 10, 1945. She took time out to raise her daughters and care for Grandpa Hansen who made his home with them. From 1960 to 1963 she worked as a bookkeeper for Hansen-Smith Implement business. She began working as bookkeeper for Carpet City in North Platte in 1967, retiring in 1981. She continued to live in her home until November of 2011 when she moved to Linden Court, also in North Platte.
She was a 65 year active member of First Baptist Church in North Platte,
Nebraska where she was involved in a number of organizations, including
American Baptist Women and Judson’s couples group. She was Sunday school
Superintendent for a number of years, church Treasurer, Sunday school teacher
and Youth Sponsor, church circle member and a member of Pastoral Search
Committees. She was also a Camp Fire Girls leader for six years.
Survivors include 2 daughters: Rogene & husband James Wenburg of Beaver City, Nebraska, and Renae & husband James Sexson of North Platte, Nebraska; a brother: Marvin (Bonnie) Smith of Napa, CA; sister-in-laws: Phyllis Hansen of Carpinteria, CA; and Helen Ruth Hansen of Colorado, CO; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; husband Elwyn in 2004, Brother R. Wayne Smith in 2006, and Sister-in-law: Ardith Smith in 2008, Brothers-in-laws George Hansen & Hans Eugene Hansen. A memorial has been established to the First Baptist Church or to the donor’s choice and online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com.
Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday September 4, 2012 at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Wiles officiating. Burial will be at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday and Monday from 12:00 p.m. until 6 p.m. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William Delane ‘Dee’ Greeley
William Delane ‘Dee’ Greeley
William Delane ‘Dee’ Greeley, 59, of North Platte, NE died Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
Dee was born June 11, 1953, in Sutherland, NE to Delbert Theodore and Dorothy Arlene Pebley Greeley. He grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 1971. He worked for Majors Service before joining the U.S. Navy in March 1973. Dee was discharged in December 1978 and returned to North Platte where he went to work for Paulsen’s and then Pepsi. He later started hauling gas for many different distributors.
On October 8, 1979, Dee married Katheryn Louise Stroud in North Platte. They lived in Sidney, NE from 1981 to 1986 then returned to North Platte where Dee continued to haul gasoline. He later drove over the road for Cornhusker Motor Line and bought his own truck which he drove for Cornhusker and Crete Trucking. He later went to work for Kwik Stop then Menard’s. Dee was a very hard worker. He also helped care for his mother and enjoyed being busy at home.
Dee is survived by his wife, Katheryn, of North Platte; two daughters, Heather (Greg) Smolik, of Minden, NE and Dezarae Greeley, of North Platte; a son, Joshua Greeley, of North Platte; four grandchildren, Liberty Greeley, David Smolik, Bradley Smolik and Skyler Probst; his parents; Delbert and Dorothy Greeley, father and mother-in-law, Harold and Cynthia Stroud, a brother, Dale (Linda) Greeley, all of North Platte; two brothers-in-law, Mike Scott, of Portland, OR and Roger Stroud, of North Platte; several nieces, nephews and other family.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Scott; his mother-in-law, Carol Stroud; and brother-in-law, Steve Stroud.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at the North Platte Baptist Church with Pastor Bill Reeves officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com and memorials are suggested to the Callahan Cancer Center. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
Doris Ethel Ann Bauman
Doris Ethel Ann Bauman, 86, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died at Gothenburg Memorial Hospital on August 29, 2012, in Gothenburg, NE.
Doris was born on November 5, 1925. She grew up on a farm near Walton, NE, and graduated from Walton High School. She lived there until 1947 when she moved to Lincoln to attend Lincoln School of Commerce. On June 21, 1947, she married Donald Richard Bauman at Trinity Lutheran Church near Walton, NE. In 1948, she moved to Gothenburg, where she made her home for the rest of her life. Doris and Don were married for 65 years and to that union four children were born – Susan Rae, Mitchel Don, Georgia Ann, and Joel Dean. Doris was a beloved wife and mother. She worked at National Bank of Commerce in Lincoln and the Sewing Basket in Gothenburg. She belonged to numerous bridge clubs and a weaver’s guild. She loved sewing, quilting, knitting, crafts, and she was a talented weaver. She collected antique Fiesta Ware dishes and pretty napkins. She loved to play poker, bridge, and 21.
Surviving are her husband, Donald R. Bauman of Gothenburg, NE, two daughters – Susan (Dan) Malloy, Georgia (Steve) Reeves; two sons – Mitchel (Cindy) Bauman, Joel (Kim) Bauman; brother – Merle Retzlaff; sister – Donna Jahde; grandchildren – Jeremy Baeckel, Micah, Patrick and Tiani Reeves, Zachary (Azra), Abbie (Chris Signore), Jessica and Harlee Bauman, Colton, Carly, and Cameron Bauman; great grandchildren – Brandon and Courtney Baeckel and Zara Bauman, along with many nephews, nieces and extended family and friends.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Ethel Retzlaff, and her brother, Dale Retzlaff.
Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel in Gothenburg, Nebraska, on Friday, August 31, 2012, 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with her family present from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at Evangelical Free Church, Saturday, September 1, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Jeff Cottingham officiating.
Inurnment will be at a later date in the Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, Nebraska.
Memorials may be given to the Trinity Lutheran Church, Building Fund, PO Box 68, Gothenburg, NE 69138. To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.
Mark Reyna
Mark Reyna, age 54, a former longtime Ogallala resident, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2012 at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska. A Rosary and Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 1st at St. Luke’s Catholic Church with Fr. Bryan Ernest as celebrant. Inurnment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Keith County
Veteran’s Organizations.
Mark was born December 1, 1957, one of twelve children born to Gilbert and Rosie Reyna. He grew up in Brule and Ogallala and attended schools in both towns. In 1974 he enlisted in the United States Army. He married Therese Wheeler on March 11, 1975. The couple had five children together. Mark worked in sales and construction most of his life. He enjoyed many hobbies including fishing, hunting, golfing, playing guitar, singing, wood working, trap shooting and spending time with friends and family. He was a man with a very big heart and cared for everyone he met and would have given the world to someone if he could. He was also high spirited and full of laughter and love. Most people will remember Mark as a jokester and being ornery. He was an avid Nebraska Huskers Fan and also was interested in politics. He is very loved and will be missed tremendously.
Survivors include two sons, Anthony Reyna of Ogallala and Timothy and wife Jenelle Reyna of Bennett, CO; one daughter, Tiffany Reyna and fiancé Zeke Peterson of Brule, NE. Three grandchildren, Annabella, Gabriella and Marcello Reyna of Bennett, CO and a fourth grandchildren due to arrive in October; brothers and sisters, Marcella and husband Bob Dayton of Auburn, CA, Rosie Rivas and partner Gary of Denver, CO, Josephine and husband Jim Claubaugh of Sun City, AZ, Julia and husband Al Gill of San Jose, CA, Cecilia Romero of Cheyenne, WY, Lupe Iturrios of Ogallala, NE, Cindy Reyna and partner Dina of Pueblo, CO, Robert and wife Patty Reyna of Brule, NE, Steve Reyna of Lincoln, NE and Joseph Reyna of Casper, WY; several aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews and Godmother, Cidelia Diaz of Ogallala, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Richard Reyna; a son Gilbert and a daughter, Erin; and a granddaughter, Alejandra in infancy.
Online condolences may be sent at gubserfuneralhome.com. A memorial in Mark’s memory has been established to the family. Gubser Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Jerry Lienemann
Jerry Lienemann , 71, of North Platte passed away August 28, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 20, 1940 to Suntke & Helen (Wilcox) Lienemann at Bassett, Nebraska. Jerry graduated from North Platte High School in 1958 and attended Kearney State College for two years. He served in the U.S. Reserves at Ft. Gordon, Georgia and Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. He married Jane Hipwell at North Platte and they had three sons. He worked at Goodyear, Metropolitan Life, and Joe Dye Ford where he retired in 1998 as General Manager. Jerry married Linda Kirts on January 16, 1980. He enjoyed fishing, collecting, was a voracious reader, and especially cherished his family. Jerry is survived by his three sons, Mike (Marni) Lienemann of Scottsbluff, Eric (Carrie) Lienemann, and Scott (Cherish) Lienemann, all of North Platte, one brother Dennis (Judy) Lienemann of Murrells Inlet, SC., his grandchildren, Jason, MaKenzie, Taylin, and Brodie. Step children, Doug (Lori) Kirts and Elizabeth Stocksdale, step-grandchildren, Jeremiah, Karci, Aaron, Emily, his nephews, Garth and Chris and his furry companions, Jake & Max. Jerry was preceded by his parents, wife, Linda and grandson, Shane Lienemann. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Cremation was chosen. There will be a Life Celebration where the family will receive friends on Saturday, September 1, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Memorials suggested to the Class of 1958 Scholarship Fund, c/o Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation at 120 North Dewey, North Platte. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so at Carpenter Memorial Chapel on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday from 8:30 to 5 p.m.
Robert R. Boltz
Robert R. Boltz, 83, of North Platte, passed away August 27, 2012 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. He was born June 5, 1929 to Joseph and Elizabeth Kehr Boltz at Brunswick, NE. On Oct. 24, 1949, he was united in marriage to Lillian I. Jones (better known as Ilene) at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte. Robert farmed south of North Platte and was a ranch hand in Brule, Big Springs, Grant, Dix and Harrisburg. He later worked at Wal-Mart for over 18 years. He enjoyed reading and watching western movies. Robert is survived by two daughters, Linda Jimenez of Lincoln and Ruth (Kevin) Cusic of North Platte; four sons, Ronald Boltz, Bernie Boltz both of North Platte, John (Patty) Boltz of Hastings and James (Suzanne) Boltz of Lincoln; 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, Thomas, a daughter, Rebecca; and his siblings: Leo Boltz, Cyril Boltz, Florence Boltz, Geneva Meyer, and Raymond Boltz. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. A memorial has been established in his memory. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 31, 2012 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Father Mark Seiker officiating. Burial will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wed and 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.
Foster E. Broge
Foster E. Broge, 91, of North Platte, formerly of Sutherland, passed away August 28, 2012 at Linden Court.
He was born November 2, 1920, to Frank G. and Abigail Campbell Broge at Twin grove, Wisconsin. He was raised on a farm.
He married Gertrude E. Rose on December 20, 1941, in Dubuque, Iowa. He served in the United States Army from September 1942 until his honorable discharge in November 1945. His Army service took him to Camp Roberts, CA, Camp Hood, OR, and Hawaii. He served with the 270th Ordiance Medium Maintence Co.
He was involved in the trucking business all of his adult life. He worked for Texaco and other companies. In 1952, Foster and Gertrude moved the family to Nebraska. He started his own business known as Broge Egg Company. He was the sole carrier of eggs produced by Lemmerman Hatchery in Palmer, NE, to Safeway in Denver, CO. He later purchased a produce company which provided produce for all of the Sixth Street Stores and other smaller stores. He sold that business and hauled a variety of goods as an independent carrier until he retired in 1984.
Foster was a member of the Sutherland United Methodist church, Platte Valley Masonic Lodge No. 32, and American Legion Post 119 at St. Paul, NE. He was a charter member of the current Oregon Trail Golf Course at Sutherland. He also served on the Sutherland Village Board.
He was an avid fan of baseball and softball. He played softball in the Army. He strongly supported Sutherland youth baseball programs from t-ball through American Legion competition. He and Gertrude attended many state and regional American Legion tournaments.
Foster loved golf. He started playing in his late 30’s. When he retired, he played almost daily until Rheumatoid Arthritis forced him to quit. He played in his last tournament at age 78.
He enjoyed his daily coffee groups, working in the yard, maintaining his equipment, or puttering on some project in his workshop. He was happiest when he was busy and often could be found helping a friend or neighbor or mentoring a younger trucker. He was a good husband, father, and grandfather. Above all, he was a loyal friend and always a gentleman.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda Broge and Janice (Paul) Goosey all of North Platte; one son, Craig (Lori) Broge of Sutherland; two grandsons, Marcus and Matthew Goosey of North Platte; and numerous other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude; his parents; his step-mother, Ida Broge; five brothers, Ray, Bob, Erv, Ed and Clinton; one sister, Florence Reid; and numerous other family members.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Alzheimer’s Association in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Cremation was chosen. Per Foster’s wishes there will be no memorial service. A private family inurnment will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. today, Thursday and Friday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.
To celebrate my memory please go and do something which you enjoy, and I will be there with you.