Obituaries

Betty A. Petersen

Betty A. Petersen

May 12, 2021

Betty Ann (Heineman) Albus-Petersen, 89, of Bancroft, NE died on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Franciscan Healthcare in West Point, NE. A memorial service for Betty will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bancroft, NE; Pastor Nathan Henschen will be officiating. The visitation for Betty will be held on Wednesday...

Jean Minola

Jean Minola

May 8, 2021

Jean Minola, 91, of Wakefield, NE died on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Wakefield Health Care Center in Wakefield, NE.  Due to covid restrictions, private family services will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the Wakefield Health Care Center in Wakefield, NE.  The memorial service can be viewed at the following link:  https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=1108788982977196&ref=search   Bressler – Munderloh –...

Alfred J Ruge

Alfred J Ruge

April 30, 2021

Alfred J. Ruge, 78, of Decatur, NE, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021, at Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Walthill, NE.  Visitation will be Tuesday, May 4, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the church...

Larry L. Lueders

Larry L. Lueders

April 18, 2021

Larry L. Lueders, 61, of Emerson, NE died on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender.  The funeral service will be Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, with Pastor Charlotte Eversoll officiating.  The visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the church.  Burial will be...

Leslie A Suhr

Leslie A Suhr

April 18, 2021

Leslie Ann Suhr, 75, of Pender, NE, died on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at her home near Pender surrounded by her family.  The funeral service will be Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender.  The visitation will be Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender from 5:00 p.m....

Faye M Christiansen

Faye M Christiansen

April 18, 2021

Faye M. (Heyne) Christiansen, 85, of Pender, NE, died on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE.  Funeral services will be Friday, April 23, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender.  The visitation will be Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home...

Margaret Ann Shadbolt

Margaret Ann Shadbolt

April 12, 2021

Margaret Shadbolt, 88, of Pender, NE died on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Pender, NE. A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021...

Maxwell E. Groves

Maxwell E. Groves

April 7, 2021

Maxwell E. Groves, 94, of Emerson, NE died on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Heritage of Emerson Nursing Home in Emerson, NE.  The funeral service for Max will be Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at St. Luke Lutheran Church at 10:00 a.m.  A visitation will be Monday, April 12, 2021 at St. Luke Lutheran Church from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m....

Jon Michael Fassler

Jon Michael Fassler

April 7, 2021

Jon Michael Fassler, 28, of Emerson, NE died on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Emerson, NE.  A memorial visitation will be Sunday, April 11, 2021 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church.  A memorial service will be Monday, April 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE; Pastor Charlotte Eversoll will be...

Sara "Susie" Sue Lorensen

Sara "Susie" Sue Lorensen

April 6, 2021

The family of Sara Sue (Susie) Lorensen, age 94, is sad to announce the passing of their beloved mother on April 6, 2021. Susie was born in Joplin, Missouri, to Marvin and Helen (Pautz) Alexander. She had one sister: Arretta Alexander. Her father was a commercial artist whose job required numerous moves throughout Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Susie attended...

Betty Johnson

Betty Johnson

April 6, 2021

Betty Johnson, 88, of Emerson, NE passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at St. Luke's UnityPoint Hospital in Sioux City, IA. The visitation for Betty will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021...

Georgia J. Falatko

Georgia J. Falatko

April 5, 2021

Georgia J. Falatko, 85, of Pender, NE, formerly of Bancroft, NE, died on Monday, April 05, 2021 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE.  A memorial service and visitation will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE.  Memorials may be directed...

Doris E Backstrom

Doris E Backstrom

April 5, 2021

Doris Eileen (Mahoney) Backstrom, 89, of Norfolk, NE, formerly of Wakefield, NE died on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk, NE.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the church.   Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wakefield, NE.  Burial will be in...

Wilbur Rath

Wilbur Rath

April 4, 2021

Wilbur George Rath, 95, of Laurel, NE died on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Hillcrest Care Center in Laurel.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Laurel.  The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with...

Lee F. Reppert

Lee F. Reppert

March 29, 2021

Lee F. Reppert, 85, of Pender, NE died on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE.  Memorial visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 2, 2021 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in rural Pender.  The memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the...

Donna R. Loos

Donna R. Loos

March 24, 2021

Donna R. Loos, 77, of Walthill, Ne, died on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE.  A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Walthill, NE; Pastor Toni Hightree will be officiating.  The visitation will be held on Thursday, March 25,...

Evelyn M. Lienemann

Evelyn M. Lienemann

March 20, 2021

Evelyn Lienemann, 92, of Wakefield, died on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Wakefield Health Care Center in Wakefield, NE. A private family funeral service will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wakefield. Burial will be in the Wakefield Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Bressler...

Irma B. Relitz

Irma B. Relitz

March 18, 2021

Irma B. (Punke) Relitz, 86, of Emerson, NE died on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center in Sioux City, IA.  A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, March 22, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Emerson.  The memorial service will be on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at...

Brian "Mike" Breitbarth

Brian "Mike" Breitbarth

March 15, 2021

Mike Breitbarth, 44, Fargo passed away March 15, 2021 at Sanford Hospital.  A Visitation will be held on Monday, March 22, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Boulger Funeral Home Fargo, ND. Funeral Services will be held at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Fargo, ND Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 2:00...

Betty Jane Richards

Betty Jane Richards

March 12, 2021

Betty Jane (Rager) Richards, 87, of Bancroft, NE died on Friday, March 13, 2021 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 10:30 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bancroft, NE. The visitation will be held on Saturday morning beginning at 9:30 a.m. at...