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Memorials to the Class of 1942
Helen Esther Rowland Johnson, formerly of Lexington, died Sept. 9, 2011, three days shy of her 87th birthday, in Fort Collins, Colo. There was a Celebration of Life held at Parkwood Estates in Fort Collins on Sept. 24, 2011. Cremation was completed.
Esther was born Sept. 12, 1924 in Davenport. She graduated from Lexington High School in 1942. She was employed by Union Pacific Railroad after completing telegrapher school and worked for the company for 27 years as a telegrapher, PBX operator and station agent in Colorado and Nebraska. In the 1950s, she was one of 11 women holding a telegrapher position.
Esther married fellow railroader Fred William Johnson on Sept. 18, 1954. He preceded her in death on Aug. 5, 1994. After her marriage, Esther lived in Grand Island, Arnold, Cozad, Hershey and North Platte. She moved to Fort Collins in 2008 to be close to her daughter and family.
Esther was a long time member of the Hershey United Methodist Church and past president of the United Methodist Women. After retirement, she and Fred loved to travel. For many years they enjoyed spending their winters at Casa Grande, Ariz., and made many friends there. Esther continued to winter there until 2008. She was a dyed in the wool Nebraska Cornhusker fan, though she favored watching volleyball over football. She was intensely proud of the Nebraska volleyball team. Her one regret on moving to Fort Collins was the lack of television coverage of the Lady Huskers.
She enjoyed playing Scrabble and cribbage, teaching her grandson, Alex, the finer points of the games, Alex felt a sense of accomplishment if he could beat Grandma at cribbage as she didn't give him any breaks. Given the choice of cribbage partners, Alex would choose his Grandma over his parents.
Esther is survived by her daughter, Cristi (Chris) MacWaters; a grandson, Alex MacWaters, all of Fort Collins, and a brother, Jay (Lona) Rowland of Elm Creek.
In addition to her husband, Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Hay Rowland and Anna Elsie (Rathsach) Rowland; a brother, Robert Rowland and a sister, Jean Darlene Ginsberg.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be direction to the charity of the donor's choice in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive, Fort Collns, CO 80524.
Friends may send condolences to the family at bohlenderfuneralchapel.com.
Bohlender Funeral Chapel in Fort Collins was entrusted with the arrangements.
Verna R. Allen, 86, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Monday, May 3, 2010, at her daughter's home in Lexington surrounded by her children. She was born February 1, 1924, at Lexington, Nebraska to Joseph and Alice (Gardner) Snyder. Verna was a graduate of Lexington High school with the class of 1942 and went on to further her education at Hastings College. Verna was united in marriage to Fred E. Allen on September 24, 1944, at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington. Four children were blessed to this marriage; Rick, Linda, Janet and Lori. The couple lived 4 miles north of the home place until Fred's father died and his mother moved to Cozad. Fred and Verna moved to the home place in 1951, where they lived until 2009, when failing health forced them to move to Park Avenue Estates in Lexington. Fred passed away on February 14, 2009.
Verna had so many interests throughout her life, most notably was her love of home and family and raising her children. She read her Bible daily and continued her prayers until she passed. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and being a member of a knitting club, bird watching, reading and music. She was the church organist for many, many years at Buffalo Grove and would share her talent by playing the organ at many funerals and weddings around the area.
She was baptized in the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington and transferred her membership to Buffalo Grove where she was a faithful member until her death. She was past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, Dawson Chapter #33, Guardian of Job's Daughters Bethel #44 and Grand Deputy. Verna was a member of the Mariner's Club, the Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church Women , Evening Circle and served as an Elder. She also served as a leader of the Farmer's Daughters 4-H club for many years.
Survivors include one son: Rick Allen of Lexington, Nebraska, Three daughters: Linda (Mike) Warner of Lexington, Nebraska; Janet (Joe) Olmstead of Lincoln, Nebraska and Lori (Dennis) Wallace of Lexington, Nebraska, Nine grandchildren: Amy (Adam) Cedarlind of Lincoln, Nebraska; Jennifer (Brian) Mikkelsen of Lincoln, Nebraska; Cassie (Derrick) Freshour of Villisca, Iowa; Joe (Rachelle) Warner of Minden, Nebraska; Kelli (Ben) Sander of Norfolk, Nebraska; Justin (Amanda) Olmstead of Belton, Missouri; Heather Olmstead and fiance' Brandon Panasiuk of Omaha, Nebraska; Josh (Georgette) Jordening of Gering, Nebraska and Katie (Mark) Cozad of Kearney, Nebraska. Five Step-grandchildren: Amber (Kirby) Novacek of Lincoln, Nebraska; Ashley (A.J.) Bowen of Bellevue, Nebraska; Sandy (Don) Wenburg of Dundee, Michigan; Roger (Tracie) Ballmer of Omaha, Nebraska; Marsha (John) Neill of Omaha, Nebraska. Nine great-grandchildren with one on the way; eight step-great-grandchildren and seven step-great-great-grandchildren with one on the way.
Verna was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Robert Snyder and three sisters, Florence Schmitt and twin infant sisters, Hilda & Josephine Snyder.
Funeral Services will be Monday, May 10, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church north of Lexington with Ethel Fox, C.L.P. officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 9, 2010, from 2-4 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to AsceraCare Hospice of Kearney, Nebraska or Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of Sympathy or Condolence may be shared with the family at: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
Irma "Ruth" Hofferber Klocke, 83, of New Bern, N.C., formerly of Lexington, died Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Britthaven of New Bern. The family honored Ruth's wishes her body be cremated.
Survivors include one daughter, Angela (Hugh) Smith of Chocowinity, N.C.; two brothers, Benton "Bud" (Freda) Hofferber of Florence, Ore., and Larry Hofferber of Prescott, Ariz.; two sisters, Peg (Eugene) Michel of Lexington and Sandra (Chuck) Gushue of Seal Beach, Calif., and two grandsons, Jason Smith of Wilmington, N.C. and Jarrod Smith of Chocowinity, N.C.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Blanche and Fred Hofferber of Lexington, and her husband, Jerry.
Ruth was born on March 26, 1925 on the Hofferber farm outside of Lexington. Ruth graduated from Lexington High School in 1942. She continued her education by attending Denver Business College. Ruth also spent time in New York City before returning to Lexington. She was united in marriage to Gerhard "Jerry" Klocke of Arapahoe on Oct. 20, 1946 at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington. After their marriage, Ruth and Jerry moved to Phoenix, Ariz., where they homesteaded five acres, built a house and raised their daughter, Angela. Before moving to New Bern, N.C., a year ago, Ruth had a home in Rio Rico, Ariz., where she cared for her parents for five years before their deaths.
Harold Ervin Sorensen, 84, of rural Lexington, died Saturday, November 15, 2008, at his home near Lexington. He was born July 26, 1924, in rural Dawson County, Nebraska, to Soren and Anna (Christiansen) Sorensen. Harold attended rural school near Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1942. He was united in marriage to Viva Beck on May 14, 1942, at Norton, Kansas.
He then served his Country in the United States Army during WWII, he entered May 19, 1944. Harold was stationed and saw action in the Rhineland and Central European Campaigns. He was honorably discharged on May 1, 1946. He returned to Nebraska and his family, to the family farm.
Harold and Viva built their new home in 1951. Viva died in 2000, and Harold continued to live there until selling the place in 2007. During their time on the farm, Harold raised sheep, at times having 300-400 Ewes. He loved woodworking and saw sharpening. In later years he enjoyed coming to town and having coffee with his "coffee buddies". Harold was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, the American Legion and VFW.
Survivors include one daughter: Karen and Howard Rickel of Houston, Texas. Three grandchildren: Cory (Christi) Rickel of Katy, Texas, Carrie (Robert) Worsham of Weatherford, Texas, Reverend Carmen Rickel of Henderson, Texas. Five great-grandchildren: Chance & Courtney Rickel and Dylan, Ethan & Wyatt Worsham.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Viva; two daughters, Linda and Phyllis; four brothers, Fred, Andy, Anton and Bill and four sisters, Christina, Pat, Tillie and Serena. The family has honored Harold's wishes that his body be cremated.
A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, November 20, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington with Pastor Megan Morrow officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery near Lexington. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department or the Donor's Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to: www.reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
Walter Hewitt Hyslop, 84, of Holdrege, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008 at the Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted from the All Saints Catholic Church in Holdrege on Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at 11 a.m. with Father Thomas Lux, officiating. Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. prior to the Mass at the church. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery at Bertrand at 1:30 p.m. Visitation will be at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with the family greeting from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Survivors are wife, DeeDee Hyslop of Holdrege; four children, Joyce Ann Pantry of Oklahoma City, Okla., LeRoy (Dianne) Hyslop of Kansas City, Kan., Sandra (Brent) Sue McCarter of Tulsa and Philo (Tara Sue) Hyslop of Sapulpa, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Dorene Booker and her husband, Eldon of Holdrege.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law and mother-in-law; two brothers, Louis and Kenneth Hyslop; sister, Boyda Jean McGill; daughter-in-law, Andrea Hyslop; granddaughter, Carol Pantry; adopted granddaughter, Ericka Rodriguez and two sisters-in-law: Delpha Johnson and Dolores Naumann.
Walter was born on April 4, 1924, on the family farm one mile west and one mile south of Smithfield in Gosper County, the eldest of four children born to Walter William and Lucy Rae (Hewitt) Hyslop. Walt received his primary education from the Southside Rural School near Lexington and then Brady Island Rural School near Brady. He then graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1942.
Following his education, Walt engaged in farming for Lou Hanson in the Tri-County area north of Smithfield. He then met his bride-to-be, and was united in marriage to Doreatha Mae Colgan on Jan. 3, 1947 at the St. Ann's Catholic in Lexington.
To this union four children were born: Joyce Anne, LeRoy Everett, Sandra Sue and Philo Hewitt. The family made their home south of Smithfield, where Walt farmed the Dettenbeck Place.
On Feb. 15, 1946 he was inducted into the United States Air Force and served his country during WW II as an instructor in military administration until his honorable discharge on March 30, 1947, at Lowry AFB in Denver.
Following his discharge, Walt returned to Gosper County and was employed by the Geophysical Corporation of Tulsa, Okla.
He traveled the western portion of the United States for eight years before settling to Oklahoma, where Walt was the Branch Manager for the Beatrice Food Company. He completed his education as an Operating Engineer and worked for St. John's Medical Center in Tulsa.
Later, Walt was transferred to the Oklahoma Osteopathic College of Medicine in Tulsa for ten years. Following his retirement he established the Black Velvet Angus Ranch and Equine Stables near Tulsa. After a lengthy illness the family moved to Holdrege.
Walt was a member of the All Saints Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Lions Club, the Martin Horn American Legion Post #66 and was active in the Senior Citizens Council.
He enjoyed baseball and golf in his spare time.
He was proud to be dressed in one of his 42 suits and always said, "If you want to fly with the eagles, you can't dress like a turkey."
A memorial has been established in his memory and kindly suggested to the All Saints Catholic School. Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege in charge of the arrangements.
Phyllis J. Meyer, 82, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Friday, October 26, 2007, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington, Nebraska.
She was born April 18, 1925, at Lexington, Nebraska, to Albert R. and Hazel M. (Richardson) Hanson. Phyllis lived her entire life in the Lexington area, except for a time when she attended rural country schools in Gosper and Phelps counties. She graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1942. Following graduation, she taught school in Gosper and Phelps counties.
She was united in marriage to Martin A. Meyer on June 3, 1944, at Norton, Kansas. This union was Blessed with two daughters, Carol and Connie.
Phyllis worked 28 years for Hennek's Hardware and Steve's TV as their bookkeeper, retiring in 1991.
She enjoyed spending time at the Grand Generation Center in Lexington. She enjoyed quilting, reading and doing crossword puzzles. Phyllis loved her little dachsund, Ginger and visiting with her neighbors and taking pride in her home. This past June, Phyllis attended her 65th high school class reunion.
Survivors include two daughters: Carol S. Meyer of Lexington, Nebraska Connie J. (David) Breidenbach of Olathe, Kansas. One sister: Lois (Clifford) Hagan of Sutherland, Nebraska Brother-in-law: Norman Meyer of Kearney, Nebraska. Two grandsons: Nicholas A. (Heather) Breidenbach of Overland Park, Kansas Phillip A. Breidenbach of Edgerton, Kansas. One great-granddaughter: Samantha P. Breidenbach of Overland Park, Kansas. Three nephews: David Hagan of Cheyenne, Wyoming Michael Hagan of North Platte, Nebraska Patrick Hagan of Smithfield, Nebraska. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Martin in 2001.
Memorial Services will be Tuesday, October 30, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Megan Morrow, officiating. Burial will be held prior to the Memorial Service at Robb Cemetery for family only. Visitation will be held Monday, October 29, 2007, from 6-8 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the Grand Generation Center or Grace Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be received at reynoldslovefuneralhome.com. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials for the Class of 1942
Kenichi K. "Ken" Kanda, 85, of Lexington, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington. Funeral Services will be held Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, with the Rev. John Craig, officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, from 2-5 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Burial will be held in Greenwood Cemetery with Military Honors at graveside. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include four brothers: Todd Kanda of Lexington, Masami (Sumiko) Kanda of Denver, Ted Kanda of Lexington, George (Faye) Kanda of Brighton, Colo., many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ken was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Yasuo and Sam.
He was born March 21, 1922, at Lexington, to Tokuichi (Jim) and Hatsuyo (Kawamoto) Kanda.
Ken grew up in Lexington, where he attended elementary school and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1942.
He served his country during WWII from August, 1944, to November, 1946. He was honored with many medals; including, the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with Three Bronze battle Stars, the Victory Medal, and the Distinguished Unit Badge with One bronze Cluster. Upon his return to the United States, Ken returned to farming.
Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation.
--Obituary obtained from the Lexington Clipper-Herald
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