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Dean E. Wohlers, 80

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NORFOLK — Dean E. Wohlers, 80, of Hemingford, Nebraska entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Heritage of Bel Air nursing home in Norfolk. Dean was born in Crawford, NE in 1939 to George and Nellie Wohlers. He attended grade school at Highland Center in rural Dawes County and graduated from Chadron High School, Class of 1957. Upon graduation, he served for three years in the United States Army as a diesel mechanic. Dean worked as a farmer, rancher, lumber jack, and oil rig worker before moving to Casper, WY where he worked for Coleman Construction. He excelled at operating the backhoe but could operate anything with an engine and tires. In 1972 he moved his family back to Crawford, NE to help his parents with the family farm. Once the boys were grown, he and his wife purchased KC’s Bar and Grill in Hemingford, NE. He enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Dean married Janice Laurene Noble in March 1965 at the Crawford Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Dean is survived by sons Marty Wohlers of Norfolk, Wayne (Evelyn) Wohlers, grandson, Bradly (Jessica), granddaughters Julia and Olivia Wohlers of Columbia, MD, sister-in-law Bonnie Noble of Chadron, NE, nieces Leah (Noble) Nikont and husband Kurt, their children Blake, Brock, Bailey of Scottsbluff, NE, niece Renae Noble, and her children Ashlynne, Alyssa, and Aubree of Chadron, NE. Dean’s family wishes to give special thanks to Sandy Veik and her daughter Grace for managing his many needs and everything related to his well-being during the last year he spent in Norfolk. We would also like to thank Karla Mapes, Jess Huss, and her family for the love and support given to him over the years he lived in Hemingford, NE. Dean’s wishes were to have his body donated to science. A celebration of life will take place in approximately two years in Hemingford, NE when his remains are returned for burial. Arrangements were placed in the care of Stonacek Funeral Chapel, Norfolk, NE. Direct donations can be made in memory of Dean Wohlers to the Hemingford Volunteer Fire Department.
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Mary E. Snyder, 96

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Mary E. Snyder, 96, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance.

She was born April 8, 1923 in Callaway, Nebraska to Henry and Margaret (Brosius) Linenbrink.  Her family moved to the Eli, NE area in the early 1940’s.  She boarded at and attended St. Agnes Academy in Alliance.  She then attended St. Joseph’s Nursing School and then worked at the Copsey Clinic for 30 years.

Mary’s life was one whose purpose was serving others. Her priorities were her faith and her family. When anyone needed a listening ear, she was always available. Holidays were always celebrated with a homecooked meal and made from scratch rolls. Her fried chicken and potato salad were the best! Her life was full of challenges as well. Through every physical challenge (including being struck by a car and a stroke later in life) she remained strong, trusted God and with the help of her extended family, worked through them. She was always gracious and appreciated anything that was done for her, something as simple as a visit would bring a smile to her face.

In 1945 she was united in marriage to Ronald Snyder.  To this union 5 children were born.

She is survived by her children, Terry Snyder of Valentine, Nancy (Bill) Bunkers of Del Rapids, SD, Helen (Kurt) Hudson and Larry (Marlene) Snyder of Alliance, her 9 grandchildren and step grandchild, Chris (Sarah) Dinesen, Brian (Tammy) Snyder, Toby (Amy) Snyder, Heather (JT) Conyers, Samantha Hudson, Evan (Christine), Gage, Nicholas, Nathaniel (Ashley) Snyder and Shelby (Travis) Malsbury , 9 great-grandchildren and 5 step great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sisters and brother, Josephine Marshall of Gering, Sister Joan Linenbrink of Alliance, Jim Linenbrink of Omaha, Verna Stasch of Denver, CO, Clara Linenbrink of Gering and Henrietta Linenbrink of Golden, CO.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Tim, grandson, John, her brothers, John, Vince, Nick and Bill and her sisters, Sister Cecilia Linenbrink and Katherine Linenbrink.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Tim Stoner officiating. A wake service will be Thursday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church. Visitation will be Thursday, July 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home and continue at the wake service. Cremation will follow the service and interment in the St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Cemetery will be at a later date.

Memorials may be given to Holy Rosary Church Building Fund.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Florence G. Zajic, 92

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Florence G. Zajic, 92, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance.

She was born August 20, 1926 to John and Mary (Elias) Joseph in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.  She grew up in a large family on the east coast; she was the last surviving sibling of the 11 children born to her parents.  She remained close with her siblings over the years even though they all lived many states away from each other.

Florence (Flo) met Loren Zajic at a dance in Newport, Rhode Island.  They were married on April 8, 1951, once Loren was out of the Navy they moved to his hometown of Hemingford, Nebraska to farm.  Flo didn’t know anyone when she moved to Hemingford, however she quickly made lifelong friends.

Flo had a strong work ethic, running the farm and working at several businesses throughout her years in Hemingford, including Curtis-E-Inn, Darien’s Clothing Store and was a waitress at Fern’s Cafe.  Throughout her life she actively campaigned for national, state, and local Democratic candidates, and loved watching the news.  She became an antique collector, and found enjoyment buying and selling art, bronze sculptures and furniture.  Flo also took pride in her home and her beautiful yard having planted all the trees that are still there today

Even with all her hard work, Flo’s most important part of her life was her family.  She always had an open house, where her kids, when they were growing up, and her grandkids could bring friends over and she would make her famous spaghetti sauce.  She had a special relationship with all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and took pride in telling everyone that she had two sets of twin grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Marlene (Larry) Snyder of Alliance, daughter-in-law Nancy Zajic, her 7 grandchildren Holly Zajic, Heidi (Justin) Eckland, Andrew Zajic, Evan (Christine), Gage, Nicholas, Nathaniel (Ashley) Snyder, and 8 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband Loren, and her son Dennis.

Wake service will be at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 27th, with funeral services 10:00 a.m. at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Hemingford. Father Tim Stoner will officiate.  Interment will follow at Hemingford Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Hemingford Volunteer Fire Fighters Association.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Jayden Moses Dawn, infant

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Jayden Moses Dawn, infant son of Shayla Dawn, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Childrens Hospital in Aurora, CO.

He was born on June 24, 2019 at Scottsbluff, NE.  He is survived by his mother, his grandparents, Charmaine Dawn of Alliance, Bernard Foote of Sturgis, SD and his great-grandfather, Moses Dawn of Alliance.  He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Kayden Dawn, Josh Dawn, Moses Dawn, Kiva Lundy and Evideo Dawn as well as many other family members.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the Indian Mission Church of God with Rev. Don Mink officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Lou Sell, 76

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Mary Lou Sell, 76, of Sidney, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Monument Care and Rehab in Scottsbluff. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Bridgeport Memorial Chapel with a Rosary service at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 PM on Friday, July 26, 2019 at All Souls Catholic Church in Bridgeport with Father CP Varghese officiating. Interment will follow at the Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the church or Special Olympics. Online condolences may be left by visiting her obituary at www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com

Mary Lou was born May 6, 1943 at Bridgeport, Nebraska to Daniel T. and Eulalia “Lula” (Camacho) Muzquiz. She received her education at Bridgeport, graduating with the Class of 1961. She began working at the Morrill County Treasurer’s Office in 1960. She was later elected as County Treasurer and served until her retirement in 1998.

Mary Lou was united in marriage to Melvin L. Sell on June 4, 1966 at All Souls Catholic Church in Bridgeport. The couple made their home in Bridgeport until moving to Sidney in 2003.

Mary Lou is survived by her son Jason Sell of Sidney; brothers Dave (Delores) Muzquiz of Bridgeport, Daniel, Jr. (Sherron) Muzquiz of Belgrade, MT, Paul (Goldie) Muzquiz and Robert Muzquiz all of Bridgeport; sisters Gloria Jean (Seturnino) Franco of Papillion, Barbara Jahns of Evans, CO, and Joan (Clyde) Blue of Scottsbluff; nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, in-laws, husband, and infant brother Joe.

Doris Margaret (Peterson) Nelson, 83

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Doris Margaret (Peterson) Nelson, known to her friends and family as Margaret, of Holiday Island, AR, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on May 17, 2019 in Denton, Nebraska with her family by her side.

Born January 25, 1936 in Alliance Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Gust Marion and Mary Ellen (Cooper) Peterson. Also preceded in death by her brothers, Frank and George Peterson. Margaret married Joe Nelson on December 27th, 1958.

Margaret is survived by her husband, Joe (Alliance, NE); their daughter, Deb Savage and husband, Tom, grandson, Matt, of Denton, NE. Jody Nelson and his husband, Kyle Wright of Holiday Island, AR. Dan and wife, Jodi, grandsons, Janssen and Aden, of Lincoln, NE; sisters, Tina Freiberger and Mary Ellen Reynolds, of Alliance, NE.

Margaret enjoyed gardening, cooking and sewing. She was also very fond of all animals, especially her three rescue cats, Smokey, PeeWee, and Charlie.  She never said no when her children found a stray or injured animal and wanted to bring it home.  She would help them nurse it back to health and set it free.  She was always feeding the raccoons, foxes, birds, deer, and any other animal that needed her help.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any Humane Society.

Friends and family are welcome to attend the Celebration of Life open house on Saturday, August 10 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express, 1630 Holsten Drive, Alliance.

 

 

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