Submitted by Doris Counts
Aboyade-Cole, Adeyinka O
Born Nov 28,1987 Lincoln
Son of Adedamola and Lorrinda Meierhenry Aboyade -Cole
Died Dec 22,2007 O'Neill
Buried O'Neill Cem
Brothers: Adeola Aboyade-Cole, Ademola Aboyade-Cole, Adetola Aboyade-Cole, Adeyemi Aboyade-Cole
Grandparents: Ademola Aboyade-Cole and Elizabeth Aboyade-Cole, Mary Ann Nissen and Gary nissen
Great grandparents: Ruth Koehler
Step father: William Hansen
Submitted by Doris Counts
Ackermann, Duane M
born Dec 15,1933 Stuart
son of Clem and Leona Ottele Ackermann
graduated Stuart HS 1951
married Retha O'Neal, March 16,1973
died July 1,2004 Rye, Tex
buried Calvary Hill Cem, Houston, Tex
children: Valarie Slack, Crissy Sheridan
sister: Lavon Webbert
U S Air Force
Submitted by Doris Counts
Ackerman, Florence E Davis
born April 9,1904 Atkinson
dau of Charles and Pauline Mlinar Davis
graduated St Joseph HS 1923
married July 28,1930, Pius H Ackerman, Atkinson - he died 1985
died Feb 19,1995 Lakewood, Colo
buried Memorial Gardens
children: Ronald, Donald, Marilyn Ellerbruch, Charlene Coffman
sisters: Cora Weichman, Clare Walsh
Submitted by Doris Counts
Ackerman, Pius H
born Dec 15,1902
son of Pius and Johanna Ackerman
married Florence Davis, Atkinson
died Casper, Wyo, April 22,1985
buried Casper Cem
children: Ronald, Donald, Marilyn Ellerbruck, Charlene Coffman
sister: Anna Ramm, Johanna Davis
Submitted by Doris Counts
Adamson, Gwendolyn Marie
Dau of John and Sandra Adamson
Died Dec 1978
Buried O'Neill Cem
Grandparents: Emil Adamson, George Honcharevich
Submitted by Doris Counts
Alberts, Arlene May Eby
born May 30,1919 north east of Stuart
dau of Rex Alanzo and Alma Anna Marcellus Eby
married April 15,1938 George "Bud" Alberts- he died 1998
died Dec 25,2007
buried Ainsworth Cem
children: Howard, Mary Anna Sharp, Susan Brickner
Brother: Raymond
sister: Gertrude Kelley
grandchildren: Cash Sharp
Submitted by Doris Counts
Albers, John D
born Dec 29,1925
son of John and Anna Rippen Albers
married Margaret Thavenet, Feb 11,1947, Hastings
died May 26,2008 Grand Island
buried Grand Island Cem
children: Gary, John E
brother: Richard
sisters: Ruth Walters, Dolores Harley
U S Navy WWII and Korea
Submitted by Doris Counts
Alderson, John F "Jack"
born Nov 1,1922 Chambers
son of Ned and Anna Alderson
graduated Chambers HS
married Helen Childers, 1947
died July 21,2005 Tempe, Ariz
buried Tempe Double Buttes Cem
children: Kurt, Matthew, Christine died 1973, Ann died 1993, Anthony died 2002
brothers: 2
sisters: 5
WWII Vet
Submitted by Doris Counts
Allard, Vincent E
born March 29,1921 Jefferson, SD
son of Dolphus W and Irene Moran Allard
married Catherine Kilmurry
died Oct 2,2004 Rapid City, SD
children: Patty Van Horn, Carol Trainer, Anita Miller, Steve
U S Navy WWII
Submitted by Doris Counts
Allen, Bessie Mae Beebe
dau of Alexander S and Mae Belle Elsbury Beebe
married Robert P Allen, June 4,1924, SD- he died Feb 6,1956
died Dec 1982 Topeka, Kan
children: Donna L Kibbee, Robert D
sisters: Dorothy Schaaf, Ruth Harris, Lulu Ratekin
Submitted by Doris Counts
Allen, Mina Marie Bartlett
born Oct 28,1941 Stuart
dau of Louis and Lois Bartlett
died Aug 4,2005 Grass Valley, Nev
children: Diane Henry, Clayton, John
sisters: Bonnie Castanada, Doris Jean Hoover, Marilyn Visic, Karolyn Godat
brothers: Vern, Amos
Submitted by Doris Counts
Allen, Robert R
born Sept 21,1905 Stuble, Iowa
son of Dougal and Mary E ALlen
married Bessie Beebe, June 4,1924
died Feb 4,1956 Topeka, Kan
children: one died in infancy Dec 1944, Robert Dean, Donna Lou Kibbie
grandchildren: Jeanie Lou Kibbie
sister: Mollie Hallopeter
Submitted by Doris Counts
Alley, William C
Born Rensler Co, NY,Sept 9,1825
Married Gertrude L Sagendorf, May 9,1846.- she died 1886
Died July 19,1903
Buried Protestant Cem, O'Neill
Children: Mrs Bennett Martin, 3 daughters, 2 sons
Submitted by Doris Counts
Allyn, Ralph Sven
born July 2,1921 Stuart
married Doris Dawson, Oct 30,1947 Grants Pass, Oreg
died May 13,1993
cremated
children: Bruce, Julie Dawson
brothers: Jim, Elmer
sisters: Delia McClurg, Cora Sweet, Laura Artzer
Navy Air Fordce 1942 to 1946
Submitted by Doris Counts
Andersen, Edith Margaret Myers
Born May 20,1905 Newcastle, Nebr
Dau of Thomas and Anna Doel Myers
Married Raymond Andersen, Sept 15,1925, Newcastle
Died May 4,1980 Lincoln
Buried Chambers Cem
Children: Ray, Ardene Newkirk, Norma Yanciek, son died in infancy
Brothers: 1
Submitted by Doris Counts
Anderson, Darlene Mae Munter
born May 31,1925 Randolph
dau of Walter H and Velma K Knapp Munter
married Aug 5,1952, Omaha, Rev Loris H Anderson - he died April 8,2006
died May 24,2008 Bolivar, Mo
buried Osborne Memorial Cem
children: Calvin, Rev Kent, Kyle, Rae Loris Walnofer, Lurlene Brandt
Submitted by Doris Counts
Anderson, Ilene Marie Searles
born Dec 4,1927 Paddock
dau of Frank A and Frances Johnson Searles
married Aug 26,1948, Percy Merrill Anderson, O'Neill
died May 16,2008 Columbus
buried Roselawn Cem, Columbus
children: Sue Keyes, Lynita Gehring, Rachel Walker, Randy, Stpehen, Jerry, Greg, Ricky, Eric
brothers: Austin, Zane
sisters: JoAnn Wyatt, Grace Irene Brock
Submitted by Doris Counts
Anderson, Kenneth Dale
Born Feb 23,1932 near Bancroft
Son of Peter and Alice Boyer Anderson
Married Dec 23,1955, Virginia Arthur, Schaller, Iowa
Died April 18,2006, O'Neill
Buried O'Neill Cem
Children: Wendy Childers, Kerry Keller, Brett, Ryan, Curt
U S Air Force, 1950 to __
Submitted by Doris Counts
Anderson, Olive Lucille Fullerton Robey
born April 8,1909 on a farm near Atkinson.
dau of James Boyd and Bertha Emily Gates Fullerton
married Feb 19,1941, Raymond E Robey in Atkinson- he died Oct, 1970
married July 20,1983 Merrill Anderson in O'Neill - he died Aug 26,1989
died Tuesday, May 23,2006 in Atkinson.
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson.
sisters: Lela Fillmore and Agnas Wilson;
brothers: Stanley, James
nieces: LaVerne Fillmore, Berthetta Ness, Shirley Ness
nephews: Marlyn Fullerton, Marvis Park and Kenneth Fullerton
Submitted by Doris Counts
Andrus, A P "Bud"
married Florence Tasler
died Oct 8,1989
buried Holy Root Cem
children: Phil, Roger
grandchildren: Robbie, Hilary, Jamie, Katie, Tony
sisters: 2
Submitted by Doris Counts
Andrus, Florence Tasler
born July 1,1925 Green Valley community
dau of Anton and Mary Prussa Tasler
graduated Atkinson HS 1942
married A P Andrus, Feb 15,1946 - he died Oct 8
died Nov 15,1989
buried Holy Root Cem
children: Phil, Roger
grandchildren: Robbie, Hillary, Jamie, Katie, Tony
sisters: Ethel Spittler, Marianne Jansen, Irene
Submitted by Doris Counts
Appleby, Bruce
Born May 16,1947 O'Neill
Son of Fred and LaVonne Moler Appleby
Died Aug 18,2005 Omaha
Buried O'Neill Calvary Cem
Sisters: Linda Verzal, Ann Austin, Ellen Ludemann, one died in infancy
Brothers: Chuck, Kelly, Greg, two died in infancy
U S Army May 13,1970 to Nov 30,1971
Submitted by Doris Counts
Arbuthnot, Eileen Frances Duffy
born Nov 18,1914 Petersburg
dau of Arthur and Cecelia Holland Duffy
married Sept 14,1939, Omaha, James Arbuthnot - he died March 6,1984
died Nov 6,2004 O'Neill
buried St John's Catholic Cem, Petersburg
children: Sister Elaine "Cecilia", Mary Simon
grandchildren: Daniel and Steven Barela
great grandchildren: Name and Myles
Submitted by Doris Counts
Arbuthnot, Cecelia Ann Arbuthnot
Sister Elaine
born July 5,1940 O'Neill
dau of James and Eileen Duffy Arbuthnot
died Jan 4,2005 Alliance
buried calvary Cem, Alliance
graduated St Mary's O'Neill 1958
sister: Mary Jacqueline Simon
Submitted by Doris Counts
Arehart, Beulah "Boots" Wright
born Feb 26,1931
dau of George and Helen Wright
Graduated Ewing HS
married Dec 2,1949, Kenneth Arehart
died Sept 18,2007 O'Neill
children: Bonita Kallhoff, Thomas, Debra Bahr, Rebecca Buchanan,Kenneth, Gary, Robert, Timothy, Michelle Gansbom, Janelle Kallhoff, Joseph, Michael
grandchildren: Tabitha
sisters: Barbara Snyder, Shirley Malena, Gladys Steskal, Juanita Sands
brother: Bud
Submitted by Doris Counts
Armstrong, James
Born 1843, Ireland
Married in Pennsylvania to Margaret Minton
Died Thursday, April 1909
Buried Catholic Cem, O'Neill
Children: William, Patrick, James, Michael, Nellie, Mame, Joseph, Bessie
Submitted by Doris Counts
Ashby, Marie Zahradnicek
born Nov 24,1888, 4 1/2 miles southwest of Atkinson
dau of John and Antonia Zahradnicek
married Jan 4,1910, Edward C Ashby - he died Oct 29,1946
died Denver, Colo, Nov 20,1978
buried Fairmont Cem, Denver
children: Beulah Lipps, Irma Weiss, Edward
brothers: John, Louis, Charles, Theodore
sister: Mildred
Submitted by Doris Counts
Asher, Hester Yvonne Wood
born Dec 24,1926 at Page
dau of Edgar and Irene Edmisten Wood.
married March 12,1946 at O'Neill, to Kenneth Asher of Page.
died March 29,2008 in Norfolk.
buried Page City Cem, Page, Nebr.
children: Linda Kudrna, LuRene (Ruby) Kennedy, Vonda Morris, Chuck Asher, Darlene Korthals
grandchildren: Corey Braun, Greg Braun, Chad Kennedy, Tina Bartlett, Jacki Wedekind, Shana Vonasek, Cody Morris, Kyle Asher, Kalli Asher, Candice Korthals, Garrett Korthals.
great grandchildren: Wesley Wedekind.
sister: Fontelle Harvey
brothers: Ronald, Noel
Submitted by Doris Counts
Atkins, Beulah Funk
born Atkinson, Nov 8,1910
dau of George and Mabel Bokhof Funk
graduated Atkinson HS
married A J "Pat" Atkins, April 23,1932, Plattsmouth
married Floyd Atkins
died Oct 3,2004
buried Greenwood Cem, Wayne
children: Dwayne "Hoke", Jim, Michael "Mick"
brothers: Raymer, Dean
sister: Bethene Morris
Submitted by Doris Counts
Babl, Edward Jerome
Born July 21,1959 O'Neill
Son of Wendell and Ramona Schneider Babl
Married July 2,1983, Rosann Hoy, O'Neill
Died Jan 16,2008 O'Neill
Buried O'Neill Calvary Cem
Children: Jeffrey, Jennifer
Brothers: Tony, Larry, Bob, Charles, Rich, James, Mike
Sisters: Beth, Barb Lindberg, Mary Jo Petersen, Wendy Grosse, Vicki Baros
Submitted by Doris Counts
Babl, Joseph
born Oct 15,1858 near Cham, Bavaria, Germany
married Margaret Decker, Germany
died Omaha, May 23,1942
buried St Francis Cem, Humphrey
children: daughter died in infancy, Mrs Geo Pongratz, Mrs Ben Priester, Mrs J S Priester, Max, Joe, George, Louis, John
sister: Mrs Anton Wallinger
brothers: Alois, Frank, Anton
Submitted by Doris Counts
Babutzke, Austin Lee
born May 29,1992 O'Neill
son of Kim Prather, David Schramm
died Nov 5,2007 Sioux City, Iowa
sisters: Amber Tjeerdsma, April, Elle and Heidi Schramm, Jill Schramm
grandparents: Yvonne Babutzke, Connie Schramm, Leo Babutzke, Robert Schramm
great grandparents: Norma Moler
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bachmann, Wilhelmina Joksch
Born Hebron, ND, Sept 21,1903
Married July 6,1924, Benjamin Bachman
Died Stuart, Aug 18,1941
Buried O'Neill Prospect Hill Cem
Children: Wilma, Opal, Orville
Submitted by Doris Counts
Backhaus, Mildred Olson
Born Sept 30,1914 Broken Bow
Dau of Gust and Alice Olson
Married Sept 27,1934, Roy Backhaus, O'Neill - he died 1975
Died Feb 25,2006 Omaha
Buried O'Neill Cem
Children: Jeanene Bang, Ken, Joellyn Montag
Great grandchildren: Christiane, Faith
Brother: Charles
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bacon, infant son
Dec 9,1927
The infant son of F C Bacon died Friday, Dec 2 and funeral was held Saturday.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bacon, daughter
Nov 10,1916 Atkinson Graphic
DAU OF MR AND MRS BAKER DIES
The home of Mr and Mrs Fred C Bacon (That's the way the paper had it) was darkened with the shadow of death Sunday evening Nov 5, when their little daughter died. The end came at the home of Mrs Bacon's parents, Dr GM and Mrs Carr. The truest sympathy of friends and neighbors is extended to Mr and Mrs Bacon in their sorrow. The last kind words were said to the bereaved parents by the Rev H E Wells, pastor of Methodist Church, where the service was held Monday.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Banks, Samuel
Born July 24,1900 Atkinson
Son of Henry M and Belle Banks
Married Clara Dorothy Grothe, Jan 9,1924 Atkinson
Died Feb 23,O'Neill
Buried Prospect Hill Cem
Children: Darly Leroy, James Henry, Orville, Zelma Harms, Helen Pruden, Barbarra Frisch
Sisters: Eva Jernigan, Elizabeth Eslick
Brother: John H
Submitted by Doris Counts
Barrett, Mrs Patrick
July 10,1890
The death of Mrs Patrick Barrett took place at their home four miles north of O'Neill on Tuesday, July 8,1890. Mrs Barrett was one of the pioneer women of this county, a sturdy, noble woman who reared a large family of children: who are a credit to their parents and good citizens. She was about fifty years of age and had been sick for the last six months. The funeral took place today from the Catholic Church and was attended by a large concourse of friends and neighbors.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Barthel, Iva M
Born June 29,1908 Tonawanda,Nebr, near Atkinson
Dau of Fred and Marie Hahn Boettcher
Married Carl Edgar Barthel, June 24,1929, O'Neill - he died 1963
Died Oct 17,2001 Ord
Buried Chambers Cem
Children: Phyllis Keller, Shirley Lytle, Virginia Phillips, Stanley, Eugene, Rodney, Carolyn Mullins
Grandchildren: Jeanne Barthel
Sisters: Birdie Wilson, Mae Dierks, Hazel Welton
Brothers: Fred, Clarence
Submitted by Doris Counts
Barthel, Lenora M Lewis
born May 4,1926 Lebanon, Kan
dau of Emery H and Gladys C Rollins Lewis
married Calvin Barthel, Aug 19,1953 north of Burwell
graduated Burwell HS 1944
died Oct 29,1990 Atkinson
buried Chambers
children: Sharon Mae Butterfield, Karen Faye Walters, Diana Kay Sonnefield, David
grandchildren: Trenton, DeLean, Ryan, Melissa, Jason, Roseanna
sisterx: Opal Maring, Doris Hood, Glendora Ingraham
brother: Allen
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bartos, Keith Jay
born March 4,1953 O'Neill
son of Emil and Leanore Brookhouser Bartos
graduated Verdigre HS 1971
married Nancy Lou Morrill, Aug 3,1974, Creighton
died Oct 6,2007 O'Neill
buried Dorsey Cem
children: Angie Painter, Jemi, Jake, Chip
sisters: Neva Doerr, Nancy Jo Miller, Janice Tate, Emily Richardson, June Loseke, Julie
brothers: Billy, Bobby, John
grandchildren: Dally and Derby Painter
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bauman, Henry
son of John Bauman
married Stella
died July 4,1957 Omaha
buried West Lawn Cem
children: Michael, Barbara Jean
sisters: Jennie Callen, Louise Reynolds, Barbara, Marie Holtzfaster, Margaret Brewer, Charlotte Lee
brothers: Harold, Charles, John
WWI and II veteran
Submitted by Doris Counts
Baumeister, Beverly Norman
born July 29,1934 Ord
dau of Wayne Norman
graduated O'Neill HS 1952
married Clayton Baumeister, Sept 2,1957
died March 3,1973, Omaha
buried Evergreen Cem, Omaha
children: Kevin, Lori
sisters: Jackolyn Chezem, Margerie Graham
Submitted by Doris Counts
Baumeister, Sister Carmen
born June 25,1918 Staurt
dau of Otto T and Anna M Barrett Baumeister
died Jan 20,1999 Alliance
buried Calvary Cem
Submitted by Doris Counts
Beauchamp, Pauline Fern Allgood Standley
Born Dec 10,1940 Peru
Dau of Earnie and Wilma Neal Allgood
Married Roy Standley
Married Daniel Beauchamp, Sept 16,1961, Papillion
Died Oct 21,2007 O'Neill
Buried Inman Cem
Children: Mike and Gary Standley, Cindy Mott, daughter
Step children: Kathy Haney, Deonne Penex, Valorie Bolton, Gloria Klavins
Grandchildren: DeWayne
Submitted by Doris Counts
Becker, Mary Ann Stevens
Born Sept 7,1909 Bow Valley
Dua of John and Mary Burbach Stevens
Married Ludwig A Becker, Dec 29,1931
Died March 2,2007 Lincoln
Buried O'Neill Calvary Cem
Children Barbara Curry, Robedrta Kauppert, Donovan, James
sisters: Tekla Noecker, Ann Weisler, Teresa Stevens
brothers: Louis, Steve, Tony, Francis
Grandchildren: Tracy Zavakos, Julie Becker Owens
Submitted by Doris Counts
Beckwith, Donald Eugene
Born Nov 17,1932 Emmet
Son of Ralph A and Myrtle M Seger Beckwith
Married Mara Velitis, Aug 9,1959 - Los Angeles, Calif
Married Delores Gau Dvorak, Sept 15,1978 O'Neill
Died Jan 5,1993 O'Neill
Buried O'Neill Prospect Cem
Children: Eugene, Paul, Janis Bentzen, Susan Baker, Ann Hanson
Step children: Bob Dvorak, Eva Larson
sister: Myrlen Harley
Korean War Vet - June 26,1953 to May 23,1955
Submitted by Doris Counts
Beckwith, Rex Close
Born Nov 19,1887 Neligh
Son of Fred and Irene Palmer Beckwith
Married Nov 10,1938, Minnie F Seger - she died Jan 28,1979
Died Nov 16,1982 Atkinson
Buried O'Neill Cem
brothers: Ralph, Dean, Verne
sister: 1
Submitted by Doris Counts
Beebe, Lucy Irene Russel Bitney
born Dec 10,1880 Goldfield, Kan
dau of Sylvester and Adelia Russel
married F H BItney
married Milo H Beebe
died Feb 22,1950 Summerfield, Kan
buried Summerfield, Kan
children: Esther Kemp, Clarissa Mlinar
step children: Dr Lyle H, Glen, Harold, Beulah Cameron, Donald died WWII
Submitted by Doris Counts
Beelaert, Catherine Lofquest
born April 7,1948 Ewing
dau of William Larson and Cleta Lofquest
married Jim Beelaert
died Aug 12,2008 Morristown, Tenn
children: Amy Vance, Mark, Brad
brothers and sisters: Bill, Pat, Terry, Mary Jo
Submitted by Doris Counts
Beha, Alfreda Louise Parr
Born may 5,1917 Raeville
Dau of Henry and Elizabeth Vogel Parr
Married Matthew Beha, Nov 14,1939, Elgin
Died Nov 8,2006 Gretna
Buried O'Neill Calvary Cem
Children: Matthew, Jerry, James, Mary Johns, son died in infancy
Grandson: - 1
sisters: Eleanor Henn, - 2
brothers: Julius, - 3
Submitted by Doris Counts
Benze, Henry Frederick
Married Pauline
Died Monday, June, 1959
Buried Calvary Cem, O'Neill
Children: Mary Helen, Carmen Florence, Nancy Jeanne, Patrick Henry
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bergstrom, Kenneth Mark "Bergie"
born Page, Dec 24,1919
son of Sherman M and Iola Summers Bergstrom
foster son of Albert and Carrie Summers
married Bette L Rouse, May 10,1941 O'Neill - she died July 20,1993
graduated Elgin HS 1999
died Neligh, Aug 18,2004
buried West Cedar Valley Cem, Elgin
children: Marilyn Reilly, Shirley Specht, Kenny Lee died 1945
grandchildren: Cherie Carlson, Tom Reilly, Pamela Bramhall, Becki Coleman, Mike and Jeff Alloway, Paul Reilly
brothers: Don, Sandy, Milton, Ivan
sister: Thelma Egan
WWII Army Dec 3,1942 to Oct 25,1945
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bilstein, Thomas Franklin "Kelly"
born July 5,1922 at Swan Lake in Holt Co
son of Gustav and Manetta Nott Bilstein.
married Aug 26,1944 Doris Gumb in Burke, SD.
died Saturday, June 22,2002 after
buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson.
children: Dale, Virginia Bauman, Marie Bade, Peggy Derickson, Kim Bingen, Nancy
grandchildren: Rhonda
brothers: Louie, John "Red", Pat
sisters: Clara Black, Mary Worden
US Army Nov 18,1944 to April 4,1946
Submitted by Doris Counts
June 15,1899 Atkinson Plain Dealer & Atkinson Graphic consolidated
Bisbee, N B
born Sept 3,1846 - died June 7,1899
N B Bisbee died at his home 3 miles west of Chambers yesterday of consumption. Funeral occurs today at Chambers
Submitted by Doris Counts
Blackburn, Mrs L H
Sept 15,1897 Atkinson Plain Dealer
After an illness of fourteen weeks, Mrs L H Blackburn, wife of Rev Robert Blackburn and mother of Dr A T Blackburn, passed quietly away at her home on State Street Sunday evening.
Funeral services at M E Church, Tuesday, Sept 14, Rev George of O'Neill officiated.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Blair, Charles and wife
Sept 3,1920 Atkinson Graphic
CHAMBERS MAN SHOOTS WIFE AND COMMITS SUICIDE
Charles Blair, a farmer living near Chambers, shot and killed his wife Thursday night, Aug 26, on the streets of O'Neill, then turned the gun and shot himself through the heart, dying a few minutes later. The killing occurred beside the Galena Lumber Company office on the corner of Fourth and Everett streets to which point he had enticed her on the plea of seeing their children, whom he said were at the Beha hotel. The murder and suicide took place at ten minutes of 10 o'clock while the streets were thronged with carnival and fair crowds and was done in sight of hundreds of people. The roaring and popping of automobiles however prevented the shots from being heard and for a few minutes only the eye witnesses were aware of the tragedy. Mrs Blair was shot three times, once while standing and twice after she fell. Blair shot himself twice, Two bullets passed through Mrs Blair's heart and one through Blair's. Mrs Blair lived but a few seconds after she was shot while Blair kicked around about five minutes before he died.
Blair had been drinking and had been having trouble with his wife who it is said came to the county seat to see about obtaining a divorce. Blair purchased a revolver a the Brenan store a short time before the shooting.
Separate funerals were held at Chambers Saturday and the bodies buried apart.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Blevins, Douglas F
Born April 16,1932, Huntington, WV
Son of Daniel and Ida Steele Blevins
Married Feb 10,1971, Ines Cash Mitchell, London, Ohio
Died April 17,2005 O'Neill
Buried O'Neill Prospect Cem
Children: Harold, Douglas, Flora Louise
Step children: Joyce Myers
sisters: Lillian Jones,Virginia Roe
brothers: Clyde, Daniel
US Army April 27,1951 to March 2,1954
Submitted by Doris Counts
Blinn, Robert
born June 1,1916 Atkinson
son of Earl and Mina Johnston Blinn
married Lee
died Feb 14,1999 Norfolk
graduated Cody HS
children: Gazry, Lawnie Conton
sister: Marge Watters
US Army
Submitted by Doris Counts
Boelter, Fern M Parks
born April 27,1918 northeast of Foster
dau of Henry O and Bertha M Ogan Parks
married Oct 1,1936, Albert Boelter of Walnut - he died April 11,1984
died April 7,2008 O'Neill
buried Grimton Cem, Orchard
children: Merle, Vernon, Henry, Albert Lee
brothers: 9
sisters: 5
Submitted by Doris Counts
Boggs, Darrel Lomis Luzerene
born Aug 11,1913 O'Neill
son of Isaac Newton and Ina Lorene Stevens Boggs
married April 7,1941, Ruth Lyon, Taylor
married
died May 14,2008
children: Terry, Warren, Patti Hultgren
sisters: Darrelene McGaughey, Opal
brothers: Page, Ike
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bogue, Hans Clifton
July 24,2008 Atkinson Graphic
born Oct 18,1905 at Castana, Iowa
son of Hans Nels and Elva Porter Bogue
married Sylvia West
married Marie Ries on May 31,1928 in Bassett
died July 19,2008 at Atkinson
buried St Joseph Cem, Atkinson
children: Theron
grandchildren: David; Doug and Dean
sisters: Winnie Hupp, Mary Ellenwood, Elsie Britz, Verdettia O'Connell, Elva Schrader
brothers: Carl, Sylvester, Cecil, Ross
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bonenberger, Mary
March 30,1899 Atkinson Plain Dealer
The little daughter born to Peter Bonenberger Friday morning only stayed to brighten their home a few short hours and passed on to the great beyond at an early hour Sunday. The funeral took place Tuesday.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bonenberger, Roger Wayne
born June 7,1948 in Stuart
son of Peter Paul and Freda Johnson Bonenberger
died July 13,2008 in O'Neill
buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson.
brothers: Leo, Larry, Glen died in infancy, Richard, Pete, Ron
sisters: Dorothy Brau, Jean DeGroff, May Ann Albrecht
Submitted by Doris Counts
Booth, Duane Forrest
born Sept 16,1935 O'Neill
son of Clarence "Red" and Nellie Irene Smith Booth
graduated O'Neill HS
married 1956 Janet Hull, O'Neill
died Aug 3,2006 Norfolk
children: Lori Heaton, Sue Buss
sisters: Judy Dankert, Joan
brother: Jim
Submitted by Doris Counts
Boshart, Lester
Born Aug 26,1926 O'Neill
Son of Edward and Minnie Backhaus Boshart
Died Aug 20,2008 O'Neill
Buried O'Neill Prospect Cem
brother: Roy
US Army Dec 20,1945 to April 14,1947
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bourne, Charles M
married Kubitschek
died Sept 10,1939
buried Steelville, Mo
children: 2 dau, 4 sons
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bouska, John Joseph "Jack"
born March 21,1924 Atkinson
son of Joseph William and Ethel Veronica Hise Bouska
graduated Atkinson HS 1942
died April 19,2008 Norfolk
buried Lincoln Memorial Cem, Portland, Oregon
children: Shari Ann, son
brother: 1
US Army Dec 12,1942 to Oct 20,1945
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bowers, Tyler Steven
born Atkinson, July 25,1988
son of Cara Haskell and Steve Bowers
died Dec 15,2004 Wood Lake
sisters: Caitlyn, Jami, Halli, Kylie
brother: Lane
grandparents: Sue and Newell McCoy, Doug and Helen Haskell, John and Darlene Bowers, Marilyn Jensen, Donna Bowers
great grandparents: Emma Eckert
Submitted by Doris Counts
Boyle, Jimmy
Son of James P Boyle
Died May 12,1949 west of Emmet
Buried O'Neill Cem
brothers: Donald, Edgar
sisters: Marian Trowbridge, Patricia
Submitted by Doris Counts
Brady, L W Steve
graduated Atkinson HS 1952
married Donna Ann
died Jan 6,1999 Cibolo, Tex
buried Fort Sam Houston National Cem, San Antonio, Tex
children: Sean, Kathleen Bennett, Michelle Lynette Machado
sister: Nora Rope
grandchildren: Kali, Katlyn, Cullen Bennett
US Air Force - 25 years
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bratt, Virginia Mae Damero
born May 2,1916 Phoenix, Nebr
dau of John and Louise Grossman Damero
graduated Atkinson HS
married Jack Bratt, Sept 2,1947, Atkinson
died March 9, 1999 Westminister, Colo
children: Jacqueline Mae
brothers: Lyle, Carl
buried Highland Cem
Submitted by Doris Counts
Brayton, Robert Oaten
born June 1,1918 Red Oak, Iowa
son of Isaac and Blanche Draper Brayton
married Jan Nelson, Nov 3,1946 Omaha
died Nov 29, 1990 Atkinson
buried Stuart Cem
children: Ann Weichman, Kathy Wewel, Brad
sister: Betty Dean
US Navy WWII
Submitted by Doris Counts
Breiner, Albert
Born Nov 11,1875 McComb, Ill
Married Theresa M Robinson, Palmer, 1898
Died Sunday, April 1928
Buried Prospect Hill Cem, O'Neill
Children: Mrs Floyd Johnson, Mrs G H Bailey, Lois, Herber, Gerald, Mrs E C Wright, Alden, Yvonne, Dona Ray, 2
Submitted by Doris Counts
Breiner, Gerald Truman
Born Howard Co, Nov 14,1905
Son of Albert Breiner
Married Amelia Kasperia, 1937, Grand Island
Died Sioux City, Jan 11,1949
Buried Prospect Hill Cem, O'Neill
Children: Ronald Lee, John Joseph
sisters: Clentine Johnson, Fifille Bailey, Opal Bohny, Lois, Wyonoma Cleary, Yvonne Murray
brothers: Heber, Alden
Submitted by Doris Counts
Breiner, Theresa M Robinson
Born Jan 12,1880 Valparaiso, Ind
Dau of Charles H and Mary Robinson
Married Albert Breiner, Sept 22,1897, Palmer - he died April 8,1928
Died Jan 2,1973, O'Neill
Buried O'Neill Cem
Children: Heber, Alden, 2 daughters, 2 sons, Fifelle Bailey, Lois, Wyonona Cleary, Yvonne Murray
brothers and sisters: 4, - CH
Submitted by Doris Counts
Brewster, Rev Gary Graham
born Sept 9,1944 O'Neill
son of Glen L and Muriel I Graham Brewster
married Sharon Kay Kemp - Miltonville, Kan, June 3,1966
died Dec 7,2006 Bartlesville, Ok
buried Bartlesville White Rose Cem
graduated O'Neill HS 1963
children: Kimberly Kerr, Lt Steven G, Brian Paul
Submitted by Doris Counts
Briles, Jesse Tyler
(1865-1943)
born April 8,1865 Shelby Co, Ind
married Mary S Brocks, Phoenix, Nebr - she died 1919
died June 18,1943 Brock
buried Old Glenrock Cem, William A
Submitted by Doris Counts
Brock, G Irene Searles
born Redbird, Nebr
dau of Frank and Frances Searles
married Randolph R Brock, 1963
died Oct 23,2007
body willed to scientific medical research
children: Kevin, Kenneth
sisters: ilene Anderson, JoAnn Wyatt
brothers: Austin, Zane
Submitted by Doris Counts
Bruder, Josephine
born March 19,1886 Atkinson
graduated Denver, Colo HS
dau of Joseph and Elizabeth Gage Bruder
died Jan 25,1965
buried Denver
brothers: William, Lawrence, Joseph, Henry
sisters: Mrs Fred Grace, Anna Dickover, Minnie Scripter
Submitted by Doris Counts
Burkinshaw, Alice Lubbers
Born July 26,1933 Burke, SD
Dau of Herman and Helen Henrecy Lubbers
Married Gerald Burkinshaw, Spring 1952, Burke, SD
Died Monday, June 1997
Buried O'Neill Cem
Children: Dori Marx, Karen Hoffman, Kim, Danielle Schmidt, Rick, Rob
sisters: June Stephen, Mary Liegal, Arleen Heine, Marge Minkle
brother: Jim
Submitted by Doris Counts
Burival, Frank "Swede"
Born Feb 2,1926 O'Neill
Son of Frank and Antoniette Homolka Burival
Married Oct 28,1989 Joan Donohoe Shields, Las Vegas, Nev
Died Dec 21,2006 O'Neill
Buried O'Neill Calvary Cem
sisters: Helen Kloppenborg, Dorothy Matthews
step children: Tom Shields, Dan Sheilds, Mike Shields.
US Army Jan 4,1951 to Dec 18,1952
Submitted by Doris Counts
Burival, Orletha Holz
Born Aug 28, 1918 Clarks
Dau of Hugo and Pearl Inks Holz
Married May 16,1938, Edwin Burival, Burke, SD
Died July 28,2008, O'Neill
Buried O'Neill Cem
Children: Nina Sorensen, Marilyn Zahradnicek, Larry, Gary, Robert
brothers: - 2 - Arthur, Virgil
Submitted by Doris Counts
Burnett, Lucille
born April 12,1939 Memphis, Tenn
dau of Hartwell A and Lillian Porter Wilson Burnett - he died 1991, she died 2002
married Robert Lytle, 1960
died July 31,2008 Lincoln
children: Randy Lytle, Kelcy Timperley, Barton (Rick) Lytle
grandchildren: Teal Timperely
brother: Hartwell
sisters: Margaret B Free, Ina Jean Edmondson
Submitted by Doris Counts
Butcher, Kathryn Ann Golden
born June 9,1932 O'Neill
dau of Maxwell Jerome and Lois Elizabeth Golden
married James T Butcher
died Feb 18,2007
children: Susan Blair, Beth, Emily Waters, Thad, Stephen Maxwell died in infancy
brother: Jim
sisters: Maxine Owens, Concy Miller
grandparent: T V Golden
graduated St Mary's HS 1950
Submitted by Doris Counts
Butterfield, Donald Joseph
Born Nov 12,1941 Atkinson
Son of Justin Butterfield
Died Nov 16,1944
Buried Prospect Hill Cem, O'Neill
sisters and brothers: Shirley age 7, Charles age 5, Larry age 4, Garry age 4, Jackie age 1
Submitted by Doris Counts
Buxton, Nancy Joe Behnk
Born May 14,1957 Tilden
Dau of Clarence and Sylvia Bragg Behnk
Married Jan 24,1976, Rick Buxton, Neligh
Died May 22,2008 Page
Buried Page Cem
children: Joshua, Jennifer, Amanda
brothers: Daryl, Russel
Submitted by Doris Counts
Buxton, Neva Mae Brentson
born July 29,1909 Mineola, Nebr
dau of John and Lorena Powell Brentson
graduated O'Neill HS 1926
married William E Buxton, July 26,1930 Yankton, SD
died July 13,2007 O'Neill
children: Arnott, Richard
sisters: 2
brother: 1
Submitted by Doris Counts
Buzard, Lavon Schultz
born Aug 5,1923 Atkinson
dau of Paul and Sadie McCreath Schultz
graduated Atkinson HS 1941
married Leroy H Buzard, Omaha- he died 2002
died July 23,,2007 Greene, Ohio
children: Pamela Conley, Doug
brothers: Elvon "Scotty", Paul, Erwin
Submitted by Doris Counts
Cadwallader, Beverly Jean Nilson Stahl
Born Dec 24,1929 Phoenix, Nebr
Dau of Roy and Emma Bausch Nilson
Married June 17,1950, Glen Stahl - he died 1969
Married Bob Cadwallader, 1974 - he died 1987
Died March 17,2008 Pierre, SD
Buried Newport City Cem, Newport, Nebr
children: Marcia Kaup
brother: Lonny
sister: Viola Schneider
Submitted by Doris Counts
Cadwallader, Roland Charles
born Oct 14,1933 Stuart
son of Charles and Marie Grow Cadwallader
graduated Inman HS
married Oct 3,1959 Beverly Smith, Inman
died Bassett, Oct 1977
children: Randy, Terry, Charles, Dana, Sandra Ann
sisters: Ardel Moore, Deloreas Menish, Carol Kurpgeweit
grandmother: Jessie Grow
Submitted by Doris Counts
Calkins, Raymond O
Born July 1,1928 O'Neill
Son of Walter and Lettie Strong Calkins
Married June Perry, Dec 13,1947
Died Dec 12,2003 Genoa, Nebr
Buried O'Neill Prospect Cem
Children: Dawn Muff, Reena Stoffer, Lettie Edwards, Alicia Lauridsen, Walter
brother: one died in infancy
Submitted by Doris Counts
Campbell, George B
son of Nellie Campbell
graduated Atkinson HS
married Teresa Millspaugh
died April 1943 Seattle, Wash
buried Hillcrest Naval Cem
sisters: Mrs W J Douglas, Mrs J E Douglas
Navy, WWI and WWII
Submitted by Doris Counts
Campbell, John Joseph
born Nov 13,1942 at Stuart.
son of Glenn and Frances Ketterl Campbell
married Dorothy Slaymaker on Dec 1,1968 at Atkinson.
died March 11,2008 in Sioux Falls, SD
buried Stuart Community Cem, Stuart
sisters: Glenda Rae Bradley; Charlene Ziska; Denise Haye, Angela Kopejtka, Cindy, Sharon Brownlow
brothers: Gary, Robert, Ivan
US Army, Sept 3,1963 to July 27,1967
Submitted by Doris Counts
Carpenter, Mrs
Feb 2,1899 Atkinson Plain Dealer
The funeral of Mrs Carpenter occurred on Saturday morning and she was buried in the Chambers Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Carpenter, Iris G Cunningham
born April 11,1931 Middlebranch
dau of Benjamin and Alice Meyer Cunningham
married Earl "Gene" Carpenter, Oct 30,1947, O'Neill - he died Jan 21,2007
died Aug 24,2008 Centralia, Ill
buried Little Grove Cem, Walnut Hill, Ill
children: Gene, Chuck, Ron, Rod, Greg, Kevin, Scott, Terry Jo Poff, Kim Hocking, Nicolle Easley
sisters: Patty Banks, Eva Comstock, Sharon Caswell, Lucy Couch
Submitted by Doris Counts
Carpenter, Louella Estelle Thompson
born Aug 24,1886, Holt County, Swan Lake community
dau of Charles Nathaniel and Sarah Elizabeth Thompson
married William G Carpenter, June 24,1907 - he died 1951
died Dec 27,1971
buried Fairview Cem
children: Arlene, Doris Hartley, Wanda Selby, Elliott, Derald
sisters: Eva Whitcomb, Ruth Kellogg, Emma Fuller, Laura Liermann, Elizabeth Watson, Myrtle Kaiser, Cora Moorman, Grace Gradzelewski
brothers: Thomas, Lester, William, John
grandchildren: Elaine Gould
Submitted by Doris Counts
Carrillo, Carol Ann Gruenberg
born June 9,1951
dau of Ernest and Naomi Gruenberg
graduated Atkinson HS 1969
married Monty Carrillo
died April 2,2008
children: Scott, Monty, Dawn
sister: Linda Taulbee
Submitted by Doris Counts
Cavanaugh, Duane L
born Chambers, April 2,1930
son of Maurice and Edna Tweedy Cavanaugh
married Sylvia
died Jan 12,1987
buried Fairview Cem, Lincoln
children: Derward, Layne Frentz, Lori
brother: Maurice
sisters: Millie Perry, Madeline Hauser, Shirley Kuhfahl, Mary Lois Lech
Korean War Vet, NE Air National Guard
Submitted by Doris Counts
Chace, Mary Lois Hammond
born O'Neill, Oct 28,1916
dau of Charlotte Grady Hammond and Herbert J Hammond
graduated St Mary's Academy 1934
married Charles E Chace, Long Pine, Dec 1942
died Jan 8,1991
buried Lincoln Memorial Park Cem
Submitted by Doris Counts
Chapin, Charles Edward
born NYC Dec 11,892
son of George and Jennie Chapin
Orphan train - Bill and Mary Bush
married Jan 24,1914, Effie Mae Fisher, Fairfax, SD
died April 9, 1965, Tillamook, Oregon
buried Sunset Heights Memorial Garden of Devotion, Tillamook, Oregon
Implement dealer, Grain elevator, Stuart
children: Harold Courtney, Charlotte Lorraine Reed, Don Charles
Submitted by Doris Counts
Chapman, Leland E "Jack"
born Atkinson, Sept 13,1903
son of W I Chapman
married Hazel Strube, O'Neill
died Oct 2, 1970
buried Willamette Cem, Portland, Oreg
children: Dorothy Lichtenfeld, Shirley Maxwell
brothers: 4 - George W, Paul V
sister: Mrs Leo Carney
Submitted by Doris Counts
Chapman, Lewis C
Born Putney Co, NY, Jan 28,1852
Married Angie Simson
Died May 12,1932 Omaha
Children: Lawrence C, Ida Ulbrich
Submitted by Doris Counts
Chaussee, Elizabeth McCann
born log cabin in Atkinson City Park, July 4,1886
dau of Michael McCann
married Albert Chaussee, Dec 15,1906, Lead, SD - he died July 26,1971
died Oct 1972 Boise, Idaho
sisters: 2
brother: 1
Submitted by Doris Counts
Chmiel, Carl
Born May 12,1924 Ewing
Son of Stanley and Jennie Zaborowski Chmiel
Married March 25,1949, Virginia Johnson
Died Nov 21,2004
Buried O'Neill Calvary Cem
Children: Ken, Alan, Stan, Ray, Doug, Carole Elston, Rita Ohriner
Brothers: Gene, Alex, Roman
Sisters: Felicia Horn, Hattie Feighny
US Army till 1947
Submitted by Doris Counts
Cihlar, Edward V
born Oct 2,1912 Walnut
son of Vincent and Christina Pavlik Cihlar
married Jan 30,1934, Marie Cernousek, O'Neill - she died 1988
died Sept 16,2007 Verdigre
buried Riverside Cem, Verdigre
children: Wallace, Beverly Miller, Gary died 1949
brothers: Vincent, Joseph, Otto, Paul, Rudy
sisters: Mary Bohart Sanders, Barbara, Hilda Kinnison, Anna Block Rouchey, Viola Walker
Submitted by Doris Counts
Clark, Howard N
Born April 30,1928 Inman
Son of Eugene and Ada Burger Clark
Married Joyce Walker, England
Married Deloras Cadwallader Barnes, Inman, April 24,2005
Died Jan 11,2006 O'Neill
Buried O'Neill Prospect Cem
Children Eugene, Gayle Neitzel, Terri Summersby, Mark
Step children: Dan Menish, Scott Menish, Robert Menish, Michae3l Menish, David Menish
Sister Marguerite Jean Tjessem
Brother: Thomas
US Air Force
Submitted by Doris Counts
Claussen, Willard Clair
born Joy, Sept 19,1920
son of John and Cora Johnson Claussen
graduated O'Neill HS
married Joyce Rusch, Phoenix, Ariz, Nov 28,1943
died Feb 14,2007 buried East Thorp Cem, Wis
children: Nancy Zaborowski, Betty Ringelspaugh, Charles, Catherine Marohl
sister: Delores Yarnall
US Army Air Corps 1941
Submitted by Doris Counts
Cleary, Clem M
born O'Neill, Feb 14,1914
son of Matthew Cleary
married May 15,1939 Martha Kaup, Stuart
died June 28,1978 Sleepy Eye, Minn
buried St Mary's Cem, Sleepy Eye
children: Dr Robert, Michael, James, Timothy, Donna Krysl, Jeanne Zupfer
sisters: Mrs Clarence Sauser, Mrs Ed Dumpert, Mrs Albert Roseler, Rita Schaaf
brother: Alex
Submitted by Doris Counts
Clemens, Milton "Bud Jake"
Born Aug 3,1914 Tilden
Son of Levi and Hattie Vida Sodersten Clemens
Married Stasia Jungman, Dec 30,1939, Neligh
Died March 18,2003 O'Neill
Buried Chambers Cem
Children Janette Toben, Donald
Sisters: Ruth Pribil, Joan Martin, Ethel Traver, Faye
Brothers: Doc, Clifford
Submitted by Doris Counts
Cleveland, Donald H
born May 6,1920 Orchard
son of Alfred and Stella Adams Cleveland
married Sept 30,1944 Kathryn Rodgers - she died 2003
died Aug 13,2008 Neligh
buried Orchard Hill Cem
children: Gary, Dean
brother: Leo, Vern
grandchildren: Rebecca
sister: Bernice Porter
Submitted by Doris Counts
Cleveland, Olive
Feb 5,1915 Atkinson Graphic
DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER
Mrs Olive Cleveland of Sac City, Iowa died at the home of her daughter, Mrs M E Richards in Atkinson, Sunday, Jan 31. Deceased was past 60 years and has been an invalid suffering with heart ailment for some years. The body was taken Monday to her late home at Sac City for interment beside her husband who preceded her in death but ten months ago, and was accompanied by Mr and Mrs Richards, another daughter and husband, Mr and Mrs J Jennett of SD, and a son, James Cleveland.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Clinard, Patrick
Born June 15,1974 Omaha
Son of Gordon and Marietta Smith Clinard
Died Dec 17,2003 Omaha
Buried Cleveland Cem
Sisters: Polly, Beverly McDonald
Brothers: Gordon, Kenneth, Roger, - 2
Civil Air Patrol
Submitted by Doris Counts
Coburn, Rex
Born June 14,1897 Phoenix
Son of Ray and Charlotte Stockwell Coburn
Married Helen Naber, March 19,1927 Butte
Died Nov 6,1990 Omaha
Buried Phoenix Cem
Children: Harold, Gerry
Brother: Bill
Sister: Ruth Wayman
Grandchildren: Scott and Susan Sieler, Bruce and Joel and Nancy Lockmon, Sally Beins
Great grandchildren: John, Marissa Sieler, Jenny Lockman
Submitted by Doris Counts
Coday, James Raymond
born June 4,1914 O'Neill
son of James Coday and Anna McCarthy.
graduated St Mary Academy 1932
married Rose Seger, Stuart, Nov 10,1937
died May 11,1997 Fremont
buried Calvary Cem, Fremont
children: William, Judy, Kathy Geaghan, Barb Whipple, Teri Osborn, Regina Kleekamp, James R
Submitted by Doris Counts
Coker, Berneice Margaret Huigens
Born June 21,1921 Creighton
Dau of Joseph and Julia Kain Huigens
Married Lewis Coker, May 4,1949, Rushville
Died April 26,2008 O'Neill
Buried O'Neill Calvary Cem
Children: Tom, Ellen DeMers, Julia
Brothers: Joe, - 3
Sisters: 2
US Women's Army Corps Aug 18,1943 to Oct 20,1945
Submitted by Doris Counts
Coker, Robert
son of Elvin H Coker
died Aug 1931 Stuart
buried Afton, Iowa
brothers and sisters: 5
grandparents: J R Coker
Submitted by Doris Counts
Cole, Charles V
born Star community north of O'Neill, OCt 19,1888
son of Elvin E and Esther Mae Ridgeway Cole
married June 13,1925, Floramae Harzke - she died 1947
died Oct 18,1972 O'Neill
buried Star Cem
children: Claude A, Carol Cleone Klinetobe, Delta Tharnish, Brenda Wedige, son died in infancy 1926
sisters: Nellie Hayne, Lena Mae Powell
US Army 1918
Submitted by Doris Counts
Cole, Elizabeth M Schmit
born Atkinson, April 8,1894
dau of Peter and Agnes Vincent Schmit
married John Cole, Dec 19,1946
died July, 1986, Sunday, Atkinson
buried St Mary's Cem, Alexandria, Nebr
Submitted by Doris Counts
Cole, Marilyn Joan Bock
Born Oct 16,1924 Burlington, Iowa
Dau of Milton and Florence Kratz Bock
Married Dec 14,1924 George "Bud" Cole, Burlington, Iowa - he died 2002
Died May 31,2008 Omaha
Buried O'Neill Prospect Cem
Children: Kent died 1970, Candace Laursen, Christine Westering, Dave
Submitted by Doris Counts
Colson, Jesse R
born Stuart
married Ruth
died July 1996
sister: Thelma Porter
brothers: Joe, Percy, Leonard "Cac", Elmer, Joy, Charles
Submitted by Doris Counts
Conard, John Patrick
Born Aug 29,1933
Son of John Conard
Died April 1935
Buried O'Neill Cem
Brothers and sisters: one died at birth
Submitted by Doris Counts
Cook, Robert Dean
born July 2,1935 Stuart
son of Clark B and Helen Williams Cook
married Marian Deermer
died Jan 26,2008 Atkinson
buried Simpson Cem, Newport
children: Karl, Jim, Wayne, Kathy Pfaff
grandchildren: Shalee, Tristan, Alexa, Jonathan, Garrett Lake, Ashley Pfaff, Easton
sisters: Corran, Correen
Submitted by Doris Counts
Cooney, Cindia Louise Baker
born July 19,1943 Alliance
dau of Wayne and Minnie Keane Baker
married Thomas R Cooney - he died July 21,1981
buried Palisade, Colo
children: Thomas Russell, Carl, Clark, David, Eddy
sisters: Nancy Lee, Martha
brothers: Wayne, William, John
Submitted by Doris Counts
Coppoc, Dr Loran E
born Feb 16,1917 Chambers
son of Earl and Sarah Coppoc
graduated Chambers HS 1934
married Sept 10,1939, Arlene Grimes, Chambers - she died 1988
married Peggy Moeller - she died 1996
married Michelle
died Nov 23,2007 Hot Springs, Ark
cremated, buried Memorial Lawn Cem, Ottumwa, Iowa
children: Carol Christensen, Barb Layton, Roger died 1977
sisters: Geraldine Keating, Gwendolyn, Norma
brother: Wendell
US Navy, WWII and Korea
Submitted by Doris Counts
Corrigan, Cornelius
May 23,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Cornelius Corrigan, aged 7 years, only son of William, who lives 5 miles southeast of town, died Tuesday evening of diphtheria.
His remains were brought to Atkinson yesterday afternoon and interred in the Catholic Burial ground.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Coy, Clarence
died March 1932 Otter Creek, Cleveland Township
Brother: Silas
Submitted by Doris Counts
Coy, Mrs John G
Born March 15,1870 Hardin Co, Iowa
Dau of N P Staples
Married John G Coy - he died 1925
Died Dec 1949
Buried Cleveland Cem
Children: Clarence died 1931, Sylas Earl
Grandchildren: Edna Mae, Sylas Eugene, Raymond John
Submitted by Doris Counts
Coyne, Mary Kathryn "Kit"
Born Oct 19,1918 O'Neill
Dau of Hugh and Anna Dwyer Coyne
Died Nov 5,2007 Florida
Buried O'Neill Calvary Cem
Sisters: Veronica, Dr Nadene
Submitted by Doris Counts
Craig, Catherine Teresa Carney
Born Feb 11,1916 O'Neill
Dau of John and Anna Welch Carney
Married Jan 22,1940, O'Neill, Vernon Craig - he died age 33 years
Died March 23,2005 O'Neill
Buried O'Neill Calvary Cem
Children: Bill
Sisters: 2
Brothers: 4, Edmond
Submitted by Doris Counts
Crosser, Harry
Died Jan 1904
Buried Inman Cem
Submitted by Doris Counts
Custer, Patricia Kay Allyn
Born Aug 20,1939 Stuart
Dau of Elmer and Alma Lofquest Allyn
Died May 5,2008 Scottsbluff
Buried Cleveland Cem, north of Stuart, Aug 16,2008
Children: Greg Focken, James Focken, Sandy Diering, Jodi Barnes, Fred Focken
Brother: Lawrence
Sisters: Mary Ann Straka, Terri Lee Mitchell, Deborah Ruth Allyn, Linda Rae Peterson
Submitted by Doris Counts
Dahms, John Jacob
Dec 1,1916 Atkinson Graphic
John Jacob Dahms was born in Prussia, Germany, Nov 23,1848. In 1865 he came to Davenport, Iowa where on May 12,1876 he was united in marriage to Minnie Huenger.
He moved to Holt co, Nebr, May 20,1905 where he resided on his farm 9 miles east of Atkinson. He died Sunday, Nov 26,1916 at the age of 68 years.
Besides his devoted wife, there remain four children: to mourn his death, Mrs Hugh Alfs, Gustave, Mrs Morton Greeley, and George. Two brothers: reside at Davenport, Iowa, there are also two grandchildren.
His departure comes as a sudden stock to his family and friends, having enjoyed good health until his last illness which was of short duration.
He will always be remembered by those who have known him as a loving husband, an indulgent father and kind neighbor.
The services were held at Methodist Episcopal Church, Nov 29 and interment in Woodlawn Cemetery at Atkinson.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Dales, Isabel Powers
died March 28,1982
graduated St Joseph HS, Atkinson
Submitted by Doris Counts
Damero, Alvena Marie Naber
born Atkinson, Aug 26,1915
dau of John and Meta Witte Naber
graduated Atkinson HS 1931
married Carl Damero, Jan 21,1942
died Sept 6,1982
buried Loveland Burial Park, Colo
children: Carole, Marjorie Kay died in infancy
brothers: Fritz, Otto, John E
sisters: Helen Coburn, Erna Siebert, Clara Moore, Viola Boro, Nora Mayer, Evelyn Blocher, Sophia Gesine died in infancy
Submitted by Doris Counts
Damero, Harmen
Born Oct 10,1873 Walworth Co, Wis
Son of John and Fredrica Voss Damero
Married Anna C
Died July 18,1950
Buried Phoenix Cem
Brother: John
Sister: Mrs Gerge Syfie
Submitted by Doris Counts
Davenport, Syrena Withers
born Sept 9,1938 Atkinson
dau of Donald "Cap" Withers and Georgiana Filkins
married Lindell Davenport, 1990
died March 7,2007
buried Elmwood Cem
children: Kelly Knepper, Karol Dunkle, Kim Slay, Christy Dry
grandchildren: Heather Jesse, Melinda Clason, Ashley Slay, Erin Slay, Lindsey Slay, Andrew Slay, Haley Slay, Spencer Dry, Morgan Dry
great grandchildren: Presten Jesse
sister: Judy Cole
brothers: John Withers, Buck Hoppe
grandmother: Matie Hoyt
Submitted by Doris Counts
David, Earl Eugene
Born Aug 24,1929 Springview
Son of Will and Edna Urwin David
Married May 23,1954 Dolores Welch - she died 2005
Died Jan 15,2008 Ord
Buried Chambers Cem
Brothers: Lyle, Ray, Roy, Verle, Arthur, Virgil
Sisters: Dorothy Logeman, Donna Rowse
Submitted by Doris Counts
Davis, Lily Marie Dalton
born Platte Center, Neb March 31,1907
dau of Thomas and Hannah Dalton
graduated Neligh HS
mmarried Ralph Davis, Dec 26,1927 Ewing
died Aug 9, 1997 Atkinson
children: Donna DeBacker, Daral Elsbury
brothers: 4
sisters: 2
Submitted by Doris Counts
Davis, Linda Jean Grossnicklaus
Born June 7,1950
Dau of Duane and Connie Jarman Grossnicklaus
Married Nov 27,1971, Larry Davis, Chambers - he died 2003
Died June 9,2008 Sioux City, Iowa
Buried Chambers Cem
Children: Concey Ramold, Shonna Owen, Chanda, Shaley
Sisters: Karen Pokorny, Sally Novak
Submitted by Doris Counts
Davis, Ruth Ann Bartlett
born March 9,1927 Mass
dau of Steven Wyman Bartlett and Margaret Unis Phinney Bartlett
married Howard C Davis
died Aug 10,1982
buried Valley View Memorial Park, West Valley, Utah
children: Clyde W, Charles E, Dr Kevin W, Danial O, Pamela
brothers: Dr Steven O, John W
sister: Faith Gorman
Submitted by Doris Counts
Davis, Wade John
Born May 30,1918, New Market, Iowa
Son of John and Minnie Crosby Davis
Married Arlene Wright, March 23,1941, O'Neill - she died March 18,2006
Died Feb 2,2008 O'Neill
Buried O'Neill Prospect Cem
Children: Marilyn Palmer, son
Sisters: 2
Submitted by Doris Counts
Day, Marilyn Lowery
Born May 9,1952 Norfolk
Dau of Robert and Mary Miles Lowery
Married Robert Lowery, June 20,1987 O'Neill - he died 1990
Died June 27,2004 O'Neill
Buried O'Neill Calvary Cem
Sisters: Carol Hill, Tish Chaney
Submitted by Doris Counts
Deeder, Thomas Loren
March 21,1924 Atkinson Graphic
THOMAS L DEEDER
Thomas Loren Deeder was born in Clay Co, Nebr, Nov 14,1886. After a lingering illness he passed away March 18 at his farm home southeast of Atkinson, at the age of 37 years, 4 months and 4 days.
He leaves to mourn his death his wife, 7 children, mother, two brothers, one sister, and an uncle, all of whom were present at the funeral services which were conducted from Methodist Church in Atkinson, Wednesday. Interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Dempsey, Wylla Dee
born Nov 23,1932 Stuart
dau of Harry and Dolores Dempsey
died Aug 17
buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
grandparents: Henry Heuton, Charles Dempsey
Submitted by Doris Counts
Denbeck, Donald Eugene
born March 26,1924 Wayne
sonof Jack and Emma Harder Denbeck
married Dec 25,1948 Darlene Roeber, Schuyler
died June 3,2008 Atkinson
buried Greenwood Cem, Wayne
children: Deb, Dick, Jerry
sister: Joyce Clinkscales
US Army Air Corp 1943 to 1945
Submitted by Doris Counts
Dennis, Denise Carol Marmo
born Feb 2,1960 Sioux City, Iowa
dau of Louie and Carol Tebben Marmo
married Steven Dennis, July 23,1983 South Sioux City
died Sioux City, Jan 18,2007
ashes scattered over water
children: Matthew, Katelyn
sisters: Linda Modlin, Christine Birney, Roxanne, Jill McCormick
brother: Brent
Submitted by Doris Counts
Derickson, Albert
Born Sept 5,1919 near Knoxville
Son of William and Cecile Throckmorton Derickson
Married Aug 21,1945, Menna Meyler, Laugharne, Wales
Died Oct 20,2003 O'Neill
Buried O'Neill Prospect Cem
Children Pamela Kathol, Gregory
Brothers: Sammie, William
Sisters: Vivian, Mildred Heese, Maxine Spangler, Norma Jean Lieb, Mabel Boyd
US Army Aug 22,1941 to Oct 1945
Submitted by Doris Counts
Dickerson, Avis Jean Frost
born March 15,1920 Grundy Center, Iowa
dau of Albert J and Inez C Frost
married Lewis W Dickerson, Atkinson, July 28,1946
died Jackson, Calif, May 1,1999
children: Dr Vivian J, Rita E Stevens
brother: Dr Verne B
Submitted by Doris Counts
Dickerson, Mrs R R
Jan 12,1898 Atkinson Plain Dealer
Mrs R R Dickerson died at her home in this city Wednesday evening at 7:15 of unreamia. A week ago Tuesday she gave birth to a son.
Submitted by Doris Counts
Dobias, Norbert Gene
born Aug 19,1930, Atkinson
son of James and Elsie Kliment Dobias
graduated Atkinson HS 1948
married Bernice Smith, Aug 10,1955, Winner, SD
died Sept 14,2005 Creighton
buried Jelen Cem, Verdigre
U S Marine Corps Feb 1952 to Feb 1954
children: Norlin, Noreen Lind, Natalie Prewitt, Julie, Carl, Gene, Lucy Rudlod, Jerry
sister: Marjorie Ferris
Submitted by Doris Counts
Dobias, Charles A
Born March 11,1910 southwest of Atkinson
Son of John and Frances Dobias
Died Jan 7,1991 Joplin, MO
Buried Woodlawn Cem, Atkinson
Children: Roger, Rodney
Sister: Ella Milnar
Submitted by Doris Counts
Dohnal, Josephine Kokes
born April 24,1896 Valley Co
dau of John and Antonia Budilicka Kokes
married Louis Dohnal, March 9,1914, Ord - he died 1950
died Jan 26,1991 Atkinson
buried Phoenix Cem
children: Agnes Horton, Rose Parshall, Helen Storjohann, Evelyn McClanahan, Adeline , Eldon, Elvin, William
sisters: Tillie Demaree; - 4
brothers: 5
Submitted by Doris Counts
Dohnal, Louis Albert
born Valley County April 11,1891
son of Louis A and Francis Dohnal
married Josephine Kokes on March 9,1914
died May 20,1950 Sioux City, Iowa
buried Phoenix Cem.
children: William, Eldon and Elvin; Rose Parshall, Agnes Horton, Helen Storjohann, Adelyn and Evelyn
sisters: 4
Submitted by Doris Counts
Donohoe, Jimmy
Born July 23,1931, Sioux City, Iowa
Son of John and Kamilla Uhl Donohoe
Married Sept 16,1950, O'Neill, Dorothy Clark - she died Dec 26,1965
Married Gloria McElhaney, Aug 19,1967
Died July 6,2008 O'Neill
Buried O'Neill Cem
Children: Janie Robertson, Connie Fuchs, Steve, Andy, Ed,Matthew
Step children: Richard Morlang, Vern Morlang
Sisters: Dorothy Cloyd, Karen Rotherham, Margaret Larson
Brothers: Don, Wayne, Jerry, Raymond, Larry
Submitted by Doris Counts
Donohoe, Matthew Clark
born May 18,1965 O'Neill
son of James and Dorothy Clark Donohoe - she died Dec 26,1965
graduated O'Neill HS 1984
married June 12,1987 Jamie Vondra
died March 30,2004 Omaha
buried St John's Cem, Bellevue
children: Toni, Shannon, James
sisters: Janice Robertson, Connie Fuchs
brothers: Steve, Ed, Andy
Submitted by Doris Counts
Donohoe, Raymond
Born O'Neill Dec 1937
Son of John Donohoe and R Uhl
Died Dec 1959
Buried Calvary Cem, O'Neill
Brothers: James, Don, Wayne, Larry, Jerry
Sisters: Dorothy Cloyd, Karen Rotherham, Margaret
Army veteran
Submitted by Doris Counts
Dorey, Paul
born July 8,1928 Western Shore, Lunenburg Co, Nova Scotia, Canada
married Linda Dutcher, Dec 9,1967
died March 16,2008 O'Neill
buried Conley Cem, Chambers
children: Meredith Krysl, Jon, Dallas
grandchildren: Abby, Emma, Maysn, Kendall
sister: Dianne Massicotte
Submitted by Doris Counts
Dow, Heather Mae
Born Aug 12,2004 Omaha
Dau of Kevin and Becky Storjohann Dow
Died Oct 5,2004 Orchard
Buried O'Neill Cem
Sister Lacey
Brother: Austin
Grandparents: Robert and Lucille Storjohann, James and Phyllis Dow
Great grandparents: Earl and Earlene Storjohann, Josephine and Dwight Worchester, Irene and Albert Scheinost, Irene and Claude Howard, Lois and Kenneth Dow
Submitted by Doris Counts
Duffy, Peter W
Born March 1,1871, Genesee, Wis
Son of Frank Duffy
Buried Calvary Cem, O'Neill
Submitted by Doris Counts
Dusatko, Bernard
Born Sept 3,1918 Emmet
Son of Jerrold and Mamie Anderson Dusatko
Married Feb 20,1943, Margaret Babl, Camp White, Medford, Oreg
Died May 22,2008 O'Neill
Buried O'Neill Calvary Cem
Children: James, Jerrold, Brian, Doran, Marian, John, Joseph died in infancy
Sister: Pauline Benze
Brother: 1
US Army Sept 25,1942 to Dec 23,1945
Submitted by Doris Counts
Dygert, Marjory Edith McQueen
Born Dec 10,1936 Pawnee City
Dau of Dale and Marjory Siegal McQueen
Married June 15,19567 Robert Dygert, Omaha - He died 1993
Died Sept 17,2007 Omaha
Buried O'Neill Prospect Cem
Children: Sheila Ragland, Connie Hood, Channa Brian, Ryan, Robert Allen died 2007
Grandchildren: Sean Ian
Sisters: Jean Sabin, Linda and Joann died in infancy
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