Obituaries
Daryl J. Platek
Jan 4, 2019
Daryl J. Platek, 69, of St. Paul, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Grand Island. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Revs. Rayappa Konka, Ray Kosmicki and Matthew Koperski will concelebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery...
'Mamie' Leth
Jan 3, 2019
Meta F. “Mamie” Leth, 96, longtime St. Paul resident, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at Brookdale Grand Terrace in Grand Terrace, California. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Christ Lutheran Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Thomas Clark will officiate. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Visitation will be one hour before time of services...
John Ludemann
Dec 26, 2018
John (Marlyn) Ludemann, 82, of St. Paul, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, at his daughter's home in Grand Island, with family at his side. To honor John's wishes, cremation was chosen. A Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at Peters Funeral Home in St. Paul. Pastor Jay Towell will officiate. A private family inurnment will...
Mary L. Spotanski
Nov 21, 2018
Mary L. Spotanski, 86, of Ashton, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Ashton. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski and Deacon Randy Lewandowski will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in...
Rita H. Gorecki
Nov 21, 2018
Rita H. Gorecki, 90, of Farwell, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Farwell. The Revs. Rayappa Konka, David Rykwalder, Thomas Ryan and Deacon Randy Lewandowski will concelebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery near Farwell....
Mike "Ziggy" Ziegler
Nov 13, 2018
Michael George Ziegler, 52, of Oklahoma City, OK, formerly of St. Paul, NE, who was also affectionately known as “Ziggy” by his family, friends and horse racing fans, departed this life on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in Oklahoma City. A memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30th at the Sts. Peter & Paul Parish...
Jim E. Kuszak
Nov 13, 2018
Jim E. Kuszak, 79, of Dannebrog died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Liturgy of the Word services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Peters Funeral Home in St. Paul. The Rev. Sidney Bruggeman will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Island, with flag presentation by Mickelsen-Larkowski American Legion Post...
Gloria J. Glynn
Nov 8, 2018
Gloria J. Glynn, 77, of Palmer, died unexpectedly Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at her home. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Palmer. The Rev. Thomas Clark will officiate. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Palmer. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church. Peters Funeral Home...
Lillian K. Wojtalewicz
Nov 7, 2018
Lillian K. Wojtalewicz, 97, of Ashton, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney. Mass of Christian Burial will at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Ashton. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski will celebrate the Mass. Mrs. Wojtalewicz will be cremated following the services, with a private family burial in the St....
Catherine T. Baillie
Oct 25, 2018
Catherine T. Baillie, exactly 96 ½ years old, of Loup City, went home to her Lord, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, at the Rose Lane Home in Loup City. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Loup City. The Rev. Douglas DeNeui will officiate. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City. Visitation will...
Charlotte A. Jacobsen
Oct 24, 2018
Charlotte A. Jacobsen, 80, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of St. Paul, NE, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Kansas City, MO. Liturgy of the Word services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. Deacon Neil Baquet will officiate. Inurnment will be in the...
Carl S. Krolikowski
Oct 21, 2018
Carl S. Krolikowski, 92, of Loup City, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, surrounded by his family, at the Rose Lane Home in Loup City. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Josaphat's Catholic Church in Loup City. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City...
James J. Reimers
Oct 11, 2018
James J. Reimers, 27, of St. Paul, died unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, at his home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at Christ Lutheran Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Thomas Clark will officiate. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Peters Funeral...
Lavern F. Wojtalewicz
Oct 8, 2018
Lavern F. Wojtalewicz, 90, of St. Paul, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Revs. Rayappa Konka and Richard Piontkowski will concelebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St....
Thomas J. Mrkvicka
Sep 1, 2018
Thomas J. “Tom” Mrkvicka, 71, of St. Paul, died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Grand Island. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Farwell. The Revs. Rayappa Konka, Richard Piontkowski, Thomas Ryan and Matthew Koperski will concelebrate the Mass. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Catholic...
Charlie J. Kelly
Aug 23, 2018
Charles J. “Charlie” Kelly, 66, of St. Paul died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Rayappa Konka will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St....
Ken M. Piontkowski
Aug 17, 2018
Kenneth M. “Ken” Piontkowski, 54, of Omaha, entered into eternal life after a long struggle with alcohol addiction, on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Reseda, CA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 Tuesday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery...
Daniel R. Hurt
Jul 27, 2018
Daniel R. Hurt, 87, of Ashton, died Friday, July 27, 2018, at his home on the farm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Rayappa Konka will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery west of St. Paul. Visitation will be Tuesday...
Mandeline W. Simonson
Jul 21, 2018
Mandeline W. Simonson, 91, of St. Libory, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at CHI Health Saint Francis in Grand Island. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Norwegian Cemetery northwest of Worms. The Rev. Richard Kothe will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Worms. Peters Funeral Home of St....
Marilyn Taylor
Jul 15, 2018
Marilyn Taylor, 80, of St. Paul, died Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Matelyn Retirement Community in St. Paul. Memorial services will be held in Manhattan, Kansas. Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul assisted the family with local arrangements. Marilyn was born on May 31, 1938, at Junction City, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Doris (Shull) Taylor. She lived all...
