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Lillian L. Skolnik of Seward, Nebraska was born near Brainard, Nebraska, to Charles and Rose (Kominek) Dolezal on April 26th, 1927. She attended country schools in Butler County and graduated from Dwight High School in 1944. She attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and at the age of 17 she began teaching at a Butler County Country School. She married Joseph A. Skolnik of Staplehurst on May 8th, 1947 at Holy Trinity Church in Brainard. Two daughters, Barbara and Karen, were born to...

Grace Emma Williams of Lincoln, Nebraska was born on October 3, 1927 to Julius F. and Erna (Sternberg) Buell in Gresham, Nebraska.  She attended Gresham High School graduating in 1945.  On June 24, 1950, Grace was united in marriage to Philip R. Williams at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Lincoln, Nebraska.  She worked as a secretary for Hixson & Associates.  In her free time she enjoyed baking pies, gardening, games and puzzles.  She was a history buff, liked...

SERVICES PENDING. Ruth E. Olson of Utica, Nebraska was born on October 24, 1935 to Jacob and Elsie (Jackson) Zurcher in Neligh, Nebraska.  On June 14, 1953, Ruth was united in marriage to Donald D. Olson in Albion, Nebraska.  She worked at Lancaster County Bank as a bank teller.  In her free time she liked knitting and camping.  She especially enjoyed attending the activities of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Ruth passed away in Seward,...

Audrey Marie Hackworth of Seward, Nebraska was born on April 7, 1938 to Harold and Marie (Kopke) Kallenbach in Rising City, Nebraska.  She graduated from Shelby High School in 1955.  On February 13, 1982, Audrey was united in marriage to John “Bud” Hackworth at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward, Nebraska. She was a Registered Nurse and the Administrator for Anna Sundermann Homes.  In her free time she enjoyed cooking, baking and watching all sports.  She...

SERVICES PENDING UNTIL 2021. Johnnie Boyd Gabel of Seward, Nebraska was born on November 8, 1931 to John and Minnie Ione (Shirley) Gabel in Seward, Nebraska.  He graduated from Seward High School in 1951.  Following high school, Boyd attended Southeast Community College for two years, graduating with an electrical degree. He served in the United States Air Force from September 25, 1951 to September 25, 1955.  On December 28, 1952, Boyd was united in marriage to Marlene...

Judith “Judy” Irene Deremer was born on April 12, 1945 in Stromsburg, Nebraska to Bayard and Cynthia (Hattel) Heins. She attended school at Waco, Nebraska graduating in 1964. On April 24, 1965, Judy was united in marriage to William D. Deremer at Peace Lutheran Church in Waco, Nebraska. She worked for Utica Community Care Center for over 30 years, retiring in 2018. In her free time, Judy loved gardening, canning and cooking. She especially enjoyed spending time with her...

Gunnar Joseph Holte was born on February 22, 2011 to Matthew T. and Rachel N. (Counselor) Holte in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was in the fourth grade at St. John Lutheran School in Seward, Nebraska. He loved to trade Pokémon cards with his friends. He also enjoyed hard rock music, hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. His laugh and smile were infectious. To Gunnar, a stranger was just someone he wasn't friends with yet. He touched everyone's heart that he came into contact with. He loved...

Monte Reeves was born on March 5, 1971 to Jerry and Joan (Aspden) Reeves in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He attended school at Cheyenne Aero Tech in Wyoming. On August 7, 1993, Monte was united in marriage to Nicci Neafus at St. John's Lutheran Church. He worked at Duncan Aviation for 29 years, starting as an airframe mechanic then becoming a Structure's Team Leader and finally moving to the role of Project Manager. Monte served the Lincoln and Seward communities as a youth coach for baseball and...