Karen Kay (Fryc) Studebaker, 75, of Seward NE, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Ridgewood Care Center, Seward NE. Born June 7th 1948 to Fred and Marie Fryc of Garland NE. Karen worked at Sundermann Home in Seward NE, as a CNA, Concordia University, Seward, NE, as a cook, and transported Special Needs adults to and from their work place, before retiring. Proceeded in death by parents Fred and Marie Fryc, and brother David Fryc. Karen is survived by her sons Rod (wife Kelly)...

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William Edward von Kampen (Bill) was born on October 27th, 1929 in Hastings, NE.  He was the oldest of three children born to Margaret and Edward von Kampen.  He and his siblings, Mary Ann and Ted, were baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Hastings. He attended grade school at Zion Lutheran and then went to Hastings High School.   He worked at Lux grocery store as a stock boy and later as a butcher’s assistant to earn money for college. He paid his way...

Elaine Rose Luethke was born on April 28, 1936 to William and Anna (Schmersal) Luebbe in Malcolm, Nebraska.  She graduated from Seward High School in 1953.  On October 9, 1955 Elaine was united in marriage to Elmer Schellhorn at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Staplehurst, Nebraska.  Following Elmer’s passing in 1963, Elaine married Ralph Luethke on September 13, 1964 at Immanuel Lutheran Church.  Elaine enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family.  She...

Adeline Geis, 97 years of age, of Seward died on April 10, 2024.  Adeline was born on March 3, 1927 in David City NE and attended Kincaid Rural School, District #57 in rural Utica, where she graduated in 1940. Adeline farmed and ran a dairy with her husband Carl for over 50 years.  She was an active member of the St. Vincent De Paul Church in Seward and a charter member of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul St. Damien Conference.  She was a life member of the Seward...

Leonard Lee Hulse was born on July 1, 1946 to Riley and Mae (Miller) Hulse in Brush, Colorado. He spent his younger years enjoying the farm life and attending country schools.  After graduation from Utica High School, he joined the United States Navy serving for 4 years from 1965 to 1969, on the ships, U.S.S. America and U.S.S. Enterprise, going to many countries around the world including Viet Nam after which he received an honorary discharge.  Upon returning from the service, he...

Debora Kay McElravy was born on October 2, 1963 to Ronald and Elaine (Obermier) Battreall in Henderson, Nebraska.  She attended McCool Junction High School graduating in 1982, then attended Lincoln School of Commerce graduating with an Associates Degree in Accounting in 1983.  On June 25, 1988 Deb was united in marriage to Daniel McElravy at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York, Nebraska. She worked for Spectrum Reach as an Account Coordinator. She was very involved with the Bethlehem...

Elizabeth “Bette” Marie (Codr) Tomes was born on November 10, 1936 to Rudolph and Marie (Vogeltanz) Codr in rural Ulysses, Nebraska.  She attended Seward High School graduating in 1954.  On April 14, 1956 Bette was united in marriage to William E. Tomes at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Seward, Nebraska.  Bette was the Utica Postmaster for 24 years. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Altar Society, Utica Unit #49 American Legion Auxiliary, York Elks...