Obituaries

Ronald Dean Yost died peacefully on Nov. 26, 2021, in Omaha at the age of 78. Born in Hastings on Oct. 9, 1943, to Robert and Florence (Hamburger) Yost, Ron grew up on a farm near Harvard and attended Harvard High School. He later went on to earn a Bachelors of Education in 1967 from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He met wife, Suzi Yost (Reagan), a Delta Gamma, through Greek life and they were married on Jan. 21, 1967, in Lincoln. They moved to Milwaukee, WI, where Ron taught high school, but after several stops around the country, they eventually settled in Omaha in 1976 where Ron continued his career in telecommunications sales and they raised their 4 four children.

Clay Center resident Sandra Sue (Arterburn) Duntz, 73, left this earth peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings.

Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at the United Church of Christ in Clay Center, with Pastor Ethan Feistner officiating. Interment followed at the Clay Center Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Start Over Rover in Hastings. Condolences may be left at www. mclaughlinchapel.com

Sandra was born in Red Cloud., on June 30, 1948, to Howard and Betty (Smith) Arterburn. Sandra grew up in Red Cloud and attended Red Cloud High School graduating in 1966.

Virginia Pauline Boswell of Plano, TX, passed away Dec.10, 2021, at the young age of 88. She was born Feb.16, 1933, to Thomas and Thera Shaw in Deweese. Virginia married her husband, Lorn Boswell, on May 4, 1948. Virginia is survived by daughters, Vicky Blashfield and Deborah Wiig, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Virginia enjoyed hobbies such as baking and crafting. Her family loved all her delicious treats and tried to mimic her delicious date cake to no avail! Virginia and Lorn opened a craft store in Kearney, and after a few years of success, sold their business to move to Oklahoma.

Virginia enjoyed nature walks, bird/ butterfly watching and traveling. She and Lorn RV’d the U.S. collecting “Good Sam RV Club” traveling stickers. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed by all. Spread your wings and fly with the butterflies, Grand Mama.

Sutton resident Wilmer Griess, 91, passed away Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at his home in Sutton.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Sutton, with Rev. Carl Gobelman officiating. Interment will follow at the Sutton Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 3–7 p.m., at Sutton Memorial Chapel in Sutton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Sutton Community Home or Emmanuel Reformed Church.

Condolences may be left at wwwsuttonmemorial.com

Wilmer was born Feb. 7, 1930, in Sutton to Calvin and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Korb) Griess. He received his education at District #16 Country School in Fillmore County. On March 9, 1950, he married Ruth Griess. Wilmer was employed as a lifelong farmer in the area.

He was a member of Emmanuel Reformed Church, the Horseshoe Bend Golf Course and had served on the CO-OP board for nine years.

Hastings resident Tristen S. Owens, 18, passed away Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, as the result of an automobile accident.

A Celebration of Life was on Monday, Dec. 20, at Harvard United Church of Christ in Harvard, with Pastor Dave Johnson officiating. Burial took place at Harvard Cemetery in Harvard. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.

Tristen was born July 27, 2003, in Holdrege to Clint Owens and Mildred Gusman. He attended Harvard High School. Tristen was a cashier at Domino’s Pizza in Hastings. He attended Harvard United Church of Christ.

Tristen was preceded in death by his grandparents, Larry and Connie Owens.

Glenvil resident Joyce Lavone Onken, 84, passed away Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society, Hastings Village in Hastings.

Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Glenvil, with Pastor Patti Byrne officiating. Burial will be at Glenvil Cemetery in Glenvil. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Wednesday with family present 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.

Curtis (Curt) Lee Johnson, 62, of Edgar died on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at Williams Funeral Home in Edgar, with David King officiating. Burial followed at the Edgar Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at wmsfh.com.

Curt was born Oct. 4, 1959, to Darrel and Effie (Helberg) Johnson. Curt grew up on a farm outside of Edgar and made it his life-long home. He attended Edgar Elementary and graduated from Sandy Creek High School in 1977.

Curt married Tamara (Tammy Claycamp) Johnson on June 7, 1986, at Edgar Church of the Plains. Curt and Tammy were blessed with two daughters, Katie and Kaylee.

Curt grew up on the farm helping his dad, Darrel, alongside his brothers. The family farm was his life, along with his wife and two girls. Curt enjoyed fishing, going to the lake, hunting, shooting blue rock with his girls and being outside in his shop.

Harvard resident Michael LeRoy “Mike” Salyers, 75, our beloved husband, father, and papa left our loving arms and walked into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Nov. 20, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings.

A Celebration of Life was at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Evangelical Free Church in Hastings, with Pastors Matt Sass and Scott DeWitt officiating.

Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Deanna; brother, Marion; and daughter, Wendy.

Former Clay Center resident Josephine “Jo” M. Pontine, 98, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at the Harvard Rest Haven in Harvard.

Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at the Clay Center Cemetery in Clay Center with Pastor Ethan Feistner officiating. In honoring Josephine’s wishes, there was no visitation or viewing.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Boys Town.

Condolences may be left at www.mclaughlinchapel.com.

A Funeral Service for LoRayne Ulmer was on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at the Hope Reformed Church in Sutton, with Reverend Scott Henry presiding.

Military graveside services were conducted following the funeral service at the Sutton Cemetery in Sutton.

Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date.

Condolences may be left at www.suttonmemorial.com.

LoRayne Richard Ulmer was born Feb. 20, 1938, at the family farm in Fillmore County, NE, to Edmund and Christine (Ackerman) Ulmer. He graduated from Sutton High School in 1955. In 1956, he enlisted in the Navy and served until 1959 at Bellingham, WA.

On Oct. 16, 1960, he married Janice (Schukei) Ulmer and to this union four children were born.