Obituaries

Jean (Bernasek) Priefert was born March 1, 1935 in Geneva, to James and Alba (Fujan) Bernasek. She passed away June 21, 2020, at her home near Fairmont at the age of 85 years, 3 months, and 20 days.

She graduated from Geneva High School. On Sept. 5, 1954, she married Neil Priefert at the United Brethren Church in Geneva. Neil and Jean were married for 63 years. Four daughters filled their home with activity; Mary,ters filled their home with activity; Mary, Carol, Linda and Susan.

Orlo Carriker, age 86, of Aurora, formerly of Phillips, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital in Lincoln.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Higby-McQuiston Mortuary in Aurora. A private family funeral service will be conducted. A public graveside service will take place at 10:45 a.m., Thursday, July 2, at the Phillips Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family to designate at a later date. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through the mortuary website at www.higbymortuary.com.

Orlo D. Carriker, the son of LeRoy Strawn and Erma Katherine (Keller) Carriker, was born at Harvard, on Jan. 27, 1934, and passed away in Lincoln, on June 27, 2020, at the age of 86.

Orlo attended Rural District 68 near Harvard and graduated from Harvard High School in 1952. He worked on the family farm near Harvard.

Hastings resident Marilyn Ann Zurmiller, 88, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings.

Rosary was at 10 a.m., Monday, June 29, and Mass of Christian Burial followed at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Rosary and Mass was live-streamed on St. Michael’s Catholic Church Facebook page. Burial was at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation was 1-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be given to St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.

Keith E. Shunkwiler, 73, of Lincoln, formerly of Fairfield, passed away on June 26, 2020, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020, at All Faiths Funeral Home. Dan Naranjo will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairfield.

Memorials in Keith’s name may be made to the donor’s choice.

Keith was born on Nov. 14, 1946, in Fairfield, to Wesley and Vera (Wallenburg) Shunkwiler.

Keith was raised in Fairfield where he graduated from high school. He continued his education and graduated with a degree in Applied Arts and Architectural Drafting from Central Community College in Hastings.

As a long time resident of Grand Island, Keith was employed by the Ordinance Plant, Diamond Engineering, Nathan Detroit’s and most recently, Overhead Door. Keith was an excellent athlete in High School and stayed active playing golf and pool. Keith had a gentle soul and was ready to help when needed.

Clay Center resident Merle August VonSpreckelsen, 64, met his Heavenly Father while at his home Wednesday, June 24, 2020.

Funeral services were 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 29, 2020, at the Clay Center Christian Church, with Pastor Arick Johanson officiating. Interment will follow at the Clay Center Cemetery, with Pastor Daniel Buller officiating. Visitation was Sunday, from 2 p.m.–8 p.m., with the family present from 4 p.m.–6 p.m., at McLaughlin Funeral Chapel in Clay Center.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Clay Center Christian Church, Pibel Bible Camp, or Crossroads Mission Avenue.

Condolences may be left at www.mclaughlinchapel.com